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City woman enjoying new look and new lifestyle Jennifer Vanderschaeghe discusses details of her weight loss journey

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

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here are times when Red Deer resident Jennifer Vanderschaeghe walks past a mirror and is still quite shocked at the image that is reflected back.

After losing 130 lbs. it’s a perfectly normal and even exhilarating feeling – life is very, very different now than it was just a couple of years ago when she started her weight loss journey at 314 lb.

She underwent surgery for what’s called a gastric sleeve, but it’s not like the procedure is a complete and magical cure for a person’s weight issues. There’s lots of preparation before it can even happen – including the shedding of additional weight and perhaps more daunting an exploration of why the problem became so serious over the years.

Operations like gastric sleeve surgery make the stomach smaller. With a smaller stomach, people feel full much faster then before.

It also means they will need to make lifelong changes in how they eat—including much smaller portion sizes and very different foods—in order to control their weight.

For Vanderschaeghe, the process began after conversations with a friend and her own doctor a few years back. She recalls her struggle with food beginning when she was a kid, and over time it grew into something of a coping mechanism.

It was time for change. “My first appointment was in May of 2011, and then seven months later I had my surgery.”

In preparation for the surgery, she went on a strict diet of eating one cup of food for each meal. That process in itself was quite revelatory. “It’s quite earth-shattering how little food you can actually live on.”

Any cooked food was encouraged, but there were things that simply had to be crossed off the list such as pop, caffeine, dining out and tasty treats like pizza and cheese. But healthy foods like lettuce were allowed with no limits, however.

“That meant I had some really good salads,” she added with a laugh. “And you also become very strategic about what you would put in that single cup.”

Proteins were of course critical as they help make a person feel satisfied and have a bit of ‘staying power’. “I would cook chicken or beef and then add some vegetables and nuts, and then add that into the salad.”

Ultimately, a person becomes much more mindful when it comes to eating.

“You become really aware of what you are hungry for. When you put protein into your body and you wait until your body knows it’s full, you are no longer hungry.

But your head might still tell you you are hungry.

“So it’s also learning about all the reasons why we eat. It’s not always about really requiring food – people tend to just not really listen to their bodies.”

Adhering to the pre-surgery diet also helps transform a person’s thinking about food in general and portion sizes in particular, she said.

Vanderschaeghe even switched to smaller plates.

Folks today have often been brought up to clean their plates, so if that plate is smaller, it becomes much easier to cut down on what we consume. Studies have also shown that the average dinner plate is far larger now than it was even back in the 1950s.

Meanwhile, along the way there have been some funny moments as the weight was coming off. If acquaintances hadn’t seen her in a while, she was occasionally not recognized.

She recalls running into former Mayor Morris Flewwelling and his wife Hazel at a local function. She greeted them, but there wasn’t much of a conversation and oddly, it almost felt like they didn’t really know her.

So she moved on to chat with others, and a few seconds later Morris quickly approached her saying he hadn’t recognized her due to the physical transformation.

“Morris came running up after and said, ‘Jennifer, we had no idea it was you’,” she laughed.

As mentioned, the surgery isn’t a be-all, end-all solution when it comes to weight management. It’s a powerful tool to be sure, but there are impacts that Vanderschaeghe has had to make some adjustments to.

One of the results of the surgery is an end to the production of the enzyme Ghrelin – the ‘hunger hormone’ in her stomach.

“That enzyme is the stomach telling your body that it is hungry. I now will never know whether or not I am hungry. That helps, because my body will never trigger me to eat – ever.

“So my body tells me (to eat) when I’m really low on energy and sugar – sort of hypoglycemic,” she said. “You start to feel really sick, and you have to get something in there.”

It’s something of a balancing act, as a person can’t eat too much as the smallersized stomach simply can’t cope with it.

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But you have to eat regularly and eat well, so as to maintain healthy levels of both blood sugar and proper nutrition.

Again, it’s about really considering your choices. “You become really aware of how much food you can put into your body,” she points out. “You now have to eat less, eat slowly, and be strategic about how you eat.”

Today, she’s looking terrific and feel-

ing a whole new spark of energy than ever before. Confidence levels have risen, and Vanderschaeghe said she feels way more sexy than she did before.

“I’m walking faster than I ever did,” she said with a smile. “I can also cut my lawn in no time, and I have a significantly large yard.”

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RCMP continue to zero in on organized crime in City

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Local RCMP officers are continuing to zero in on organized crime in the City.

Most recently, last month, the RCMP made the arrest of an alleged gang member of the Red Scorpions, a gang who the RCMP

had their first confirmed file dealings with in Red Deer in 2013.

The recent investigation focused on the Red Scorpi-

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ons drug trafficking operation and their infiltration of the Alberta market, police officials have said. The Red Scorpions originated in B.C. Cory James Lesperance, a 29-year-old man originally from B.C., is an alleged member of the Red Scorpions and is alleged to be at the centre of a drug trafficking network operating in Alberta, police have said. Lesperance faces a total of 14 drug and weapons related charges.

Lesperance was arrested at a residence in the Balmoral Heights neighbourhood just outside Red Deer city limits last month, where two firearms were found, along with a large amount of drugs.

Police have previously said he is also bound by two firearm prohibitions and a recognizance order stemming from a previous drug and weapons investigation in November 2013.

Three others were also arrested in the search warrants including Robin Joseph Stewart, 52, who faces eight charges; Nicholas David James White, 21,

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faces six charges and Amber McLeod, 23, faces four charges.

In addition to the Red Deer County home, search warrants were executed at a Calgary home and residence in Airdrie. The search warrants were executed by RCMP “K” Division Emergency Response Team and CPS Tactical team.

The search warrants yielded a number of firearms and drugs, including 512 grams of methamphetamine; 517 grams of cocaine; 52 grams of heroin; 264 grams of marijuana, 80 grams of psilocybin, 13 vials equaling 130 milliliters of anabolic steroids, a cocaine conversion lab, scales, packaging, and other drug paraphernalia, a loaded semi-automatic handgun, a stolen shotgun with ammunition, three replica handguns, $8,955 in cash and two vehicles.

Police say the investigation was initiated in June by the Red Deer RCMP Street Team and expedited between the partnering agencies to address public safety concerns relating to gang activity.

Lesperance and Stewart have recently had their cases moved to an Edmonton court.

Const. Josh Matthies, with the criminal intelligence unit of the general investigation section of the Red Deer RCMP, said at the time of their first dealings with the Red Scorpions in 2013, there were only two alleged members of the gang in the City.

“We don’t necessarily know their motivating factor (in coming to Red Deer), but through various sources of information we have come to the belief that they

came here because it’s a central location in Alberta and there was a lot of gang enforcement going on in B.C. at the time,” he said. “I think it was seen that they were going to move this way to expand their market.”

Sandra Bibby, criminal intelligence analyst for the Red Deer RCMP said gangs see Red Deer as an opportunity because of its central location within Alberta.

“Gangs are like businesses too. Red Deer is a great place to set up a business. It’s 90 minutes from two of the major cities in Alberta. We are the third biggest city in Alberta and we have anything that you need – we have an airport and anything you want,” she said. “Red Deer is growing as a city and with cities come large businesses and come other issues too – we have economic issues here, we have social issues and we have criminal issues.”

In addition, Matthies said there is a variety of drugs that RCMP are seeing within the City, but one of the more recent drugs that is gaining momentum is heroin.

“We’ve always had a lot of cocaine and crack cocaine and methamphetamine is big right now as well and marijuana has always been around,” he said. “The drug that we have noticed just within the last two years is heroin coming here. It is with the change of oxycontin to oxyneo. That’s the biggest change and trend.”

Members of the public who have concern about gang activity in their community can contact police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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New schools set to open in City next week

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Both Red Deer Public School and the Red Deer Catholic Division are getting set to open the City’s newest schools next week.

This year, Red Deer welcomes several new public schools including École la Prairie, a French immersion school, École Barrie Wilson Elementary School, Escuela Pines School, a

Spanish bilingual school and a brand new facility for the Gateway Christian School. The Red Deer Catholic school ofďŹ cials are also excited about the opening of Father Henri Voisin. “We’re really thrilled about the opportunities for our students with all of these exciting changes,â€? said Red Deer Public School District Superintendent Piet Langstraat. “We’re opening École Bar-

rie Wilson, which is our third English/French immersion school. It’s a beautiful brand new school and is ďŹ lling up quickly.â€?

Barrie Wilson will receive 300 new students to the facility, with room for 500. The building also houses the new branch of Red Deer Public Library - the Timberlands Public Library.

Another change in the public school district will

be the movement of the Gateway Christian School facility, which was until recently, split between two facilities. Students attending Gateway will now have their own Kindergarten to Grade 12 facility located on the old River Glen site.

Six hundred students will come together in the Gateway School facility.

The City has also introduced a new Spanish bilingual school – Escuela Pines

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OPINION Community comes together It was never a doubt that the Red Deer community would come together and support the bid for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

During last week’s Red Deer is Ready rally, the support and excitement was evident.

Downtown was a sea of red as supporters wore that colour in support of the bid.

Thousands of people enjoyed the festivities which included the transformation of the downtown into a winter wonderland.

All of the sports which compete in the Winter Games were showcased and some were even interactive for participants. Young and old could be seen enjoying those interactive displays.

There was also live entertainment on three different stages, bouncy castles for the kids, snowflakes and snowballs, among many other highlights. There were even Olympic athletes to help support Red Deer’s bid.

Special guests Ron and Cari MacLean were also on hand to support the cause as well as they were recently named as ‘honourary chairs’ to the Red Deer Bid Committee. They could be seen enjoying the crowd and signing autographs.

One of the highlights was also a flash mob, which included a number of participants and got the crowd revved up.

The Red Deer Bid Committee really outdid themselves in planning the rally and

Red Deerians were certainly there to support.

Citizens were proud to be part of the momentous occasion.

It isn’t just the excitement of the actual Winter Games and sporting events potentially coming to the City, there are many economic benefits as well.

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 topnotch treatment during their time here.

If awarded the Games, the City will see upwards of 3,400 athletes compete over the two-week event and see a projected economic impact of more than $132 million as well.

There are also government grants at play – the successful city will get $22 million minimum of funding from the province and the federal government to move those things forward.

It is truly clear after last week’s rally that Red Deerians want the 2019 Canada Winter Games. The support couldn’t shine through any brighter.

Now, all we can do is sit tight until the announcement of which community will be awarded the 2019 Canada Winter Games on Sept. 4th.

Missing and murdered aboriginal women a black eye for Canada Imagine if the front page story on the London Guardian, the New York Times and Pravda in Moscow was the same as the Winnipeg Free Press was last Monday.

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MARKS What would people around the world think of Canada if they saw pictures of a 15-year-old aboriginal girl and a middleaged aboriginal man who had both been found dead in a river on the same day?

It is not an image that the federal government and Canadians in general want the world to see.

Unfortunately, those front page stories might be the only way that First Nations will convince the federal government to hold a public inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women in Canada.

Thousands of people (not ‘hundreds’ as reported in the mainstream media) red, white, yellow and black, gathered at the Oodena at the Forks on Aug. 19th to mourn and pay tribute to Faron Hall, a homeless

aboriginal man who fell victim to an environment he had rescued two other human beings from in the past, and Tina Fontaine, whose teenage body was found concealed in a garbage bag.

Those thousands of people will demand the federal government employ the only device the majority of Canadians feel will lead to a full understanding of why 1,200 aboriginal women have gone missing or murdered since 1980 and find ways to address this tragic situation.

But repeated requests for a public inquiry have been denied again and again.

Since this issue involves a specifically identified race of people, it can be considered a case of civil rights, and we only need look south of the border to find out how to get a federal government to do what people want it to.

Back in the early 1960s, black people in the United States were being victimized by poverty and murder. Despite marches like we saw in Winnipeg, blacks did not have an ally in the federal government because the Kennedy brothers, John and Robert, were more interested in being global statesman and dealing with things like the cold war.

It was only when their efforts were undermined by foreign leaders holding up

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headlines of freedom riders being beaten while their bus burned, the skin of teenage black kids being torn off by water hoses, and black people marching under the simple slogan “I am a man” that the Kennedy’s realized their credibility as world leaders depended on how they took care of their own citizens at home.

The fodder for detractors continues today as Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Russia and China, as well as Amnesty International, have been quick to reprimand the United States for what is happening in Ferguson, Missouri where a white police officer killed an unarmed black teenager.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird have been highly outspoken on the world stage about the crises in Israel and Ukraine.

The weight of their words goes up and down with the level of Canada’s image abroad. Harper wants to be taken seriously when he talks about human rights but that becomes a lot more difficult when Russia and Hamas can point to problems in Canada like the murder of over a thousand indigenous women and the thirdworld conditions that First Nations live in.

Justice Minister Peter McKay has already responded to this latest incident by

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repeating the federal government’s position. No public inquiry. If First Nations leaders can’t get what they want despite the support of a majority of other Canadians (according to most recent polls), then they will be forced to direct their efforts toward the world stage where they seem to receive a more favourable reaction.

In 1961, when video of lynchings and black people being beaten down in the streets was being broadcast worldwide, the Kennedy brothers responded. Here in Canada, Indians had just been given the right to vote, but they needed a pass to leave their reserves and many were forced into residential schools where the history of abuse has just recently been fully exposed.

Canada was able to keep the treatment of First Nations people away from the global spotlight back then but if we want to be taken seriously now, this country must deal with tragedies like the situation of missing and murdered aboriginal women.

“There continues to be little to no projects or policies to engage this issue. It continues to be ignored by authorities,” said march organizer Niigaan Sinclair. “It has to stop.”

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The ‘Red Deer is Ready’ rally a success Thousands of citizens turned out for events and to show support

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Upwards of 10,000 people showed their support for the City’s bid to host the 2019 Canada Winter Games during a rally which was held in downtown Red Deer last Friday.

“I was really pleased with things. You work all of those months, you envision things and you hope and you dream that people will be behind you, but to actually see the support was amazing,” said Lyn Radford, chair of the Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee.

The rally, which took place on Ross Street, included free events such as sports, culture, live entertainment and bouncy castles. The downtown was transformed into a ‘winter wonderland’ complete with snowflakes and snowballs.

Ron and Cari MacLean, who were named as honourary chairs of the Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee were also on hand to help the City celebrate by giving a presentation and signing autographs and visiting with citizens as well.

All of the sports that are showcased at the Winter Games were on display and most of them were interactive displays so participants were able to partake in them.

A number of Olympic athletes, including Mellisa Hollingsworth, Deidra Dionne, Drew Goldsack and Lyndon Rush were also at the rally to show their support as well.

The dignitaries, which included local politicians as well as members of the 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee, arrived in the City’s downtown via horse and wagon.

“This is such a great homecoming and we are honoured to be back in Red Deer,” said Cari. “Every time we come home to Red Deer, it feels like we never left.

Red Deer is ready to shine.”

Radford also gave an emotional presentation on stage as well.

“You prepare for this for a long time, but you need a community to show that they are behind it too,” said Radford. “You did it to me today. Supportive, commu-

AWESOME ARCHERS – Ryan Adkins, 15, and Talyn Towers, 15, were among the many athletes who attended last week’s rally. The pair have also medaled Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express in former Winter and Summer Games. nity-minded and ready to help whatever you need, that is Red Deer.”

In addition to the rally on Ross Street, the Winter Games Bid Committee also toured some of the facilities that would be utilized should Red Deer be awarded the 2019 Canada Winter Games. In February, during their first visit, the bid committee visited the facilities at that time as well.

During this visit, they had a look at the Red Deer College residences which would serve as the athlete’s village and the Abbey Centre in Blackfalds where the

badminton events would take place.

In the morning and after the rally, the bid committee also heard from a number of presenters regarding different areas of the City, the crux of operations and the Red Deer bid committee’s vision for the Games.

“We wanted to present what we are capable of doing. We had to present that. I think we achieved that effect,” said Radford. “I have gone over it again and again and I’m really not sure what more we could do.”

She added having the support not only from the community,

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“It has been very crucial.

There is no doubt about it. We needed all of those pieces to fall in place to hopefully have a successful bid. If you don’t have those pieces then they start looking at what your risks are and if you can’t put together partnerships, then they wonder why,” said Radford.

Meanwhile, Radford said during last Friday’s events and afterwards as well, she was receiving

feedback from the 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee.

“We had quite a few wows.

Probably the biggest wow was when we turned the corner on the wagon by Jackpot Casino onto Ross Street and all you saw was people. That just reinforced what we’ve been saying all along – that we have community engagement. We can’t thank everyone enough.”

The announcement of which community will host the 2019 Canada Winter Games will be made on Sept. 4th. Lethbridge is also in the running. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Red Deerians show their support during rally PROUD MOMENT – Councillor Buck Buchanan pipes in the procession during the opening ceremonies of the Red Deer Is Ready rally.

GUEST STARS – Former Red Deerians Ron and Cari MacLean presented local star athletes and twin brothers, Lester and Louie Cudillo with plaques of recognition for their hard work in representing Red Deer at former Winter and Summer Games in the sport of boxing.

Photos by Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

PRINCESS POWER

WOMAN BEHIND IT ALL – Lyn Radford, chair of the Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee takes a moment to thank all of the volunteers who helped put the rally together.

SUPPORT FROM SWIMMERS – Many athletes who would be participating in the Games should they come to Red Deer gave demos during the rally, such as Lisa Dahlke and Jessica Johnson of the Red Deer Synchronized Swimming Club.

Erika Krawiec, 9, takes her turn with the Red Deer Is Ready Winter Wonderland princesses, Danielle Sick and Ella Parcels who were there to support the community.

FLASH DANCE - Much to the surprise of the large crowd who attended the rally, a flash mob broke out

FAMILY FUN – Conrad Corry poses for a quick snap shot with twin

with nearly 100 people doing a synchronized dance routine.

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COURT BRIEFS DRUG CASE MOVED TO EDMONTON An alleged member of the Red Scorpions gang who is facing drug charges will have his case moved to Edmonton.

Cory James Lesperance, 29, appeared in Red Deer court last Thursday, where court officials heard he will now be tried in an Edmonton court.

Lesperance, originally from B.C., is an alleged member of the Red Scorpions and is alleged to be at the centre of a drug trafficking network operating in Alberta.

Lesperance faces a total of 14 drug and weapons related charges.

He was arrested at a residence last month in the Balmoral Heights neighbourhood just outside Red Deer city limits, where two firearms were found, along with a large amount of drugs.

In addition to the Red Deer County home, search warrants were executed at a Calgary home and residence in Airdrie.

The search warrants were executed by RCMP “K” Division Emergency Response Team and CPS Tactical team.

The search warrants yielded

by Erin Fawcett a number of firearms and drugs, including 512 grams of methamphetamine; 517 grams of cocaine; 52 grams of heroin; 264 grams of marihuana, 80 grams of psilocybin, 13 vials equaling 130 milliliters of anabolic steroids, a cocaine conversion lab, scales, packaging, and other drug paraphernalia, a loaded semi-automatic handgun, a stolen shotgun with ammunition, three replica handguns, $8,955 in cash and two vehicles.

Also charged in the case are Robin Joseph Stewart, 52, Nicholas David James White, 21, and Amber McLeod, 23.

lice believe to be a targeted attack.

This past March a team of police agencies across Alberta and B.C. arrested the 18-year-old fugitive, wanted for the crime.

The accused was arrested in a Vancouver apartment. The arrest occurred without incident.

During a court appearance last week, the lawyer for the accused has asked that the accused be moved out of adult prison and into a youth detention centre. The accused is now an adult.

The accused will return to court Sept. 18th as the request to have him moved may require a hearing.

Stewart’s case has also been moved to Edmonton.

ACCUSED APPEARS IN COURT A young man charged with murder, who was on the run for more than a year before being captured by police, made a court appearance in Red Deer last week.

The accused, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he was a minor at the time of the offense, is charged in relation to the death of Lloyd Sarson, 25, who was found in a vehicle in an alley on Jan. 1st, 2013. He had been shot in what po-

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Questions raised in wake of alleged Michener deaths Opposition parties are raising questions following reports of the deaths of several former clients of Michener Centre.

Wildrose Human Services Critic Kerry Towle said that Premier Dave Hancock and Human Services Minister Manmeet Bhullar must stop the movement of residents and commit to keeping Michener open.

There have reportedly been five deaths of former Michener residents after being moved away from their decades-long home at the Centre.

“The deaths of former Michener residents after having to go through the traumatic experience of being ripped from their homes is tragic and our condolences go to all the family members involved,” said Towle.

Of the 125 residents slated to move out of Michener

when this decision was announced 17 months ago, 32 were wards under the office of the Public Guardian of Alberta. The majority of those who have moved out so far have been moved out by the public guardian.

Diane Esslinger, the sister of a current resident at Michener, said the government’s effort to shuttle residents away from what has become their permanent home for decades lacks compassion and common sense. “The actions of this government have left a tremendous deal of stress, fear and anxiety for myself, but more importantly for my brother, Larry.”

Naresh Bhardwaj, associate minister for persons with disabilities with the Progressive Conservatives, recently issued the following statement in response to calls for an investigation into the deaths of people

who have transferred from the Michener Centre. “We have every confidence in the care providers and medical professionals who ensure individuals receive equal or better care than what they had while at Michener,” she said.

“We do regular followups and check-ins with every individual who has moved into the community to ensure their needs are being met and that any concerns are addressed im-

mediately.

“In every case, the families of each resident that is moved from Michener into another care setting, meets with their loved one’s care professionals to develop, and approve of, a transition plan supporting his or her unique medical and care needs. If anyone has any evidence to suggest the needs of an individual are not being met, or that a death was caused by a transition to another care

setting, we ask that they speak with the appropriate authorities.”

Ric McIver, a candidate for leadership of the Progressive Conservatives, said that if he were elected, he is committed to keeping the facility open.

“A promise made should be a promise kept,” said McIver. “I will allow current residents of Michener Centre to stay at Michener, unless they and their families find and agree to an

alternative living location and arrangement.”

The Alberta Liberals said the Tories are “keeping up appearances” and can’t be trusted to keep the facility open.

“Alberta Liberals have consistently supported keeping Michener open because this is one decision that should not be tossed around like a political football,” said Alberta Liberal Leader Raj Sherman.

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Gem was rescued from the Maskwacis reserve and came to the Red Deer and District SPCA this past spring. Through vet examination, SPCA officials immediately found that she was fully blind and was in severe pain due to the condition of her eyes.

After making a full recovery after her surgery, Gem went up for adoption.

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POLICE BRIEFS SEARCH WARRANT FOR STOLEN PROPERTY On Aug. 23rd, Innisfail RCMP executed a search warrant at a rural property on South Pine Lake Road east of Innisfail.

The search led to the recovery of five stolen vehicles - a 2012 Ford F350 diesel pickup truck with the engine and drive-train removed, a 2007 Ford F350 diesel pickup truck with the engine and drive-train removed, a 2013

by Erin Fawcett 3500 Chevrolet pickup truck, undamaged, a 2008 Ski Doo mountain snowmobile and a 27 ft. Sunset Travel trailer.

Also located during the initial entry was a loaded .22 caliber rifle with a homemade silencer affixed to the

barrel. Two individuals were located and arrested on site. Andrew Montague, 30, of Pine Lake and Kris Rowe, 37, are facing numerous charges most notably possession of stolen property exceeding $5,000.

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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.

Red Deer RCMP are asking for assistance to identify a suspect who committed a string of thefts from liquor stores in June and July; the suspect was captured on surveillance cameras in several of the stores he stole from but RCMP investigation has not yet identified the man.

TWO CHARGED IN DRUG BUST A nine-month RCMP investigation has resulted in charges against a man and a woman from Red Deer.

On Aug. 1st, Shane Clifford White, 29, and Alyssa Marilyn Landry, 23, were charged with drug and Criminal Code offences.

In June, investigators of the RCMP Federal Policing Serious and Organized Crime Team (FSOC) executed search warrants at a Red Deer residence, where 2.2 kilograms of marijuana and $127,190 was found and seized. Further investigation has led to the restraint of bank accounts valued at approximately $103,000.

White has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance contrary to section 5 (1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), being in possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking – 5 (2) CDSA, laundering the proceeds of crime contrary to section 462.31 of the Criminal Code and possession of the proceeds of crime – 354 of the Criminal Code.

Landry has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking – 5 (1) CDSA and possession of the proceeds of crime – 354 Criminal Code.

This suspect stole several cases of hard liquor from the Co-op Liquor Store in Taylor Plaza on June 26th and again on July 12th. He also stole cases of liquor from the Co-op Liquor Store in Deer Park on June 19th and again on June 22th. In each case he carried the cases out to his vehicle. RCMP believe the same suspect is also responsible for similar liquor store thefts in surrounding communities.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male with tattoos on his forearms and dark hair. He usually wears a ball cap and sometimes has some facial hair. The vehicle he was driving is a grey extended cab truck.

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fyi EVENTS Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Common Threads: Fibre by In-Definite Arts Society, which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery to Oct. 19th.

Our First Friday Red Deer is Sept. 5th from 6 – 8 p.m. Refreshments served. Fibre work form the basis of the work by the In-Definite Arts Society, artists with developmental disabilities who create, exhibit and sell their incredible artwork.

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.

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.

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. 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 aall 403-3475303 or 403-341-4672.

The Red Deer Scottish Country Dancers will host a Ceilidh, an evening of Scottish music and dancing on Sept. 12th at the Pidherney Centre (4725 43 St.)

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This family-friendly event goes from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door with kids 12 years and under free. Cash bar is available. Call Lily at 403343-0975 or Donna at 403-3464938 for more information.

The Central Alberta Council on Aging will host an event on Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. at the Golden Circle (4620 47 A Ave.) Karen Oatway, community coordinator for Volunteer Central will talk about the benefits of volunteering. Everyone is welcome. There is a $3 charge. Call Shirley at 403-343-0767 or Ron at 403346-8115 for more information.

The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the

Scottish Country Dancing in Red Deer will start a new season at 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 17th. Classes are held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church (4718 Ross St.) and go from September to May. A certified teacher comes regularly from Edmonton to conduct the class. SCD is not Highland dancing, but is more like square dancing. No partner needed, no need to be Scottish. For more information call Lily at 403-343-0975 or Valerie at 403-347-0907.

Also visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.com.

Choral Singers Unite Society CSUS is holding auditions for placement in next year’s choirs. (to May 2015) We are looking for singers of all ages for the

ence of Mind classes begins Sept.

16th at 7 p.m. Foundations, a 10-week course in spiritual awakening, with Rev. Joanne and Shortcut to a Miracle, an eightweek course with Rev. Valentine.

The Professional Practitioner Program begins with Rev. Judy on Sept. 18th at 6:30 p.m. (there are prerequisites for this course).

Travel Memories takes place Sept.

3rd from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch in the Waskasoo Meeting Room. Our speaker this month will share pictures and tales of his adventures and misadventures during a trip to the United Kingdom. 403-346-2100.

Taoist Tai Chi welcomes the public

ter for Albertans affected by Parkinson disease (PD) and related disorders. On Sept. 6th, share the Power of a Step at the 2014 Flexxaire Parkinson Step ‘n Stride! Sign up as a team or individual to help raise funds and awareness - 100% of all money raised directly benefits Albertans affected by Parkinson disease. The walk will take place in Red Deer at the Golden Circle, 4620 – 47A Ave. Registration is at 9 a.m. with the walk at 10:30 a.m. Free family picnic, door prizes, top walker prizes, silent auction, jelly bean count, penny collection. To register, visit parkinsonalberta. ca, or for more information, call 403-346-4463 or email tkozak@parkinsonalberta.ca Looking for a stress-buster for clients, employees and friends?

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Three world-acclaimed - HBO and Comedy Central - standup comedians are set to take the stage at the Red Deer & District SPCA Raise the Woof event, Sept. 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. For more information or for tickets, go to www.reddeerspca.com.

Snell featuring Edmonton’s Kent Sangster’s Obsessions Octet.

The Octet’s last Snell performance preceded their highly successful Carnegie Hall debut.

They return to the Snell having just completed a European tour.

Event will take place Sept. 4th between 12:15-1 p.m. No charge for admission, but donations are accepted at the door.

Daytime Documentaries takes place Sept. 10th between 2-4:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch in the Waskasoo Meeting Room. This month’s documentary follows Werner Herzog as he documents the ‘off the grid’ life of Siberian trappers. The title of the documentary is Happy People: a year in the Taiga. A discussion facilitated by a staff member will follow the film. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and tea will be served. For more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100.

following choirs: Brioso Children’s Choir, ihana Youth Choir, Soliloquy adult choir and a bass for It’s Time vocal ensemble.

Please contact Artistic Director, Lisa Ward to set up your time for an informal audition.

Next audition date is Sept.

4th. Phone 403-309-3032 or contact at lisaward@me.com.

For more information please go to www.csusreddeer.com.

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.

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.

‘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. For more information contact John 403885-4857, Moe 403-357-6678 or Jim 403-391-1397 or on-line at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com

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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.

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. 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. Tickets are $40 each and lunch will be a three course sit down meal of soup, salad and dessert. To donate phone Lori at 403-3094344. Tickets are also available at www.reddeerhospice.com.

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PROPOSED SALE OF COUNTY MUNICIPAL RESERVE (MR) PROPERTY Bylaw No. 2014/22 - to sell a portion (0.57acres +/-) of a Municipal Reserve property located at Lot 4 MR, Plan 802-0800, SW 5-37-28-4-4 as indicated below: SW 05-37-28-W4

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

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

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

If you prefer to submit comments on these bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the proposed bylaws by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

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The purpose of the bylaw is to allow for the sale and consolidation of the proposed 0.57-acre parcel with adjacent Lot 5 located in Ridgewood Terrace Estates.

GASOLINE ALLEY OFFSITE LEVY - AMENDMENT Bylaw No. 2014/23 - a bylaw to amend the Gasoline Alley Offsite Levies Bylaw No. 2013/21 which provides for the imposition of an offsite levy in respect of lands located within the Gasoline Alley area of Red Deer County that may be subdivided, developed or redeveloped, and for payment of the offsite levy on the said lands.

Proposed amendments include: a provision to allow for the exemption of payment of the offsite levy on residential properties when the development is a minor improvement such as construction of a garage; cost adjustments relative to the actual costs incurred for the Leva Avenue Upgrade (increase) and the Costco Storm Pond Upgrades (decrease); removal of the costs for the Rge Rd 272 improvement from the Roads Area Specific Limits; and addition of the Willow Street/Energy Way storm system project in the Storm Basin 3 area.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY,

RED DEER COUNTY invites letters of interest / applications from residents of Red Deer County who may be interested in sitting as a member at large on the following Council Boards: SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD - This is a Quasi-Judicial Board hearing appeals arising from Development and Subdivision Applications within the County. This five (5) member Board meets as required and the meetings are normally held on Thursdays during the day. Appointments to this Board are for a two-year term.

Members of this Board are also appointed as the members of the NUISANCE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE - this committee reviews and has discretion with regard to further action on any nuisance and unsightly condition complaints as per the conditions of the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 2006/26.

INTERMUNICIPAL SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD - This is a Quasi-Judicial Board hearing appeals arising from Development and Subdivision Applications for properties located within the City of Red Deer and Red Deer County Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) area. This seven (7) member Board meets as required and the meetings are held during the day on weekdays. Appointments to this Board are for a three-year term.

RED DEER REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY - The Authority owns the Red Deer Airport and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of this facility. Red Deer County appoints six members to the 12-person Authority and is presently seeking applications for members with the appointments to be for a four-year term.

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WWW.RDCOUNTY.CA A great place to live, work & grow and/or organizations of which you were or are a board member would be considered assets. Authority meetings are held once a month. Further information regarding the Airport Authority is available at www.flyreddeer.com Additional information regarding these Boards is available on the County’s website, www.rdcounty.ca General inquiries may be directed to Legislative Services at (403) 357-2366. Interested persons can forward letters of interest highlighting his/her qualifications by Friday, September 26, 2014, to Legislative Services Red Deer County 38106 Rge Rd 275 Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Fax (403) 350-2164 e-mail cao@rdcounty.ca

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 19th day of August, 2014, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: Discretionary Use INNISFAIL 1. Standard Land for Telus – location of a 40-metre high communication tower on NW 18-36-24-4.

SE of PENHOLD 2. T. Parcels – Home Business Major (Vacuum Truck Septic Business and Welding Business) on SW 1936-26-4.

DECISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY On the 15th day of August, 2014, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, the Development Authority issued a decision approving the following application: Discretionary Use NE of BOWDEN 1. O. Wozny – location of a second dwelling during construction of a new dwelling with a 6-metre front yard relaxation on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 971-0923, NW 35-34-27-4.

The Municipal Government Act provides that any person(s) may appeal a Discretionary Use approval within 14 days of the date of the decision being advertised by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta. A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Planning & Development Services at 403-3502170.

Date Advertised: August 27, 2014.

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Departure of the First Contingent from Red Deer On the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 4th, 1914, Red Deer received word that Great Britain had declared war on Germany and its allies.

As a member of the British Empire, Canada was automatically part of this declaration of war.

The news was greeted with great enthusiasm in the community.

There was an impromptu parade from the St. Luke’s Anglican Parish Hall on Gaetz Avenue North, where the Sons of England were having their regular meeting, through the centre of town to the Civic Square, next to City Hall.

The Red Deer Community Band led the parade.

They were quickly joined by members of the 35 Central Alberta Light Horse militia, veterans of the Boer War, downtown businesspeople and a great many members of the general public. Several people brought their cars as they joined the procession.

Although one of the speakers at the gathering in the Civic Square proclaimed that, “This was

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DAWE a time for action and not a time for speaking,” the speeches, choruses of patriotic songs and general exclamations of excitement went on for three hours.

Major Carlyle Moore, the local commanding officer of the 35 Central Alberta Horse, wired the Minister of the Militia to indicate the squadron’s willingness and readiness to serve immediately. He also announced that the militia, who had been having training sessions once a week, would now assemble every evening at the Armouries for drill and rifle practice.

Young men flocked to the Armouries to enlist.

Many felt that if they did not join up as soon as possible, they might miss the ‘big show’ before it was over

by Christmas. The sense of urgency was heightened by

rumours that as few as 50 young men might be called up, whereas more than 200 had either enlisted or were making plans to enlist.

The community decided to honour these eager young men with a special ceremony at the annual Red Deer Fair on the evening of Aug. 20th. There were several speeches by the local dignitaries. The Red Deer Community Band played several patriotic numbers.

Near the end of the ceremonies, City Commissioner A.T. Stephenson called up each recruit and presented him with a $10 gold piece as a parting gift from the City.

The Community Band closed with the playing of the National Anthem.

The crowd joined in with lusty singing and many rounds of cheering. The Fire Brigade then put on an impressive show of fireworks, which again, prompted loud cheering and applause.

Most people expected that the first squadron of the 35 Central Alberta Horse would soon be or-

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FAREWELL - Crowd gathered at the Red Deer C.P.R. Station to see the young recruits off as Red Deer Archives P211 they left for service overseas. dered to leave for further training at Valcartier, Quebec and then service overseas. However, many were still caught off guard when the official telegram was received at 10 a.m. the next morning.

The soldiers were on out on a training march. Consequently, messengers had to be quickly dispatched in every direction to locate them and give them the news. The men were then given only an hour to get their things ready for departure.

The result was rather

chaotic. Some of the soldiers were in old uniforms.

Others were dressed in overalls. Many carried suitcases, knapsacks and other bags in which they had quickly stuffed their belongings.

Nevertheless, virtually everyone in town quickly gathered to cheer the men on as they marched from the Armouries to the C.P.R. station.

A drummer led the procession. Once everyone gathered at the train station, there was more loud cheering and singing of pa-

triotic songs.

There were also a great many tears shed.

Despite all the excitement, most realized that many of the young men they were sending off might never return. Some realized how terrible the Great War would become.

Edward Michener, Red Deer’s MLA, predicted that the world was, “Faced with the greatest crisis in human history.”

Before long, as dark news was received from overseas, the harsh reality of war hit home.

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Demolition to begin in Riverlands area

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Further progress is being made in the Riverlands area this week.

Another building is expected to come down in the old Civic Yards as part of the Riverlands Area Redevelopment Plans.

The former electric light and power building is being prepared for demolition.

Demolition is expected to begin this week as soon as the final disconnect for the electric light and power building can be complete, officials have said. The disconnect is expected to take place no later than tomorrow.

There are four buildings that will be demolished including electric light and power building, the old transit building, the old garage building and the old public works building.

The first building that was demolished was a former storage and inventory warehouse for the City.

It is anticipated that the remainder of the buildings will be demolished by the end of October.

“The demolition is the first step in working towards the Riverlands Area Redevelopment Plan. Part of that plan is derived out of the Greater Downtown Action Plan. In the Riverlands Area

Redevelopment Plan the City is looking for it to be a vibrant mixed-use community consisting of medium to high density residential and commercial development,” said Wade Martens, Riverlands project manager. “This is the first step to get the lands prepared for that.”

To improve the vehicle and pedestrian traffic between all three areas of the downtown (the Riverlands, the Railyards and Historic Downtown), the Taylor Drive Improvement Project is underway.

Following the completion of the demolition of the remainder of the old City buildings, the next phase will include the burial of the Alta Link line. Martens said after that is complete, the City will have to undertake some servicing studies.

“We’ll have to look at how do we now service the City-owned area and as well, we’ll look at the ground contamination,” said Martens.

He added that although there has been a lot of work behind the scenes in regards to the Riverlands area, it is good to start some work that the public can actually see happening.

“Now the community can actually see progress happening there – they’ll see the buildings coming

MAKING ROOM – A pile of rubble lays where the ‘Old Store Building’ once was in the Riverlands area.

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Local author looks forward to releasing inspirational title

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express There really is no better way to get a message across than by being willing to share from your heart and delve into your own experiences.

That’s the approach Margie McIntyre has taken with a new title she is preparing to release in September - Mind Matters - Change Your Mind, Change Your Life.

The book’s launch date is Sept. 24th, and for McIntyre, it’s been a wonderful experience of melding her creative talents with digging deep into her own life experiences over the years and sharing what she’s learned along the way.

She’s had a number of personal challenges to work through and obstacles to overcome to be sure, and she discusses them with refreshing candor.

But the point of the book is that the trials and tribulations we face in life don’t have to define us or plunge us into a downward emotional, psychological or spiritual spiral.

There are particular means to turn one’s thought life around.

And for McIntyre, it started years ago when she heard a speaker say, ‘Change your mind, change your life’.

That phrase stayed with McIntyre as time passed and it’s one of the key messages that is foundational to the book.

Woven into the text is also McIntyre’s sharing of her strong Christian faith, with many scriptural references to help drive home the helpful, inspiring and hopeful themes she is communicating to readers.

But a person doesn’t have to be a Christian necessarily

to benefit from the book, which is written in an accessible, warm style – brimming with authenticity and wisdom garnered from ‘living life’ and learning from one’s mistakes with the aim of a better tomorrow.

“I want people to understand that what goes on in their minds – their thinking – matters,” she said.

“I discovered this myself because I was at a point in my life where I was very, very low with very low self-esteem. I just had no sense of self-worth.”

She found herself carrying what she calls a negative tone to her life and to her thinking.

And she started to realize she wasn’t alone in this kind of battle.

“Without even realizing it, I think a lot of people have ‘tapes’ playing in their minds telling them they are no good. I certainly had that going on.”

McIntyre discusses how a person really needs to take responsibility for the way that they think.

MARGIE MCINTYRE That can appear to be a challenging task when stubborn thought patterns can become so entrenched.

But it’s certainly possible.

She added that it doesn’t really matter where someone has been in life or what they’ve come out of – a person ultimately has to decide what they are going to do with the realities of what they’ve come from.

There is, at times, a tendency to remain stuck because people are often reluctant to take responsibility for their own lives and choose to continue blaming others, for example, for their troubles.

But it’s a kind of thinking that ultimately gets a person nowhere.

“When I recognized that I had to take responsibility, I think that was the key.”

She also recalls studying the Bible more deeply, and applying many scriptural principles to her life that helped with getting her thoughts and overall perspective on life to a peaceful, healthy and hopeful place.

“It’s in my heart to get the word out because I think there is a message in there that a lot of people can grab onto, and it can change their lives.

Chapter titles run the gamut from ‘Choose What to Think’, ‘Unconditional Love’ and ‘Being Grateful’ to ‘Without a Battle There is No Victory’ and ‘Breaking Through’ among others.

Each is written in a clear, concise and easy-to-follow manner.

And as readers get to know the path of McIntyre’s own life, the book takes on an increasingly powerful, impactful and moving tone.

Meanwhile, aside from the official launch date of Sept.

24th, McIntyre is also hosting an event in Red Deer on Sept. 13th at the hall in Davenport Place, which is located at #2300 Danielle Dr. It runs from 7 to 9 p.m.

Books won’t be available for purchase, but orders will be taken.

Everyone is welcome and it will be a chance for folks to talk with McIntyre about the project as well.

For more information about the event on Sept. 13th or about the book in general, contact Margie McIntyre by email at margiemcintyre2011@gmail.com or by phone at 403-597-0216. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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CITY BRIEFS VOLUNTEER FOR A COUNCIL COMMITTEE The City of Red Deer is looking for volunteers to serve on one of many Council committees.

Volunteers have a positive impact in the community and contribute directly to Council’s decision-making processes.

Members are needed for the following committees - Community Housing Advisory Board, Environmental Advisory Committee, Greater Downtown Action Plan Steering Committee, Heritage Preservation Committee, Intermunicipal Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, the Library Board, Mayor’s Recognition Awards Committee, the Municipal Features Naming Committee, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Public Art Jury Committee, Red Deer & District Family & Community Support Services Board, the Red Deer Appeal & Review Board, the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority, and the River Bend Golf & Recreation Society.

Along with a desire to serve your community, some of the general skill-sets required for the above noted committees include being willing to actively contribute, being open minded, an ability to interpret legislation, a sense of logic, fairness, and good communication and listening skills.

Applications and further details on the committees are available from Legislative Services, second floor City Hall, or online at www. reddeer.ca/councilcommittees.

Anyone interested in applying for a volunteer position is invited to submit a completed application form

by Sept. 29th to Legislative Services by fax to 403-3466195 or email to legislativeservices@reddeer.ca.

NEW FIRE CHIEF FOR RED DEER A new fire chief, Brian Makey, has been appointed to the City’s Emergency Services department, effective Oct. 6th.

Makey comes to Red Deer from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Fort McMurray where he has spent his 29-year career with the Fort McMurray Fire Department (FMFD).

During his tenure with the FMFD, he started as a firefighter and advanced into the roles of Fire Lieutenant,

Deputy Chief and Fire Chief.

His background in public safety gave him the opportunity to transition to Executive Director of Protective and Public Services for the RMWB, and later to his current position as Chief Operating Officer.

“My career with the municipality has been rewarding and meaningful, and it’s something I’m very proud of,” he said.

“I’ve always been passionate about public safety and emergency services, and I’m looking forward to this new opportunity,” said Makey.

Makey said he is proud to call Fort McMurray home for the last 29 years and that he and his family look forward to living in Red Deer.

“We are excited to have Makey join our team, and we want to thank all the staff who took on additional duties and responsibilities to ensure operations and service delivery was not affected while we worked to recruit a new fire chief,” said Elaine Vincent, development services director.

STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR MALL STREET MARKET The deadline for local businesses and entrepreneurs has been extended for the third annual Mall Street Market.

Deadline to apply for the event, held at Parkland Mall, is Aug. 31st.

Successful applications will receive free kiosk space in Red Deer’s Parkland Mall to showcase and sell their products for the duration of the event, running from Oct. 16th – 19th.

Mall Street Market is open to all vendors with locally produced or homemade products.

Members of the public will have the opportunity to shop the Market and vote for their favourite vendor.

The winner, named the Mall Street Mogul, will receive four weekends of rent at a premium Parkland Mall kiosk location, a one-year membership to the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce and business coaching from Community Futures.

“Mall Street Market provides a great opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to get themselves and their products in front of a wider customer base,” explains Melody McKnight, marketing director of Parkland Mall.

“We are also excited to be able to once again use Park-

by Erin Fawcett land Mall as a venue for this fun community event.

“We hope that the new market hours will encourage even more Central Albertans to take in this unique indoor market.”

The new hours for Mall Street Market are Oct. 16th and 17th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 18th from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 19th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mall Street Market is for local product-based businesses only; no multi-level

goods/services will be permitted and items for sale must be produced in Central Alberta.

For more information about the Mall Street Market or to apply, visit www.parklandmall.ca and click on the Events page.

KINSMEN SEEK NEW MEMBERS The Red Deer Kinsmen consists of men from 19 years old and up that are interested in not only helping

out the community but having fun also.

The group accepts men from all walks of life that are interested in networking, learning new skills and becoming a positive influence in their professional and private lives.

They also offer the chance to develop strong leadership skills, to make life-long friends and have a lot of fun doing it, Kinsmen officials say.

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assisting many local agencies by helping to raise the funds required to help them do what they do.

The group meets every first and third Tuesday at the Holiday Inn on Gasoline Alley.

They start out the evening with supper at 6:30 p.m. with the general meeting commencing at 7 p.m.

For more information about the group, call 403304-2066 or email at siscoleonard@gmail.com.

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Changing needs do not need to be accompanied by a change in autonomy.

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Community support helps to preserve late artist’s legacy

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BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express

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here are few people in this world with the gift of being able to walk down a street in their hometown and see the artwork of a loved one they’ve lost emblazed on the side of buildings, transformer boxes and even dumpsters.

For the family and friends of Bronson Wilson, a local artist who passed away in late May from a rare form of liver and bile duct cancer at the age of 27, this dream is a reality.

Wilson touched the lives of thousands of people throughout the world and inspired many people to follow their dreams and artistic intuitions.

Although he has always been artistic and came from a very artistic family, it wasn’t until a friend showed him how to create stencils and use them alongside spray paint that he found his true calling and his own very distinct style of ‘street art’.

“He’s always been artistic and a great musician, and when he was shown a bit of how to do the stenciling and the street art, it just blew up and exploded from there and he really ran with it,” said Wilson’s sister, Demi Wilson.

“That’s just how he was though – anything that he put his mind to, he would just take it and then multiply the intensity by a thousand.”

While much of his work was done on canvas, Bronson left behind a number of pieces throughout the City on various surfaces. These include a door in the alley on the side of Dose Coffee just off Little Gaetz, a transformer box behind RBC downtown, on the east side of Fratter’s Speakeasy Venue, the dumpster behind The Source Skate and Snowboard Shop on Gasoline Alley, and a number of other locations.

His work came to be a common sight on the streets of Red Deer, unmistakable with his renowned ‘third eye’ 1888 insignia strewn within his art. His artwork can also be seen on the streets of Sylvan Lake, Calgary, and Panama - where his parents reside for part of the year - and in the homes of hundreds of family members and friends.

Since his passing, friends and family have taken his insignia and made it into stickers, which can be seen on vehicles and throughout businesses around Red Deer and the world.

In recent weeks Bronson’s loved ones became aware of a downtown graffiti clean, which was conducted last Thursday by the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre (CACPC). In the weeks leading up to the graffiti clean and in fear of volunteers mistakenly removing his art and seeing it simply as unwanted graffiti, a friend of Bronson’s, Jesse Gleeson, reached out to the CACPC enlightening them of Bronson’s story and pleading that they not remove his legacy from the downtown core.

Before the clean up and after not receiving a definitive answer stating Bronson’s work would be safe, Gleeson moved his message to the world of social media. Alongside Bronson’s

mother and stepfather, Cori and Bruce Olmstead, and Bronson’s sister Demi, the facebook page ‘Bronson Wilson Art Work’ was created. Within the day the page had more than 100 likes and within the week it had nearly 1,000 and the flood of community support began.

The page invited the community to express what Bronson’s work means to them in an email to members of the CACPC. Supporters took to their computers and explained why they felt the three remaining pieces of his art located in the downtown shouldn’t be removed.

Cori said how in the years before Bronson passed he faced the issue of his art being removed throughout the City a number of times, but being the humble man he was, it never seemed to bother him much. He would merely shrug and begin a new piece.

“It just makes me smile when I see his work throughout the City,” she said.

Gleeson agreed, “It’s cool to know that even though Bronson isn’t here with us anymore he still has these lasting memories.”

In the days following the creation of the page, the CACPC was flooded with emails explaining how Bronson inspired people and the impact he had on their lives.

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Emily Falk, program coordinator for the CACPC responded to the emails stating, “In light of the messages we have received and out of respect for Bronson’s legacy, during this event we will request that our volunteers not clean the three locations that have been identified downtown. We will include these locations on our clean maps marked accordingly.”

Many of Bronson’s friends and family believe his legacy will live on through the lives he inspired during his own life.

Cody Deschambault, who met Bronson during their high school years at Lindsay Thurber where they graduated together and eventually became roommates and spent months traveling together, believes the power and extent of Bronson’s artistic abilities were visible when he was asked by both Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School and Hunting Hills High School to speak to their art students and give an interactive demonstration of how Bronson created his style of stencil art.

“His art was the kind of work that truly gave you goose bumps on your arms when you looked at it because you were so impacted by it, and no matter where you came from you would take something away from his pieces,” said Deschambault.

“He inspired a lot of people and he brought out the good in everyone. The fact that high schools were commissioning him to come in and give their students lessons on street art blows my mind because it goes so against the grain. For him to be able to go in and inspire a room of students to do street art is very inspirational. Normally you wouldn’t be inspiring kids to do something like that but the teachers saw that special something Bronson had to offer these kids – I think that is one of the greatest testaments to his work.”

The skill level and depth present in Bronson’s work has never ceased to amaze those who view it, Bronson’s stepfather Bruce added, “I look at his work and I say yeah that’s Bronson’s, but I don’t care who did it because if I saw it without knowing who did it I would still say it’s mindboggling. People have no idea how much time and effort he would put into each one.”

Bronson’s mom said he had really begun to flourish as an artist.

“Some of his last pieces you can really see how far he came. I remember him saying to me, ‘I’m going to start playing around with different levels and transparencies and glazing,’ and he just had all of these ideas flowing through his head.”

While Bronson’s family and friends understand that some of his art is on public property, the impact it has had on the lives of so many people is apparent in the sheer number of emails the CACPC received. They hope that one day his supporters can find a way to preserve his legacy permanently. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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ENTERTAINMENT Victoria-based singer/songwriter performs this weekend Sam Weber includes two dates in Red Deer on his multi-city tour

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express For Victoria, B.C. based singer-songwriter Sam Weber, the road is just beginning with the announcement of his debut LP Shadows in the Road, set for release in early September.

A compilation of songs written over the past six years of touring and recording, 21-year-old Weber has created a collection of 13 original tracks conveying a powerful entanglement of emotion that encompasses the setbacks and uncertainties of life’s journey.

Weber is set to play in Red Deer at Fionn MacCool’s Aug. 29th and Aug. 30th.

Already an acclaimed guitarist and producer in western Canada, Weber is no stranger to the Canadian music scene, sharing the stage with the likes of The Tragically Hip, Current Swell, Stars and Sam Roberts. “(Playing with those bands) doesn’t feel deserved. I feel too young to be included with those guys. But they are all overly cool, so it makes me feel good,” he said.

Weber’s musicality came at an early age as his dad and brother were involved in music as well.

“I have a very musical family and I played with my dad and brother when I was younger. Then I started teaching guitar when I was in music school and I have always stayed really active in music.

Everything I do right now is pretty musicfocused and I’m really stoked about it.”

In 2010, Weber was awarded a summer scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston where many Shadows in the Road tracks were inspired. After being offered a full-time scholarship, he decided to stay true to his craft and return home to Canada to pursue music on his own terms.

Weber’s instinctive move led him to be featured in Guitar Player Magazine, becoming one of the youngest people to ever be covered in this esteemed magazine, at just 19-years-old.

Weber’s soulful and impassioned songwriting takes life throughout the album with songs such as Don’t Hurt and the opening track Shadows in the Road. The record’s feature track August lures fans in with an enduring love story paired with

FRESH SOUNDS – Victoria-based singer/songwriter Sam Weber will perform two shows at Fionn MacCool’s this weekend. powerful drumbeats and Weber’s effortless vocals. Directed by Vancouver’s Lau Tin Pak and shot in a beautiful rustic black and white setting, fans are already raving about the heart-capturing video for August which recently premiered.

As for where he gets his inspiration for his music, especially for Shadows in the Road, Weber said it comes from his everyday experiences.

“I basically just write from my own perspective and things that are going on with me. I write in a pretty introverted kind of way and things that go on in the world kind of seep through into what I am writ-

ing about as well.”

Recently signed to Cordova Bay Records, Weber is getting ready to cast a shadow on the road in western Canada to celebrate the release of his debut record. Kicking off the tour in Victoria this tour will see Weber performing 16 dates throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. Weber added he loves being on tour and experiencing new things.

“You are hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t just love road tripping, so being on tour for me is a really nice working vacation and partying with your friends.

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“It’s amazing how much the energy transfers. I go on stage and I hope people get stoked enough to really get my energy.

If their energy level comes up then mine comes up. I’m always drawn to that excitement and I always want to find that.”

At the end of the day, Weber has truly found his passion and loves what he does.

“I can’t see myself doing anything else and it makes me really happy that I am able to it. It feels right.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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for their musical influences, but they also draw from bluesy artists and classic punk as well.

“We’re two-piece, so we try and keep it primitive, but catchy,” said Kirk.

“I think everyone is pretty impressed with the full sound we can get with a twopiece as well.”

On stage, The Stevedores are sure to entertain.

“I enjoy how we get to play off of each other,” said D.W. “Being a two-piece we can get away with playing off each other and making the songs up as we go.”

Kirk added there’s also a lot of improv with their shows and a lot of onstage banter that also takes place.

“We love feeding off the energy of the crowd.”

The sound of The Stevedores is quite unique and Kirk and D.W. attribute that to their backgrounds in music.

“We’ve both been in numerous bands and I think with all the different bands we’ve been in and all the different genres we have dabbled in, I think it has helped forge the sound of The Stevedores,” said Kirk. Looking down the road, The Stevedores are looking forward to continuing to promote their debut album and will potentially head out on a short tour this coming October.

For more information about the band, check out their facebook page at www. facebook.com/thestevedores.

The Stevedores, a high-energy, twopiece punk rock n’ roll band from Rocky Mountain House, are set to play in the City this weekend.

They will join The Uncultured, the Last of the V8 Interceptors and Dayglo Abortions on Aug. 29th at The Blarney Stone.

Doors open at 8 p.m. with The Stevedores on at 9 p.m.

“I ENJOY HOW WE GET TO PLAY OFF OF EACH OTHER. BEING A TWO-PIECE WE CAN GET AWAY WITH PLAYING OFF EACH OTHER AND MAKING THE SONGS UP AS WE GO.” D.W. STEVEDORE The show is put on by Shadows Productions.

Kirk Stevedore and D.W. Stevedore make up the duo, and they will be featuring tunes from their recently released debut album entitled This is what you like... now.

“We’ve got some horror-themed songs and songs about true crime but also songs about finding love, losing love, chasing love and getting run over by love trains,” said Kirk.

The Stevedores, who have been together for about a year and a half, are excited to have released their first album.

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Thank you, farewell and goodbye Alf

CRYDERMAN All good things must come to an end and this is my farewell column. Except for a couple of travel breaks, it has been a weekly feature of the Express since March 1997. Then editor Glenn Werkman said we could try it for a few weeks and here we are 17 years and 866 columns later.

Most of that time it’s been a real pleasure. This reviewer has always been a movie nut and getting

paid to write a weekly review was a gift. But having to see a movie every week can be a mixed blessing.

Some weeks there wasn’t much to see and regular readers know I’m not especially fond of superhero, vampire or Adam Sandler movies, the main fare on Red Deer screens.

This reviewer is an old fart, and can remember, while growing up in Sudbury, going to Saturday matinees for 10 cents. Another 10 cents bought a big bag of popcorn. That was for a double feature, plus a short and a cartoon, plus coming attractions and no ads. Nowadays, by comparison, prices for admittance and treats are outrageous, and you have to sit through those ads. But there are

still good movies out there, although they seem fewer and harder to find.

Many thanks go out to past Express editors (including Werkman, Sean McCann and Johnnie Bachusky) and to current editors Mark Weber and Erin Fawcett and publisher Tracey Scheveers, for running the column.

So with a grateful thank you to all my faithful, and not so faithful readers, this is farewell and goodbye.

It’s been a hoot.

NEW ON VIDEO Belle is a solid movie and there’s Blended for all you Adam Sandler fans.

Alf Cryderman is a Red Deer freelance writer and old movie buff.

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We always take care of what we love At our weekly Rotary meeting this week (Rotary is an international service club that I belong to, we raise money to do charity work around the world and right here in Sylvan Lake) we had a young teacher speak on her experiences teaching in China and India.

She shared a very profound story, that really hit home. While serving in India, she was working with children and their teachers there.

One of the things they focus on most, is teaching children to love and respect the planet, because we take care of what we love.

Wow! Think about that: we take care of what we love.

Boy does that statement hit me hard!

I love my son more than I ever thought I could love someone, and you better believe I take care of him! I would do anything for him! I take care of my wife too. I make sure I work hard so that my family has a place to live, that bills are paid and food is

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McDERMOTT there to eat. I always do my best to make sure they get the best care available, and if someone ever threatened to harm them?

Watch out for papa bear!

How many people do you know with really wonderful, well taken care of houses?

Perfect lawn, clean windows, flowers, fence, all perfect! What about cars? Woah!

Cars, boy, that’s a big one. Polished, cared for, best parts, best service, entered in car shows, shelves with awards, etc. Electronics - things like stereos and computers and expensive cameras. Kids aren’t allowed to play with them, we dust them, have power filters and warranties. We take care of those expensive items, don’t we?

Let me tell you though, if I were to poll the last 500 clients I have worked with, I bet I couldn’t find a single one that would say the LOVE their body. Not one.

“It’s too fat, it’s too thin, it’s too short, I hate my knees, I hate my....whatever!” You know what? I too am guilty of it.

I get mad at my tummy, that seems to grow an inch when I take a little time off, but then takes six months to reduce back that one inch. It’s frustrating, but it isn’t my body’s fault is it? It’s the choices I make, listening to that part of my mind that loves sweets and junk food too much instead of the part that knows that moderation is key.

For years I have taught people to love their sore joints and respect them. Get them help (physio, chiro, massage etc.) because let’s be clear - no matter what the advances of science, the original design is still best.

While racing, many times I have thanked my body and talked to myself and made promises when I was in agony: “I promise

when this race is done, I will get you taken care of, just get me to the finish line!”

I have stumbled around finish areas of races saying ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you’ to my tired, weary body. True story.

What if I loved my body as much as my family? What if we all did? I mean really, why don’t we? We only get one body.... for life. Why do people smoke? Drink too much? Injure themselves? Eat chemical garbage pretending to be food? Why? It’s madness!

The ALS ice bucket challenge has gone viral this past few weeks, and I donated and made a video like most of my friends.

I have watched a friend die from that horrible disease, and it isn’t pretty. He would have loved to get his beloved body back, so perhaps we could all love our bodies now.... while we have them.

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Are West Africans needlessly dying from Ebola virus? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those who do not remember history are destined to relive itâ&#x20AC;?, is an often-quoted saying. But the great tragedy is that by failing to read history, researchers and doctors have, in the past, condemned millions to die from viral disease. Now it is happening again in West Africa. So

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of Ebola disease occurs in this country?

Canada and other nations are scrambling to send untested drugs and vaccines to West Africa.

Yet, in all the headlines and media stories surrounding this epidemic, not one word is spoken of the proven intravenous use of Vitamin C as a cure.

I ďŹ nd it deplorable that, in my travels, I have yet to ďŹ nd one North American doctor who knows that poliomyelitis has been cured with intravenous Vitamin C. Yet the knowledge has been there for decades for medical schools to teach.

Medical history shows that ignorance, or arrogance, a better word, has been a common human trait of the medical community. One of the most ďŹ&#x201A;agrant examples is how Dr. Frederick R. Klenner

was treated by his colleagues after saving polio patients from paralysis.

Klenner was a virtually unknown family doctor, in a small North Carolina town. He had no training in virology, no research grants and no experimental laboratory. But he had an open mind to new ideas.

In 1942 his wife suffered from bleeding gums and the dentist suggested removing all of her teeth. Klenner considered this a Draconian solution. He recalled research that Vitamin C had cured this problem in chimpanzees. Klenner gave his wife injections of Vitamin C. Her bleeding stopped.

Later Klenner, encouraged by this experience, cured a patient who was near death from viral pneumonia. As a result he suggested that C could be used as an antibiotic to treat

other viral diseases.

During the polio epidemic of 1948, Dr. Klenner was placed in charge of 60 polio patients. He decided to prescribe large injections of Vitamin C. None of his patients developed paralysis.

In 1949, Klenner related his ďŹ ndings at the annual meeting of the American Medical Association, and asked doctors to comment.

One authority on polio ignored his ďŹ nding, instead promoting the need for tracheotomy in polio patients.

Other polio specialists commented, but none referred to the use of Vitamin C. It is almost unbelievable that this happened.

Klenner persisted with large doses of Vitamin C. He found it could also cure meningitis, encephalitis and even the venom of a rattlesnake. But today itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as if Klennerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research

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OfďŹ cer Emilie McKimm of Alberta Animal Services joined in with the Special Olympics team to dance to the popular dance track, Gangnam Style, while supporting the ofďŹ cers atop the Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express scaffold.

never hit the scientiďŹ c radar screen.

So how does the Ebola virus kill? It attacks soft tissues of the body. Or as one researcher remarked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like watching a person dissolve.â&#x20AC;? Another researcher, Derek Catherer at Lancaster University, England, reported, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ebola virus attacks immune cells causing a storm of inďŹ&#x201A;ammatory molecules which makes blood vessels burst.â&#x20AC;? This is why Ebola is called a hemorrhagic disease.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting the same death occurs in scurvy. Vitamin C manufactures collagen, the glue that holds cells together and without this support arteries eventually rupture, resulting in a speedy demise.

What is appalling is researchers and doctors should know that Vitamin C has cured viral diseases like Yellow Fever, Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Dengue Fever and other viral diseases. But no expert has mentioned the possibility of using large doses of Vitamin C to cure Ebola infection.

Dr. Klenner and Dr. Robert F Cathcart, an expert in viral diseases, have stressed itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the proper dosage that cures all viral diseases. This means giving massive doses of both oral and intravenous Vitamin C. Cathcart estimates it would take 240,000 milligrams every 24 hours to beat the Ebola virus.

If the virus travels to this country thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every possibility a vaccine will not be available since it takes months or years to develop one. Nor is it likely researchers will learn from history. It rarely happens.

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Community benefits from local garden plots

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Red Deerians are fortunate to have green initiatives that benefit all members of the community, including a number of community gardens, an orchard and a City garden plot program.

The two main programs are the gardens and the City garden plot programs.

Both are available to anyone who wishes to take part. The gardens are open from April until October.

“People need to realize what all the benefits are.

There’s not only fresh air, you’re learning where your food comes from and there is the community relation aspect to getting out there.

There is a tonne of natural growing food in our area and it’s cool to learn about what we can grow here,” said Ken Lehman, parks planning and ecological specialist for the City of Red Deer.

“In a more formalized sense, these public gardens and community orchards and food forests are a great resource for the public that they should really know about. It’s a great thing to do for people of all ages.

They can bring their kids, their grandparents, whoever– it’s awesome.”

Red Deer residents can register for a piece of land through the City garden plot program, where large regionalized sites are set aside to grow goods.

The City preps the soil at the beginning of the season and provides some funding for seeding. After Thanksgiving weekend, the gardens are closed for the season and the City manages the sites and prepares them for the next growing season.

City garden plots include

the Piper Creek Gardens (Inglewood community), Parkside Gardens (behind Save-On north, 67th St.) and a third location currently in its final year, at Red Deer College. A plot in the Michener community will replace that plot next year.

“If you pay for a plot in the City garden plot program, it’s yours. I know that some people register for a plot and then grow food for the food bank, or share product between families, which is very cool,” said Lehman.

“With the community gardens, the smaller models, there are different structures. Everybody can grow food for everybody and disperse it evenly. Or people can harvest individual beds for themselves.

There are beds that have been allocated to school groups or food banks.”

Lehman said the diverse structures are necessary because it allows people to use their imaginations and see the potential of the many ways of growing food communally.

As the gardens are all accessible and open to the public, a certain amount of community trust and respect are needed for these gardens to remain functioning.

Neighbours come together to watch out for each other’s goods. There is an understanding that some things might go missing, but communities are able to come together and built trust by respecting each other’s plots.

“They can watch over each other’s sites, and come together to see what works, what to do, what not to do – I love that cross over.

The veggies themselves are one thing but the community building and the

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The community gardens are spread throughout the City and can be found in the neighbourhoods of Oriole Park, Normandeau, Lancaster Green, by Living Stones Church, West Park and at the Sunnybrook United Church. A community food forest, or community orchard is located beside the Parkside Garden City garden plot.

All of these gardens are managed through either community associations or church groups, with the exception of the City-

run food forest. Members of the specified communities can allocate spaces to use either individually, or designate spaces to be used by everyone in the community.

For more information on how to register for a City garden plot, or to find a community plot, go to the City of Red Deer web site, access the Recreation and Culture tab and navigate to gardening opportunities.

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express With a full season under his belt Bob Rutz is excited about another year behind the bench of the Red Deer College Queens and vows to do things different this year, starting with more exhibition games.

“We have such a long preseason, it’s almost seven weeks before league starts in late October and it gives our league a bit of exposure as well,” he said.

The plan is to hit the ice with the likes of the University of Saskatchewan, Mount Royal and teams from the Junior Women’s Hockey League.

Rutz felt last year’s exhibition schedule wasn’t as difficult a test as he’d hoped and so with tougher opposition he expects this will help prepare his team to compete for the year.

In a league where goals are a hot commodity, the Queens offence took a bit of a hit losing three veterans, Jade Petrie, Emily Lougheed and Laura Salomons, who combined for more than 20 goals last season for RDC which led the ACAC with 48 goals.

“We have a real solid core coming back,” he said.

“Rachael Hoppins is a fifth year player and we’ve got some veterans that I’m hoping can step up this year and take on a bit of that scoring role.”

He mentioned Jayna Kitchen and second-year player Hailey Smyl who had a great finish to last year as players who could fill the scoring void.

He has a veteran presence on the back end and so Rutz feels the goals against will not be an issue as the Queens were tops in keep-

ing the puck out of their net giving up only 27 goals in the 19 game regular season.

“We either beat teams six nothing or lost 1-0 so we struggled with inconsistency last year.”

Rutz said last year was the strangest season he’s experienced as a coach as the Queens were strong in so many categories but were bounced out of the

playoffs in two straight games losing to NAIT by a single goal each game.

“Out of the six periods we played in the playoffs I think we had three real solid periods,” said Rutz.

“But we are looking fresh this year and we all learned from it and I know the girls are excited to get going again and so am I.” Rutz added he learned plenty in year one about

coaching the women’s game and is happy to return for another season.

The Queens have had three coaches running the show over a four-year period so he thinks his return will lend itself to some good results for veterans and rookies alike.

“I think with me coming back for a second year they know what to expect, they know what systems we’re

going to run, they know the expectations in practices and games and I think it will be a lot smoother transition because we have so many veterans coming back.”

Rutz was busy recruiting players in the off-season which he said is an interesting task as there are so many good players who were content with playing Midget AAA and then call-

ing it a career.

“I’m excited about the girls coming in. They’re good character people plus they’re good players and that’s what we want in this program,” he said about the half dozen new faces expected to be in camp this fall.

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Golfer plays best round of career at tourney

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express A Red Deer teen was smack dab in the middle of a golf showdown between Alberta and Montana recently.

Logan Hill, a 17-year-old student at Hunting Hills High School, was part of the team of young men and women who tangled with their American counterparts at the 21st Junior Ryder Cup in Whitefish.

The boys managed to pull out a win while the girls’ squad, which included Innisfail’s Courtney Dixon, came up just short in their matches.

For Hill it was quite an event to remember as he shot what he says is his best round of his short career.

“I shot 66 in the best ball and my partner shot 70 and that made our best ball score to be 61,” he said.

Hill added he enjoys the individual aspect of golf where if something needs to be changed in the middle of a round he can make adjustments on his own. However, he said he did like this taste of being with a partner on the course.

The six-member team is made up of players from around the province but Hill said there wasn’t any difficulty in getting along with each other.

“I knew all of them and we’re all friends which made the bonding a lot better than it would if you didn’t know anybody. It

was really good. I holed out for eagle on one hole and my partner was more excited than I was. I was happy, but I wasn’t jumping up and down.”

As the season winds down Hill is involved in a variety of individual events and he is getting set to compete in the high school provincials at the end of September.

At the end of his school days Hill said he’d like to continue to play the game at the university level maybe south of the border.

Right now he’s working on his mental focus but he’s also putting in two to three hours of practice six days a week on the physical part of the game.

“I try to balance it but mostly just practice (as opposed to playing),” he said. “I will try out some shots I don’t have access to on the course.”

Once the snow flies though the game of golf sticks with him in order for him to keep his competitive edge.

“I do cross-fit and I hit balls but I’m going to try to go down south this year and maybe play in some tournaments.”

The long-range plans may still be a ways off from being finalized, but the immediate future is very clear in his mind.

“I just want to play consistent the next few weeks and finish on a good note.”

Sounds like a good plan.

NFL officials are not really thinking rationally There needs to be some drug testing done in the National Football League and I’m not talking about the players.

The tall foreheads running the show from their bunker have got to be on something mind-altering and there needs to be an intervention.

During a pre-season game between Washington and Cleveland, Browns rookie QB Johnny Manziel flipped the bird to the defensive line of the Skins.

No big deal right?

This same line had been taunting Johnny Football all night long and a flag was never tossed so fair is fair, right?

Not to the corporate media buffoons in the ‘No Fun League’.

They started talking of fines and/or suspensions for Manziel because of this gesture.

Are you kidding me?

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CLAGGETT Anyone who has ever sat close to a sideline or behind the bench at a football, baseball or hockey game has heard and seen plenty more.

It happens and that is just a fact.

But to talk about a possible suspension?

A player knocks the daylights out of his wife and you level two games against him?

Not nearly enough in any world where the sky is blue but if that’s where the bar is set then how does this come into play at all?

Another player tested

positive for ecstasy and he got four games.

Drugs are bad.

Assault not so much and don’t you make any gestures either.

I’m not sure the people in the rules division of the NFL have a clue as to what those rules are and what needs to be done when something goes off the tracks.

So you can trash talk an opponent and you are good to go but flash a finger in response and you get hauled onto the carpet?

This stuff happens all the time in a game and there is never an outcry but because Johnny is the new NFL bad boy, he gets ripped for the way he handled this bit.

This is way beyond the thinking of rational people.

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Living with our earth and within our means I watched a fascinating show last night on a sustainable housing concept called Earthships.

It followed the dream of architect Michael Reynolds and his clients as they build ‘radically sustainable’ housing in various parts of the world. I was familiar with the concept of living off the grid but had never heard of these particular housing units and needless to say I was enthralled for an entire hour as I watched them create an amazing home from garbage.

Using the concept of thermal dynamics, Earthships are built using recycled materials such as tires, aluminum cans and cement. Using these materials to construct ultra thick walls, the homes are completely temperate-

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When an Earthship is being built a crew of 50-75 volunteers are assembled and put to work.

Most of these people are environmentally curious architecture based folk who want to learn the

process and are willing to give their time, live in tents and work gruelling hours to experience the evolution of this type of construction first hand. Most of this labour is done by hand from the levelling of the ground to stacking tires and packing dirt and cement in between the layers. They are built as environmentally as they live and everyone puts in a full days labour.

Wood has been used as a construction material for centuries despite certain characteristics that make it an inferior material such as weather/infestation vulnerabilities. Wood degrades and erodes and boasts negligible R value. The wood must be wrapped and shrouded in a multitude of chemicals and treatments to cov-

er up its ‘flaws’ and make it more durable. Reynolds’ concept is that we have access to materials which are piling up in landfills that are superior in both construction and durability. The very shape of the tire when stacked side by side echoes a honeycomb, one of the most sophisticated construction models on earth.

The fascinating thing about these homes is they allow the owners to live completely off the grid. They collect, contain and recycle their own water, produce their own food via indoor greenhouses and collect solar power to light the way. Building material costs are minimal as the structure is made up of a large percentage of recycled materials and much of the labour is

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Although these homes would not pass architectural controls in an urban setting, the concept of living in a wholly sustainable home is quite appealing. It certainly opens up an entirely new realm of interior design and makes me step back and look at home in an entirely new way.

Sometimes it’s not about bigger, better, more, more, more but about living with our earth and living within its means.

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The one thing you can no longer use this money for is the down payment. The government stepped in a couple of years ago and made regulatory changes so you must have the down payment from one of the other acceptable sources. How much money does a cash back mortgage provide?

Cash back mortgages will provide you with up to 5% of the mortgage loan amount. This means that the larger your mortgage is, the more money you can receive from a cash back mortgage.

For example, if your mortgage is for $100,000, you can receive up to $5,000 back.

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Buying a home can become very expensive. Having the extra cash on hand which you have borrowed at today’s low interest rates could be just the thing you are look-

ing for. What are the things to watch out for? Cash back mortgages come with a higher interest rate. The lenders charge a rate premium for this product which can be as much as 1% higher than the best rates available on the market. That means your monthly payment will be higher. You must also keep in mind that if you break the mortgage contract during the term, this money becomes payable in full in addition to any penalty the lender assesses.

That can really add up so your first step should always be a call to your lender to determine just how much this will be.

You should also know these mortgages require you to have strong credit as there is a higher risk to the lender given they are now lending you even more money.

These mortgages are available whether you are purchasing or refinancing. You can have as little as 5% down or as much as you want. You can choose a five, six, seven or 10-year term and you still have the ability to determine your amortization.

You can also choose your payment frequency be it monthly, biweekly or any other. The lenders still allow you prepayment privileges so, depending on your lender, you can pre-pay up to 20%. The funds will be given to the lawyer on the day the mortgage closes who will then give the funds to you.

So that’s about all I have to say about that but ask questions of your qualified mortgage professional to help you decide the best course to achieve your goals.

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Exploring the many wonders of Alaska Why after the winter we had would anyone want to journey to a destination where wearing layers is recommended? Journey to a destination where you’re more likely to experience rain and chilly temperatures then to be treated to sunshine. I myself wasn’t overly enthusiastic about this destination, until I had the chance to experience it firsthand after longing for a trip that was different from the average sunny destination.

Due to my cruising experience, I would recommend if there is only one cruise you are going to take, do an Alaskan cruise. There are many reasons for this but most of all it’s the isolated villages, the natural surroundings and just the general area on earth that this beautiful state exists in.

Villages like Juneau and Ketchikan are in such an isolated area that unless you were to float plane it in, cruising takes you to them as well.

There you can see how people live and once lived decades ago without any luxuries of today’s technology. Tours in the area can educate the history of these locations by the locals who have been there their whole lives.

The food that comes out of the restaurants and local kitchens is authentic and unique. It’s mindblowing how people live so happily, not realizing that many of us could never survive without vehicles and cell phones. It is humbling to learn different ways of living. It is truly eye opening.

As I woke up to enjoy my cup of coffee on my balcony, I couldn’t help but realize one major thing - you don’t have to be a nature enthusiast to enjoy a pod of humpback whales swimming in their natural environment. I can’t explain to you the feeling of excitement after seeing a tail, after witnessing a litter of waterspouts across the ocean. Of course there

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SCENIC – One of the many sites along the way as travelers enjoy an Alaskan cruise. is no guarantee, you would experience what I did. But wow! I could just reminisce on my porch at home with the same cup of coffee and in hopes I could bring back the sounds and smell of Alaska’s natural surroundings. It seemed that all I heard during my cruise was how lucky and fortunate we were.

The temperature was unseasonably high, the sun was warm and delightful, and not a drop of rain fell and the wildlife sightings were in abundance. However I doubt, no matter the environmental forecast and without any marine activity, while sailing in Alaska will you need a reminder how blessed you are to be on such

a grand adventure.

Never in my life has my vocabulary seemed as inadequate as now, when I would love to pour out a description worthy of this exquisite journey. Sailing into Tracy Arms was overwhelmingly breathtaking.

I have never been surrounded by so many people, on the top forward deck and experienced such peaceful silence. There wasn’t one person that could not be caught gazing at the Sawyer glacier in awe. Jeweled green water littered with ice surrounding our ship as trickling waterfalls cascade over towering mountains. Your eyes are overwhelmed with the exquisite beauty of Mother Nature’s

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artistry in this State of Alaska.

You wander from starboard to port side, forgetting to capture the magical images through a lens. Almost always choosing to drink in the miraculous sight first hand. It seems senseless to try to describe the panoramic vision, for it evokes such a strong reaction of emotion.

It was so quiet, and yet I felt neither small nor alone, but instead it was like being emerged in tranquil serenity. Time seemed to be suspended or perhaps frozen, just so you could create this peaceful memory.

At some point, I caught an image of a face scuffed into the rugged terrain which gently re-

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minded me I should snap a picture or two because no one was going to believe me when I had to recount the bountiful wonder I had just absorbed into my being.

I doubt no picture taken could adequately capture the totality of this experience, just like no words could describe it. To someone that hasn’t been there, the picture would appear to be just another picture of a mountain. In my eyes it is a miraculous picture that creates a flood of memories that return and bring a smile to my face. A full-embodied memory of what will always be the best cruise I have every sailed on.

Susan Loblaw is an Expedia CruiseShipCenter consultant.

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