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City’s downtown beautified by ‘Art Alley’ Five talented local artists spent their summer completing the extensive project

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express

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n alley behind Ross Street has been transformed into a vibrant corridor of community engagement over the summer months with the painting of a mural on the wall behind the John Howard Society’s building at 4916 50th St. The mural has come to be known as ‘Art Alley’ and was created by a five local artists employed under Steve Woolrich and SeCure Consulting Solutions in collaboration with the City and the Downtown Business Association.

Jackie May, community facilitator of social planning for the City of Red Deer, explained the hopes of Art Alley was to, “Bring new connections and activity to the area and to create a safer space that is more visually pleasing.

“People are walking back there now to see it, people slow down now to look at the art instead of speeding down that alley and it has started a lot of great conversation,” she said.

Woolrich, whose background is in crime prevention and criminology, and his team of artists spent the summer painting multiple murals that in whole make up one large mural spanning the length of the block’s alleyway.

He explained the principle behind Art Alley is known as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

This means that by designing the environment in a specific way, practitioners of CPTED hope to in turn reduce crime, such as graffiti tagging.

The practice of CPTED has been utilized in a number of spaces throughout Red Deer including the Geishas painted on the front of X-Static Night Club, as well as the mural of a red deer

BEFORE AND AFTER – The alleyway behind the John Howard Society at 4916 50th St. has been Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express beautified with a mural known as ‘Art Alley’. on Little Gaetz Avenue.

“To revitalize some of these areas that have higher crime rates or high levels of graffiti tagging, is a great opportunity to turn things around and to beautify it,” said Woolrich.

“While before some people may not have walked down this alley because it may have seemed unsafe, people are now taking the time to stroll down it and stop and appreciate the art.”

Woolrich explained the City of Vancouver, headed

by Sgt. Val Spicer of the Vancouver Police Department is among those leading the way in the use of CPTED and graffiti reduction. Spicer and her team, through the use of CPTED and other principles, saw

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an 80% reduction in the number of recorded graffiti instances over a period of three years.

“Clean cities without litter and graffiti make people feel good, and when people feel good they will use the civic spaces provided for them and when the right people are using the civic space you will have less crime,” said Spicer. “You want people to feel good in the environment and that’s basic CPTED.” Graffiti reduction has been a successful crime prevention tool for the City of Vancouver, with Spicer stating that one report shows, “Twenty five per cent of graffiti offenders progress to violent crimes.”

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ver police employed the use of murals much like those in Art Alley on spaces which were seeing high volumes of graffiti tagging, which contributed greatly to the success of their graffiti reduction program.

Much debate has arisen in Red Deer after the creation of the Art Alley surrounding the issue of street art versus graffiti.

While Spicer and the Vancouver Police Department’s approach to graffiti is that it must be seen as crime on every level, Woolrich said it is hard to draw the line when it comes to street art and graffiti.

“Ultimately, the difference between art and graffiti comes solely from permission. If you have

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A view of the alley prior to the murals. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express permission to do something from the building owner then there is your green light, but if you don’t have permission then it is seen as vandalism, no matter how intricate and beautiful the piece is. The minute you don’t have permission, it is illegal but there is still a difference between your typical vandalism graffiti tags and gang tags and beautiful well made street art.”

The Art Alley project has also created a social aspect in which Woolrich and his

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team have helped to mentor high-risk youth clients of the John Howard Society.

“The artists are really looking forward to the process of mentoring some one who has experienced certain challenges in their life as it is clear the youth has a talent and passion for art and it is a golden opportunity for mentorship,” said Woolrich.

He stated he hopes the City will explore more options for community murals in the future. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Council supports bid to host 2016 Memorial Cup

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deer City council has agreed to support the local Memorial Cup bid committee in their goal to host the 2016 Memorial Cup. “The Memorial Cup is one of the most prestigious and coveted trophies in North American sport,” said Ron LaRiviere, cochair of the 2016 Memorial Cup bid committee. “It is the pinnacle of junior hockey, and the trophy did reside in Red Deer when the Rebels won the Memorial Cup back in 2001.” The last time Alberta hosted this event was in the early 1970s.

The Memorial Cup has been held annually to determine junior hockey’s national champion for almost 100 years. The concept was proposed by Captain James T. Sutherland during the First World War in honour of the soldiers who died fighting for Canada in the War. The Red Deer Rebels had put in a bid to host the 2013 Memorial Cup and

despite an unsuccessful attempt, an expansion of the ENMAX Centrium was completed as a Centennial project with the City and provincial grant funding in order to facilitate additional seating to host this caliber of event. Vancouver and Victoria have also put in bids to host the event as well.

This time around, the committee had requested a cash contribution of $200,000 and a promise to provide up to an additional $200,000 as backing if required.

Organizers told council that hosting the Memorial Cup in 2016 would be an ideal lead-in to the City’s hosting of the 2019 Canada Winter Games, a bid which was secured earlier this month in Calgary.

The 10-day event is estimated to generate an economic impact of nearly $18 million.

It’s also expected to attract some 65,000 people and should create about 100 jobs, not to mention the extensive media coverage that would follow the event

as well, organizers said.

“There is also a Fan Fest which is the social hub of the tournament,” he said.

“Fan Fest would also include interactive displays of interest, exhibits, concerts, a military display, local school and community exhibits and other hockeyrelated items.”

Darcy Mykytyshyn, bid chair for the 2013 Memorial Cup bid, added that Red Deer has a solid reputation for hosting world class sporting events and can accommodate all the requirements that hosting the Cup would present.

Council was enthusiastic in their support of the proposed bid.

“You can never go wrong with hockey in Red Deer,” said Councillor Paul Harris.

Councillor Buck Buchanan agreed. “They had me at ‘bid’. Thank you very much for what you are doing – the visibility and the recognition that comes to the community as a result of this.

“It also all falls in with our economic development

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piece so I say go Red Deer go, and go Rebels go.”

Councillor Lynne Mulder also noted her strong support of the bid. “I think the benefits to our community overall are enormous.

And I believe in our community, our volunteers and our Rebels supporters and our sponsors.”

City council voted unanimously in support of the bid.

“It’s very exciting,” said Head Coach Brent Sutter. “I’ve lived here since I was 15, and I’ve seen major events and small events go through this community.

There has always been support and great volunteer

help for well-run, first class events,” he said. “We have great people living here, and very supportive people and everyone wants to do a really outstanding job to be able to help. So having the support of the community, council and the mayor – it’s a great feeling.” editor@reddeerexpress.com.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT – Smile cookies are now available at Tim Hortons in Red Deer, with proceeds going to the Red Deer Public School Districts Bright Start program, which offers funding for children to go to pre-Kindergarten to help them get a jumpstart on learning. Normandeau School teachers Ashley Crosby and Nathan Good share a smile cookie with students, Rebecca Prentice, 4, Areana Baray, 3, and Khai Nguyen, 3.

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United Way kicks off annual campaign

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express The United Way of Central Alberta held their annual campaign kick off luncheon last week and announced their campaign slogan of ‘Bring the Change’.

Unlike past years where the United Way would announce their fundraising goals at the annual luncheon, this year supporters

heard there would be an open campaign fundraising goal.

“We have not identified a precise number for our goal.

“We didn’t want to limit our possibilities. We didn’t want to put a cap on them because every year we raise money and every year the gap between what we raise and what we need is still there.

“Our goal this year is

to close that gap - to come closer and closer,” said Campaign Co-Chair Lynne Mulder.

“Rather than just looking at the money we raise, we want to make sure we have a bigger impact on our community.”

The four month-long fundraising campaign aims to raise money for various services and programs that support Central Albertans.

This year’s campaign

slogan ‘Bring The Change’ encourages residents to get off the sidelines and bring the change by giving, acting or volunteering.

“If everyone does just a little bit to make a change, the result is that we can collectively make some dramatic and positive changes in our community,” said Mulder.

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bers and we are here to ask everyone to step forward again and renew their commitment to the community through the United Way,” she added.

Scott Raabis, 31, was among those who shared stories on how United Way has impacted their lives.

After being hospitalized a number of times during his battle with schizophrenia and a stint of homelessness, Raabis finally found solace in treatment and support from Central Alberta’s Safe Harbour Society for Health and Housing, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the local chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta – all of which receive funding from United Way. Raabis, who grew up in Red Deer, spoke of how he has since improved relationships with his father, as well as joined local comedy troupe Bull Skit as a performer.

“Things are looking pretty optimistic, but there were certainly some dark times,” said Raabis, who was top of his graduating class at Hunting Hills High School.

“I’m at a point where I

can actually talk to my doctor about schizophrenia and be proactive.”

Wanda Lawrence, 53, also shared her story of how the United Way has helped her on her journey.

Lawrence told those at the event how she was sexually abused as a youth and at one point believed there was nowhere to turn to get help.

“It’s something you just accept. You endure. You shut up and keep it to yourself,” she added.

“But I learned at the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre that it’s not acceptable. We can talk about it and we can reveal secrets that we kept buried within. Those secrets hurt us when we keep them inside.

“We need to talk about them and there has to be a safe place to do that,” she said.

“The United Way funds the sexual assault centre and I am so grateful from the bottom of my heart for all of the donations and support.”

For more information on the United Way campaign visit www.caunitedway.ca. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

OPINION Prentice moves forward With all the Alberta Progressive Conservatives have gone through over the past few years, it will indeed take a strong, decisive and principled leader to show them the way forward, to attract new interest in the party and to bring back disillusioned supporters from days gone by.

This is a party that has been in power for decades, and has often been accused of being very out of touch with voters. It all really came to a head this past spring with the resignation of then Premier Alison Redford in the wake of all kinds of misspending accusations and other suspicious activities that went on under her watch. She apparently could pretty much see the writing on the wall and resigned, leaving the party with that much more damage to sort through and hoping no more mud would stick to her on the way out the door.

Then the leadership showdown came along, and it didn’t really seem to offer much in the way of dramatic options for change. And now our new premier has been sworn in. Jim Prentice inherits a party that has really been brought to a new low in overall public opinion. But then again, most political parties don’t have a whole lot of public trust invested in them these

days. Every time you turn around, it seems there is another politician who has been caught spending money inappropriately. Or having just lost a personal drive and vision to make a meaningful difference in society.

There are plenty of career politicians just floating along, apparently waiting for retirement day. You rarely hear a peep out of them, and it’s obvious that’s the way they want it.

Back to Prentice. We hope that he has the courage to deal firmly with his party, and make the necessary changes to breathe new life and a sense of integrity back into his party. There’s some pretty tough competition with the Wildrose party tracking his every move – but that’s not a bad thing. Clearly, there has been a disturbing lack of accountability throughout most of government, and it’s high time for change.

His start looks promising, with Prentice having shrunk the number of those serving in cabinet.

On Monday, 16 ministers and three associate ministers, in addition to the premier were named. This is down from the 19 ministers and 10 associate ministers that were sworn-in last December. More efficiency and streamlining is a good place to start. But there is certainly a long ways to go.

Understanding what domestic violence really means Domestic violence is more than bruises – it is a psychological battle between fear, love, confusion and self-awareness.

There are so many aspects to abuse that people simply do not understand until they are in that situation themselves or see the cycle develop with a loved one.

Domestic violence isn’t just about beatings or yelling – it is about being broken down as a person and being convinced you are worth nothing more than someone’s anger.

There is no answer to why people abuse others or as to why victims stay or leave their abusers. The many factors that influence the relationship between abuser and abused include fear, love, money, family and all sorts of other factors.

It is difficult to know where to start this discussion, so I’ll start at the beginning of a cycle of abuse.

When a person is living in a cycle of abuse, it does not begin with bruises. It begins with a re-

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Somehow, one person gives their trust to another. Next there is an initial incident. Maybe it starts off as an argument and ends in a physical fight. Maybe it starts with a manipulative comment that insults a person’s beliefs or values or self-worth.

After that initial moment that makes a person say ‘Woah, what was that?’ there is manipulation from the abuser. They say sorry and beg for forgiveness. Sometimes, they say nothing at all, in a way to manipulate people into thinking they deserved it (which nobody ever, ever does).

This is how a cycle develops.

There is a trust and a relationship that keeps people together.

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Sometimes men and women are ‘so in love that it hurts’ and they just can’t imagine that their loved one could hurt them again.

People will make excuses such as the abuser had a bad day and they didn’t mean the things they said, or he’s always had a temper or she’s always been controlling – it’s just their personality.

So many thoughts occur to a person before they consider the fact that this person they trust is abusive. Throughout a cycle of abuse, a person will start to see signs and patterns and triggers.

Abusers will often try to isolate their victim from friends, family, community supports and from their own self-confidence. People who stay in abusive relationships are not stupid, or weak or deserving. They are afraid and often times have to think of all kinds of consequences for leaving.

Factors such as finance and shelter can affect a person’s decision to leave – which, by the way, does not ensure the abuse stops.

Lots of times, that makes the

abuser angrier.

Children can be another major reason for a person staying in an abusive relationship, especially if the children are related biologically to both people in the relationship. Having kids can be scary because there is an entire world of financial obligations that come with a child and most do not want to be a single parent.

If you see someone in a cycle of abuse, the worst thing you can do is say, ‘Well just be brave and leave.’ I’m sure that a victim would love to pack up their life and never look back but it isn’t always so simple.

The best thing to do in a situation where one recognizes a cycle of abuse is to ask how you can help that person. Maybe a lunch meeting once or twice a week can help them gain confidence, or expand their now-minimal contact with people outside of the relationship. Maybe you can help them print resumes to apply for a job that will allow them to become financially stable.

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Maybe all they need is to talk out their plan. There are so many aspects to leaving an abusive relationship to consider – documents from the home, where will they live? Where will they work? How can they afford childcare?

The other side of abuse is that sometimes it comes from family – siblings, cousins, parents, what have you. Imagine what it would be like to be afraid of your family.

What people need to understand is that abuse is not a black and white issue. It is scary as hell, complex and full of difficult decisions. The best way to deal with abuse is to empower the victim and recognize the signs of abuse before it goes too far.

Stop perpetuating the idea that some people deserve their abuse, or are too stupid or weak to do something about it. Instead of saying, ‘Why are you staying?’ say ‘How can I help you?’ and consider the many factors that are involved when fleeing an abusive relationship. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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WORKING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE CITY

Red Deer lays out plans for future water sustainability Part 3: The importance of preserving water for generations to come

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express It is undeniable that water is important.

Without it human beings would cease to exist. In turn this means it is important for current generations to develop in a sustainable means, which will protect what water we have and ensure there is a sufficient quality and quantity available for future generations.

While North America finds itself fortunate its residents have an ease of access to water by simply turning on their taps in which clean, filtered water comes out, much of the world is not as fortunate.

The City of Red Deer had this thought in mind when writing the water portion of their Environmental Master Plan in 2011, which states they hoped to see a reduction in potable water consumption over the coming years. From 2011 to 2012, the City has seen a one litre decrease in the consumption of residential potable water consumption from 211 litres per person per day per capita to 210 litres. Although not a significant drop in consumption, the City has seen a significant decrease in water consumption since 2009, when residents were on average using 242 litres per capita per day.

The City is doing a number of things to prepare for current and future water demands. Environmental Planning Engineer for the City Gordon Ludtke is currently playing a key role in the upgrades of Red Deer’s water treatment plant, which supplies not only Red Deer but Blackfalds, Lacombe, and Ponoka with potable water as well.

“Most of the things in the plant we are replacing are 30 plus years old and its just time to upgrade these things,” said Ludtke.

Ludtke explained they will be changing the plant over from chlorine gas to liquid gas, upgrading the pumps and boiler systems, replacing much of the wiring and instruments, as well as adding a new gen-

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This isn’t the first time the City has upgraded its water systems to prepare for future water needs. The original water treatment plant was built in 1955 and closed in 1983 when the current one was built, as the original plant could no longer produce the

capacity of water needed.

While our water treatment plant is responsible for cleaning the water we drink, which comes directly from the Red Deer River, many believe it is of vital importance to keep our water source as clean as possible.

Executive Director of the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Jeff Hanger and his team are currently working to promote the legacy of ecological integrity and economic sustainability in the River and its watershed. The watershed refers to the many streams, creeks, and rivers, which stem from the Red Deer River.

“Our main goal is to empower stake holders along the river and bring people together to talk about issues affecting it and solutions to those problems,” said Hanger.

He explained one such issue currently affecting the Red Deer River and watershed, is the 60% loss of wetlands through out Alberta.

Wetlands are an integral component to the health of any river and the quality of water in it. Wetlands filter sediments and toxic substances, as well as have the potential to absorb the impact of hydrologic events such as floods. While wetlands were once thought of as waste land and drained to farm, their importance has been recognized and efforts are being made to preserve and rebuild remaining wetlands.

“The more people you have, especially along the corridor of Highway 2, the less wetlands you will see,” said Hanger. “The further you go away from Highway 2, the more wetlands there are, which is unfortu-

nate, because the more wetlands you have, the better chance nature has of protecting the water quality.”

In the past five years the City has been working to rebuild lost wetlands, in particular the creation of the Michael O’Brien Constructed Wetlands in Clearview North.

The constructed wetlands are located beside a storm water management facility, and work to capture and filter storm water before it makes its way back to the river.

Constructed on the Michener Centre property, the wetland includes foliage, and a special habitat to encourage healthy frog populations. Built in consultation with the Red Deer River Naturalists, the wetlands also include a bridge over the pond so people can observe aquatic habitants.

Hanger said there are a number of things citizens can do on a daily level to protect their local water sources, such as properly disposing of outdated prescription medicines by returning them to their pharmacist, joining a local conservation group, not flushing chemicals down the toilet, gathering storm water in a rain barrel or other gathering devices and using it to water your lawn or plants.

Hanger said he hopes to see a greater protection of wetlands and a greater emphasis on the importance of the Red Deer River and its watershed’s health, “I’ve got four children of my own, and I want them to grow up knowing there is water available and that they can drink it and play in it, and that there are people out there protecting the water and the land.” jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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FERTIG APPEALS SENTENCE NEXT WEEK

A former teacher and local businessman who admitted to raping a student in the 70s and who was sentenced to five years in prison this past spring, will appeal his sentence next Tuesday.

Warren Fertig, 73, pleaded guilty to one count of rape in court last year. He was sentenced this past March.

The former teacher was initially charged in September 2011 with one count of rape, one count of sexual intercourse with a female under the age of 14 and one count of sexual intercourse with a female between the age of 14 and 16. These charges stem from May 2010 when Red Deer RCMP initiated an investigation into a historic sexual assault after receiving a complaint.

Fertig, who was a teacher at River Glen School at the time of the crime, had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student between 1975 and 1977. The female student was 12-years-old when the relations started and 15 when it ended. Fertig was aged 35 when the offenses began and was 37 when they ended.

The victim cannot be named due to a publication ban.

During sentencing earlier this year, Crown Prosecutor Jason Snider had asked that a sentence between two to four years to be served in a penitentiary be handed down, while defense lawyer Alain Hepner asked for a

conditional sentence.

The Alberta Court of Appeal will review the sentence on Sept. 23rd.

DATE SET FOR ARENS APPEAL Rodney Arens will appeal the nearly six-year sentence he was given earlier this year after a fatal collision caused a 13-year-old boy to lose his life in 2010.

Arens, 36, of Red Deer, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison in June.

He was given credit for 185 days for time served before and during the trial.

His sentence also included a driving prohibition for 10 years. Arens was found guilty of impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and breach of recognizance.

The charges stem from 2010 when police said Anouluck ‘Jeffrey’ Chanminaraj, 13, was riding in a Honda Civic with his then 18-yearold brother Jamie and 20-year-old sister Stephanie, who was driving, at about 11 p.m. on Canada Day when a Dodge Ram pick-up truck crashed into the passenger side of the car.

Jeffrey was pronounced dead on the scene.

During sentencing submissions, Crown Prosecutor Wayne Silliker sought six years in prison for Arens with a 10-year driving prohibition. Defense lawyer Donna Derie-Gillespie said that a

by Erin Fawcett four-year sentence and a five to 10-year driving prohibition would be appropriate.

The Alberta Court of Appeal will review Arens’ sentence on Jan. 6th.

Meanwhile, last December Arens was also charged with impaired care or control of a motor vehicle, obstructing an officer and resisting arrest, failing to comply with conditions and drug related charges after an incident in Sylvan Lake. A date for trial on these matters has been set for Jan. 21st.

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Writers’ Guild event welcomes aspiring local writers

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express A Writers’ Guild of Alberta event marks an ideal way to kick off the Alberta Arts Days weekend.

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26th, Blaine Newton, Kimmy Beach and Leslie Greentree have organized a Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) event, described as a fun evening at which local writers at various stages of their careers will speak

briefly about the benefits of being part of the Writer’s Guild. They will also touch on their respective genres, said Greentree.

“The Guild has benefitted us all, and we decided that we’d really like to share those experiences with current and aspiring writers in the area,” said Greentree.

She also noted among the educational moments will be lots of socializing and meeting fellow writers,

which is one of the most important aspects of being part of a writer collective.

“Most importantly, there are so many aspiring writers in every community who need a bit of encouragement to set them on their writing path.

Membership in the WGA does that – it offers lots of different programs and benefits that connect and support writers at all stages of their careers, but it’s especially beneficial to new

“THE GUILD HAS BENEFITTED US ALL, AND WE DECIDED THAT WE’D REALLY LIKE TO SHARE THOSE EXPERIENCES WITH CURRENT AND ASPIRING WRITERS IN THE AREA.” LESLIE GREENTREE writers, she said.

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The event will be held in the Coconut Room upstairs in Sunworks with free snacks and a cash bar.

It will be open to anyone and organizers hope to fill the room with local members of the WGA plus twice as many prospective members who don’t even realize yet how much the Guild support will help give their writing aspirations a boost, said Greentree.

Several speakers will be featured as well as a representative from the Writers’ Guild, as Greentree mentioned. Speakers include Greentree, Newton, Beach, Carl Hahn, Shelley Newman and Colin Sterling.

“The speakers were chosen to represent that range

of writing genres that the Guild is there to support – fiction, non-fiction, poetry, playwriting – and people at very stages of their writing careers.”

But the evening is also primarily a social time.

“We will be walking around looking for faces that we don’t recognize to say, ‘Hi, how are you, let’s chat’. The Guild offers lots of great benefits, but the most important thing is connecting you to other writers because it’s such a solitary kind of work.

The social aspect of this event is very important to us.

“The writing community in Red Deer is very strong and vibrant, and it’s very welcoming,” she added.

“In part, I’d also like to target seniors thinking about writing memoirs, as well as young writers, as the Guild has some great youth events and a youth committee that’s exploring ways to better connect with youth.

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City moves forward with new school sites

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

a competitive sports facility where provincial level sporting events could be hosted.”

Councillor Tanya Handley said she had some concerns about an apparent lack of parking onsite, particularly with talk of the site hosting major sporting events.

She also questioned the coordinated campus style development, as the school projects are slated to begin years apart.

Councillor Frank Wong said he was concerned with the focus of planning for schools in the northeast part of the City while there is little in the way of planning for the northwest part of Red Deer.

But Councillor Lawrence Lee said he was confident that parking issues would be ultimately worked out, pointing out that parking areas taken up by students for example in the weekdays would be comparatively clear for evening and weekend sporting events.

“That frees up a lot of the parking area.

“I have full confidence that parking won’t be an issue.

“We are actually providing our youth and our students with a site that will be able to hold provincial level and national level competitions, so I think that is the bottom line.”

Councillor Lynne Mulder said she was extremely

Red Deer City council gave second and third reading to the proposed Northeast High Schools and Play Fields Area Structure Plan Bylaw Amendment during this week’s meeting.

The Northeast High Schools and Play Fields Area Structure Plan was given first reading last month, and included various options to service the high school site.

As the Servicing Study for the site has progressed, more up to date information has become available and the services options can be narrowed, officials told council.

Changes had been made to areas including section 7.6 – Storm Water Detention and Treatment; Section 7.8 – Sanitary Sewer System and Section 8.2 – Development Phasing.

The plan is for future high school sites in north/ east Red Deer, and provides a framework for how the site will be developed for future high schools and sports field uses.

According to council notes, “The site will develop as a campus style development that will eventually include three high schools (public, Catholic and Francophone), and the site is also envisioned to include a series of sports fields to serve the schools and act as

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She said she is also con-

fident that there is flexibility to meet educational demands in other parts of the City should those needs arise.

“And not only that, we have an agreement that will be worked out meaning that we will continue with that kind of dialogue,” she

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Third reading passed seven to two with Handley and Wong voting against it. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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More than 2,000 cats find homes thanks to local agency

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A local animal adoption agency has recently reached a milestone after first opening six years ago.

Earlier this year, Whisker Rescue Society Red Deer and Area has found forever homes for 2,000 cats.

“When we hit our 1,000th adoption we thought that was so great and we didn’t think we would hit another

1,000 for quite a while. Suddenly, it came so quickly,” said Stacy Worobetz, president of the organization, which became a registered charity in June of 2008.

“It’s overwhelming and you almost try not to think about the number because it is a daunting task. And you don’t really get to stop and celebrate because it’s onto helping the next kitty.

“During our first months of operation, we were

only adopting out 10 cats a month. It soon became something that is all consuming but it’s wonderful.”

Aside from the adoptions, Whisker Rescue has also launched a program called the ‘Guardian Angel Sponsorship’.

This program allows people to make a meaningful difference if they are unable to foster a cat in their own home.

For $25 a month, people are able to support a cat in

Whisker Rescue’s care.

Those interested in the program can check out the organization’s web site and choose a cat to sponsor. Once a cat is chosen by someone, all funds donated go towards that particular cat.

“If people can’t take on a cat of their own or aren’t able to foster, than this is a great way for them to help make a difference,” said Worobetz. “It really helps our cats that need special

“Our monthly costs are sky high so this program ensures those cats get their special medication and special food. It’s also boosted everyone’s moral. You feel a connection. When a cat is sponsored through the program we put a little write up of who is sponsoring them on the web site.”

Citizens also looking to help out are able to donate to the ‘Sponsor a Spay or Neuter’ program where funds donated will help cat owners who cannot afford the entire cost of these procedures.

“This is a subsidized program, so we ask the owner to pay half. If they can’t, we don’t turn anyone away, but the list is also long,” said Worobetz.

Any donations of $20 and over are eligible for a taxdeductible receipt.

Meanwhile, Worobetz said the wait list for cats to be taken in by Whisker Rescue continues to grow.

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“It seems like for every cat we bring in, rescue and we adopt out, there’s probably 10 pregnant cats waiting.

“You save one and there are 30 that pop up again.

It’s a little disheartening and very frustrating,” she said. “There are more rescue agencies in Alberta than ever before and we still cannot keep up. I want to see an end to this cat population crisis. It’s so simple – spay and neuter your pets. That’s the heart of the matter.”

Volunteers and those willing to become involved with the foster program are also something that is needed at Whisker Rescue as well, Worobetz added.

“We have a lot of adult cats that need short-term fostering.

“We just need someone to foster them for a couple of weeks so they can get their first set of shots, go into quarantine, get them spayed or neutered and then they can go into the adoption program,” she said.

In addition, those wishing to adopt a cat can view them at a number of facilities around Red Deer including Deer Park Vet Hospital (420 - Allan St.), Piper Creek Vet Clinic (#1, 166 37428 RR 273) and Petsmart (5001 - 19 St.).

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Community Kindness The 360 Foundation Fourth Annual Fundraising Gala raised more than $25,000 this past weekend.

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POLICE BRIEFS CHARGES AFTER CRIME SPREE A 29-year-old Rocky Mountain House man faces numerous charges in relation to a daylong crime spree in the Sylvan Lake and Blackfalds area.

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Sylvan Lake RCMP received a report of a theft of motor vehicle from the Hewlett park area.

The complainant reported that her black Kia, which had been left running outside her residence to warm up, had been stolen when she had left it unattended for a few moments.

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Once outside the residence the homeowner observed the suspect enter into and drive away in a black Kia - the same vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier in the morning from the Hewlett Park area.

Police located the Kia abandoned a short distance away. Police Dog Services attended and tracked a suspect to a nearby farm when

it was determined that the suspect had stolen another older pickup.

A short time later, another call was received that the older pickup had been abandoned and a newer dark colour Ford truck had been taken in its place.

Later in the afternoon, Blackfalds RCMP received a report of a black 2006 Ford F350 being left at the Burnt Lake Stables located on secondary Hwy. 596 and RR 10. A male had been seen going through a parked vehicle and took $50 that had been in that vehicle. The culprit was last seen heading down the driveway on foot.

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clothing on a black quad with a rifle strapped to his back leaving the residence. The neighbour followed the male down RR 283 where the quad entered a field and proceeded east.

Blackfalds, Innisfail and Innisfail Freeway RCMP all attended to the area and did a search of all rural properties in an attempt to locate the quad and male.

Members were unable to locate the quad after extensive searches. At 4:29 p.m.

Blackfalds RCMP received information that the suspect on the quad had been seen driving west on Township Rd. 374 from RR 283. Patrols were made of the immediate area by members. Members spoke to the owner of one rural property and were advised that a male on a quad with a firearm had crossed his field to the southeast. RCMP members were advised of the new information and patrols were made of the area.

Eventually Blackfalds members located the suspect at another rural property still sitting on the quad and the suspect was finally taken into custody without incident. On arrest of the suspect, a shotgun and rifle were

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Tyler Joseph Shaw, 29, of Rocky Mountain House faces 14 charges including three counts of break and enter, one count of possession of stolen property, four counts of theft, and five weapons-related charges.

IMPAIRED ARRESTS Two impaired drivers were arrested and charged following a national check stop.

On Sept. 5th, Red Deer RCMP took part in the RCMP’s National Check Stop campaign to crack down on impaired drivers by running check stops at two locations in Red Deer.

As a result of these check stops, two impaired drivers were arrested and charged, one suspended driver was charged, one warrant was executed and 12 other tickets were issued.

As well as setting up check stops, Red Deer RCMP actively patrol for driving violations on every shift, using marked and unmarked police vehicles. Police are always vigilant for possible impaired drivers, and so are many concerned citizens who report impaired drivers to RCMP regularly.

ROBBERY AT 7-ELEVEN RCMP continue to search for two suspects involved in an armed robbery at a local convenience store.

On Sept. 5th at 11 p.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at the downtown 7-Eleven at 4702 50 St. Two men entered the business with their faces covered and one brandished a knife and threatened staff.

The suspects fled east down the alley across from 7-Eleven with several packages of cigarettes. No staff were injured during this robbery.

The two suspects were described as Caucasian males.

They were wearing black hoodies with the hoods up.

One suspect was wearing a black bandana covering his face and the other wearing a red bandana covering his face. Both suspects are about 6’ tall.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying the suspects responsible for this crime is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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Burn survivor Kelly Falardeau in City for empowering presentation

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Soroptimist Club of Red Deer is pleased to welcome Kelly Falardeau, a woman who was severely burned as a child as she shares her story of overcoming self-esteem issues, battling negativity and turning her life around.

The event will take place on Oct. 5th at the Bower Kin Community Hall from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Women ages 12 and up are invited to come and listen to Falardeau speak about her experiences, as well as to enjoy presentations by motivational speakers Trish Ellis and local Kalisha Mendonsa.

“My purpose is to teach women to love themselves. My message is to get women and teens to love their bodies no matter who you are or what you look like,” said Falardeau.

As a woman who lived with severe burn scarring for her whole life, Falardeau has had her share of depression, lack of self-confidence and struggles as she grew up requiring multiple surgeries, facial reconstruction and constant rejection.

Now, Falardeau shares her story as a successful keynote motivational speaker and has written multiple books on how women and teens can love their bodies and learn to appreciate themselves.

On Oct. 5th, she is welcoming women and teens to come and hear about how they can embrace what-

ever faults they feel they have and become strong women comfortable in their own skin, she said.

“My whole life I struggled with feeling beautiful, loved, wanted and needed and not being rejected. I remember praying to God and asking to not wake up or to wake up scarless. I remember my last doctor’s appointment when I was 18, when I was told there was nothing left that they could do for me,” said Falardeau.

“My whole life I felt ugly, unwanted and rejected. I never believed I would find somebody to love me, but now I know that’s not true. I know that because of the man I’m dating right now.”

Falardeau said that she’d like to keep this presentation for women and girls ages 12 and above, because they do deal with some mature themes such as sex, suicide and depression.

She shares stories of depression, anger and rejection but also of hope, encouragement and strength.

For years, Falardeau has been presenting herself to people and has been given many awards for her motivational speaking. Her presentation surrounds sharing the ‘three traps that keep women and teens feeling unloved, ugly and unwanted.’

She said that along with her three traps, she will, “Share the secrets that helped her grow from an ‘ugly, scar-faced girl’ into the beautiful successful woman (she) is now.”

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tional is not new to Falardeau. She has spoken at previous events held by the international volunteer organization whose aim is to transform the lives of women and girls through empowerment, information and connecting with communities.

Joining Falardeau will be Ellis, advocate and coach on the relationship between happiness, empowerment and wealth. She has created multiple programs and web-based coaching experiences that focus on the connection between emotional stability, happiness and financial success.

Red Deerian Mendonsa will also be speaking at the event regarding how her experience with bullying and a long struggle with depression helped her become a confident, successful young woman.

“Too many times we let strangers control our thoughts, and I decided strangers would not control me. I met a great speaker and was told to use my scars as my gift and be a speaker. I spent my whole life trying to ignore my scars and blend in.

I just wanted the feeling of being in love with myself, and now I am,” said Falardeau.

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Jim Prentice names new cabinet Newly elected Premier Jim Prentice named his cabinet earlier this week.

“As of this moment, Alberta is under new management. This is a new government with new leadership, new voices and a new way of doing things. Today and in the days and weeks to come we will take strong and decisive action to bring real and tangible change to the way in which Alberta is governed,” said Prentice.

The new cabinet has 16 ministers and three associate ministers, in addition to the premier. This is down from the 19 ministers and 10 associate ministers that were swornin last December.

Red Deer South MLA Cal Dallas has been named legislative secretary, intergovernmental relations and will report directly to Prentice. Dallas will also remain on the treasury board.

Dallas was the former international and intergovernmental relations minister.

Prentice has now taken over that portfolio.

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He said he will also bring new leadership and significant reform to the civil service, bring a new approach to how the government operates within Canada and around the globe and bring a new focus to the priorities of Albertans, especially as it relates to key public services.

The premier and members of cabinet who are not sitting MLAs will seek seats in by-elections. These include Stephen Mandel who was appointed as the health minister and Gordon Dirks who was named the new education minister.

Ric McIver, who ran for the premier’s seat was named minister of jobs, skills, training and labour.

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Sylvan Lake is ready to host Hockeyville game

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Earlier this year Canada watched as Sylvan Lake fought for votes, displayed tremendous amounts of community spirit and eventually won the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2014.

The impact of this title is huge, officials say. Being crowned Hockeyville gave Sylvan Lake over $100,000

to use for upgrades for a fallen arena as well as the opportunity to host a preseason NHL game with the Calgary Flames versus the Arizona Coyotes.

Tickets are currently being distributed by the Hockeyville committee volunteers for the Sept. 24th NHL exhibition game.

The game starts at 5 p.m. and will be held at the Sylvan Lake Multiplex.

“The absolute best part about being named Hockeyville has been the community spirit that was built up and that was necessary to make it this far.

“When the arena fell, our community came together - no amount of money or award could ever equal that,” said Mayor of Sylvan Lake Sean McIntyre.

“Carrying the name of Hockeyville is a reward

to Sylvan Lakers for their community spirit. It is evident in the massive volunteer efforts, which have been staggering. I can’t say enough about the selfless giving and time invested by numerous volunteers for Hockeyville.”

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Now, the town is able to put the devastation behind them and look forward to the opening of the new NexSource Centre. Mayor McIntyre said, “The new facility will effectively link together the existing arena and pool.”

He explained the facilities would be connected by a central lobby, located on what is currently 48 St. The new arena is planned to have two NHL size ice surfaces, a curling facility, a running track, a pool, a senior’s centre and a children’s area. According to McIntyre, conceptual plans are hoped to be completed early in fall.

Sylvan Lake received an outpouring of support from neighbouring communities following the collapse of their arena. During the voting process in March, thousands of votes were submitted to show support for the town.

“Now, long after emergency that was the arena collapse in January, our neighbours are still here for us.”

Graham Parsons, president of the Sylvan Lake Hockey Camp said Hockeyville is not just about a game.

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A look back at the history of Red Deer’s Coudsi family On Sept. 17th, His Holiness, Pope Tawadros II, the pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church, made a historic visit to Red Deer. The City has never been visited before by one of the popes of Christendom.

Pope Tawadros II lives in Egypt and heads the largest Christian Church in Egypt and the Middle East.

This ancient church has suffered discrimination and violence because of the fact they are Christians.

The situation has become more acute with the turmoil in Egypt and the wars in places such as Syria and Iraq. Another ancient branch of Christianity, which has suffered over the centuries, is the Armenian Apostolic (Orthodox) Church. This church’s roots go back to the apostles St. Bartholomew and St. Thaddeus (St. Jude of James).

While the church was persecuted by the Roman emperors, it became the first state Christian church in 301 A.D. (the Emperor Constantine did not declare

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The Armenian Christians enjoyed periods of toleration followed by persecution, depending upon who had seized control of their homelands. Over time, many settled in Syria, as there was reasonable toleration of Christians and other religious minorities in such cities as Damascus and Aleppo.

One Armenian Christian family, who made Damascus their home, was the Coudsi family. Generally, they prospered.

However, by the turn of the last century, the Ottoman Empire was collapsing and government persecution began to increase.

Hence, in 1903, Alex,

George and Cesar decided to emigrate to Canada, settling in Montreal. Another brother decided to move to the Philippines, while a sister moved to Mexico.

In 1912, Alex Coudsi, along with some fellow Armenian investors from Quebec, decided to venture into cattle ranching in Central Alberta. They purchased 1,440 acres of land east of Red Deer in the Hillsdown/Valley Centre districts. The price paid was nearly $20,000, considered a very large sum of money at the time.

The ranch had been originally been assembled

by James and Anna Lund Geissinger, who had moved to California. However, the property had become known as the Bar EP Ranch, after J.F. Edge-Partingdon, one of the original settlers on the property.

Meanwhile, George Coudsi moved into Red Deer and established the Aurora Café on the east side of Gaetz Avenue. George developed a reputation for the high quality and diverse

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George also ran a profitable catering business.

Since the Coudsi’s were supporters of arts and culture, among the events staged by George were banquets in support of the Red Deer Theatrical Club.

Unfortunately, a sharp recession set in during 1913. Conditions worsened in the summer of 1914 with the outbreak of the First World War. George closed the Aurora Cafe. He bought the Commercial Café on Ross Street, which he later sold to George Moon and Charlie Chuck in 1916.

In 1915, a massacre of Armenians in what is now Turkey commenced.

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EARLY BUSINESS - George Coudsi’s Aurora Café on the east side of Gaetz Avenue, south of the intersection with Ross Photo courtesy of the Red Deer and District Archives P110 Street, 1914. overseas, together with the general hardships of the War and the post-War economic depression, George moved back to Montreal.

Cesar moved to the United States for a while where he worked as an electrician.

However, he too eventually moved back to Montreal.

Alex continued to own the EP Ranch, but often found it difficult to pay for the management and taxes on the holdings. Finally, in 1942, the ranch was sold to the Lawrence brothers of Pine Lake. It became the home of Ben and Mabel Lawrence, and their two sons, Tony and Tom.

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CITY ROAD CLOSURES Starting this past Monday, road closures began on 53 Ave. to allow for the installation of a sanitary line. Crews began work on the north end of 53 Ave. and will move south. The new sanitary line installation is divided into the following stages of work - north of 54 St.; 54 St. to 52 St.; 52 St. to approximately 125m south of 52 St. and tie in the sewer line at Ross St. Each stage of work is expected to take about one week to complete, however all construction activities are weather dependent. During the work, there will be no through access for vehicles. Note all businesses will remain open during this work.

At times, however, access may be limited. There will be additional parking available at certain times during the work and pedestrian access will be maintained to all businesses.

The new line will relieve some of the load of the existing line, while allowing for future development in Riverlands.

For more information about the Taylor Drive Improvements Project, visit www.reddeer.ca/constructionseason.

ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS Red Deer Arts Council and their partners are thrilled to have been selected as a Host Celebration Site for the 2014 Alberta Culture Days.

Alberta Culture Days runs Sept. 26-28th and is the province’s largest celebration of heritage, arts, community spirit and cultural diversity. To learn more, visit http://culture.alberta.ca/culturedays/.

From Sept. 26th to Sept. 28th, the streets around the downtown core of Red Deer come alive with dance, performances, pop-up galleries, museum exhibits and workshops, chalk artists, buskers, kid’s activities, demonstration artists, plays, walking tours and all manner of arts and culture events.

The events will be co-hosted by many community partners including Central Alberta Refugee Effort, Central Alberta Retired Teachers Association, Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association, Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, The Hub on Ross, Red Deer Public Library, Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery, Against the Wall Theatre (Bull Skit), Red Deer Downtown Business Association, Red Deer College, Nuit Blanche and the City of Red Deer Culture Services.

All the events around the City can be found on the Red Deer Arts Council’s web site at www.reddeerartscouncil.ca.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT VALUES HOLDING STEADY Though overall permit values are down compared to this time last year, residential permit values remain strong.

Residential permit values from January to August 2014 are estimated at $77,627,283, exceeding values of $71,420,867

estimated for the same period last year.

Contributing to this increase was a permit issued to Laebon Developments Inc. valued at $5 million for a new apartment building being constructed at 31A Timberstone Way. Permit values in the commercial sector have also seen an increase, from August 2013’s $468,110 to last month’s $2,607,601.

“We continue to see positive signs of growth, with the value of building permits in-process increasing to over $125 million from the $80 million reported in June,” said Erin Stuart, development & licensing supervisor.

Monthly permit statistics are posted on the City’s website at www.reddeer.ca/inspections.

CITY LANDS SUSTAINABILITY GRANT Red Deer is getting greener thanks to a grant supporting the greening of municipal properties across Canada.

The City of Red Deer has received a $25,000 grant from the CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up program, in partnership with Tree Canada and Communities in Bloom.

This matching grant, along with funds provided by Red Deer City council, will allow for the planting of thousands of trees – with an emphasis on native species – along neighbourhood streets, parks, and throughout Red Deer’s natural areas.

“Red Deerians value their green spaces, placing a special significance on our community’s trees,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

“We are grateful for the support to improve our urban forest, while enhancing the quality of life for residents and users of our parks system.”

In the 2014 City Budget, council committed an additional $100,000 in funding towards replacement trees in older neighbourhoods. Red Deer’s application was chosen by CN EcoConnexions in 2014 as an outstanding example of a municipal greening program.

ALBERTA GREEN ENERGY DOORS The City of Red Deer is calling all users, producers, and advocates of decentralized energy – energy produced close to where it is used – to consider opening their doors to the public for a one day sustainability show and tell on Oct. 4th.

Alberta Green Energy Doors 2014 is a one-day celebration of green energy initiatives to increase awareness about green energy options.

The event involves those who have successful decentralized energy projects sharing these initiatives to anyone who may be interested. This is a province-wide event and the City of Red Deer is hoping to have local participants sign up to host events which showcase their facilities and efforts. Alberta Green Energy Doors 2014 is open to residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings.

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Organizations with questions can contact Katina Tam, Environmental Program Specialist with the City of Red Deer at katina.tam@reddeer.ca.

RESPECTABLE HIRING CLIMATE EXPECTED Red Deer area employers expect a respectable hiring climate for the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

“Survey data reveals that 24 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (October to December), while five per cent anticipate cutbacks,” stated Randy Upright, CEO of Manpower’s Alberta region. Another 68% of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels in the upcoming quarter, while a further 3% are unsure about their hiring intentions.

“With seasonal variations removed from the data, Red Deer’s fourth quarter Net Employment Outlook of 19 per cent is a significant decrease of 13 percentage points when compared to the previous quarterly Outlook,” said Upright. “It is also a small, two percentage point increase from the Outlook reported during the same time last year. Yet, the Outlook still indicates a steady hiring pace for the upcoming months.”

RED DEER IN TOP 10 HOTTEST JOB MARKETS Red Deer is the eighth hottest job market in the country, according to a study by Express Employment Professionals, the largest franchised staffing firm in North America.

The study lists the 50 hottest job markets in Canada, with Alberta having five cities in the top 10: Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary.

“Red Deer is a great choice for those looking to relocate for work thanks to the City’s dedication to smart sustainable growth, access to year-round recreational activities, a wide range of entertainment and dining choices and warm hospitality,” said John Sennema, land and economic development manager.

To help in the job search, the study identifies the top advertised occupations in each province. The most common job vacancies throughout Canada are in the retail, food service, and transportation industries. “This study reaffirms Red Deer’s job market continues to grow and expand, which is something we have witnessed in new developments like Queens Business Park. Red Deer continues to invest in developing land to support economic growth and job creation in our community,” said Sennema.

Currently, the top occupations in Red Deer are in the industrial, electrical and construction trades, retail, and healthcare and social assistance. Labour forecasts created for the City of Red Deer’s Economic Development Strategy anticipate employment growth in nearly every industry sector over the next 10 years. “The City’s Economic Development Strategy will look at how to seize the job growth opportunities, as well as how to address labour shortages, which can be a concern for our local small and medium business owners.”

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tars of Red Deer D will be the guest speaker. Dav speaker David will show the club members how he builds hand made guitars from solid wood.

Once + Future: Canadian Contemporary Ceramics – show until Oct. 19th at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery featuring postemerging artists; Alwyn O’Brien, Amelie Proulx, Brendan Tang, Alex McLeod and Alysse Bowd. New voices and ideas merging the medium of ceramics and technology. Go to www.reddeermuseum.com/whatson for details.

Reception: Oct. 3rd, 7 to 9 p.m.

Also, check out ‘Lucent: Works in Light and Shadow’ through to Oct. 26th. An internationally known and respected artist, Trudy Golley’s ceramic forms

Email contact is townandcountrydance@airenet.com.

Red Deer & District Garden Club next meeting and memberships due is on Sept. 18th at 7 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave. Our program for the evening is on The Dirt on Dahlias

by Wayne Roberts. Wayne will explain how to dig, divide, store and replant dahlia tubers and glad corms. October meeting will be on pressed flower cards.

Press your own flowers for this program. For more information go to our web site at www.Facebook.Com/RedDeerGardenClub.

Scottish Country Dancing has classes held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church and go from

the Bashaw School of Music and drama programs and the Majestic Theatre. Jonathan’s Legacy is a non-profit company set up due to the death of our son Jonathan on Feb. 5th, 2014 due to complications of Epilepsy. Jonathan had done so much to help others and we are continuing his work where he could not. For tickets, contact Jan in Bashaw at 587-991-0700 or Shawn in Bashaw at 780-819-6399.

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 partici-

The Friday afternoon Seniors Curling League at Red Deer’s Pidherney Centre is looking for a few more teams. We are taking a maximum of 24 teams, if you’re interested call 403-346-3777 or drop by registration night from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday Sept.

18th at the Pidherney Centre.

Red Deer is fortunate to have a plethora of agencies which improve the quality of life for all citizens. On Sept. 18th, dozens of these agencies will showcase their services at the second annual DEHR to Care Information Fair at Hunting Hills High School. A smudging at 4:45 p.m. on the west patio kicks off the event. Displays will run from 5 p.m to 9 p.m. in the school gathering area.

Entertainment at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., along with art work displays highlight the talent of young Red Deerians.

Although there is no admission fee, non-perishable items will be accepted for the food bank in addition to gently used books suitable for elementary students for the YIMBY project.

DEHR to Care encompasses a series of initiatives pursued by the ATA Red Deer City Local No. 60 Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Committee.

The Central Alberta Woodworkers Guild will hold their meeting on Sept. 18th at 7 p.m. at the Canadian University College north of Lacombe. At the main intersection on campus go west around the bend in the road to the shop facility on your left.

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capture, obstruct, transmit, and redirect light, exploiting light’s many qualities. An artist’s talk runs Sept. 21st at 2 p.m. Artist Talk included with admission.

Reception: Oct. 3rd, from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit www.reddeermuseum.com/whatson for details.

Town & Country Dance Club Couples Old Time Social Dance Lessons - six consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning Oct. 14th through to Nov. 18th at the Bower-Kin Community Center - 85 Boyce St. $70 a couple or $35 for singles. No need to have a partner but pre-registration is required in order to keep the male/female ratio equitable. Dry comfortable shoes required for comfort and to keep dance floor clean. Things start at 7 p.m. with Step Above – more advanced.

At 8 p.m. it’s basic social dance for beginner to intermediate.

Please call Doug and Doris at 403-728-3333 or 403-391-3016 to register as space is limited.

September to May. A certified teacher comes 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 403-343-0975 or 403-347-0907 or visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.com.

Tickets on sale now for Jonathan’s Legacy Fundraising Day! Tickets are on sale now for the Golf Tournament at Bashaw Golf and Country Club at 10 a.m. on Sept.

20th. Tickets are $75 and include nine holes, cart, steak lunch and great prizes. If you have your own cart or do not want a cart your ticket is $65 for the nine holes, steak lunch and great prizes. You can save $10 on your golf ticket if you also purchase the pig roast/silent auction ticket for $50. It includes a Pig Roast, door prizes, talent, entertainment and silent auction of amazing items.

Proceeds are to help epilepsy,

pants. Sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Contact Connie at 403-396-1523.

Choral Singers Unite Society CSUS is holding auditions for placement. (September to May 2015) We are looking for singers of all ages for the 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. Phone 403-3093032 or contact at lisaward@ me.com. For more information go to www.csusreddeer.com.

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 are at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St. at 7 p.m. We will be preparing for our annual Renaissance Feast performances, to

be held at the end of November. Contact Sadie at 403-3475166 for more information.

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

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

Tickets for Red Deer Hospice’s Second Sunflower Ladies’ Lunch on Sept. 24th are now on sale at www.reddeerhospice. com or from Hospice directly.

The luncheon, which runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, has been renamed Sunflower Ladies Bag Lunch but lunch will not come in a bag.

Rather the event will feature a table auction of handbags and purses - because what is a ladies event without shopping!

Each table will feature a new designer handbag as a center piece and luncheon guests will have the opportunity to bid on the bags in a silent auction format. Bids will be not be visible to other guests and at the end of the luncheon the highest bidder on each bag will take it home. All unsuccessful bids will be considered donations to Red Deer Hospice and the bidder will receive a charitable tax receipt in the amount of their bid. Funds raised will go towards the Hospice’s Fund a Day program supporting dayto-day resident care. Tickets are $40 each and lunch will be a three course sit down meal of soup, salad and dessert.

Tickets are also available at www.reddeerhospice.com.

Annual Rock & Roll Dance Party. Sept. 19th at 8:30 p.m.

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Sept. 22nd-23rd – The Leadership Centre of Central Alberta presents the second annual Leadership Conference. Included in the cost of this two-day event are live speakers, Leadercast presenters, meals and the Monday evening gala ticket. To check out the schedule of events and to register online visit www. theleadershipcentre.caFor additional information call The Leadership Centre at 403-340-0324.

Sept. 22nd – The Leadership Centre of Central Alberta Monday evening Gala, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets available by registering online at www. theleadershipcentre.ca and includes meal, Pillar of the Community award and Alberta Sings competition. For additional information call The Leadership Centre at 403-340-0324.

Red Deer Art Club is having a workshop with Marianne Harris as the instructor. She will be working in acrylics and mixed media with positive and negative shapes, figures or other subjects of choice. We will adhere texture material to canvas, then paint images on top. Bring photos of subjects of your choice. For any questions contact Red Deer Art Club at reddeerartclub@gmail.com.

The workshop will be held Sept.

20th, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall 5579 47 St. Red Deer, Alberta. $40 for Red Deer Art Club members and $60 for non-members.

The Scott School Hall Community’s Chain Lakes Horseback Poker Rally is Sept. 28 starting at 10 a.m. until noon. All riders must register on arrival. The pancake breakfast runs 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

More information – call 403783-6858 or 403-784-3511.

The Canadian Ski Patrol - Red Deer Zone/Mountain Division is having recruitment of volunteer patrollers and information nights Oct. 7-8th at 7 p.m. at Firemaster 4728 – 78A St. Cl. In Red Deer. For information, call Richard Hornby at 403-304-9655.

Contemporary Showcase presents Composition Workshops with Malcolm Bell. Oct. 25th and Nov. 1st. 10 – 11:30 a.m. (novice & young composers), 11:30 a.m. to

1 p.m. (more advanced composers). Entry fee $20 per session or $35 for both. For more information, call Joyce at 403-3468617 Janice at 403-783-5377 or email Joyce at jtemms@shaw.ca.

Limited seating – registar early.

Registration deadline – Oct. 17th.

Contemporary Showcase Festival 2014 Nov. 21st and 22nd at RDC. Registration deadline – Oct. 31st. This non-competitive festival is for piano, voice & compositions, open to the students of any music teacher in Central Alberta. We will accept the performance of any Canadian composition, including more ‘popular’ music. For more information and registration forms, please call Joyce at 403-346-8617 or

members to lead and strengthen our organization including strategic management and board level governance. Board members will have skills and expertise in the areas of organizational management such as finance and human resources and should be comfortable with fundraising. Board members are required to attend all board meetings, attend as many FSCA functions as possible, contribute their opinion for the betterment of the agency, fulfill specific duties assigned including work on sub-committees or task groups, establish and maintain key community relationships, act as an ambassador for FSCA, its employees, clients, programs and services and attend the AGM. Call Liz or Sandy at 403- 309-

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p.m. Auction to follow. You u can have a funtastic evening while assisting the Lions’ efforts to promote the greater good of the community. For information, call Suzanne Levac 403-728-0138.

A Cookie Walk runs Oct. 4th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Sunnybrook United Church. 12 Stanton Street Red Deer. Buy a box for $6 and fill your box with your choice of cookies.. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee.

Come early for the best selection. For further information contact Linda 403-347-6073.

Medicine River Wildlife Centre announces their First Annual Hike and Bike fund raising event on Oct. 4th. Bring your pledges and

If you are reading this, so are your potential customers.

This year, the 27th for the Canadian Cancer Society (Red Deer) annual Jail & Bail Fundraiser runs Oct. 23rd at Parkland Mall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Celebrity judges will once again be convicting and setting bail amounts for felon’s friends, family and employees who have had arrested by officers or volunteers for anything from drinking too much coffee, snoring, wearing the wrong shirt or just for being themselves. Or any other reason you can think of. After their forgone conviction they have their mug shot taken and are put in our maximum security jail where they must by phone raise the dollar amount of the fine set by the celebrity judge. Check out www.cancer.ca for more details.

Family Services of Central Alberta is looking for a few talented and conscientious volunteer board

8215 or email fsca@fsca.ca to find out whether this volunteer opportunity is right for you.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing fourpart a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

FUN$CASINO – The Spruce View & District Lions Club will hold a Fun$Casino, Oct. 4th at the Spruce View Community Hall.

Casino hours - 7:30 to 10:30

Downsizing and Moving Ahead II, Oct. 4th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Redwoods Retirement Residence. Coffee and lunch provided. $50 or 2 for $75.

A continuation of Downsizing and Moving Forward I, this course will delve deeper into the physical and emotional blocks to reaching the goal of clearing out the ‘peripheral and the negative’ elements of our lives.

Freed Up Financial Living, Nov. 1st 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Balmoral Bible Chapel. Couples $75, Singles $40. Coffee and lunch provided. Facilitated

by Helmut Giesbrecht, participants will learn how to develop a personal spending plan, prioritize financial goals, reduce debt and much more.

Discover tools and develop skills that help you control your finances so your finances don’t control you! Call Shalom at 403-342-0339 to register.

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403-346-3356 Janice at 403-783-5377 or email Joyce at jtemms@shaw.ca.

move to a smaller home home, or just lighten the load of earthly possessions. Designed for those downsizing their own possessions as well as those who need to help others downsize before a move. Presenters: Lynne Ring (The Organizing Guru) and Lyn Lamers (Education Coordinator, Shalom Counselling Centre). Call Shalom at 403-342-0339 to register.

spend a day hiking or mountain biking, at a level of your choice, in beautiful mountain scenery west of Nordegg. You’ll be provided with good company, a gift bag, a wonderful home cooked breakfast, lunch and BBQ supper, guided hikes or mountain biking adventures, then relax by a fire and enjoy the country sounds of Tera Lee, make some smores and new friends. Space is limited so reserve now.

Medicine River Wildlife Centre is also seeking volunteer guides and sponsors for this event.

For full details visit www.mrwc. ca or call 403-728-3467.

MEETINGS Shalom Counselling presents ‘Downsizing and Moving Forward I’, Sept. 22nd and Sept. 24th, 6 to 8 p.m. at Golden Circle in Red Deer. $50 or 2 for $75. Learn how to downsize personal and family possessions in order to

Alberta Health Services is inviting local individuals to attend supportive health information workshops that are helping Albertans make positive adjustments to their lifestyles. The workshops are offered as part of the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP). The assortment of AHLP workshops cover a range of information, including heart health, weight management, nutrition, diabetes care, chronic illness management and more. All sessions are led by AHS professionals who share their expertise in group discussions and provide support and encouragement to participants.

Each workshop is free of charge.

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

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Volunteering opportunities in Central Alberta For more information about volunteering in Central Alberta or if you are an organization or an event needing volunteers, visit Volunteer Central at www.volunteercentral.ca, email info@volunteercentral.ca or call 403-346-3710.

Dress for Success Central Alberta is seeking board members who are interested in helping to further the growth of this very worthwhile organization. For more information contact Dagmar Hargreaves, dhargreaves@ epssworks.com 403-302-7777.

The Canadian Diabetes Association will be holding the ‘Lace Up with Team Diabetes 3 km or 5 km Walk or Run’ on Oct. 4 at Heritage Ranch in Red Deer.

Volunteer on the planning committee or volunteer the day of the event. Numerous positions are available both on and off the course. For more information contact Helen Robertson, helen. robertson@diabetes.ca 403-3464631.

Red Deer Regional Hospital - Hospitality Main Floor Collection Lab is seeking volunteers to assist in this very busy area with all incoming patients, processing requisitions and managing patient flow. For more information

contact Brenda Farwell, brenda. farwell@albertahealthservices. ca or 403-343-4715 ext. 1.

Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society wants you to join the talented, skilled and selfless individuals who offer their gift of time. Their dedication and contribution creates a positive impact within our service to strengthen our ability to reach out into the community.

For more information contact Gloria Derksen, admin@victimsupport.ca. Phone 403-885-3355.

Extendicare Michener Hill is looking for people who may assist with breakfast, our busiest meal of the day! Help household staff through serving meals to residents, socializing with them while they eat, clearing and washing dishes, etc. Breakfast Club backup volunteers free up the staff so they can assist residents who may not be able to feed themselves. For more information contact Jessica Dinan, jdinan@extendicare.com or phone 403-348-0340 ext. 8214.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Red Deer- looking to make a difference? Enjoy working with children? The Learning Disabilities Association

of Red Deer is currently seeking individuals for our tutoring program (reading and writing or math). For more information contact Hannah, programs@ldreddeer.ca or 403-340-3885.

CNIB invites you to make a difference in the life of someone who is blind or partially sighted by volunteering just a couple hours a week. For more information contact Wody Bergquist, wody.bergquist@cnib.ca or 403346-0037.

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is currently recruiting volunteers to work a bingo shifts once a month, at Red Deer Bingo Centre in the position of chair, paymaster, card cash controller or card seller; all volunteers must be at least 18 years old. For more information contact Janice Fogarty at jfogarty@alzheimer.ab.ca or 403-342-0448.

Bethany Care Society has adopted two cats and needs volunteers to help with their maintenance. You can also take them to visit and play with the residents.

For more information contact Ann Van Hemmen at Ann.vanhemmen@bethanyseniors.com or 403-357-3702.

The Canadian Cancer Society is currently seeking a recruitment lead for our annual Red Deer Jail N Bail event. For more information contact Trueman Macdonald at volunteer@cancer. ab.ca or 780-437 8402.

Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for experienced volunteer directors for board of directors. For more information contact Graham Barclay at gbarclay@shaw.ca.

The Canadian Red Cross Society is seeking members for its provincial and regional advisory committees in Alberta. For more information contact Andrea Peters at pac.ab@redcross.ca.

Catholic Social Services is recruiting volunteers to provide guidance and support to newly housed individuals who will be taking part in the Welcome Home for Homeless Program in Red Deer. Call Rev. Linda Ervin at 403347-6073 for more.

Central Alberta Aids Network Society (CAANS) is looking for a volunteer to assist in data entry. Training will be provided.

For more information contact Aisley Miles at Engage@CAANS. org or 403-346-8858.

Central Alberta Refugee Effort- enrich your life and that of a newcomer by becoming a Central Alberta Refugee Effort volunteer.

Learn more about other cultures while assisting newcomers with their integration into our community. There are various opportunities available for volunteers at C.A.R.E. For more information contact Cristina Franco at cristina.franco@care2centre.ca or 403- 346-8818.

Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society is seeking volunteer advocates - We need a few good men and women to accept the challenge of helping others in the community and to make a difference in the lives of victims of crime and tragedy. For more information contact Gloria Derksen at admin@victimsupport.ca. Or phone 403-885-3355.

The Children’s Wish Foundation is looking for event volunteers. Be a part of the magic of planning and coordinating a Wishmaker Walk in your area or assisting with a charity casino and help grant wishes for children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. For more information contact Laurie Bienert at laurie.bienert@childrenswish.ca or 1-800-267-9474.

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ENTERTAINMENT Canadian comic promises big laughs on fall trek Steve Patterson of CBC Radio’s The Debaters brings tour to City

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Acclaimed comic Steve Patterson, named the 2011 and 2013 Stand-Up Comedian of the Year, makes a City stop this month.

The host of CBC Radio’s comedy show The Debaters performs at the Memorial Centre Sept.

27th. Though most familiar to more than 750,000 weekly listeners as the host of The Debaters, it is as an international headline stand-up comedian where Patterson truly shines.

But before his knack for comedy flourished, he had his sites set on being a lawyer.

“I had to give it a go because I had a scholarship, but I decided it just wasn’t for me.”

A business degree led to an advertising stint, which inadvertently ended up providing him with inspiration for a full-time career in stand-up in 1997 when he lost his job as a copywriter for making an ad about an amusement park ‘too amusing’.

“I started doing amateur nights when I was at York University, but never thought about comedy as a possible career,” he explains. “And the only reason I got into advertising was because it gave me the chance to be sort of funny and still have a regular job. Then I realized I would rather be ‘funny-funny’ than just ‘advertising sort-of funny’.”

He also realized much of his comedic work in advertising would never see the light of day because clients just wouldn’t take a chance on it. “When I became my own boss, I knew that the only people who could tell me that something wasn’t funny were the audiences at my shows, and if that happens it could make me feel bad – but at least I’d have the chance to say something funny right after that.”

Patterson was the kind of kid

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who indeed liked to joke around.

“If you can make the teacher laugh, you don’t get in trouble.”

Some teachers would even give him time to read out loud to the class and let his imagination take flight with all kinds of humourous anecdotes. “If you can figure out a way to make the powers that be laugh, then everyone will laugh, and that certainly extends to corporate shows. If you can make the boss laugh, then everyone feels better.”

At home, his skilled were honed that much further. “It was an Irish household so there was lots of laughter, lots of storytelling and lots of embellishing of things that weren’t really true.

I also have four older brothers, who would all consider themselves better comedians than I am.”

Patterson has since performed across Canada, as well as Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, the UK, the U.S. and even the United Arab Emirates. Performing in Ireland and Australia – and of course Canada – are especially enjoyable because folks in these countries can honestly laugh at themselves.

By 2010, accolades for his work garnered him a third invitation to perform on the Just For Laughs televised gala. Considered to be the highlight of the show by critics and audiences alike, Patterson’s performance prompted the comedy icon and gala host Steve Martin to quip, “If I’d known he was going to be that good, I would have cancelled him.”

Patterson went on to be named Canada’s Best Male Stand-Up Comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards in 2011 and again at the most recent awards in 2013.

This September, Patterson begins the final leg of a national tour with his one man show – ‘This Is Not Debatable!’

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With his gift for capturing a funny turn of phrase, he seizes the opportunity to express opinions he doesn’t get to voice as moderator of The Debaters while throwing in a couple of original satirical songs to boot.

He’s open to fresh ideas breaking into his stream of consciousness, too. It’s not all firmly scripted – there’s plenty of spontaneity to spice up the mix.

“Billy Connolly is probably my favourite comedian to see live – he knows how he’s going to start the show, and he knows how he’s going to end the show, but you can tell when he goes so far off book that he doesn’t even know what he’s going to say next.

“So he’s actually creating comedy on the spot. I think people appreciate that,” he says.

“I really like that kind of comedy. I also love commenting on what’s going on in the room every night.

“I like doing a mixture of written material and reacting to what’s going on in the crowd that night.”

Meanwhile, other film and TV highlights over the years include the Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival in 2001, Comedy Now! (2003), the Halifax Comedy Festival, Stranger at the Door (2004), Just for Laughs (2006), the Great Canadian Laugh Off and the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

As to being named Stand-Up Comedian of the Year twice, Patterson said the designation is very meaningful. “It’s a nice shot in the arm to know that there are people who do what you do that respect it. It’s a nice show of support.”

For tickets or more information about his Red Deer show, call the Black Knight Ticket Centre at 403-755-6626 or visit www.blackknightinn.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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City man continues to explore his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;literary sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deer author Victor Ratzlaff has just released his latest title Choosing the Best, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excited to share the project with readers through two upcoming community events.

Two book launches are planned â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ďŹ rst is set for Sept. 20th from 1 to 5 p.m. in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Warehouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next to Living Stones Church. A program will begin at 2 p.m.

The next launch runs at the Red Deer Public Library downtown in the Waskasoo Room on Sept. 27th from 1 to 5 p.m. Ratzlaff will read excerpts from Choosing the Best at each.

The book is a sequel to 2012â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creation Wars, which followed the experiences of a gifted teacher in a prairie town back in the 1950s.

In spite of his Christian faith, Peter struggles with the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views of creation which argue for

a relatively young earth, and the emerging scientiďŹ c views supporting a much older universe.

What does this mean for Peter and his family, who are ďŹ nding themselves increasingly isolated from the community? Their questioning lands them in the middle of a building storm of controversy as they sincerely seek to hang onto their faith as well.

Ratzlaff had no plans to write a follow-up to Creation Wars, but as time passed ideas began to percolate about some of the experiences that could be awaiting characters in that book. So Choosing the Best essentially continues the story, with a focus on Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Iris Marten who leaves home for medical studies. The plot revolves around the testing that the new environment brings to her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;faith, emotions and idealsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

For one thing, things grow more complicated as she gets to know Tim, who holds to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;liber-

VICTOR RATZLAFF al theology and a humanitarian passionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and another classmate Milton who is struggling with his own sexual identity. Iris is inďŹ&#x201A;uenced by both men and their stories and issues, and she also has

to deal with some hardships of her own, including a betrayal in relation to some of her own research work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly about Iris, who is the teenaged daughter in the ďŹ rst book,â&#x20AC;? explained Ratzlaff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do bring her parents in from time to time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they come into the picture, so it is a sequel.â&#x20AC;?

These run the gamut from tensions between a liberal and a more traditional, evangelical theology, various perspectives on homosexuality and Miltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exploration of how his own growing faith will affect his direction in life, and ďŹ nding the strength to forgive when circumstances could otherwise lead to utter bitterness and resentment.

Of course, with the story set in the 1950s, Ratzlaff had to continually consider what societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitudes were in terms of these topics as well at that time.

Having been a student at that time, that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as difďŹ cult as

one might think. And his own experiences from that era have no doubt helped him fashion characters that are accessible and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;realâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

He also has a knack for understanding where his characters are coming from.

These arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one-dimensional people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ratzlaff knows how each one thinks and feels about things, and convincingly brings them to life. That creative sensitivity extends to not just descriptions of settings, but how each character speaks and interprets their own world and their own shifting circumstances.

Ratzlaff ďŹ rst took up writing about 17 years ago. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s found the process of creating a world complete with well-rounded characters to be an extremely fulďŹ lling and rewarding experience.

Books can be purchased by emailing vratzlaff@gmail.com or on Amazon.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

Big things ahead for Lacombe band YoungFellas

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express Good things are happening for Lacombe music group YoungFellas.

Andrew Galloway, Jordan Galloway, Dalton Case and Dane Blacquiere, known as YoungFellas just ďŹ nished playing one of their favourite music festivals, Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own, and are looking forward to some developments about to happen with the group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own) is one of the most fun shows I think that we have ever played,â&#x20AC;? said Andrew, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone there is just a big music supporter.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a lot of people, but the people who are there count.â&#x20AC;?

YoungFellas play later this month at the Slumland Theatre in Red Deer on Sept. 21st for the Ronald McDonald House Little Rock Stars show.

Meanwhile, Jordan said the Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own festival serves as a good get-together with other bands as well.

He said that while playing in different places throughout the year, the group gets to meet a lot of people but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see them often. However, they are all together at Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own. Andrew said the group has attended the festival for a number of years. He added they have always been involved in some way, whether it be playing with different groups, working security or doing ďŹ lmwork for other bands.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t missed this festival since we were old enough to know what it was,â&#x20AC;? said Andrew.

A fairly young band, YoungFellas has been together for just over two years, though the members have known each other and been playing for much longer. Andrew and Jordan are brothers and all four of the members where in high school at the same time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown up pretty close together,â&#x20AC;? said Andrew.

Case and Andrew formed the group when they both moved back to Lacombe at the same time.

Neither was playing in a group at the time and so they decided to jam together after meeting for the ďŹ rst time in a few years. Jordan

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and Blacquiere joined the jam sessions and the group was formed. One year ago, YoungFellas caught a big break when they won Rock 104â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rockstar Search Battle of the Bands. The prize of the competition was a free recording session for one song and the chance to open for Prism at the Rock 104 birthday bash.

YoungFellas actually paid to have a second song recorded as well. Jordan, bassist and backup vocalist for the group, said that opportunity was a big deal because it allows potential venues to hear them before booking and airtime grants them some exposure as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got lucky with that because to have your music played on radio it needs to

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be professionally mastered by someone who is already established in the industry,â&#x20AC;? added Andrew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many young bands we know are really talented but they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford that music production.â&#x20AC;?

Like most musicians, YoungFellas has faced obstacles and struggled to be successful in the music industry. Case said all the members have made sacriďŹ ces for the beneďŹ t of the band, some even quitting jobs when work schedules conďŹ&#x201A;icted with shows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that this is going to be more fun and more worth it in the end than just going to your day job,â&#x20AC;? said Case. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who needs a house when you have a good band?â&#x20AC;? added Andrew with a laugh.

But the group has enjoyed some success.

They have worked hard, made connections and had a few lucky breaks that have helped them out.

One such opportunity has led the group to begin recording their ďŹ rst album in October.

Andrew said a friend

of his has allowed them a heavy discount for studio space and the band is excited to start recording. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a long time coming,â&#x20AC;? said Jordan, adding that the band wanted to record the album earlier but wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to because they lacked the time and the money. However, there is no time like the present. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to record (these songs) - they are so tight because we have been playing them for two years,â&#x20AC;? said Jordan.

Andrew said coming out with their ďŹ rst album should be a big boost for YoungFellas. He added that the band experienced most of its growth after its ďŹ rst two singles had been recorded so he predicts a similar, but bigger outcome once YoungFellas have an entire album.

The guys said their sound is mostly rock nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll, with just a little bit of country twang. Andrew said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough to make them country rock, but said their sound could be described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;rural rock.â&#x20AC;? news@lacombeexpress.com

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Kettlebells offer up unique exercises If you’re unfamiliar with kettlebells imagine a small version of a bowling ball with an attached handle. Coming in a variety of weights, kettlebells offer an alternative to handheld weights. All you’ve got to do is grab hold of a weight that is challenging but you feel comfortable handling and get started. Because of the kettlebells’ shape, kettlebells open the door to some exercises that work your body in ways that are difficult to replicate with traditional weights.

Follow the instructions below for five great kettlebell exercises.

Aim for three to five sets of 10 to 30 repetitions of each exercise for a cardio, strength and flexibility workout all in one.

Kettlebell swing This exercise can be done using either one hand or both and targets your back, shoulders, hips, legs and glutes. Place your feet a little wider than your hips, slightly bend your knees, and push your hips back.

Hold the kettlebell handle with two hands

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Kettlebell row Get a great shoulder, back and arm workout with the kettlebell row. You’ll need two kettlebells for this one - one for each hand.

Place each kettlebell on the floor in front of your feet, stand up and slightly bend your knees. Then bend over, grab each kettlebell by the handle, pull them up toward your stomach and then lower the weights back to the floor. Keep your back straight

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Kettlebell squat Stand up straight, feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Hold one kettlebell against your chest with both hands and keep your elbows close to your sides. Squat down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Stand back up and repeat.

Kettlebell lunge Get more out of your lunges with a kettlebell. Work your back, shoulders, arms, abs, legs and glutes with this exercise.

Stand up straight and hold a kettlebell against your chest with two hands, palms facing in. Take a big step forward with one foot, lower your body toward the floor and raise the kettlebell up over your head at the same time. Then, bring both legs together in a standing position and lower the kettlebell back to your chest. Next, step forward with your opposite leg. Repeat.

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Sit on the floor, bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart. Hold one kettlebell at your chest with both hands and lean back so you’re at a 45-degree angle with the floor. Now it’s time to twist. Twist to the right while moving the kettlebell to the right. Then swing to the left and move the kettlebell with you.

Keep twisting from side to side.

These five exercises are just a few of the many different workouts you can do with a kettlebell. When using kettlebells (or any weights, for that matter), be sure to use proper form to decrease your risk of injury and increase effectiveness.

With a kettlebell workout you burn 20 calories a minute. Do it for an hour and you’ve cut 1,200 calories from your waist.

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Not every single lunatic is in the asylum I’m often asked, “What have you learned as a medical journalist?” In one word, “Plenty.”

After writing a column for 38 years you would have to be an imbecile not to learn something about medicine, human personality and hypocrisy. But above all else I’ve concluded that common sense is an uncommon commodity, and not all lunatics are in the asylum.

Let’s start with the Supreme Court of Canada. It’s composed of legal experts who, having reached this exalted position, you’d expect to be the ‘crème de la crème’ of this country.

But how much horse sense do they possess about medical matters? How much understanding of their fellow men? And why are they so out-of-tune with the wishes of the populace?

I’d bet my life that if any of these learned judges had a beloved dog suffering in pain, they would immediately end its agony by a veterinarian’s lethal injection.

So why not human suffering? For years the Supreme Court of Canada has turned a deaf ear to the cries of those destined to end their lives in misery.

In their infinite wisdom (unlike doctors they haven’t witnessed countless patients dying undignified and painful deaths), they decree that any doctor who deliberately ends human suffering with a lethal injection is committing ‘murder’. This can result in years of incarceration for the physician.

What lunacy, hypocrisy and injustice! So

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JONES much for Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms!

When I mention the need for a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Humans (I’d like to remind the Supreme Court and Federal Politicians there is an existing one for animals) I receive huge support from readers who demand that assisted death be made lawful for those who wish it.

Those who argue against assisted suicide are usually religious bigots who have no respect for the moral rights of others.

It’s their way or the highway. Moreover, these righteous souls repeatedly distort the historical fact of assisted death.

History shows that countries that have legalized assisted death are not overburdened with requests for it. Rather, those who have the legal right to assisted death rarely use it.

Nor is there any evidence that the elderly, those with disabilities or those who simply do not want to be part of assisted death, have ever been forced to seek it.

Instead, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows everyone to suffer weeks or months of terminal agony if they desire to do so.

So what is the answer to this continuing human injustice? It will not come from

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legal experts in ermine robes in Canada’s Supreme Court. The asinine law will change only when tens of thousands of citizens demand that it be changed.

For years, elected officials have feared the backlash of the bigoted, but well organized, vocal minority who invariably oppose assisted death.

They will be more terrified only when the silent majority informs them their days in parliament are numbered if they do not pass a law making assisted death legal.

In 1984 I proved this approach worked. I delivered 40,000 letters (not e-mails) from readers to the Minister of Health in Ottawa demanding that heroin be legalized to ease the misery of terminal cancer pain. This was followed by other thousands of letters to their own elected officials. Heroin was soon legalized.

This fight for the right to assisted death won’t be easy. But for those who believe

strongly as I do about this issue, the only hope is to send a barrage of letters (more effective than e-mail) to Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1M4, demanding that the law be changed to allow assisted death.

If all organizations in this country urged their members to do so, it would create a huge ‘ice-bucket challenge’ for justice in this country.

Donations can also be sent to Dying with Dignity, 55 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 802, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1G8, or see the web site www.dyingwithdignity.ca or Tel 1-800495-6156.

Surely there is no greater crime than to force a life of agony to continue when a loved one cries out, “Please end my suffering.”

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Add bold colours to your designing mix Last week was surreal as I finally made my way to San Francisco on a solitary bucket list journey that took me through various neighbourhoods, villas and over the bold and beautiful Golden Gate Bridge.

After a lifetime of seeing that bridge on movies and in photos I was determined to make my way onto that iconic architectural marvel at least once during my lifetime.

It was an experience to travel across and the experience brought tears to my eyes.

I had always thought that the bridge was red, which was its original paint colour.

It is now painted an Orange Vermillion (Or International Orange, Pantone 180C) which is just slightly LESS orange than the

Kim

MECKLER shade of International Orange used by NASA. Imagine my delight to find that this modern wonder of the world which is maintained annually by a crew of 38 painters is ORANGE! My very favourite colour which looks amazing against the lush emerald landscape that it melts into on either end of its impressive span.

As the popular Netflix TV show states Orange is the New Black and I think that it should be brought in as a staple in every home; every room should have a

bit of orange as the accent in the room!

San Francisco is the place to be if you love the colour orange; from the bridge to the Giants vibrant baseball uniforms and tourist paraphernalia to the vivid details on the Victorian homes such as the Painted Ladies in Haight-Ashbury that shamelessly flaunt their moulding details with bright and garish colours.

During playoffs many buildings will alight with orange bulbs or shine orange lights on their exteriors bathing the city in a warm amber glow.

The hippy tie dye shops and the wonders of China Town are all part of this juicy, visual feast that will leave you inspired to possibly add this vibrant shade to your home.

Sometimes it takes seeing a colour applied in a space (perhaps on a bridge) for us to be able to envision the use of it in our home.

Bold colours can be very intimidating and once you have seen it used in a space you find that the fear is greatly reduced and you can go forward and use that vibrant shade in your home decor or even your wardrobe.

It took days of seeing my coworker painting a beautiful shade of sea foam green on her nails to give me the courage to finally try it for myself. I love the new pastels that are premiering but have always chosen reds and oranges or metallic shades for my manicures.

Once I jumped in and tried the new blue I found it to be a fun change from my usual colour.

People have a strong reaction to the colour orange – love or hate there is rarely any middle ground.

It is a vibrant and energetic shade that makes everyone around it react strongly. Lovers of orange embrace life in all its fullness, we take risks and love broadly. Those of us in this tangerine shaded club are not ones to sit on the sidelines, the brass ring is ours for the taking!

This colour can revive and increase energy, spark appetite and provides a very specific sense of well-being.

I encourage everyone to include this lively colour into your life!

Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.

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Things your mortgage professional wants you to know I am sure that there are things that my accountant or lawyer would like me to know.

Tips that would make their job so much easier if I just understood. This is likely true of most of us in our chosen career paths. You are obligated to perform certain tasks which your clientele then grumble about it. So today let’s take a moment to look at the things your mortgage professional would like you to know.

Credit cards – if you would like to get a mortgage you will need a credit card. Lenders need to be able to see how you handle your credit obligations. So even though too much debt is bad, you do need to have some

Pam

PIKKERT available to you to develop your credit rating. The flip side of this is that you need to make sure you do not exceed 75% of the available limit and ensure you payments are made on time.

Cell phones - cell phones report on your credit bureau. If a lender sees that you are not able to pay this small monthly obliga-

tion on time then how on earth can they expect you to pay your mortgage. Late cell phone payments are becoming a much more common reason for declines from lenders.

Taxes and collections – you may have a very small amount outstanding on your personal taxes. Or perhaps there is an old cell phone bill you are disputing which has gone to collection. You will be required to pay these in full as a condition of your mortgage approval.

Pre-approvals - so you have been proactive and taken the time to get a pre-approval, that’s fantastic but it is not a guarantee of success. Most lenders do not review your documents or even your application until you have an accepted offer to purchase. And then you have to get through the mortgage insurers. This is true even if you have more than 20% down. Many lenders insure all of mortgages they approve.

Nothing is final until the lender gives us the coveted all clear.

Documents - we will be asking you for a whole lot of stuff. It’s going to feel ridiculous and possibly intrusive. We are honestly only doing our jobs. The lenders are governed by their investors and the mortgage insurers and the provincial and federal governments. They have to ensure there is no fraud or money laundering and also do their best to make sure they are only lending to people who will pay them back. This means that they will ask for documentation and clarification which means that we may have to come back to you for more until they are happy.

Down payment – there is sadly no such thing as a 0 down mortgage anymore. You can borrow, be gifted, or save the down payment but you will have to show that you have at least 5% to put down on the new home.

Closing costs – the lenders require us to show that you have 1.5% of the purchase price available for the closing costs. They are not trying to be mean. There are genuinely costs which come up at the very end that you will be responsible for so you need to have some extra cash. Legal fees, title insurance, property tax adjustments are some examples of things that you are required to pay.

Details – this is your mortgage. You are signing a contract which is legally binding for at least the term of the mortgage. We will do our best to explain it but you should ask questions and read the documents so that you don’t get hit by anything unexpected.

Afterwards – Mistakes happen. You may tell me that you would like a bi-weekly payment which includes your property taxes but by the time it goes from me all the way through the lender and your lawyer this doesn’t happen. Take a few minutes to call your lender after the mortgage funds.

Double check that your payment is set up exactly how you like. This five-minute phone call can save you oodles of frustration later on.

So there you have it. Things that your mortgage professional would like you to know. Have a great week!

Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centre - Regional Mortgage Group.

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Medical

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Oilfield

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 780-723-5051.

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EAGLE RIVER Chrysler Ltd. is currently looking for a full-time Service Advisor.

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Excellent benefit package incentive and bonus plans. On the job training available. Previous experience would definitely be an asset. To apply please fax your resume to 780-778-8950.

Email it to: service@eagleriver.ca or mail it to: Eagle River Chrysler, P.O. Box 1558, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1P4.

You can also apply in person to the Service Manager - Dennis LaFreniere.

JOURNEYMAN Heavy Duty Mechanic required for oilfield trucking company.

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Truckers/ Drivers

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TSI INSULATION LTD. requires full-time Insulators for in/out of town work. Benefits, competitive wages.

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UNRESERVED COIN and Currency Auction. Friday, Sept. 26, 6:15 p.m. All types: Canada, US, Foreign, incredible selection! Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction, 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

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Card of Thanks CARD OF THANKS - GLOVER Families We would like to express our sincere thanks for all the support we have received during our loss. From the visits, calls, texts, gifts, flowers, cards, food and donations to the lunch program we will be forever grateful. The continued support we have received from our friends, family, co-workers, teachers, students, sports associations and community has been greatly appreciated. To all the First Responders and Victim Services Volunteers, your compassion and guidance will never be forgotten. To Crossroads Church and Parkland Funeral Home for helping us to plan an amazing celebration of Nolan’s life.

Thanks to all, Rob, Wendy and Kaitlyn Glover We cannot begin to name the many friends, relatives, students and neighbors for their acts of kindness and generosity that was shown to us during the untimely passing of Nolan.

Thanks for all the hugs, visits, flowers, cards and food.

May God bless you all, Don & Shirley Glover and family

Travel Packages

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Grain, Feed Hay

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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Red Deer 2803 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer is seeking Front Desk Clerk $14.00/hr.

Answer phone calls, take reservations. Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & attend to guest needs Housekeeping Room Attendant $14.00/hr.

Clean and vacuum rooms, public areas, pool, etc.

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FAST RETURN - Meryl Couttes returns a serve during the Thelma Smith Memorial Tennis Tournament held this past Saturday at the Red Deer Tennis Club.

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Lyndon Rush hones skills in BMX racing

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express What does an Olympic champion do to replace hurtling down the side of a mountain in a tight-fitting metal missile?

Well, in the case of Sylvan Lake’s Lyndon Rush, you take up the sport of BMX racing.

“My oldest daughter Olivia, she got involved. This will be her third season doing it. I just thought it would be a good sport for her,” he said.

In fact, it’s a great sport for the entire Rush family as his five-year-old and twoyear-old daughter are on the track with their older sister and of course, dad.

Rush said when he was growing up in Humboldt, Saskatchewan he and his buddies would spend most of the summer on their bikes, building their own jumps,

turning a pile of dirt into their own BMX track.

He spent plenty of time watching Olivia race around the track and wanted to give it shot. “I went out and tried it one afternoon and I just fell in love with it,” he said.

Rush said there are some things which translate well from his bobsleigh racing days into his new passion of BMX. “They’re both sprinter sports. The most important part of a bobsleigh race and a BMX race is the start. So getting that fast start is all about transferring power to the ground. It’s different because it’s on a bike instead of running on ice.”

He says while you need a little more stamina in BMX they are also sports where you really need to be more explosive.

He says as a driver of the bobsleigh you needed to be very aggressive on the push bar at the start but once he was in the sled

he was more calm and focused on piloting the sled safely and quickly down the hill.

“BMX is sort of like that. It has both the aspects of being a push athlete or a peddler and also the tactics of taking lines, what’s the fastest line.”

He says there is an aspect of BMX racing which bobsleigh could never supply which is the wheel to wheel start of a race.

“You’re racing against people which has been a lot of fun for me. In bobsleigh it’s always the clock you’re racing against and it’s so much fun to race against other people and trying to set them up for passes or trying to not allow them to pass you.”

He races within the 30- to 39-year-old class which gets together every Tuesday and Thursday down at Great West Adventure Park in Red Deer.

“We usually have five to eight guys in my group,” he said. “It’s been fun getting to

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know those guys and have a little friendly rivalry. It’s been a blast.”

He admits this racing is a perfect outlet for him to burn off some energy now that he isn’t using the summer to train for bobsleigh.

“BMX has been good for me because I wouldn’t know what to do with myself and now I’ve got this. The competition side of it is just a bonus.”

He wants to stay involved in the sport and has applied to be a trainer for the local BMX club but during the winter he will be involved in development coaching for Bobsleigh Canada down in Calgary with beginners.

“I think it’s coaching something (BMX) that I can do for a long time and then I have a summer and winter sport which can keep me busy all year-round.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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The benefits of baseline testing for athletes

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express In the world of sports, concussions are the centre of attention and have been for the past few years for good reason. Science continues to find out more about the effects of a concussion and what it can do to a person’s health in the short and long-term scenario.

At the same time, the medical community has been working to keep up with the findings by developing treat-

ments as well as protocols for dealing with concussions.

Baseline testing for athletes is now a mainstream part of such high profile outfits like the NHL, the NFL and the Western Hockey League. More recently, local sports teams and individuals have been able to use the same testing.

“With baseline you get a snapshot of what your normal is,” said Melanie Tuck, owner of Collegiate Sports Medicine.

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is normal for you and that’s your personal measurement, she said. “The idea is everyone’s baseline is unique to them and every domain, whether it’s their word recall or their memory or reaction time.”

So if the person comes in after suffering a concussion a comparison can be made to those baseline measurements to determine any changes due to a head injury.

The SCAT 3 (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool) test involves balance testing, coordination, memory testing, both short and long-term and a lot of things that aren’t really done on the ImPACT test which was on the scene first.

“The ImPACT test is done on a computer so you can’t really test your balance as an example,” explained Tuck.

“Some of that is done on ImPACT and some of it is done on SCAT but together they form a good pair of tests.”

The baseline testing can be performed on athletes as young as 13 years old and up but for those younger there is a child’s test which is much simpler, she said. “We can start as early as five so it’s validated for ages five to 12.”

Tuck credits the universities and colleges where research is taking place in developing these tools which allow people in her industry to be able to assess and treat patients in the what they feel is the right manner.

“The biggest thing is knowledge and right now as the knowledge changes we just have to stay ahead of it or at least try to keep up with it then we can educate people the best that we can.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

Ottawa fans continue to wait This just in - Ottawa football fans are waiting for the CFL to return to that city after many years absence.

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Yes, there is a team called the Red Blacks but to suggest this is a professional franchise would be a disservice or a mistake.

We are halfway through the 2014 CFL season and the new Ottawa franchise has done nothing to rid the football fans of that city of the images the woeful Renegades left behind.

This has been a study in small victories off the field and many loses on it for the Red Blacks. It started with the name of the franchise. I like the fact there was some tradition involved with the name honouring people who served our country.

That is a win but then we have the drafting of players to fill the spots on the roster. Ottawa was second and very long right away.

Early in the season the experts on TSN would keep reminding us how this team will be ok because

most of these players had a point to make after being left unprotected by their current teams.

It seems the reason they were left unprotected is evident as we watch the team make mistake after mistake followed up by blunders and then closed out by levels of inadequacy.

Now lately we have seen some strong play on the defensive side of the ball in Ottawa and the new stadium looks solid but the offence is as bad as can be.

Henry Burris was sought after by a couple of teams and now those teams are glad they didn’t win the Burris lottery. He is not getting help from receivers who have replaced flesh and bone hands with fists of steel. The sounds of helmet on helmet is joined by the sound of ‘clank’ as the ball hits a Red Black player in the worst spot possiblethe hands.

The current owners are easily a step up from the Gleiberman’s but they need the second coming of Frank Clair to turn this around. Ottawa could still make a playoff run due to being in the Least East Division but should they fail, fans want to see something more from the boys in 2015 and time will not be on their side. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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season set to begin

TWO ON ONE – Rebels centre Cole Chorney goes two on one against a pair of Oil Kings.

Story and photos by Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

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CONTROL – Centre Cole Chorney pushes the puck up the ice.

he Red Deer Rebels faced off against 2014 Memorial Cup champions the Edmonton Oil Kings last Friday night at the Centrium in their only home pre-season game of the year.

The Rebels took the win with a score of 5-3 with 18 saves by Rebels goalie Taz Burman.

After a quick first goal by Rebel Jeff de Wit halfway through the first period, not long after teammate Meyer Nell scored a second goal for a score of 2-0.

The second period saw two quick goals from the Oil Kings to tie the game up, until Rebels defenseman Josh Mahura tucked one into the net followed by a goal from Rebels centre Presten Kopeck for a lead of 4-2 for the Rebels.

The Oil Kings scored a third goal, but a power play in the third period gave the Rebels the chance to secure their lead with a final goal from left wing Grayson Pawlenchuk.

The Rebels travelled to Stettler last Saturday night where they took on the Medicine Hat

Tigers for their last pre-season game of the year. The Tigers took the win in a shut-out with a final score of 4-0.

This Friday the Rebels will play their home opener against the Kootenay Ice at 7 p.m. at the ENMAX Centrium. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

ICY STOP – Rebels centre Brayden Burke sprays a flurry of ice.

POWER SLIDE – Right wing Brooks Maxwell vies for the puck with Oil King Jesse Mills.

RACE FOR THE PUCK – Left wing Grayson Pawlenchuk races against a pair of Oil Kings.

QUICK STOP – Rebels defensemen Devan Fafard hurries the puck past the blue line before feeding it towards the net.

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