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Salvation Army launches annual kettle campaign Local church hopes to raise $200,000 for various community programs

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

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taff with the Red Deer Salvation Army are still putting out the call for volunteers to fill spots with the annual kettle campaign.

The Red Deer Christmas Kettle Campaign was launched on Nov. 20th.

Funds raised are used to assist families and individuals at Christmas and throughout the year with a variety of programs and services.

By reaching this year’s $200,000 fundraising goal, the Salvation Army in Red Deer will be able to provide year-round food hampers, Christmas assistance, counseling, senior programs and summer camps in 2015, said Major Larry Bridger of the Salvation Army Church & Community Services.

Kettles are set up at Wal-Mart (north and south locations), Canadian Tire (north and south), Co-op (Deer Park), Scott’s Parable Christian Store, Parkland Mall by the Safeway entrance, Bower Place Mall, Save-On Foods (East Hill), Superstore and Costco.

Bridger said volunteers are needed for a variety of shifts.

Anyone interested can call Debbie Lang, the Christmas Kettle coordinator, at 403-346-2251 or by email at kettles9@telus.net.

Bridger said at this point, volunteers are mostly needed for the 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. shifts. There are other shifts available, in two-hour stints, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Last year, the Kettle Campaign in Red Deer pulled in about $190,000.

As for the campaign’s history, it started back in 1891 when Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry.

According to the Salvation Army web site, “During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the destitute and poverty-stricken.

He only had one major hurdle to overcome -- funding the project.

“He lay awake nights, worrying, thinking, praying about how he could find the funds to fulfill

CAMPAIGN LAUNCH – Major Larry Bridger of the Salvation Army speaks during the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign launch last week at Bower Place Shopping Centre.

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his commitment of feeding 1,000 of the city’s poorest individuals on Christmas Day. As he pondered the issue, his thoughts drifted back to his sailor days in Liverpool, England. He remembered how at Stage Landing, where the boats came in, there was a large, iron kettle called ‘Simpson’s Pot’ into which passers-by tossed a coin or two to help the poor.

“The next day Captain McFee placed a similar pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing at the foot of Market Street. Beside the pot, he placed a sign that read, ‘Keep the Pot Boiling.’ He soon had the money to see that the needy people were properly fed at Christmas.

“Captain McFee’s kettle idea launched a tradition that has spread not only throughout the United States, but all across the

world. Kettles are now used in such distant lands as Korea, Japan, Chile and many European countries.”

Meanwhile, another seasonal event set for next month is the Santa Shuffle on Dec. 6th.

Those taking part raise pledges and tackle either the 5km Santa Shuffle Run or a 1km ‘Elf Walk’.

Proceeds support Salvation Army Family Services programs.

Registrations are being accepted at the Running Room in South Pointe Common or online at www.santashuffle.ca.

“Last year, it fell on the coldest day of the year – something like -38C.” Still, about 30 hardy folks showed up along with about 20 volunteers.

“This year’s event starts at 10 a.m. and it’s again at Rotary Park.

We’ll have a fire going in the shel-

ter there, and hot chocolate and muffins. It’s a fun event.”

Another initiative is the annual Adopt-A-Family. The application deadline is Dec. 12th. Families needing to register for Christmas assistance are asked to call 403346-2251 during business hours and request to chat with Deanna or Taylor.

Bridger said the kettle campaign funds also support a backpack program, where volunteers fill backpacks with a variety of foods on a weekly basis for kids, which ultimately helps out their families as well.

“We pack the bags on Thursday mornings, and right now we have about 140 kids we are assisting each week.”

The backpacks are delivered to about nine local schools. “We’ve had some very positive feedback

from parents saying that this has really helped them.”

Meanwhile, Christmas dinner will once again be served at the Salvation Army Dec. 25th at noon. A Christmas Eve candlelight service also runs at 6:30 p.m.

William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army in London, England, spent years as a Methodist minister traveling around the country and preaching. He returned to London with his family, and one day in 1865 he found himself in the city’s poverty-stricken East End. He formed ‘The Christian Mission’ which was changed in 1878 to the Salvation Army.

By the time Booth died in 1912 the Army was at work in 58 countries. Today, the Army is working in about 120 countries. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Partnership receives premier’s award Working together to better meet the needs of some the most challenging students in schools, has earned five local school jurisdictions the Alberta School Boards Association Premier’s Award for School Board Innovation and Excellence.

The Journeys partnership includes the Chinook’s Edge School Division, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, Red Deer Public Schools, the Wild Rose School Division and the Wolf Creek School Division.

The award was presented by Gordon Dirks, minister of education, to the board chairs of the Journeys partnership.

Launched in 2013, the Journeys Learning Program serves 11 to 18-year-old students with complex developmental, mental health and behavioural needs. The program delivers wrap-around service to the students using a multi-disciplinary approach.

The goal of the program is to move these students back into the regular school system.

Alberta Health Services – Mental Health (AHS), Central Alberta Child and Family Services (CFS) and the City of Red Deer RCMP work with the five school boards.

Each contributes support for staff and resources. The partners created Journeys because they felt the most vulnerable students were not being well served in their schools or the community because of the students’ complex needs. Ten spots are available in the program. Potential students are assessed by an intake committee made up of representatives from education, health and family services.

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Located in Red Deer’s Alternative School Centre, the Journeys Learning Program is operated by a central services liaison, an on-site school administrator, a teacher, a social worker/children’s mental health therapist and three full-time educational assistants. Each student has a learning support team and a plan and services tailored to their individual needs. The program has seen success with several of the students in the 2013-2014 Journeys program in the process of moving back to the regular school system.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Officials expect increased demand at Christmas Bureau Agency provided 980 children with toys and handed out 946 hampers last year

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Officials with the Red Deer Christmas Bureau anticipate a busy season and are expecting the need to be larger this year than those in previous years.

“This year I think we’re going to have an increase over last year just because of the number of families we have seen come in and apply to the program up to this point,” said Teresa Kutynec, president at the Red Deer Christmas Bureau.

“But we know that Red Deerians are the most generous people and whenever we call for a need, they are there. They are fantastic to us.”

Applications are already being accepted and as of last Friday, 225 families had applied for this year’s program. Applications are accepted until Dec. 17th.

“Our clients started shopping for Christmas gifts on Monday,” said Kutynec.

With the generosity of Red Deerians, the Christmas Bureau provided 980 children with toys and also handed out 946 Christmas food hampers to families last year.

Hampers for families can include a 12 lb turkey, ham, 5 lbs of potatoes, four litres of milk, cereal, pancake mix, syrup, spaghetti

and spaghetti sauce, fresh vegetables, canned vegetables, some fruit and Jell-O, among others.

Kutynec encourages Red Deerians to donate because the donations stay in the community.

“We only service Red Deer, Red Deer County, Springbrook and Penhold,” she said. “We are also 100 per cent volunteer-based so all of money goes into the community.

the Christmas Bureau to purchase gifts that they are in need of.

Cash donations can be given at the Christmas Bureau’s headquarters or online at www.canadahelps. org.

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ference in other children’s lives.”

Meanwhile, the Christmas Bureau has a number of fundraising events on the horizon including StuffA-Bus which takes place this weekend at Parkland Mall, the Charity Check Stop that will run Nov. 29th on Taylor Dr. north of 32 St., and the Toque Toss at

the Rebels game on Dec. 5th.

For more information visit at www.reddeerchristmasbureau.cfsites.org or call 403-347-2210.

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BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express The United Way kicked off their fundraising campaign for the season on Sept. 13th and officials with the agency are happy with the results so far, they said.

Lynne Mulder, co-chair of this year’s campaign, is hoping that things pick up rather than slow down.

Mulder wants to keep focus on the breadth and necessity of United Way funded programs. She said rather than have people focus on a numbered goal, she would rather they consider the impact of giving to United Way.

“WE USUALLY CARRY THIS CAMPAIGN UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER. ALTHOUGH IT SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF TIME LEFT, THIS IS THE TIME IN THE CAMPAIGN WHERE WE TEND TO GET A LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT WE ARE GOING TO RAISE ENOUGH MONEY.” LYNNE MULDER “A lot of people say, ‘I’d be willing to give – but what do you do with my money?

What is the impact on the community?’ That is very important to them, and it’s important to us too,” she said.

“All of the money we raise in these campaigns goes right back into the Central Alberta community to non-profit programs and agencies who carry the intent of fulfilling our pillars - allow children to be all they can be, move more people from poverty to possibility and support organizations that build capacity to be sustainable.”

The United Way campaign motto this year is ‘Get off the bench and make a change: Change starts here’.

Mulder said the United Way is tracking close to the same amount of money raised by this time last year. She said that although the funding is steady, she hopes that the community will continue to donate as they consider the range of services that United Way funds and facilitates.

“We usually carry this campaign until the end of December. Although it seems like a lot of time left, this is the time in the campaign where we tend to get a little worried about whether or not we are going to raise enough money.

We raised $2.3 million last year, and the need in the community was probably closer to $5 million,” she said. “It is important to raise as much as we can and not put a goal out so that we aren’t limiting ourselves. We obviously would like to raise more than last year, but we are more focused on what we are going to do with that money than we are on a set goal.”

Mulder added she feels Central Alberta is a generous community and that most people appreciate the impact of United Way. Donations can be made online at the Central Alberta United way web site or by calling 403-343-3900.

“The good thing about United Way is that it can be a one-stop shop. When the money comes in, you can even designate where you’d like it to go.

“We like it better when people don’t, because then it allows us to make decisions of where that money will go based on the need, but it’s an option.”

The campaign will continue until Dec. 31st. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

OPINION Festival of Trees There might not be a more colourful and delightful sign of the arrival of the Christmas season locally than ‘Festival Week’ here in the City.

This includes the hugely popular Festival of Trees event which runs at Westerner Park Nov. 28th-30th. Prior to that, festivities kicked off this past Saturday with the ‘Festival Lights the Night’. City Hall Park is also now a glittering, luminous site with Christmas lights on many of the trees, not to mention the towering Christmas tree by City Hall as well as a number of Christmas decorations throughout the Park as well.

The afternoon was a fun one and many families could be seen enjoying the festivities which included a visit with Santa, the chance to write a letter to Santa, face painting, a light show as well as entertainment provided by the Red Deer Royals.

This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Festival of Trees. From day one, it’s been an extremely important fundraising event for medical equipment and technology. Last year a record was set in terms of funds raised during the event $1.28 million was raised to support diagnostic imaging and urology as well as the operating room at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

This year, proceeds raised from the 2014 Festival of Trees will go towards two new surgical theatres that will be constructed adjacent to the Obstetrics Unit

to address its surgical needs. This expansion will further enhance patient safety and access to obstetrical procedures as well as have a positive impact on overall operations. Currently obstetrics surgical patients must be taken down to the operating unit on a lower level of the hospital.

This current system faces several challenges which can include transporting patients in emergency situations both safely and with dignity.

The cost for the equipment needed is just over $1 million.

Organizers say it has been 21 years since the very first Festival of Trees in Red Deer, where a motivated, collaborative effort of eager volunteers put on the Festival of Trees and raised $28,509. Year by year the momentum has grown as has the volunteer commitment and community excitement as each Festival of Trees event has been produced.

The atmosphere at The Festival of Trees is certainly a magical one. Young and old can enjoy all that the Festival has to offer.

Meanwhile, there are still tickets available for select events this coming weekend.

For more information on this year’s events and being involved with the Festival of Trees, check out www.reddeerfestivaloftrees.ca, email at foundation@ albertahealthservices.ca or call 403-4065517/403-343-4773.

Canada’s lack of midwives costing healthcare system It is perplexing why we have so few midwifery births in Canada.

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BOURGEAULT At last count, there were roughly a little over 1.300 midwives attending less than 10% of births in Canada. This figure stands in stark contrast with the Netherlands where upwards of 80% of women are cared for by a midwife, and the UK, where midwives attend all births and are primarily responsible for the majority.

Part of the cause is that Canada was one of a handful of countries (and the only western industrialized nation) not to have any provisions for midwifery care prior to 1993. In the last 20 years, there has been growth in the profession, but only modest.

At the same time there has been a rapid exodus of family physicians no longer delivering babies – for a number of reasons, including that attending births is disruptive to one’s practice and one’s lifestyle. Babies like to come at all hours of the day and night, and not neatly into nine to five time slots, Monday to Friday.

By default, it is obstetricians – specialists in high risk maternity care – who have been left to address this gap in childbirth attendance. In Canada, family physicians largely refer pregnant women to obstetricians, in part because there are too few midwives available.

It is important to note that maternity care providers are not interchangeable. Midwives, family physicians and obstetricians all deliver babies with a different approach. Obstetricians are trained to manage high-risk pregnancies and birth; this requires vigilance and often intervention. Having obstetricians attend more women

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with low risk pregnancies can result in more interventions being done on women for whom the interventions are less appropriate, less effective and less evidencebased.

Indeed, a rapidly increasing Caesarean section rate can be seen, in part, as a symptom of this mismatched approach to low-risk care.

The fact that C-sections rank as the top surgical procedure across Canadian hospitals (over 100,000 in 2012/13), eclipsing the next most frequent procedure (hips and knee replacement) by a factor of almost two fold, should cause some serious reflection on the state of maternity care in Canada.

Midwives are trained to manage low risk pregnancies and birth in a way that is also vigilant, involving time, patience – but with fewer interventions. One of the highest standards of evidence – a Cochrane review – confirmed the safety and efficacy of midwifery led care as an option that should be available to all women.

Closer to home, an evaluation of the midwifery approach to maternity care in Ontario noted that midwives have lower intervention rates, fewer re-admissions to hospital and shorter hospital stays. This difference in approach translates into a cost savings of $800 per midwifery-attended hospital birth and a savings of $1,800 for home births when compared with family physician care for women with low risk pregnancies. This is one of those rare win-win situations in healthcare.

So, how can we begin to move forward to address this perplexing situation?

First, we need to begin to shift who provides low-risk maternity care in Canada through a coordinated and sustained expansion of midwifery education programs across the country. We quite simply need more midwives so we need to train substantially more and we need to start doing this now. We also need a parallel increase in employment and prac-

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tice opportunities for midwives now, and for those who will be coming out of these programs.

This is particularly important in those provinces and territories where there is, as of yet, no provisions for midwifery care.

There will be costs to be sure, but this new training could build on the present infrastructure for midwifery education and practice in Canada. More to the point, the costs will be significantly less than the status quo of a continued rising intervention and Caesarean-section rate reflecting a maternity care landscape that exists nearly nowhere else in the world.

Undertaking these actions, and quickly, will enable us to get back to being unique in ways that are more exemplary.

Ivy Lynn Bourgeault is an expert advisor for EvidenceNetwork.ca, a Professor in the Telfer School of Management and the Institute of Population Health at the University of Ottawa. Her column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

City council considers the 2015 capital budget

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The 2015 capital budget and the 10-year capital plan were presented to Red Deer

City council during a meeting yesterday.

Council was expected to approve both in some form after press deadline.

The 2015 capital budget

totaled $173 million as presented while the 10-year capital plan totaled $17.3 billion based on current projections.

The largest capital proj-

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaw.

AMENDMENT TO AN AREA STRUCTURE PLAN Bylaw No. 2014/34 to amend Bylaw No. 2008/23, the Stacy Street Area Structure Plan, for lands located within NE 20-37-23-4.

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

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On the 25th day of November, 2014, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: Permitted Use West of BOWDEN 1. D. Beck – location of an accessory building within the front yard on Lot 27, Blk 1, Plan 802-0102, SE 8-35-2-5 (Red Lodge Estates).

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The purpose of this application is to facilitate the subdivision of a 5.22-hectare (12.88-acre) parcel located in the northeast corner of the quarter section into three agricultural parcels to be used for residential purposes.

The subject property is located directly west of the Village of Delburne A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaw WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

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

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

L. Maga – warehousing and storage facility for storage of recreational vehicles on SW 4-39-28-4.

West of SPRINGBROOK 3. C. & M. Bradford – Home Business Major (Respite Care Facility) on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 942-0110, NW 14-37-1-5.

SE of BOWDEN 4. S. Marshall – location of a second dwelling (modular home) on SE 14-34-29-4.

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

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tectural consulting firms for the detail design phase of a replacement arena facility. The construction of the facility is expected to begin in the spring of 2016.

Another item up for discussion included the relocation of Emergency Services Station #3 at a cost of $8 million which will include new site land purchase, servicing of the site, building of the station, original station redesign and renovations to move the 9-1-1 emergency communications centre to the area left vacant by suppression staff. The current station #3, located on 32 St. will be known as the Emergency Services Headquarters as it will retain administration, fire prevention and 9-1-1 emergency communications.

A new Emergency Services Station will also be built (to be known as Emergency Services Station #4) at a cost of $7 million in the northeast. The current site of Station #4, in Deer Park, will be repurposed.

The inclusion of a public library in the new Ironstone elementary school development was also debated. The cost of the project is $600,000 in 2015, with $300,000 to come in the 2016 capital budget and another $300,000 to come in the 2017 capital budget.

As well, the Greening the Fleet initiative looks to deploy the use of compressed natural gas fuel in the City’s full-sized transit

buses. The projected budget cost is $761,000 in 2015 for the design of the new fueling station and design and safety modification to the bus storage facility and civic garage and $2.8 million in 2016 for the construction of a fuel station.

Council also considered $20 million in relation to the 2019 Canada Winter Games. This will allow for upgrades to facilities and the construction of new facilities. There are several other projects already previously approved by council in relation to the Games.

Other budget items included Timberlands residential development at $12.5 million, a north Red Deer Regional Community Centre priced at $8.8 million, crown paving at $8.3 million, among others.

“The 2015-2024 capital plan is really about balancing the pressures of growth with the needed amenities for our City,” said City Manager Craig Curtis. “We really have come a long way in developing a vibrant community and we want to continue that trend.”

Through the last few years, Red Deer has faced some tough challenges, while retaining a good quality of life for its citizens, Curtis added. Some of those challenges include lower revenue from investments, and a significant reduction in provincial funding in relation to the original commitment. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Council hears Canada Winter Games update

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express City council heard an update on how plans for the Canada Winter Games 2019 are taking shape.

Red Deer landed the bid to host the event back in September.

The Canada Winter Games is slated for February of 2019. Officials have pointed out that a host community can expect to accommodate 3,600 athletes, coaches and managers; 1,500 technical representatives and officials; 450 media and broadcast personnel and 25,000 visitors over the 17-days of competition.

The opportunity to host these Games comes to the province every 20 years – the last time Alberta had the opportunity was 1995 when Grande Prairie was selected.

Red Deer Bid Committee Chair Lyn Radford gave the update, outlining a breakdown of the various committees that will be formed over the next few years, the transition team for the Games, building a board of directors, plus how the overall organizational structure will come together.

“By 2015 the host society will be formed and the business plan will be under development,” she said, adding that by 2016, the functional plan gets underway.

Radford added that the target date for the selection of a host society board chair is early December. “Since the host society will act as a policy board, citizens at large

board members should be regarded within the community as leaders in their respective business areas. They should have knowledge of national sporting games and be able to influence and attract community engagement.”

By 2018, volunteer recruitment training will be a major focus.

“Initially, for the next three years, we will be bringing in around 600 volunteers to help us. That number will spike immensely in 2018 when we will be actively seeking our 5,000 volunteers,” she said.

And the day after the games wrap up, an evaluation process and final reporting segment kicks in. “And a celebration – because we know we will host a very good (event),” she said.

Radford described the next several years as a coming of age for Red Deer, with the announcement of the Memorial Cup in 2016 being made just last month as well.

“It’s going to culminate in 2019 – we are building up to it. We go from the Memorial Cup to the 2019 Games and we will take an identity in this country that we’ve never seen before. I’m pretty excited about that.

That we have a possibility of being part of changing our community in a positive way.”

Meanwhile, Radford continue to encourage the community to consider ways to be involved. “Follow our contact information, like us on facebook, follow us on Twitter and follow us on Instagram.”

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

City releases Point in Time Homeless Count numbers

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The count was conducted by more than 200 volunteers who visited every neighbourhood and area

in the City, where they surveyed each individual they came into contact with.

This is second time the City has conducted a PIT count since the induction of their first five-year plan to end homelessness created in 2008.

The last count, conducted in 2012, found there to be 279 people experiencing homelessness – however unlike the 2014 count in which volunteers surveyed all areas of the City, 2012

counts saw some areas of the City’s homeless populations being estimated.

Janell Bunbury, social planning coordinator for the City, stated that due to the estimations used in the 2012 count, the data collected in the 2014 count will be the City’s benchmark for future reference.

“We had feet on the ground in every neighbourhood in the City and included homeless who were located on the streets, in

shelters, in the hospital and holding cells,” said Bunbury during a press conference at City Hall last week.

“I think we can all agree that 137 is too many, however this information does help us better understand the nature of homelessness.”

Bunbury added of those surveyed 67% were using emergency shelters, 9% were in short-term housing, 16% confirmed sleeping on the streets, 8% were

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“WE ARE PROUD TO SAY THAT OUR EFFORTS TO END HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUE TO PROVE SUCCESSFUL.” JANELL BUNBURY “We are proud to say that our efforts to end homelessness in our community continue to prove successful,” said Bunbury.

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Red Deer is one of seven communities to conduct a PIT count, and according to information released by the City – it is the only community who had enough volunteers to survey every area of the City.

Other cities to conduct the count included Grande Prairie (182 experiencing homelessness), Lethbridge (140), Medicine Hat (64),

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Mayor Tara Veer stated during last Friday’s press conference she believes Red Deer has been a leader in ending homelessness by using the Housing First Approach adding that Alberta is the only province in Canada to have a provincial plan to end homelessness as well as that the province’s PIT counts continue to be a model for the rest of the country.

“We have had a plan in place since 2008 and that plan has continued to evolve over the years in order to meet our changing community needs,” said Veer.

“The number one goal of the five-year plan is for Red Deer to have sufficient housing options to meet the diverse and changing needs of our community members and this completely ties in with our philosophy that public housing is a priority in our community,” she added.

For more information about Red Deer’s plan to end homelessness, visit www.reddeer.ca or call the City of Red Deer’s social planning department at 403-342-8100. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Kerry Towle joins the Progressive Conservatives Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle, who started out with the Wildrose Party originally, has opted to join the Progressive Conservative party.

Towle announced her decision on Monday. Another Wildrose MLA, Little Bow MLA Ian Donovan, also announced his move to the Tories that day as well.

“After a period of reflec-

tion and discussion with family, friends and constituents, I have come to the conclusion that Premier Jim Prentice is offering the leadership that Alberta needs right now.

“I have watched this Premier over the course of the last 10 weeks take decisive action that reflects the wishes of Albertans. I am proud to continue to stand

up for Central Alberta as a member of the PC team,” said Towle.

Meanwhile, Towle’s political career began in June of 2011 when she won the candidacy for the Wildrose in Innisfail-Sylvan Lake.

On April 23rd, 2012, she became MLA for InnisfailSylvan Lake winning 46% of the vote and defeating the incumbent PC MLA

Luke Ouellette.

Shortly after her win, Towle was appointed Seniors Critic by Wildrose leader Danielle Smith.

Meanwhile, Prentice welcomed Towle and Donovan

to his caucus. “Kerry Towle and Ian Donovan are both hard-working and dedicated conservative MLAs who entered politics for the right reasons – they are passionate about improv-

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Aaron Guilbault found not criminally responsible for murder

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Aaron Guilbault, 33, has been found not criminally responsible for the murder of his father Timothy Guilbault, 58. Aaron was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Timothy. He pleaded not guilty by reason of not being criminally responsible.

Timothy, a former Red Deer City councillor and a Calgary businessman was found dead at his cottage in Red Lodge Estates near Innisfail on Nov. 5, 2012.

Justice Monica Bast handed down her verdict in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench last Thursday. Before her decision, she said it had to be determined whether or not Aaron had an underlying mental disorder at the time of the offense, whether Aaron was suffering from symptoms

of a mental disorder at the time of the offense and whether a mental disorder rendered the fact that Aaron knew what he was doing was wrong (in killing his father).

“There was an underlying schizophrenia disorder; Aaron was actively ill at the time he killed his father and Aaron was indifferent during his arrest; his post offense conduct in that he did not flee or try to hide Tim’s body, he cried when he told a friend that he had killed his father and went back to the cabin and took a picture of his father’s body. Aaron also continued to believe he did the right thing – he had revelations telling him so.

“Aaron was not criminally responsible based on the fact that his mental disorder rendered him incapable of knowing the act was wrong.”

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Once he arrived, Aaron attacked him and struck him in the back of the head with a black baseball bat outside of the home. Timothy got inside the cabin and was struck in the back of the head again by Aaron.

On Nov. 5th, Aaron returned to the cabin and took a photo of Timothy’s body which was lying face down on the ground. His head was covered with a piece of clothing that Aaron had placed there.

Caroline Guilbault, Aaron’s sister and Timothy’s daughter, found Timothy’s body in the cabin on that same day.

During the trial two witnesses testified in Aaron’s defense saying he suffered from schizophrenia.

Dr. Sergio Santana, a forensic psychiatrist in Calgary, treated Aaron after his arrest from February 2013 to last April and a couple more times since then. During an assessment in early 2013, Santana determined Aaron was fit to stand trial. He also concluded later that same year Aaron was not criminally responsible for the murder.

Santana testified that Aaron expressed delusional ideations regarding a classmate he had met at Red Deer College. “He said he was designated by God to be her partner.”

In talking with Aaron’s mother and sister, Santana said he believes Aaron began displaying symptoms of psychosis in 2009. His history of mental illness included being admitted to the Red Deer Regional Hospital in December 2011 after he slit his wrists. He was also admitted to Ponoka hospital in 2012 as well.

“He was obsessed with God, he became increasingly religious and he talked about love all of the time. He also had some form of hearing voices,” he said.

Santana added Aaron began to believe his father was an evil being. “Aaron began to believe that Tim would rape all the women he loved including his classmate. Aaron said when Tim came to the house (before his death) he gave him a hockey stick and began putting questions to him about faith. Aaron didn’t think Tim had answers and Tim looked like something that wasn’t human – like an evil spirit. Aaron thought Tim said he was looking for his classmate but he couldn’t find her and that sealed his fate.

“Aaron believed he did the right thing (in murdering his father). He appreciated killing his father but he did not know it was wrong.”

Meanwhile, Aaron will be detained in custody. A review panel will hold a disposition in 45 days to determine whether or not he will be transferred to a mental health institution for treatment. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Warming centre set up for homeless Safe Harbour Society, the City of Red Deer and other organizations have worked together to provide a place for individuals experiencing homelessness to warm up during the cold winter months, following the recent closure of Berachah Place.

“Our community has come together to provide support and a place of connection for our most vulnerable citizens during the cold winter months,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “We are grateful for the hard work of so many concerned individuals as we address this

critical need.”

Representatives from the City, the faith community, the Aboriginal community and support organizations met earlier this month to discuss both short and long-term solutions to providing a warm, safe place during daytime hours for

individuals who are homeless and vulnerable to the elements. While all agreed to further collaborate on a long-term solution, the logistics have been finalized for a one-time, short-term solution, Veer added.

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will be available, as well as shower and laundry facilities, for individuals with physical and mental disabilities or illnesses, or for those who are too affected by drugs or alcohol to be safe outside in the cold.

Other individuals with fewer care needs can now attend a temporary warming centre at the Seventh Day Adventist Center (5014 49 St.) from 8 a.m. to

5 p.m. daily, seven days a week. Trained staff from Safe Harbour will also help clients at this site. In alignment with the City of Red Deer’s vision to end homelessness, clients will receive referrals and assistance with housing, cultural services and other community resources.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Hardships of a pioneer winter in Red Deer Despite what we may say, the onset of winter is something we know is coming every year. Some people welcome the start of the winter sports season with such activities as skiing and outdoor skating.

Others dread the snow and cold.

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For them, winter meant life and death situations.

A good illustration of the harsh conditions faced by the pioneers comes from the autobiography of Madeleine Brunner Bureau.

She had enjoyed a wonderful early life in Lille, France and had been married to Count Brunner.

Tragically, her husband died when she was only 27 years old. She was left as a single mother with a little girl, Isabelle.

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The family arrived in Red Deer during the summer of 1904. Edmond headed west to find suitable land. Madeleine stayed behind with the two little girls. They first stayed in the Alexandra Hotel on Ross St. Madeleine found her lack of English to be an enormous challenge. She also hated the food at the hotel.

With her husband still somewhere out west, Madeleine decided to move to a small, three-roomed house, near the Campbell’s family home and the school.

Eventually, Edmond returned to Red Deer, having finally found a piece of land he liked near the current site of Leslieville. The homestead was remote and the district was sparsely settled. Nevertheless, Edmond was sure he had made a great choice.

He soon left the family again to start building a house on the homestead.

Madeleine was left alone again with the little girls.

She had no idea of what to expect with the rapidly approaching winter and was ill-prepared for what was to come.

Once the cold and snowy weather set in, Madeleine waited for the return of warmer weather, as was her experience back in Lille. However, the temperatures continued to drop.

Soon, her small supply of food and firewood ran out.

She bundled the children into bed with her, hoping to maintain enough warmth until the temperatures rose again. Fortunately, Edith Campbell noticed that there was no smoke coming from the chimney and rushed over to see what had gone wrong. She found Madeleine and the two little girls nearly frozen to death.

Dr. Denovan was quickly summoned and the family was rushed to hospital.

Madeleine was in particularly bad shape. It took 26 hours of continual massage and a steady supply of hot water bottles to revive her.

Another three weeks would pass before she recovered. Edmond returned and took the family out to the homestead. After a year and a half, Madeleine returned to Red Deer to give birth to a son. Again, near tragedy struck. The man responsible for maintaining the heater in the little house forgot to check the stove. Once again, Madeleine and the newborn nearly froze to death. The little boy suffered from poor health for a very long time afterwards.

Eventually, the Bureaus lost everything when the store and post office they had established at Leslieville burned down.

Hence, in 1907, they returned to France, thereby ending their pioneer odyssey.

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CITY BRIEFS ASOOAHUM CENTRE MOVES FORWARD The Red Deer Native Friendship Society (RDNFS) now owns the land earmarked for construction of an Aboriginal cultural centre and housing development, following a transfer of title from the City of Red Deer.

The City transferred the title this week and issued a development permit, clearing the way for RDNFS to establish The Asooahum Centre, located directly east of the Lion’s Campground.

City Council approved rezoning of the land in the spring of 2013, after the City and RDNFS reviewed more than 20 sites and identified the one that best aligned with the vision of the Asooahum Centre and long-term City planning.

“The collaboration between RDNFS, the City and our community will result in a future facility that will improve public access to this section of the Waskasoo Park system with emphasis on Aboriginal culture,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

The cultural centre and housing development envisions a co-located housing and culture site including outdoor space for programs and ceremonial uses, a community garden, office space and interpretive elements.

RED DEER: THE MEMORABLE CITY Popularity of the centennial book penned by Red Deer’s own Michael Daweprompted a third printing of Red Deer: The Memorable City earlier this year.

With limited quantities left, Red Deerians have only one more chance to get their hands on a copy.

The 360-page written and visual history of the City was released on Dec. 9th, 2013.

Since then, over 1,750 copies have been sold. There are approximately 250 copies left in stock for purchase between now and the end of 2014.

Books are available for $35 plus tax at the Recreation Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre, Collicutt Centre, City Hall, Tourism Red Deer, and the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.

INFLUENZA IN ALBERTA Influenza has arrived in Alberta, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans who have not yet been immunized this season that without immunization, they are at risk.

“Cases we had seen initially were what we consid-

ered sporadic. This has now changed,” says Dr. Gerry Predy, AHS senior medical officer of health. “The level of influenza activity in the community we’re seeing now – including reported outbreak activity – tells us that influenza season has begun.”

As of Nov. 15th, there were 219 individual cases of influenza confirmed in Alberta, including 69 hospitalized cases and seven deaths.

Three outbreaks have been reported in Alberta in November.

More than 926,500 doses of influenza vaccine have been administered to Albertans this season, as of Nov. 15th. While this is a good start, thousands of Albertans remain without protection.

Through AHS influenza immunization clinics, as well as pharmacies and physician offices around Alberta, vaccine remains easily accessible, free of charge, to all Albertans six months of age and older.

For complete AHS influenza immunization clinic schedules, Albertans can visit www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza or call Health Link Alberta at 1-866-408-5465. Albertans intending to visit a pharmacy or physician office for immunization are reminded to call ahead, before visiting, to confirm vaccine availability.

NORTHWESTERN AIR ADDS SERVICE TO GRANDE PRAIRIE Northwestern Air has announced the addition of a new regularly scheduled non-stop service between Red Deer and Grande Prairie effective Dec. 1st.

The new route will operate between Red Deer Airport (YQF) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) four days per week.

“We are expanding our service from Red Deer to include Grande Prairie. We have a long and very successful partnership with the Red Deer Airport Authority and the surrounding communities and we are excited to see our offering from the airport continue to grow” said Ty Roberts, general manager of Northwestern Air. With the addition of Grande Prairie, Northwestern brings its destination offering from Red Deer to three cities including Fort McMurray and Kelowna.

“Adding another link within the province is great business news for both the

by Mark Weber Grande Prairie and Red Deer regions,” said RJ Steenstra, CEO, Red Deer Airport Authority. “With the strong business connections that exist this is an important route expansion for our region and it gives Central Albertans a more convenient travel option.”

RDC EMERGENCY BURSARY FUND Staff, faculty and students at Red Deer College recently joined together to raise $14,000 in support of the student Emergency Bursary Fund through Give a Little, an internal fundraising campaign.

As RDC’s first ever Annual Day of Giving, the funds raised on Nov. 7th will support students experiencing a financial shortfall due to unforeseen circumstances or uncontrollable expenses.

Last year, the Emergency Bursary Fund supported 29 students with $40,000 in support.

“As a college with very intentional goals of being a leader in our sector, we know that we cannot ask others to give to our students if we ourselves are not willing to step up to the plate and give,” says Janice Wing, director of community relations at RDC. “We know that there are more than 29 students on campus who need this support. It’s very likely that until this campaign, many people didn’t even know it existed. So, not only did we raise $14,000, but we increased awareness for students of another support they can access.”

The initiative was led by the RDC Fund Development team, along with the Students’ Association and KIN Campus Club. While internal promotions for the campaign

started three weeks prior, staff, faculty and students were encouraged to come out and give on the one day – Nov. 7th.

Funds were received through online giving, cash gifts, and committed payroll deduction. Now, students will have even more support from the very ones who work with and for them on a daily basis.

RED CHALLENGE IS BACK! The RED Challenge is back for its fifth year to encourage young adults and students to present their innovative business ideas to win cash and make their idea a reality.

Red Deer College and Olds College have partnered with Regional Economic Development (Red Deer RED), the City of Red Deer, Alberta In-

novates Technology Futures, and Community Futures Central Alberta to present this opportunity.

The first place winner will receive $20,000 towards jump-starting their business idea, while second and third place winners will receive $10,000 and $5,000 respectively.

For details, visit REDChallenge.ca.

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LIGHTING THE NIGHT The Red Deer Royals Marching Show Band finished playing their mix of Christmas songs and admired the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of the Old Court House building.

Young and old enjoy ‘Festival Lights the Night’ Story and photos

by Jenna Swan/ Red Deer Express

RUDOLPH READY Brexton Parchem, 3, admires his face painting.

FAMILY FUN – Ana Gutridge, 10 and her brother Gavin, 6, play with a light up reindeer which is part of the light display in City Hall Park.

WISH LIST – Kids in attendance at the festival had the chance to write a collaborative letter to Santa on a Festival of Trees banner.

PRETTY LIGHTS – City Hall Park was packed full of families admiring the light display.

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ity Hall Park was bustling with activity last Saturday as Festival Lights the Night took place as a kick off to this weekend’s Festival of Trees.

This past weekend’s festivities saw the official lighting of City Hall Park as well as the lighting of the Old Court House’s Christmas tree as the Red Deer Royals marching band played a number of festive tunes for the crowd.

A human Christmas tree decorating competition saw local radio DJ’s facing off against one another as they decorated a member of their respective teams.

And, with a number of children’s activities, families had the chance to see Santa, have their faces painted and admire the lights in City Hall Park.

The scheduled fireworks were unfortunately cancelled due to high winds but are expected to take place at some point during the Festival of Trees. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

FRIENDLY COMPETITION – Local radio stations competed in a human Christmas tree competition as they decorated their respective DJs and mascots.

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CLASSIFIEDS To place an ad, call

403.346.3356 Announcements ..................................0005-0030 What’s Happening ............................... 0049-0070 Garage Sales ......................................... 0100-0650 Employment ......................................... 0700-0920 Service Directory .................................. 1000-1430

Personals

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Trades

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Needs Experienced Industrial Concrete Finishers in Red Deer starting immediately. Two permanent, full-time positions available at $28.00/hr.

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• 1 – Black hair dressing sink – $150.00 DO YOU: - Want extra income - Know the city well - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hrs/week) As part of our service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to deliver newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers.

A delivery vehicle provided by company!

Work 3 to 4 shifts a week.

Hours of shifts are morning shifts of Monday through Friday 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Saturday starting at 7 AM. Wednesday to Friday Shifts starting at 1 PM. *All Shifts based on 4 hours and likely to run longer.

Please apply with resume to: qmacaulay@reddeeradvocate.com or call 403-314-4302 and speak with Grant.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only selected candidates will be contacted.

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 3 DAYS A WEEK in

• 1 – Black hair dressing chair – $ 150.00 • 1 – White metal daybed, with pull out frame under it and flower knobs. Will sell with or without mattress - $100.00 • 1 – White matching metal 3 shelf unit – $20.00 • 1 – Single size duvet & cover (flowered) – $ 20.00 • 1 – New playpen, change table, stroller All for $100.00 • 1 – White cabinet & sink (19”W x 17”D x 32”H) – $40.00 • 1 – Square patio beige color table with glass top & 4 beige chairs with new cushions, and 1 – beige 3 seat swing (no cushions) – $ 100.00 • 1 – Twin size fold up cot frame (no mattress) $40.00

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Call Diane @ (403) 872 – 0107

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ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE GRANDVIEW AREA 3900 & 4200 Blocks of 40A Ave. and 4000 Block of 39 St. (North side only) $55.68/mo.

WOODLEA AREA 47A Ave, & part of 55, 56 & 57 St. $134./mo.

For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306

Monday through Saturday.

Delivery to be done before 6:30 am.

Reliable vehicle needed.

DEERPARK AREA Dixon Cres, Donnelly Cres, Duston St. area $482.00/mo.

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ROSEDALE AREA Ramage Cres, Close Root Close, Ralston Cres. $327.00/mo.

For More information, please call Jamie 403-314-4306

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Looking for trained technicians to work in our Chrysler Store in a clean, safe, progressive town of 6000 in Central Alberta.

Only hard working, honest, team builders need apply to: lhamelin@stettlerdodge.com

Parkland Nursery & Landscape Services Ltd., located just east of Red Deer, is seeking to ďŹ ll 12 tree nursery ďŹ eld worker positions for the 2015 season. These positions are full time seasonal from approximately Mar. 30th to Nov. 15th, depending on weather conditions. Duties include planting, maintaining, harvesting, loading and unloading plant material.

Position is labor intensive and includes working weekends and some evenings.

We will train. Wage is $10.49 per hour.

Apply to admin@pnls.ca or fax 403.340.8510 Thank you in advance for your interest.

Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.

BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley, 37471 Hwy 25, Red Deer County is seeking Cook $14.00/hr.

To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene, follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing.

Kitchen Helper $11.00/hr.

To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards.

Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items.

Clean oors, assist in prep.

All positions are permanent, Full-time/Part-time, shift work & Weekends.

Education: Above Secondary Work experience not essential, training provided.

Fax resume to: 780-702-5051

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South Gasoline Alley, 37471 Hwy 25, Red Deer County 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 & vacuum rooms, public areas, pool, etc.

Replenish amenities, Linens & Towels Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards All positions are permanent, Full-time/Part-time, shift work & Weekends.

Education: Above Secondary Work experience not essential, training provided.

Fax resume to: 780-702-5051

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.

Replenish amenities, Linens & Towels Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards All positions are permanent, Full-time/Part-time, shift work & Weekends.

Education: Above Secondary Work experience not essential, training provided.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

POLICE BRIEFS SUSPECT SOUGHT AFTER CHILD LURED Red Deer RCMP is searching for a middle-aged or older Caucasian man who attempted to lure an eightyear-old girl to his truck. The incident occurred at 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 24th, as the girl was walking to Mattie McCullough Elementary School.

The man beckoned the girl over to his truck; when she ran away, he followed her for a short distance in his truck.

The girl ran safely to her school and was not harmed.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, middle-aged or older with white or blonde hair. He was wearing a baseball-style cap and a black and grey leather jacket and was driving a black truck with tinted windows.

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

COCAINE CONVERSION LAB IN HOME Two people were arrested after Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) shut down a cocaine conversion lab operating in a Red Deer home.

More than $60,000 worth of drugs was seized from a home in the Lancaster Green area following a search warrant by ALERT Red Deer and RCMP members on Nov. 4th.

The home’s kitchen area was being used to convert cocaine to crack, and additional drugs and paraphernalia was found. Two young children were in the home at the time of the search and were removed under the drug endangered children’s act. Central Region Child and Family Services provided assistance to ALERT. As result of the search warrant ALERT seized 415 grams of powder cocaine; 82 grams crack cocaine; 76 grams of methamphetamine; 72 grams of marihuana; a Winchester rifle; $40,000 cash which were proceeds of crime and a Toyota Tundra truck and Honda sedan.

The two people arrested, the children’s parents, will not be identified in order to protect the identity of the children. They are facing several charges related to drugs and firearms, and one charge of causing a child to

by Erin Fawcett RCMP. The scammer further claimed to have found the woman’s wallet and asked for credit card information in order to verify that the wallet would be reunited with its rightful owner. The scammer had some personal information about their intended victim.

The intended victim, who had not lost her wallet, asked for the caller’s badge number.

She then called the RCMP to check on the story and confirmed that it was a scam. Police would like to

become drug-endangered under Alberta’s Drug Endangered Children Act.

SCAMMER IMPERSONATING POLICE Red Deer RCMP received a report Nov. 21st of a scammer claiming to be with the local RCMP in order to gain her intended victim’s credit card information. A Red Deer woman received a phone call in the morning from a woman who claimed to be a constable with the Red Deer

remind the public that RCMP will never ask for a person’s credit card information over the phone. RCMP continue to investigate this incident of fraud and personating a police officer. The female scammer is believed to be local and may be assisted by a male accomplice.

RENE JOSEPH DRAKE WANTED Red Deer RCMP have issued a Canada-wide warrant for 45-year-old Rene (Rennie) Joseph Drake after iden-

tifying him as the man who posed as a Walmart manager on Oct. 29th in order to defraud a Red Deer woman.

Drake is unlawfully at large after missing a parole meeting.

He is also charged with fraud under $5,000, false pretences and is unlawfully at large for this incident.

Drake is described as Aboriginal, 5’9” tall and 200 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes.

RCMP do not believe Drake poses a danger to the public, but citizens are

advised not to approach him if he is seen. Instead, contact Red Deer RCMP immediately at 403-343-5575.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO EXPROPRIATE 1. Take Notice That Red Deer County intends to expropriate the following land: A. That portion of: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 36, RANGE 24, W4M CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: (acres) hectares more or less A) plan 6107MC – ROAD 0.182 0.45 B) plan 0840393 – Subdivision 7.28 17.99 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME As shown in red on the sketch attached as Schedule “A”; and

2. The nature of the interest in the land intended to be expropriated is fee simple.

3. The work or purpose for which the interest in the land is required is: A) Road allowance and all associated works.

4. Section 6 of the Expropriation Act (the Act) provides that: (1) No person may in any proceedings under this Act dispute the right of an expropriating authority to have recourse to expropriation.

(2) In any proceedings under this Act the owner may question whether the taking of the land, or the estate or interest therein, is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority.

5. Section 10 of the Act provides that: (1) An owner who desires an inquiry shall serve the approving authority with a notice of objection (A) in the case of an owner served in accordance with section 8(2), within 21 days of service on him of the notice of intention, and

2. The nature of the interest in the land intended to be expropriated is fee simple.

(B) in any other case, within 21 days after the first publication of the notice of intention.

3. The work or purpose for which the interest in the land is required is:

(2) The notice of objection shall state (A) the name and address of the person objecting, (B) the nature of the objection, (C) the grounds on which the objection is based, and (D) the nature of the interest of the person objecting 6. A person affected by the proposed expropriation does not need to serve an objection to the expropriation in order to preserve his right to have the amount of compensation payable determined by the Board, as the case may be.

B. A portion of: LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PLAN 0840393 THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 36, RANGE 24, W4M EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS, AREA 7.28 HECTARES (17.99 ACRES) MORE OR LESS: As shown in red on the sketch attached as Schedule “B.”

7. The approving authority with respect to this expropriation is: Red Deer County.

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Red Deer County Per: Mayor Jim Wood County Manager Curtis Herzberg c/o Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer LLP 3200, 10180 – 101 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 3W8

A) Road allowance and all associated works.

4. Section 6 of the Expropriation Act (the Act) provides that: (1) No person may in any proceedings under this Act dispute the right of an expropriating authority to have recourse to expropriation.

(2) In any proceedings under this Act the owner may question whether the taking of the land, or the estate or interest therein, is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of objectives of the expropriating authority.

5. Section 10 of the Act provides that: (1) An owner who desires an inquiry shall serve the approving authority with a notice of objection (A) in the case of an owner served in accordance with section 8(2), within 21 days of service on him of the notice of intention, and (B) in any other case, within 21 days after the first publication of the notice of intention.

(2) The notice of objection shall state (A) the name and address of the person objecting, (B) the nature of the objection, (C) the grounds on which the objection is based, and (D) the nature of the interest of the person objecting

1. Take Notice That Red Deer County intends to expropriate the following land: A. That portion of: LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DESCRIPTIVE PLAN 0223062 THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 36, RANGE 24, W4M EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS, AREA: 45.04 HECTARES (111.3 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

As shown in red on the sketch attached as Schedule “A.”

6. A person affected by the proposed expropriation does not need to serve an objection to the expropriation in order to preserve his right to have the amount of compensation payable determined by the Board, as the case may be.

7. The approving authority with respect to this expropriation is: Red Deer County.

Dated this 5th day of November, 2014.

Red Deer County Per: Mayor Jim Wood County Manager Curtis Herzberg c/o Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer LLP 3200, 10180 – 101 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 3W8

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

RDC offers imaginative take on Dickens’ unfinished work

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deer College theatre students’ winter production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood pretty much sparkles with wit and charm from the get-go.

An engaging, thoroughly entertaining musical about Charles Dickens’ unfinished work, the production, directed by Tom Bradshaw with book, music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, continues through to Nov. 29th with curtain at 7:30 p.m.

‘THEY CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF THE ERA REALLY WELL – ENGLISH ACCENTS INCLUDED – BUT THE TRUE HIGHLIGHT IS THAT THE SINGING IS SUPERB.’ There is also a Saturday matinee Nov. 29th at 1 p.m.

This musical begs the question: ‘Whatever happened to Edwin Drood after his mysterious disappearance?’

With singing, dancing and fun, The Mystery of Edwin Drood also cleverly has the audience choosing the ending of the play.

Bradshaw has done a terrific job of guiding his talented troupe through every stage of the production, which is a ‘play within a play’ – a Victorian theatre company is staging the play but then comes to a point where they inform the audience that this is effectively where the story, as such, ends because Mr. Dickens has forever ‘laid down his pen’.

That’s where the audience steps in and things take unique and unexpected turns.

And although it’s a rath-

er lengthy production, it moves along briskly and the energy really never lags for a minute.

Ultimately, there could be about eight different murderers.

Also, a mystery detective must be selected along with the type of ending the production will eventually have. As Bradshaw pointed out, the ending could be different every night of the play’s run.

Whatever the case, the students are having a wonderful time presenting the tale.

They capture the essence of the era really well – English accents included – but the true highlight is that the singing is superb.

Evan MacLeod is terrific as the theatre’s chairman, Cartwright, and does a great job of hosting and essentially moving the story along.

Robyn Jeffrey is also outstanding as Edwin Drood, as is Erin Pettifor as Edwin’s love interest Rosa Budd – who in particular shone in her vocal performances.

Rina Pelltier was also constantly entertaining as Princess Puffer, and Warren Stephens does a wonderful, convincing turn as John Jasper as well.

Other standouts include Pharaoh Seeley and Damon Lutz as Helena Landless and Neville Landless respectively, and Richie Jackson never fails to impress with his superb performance as Reverend Crisparkle. Overall, the entire cast proved up to every task demanded of them, whether dramatic or comical. Plus, as mentioned, there were several powerful vocal performances throughout.

As to the production’s

history, Bradshaw noted it was staged on Broadway in the 1980s.

Then about two years ago, it was revived on Broadway and became quite a hit again. The Mystery of Edwin Drood also snapped up five Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical.

Again, Bradshaw must be commended for taking a show that no doubt had its challenges to produce, and turning it into a sparkling,

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Holmes would also no doubt be proud of what this talented cast and crew have done with his script as well.

Musicals of course bring another level of challenge to forming any production, but Bradshaw pointed to the enduring charm of the format.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

TRAVEL Much to explore in sunny Southern California

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express As the weather continues to cool down with the approach of gloomy winter, I often find my thoughts drifting to a summer trip I made to glorious, sunny Southern California this past August.

Finally, after wanting to visit this area since I was about 15 years old – I made it. At age 45. But it was well worth the wait.

Admittedly, I am a movie and old Hollywood buff, so ‘Tinseltown’ itself offered lots of exciting attractions to me personally. But there is much more to check out, from the glittering, almost unreal perfection of stately Beverly Hills to the campy and quirky Hollywood Boulevard.

Graumann’s Chinese Theatre, located on Hollywood Blvd. is a must-see for anyone with even a tad of interest in the golden age of Hollywood.

Directly in front of the theatre movie stars have been placing their hands and/or feet and signatures in wet cement, immortalizing their visits to the famed site.

It’s tough to check out every single set of prints with tourists scurrying all over the site, but it’s also worth the effort – from Hollywood legends like Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth, John Wayne and Shirley Temple to popular present day stars including Michael Caine, Meryl Streep and Hugh Jackman – it’s a challenge to think of a popular star who isn’t represented there.

Another highlight was taking one of the StarLine

Bus Tours – I took the Grand Tour of Los Angeles which lasted more than five hours, but was well worth it. There is literally no other way to catch as many sites in so little time, plus it was all in the comfort of an air-conditioned, double decker bus with a tremendous guide and lots of time at each stop.

The tour included the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the famous corner of Hollywood and Highland, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Bowl, Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, and a stop for lunch at the famous Farmer’s Market and The Grove in downtown Los Angeles.

Even just driving around the area was incredibly interesting, with our guide sharing little gems of information – for example, ‘Here’s the corner where Brad Pitt used to wear a chicken suit when he worked for this chicken eatery in West Hollywood’ or ‘There’s a house where Frank Sinatra often spent time’ to ‘There’s Formosa Restaurant, where pretty much everyone who has ever hit the silver screen would grab a bite from time to time.’

Like I mentioned before, if you have evening an inkling of interest in Hollywood history, back in the golden age or even more recent eras, you will relish every aspect of a tour like this.

On my second day there, my friend and I decided to hit the trail ourselves and head to Venice Beach – one of the most fascinating places I think I have ever seen.

It’s beautiful, for one

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It’s also a great place for people watching – even though it was extremely busy, there somehow manages to be a laid-back vibe to the place.

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Another enjoyable highlight was a tour of Paramount Studios – one of the

oldest and working studios remaining in Hollywood to this day.

It’s a hectic place that literally breathes with history – besides being shown all kinds of sound stages, sets and props, perhaps the little stories like being shown where stars would hang out in the old days awaiting their next filming stint was one of the most interesting things to me.

‘This is where Bing Crosby and Bob Hope would have barbecues during breaks in filming’. ‘This is where Alfred Hitchcock’s office was’. ‘This is where

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The joy of Hollywood and Los Angeles in general is you can squeeze plenty into even just a few days. And you will head home with loads of memories that will make you want to head back – just one more time.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT Pianist extraordinaire Frank Mills heads to City

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express ‘An Intimate Evening with Frank Mills’ is set for the Memorial Centre on Dec. 11th.

Known the world over for his megahit Music Box Dancer released back in 1978, Mills, who hails from Montreal, will be sharing tunes from his vast collection during the performance, which begins at 7 p.m.

Mills describes the show as kind of a broad representation of several eras spanning his career. “I’ll do segments, for example from my years as a ‘beginning’ piano player,” he explains, adding there will be tunes from his days as a kid to classical pieces by masters like Beethoven to pop hits made famous by Elvis Presley.

“It’s really how I grew up – I loved all of it,” he said. “I draw from various segments of my life, so it’s a long show,” he added with a laugh.

First and foremost, Mills considers himself a songwriter although of course his name is virtually synonymous with piano playing. “I look back, and now I see sitting in front of me, a songbook of 75 songs that I have written for piano. But I didn’t think of myself as being a ‘piano’ songwriter,” he said. “But I wake up and think, ‘My God,’ I guess that’s what I was doing’. And then we just happened to record them all.”

Mills trained at Montreal’s McGill University in composition, not in performance.

“And my major instrument, which I studied in high school, was trombone. So the piano was really my second instrument. So that’s why I don’t consider myself a great piano player – I’m not, really. If you put me up against any of these people who were playing Mozart and all of that – forget it.”

Still, it wasn’t long before folks in the industry began to take note of his flourishing talent. In 1971 his professional music career got its first taste of success. He was a member of a Canadian group The Bells, whose recording Stay A While went to number one on the U.S. and Canadian music charts.

It was as a piano player with The Bells that Mills developed his unique personal style of playing up high on the keyboard “in self defense,” as he says.

“I had to compete with two electric guitars, an acoustic guitar, an electric bass and a drum kit. It’s the only place I could hear myself.”

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He wouldn’t have to wait too long.

In 1973, he recorded another record on his own which was initially released to a label that dissolved in bankruptcy, forcing his effort to lie in limbo for several years. On the dormant project was Music Box Dancer.

“I used to have five or six songs on the go at once,” he explains. “As far as I was concerned, if it didn’t come to me in half an hour, it wasn’t worth writing and it went in the basket.” So as Music Box Dancer was taking shape, it was just one of several tunes – about 11 - Mills happened to be working on at the time. It was also one of the pieces he was compiling in order to have enough songs ready to go for a recording.

He wanted to include it on the record at the time because he had an inkling it had some commercial appeal. But he had no idea how explosively popular it would become.

“I knew it was a happy song – and it’s much harder to write happy music then sad music. And my kids used to jump up and down when they heard it saying, ‘Play Music Box, daddy’. We didn’t have a title for it then, so we didn’t really know what to call it,” he chuckles.

“One day my young daughter came to me with a broken music box to mend. There was a little dancer who popped up and spun around on a pedestal. Her arm was broken off. As I looked at I said that’s what the song is, it’s the Music Box Dancer.”

Music Box Dancer shot to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in April of 1979 and also reached number three on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.

It also landed in the top 10 of many pop music charts throughout Europe and Asia.

“At the time, the disco era was just coming to an end so I think Music Box Dancer was a breath of fresh air in that regard.”

In all its various interpretations to date Music Box Dancer has sold close to six million copies.

And to this day, he never tires of performing it because of the enthusiastic response it generates.

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But the exhilaration of success aside, Mills takes it all in stride. Music, while he certainly loves it, is not the ‘be all and end all’ of life. “Some (artists) get addicted to it and can’t live without out it, but that’s not me,” he explains of the adulation that comes with fame.

He also cherishes his time at home these days, too, which happens to be a lovely farm in Vermont. When he’s not on the

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road, that’s likely where you will find him keeping very busy with all aspects of a rural lifestyle. He certainly isn’t sitting around when he’s not on the road wondering how to fill his time.

“I don’t have enough time in a day to not know what to do.”

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Visions Country Gospel share the good news through music

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express For the men of local group Visions Country Gospel, there is nothing like picking up a microphone and sharing their love of music and ministry through song.

The popular trio has two country gospel and Christmas shows coming up in Red Deer – the first runs Nov. 28th at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, starting at 7 p.m.

Proceeds will support various missionary endeavors. Tickets are available by calling 403-346-3798 or 403-342-4729.

The other performance is set for Dec. 14th at the First Church of the Nazarene, starting at 7 p.m. as well. Proceeds will benefit ‘Gleanings for the Hungry’.

Tickets are available at the door or by calling 403-3471191.

Vision’s history extends back to the spring of 2001, when Garry Raabis and Dennis Oster met in Jim Escott’s basement here in Red Deer.

They tested out some

harmonies, liked what they heard and the group was born.

Over the years, members have come and gone but the vision – to entertain, minister and in general just brighten up people’s lives – hasn’t changed.

Today’s line-up includes Escott, Brian Snow and Ted Hiscock.

These days, they enthusiastically take their music to many venues throughout the year – sometimes it’s a concert setting, other times they minister in seniors’ facilities and local hospitals.

But wherever they are, they want to both inspire and entertain.

“Our music is our ministry,” explains Escott.

The guys sing everything from old-time favourites to cherished hymns to traditional classics and standards.

Intricate harmonies essentially define much of their sound, which Escott said it is also strongly influenced by legendary country artists such as the Statler Brothers.

Meanwhile, Christmastime brings of course a

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wonderful opportunity to share the ‘sounds of the season’.

“Our Christmas program has been the same for about six years now – 30 to 40 minutes of the finest holiday pieces around.”

As Escott explained, it’s tough to improve on what is already so exceptional.

Plus audiences often don’t care for significant changes to traditional and beloved Christmas tunes. “People love it, and if it isn’t broke – don’t fix it.”

For Escott, a love for music was sparked when he was about five and started taking piano lessons. He also had accordion lessons during elementary school years.

He attended Holy Trinity Sunday School and Church in the Pine Lake area, and in his early teens played with a couple of local bands.

After living for a while in

Calgary, and playing with a band there for a time, he and his family settled in Red Deer in the late 1970s.

Snow hails from St. John’s Newfoundland.

After living in Toronto for many years, he and his family moved to Calgary in 1970.

Snow started out as a ‘single’ entertainer and for over 28 years entertained both in Toronto and western Canada.

He joined Visions Country Gospel in 2002 and considers the group one of the ‘mainstays’ in his life. He grew up in a musical home, and of course music was a key part of his parent’s ministry in the Salvation Army.

Hiscock, who is also originally from St. John’s, was always involved with music as was his father and involved in many living room and kitchen parties playing and singing.

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“OUR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM HAS BEEN THE SAME FOR ABOUT SIX YEARS NOW – 30 TO 40 MINUTES OF THE FINEST HOLIDAY PIECES AROUND.” JIM ESCOTT As for his earlier years, he recalls growing up listening to lots of classic country artists such as Jim Reeves.

He played guitar and bass with his first band when he was 17.

After serving in several communities, in 2005 he retired from the RCMP after 32 years of service and moved with his wife back to Red Deer which has always

been his home since moving to Alberta.

Meanwhile, Visions Country Gospel has performed extensively throughout Alberta with invitations to perform in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and several states.

Part of their purpose is to entertain at hospitals, nursing/seniors homes and for those less active and fortunate.

Those can often be the most fulfilling times for the guys, said Hiscock.

“After virtually every show, someone will come up and tell you, ‘I didn’t know if I was going to come tonight. I was feeling really down, but over the last hour, you guys have made me feel so good and so loved’.”

For more information, visit www.visionscountrygospel.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

Country duo performs at Fionn MacCool’s On the heels of their recent release County Line, country duo High Valley are set to play Fionn MacCool’s on Nov. 29th. The band (brothers Curtis and Brad Rempel) landed rave reviews as the lead single (the title track) shot up the charts to the Top 15 in less then a month and is made it to number two SoundScan’s Top Country Singles Chart in Canada.

Recognized as ‘Artists to Watch’ by both Billboard Magazine and Country Weekly, Brad and Curtis hail from the tiny community of La Crete, Alberta. Growing up on a 1,400-acre farm in the northern reaches of Alberta with music, farming and family as the basis of their entertainment, the Rempel’s musical language was formed at a very young age.

When they started out, the broth-

ers booked gigs anywhere they could, playing cover songs to audiences of about 100-200 people. During these years, High Valley became a buzz-worthy act in Canada’s outlying areas.

Throughout their career so far, High Valley has earned many accolades including 10 GMA Canada Covenant Awards, multiple CCMA Award and JUNO Award nominations and the 2013 CCMA Award for Interactive Artist of the Year.

They’ve opened up for several major acts including Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire and Shania Twain mostly recently at the 2014 Calgary Stampede.

Meanwhile, County Line was recorded and produced by Billboard

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In late 1973, he applied for the RCMP and was accepted and sent to Killam, Alberta after his training in Regina.

‘Producer of the Year’ Seth Mosley in Franklin, Tennessee and features songs co-written by Brad Rempel, Ben Stennis (Jason Aldean), Fred Wilhelm (Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town) and Canadian country music songwriter Deric Ruttan.

After recording roughly 50 demo tracks for the new CD, High Valley enlisted help from their fans and gave them the opportunity to vote for the 10 songs that would make the cut.

The brothers also work with Food For The Hungry, and this past September they journeyed to Burundi, Africa to visit some of families and children that are in need of support.

To that end, throughout their County Line tour they are asking fans to help sponsor children so that they can have a better life.

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Do you have low testosterone levels?

This one is just for the guys today. An increasing number of men are experiencing a drop in testosterone levels. Could this explain your symptoms?

It’s what gives a man facial and chest hair, builds his muscles and deepens his voice, and gives him a sex drive. In other words, testosterone is the hormone that makes a man a man. During puberty, testosterone levels are high, but after a man reaches his 30s, testosterone levels often begin to decrease, creating a long list of possible symptoms. Sometimes, the symptoms caused by low testosterone are mistakenly blamed on diabetes, thyroid problems, high blood pressure or depression, so it’s important to get to the root of the problem.

What symptoms are associated with low testosterone and what’s the cause of the drop in hormones? Are there ways to boost your levels and regain your sex drive?

When you think of testosterone, you think of a man’s sexual function, but this hormone is responsible for other body processes as well. Therefore, when it’s low, you may have both sexual and non-sexual symptoms.

In the bedroom department you can expect low libido, trouble getting and maintaining an erection and a decrease in sexual activity. Out of the bedroom, low testosterone levels may lead to weight gain, fatigue, depression and a loss of muscle and bone mass.

Not enough testosterone is associated with other health problems as well. An estimated four out of 10 men with high cholesterol or high blood pressure also have low testosterone. Half of diabetic and/or obese men are low in testosterone. And who abuse alcohol and drugs, typically show lower than normal levels of testosterone.

Men who experience symptoms like those listed above should see their doctor for a blood test measures testosterone levels. A normal range for healthy men measures between 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) and 1,200 ng/dL. Any time your testosterone level drops below 300 ng/dL you’ll most likely notice something isn’t right.

A below-normal score can be caused by many different factors, including hormonal disorders, an infection, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, injury to the testicles (where testosterone is produced), testicular cancer, liver or kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, medi-

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WHEELER cations, genetic disorders, and down rite normal aging. Determining the cause of your unhealthy testosterone levels will make it possible to get it back to normal.

Want to know the number one natural way of pumping up testosterone? Yup, you guessed it - exercise. This is hands down the best way to regulate your hormones and to get your ‘T’ back up in no time. Couple that with slowing down on the beer and eating better, you will be back to yourself in no time.

But for some (very, very few), this is not quite enough and a visit to the doctor is the best route.

There are various ways to increase your testosterone levels through hormone replacement therapy. Most men choose to use gel therapy for low testosterone. After showering, you merely rub a gel on your upper arms or shoulders, being careful that other people aren’t exposed to this area of your skin.

Other choices are to undergo injections of testosterone. For men trying to increase their sperm strength and production to increase their fertility, this is a good choice, and the most effective option is to get the injections every few weeks.

Patches, implantable pellets and oral pills are also available hormone replacement therapy options that are chosen by some.

While symptoms related to low testosterone levels are improved in a few weeks of treatment (increased energy, libido, muscle mass), there are risks involved

and close monitoring is important. Testosterone therapy can lead to breast growth, increased size of the prostate, raised red blood cell count, sleep apnea and urinary tract problems. Long-term treatment may also actually lower fertility. Men who’ve had breast or prostate cancer should not receive testosterone therapy.

Low testosterone is also called hypogonadism or Andropause. It’s estimated that 39% of men 45 and older have low levels of this important hormone. Low ‘T’ is a lot more prevalent than you probably think.

Low ‘T’ is a common issue and should not be ignored or shied away from. Take this battle head on and you can overcome it.

Like I said, the best way to overcome low ‘T’ is through regular exercise and healthy eating. Kind of weird that exercise and healthy eating usually fixes things though?

Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.

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Coenzyme Q10 needed for 100 trillion cells Heart failure is the fastest growing cause of heart disease in North America.

What’s ironic is the medication prescribed to prevent heart problems may in fact be causing weakened hearts and sapping energy from our 100 trillion cells.

Today, with an aging population, old hearts, like old cars, can only travel so many miles before they wear out. But before this happens a car without gas

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JONES comes to a halt. Similarly, if the heart lacks coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), the gas that delivers energy to the

heart’s muscle, it eventually develops congestive heart failure.

For years doctors and the public have been told that cholesterol-lowering drugs (CLDs) are the be-all-andend-all to prevent heart attack. But one vital point has not hit the headlines.

CLDs work by inhibiting an enzyme that produces cholesterol. But this enzyme is also needed for the manufacture of coenzyme Q10.

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Studies show that CLDs can rob the heart’s muscle of up to 40% of CoQ10.

This is another example of an ‘unintended consequence’ when man starts playing God with human physiology. Remember, it’s taken evolution eons and eons to decide on how much cholesterol and C0Q10 our body needs. The moral?

Small wonder that tinkering with nature means complications occur.

Early in life our bodies produce large amounts of coenzyme Q10 and reach a peak level in our 20s. But as we age, the level of coenzyme Q10 decreases in the heart, pancreas, kidneys and adrenal glands.

Dr. Karl Folker, one of the early pioneers of coenzyme Q10, says that a 25% deficiency in CoQ10 is enough to cause illness, and a decrease of 75% sufficient to cause death.

Since the heart is the work-dog of our body, beating 100,000 times daily and 2.52 billion times by age 70 without a holiday, there’s more CoQ10 in our heart than any other organ. But it’s not only the heart’s

muscle that needs CoQ10.

The other 100 trillion cells also require continuous energy to carry out a myriad of metabolic tasks to keep us well. These cells also need a reliable source of CoQ10. So how many North Americans are feeling tired, have muscle cramps, muscle weakness and having emotional problems because of a lack of CoQ10? Twenty-five per cent of the cholesterol in our body is concentrated in the brain and it’s protected from some medication by the blood brain barrier. But cholesterol-lowering drugs pass through this protective wall often with dire consequences. The best example is what happened to Dr. Duane Graveline, a U.S. astronaut, who had no recollection of his wife and children after being on a CLD for several weeks. His amnesia cleared only after stopping the CLD. Two plus two makes four so it’s reasonable to assume that Dr. Graveline’s amnesia was caused by a physiological double whammy.

First, the CLD decreased the amount of CoQ10 and

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also depleted his brain of energy. Second, the cholesterol-lowering drug also had an adverse physiological effect on the brain’s cholesterol.

Today there is a desire for doctors to prescribe higher doses of CLDs in an effort to lower cholesterol more. But the greater the dosage of CLDs, the greater the loss of coenzyme Q10 to the heart’s muscle. And never forget the other 100 trillion cells that require more energy as we age.

Studies show CoQ10 supplements can increase the strength of the heart’s muscle in patients suffering from congestive heart failure. But prevention is better than cure. This means patients on CLDs and those who have had a heart attack should ask their doctors about the use of coenzyme Q10 supplements. Research shows as we age the body’s ability to extract C0Q10 from food decreases. This is why a supplement of coenzyme Q10 may be helpful to those who are feeling tired all the time.

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EVENTS Celebrate the Season with YARD. Christmas sale and gathering: Dec. 6th, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Clothing and selected items, buy one, get one at 50% off! Plus pre-registration for 2015 Winter session at 2014 pricing….Dec. 6th only. Enjoy hot apple cider and cookies while you shop for the perfect Christmas gift for friends and family. Gift certificates also available. YARD is Red Deer’s only not-forprofit studio. Visit reddeeryoga. ca or call 403-550-9240.

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Pioneer Lodge Art Market runs Nov. 29th from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 4324-46A Ave. 403-391-2574.

Christmas is around the corner – give a gift certificate for dance lessons starting Jan. 12th and running Mondays and Wednesdays at the Clearview Community Centre from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Twelve classes for $120. Contact 403-3961523 for more information.

The Cronquist House Tea House is now closed for the season , but will reopen for the Christmas season! We will be hosting our annual Interna-

is not government funded and your support is appreciated.

Scottish Country Dancing has classes held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church and go 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. Call 403343-0975 or 403-347-0907 or visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.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,

set for Dec. 7th at 2 p.m., is a special time each year to honor the families who lost loved ones on Unit 32 and Unit 32P (Palliative) at the Red Deer Hospital. It is also a time to honor and thank the hospital staff for their excellent compassionate work. The event, which will be held in the Dana Soltes Auditorium of the Red Deer Regional Hospital, is open to the public free of charge.

Pine Lake Singers Christmas Concert at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre on Dec. 14th at 2:30 p.m. Admission $5. Lunch served.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for

Second annual Cookie Walk/Craft Sale Nov. 29th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Victory Church of Red Deer (98 Oberlin Ave). You can also rent a table and sell your crafts. $15/table. Call Shirley at 403-872-1345 or Sandi at 403986-1605 for more information.

All proceeds to Food Zone.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present ‘Starry Night: A Red Deer Arts Council Visual Arts Members Juried Exhibition’, which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery to Dec. 28th. Our First Friday Red Deer is Dec. 5th from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments served.

Open House and official opening of the Red Deer Aboriginal Youth Centre for Success runs Nov. 26th from 3 to 7 p.m. with opening remarks at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments and demonstrations. The address is 4808 – 51st Ave. ‘Captured’ is an exhibit of images

by TY Photography. This exhibit is a fundraiser for The Magdalene House of Red Deer. Please help those that are victims of exploitation and human trafficking with purchasing a framed photograph. Opening reception runs from 4 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 5th. Magdalene House will be selling Fair Trade Goods during the Opening Reception.

‘Lift Up Red Deer’ - A Call to Prayer - every Christian of Central Alberta is invited to come and pray Nov. 26th and Dec. 18th at the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park, starting at 7 p.m. 2 Chron. 7:14 James 4:10.

tional Christmas Tea on Dec. 2nd, then the Tea House stays open till Dec. 19th, Tuesdays – Fridays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Central Alberta Council on Aging is hosting ‘Fraud Awareness for Seniors’ on Dec. 2nd at 9 a.m. at the Golden Circle Resource Centre. Cpl. Slavica Doktor and Cpl. Jess MacFarlane will be onhand to discuss the issue. For more information, contact Shirley Thomas at 403-343-0767 or Ron Rose at 403-346-8115.

Purchase your Medicine River Wildlife Centre 2015 calendar/ raffle ticket combination for $20 and you could be off enjoying Broadway, dining and get $1,500 in spending money in New York City or enjoying your favorite sports championship somewhere in North America. For details contact 403-728-3467 or www. mrwc.ca. All proceeds support the wildlife hospital and education programs. The Centre

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 Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell Dec. 4th at 12:15 and 1 p.m. featuring the Red Deer College Faculty Jazz Quartet in the Snell Auditorium. Coffee and Tea provided by Cafe Noir. No admission charge. Free will donation accepted at the door.

Sankta Lucia – a celebration of Light – runs Dec. 7th at 2:30 p.m. at the Chalet at Westerner Park. Please join the Red Deer Vasa Lodge for this Swedish mid-winter celebration. Coffee and traditional baking will be served following the Lucia Candlelight Procession. Silver collection at the door.

The Tree of Remembrance Service,

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

Blackfalds Christmas Tradeshow runs Nov. 29th 10-4 p.m. and Nov. 30th 10-3 p.m. at the Abbey Centre. Over 100 commercial home-based, local businesses, crafters, handmade goods and artisan goods, baked goods, artists all waiting to showcase something for each of you! Just in time for Christmas and in support of local! Swag Bags for the first 150 people through

the door each day! Beautiful door prizes to be won, coloring contest and craft tables for kids.

Even surprise visit from OLAF at set times. ATM available, free admission and a chance to bring your non-perishable food items for the Blackfalds Food Bank. 403-392-0546.

Central Alberta Singles Dances run Nov. 29th, Dec. 13th and Dec. 27th. Dances run at the Innisfail Legion Hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m. For information, call Jim at 403-638-6563 or Murray at 403-357-8022.

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

Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Cost is $3 as well for both of these activities. For more information, call 403-346-4043.

Cards at the Golden Circle. Join us for Canasta on Mondays at 1 p.m. Drop in fee $1. Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. join us for Singles Bridge. Drop in fee of $2. Partner Bridge is played the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Drop in fee of $3. Euchre is played the first and third Friday of the month at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $2. Join us for scrabble Friday’s starting at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $1. Thursday night dances continue at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7. 403-346-3896, 403347-6165 or 403-342-2875.

The Red Deer Chamber Singers presents its annual production of the Renaissance Feast, Nov. 27th and 28th, at the Westerner Chalet. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a five-course Renaissance era meal along with a variety of period and contemporary choral music. Queen Elizabeth 1 will also be featured. Consider it an opportunity for an office Christmas Party or for a gathering of good friends.

Tickets available by contacting Diane at 403-347-6567.

A Knox Presbyterian Church Fundraiser featuring St James Gate in concert and followed by wine and cheese runs Nov. 29th.

Reception and silent auction.

Church doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Concert at 730 p.m. Call 403346-4560 for tickets $35/each.

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Travel Memories runs Dec. 3rd from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Waskasoo meeting room. Our husband and wife team will share pictures and adventures of their crossCanada camping trip in a travel trailer. Come to the library and appreciate some beautiful Canadian photography. Listen to our presenter and share your own travel adventures, while enjoying coffee or tea with us. For more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100.

The Knox Annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale runs at Knox Presbyterian Church Dec. 6th between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Admission, which includes a light lunch, is $5. There will be a good selection of freshly baked goods, frozen savoury pies and Christmas treats to purchase.

Elnora Christmas Market at the Elnora Community Hall Dec. 6th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served all day. Photos will be offered this year. For more information or to book tables, call 403-773-2270 or 403773-2269. An item for the food bank would be appreciated.

FREE Sundays @ the MAG – noon to 4:30 p.m. Christmas Open House – Share the Festive Spirit, Dec. 7th. Bring your family and friends. Join a guided tour at 2:00 pm. Hear the stories of service, sacrifice and success in ‘Remarkable Red Deer’, ‘Let’s Go Boys!’, and ‘Missing Lives’.

Daytime Documentaries – Dec. 10th from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Waskasoo Meeting Room. December’s documentary is a fascinating and illuminating film. Academy Award-nominated director Liz Garbus takes an intimate look at the life, death and legacy of Marilyn Monroe and offers a glimpse of the human being inside the bombshell. Join us for this excellent biographical film and enjoy coffee or tea with us as the winter season approaches. A discussion facilitated by a staff member will follow the film. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100.

Snow White and the Seven Nobbits.

At Scott Block Theatre - opens on Boxing Day night, Dec. 26th and runs until Jan. 3rd. Curtain is at 7 p.m. except Dec. 28th matinee which is at 2 p.m.

Tickets at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre - 403-755-6626 or on line. Makes smashing Christmas gifts – Snow White and the Seven Nobbits in living colour and is fun for everyone!

This may be your first Christmas Panto, but some of us from Red Deer Players have worked on one or more already and hope to make it an annual event as it is in many communities around the World. Panto is basically British music hall theatre with song and dance borrowing stories that are loosely based on

of Harmony Sweet Adeline Chorus and the Lindsay Thurber High School Chamber Choir for some good music and sounds of the season. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, children under 12 get in for free. Coffee and snacks to follow the show. Proceeds go to Shalom Counselling Centre.

Also accepting donations for Red Deer Food Bank. For more, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

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their monthly meeting on Nov. 26th at 7 p.m. at Bower LDS DS Church, Primary Room (3002 47 Ave). Lise Pomerleau-Mayne will be discussing her book “Becoming Sand”. Lise was born in Red Deer, her father’s family was of French-Canadian descent and her mother’s of Manx and Scottish descent. Both families were pioneers in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Further information Mary Joan 403-346-3886.

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

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

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

Powered By Breathing. What would you do if you could breathe better? Join us to learn and share tips on how to live a better life with a chronic lung disorder. The local Lung Support Group meets every Thursday afternoons 1:30-2:30 p.m. For information

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Check out our website for our Christmas course listing. www.parklandgarden.ca Monday – Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 11am-5pm

Located 3 minutes east of 30th Avenue on Highway 11 “Back to the roots!” find us on @ParklandGarden fairy tales. This year we chose Snow White. If you are familiar with this story, you may notice some slight resemblance to that wonderful timeless classic. This is lucky number 13th PANTO for local playwright, Albert Azzara, who has taken the liberty with a century’s old story and updated it in his usual zany fashion. There are people such as Buttons, Bingo the Panto Horse, Mother Twerk (the Panto Dame) and her very odd family, handsome Chad Charming and Mr. Nasty.

There are true villains such as Lady Borden, Butterworth and Gooner the Hitman. They just beg to be booed at by the audience! And, of course, SNOW WHITE played by the beautiful and talented Ashley Newman.

The Wildrose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus present Christmas With Friends on Dec. 14th at 2 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ. Join the Harmnonizers along with our friends the Heart

MEETINGS Planning for the Future: an information session, Dec. 6th from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Light breakfast, presentations, panel discussion. Three experienced professionals will present on the following topics: Principles of Investing; Elements of a strong will, Power of Attorney and Personal Directives, Helping the charity of your choice plan for their future. No Charge. RSVP by Nov. 28th to Shalom Counselling Centre 403-342-0339.

A registered disability savings plan information session runs Nov. 26th from 1:30 to 3 p.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre - 4826 47th St. The Red Deer Branch of The Alberta Genealogical Society is holding

contact Barb at 403-343-0804 or Mac at 403-347-2191.

The Red Deer Culture Club is for people who want to get out and embrace all that Red Deer has to offer, whether your are new to the City or just looking to broaden your circle of friends.

We do walking, movies, dinners out, cultural events, music, festivals, book club, crafts, and many other things. Check out our calendar of past and future events, then jump in, be active, and make new friends. Check us out at http://www.meetup. com/Red-Deer-Culture-Club/.

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

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

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

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

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

‘Friends Over 45’ is a group for ladies. Members may be new to the Red Deer area or have made a recent lifestyle change, or just wish to meet new friends. Our meetings are held at various restaurants in the Red Deer area. New members are welcome. For information please call Pat at 403-341-9606 or Heidi at 403-346-1718.

An Amputee Support Group Meeting at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. 403-357-3671.

Senior-friendly, low impact ‘dancercise’ runs at the Golden Circle Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 403-343-6074.

Addict in the Family Support Group is a confidential, professionally-facilitated support group.

Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.

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BIG WIN – Rebels defencemen Austin Strand rushes for the puck during last Saturday night’s home game against the Calgary Hitmen in which the Rebels won 4-0. The Rebels headed to Calgary Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Sunday for a rematch against the Hitmen in which the Rebels lost 2-6.

King optimistic about lessons learned for RDC Queens

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express When Ken King took over the reins of the Red Deer College Queens basketball program he said he had a modest goal in mind.

Back in June he wanted his team to be competitive each time they stepped onto the court. A glance at the 0-10 record might tell you one story but peel back the layers and the coach gives you another perspective. “Even when we’re losing games there’s still good things happening all over the place,” he said. “With such a young team it’s hard not to be optimistic because we never come out of a game without seeing a positive coming from one person or another.”

On the positive side of the ledger King says he’s seeing a high level of buy-in from the returning veterans to the program.

“I think sometimes it’s almost harder as a returning player because there’s so much change going on. Even just the system stuff we’ve been working is very different than what they’re use to,” he said.

King said the rookies on the Queen’s roster are getting some front line experience at a level many of the 1A and 2A players from high school had never seen.

He also points out there is a strong commitment from the players and he underlines the fact they are given each Sunday off from basketball yet when he goes to the gym on those days to do some work there are a few girls there practicing.

So what is missing in order for this team to chalk up some wins?

“What’s been missing up to this point is some team chemistry and team trust and that’s something that you can’t coach, you can’t drill that. They really just have to be

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around each other and that’s something that builds with time.”

King said the improvement he sees in their play is due to that trust and chemistry getting stronger each week. Another missing piece though is a winning attitude.

“The girls really now have to believe this is going to be something that is successful and they need to have the attitude that anything that is below the level that brings us to that success is unacceptable.”

His assessment is there is plenty of raw talent within this team and sometimes during games there is a level of panic introduced which hides those skills.

“We just need people to get confident in what they can do, get confident in doing it at this level and then once they really start to showcase what we already know they can do then we’ll start to see more of what they can do in game play.”

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King said he is going to give this current group of players every chance to be a member of the team next season so there’s no immediate plan to bring in anyone new over the Christmas break. “We continue to give them every opportunity we can so it’s their job to go and take those opportunities,” he said. “This year I’m focusing on developing this group as much as possible.”

He said there have been rocky moments on and off the court but these players are held to as high a standard on the court as they are in the classroom and it doesn’t matter what the standings say where the team sits. “Holding them to that high standard now is going to benefit them on the court later, off the court later and hopefully once basketball and school are done it will benefit them later in life.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Ben Guenther on top at Vegas championship

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Doing something well is very rewarding but doing it right at the same time places the activity into that special and rare category.

It’s a place where Red Deer power lifter Ben Guenther resides at the moment.

The 34-year-old recently out-lifted seven other men at the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) power lifting championships in Las Vegas and he did it without any laboratory assistance. Clean as a whistle.

“It’s a true strength. It’s not fake by

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throwing drugs into it,” he said. “You’re relying on drugs to improve your strength where it’s more of a natural strength.”

He’s been lifting for about four years, training at the Collicutt Centre in the mornings but he started pumping iron years ago as a body builder.

He competes in the Canadian Drug Tested Federation, holding all the records for that outfit.

Over the years of competition he can’t recall anyone being caught dirty and sent packing. “A lot of guys don’t try to sneak by. They’ll just go in a different federation,” he said. “If they’re not clean they’ll

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avenue in order to push himself to new limits. “What can I do better the next time.

It’s more for me to not put limits on myself and I always want to try to beat my last best,” he said.

“If I get a record at the same time then great. I get a bunch of trophies I can show my kids when I’m an old man I guess.”

He can also tell them he got those trophies the right way.

Bench press 350 pounds, squat was 470, dead lift 606 pounds. None are personal bests but he was heads above the competition so on his third lifts in each category he went for records instead.

“I knew I had won by my second attempts so my third one I was just trying to see if I could break records but I was sick at the time as well so I think that kind of held me back a little bit.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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just find a different federation that doesn’t test.”

He has stepped into competition against other lifters in those very same federations where lifters are on some sort of chemical aid. “I have won in them over the last few years except for last year when I finished second,” he said. “I knew a lot of the guys weren’t clean and so I was pretty happy that even against those guys I was stronger than them.”

He said it sends a very clear message to young lifters coming into the competition.

“It’s all about consistency. You don’t need to take that crap to be strong.”

Standing at five foot seven he tips the scale at 212 lbs. when he competes and his build does help him when he lifts.

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The two teams for the 102nd Grey Cup have been decided with Calgary and Hamilton set to do battle in Vancouver.

Both playoff games told a story about post-season football.

Forget what you did to get there and stay in the moment.

The Stamps and Tiger Cats did just that while Edmonton and Montreal failed to step it up a notch which is key to winning in late November in this league.

In the west final Edmonton got behind so quickly they couldn’t establish the run game.

John White only had eight carries and if he is running it makes it a whole lot easier to throw.

While Edmonton did plenty of passing with 48 attempts it just wasn’t the same with Mike Reilly back there.

He did run but not nearly as effectively with the bad

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CLAGGETT wheel and that raises the question of maybe he was more injured than we were led to believe.

Many will question why he was in there in the semifinal versus Saskatchewan as he was ineffective but that’s second guessing.

The Stamps meanwhile showed they are far more an offensive team than Jon Cornish.

Edmonton meanwhile needed much more than Adarius Bowman.

In the east final Zach Collaros showed he can lead a team and made the decision to send Smilin’ Hank Burris packing which appeared to be a wise one.

The help he received from one of the most exciting players in the football league, Brandon Banks, was the icing on the cake (or maybe the doughnut given the Tim Horton’s connection there).

Hamilton was easily the better team but both franchises can look back on the regular season and build on how they turned things around.

Early in the year any east/west game was almost decided beforehand given how weak the east teams appeared to be.

This league final looks to be a good one though as Hamilton will give Calgary all they can handle.

I hate making predictions and I know this might come back to haunt me but here goes as I throw caution to the wind.

It will be closer than most think but the Stamps get the nod in Vancouver with a 37-28 win. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Keeping practicality in mind with kitchen renovations I have seen a great many kitchens in my career which correspond to the great many clients I have also visited!

Kitchens are a BIG deal! They are the pulse of the home and the place where the most mess and activity happens every single day.

When I am working with a client on a kitchen renovation I find that they are focused on colour and often overlook the practical needs that a kitchen fulfils in their home.

Outlets are a BIG deal! Seriously they can cause such frustration if not placed correctly and they can visually mar a beautiful backsplash if they interrupt the tile pattern.

They are a necessary evil that

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MECKLER you can’t live without yet they seem to cause quite a bit of frustration for people. One client had instructed his electrician to put the outlets under the upper cabinets and put a finish trim along the bottom of the cabinet to hide the outlets; I think this is a wonderful solution as they are still accessible yet invisible.

The work triangle is often talked about and it is a great rule of thumb to contain your sink/ fridge/stove into a tighter radius

but what about those other places we use every day? Our trash and recycling is a good example – we typically put it under the sink but in some kitchens there could be better placement closer to the nearest exit.

It is a practical idea to put trash receptacles near an outside door or garage door so you don’t have to drag your garbage through the house. If you are a recycler (and shouldn’t we all be?), those bins are best placed in a pantry with garage access or by the back door for ease of transport.

Take a mental walk through your kitchen, where do you come from and where do you go? Traffic patterns are an important factor to consider.

Imagine walking into your kitchen with an armload of groceries, where do you put them and is there enough counter space to allow you to drop several bags at once?

Look at how adjacent your coffee pot is to your sink and make sure you have allowed cabinet space to house all your favorite coffee cups nearby. Simple things you do every day will quickly become annoyances if you always have to take extra steps to accommodate those activities.

Make sure to not overlook the practical things such as what (if any) cabinets may be blocked off while the dishwasher or oven door is open.

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which house unused space?

Consider corner pull out drawers which will maximize this space and keep you from hunting on your hands and knees for items that have shifted to the back.

Little luxuries like soft close drawers, custom dividers and pull-out spice racks truly make working in any kitchen a joy.

Walk through your kitchen before it is built to make sure that the items and the space you need are at hand. It will make your everyday much more efficient and pleasant if you keep a watchful eye for potential nuisances in your new kitchen.

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

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How to kill your mortgage approval Once upon a time there was a lovely young couple who saved and saved all of their pennies for the down payment on a home. They met with a friendly mortgage professional to get a pre-approval and quickly provided all the required documentation.

Their bright-eyed real estate professional helped them to navigate the home buying process when they had discovered their dream home. The I’s were dotted and the T’s were crossed on all of the forms the lawyer set before them and so at long last they sat back to gleefully await the day the keys to their castle would be handed to them. The end right? Alas, it is not.

This story which should have the happiest of endings does not. Our heroes made a choice after the approval was granted but before the possession of the home which has killed their mortgage and put their dreams on hold.

Unfortunately all too often we see people make this mistake and so this week we are going to look at the

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PIKKERT things you must never do during the mortgage process. Or at least you should never do any of them without first asking your mortgage professional how it will affect your approval.

1. Change jobs - there may be an amazing opportunity for you at a new company but before you accept please keep the following in mind: a. Will you be on probation? Lenders will not accept probationary employment. b. Is the new income paid the same as your current?

By this I mean if there is any bonus, overtime or commission aspect to your pay you may be killing your approval. These types of income require a two-year history before they are ac-

ceptable to the lenders and CMHC. c. Are you now considered as a contractor or even self-employed? Once again we require a twoyear history unless you are working in the exact same field as before and have an amazing contract in place and even then things have become tricky. d. Have you decided that you are simply unable to continue for personal reasons? Here’s the thing, the lender has approved you based on the information you provided and they verified. Unfortunately for you that means that you need to maintain the status quo until you take possession of the new home.

2. Buy a vehicle – your car may finally have given up on you and you have to buy a new one but before you do call your mortgage pro to make sure the monthly payment will not put your affordability ratios out of line.

3. Change your credit picture - do not pay for 12 months, 18 equal payments, a new line of credit or max-

ing out your credit cards can all affect your affordability ratios and kill your mortgage approval. Again, a quick call to your mortgage professional is all that is needed to find out if any of these things will be a problem.

4. Your credit score drops - the other thing to watch is

that you make all of your payments on time. If you have chosen to build a home the lender will be pulling your credit again prior to possession and if your credit score has dropped because of late payments or maxed out credit cards they have the right to cancel the approval.

So please, do not put yourself at risk and make sure that you keep your financial picture consistent throughout the mortgage process to ensure that your mortgage story ends happy.

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

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