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City man educates about early onset Alzheimer’s Larry Quintilio knows the pain of dealing with the disease firsthand

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

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ity man Larry Quintilio wants to reach out to those who are dealing with an early onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Quintilio’s wife June was diagnosed several years ago, and passed away last spring. She was only in her 60s – considerably younger than the age most believe are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. But June had been struggling with symptoms for many years prior to her death as well.

“She was hard to diagnose because she didn’t want to talk about it,” explains Larry, adding that June never really did acknowledge that she had Alzheimer’s disease.

But Larry recalls knowing by 2005 or 2006 that something was wrong. As mentioned, June was resistant to talking about the possibility, so actually nailing down a diagnosis took time. She passed away last June after spending three and a half years in the Centennial Centre in Ponoka.

Larry’s growing concern over his wife’s symptoms prompted him to move his office to their basement for a year.

“After a year of being right here, I knew it was something serious.” Things like the loss of an ability to tell time, or understanding how a remote control worked fueled his concern.

“Probably the biggest thing was that she would pay the bills. Then she started coming to me, saying, ‘They’ve charged me twice for this’.” Larry would try to explain that it was in fact correct, but her confusion only worsened as time went on.

He later retired so he could care for June full-time.

These days, Larry has helped to spearhead Early Onset Dementia Alberta, a group committed to spreading the word that this disease affects younger people as well – people who are still, in some cases, paying mortgages or even raising families and have all kinds of financial responsibilities.

“These families that are affected lose an income, and sometimes they still have kids at home,” he explains of those the group is aiming to help. There is little in the way of financial support in these instances.

Sometimes, the spouse of someone suffering with Alzheimer’s not only has to scramble to pay the bills, but they also have to hire additional help to care for their loved one.

Much of the work he’s engaged in these days is about raising awareness. “It’s also a matter of getting to the government and saying, ‘We spend 19 per cent less in Alberta on long-term care beds than the rest of

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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, which causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired. It is the most common form of dementia. This month marks Alzheimer Awareness Month.

Watching June’s struggle with the disease was acutely painful. Larry and June had always enjoyed a full and active life together. So coping with the changing behaviour and thinking patterns of a loved one with Alzheimer’s is continuously a challenge - it can also be heartbreaking and exhausting.

June was becoming increasingly confused, unsettled and fearful about her circumstances.

As Larry points out, caregivers have to go where the loved one is in his or her own mind, and try to see what their perspective on a given situation is. There is absolutely no point in trying to explain how something really is – it will likely only fuel their agitation and anxiety. “It’s better to be kind than right – if you insist, they resist. You never try to force them to do something.”

He recalls cooking with June and encouraging her to read the recipe while he put the ingredients together. Prior to that, June was becoming frustrated because she couldn’t always recall what she had already completed in terms of following the recipe. But by working together, she had the satisfaction of continuing to bake and cook knowing that her husband was by her side guiding the process along. “It put her back in control again.”

Resources and people ready to help are also available, and Larry said they can make a tremendous difference. He hopes that those just starting out in their own journey of dealing with Alzheimer’s reach out for assistance.

In the meantime, Larry says a strong, supportive network of family and friends is crucial to coping. He’s also interested in helping others who are facing similar circumstances. There’s no question his sensitivity and empathy would go far in helping others.

And that can be a struggle, because there is still a stigma in general regarding matters of the brain and mind, he said. And

ON A MISSION – Pictured here is Larry Quintilio of Red Deer with a photograph of his wife June, who passed away last spring from Alzheimer’s disease. Larry is working to raise awareness Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express about those affected by early onset of Alzheimer’s. some people just flatly refuse to discuss it.

But for those who choose to be open, there is a community of folks willing to surround them with strength and support. Walking alongside someone with Alzheimer’s means there will be days when it feels like it’s almost too much to bear. And that’s why support groups are essential – you can share your feelings and experi-

ences and know that there’s a built-in empathy already there, he said.

“It’s a tough, ugly experience,” said Larry. “But to me, it’s not something you should just put in a closet.”

For more information about Early Onset Dementia Alberta, call Larry Quintilio at 403- 346-8401. Visit www.alzheimer.ab.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Red Deer City council tackles 2015 operating budget Proposed budget totals $329 million; citizens could face 4.3% tax hike

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express City council is in their second day of deliberating the 2015 operating budget. As proposed, the budget totals $329 million. If approved in full, as is, citizens are facing a 4.3% tax increase this year.

The 2015 capital budget, totaling $17.3 million, was approved in November. “The overall theme of the 2015 operating budget is maintaining and enhancing core services,� said City Manager Craig Curtis. “We need to maintain and enhance our core programs and services that make Red Deer a great community.�

Since early 2014, the operating budget has gone through a review process, ofďŹ cials said. The proposed budget is based on

council’s Strategic Plan and initiatives in City department service plans. City council’s Strategic Plan identiďŹ es three themes for administration to focus on including dialogue, community amenities and ďŹ nancial leadership. “The capital and operating budgets are one way administration puts council’s strategy into action for the community,â€? said Curtis.

Some of the larger budget items include increasing the City’s ďŹ remedic staff by 10 additional ďŹ remedics, corporate eet costs, the RCMP member fee agreement and police member and municipal employee costs.

Proposed in the budget is the addition of six new RCMP ofďŹ cers and three municipal staff.

The recommended budget includes investments in the areas of movement, safety and security and community amenities.

They include items that focus on road improvements, increased Transit, policing and safety initiatives.

The City also faces many challenges such as decreased or eliminated grant funding, lower revenue from investments due to low interest rates and several major utility projects underway to accommodate growth.

The proposed 2015 operating budget balances the need to maintain and enhance core City services, while using resources effectively and responsibly to watch the bottom line, said Curtis. “The budget was prepared based on balancing what the community wants the

City to do and what we need to do,â€? said Chief Financial OfďŹ cer Dean Krejci.

The draft budget shows an average tax increase of 4.31% in the municipal portion of a property tax bill. However, Curtis notes, “This ďŹ gure is only a starting point and will be impacted by council debate.â€?

Based on the submitted budget, a home which experienced the average assessment value change and is assessed at $325,000 for the 2015 tax year, can expect to see a $80.17 increase ($6.68 monthly) in the municipal portion of their taxes, which will be used to fund City services.

This does not include any changes to the education portion of property taxes as these won’t be known until later this year when the province releases its budget. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Woman looking for support to build a school in Somalia

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Education is a luxury that many young people around the world are unable to take part in. Local Zainab Mohamoud wants to offer this opportunity to

students in Somalia and is seeking help to ďŹ nance the project through a fundraiser this month.

The fundraiser will take place at Festival Hall on Jan. 30th from 6 until 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at $35 per person, or a table

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of eight for $240. These funds collected will go towards the $20,000 goal that covers building expenses, furniture, books, supplies and several months of staff salaries. “I am from Somalia, and when I had just ďŹ nished elementary school my country began a war. That really touched me – I was told that I couldn’t go to high school, which I was really looking forward to,â€? said Mohamoud. “All of these years after, things are the same. Kids are growing up

without the experience of school and I want to give something back to them and give them a future.�

The experience was very difďŹ cult on Mohamoud and inspired her to work hard to come to Canada to better her life.

She escaped Somalia as a refugee and went to Ethiopia for three years until she received a visa to Canada.

Mohamoud has a heart for children and worked as a day-home provider before she settled into her position at the Central Alberta

Immigrant Women’s Association (CAIWA). “We’re hoping to raise between $7,000 and $8,000.

At the event, we will have international foods, a few kinds of dances and two keynote speakers. We will also have a bingo hour, a silent auction and some door prizes available,� she said. “We have already sold many tickets – we printed 200 and are down to near 30.�

Tickets can be purchased through the web site or in person at the Little Star Restaurant. Tickets will

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also be available at the door on Jan. 30th if they are not sold out prior to the event. “We still have a long way to go to reach our goal, so if people could come to the event, that would be nice but if they can’t make it, they can go to our web site and donate there if they wish.�

Mohamoud will be going to Somalia when the funds are raised to participate in building the school. She said she would be there from the start until the end. “I’m paying my expenses so people can know that all of the money donated is only going to the school. Of the donations, nothing will be used for anything other than the project. I am going on this trip alone, and I will be there from the beginning to the end, when the school opens.�

The school will house students from Grades 1 to 9. In the future, Mohamoud hopes that she can add a high school component. A piece of land has already been purchased in the town of Boame, Somalia.

Mohamoud has raised nearly $13,000 and is looking forward to the chance to reach her goal and bring available education to her home country. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Red Deer Rebels kick off blood challenge

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express The Red Deer Rebels looked to renew their off-ice rivalry with fellow WHL team the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Tuesday morning at the Canadian Blood Services clinic in Red Deer.

The two teams kicked off their third annual ‘Hockey: It’s In Our Blood’ challenge in which they will compete to see who can bring in the most blood donations in the month of January.

“The competition involves a good natured rivalry between the two teams with the ultimate winners being the blood recipients right here in Central Alberta,” explained Territory Manager for Canadian Blood Services, Darrin Thompson.

“THIS MONTH WHY NOT GET TOGETHER WITH YOUR LOCAL HOCKEY FANS AND HELP WITH HOSPITAL PATIENTS’ NEED FOR BLOOD BY DONATING BLOOD AS THE NEED FOR BLOOD IS SIGNIFICANT AND ONGOING. ONE SMALL ACTION CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT ON SOMEONE’S LIFE.”

the Rebels. “While the players themselves can’t donate, we do get a fair amount of staff coming in to support the initiative and we highly encourage all of our season ticket holders and fans to help support their team and blood recipients,” said Williams.

“People will always need blood, and even as a hockey team we have seen situations where we have players who for instance will get a really bad cut from a skate etc. and you’ll see the need for blood right away so this initiative really hits home for us.”

With the constant need for blood, Thompson explained the challenge is beneficial to all of Alberta as it also increases donations through Lethbridge as well as Red Deer.

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Thompson explained during the challenge kick-off that every 60 seconds of everyday someone in Canada requires a blood product, with cancer treatment patient requiring as many as up to five donors’ blood during their treatments.

“If you’ve never donated before this your chance to give while simultaneously supporting your favourite team and make a difference in someone’s life,” encouraged Thompson.

This is the third year for the challenge, which has seen the Rebels take the lead for the first two.

Dean Williams, vice president of marketing and sales for the Red Deer Rebels, was onhand at the kick-off where he expressed his excitement to be back in competition with the Hurricanes and stated what all fans have to do when they come is say they wish to donate on behalf of

and blood products in all provinces and territories outside of Quebec.

Canadian Blood Services also oversees the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network, and is establishing Canada’s (excluding Quebec) national public cord blood bank and supports practices in development, professional education and awareness for organ donation and transplantation. The provincial and territorial Ministries of Health provide operational funding to Canadian Blood Services.

The federal government, through Health Canada, is responsible for regulating the blood system.

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Newcomers to Canada enjoy ‘learn to skate’ program

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express If you grew up anywhere in the southern hemisphere, chances are there were no local ice rinks or arenas for you to learn to skate on.

For example, in the South American country of Colombia, the capital city of Bogota boasts only two indoor ice rinks for its population of over seven million people and costs associated with using it are often high.

Upon their arrival to Canada many immigrants, refugees, and newcomers have often never seen an ice rink in person and often they have never experienced a winter or seen snow.

When Nidia Lopez, 17, came to Canada four years ago, all she wanted out of her first winter was to learn how to ice skate. Lopez explains her interest in ice-skating came from, “Wanting to be able to adapt to Canada’s culture and become more socialized.”

Thanks to Rachel Pinno who works with the Central Alberta Refugee Effort, an immigrant settle-

ment agency based out of Red Deer, Lopez’s dream of learning to skate become a reality. “In the fall of 2011 Nidia expressed a great interest in learning to skate,” explained Pinno.

“So we started the program for any immigrant or newcomer to Canada who wanted to learn to skate and the City jumped onboard right away with us and supported us to get into the arenas.”

Lopez recalled her first time on the ice as a frightening experience, stating that she was intimidated and scared to hurt herself on the hard and unforgiving ice surface.

“Rachel told me to get my helmet on and wear my snow pants so that there was more padding in case I fell as she didn’t want me to hurt myself,” said Lopez. “So I got on the ice and fell probably 10 times right away, but she kept helping me and I got a lot of practice in and it gets better.”

Thus, the ‘Learn to Skate’ program was born, and has since grown to include over 60 youth every year. “It went so well and the kids loved it so much that we have kept it going

every holiday break for the last few years,” said Pinno.

“It’s a truly incredible program and it’s amazing to see their faces when they find their balance and I usually get a lot of, ‘Hey, Miss Rachel look at me!’”

The program is offered free of charge to immigrant youth thanks to support from the City, and all equipment is provided for them including helmets and skates.

In addition to learning to skate, youth also had the chance to try their hand at hockey during the program which began on Dec. 29th at the G.H. Dawe Centre, then moved the next day to Bower Ponds and finished with a hockey tutorial from members of the Red Deer Pond Hockey Association at the outdoor rink in Oriole Park.

“I’m at a point now where I can help other people learn and it feels good because you have been where they are before,” stated Lopez who also joined in on the instruction this year.

“It’s nice to be able to help them feel more comfortable so they can enjoy skating more often.”

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Learn to Skate included ESL teacher from C.A.R.E. and former CanSkate instructor Carol Smyth, Patti Somer from the Red Deer Skating Club and numerous others, including C.A.R.E. volunteer Darren Thompson.

Thompson explained he began working with C.A.R.E. in the fall after looking into ways that he could volunteer in the com-

munity. “I was looking for something that I could relate to, and with my parents originally being from Barbados it kind of just fit,” explained Thompson, who was born and raised in Red Deer.

“When I was a kid we would just go to the local rink, often times the Dawe and free skate around, my friends and I, and it was just a really fun time as a

kid and it’s nice to be able to share that.”

Thompson explained there is usually a lot of nervousness at first and the hardest part of instructing is to help people find their balance on skates, and that while it may be a struggle at times – the joy on their faces when they finally skate on their own is well worth the many falls. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION Alzheimer awareness Watching a loved one endure a battle with Alzheimer’s disease is, at any time, painful. And when that loved one is relatively young, the challenges can prove to be even more acute.

Red Deerian Larry Quintilio lost his wife June to Alzheimer’s last year. She was only in her 60s, and the symptoms had begun to surface several years prior to her death.

In the months since his wife’s passing, Larry has become involved with Early Onset Dementia Alberta, a group committed to raising awareness of the fact that many people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are relatively young. In some cases, they can be paying mortgages or even raising families and have all kinds of financial responsibilities. Such a devastating diagnosis – which most people tend to think strikes relatively late in life – can mean a whole range of issues and challenges along with the actual process of dealing with the disease itself.

Sometimes, as Quintilio has pointed out, the spouse of someone suffering with Alzheimer’s not only has to scramble to pay the bills, but they also have to hire additional help to care for their loved one.

Other issues that must be explored include forms of home care, long-term care, diagnosis and medical support and just the overall lack of services and programming that is out there.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive,

degenerative disease of the brain, which causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired. It is the most common form of dementia.

The latest statistics from the Alzheimer Society of Canada bring the issue into sharp focus - in 2011, 747,000 Canadians were living with cognitive impairment, including dementia – that’s 14.9% of Canadians 65 and older. By 2031, if nothing changes in Canada, this figure will increase to 1.4 million.

One in five Canadians aged 45 and older provides some form of care to seniors living with long-term health problems. A quarter of all family caregivers are seniors themselves; a third of them (more than 200,000) are older than 75.3 years of age.

Of course, any time of year is the right time to discuss Alzheimer’s disease and its implications on families and society as a whole. But January marks Alzheimer Awareness Month, so efforts to build awareness move to a higher level over the next few weeks.

It’s a vital conversation – with an aging population, and as already mentioned, more and more cases are expected to surface in the coming decades. This demands more exploration of such pressing issues as long-term care and helping families meet the financial obligations of dealing with an early diagnosis.

Saudi Arabia’s ongoing energy gamble The Kingdom is trying to ensure long-term security of its oil industry by sacrificing short-term revenue designed to erode the competition.

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Yet any assumption that Saudi Arabia and its Gulf oil-producing allies would simply take America’s new energy position sitting down is misplaced.

What is Saudi Arabia up to? Economic analysis suggests that Saudi Arabia is using its dominant market share and price leadership role to reduce oil prices and take out the competition, thereby preparing the way for steep prices increase down the road. If anything, taking steps now to curtail production to keep prices high would only encourage even more investment in alternate oil sources.

OPEC’s inability to reach agreement on output shares is often a traditional economics lesson on the failure of cartels to maintain long-run price stability, but such a conclusion is myopic.

The reality is that Saudi Arabia, because of its large share of global oil production, can influence prices on its own in the absence of cartel action.

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demonstrated a key characteristic of an energy superpower – the ability to use its superior market share and competitive energy producing cost structure to set prices. Contrast this with Canada, which is a price taker in international energy markets and is seeing the price of oil fall below what it needs for profitable development of its energy resources.

While the United States now imports much less oil because of its greater production, Saudi Arabia has decided not to reduce output to maintain price level but to continue their current production levels and let the excess supply bring down prices. From a price of $115 a barrel in June (all prices in U.S. dollars), prices have dropped about 50% and now sit below $60 a barrel. Even at such low prices, Saudi Arabia can

still compete, as it is a low cost producer with its cost of production estimated as low as $5 to $6 a barrel.

It can tolerate even lower prices than what oil is currently at.

Despite the short-term benefits to consumers of lower energy prices and its stimulating effect on China and the North American and European economies, Saudi Arabia is not specifically interested in their economic welfare. If anything, keeping prices low for a year or two would be useful in derailing conservation efforts and getting consumers addicted once again to cheap oil. Consumers have short memories and six months to a year of ultra low oil prices will encourage purchases of larger and less fuel-efficient vehicles.

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revenues on competing oil producers such as Iran, Iraq, Russia and Venezuela will also further disrupt oil production and supplies, making Saudi Arabia even more important as a stable and reliable source of oil.

Finally, low oil prices allow Saudi Arabia and its Gulf oil producing allies the ability to curtail future North American oil production from shale oil and the oil sands.

As oil prices drop, oil companies will keep producing from already active wells but future exploration and investment may dry up.

Many investments decisions in places like the Alberta oil sands or the North Dakota Bakken Formation assumed prices in the $60 to $80 a barrel range. With prices below $60 a barrel, some plans may be put on hold, curtailing oil produc-

tion and supplies down the road.

Saudi Arabia is trying to ensure long-term security of its oil industry at the price of a short-term revenue sacrifice designed to erode the competition.

By increasing supply now, Saudi Arabia may be paving the way for more lucrative supply curtailment and price increases several years down the road. However, the one wild card is continued technological innovation in the oil sands and shale oil industry that reduces costs and allows extraction to remain profitable – even with falling oil prices. Saudi Arabia may be making a big gamble but not responding at all to the increased competition it faces is even riskier.

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COURT BRIEFS RODNEY ARENS APPEALS SENTENCE YESTERDAY The Alberta Court of Appeal reviewed the nearly six year sentence handed down last year to Rodney Arens after a fatal collision caused a 13-year-old boy to lose his life in 2010.

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

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

His sentence also included a driving prohibition for 10 years.

Arens was found guilty of impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and breach of recognizance.

He was also charged with three charges of refusing to provide a breathalyzer sample.

During the trial, the crown issued a stay of proceedings in regards to those three charges. Those charges were dropped.

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

Jeffrey was pronounced dead on the scene.

No decision from the Alberta Court of Appeal had been made at the time of publication yesterday.

Meanwhile, last December Arens was also

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charged with impaired care or control of a motor vehicle, obstructing an officer and resisting arrest, failing to comply with conditions and drug related charges after an incident in Sylvan Lake.

A date for trial on these matters has been set for Jan. 21st.

CHARGES REDUCED FOR MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER In the first day of a preliminary hearing for a man accused of murder, the charge against him was reduced by the court.

Mark William Bitterman, 32, of no fixed address has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of Curtis Rangen, a former Potter’s Hands resident.

He was initially charged with first-degree murder.

Rangen was found dead in a freezer on May 3, 2013 by a welfare worker making a check at his residence. Officials believe that Rangen was checked on daily.

An autopsy confirmed Rangen was murdered.

MAN CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING APPEARS IN COURT A man charged with the assault and attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl on Dec. 22nd behind the G.H. Dawe Centre was scheduled to make his third appearance in Red Deer court yesterday.

Alexander Beaulieu, 29, of Red Deer has been charged with attempted kidnapping, choking with intent, aggravated assault, robbery, utter threats to cause death or bodily harm, possess stolen property under $5,000 and theft under $5,000.

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POLICE BRIEFS SUSPECT SOUGHT IN ARREST MADE AFTER ARMED ROBBERY AT ATB SEARCH WARRANT RCMP are searching for the man who robbed the Alberta Treasury Branch at Bower Place Shopping Centre at gunpoint this past Saturday.

At 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 3rd, RCMP received a report that a man had entered the ATB and demanded money from a cashier while displaying a firearm.

The suspect left the building with an undisclosed amount of money and was last seen going westbound on foot. RCMP patrols in the area did not locate the suspect, and police continue to investigate.

The suspect is described as Caucasian with a small build. He is about 5’3” - 5’5” tall and between 40 – 50 years old. He had blonde hair and was wearing wireframed glasses, a black jacket, black gloves and a black balaclava.

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

MAN ARRESTED IN STOLEN VEHICLE RCMP arrested a man this past weekend after following him as he drove a stolen vehicle, deploying a tire deflation device and then following the man a short distance as he fled on foot down Hwy. 11A. At 3:45 p.m. on Jan. 3rd, RCMP received a report that a stolen vehicle was observed in the Riverside Meadows neighbourhood.

RCMP responded and tracked the vehicle despite the driver’s attempts to evade police. RCMP deployed a tire deflation device and the stolen vehicle drove over it while driving westbound on 77th St., then continued northbound onto Taylor Drive before coming to a stop when the vehicle was no longer drivable.

The suspect fled on foot down Hwy. 11A and attempted to enter another truck before continuing on foot.

At that point, police arrested the man without further incident. Derek David Weninger, 23, of Red Deer has been charged with two counts of failing to comply with undertaking, two counts of failing to stop and evading a peace officer, possession of stolen property and uttering threats.

On Jan. 4th at 6 a.m., RCMP from Sylvan Lake and Rimbey executed a search warrant on a hotel room in Sylvan Lake. Once inside the room police arrested the lone occupant and seized 60 ml of GHB; 21 grams of marijuana; 13 grams of crack cocaine; 8.5 grams of cocaine; and 1 gram of methamphetamine.

Danielle Erin Morrell, 24, from Whitecourt has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine, two counts of failing to comply with release conditions and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

RCMP LOOK FOR DRIVER WHO RAMMED VEHICLES Red Deer RCMP are searching for two men who rammed two police vehicles on Dec. 20th in order to escape arrest while driving a stolen truck.

At around 9 p.m. on Dec. 20th, a caller reported seeing the truck being driven in north Red Deer; the caller recognized the vehicle as having been stolen from Blackfalds earlier that day.

RCMP quickly located the truck and followed it at a safe distance to the parking lot of an apartment building on 34th St. and 52nd Ave. As police attempted to arrest the two men in the truck, the driver rammed two police vehicles and fled the scene. Other RCMP vehicles followed the truck for a short distance but did not pursue it out of public safety concerns, as there were pedestrians and other vehicles in the area.

No police officers or members of the public were injured during this incident, and no public property was damaged. One RCMP vehicle sustained minor damage and the second sustained more significant damage. The stolen truck was recovered in Springbrook on Dec. 22nd.

RCMP continue to search for the two men, who are described as (driver) Caucasian, approximately 20 to 25-years-old, blonde hair, light complexion, tall, with a slim build and wearing a dark baseball hat and a longsleeved white shirt.

The passenger is described as Metis/Aboriginal, approximately 20- to 25-years-old with short, spiky, dark brown hair, darkrimmed glasses and wearing a multi-coloured shirt.

Anyone with information

by Erin Fawcett about this crime is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

POLICE URGE CITIZENS TO LOCK THEIR VEHICLES Between Dec. 1st and 24th, Red Deer RCMP responded to more than 120 reports of stolen vehicles, and approxi-

mately 30 of those vehicles had been left running and unlocked; more were left unlocked with spare keys inside.

Many thefts happen on impulse when criminals see easy targets such as unlocked, running vehicles; more thefts are done by criminals who move methodically from vehicle to vehicle, looking for the easiest target.

Criminals often steal vehicles to get from one place to another, or use them to com-

mit crimes in. Many of the stolen vehicles in Red Deer are recovered after having been used for these purposes and then abandoned, but others may be sold to illegal chop shops.

While theft of vehicles is not always preventable, RCMP note thefts of those left running and unlocked are virtually always preventable. RCMP also advise vehicle owners to check their license plates: criminals often steal license plates to use while committing crimes,

and sometimes replace them with other stolen license plates that may have been used in previous crimes.

RCMP recommendations to help prevent vehicle theft - lock your vehicle every time you step away from it, do not leave keys in the ignition while fuelling up or inflating tires at gas stations, do not keep spare keys hidden in your vehicle or in your garage, always lock your garage, and lock the door between attached garages and homes.

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Free trip campaign continues to go viral

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Most people don’t behave in a selfless manor with hopes of winning a free trip to Hawaii, however one lucky and loving Albertan will be granted just that, courtesy of a Central Alberta couple.

In December, Cody and Eva Borek saw an advertisement stating the first 50 people to purchase a new or used vehicle from Aspen Ford in Stettler would receive a free trip for two including airfare, five-star hotel accommodations, as well as breakfast and dinner upon arriving.

“Eva and I talked about it and went and had a look and our salesmen was awesome so we didn’t even look anywhere else, we just decided to get the one we liked,” explained Borek who was excited to use the trip as a honeymoon for him and his newlywed wife.

His excitement over their new vehicle and free honeymoon were soon to change to a different kind of excitement after making the decision to instead gift the trip to someone who they felt was deserving of it.

Borek explained how shortly after the couple purchased their vehicle and received confirmation of their trip, he was shopping at Chapters and his view on their

honeymoon changed.

“There was a young lady reading a book in the store that was nearly two dictionaries big – the thing was huge – and it was on the secret to happiness,” he said.

“And I just kind of thought to myself, well I’m a rather happy person but I’ve never read any books two dictionaries long on the subject.”

As he ventured back to his vehicle pondering the notion of happiness, his train of thought brought him to something that is the basis of most world religions, and what he believes is a large part of his happiness – the idea of doing unto others as you’d have done unto you or love your neighbour as thyself.

Cody and Eva talked it over that evening and made the decision to gift the trip to someone they felt was deserving.

“As far as our lives go we’ve been very fortunate, we’ve had a lot of good come our way so we wanted to pay something forward and we talked about it and decided on the trip,” said Borek, who along with his wife created the facebook page ‘Free trip to Hawaii for the most deserving person in Central Alberta’ on Boxing Day rather than choosing someone from their own social circles.

“It was a big debate between us whether

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The couple explained they believed the page would be a way to give recognition to a couple dozen or maybe 100 people, however they in no way expected the page to reach a viral capacity.

“AS FAR AS OUR LIVES GO WE’VE BEEN VERY FORTUNATE, WE’VE HAD A LOT OF GOOD COME OUR WAY SO WE WANTED TO PAY SOMETHING FORWARD AND WE TALKED ABOUT IT AND DECIDED ON THE TRIP.” CODY BOREK “We wanted to create a space where the nominees could see they are loved and appreciated and thanked but it took off a lot bigger than we expected.”

After being picked up by local, provincial, national, and then international news sources, the facebook page is now home to over 10,000 nominations from individuals hoping to share the stories of people doing incredible work from around the world.

After seeing the volume of support from the province, the giveaway was opened for nominations to anyone living in Alberta.

Cody explained over 500 people have nominated one individual from the Edmonton area, and another individual from the Bar-

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“We’ve had people say, ‘Well you’re just doing that because you’re media hogs’,” he said on the negative feedback he and Eva have received.

“And that’s okay because if we can inspire even one other person then we can handle people saying that.”

Their wish to inspire others was fulfilled with thousands of stories stemming from the page including a police officer from the Niagara Falls area who paid for a twonight getaway, meal vouchers and activities for two people and is doing a similar giveaway.

The woman is currently working with Niagara businesses in hopes of being able to extend the trip to a week.

“Although we are Christians – all that we relate religiously to this contest is by looking at how Christ lived and wanted people to live in terms of being loving, caring, forgiving, and selfless and say well, those are pretty amazing qualities to have.

“But it doesn’t matter what faith or religion or beliefs you have as those qualities can exist outside of religion. Some of our leading contenders are actually atheists or from different faiths and it just shows that religion doesn’t need to be a factor in being a good person.”

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CITY BRIEFS CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP

WESTERNER DAYS RECOGNIZED

Members of Red Deer Firefighters Children’s Charity will once again provide a voluntary Christmas tree pickup service to Red Deer homes.

Residents can place Christmas trees on their front lawn for pickup and volunteers will collect them over the next two weeks.

“Christmas tree pickup is not a City funded service, so we really rely on the generosity of Red Deerians’ donations to keep this annual campaign alive,” said Dan Henschel with Red Deer Firefighters Children’s Charity.

Donations to the Red Deer Firefighters Children’s Charity can be made directly to the firefighter picking up your tree, or mailed in the pre-addressed envelope left in your mailbox.

Receipts are issued for donations upon request.

Donations to the Red Deer Firefighters Children’s Charity are used to support local children’s charities.

“On behalf of the Red Deer Firefighters and Local 1190, we thank all residents for their continued support,” said Henschel.

The Westerner Days Fair and Exposition has received an Award of Distinction for Communications in the following categories, in Division 1 – Fairs with attendance up to 100,000 people: first place – Overall Social Media Campaign; first place - Newspaper Ad – Black and White; second place - Single Brochure/Flyer; second place – Electronic Newsletter; second place – Promotional/ Advertising Poster; third place – Promotional Advertising: Outdoor.

The awards were handed down from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, Mo. There are a total of 21 award categories for the Communications Awards, each divided into five divisions by attendance, that a Fair or Expo can enter.

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These individuals are selected from the membership of International Association of Fairs and Expositions, which has over 1,200 members from around the globe.

The awards were present-

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LIBERACE TRIBUTE TICKETS AVAILABLE A Tribute to Liberace Tour arrives in City Jan. 17th Curtis Labelle, formerly of Red Deer, is set to star in the tribute.

A Tribute to Liberace runs Jan. 17th at the Welikoklad Event Centre.

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Known for his costumes, stage sets and bigger than life personality, Liberace’s storied career stretched from the 1950s until his death in 1987 in Palm Springs, California.

Labelle’s show will capture songs from various periods of Liberace’s musical journey.

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fyi EVENTS The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell on Jan. 8th, featuring pianist Ruston Vuori performing works of Brahms, Schubert, Chopin, Faure, and Debussy. Snell Auditorium, 12:15 – 1 p.m. Coffee and tea provided by Cafe Noir.

No admission charge. Donations accepted at the door.

Dance for the health of it. Promote smiles, laughter and health. Lessons starting Jan. 12th. Clearview Centre – 93 Cornett Dr. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Twelve weeks for $120 – first lesson free. Contact Connie at 403-396-1523.

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The Golden Circle is offering beginner Tai Chi starting Jan. 8th till March 26th. Classes are on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Cost is $30 for members or $55 for non-members.

Please register at the front desk at 4620-47 A Ave. or call 403343-6074 for more information.

Red Deer Justice Film Festival runs Jan. 23-25th. The seventh annual Red Deer Justice Film Festival will host 12 documentary films over three days in January at the Red Deer College Margaret Parsons Theatre. These powerful

tion, contact Mr. Greg Wheeler at greg.wheeler@rdpsd.ab.ca or 403-342-6655 ext. 1313.

The Golden Circle is offering intermediate Tai Chi till March 23rd. Classes are on Monday evenings from 6:30pm – 8 p.m.

Cost is $40 for members or $65 for non-members. Please register at the front desk at 4620-47 A Ave. or call 403-3436074 for more information.

Robbie Burns’ Night supper – hosted by the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band runs Jan. 24th at the Royal Canadian Legion. Join us for cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a traditional Robbie Burns supper: turkey, roastit bubbly jock wi’ stuffin intilt, champit

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Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. For the month of September the group will host an open house every Monday. Experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women.

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Springbrook archery will be operating on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays 7-9 p.m. Memberships available.

Living Faith Lutheran Church - welcomes everyone to our Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. We offer Traditional and Contemporary Service with Holy Communion. Services held at Bethany Collegeside Red Deer College.

For more information, contact Ralph at 403-347-9852.

Scottish Country Dancing has classes held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church and go from September to May. A certified teacher comes regularly from Edmonton to conduct the class. SCD is not Highland dancing but is more like square dancing. No partner needed, no need to be Scottish. For

Lincoln Hall Society dinner theatre presents Davy the Punk by Bob Bossin on Feb. 7th. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with supper from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m. All tickets $45. Advance only by Feb 5th. For tickets email Kathy or call 782 -4194.

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.

Tickets for the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off 2015 on March 20th, 2015 will go on sale on Jan. 12th. Tickets are $200, $300 and $400 and are available from Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre at 4826 - 47 St. or by phoning 403-3402606. Visit celebritydanceoff.ca.

Yoga continues Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Centre for Spiritual Living, and Saturdays at 10 a.m. $10/session. On Jan. 14th – 7 p.m. check out the Mind, Body and Soul Book Club. On Jan. 16th enjoy dinner and a movie - dinner is at 6 p.m. by donation with the movie at 7 p.m.

Wednesday from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. There is a drop in fee of $2. Whist is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month starting at 1 p.m.

There is a fee of $2. Bridge singles meet on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2.

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

stories will foster awareness of injustices and indignities suffered around the world and promote an understanding of what is possible when positive actions are taken, big or small. Each film will be followed by a discussion and the opportunity to connect with a variety of associated organizations that will have their displays in the NGO village. The Hearts of Women have once again taken on the organizing of the festival as part of their own desire to advocate the understanding of social justice issues in a way that may inspire taking responsibility and action.

Check out www.justicefilmfestival.ca for more information.

Tickets are now available (via the music room at HHHS) for the annual high school swing dance (and dinner) to be held on Feb. 27th at Festival Hall. Dinner and dance with three live jazz bands - always a highlight of the year! For additional informa-

tatties and mashed neeps, gravy, haggis and apple pie. There will be a cash bar available. Special events include piping in of the Haggis, the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band, Highland Dancers and more. Tickets are available from any Pipe Band member or the front desk of the Red Deer Legion for $30 per person and should be purchased in advance.

For more information call Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing fourpart a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ

our director, Sheryl @403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

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

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 the Golden Circle at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7.

403-346-3896, 403-3476165 or 403-342-2875.

Dances sponsored by the Central Alberta Singles. Everyone is welcome – married couples are welcome as well. Lunch will be provided. Dances run at the Innisfail Legion Hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m. For information, call Jim at 403-638-6563 or Murray at 403-357-8022.

Everyone is welcome.

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

We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, September to June at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and average four to five sing outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. 403-346-7316.

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Week of January 7 - January 14, 2015 Deer Legion every Wednesday evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7 p.m. Cover charge $7. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.

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

The MS Whisky Festival runs Jan. 13th - the Red Deer Whisky Festival, in support of the MS Society of Central Alberta, will take you on a world journey of distilleries! The event takes place at the Red Deer Golf & Country Club. This is a unique chance to taste whiskies from afar and meet/talk directly to distillery representatives. With already over 14 distilleries confirmed, there is something for everyone! Funds raised at the event help us provide much needed services in the community for those affected by MS, as well as help fund ground-breaking research dedicated to finding a cure. Book your tickets now, and travel the world with us…in a “spirited” way! Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre.

The Lindsay Thurber Career Centre is working with the RTD Learning Organization to offer students in Grade 12 level diploma courses a one-weekend intensive review diploma prep course called Rock the Diploma.

On Jan. 9th-11th, there’s Social 30 and English 30. On Jan. 16th18th, there’s Biology 30, Match 30th-31st (Session A). On Jan. 23rd-25th, there is Math 30-1 (Session B, Math 30-2, Physics 30 and Chemistry 30). For more information, call 403-356-5315.

Daytime Documentaries runs Jan. 14th from 2 -4:30 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch, Waskasoo Meeting Room. Martin Strel, Slovenian national hero and B-grade action film star, is also an ultra-marathon swimmer who holds several Guinness World Records. Now the overweight, hard drinking fifty-something has the world’s most dangerous river in his sights: he wants to swim all 5,400 kilometres of the Amazon. Join us for this excellent documentary film and enjoy coffee or tea with us. 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.

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

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Central Alberta Historical Society meeting runs Jan. 21st at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Museum 4525 47A Ave. Topic: History of Lindsay Thurber High School. Speaker: Paul Gowans. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Faye at 403-343-1881.

A meeting of the Alberta Dahlia & Gladiolus Society is planned for Jan. 25th at 2 p.m. at the Eastview Estates Community Centre, 120 Ellenwood Dr. This meeting will include a slide show of the top 50 dahlias, information on soil preparation for spring planting and information on

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MEETINGS Red Deer Garden Clubs next meeting is on Jan. 15th at 7 p.m. at Kerrywood Nature Centre. Guest speaker is Serena Zwicker of Parkland Nurseries. Topic is on Landscape Design Principles.

On May 20th at 7 p.m. at Golden Circle, Lyndon Penner, Horticultural consultant from Calgary will be talking on Trees and shrubs for the Red Deer area.

You can get more information on Lyndon on his blog www. jadecypress.wordpress.com.

ordering dahlia tubers and glad corms. Come and join us! For further information contact Larry Quintilio at 403-346-8401 or email larryquintilio@gmail.com.

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 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,

Jan. 12th. Also, consider Health Recovery classes available; these classes are designed for people with chronic illness such as MS, arthritis, stroke or recovering from surgery. Tai Chi classes also in Lacombe, Innisfail and Rimbey.

Phone 403-346-6772 for class times and more information.

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

The Red Deer Celiac Support Group will holding our meetings the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5211–22 St. in Red Deer. We offer information and support on celiac symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet and products. The group also has an awareness table set up at the

Red Deer hospital the fourth Tuesday of every month as well.

For information call Clarice at 403-341-4351. There are also support groups in Rocky Mountain House and Stettler.

TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – we meet every Monday in the basement of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.

Weigh-in occurs between 6 and 6:45 p.m., program starts from 7 to 8 p.m. Drop in for a free evening or call Sharon at 403-309-2395 (evenings).

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

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking?

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

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.

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

Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017.

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

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

The Red Deer Pottery Club meets Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Contour Studio at the Recreation Centre, downstairs. New members always welcome. For more information call Sharon at 403-347-8061 or Karen at 403-347-0600.

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Red Deer’s great sports year of 1994 Although the event is still four years away, there is a lot of justifiable pride and excitement over Red Deer being named as the host city for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

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DAWE A look back to more than 20 years ago, to the year 1994, shows how much of an impact hosting major sports events can have on a community like Red Deer.

The roots of the banner year of 1994 actually go back to 1991 when the $23 million coliseum, the Centrium, was completed on the Westerner grounds.

The acquisition of this major sporting and exhibition facility was a huge boost to Red Deer’s ability to host national and international events.

Shortly after the Cen-

trium was completed, Red Deer was named the host city for the 1994 Labatt’s Brier.

Red Deer had been able to edge out the competing communities of Brandon, Charlottetown, Kamloops and Victoria because of the quality and size of the Centrium. Red Deer’s location, halfway between the two metropolitan centres of Calgary and Edmonton was another major advantage.

The Red Deer Brier Society did an excellent job of preparing for the national curling championship.

Well over $1.2 million was raised. More than 1,000 volunteers were recruited. When the Brier commenced on March 6, 1994, Red Deer was ready.

More than 130,000 tickets were sold, second only to the record set at the Saskatoon Brier in 1989 when 151,000 tickets were sold.

As often happens, there was some razzing by a few in the sports media. They took delight in nicknaming the event as the ‘Redneck’ Brier.

However, very quickly, the only red that was apparent was the red on those reporters’ faces.

The Red Deer Brier was a smashing success. The ticket sales were not the only thing that was outstanding. An estimated 1.5 million viewers watched the final championship game on television.

Moreover, while many national sporting events are run at a financial loss, the Red Deer Brier made a profit of $650,000, more than triple the original estimate of $200,000.

In the fall of 1994, the second big sporting event was held at the Centrium the Sun Life Skate Canada International Skating Competition.

This was the first international figure skating event ever held in Red Deer.

As such, it attracted several figure skating stars from across the globe, including Canada’s own champion, Elvis Stojko.

The event was another enormous success, in a large part due to the hundreds of volunteers who

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At the end of December and into January 1995, the main games of the World Junior Hockey Championship were held at the Centrium.

Other matches were played in other Alberta communities including Calgary and Edmonton. In all, 28 games were played with a total attendance of 128,467.

The real cap to the success of the tournament came when Canada won its third straight world junior hockey championship at a sell-out game at the Centrium.

Unfortunately, there was one incident that threatened to mar the success of the event.

Members of the Russian, Czech and German teams had their hotel rooms robbed.

However, full compensation was quickly offered to the players for their losses.

For many years, Red

SUCCESS - Red Deer’s Championship Curling Team, 1915.

From left - Rev. W.G. Brown, Art Mann, Hugh Clarke and R.B. Welliver. Red Deer has long been a leader in sports and recreation but 1994 was a stand-out year for Red Deer with three national and international sporting events. photo courtesy of the Red Deer and District Archives P2222

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Art Battle returns to Red Deer this weekend

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Artists and art fans will gather this week at the Scott Block Theatre for another round of Art Battle, a fast-paced, competitive national painting experience.

Each month a host of cities across Canada challenge artists to work within a 20-minute space and create a piece that is then judged against the others.

On Jan. 9th, doors will open at 7 p.m. with art starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on artbattle.ca or at the doors.

“These events are accessible to people and are bringing in a younger generation of artists. There are some other art shows

and art events but I think they play to a different crowd. Art Battle brings it to reality that anybody can be an artist,” said Desiree Marshall, one of the local organizers for the events.

“These events show that people can express themselves through art in more than a calm, behind-thescenes way. Art battles are intense – I don’t even paint and I feel nervous for the artists because the battles are only 20 minutes and you can feel the intensity.”

Art Battle is a Canadian organization that began a few years ago and now holds events from Prince George to Vancouver.

Audiences vote for winners of the battles across three rounds of public

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

Bethany Care Society - volunteers to help out with our hydration cart. This program is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities to be able to do this role fairly independently. This role in run in the morning and also in the afternoon each week day. For more information contact Ann VanHemmen, call 403-357-3702 or email ann. vanhemmen@bethanyseniors.com.

painting. There are winners of each round and then a single event winner.

At the end of each ‘battle season’ there is a national competition with competitors representing a multitude of Canadian cities.

“So far there are a lot of the same people, but we’re definitely getting some new people interested in trying.

The last art battle, there were some people with a high, high level of art

Then

A non-denominational social service agency is seeking persons / families living in the city of Red Deer, who are willing to provide a safe home for an adult individual with developmental disabilities, as well as assist to further develop the individual’s self-help skills. The individual will pay room & board. For more information contact Elin H Barlem, Elin.barlem@catholicsocialservices.ab.ca or call 403-347-8844 ext. 2917.

Central Alberta AIDS Network Society (CAANS) is looking for volunteers to provide program support in CAANS prevention programming. For more contact Aisley Miles, Engage@CAANS.org or call 403-346-8858.

watch or you could be anyone and come and paint.

People should definitely know that if they are a struggling artist, there are so many resources in and around Red Deer that can provide comfort for them. If they want to try to put themselves out there, even if it’s not through art battle, there are resources available through our team and through Art Battle.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for experienced volunteer directors for board of directors.

For more information contact Graham Barclay, gbarclay@shaw.ca.

Canadian Red Cross is recruiting a volunteer Prevention Educator for the RespectEd: Violence & Abuse Prevention Program. For more information contact Carlia Schwab, Carlia.schwab@redcross.ca or call 403-346-1241.

may not be amazing to one person, but to someone else it is.”

Marshall describes the events as intense and exciting. She said that even spectators can feel like they’re involved because they are so close to the action, and the atmosphere is full of energy.

“We do this so that everyone feels like they can take part. You can be anyone and you can come and

Need Assistance, but don’t want to give up your independence?

Canadian Blood Services is Canadian Blood Services is looking for In-Clinic and In-Community Volunteers.

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skills and then there were people who were not at that same level, but still really enjoyed the challenge of finishing that piece,” said Marshall.

“I think that it’s encouraging people to try, even if they might not think they are up to it. What’s nice about 20 minutes is that you don’t have to feel like it has to be a perfect picture, because you only have so little time. Your piece of art

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Rebels continue to battle at season’s mid-point Story and photos by Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

PUSHING FORWARD – Rebels defenseman Colton Bobyk moves the puck up the ice.

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FAST FEET – Rebels left wing Riley Sheen hurries past a pair of Kootenay Ice defenders.

SETTING UP – Centre for the Rebels, Adam Musil brings the puck around the corner of the ice and behind the net to set up the play.

cross the nation, Canadians have been on the edges of their seats watching as the Canadian World Juniors hockey team faced off against opposing nations in hopes of being crowned the 2015 World Junior Hockey champions.

Millions tuned in Monday night as Canada took on their long-time rivals, Russia, in the gold medal game, which took place at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

Prior to Canada’s big win, Red Deer’s own junior hockey team faced off against the Kootenay Ice at the Enmax Centrium last Friday night. The Ice took the win with a final score of 5-3.

Rebels right wing Brooks Maxwell took the lead scoring title for the Rebels with two goals during the match against the Ice, followed by Riley Sheen who scored the Rebels only other goal of the evening.

The Rebels took to the road last Saturday night to take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes where they battled to take home a win with a final score 3-2.

The Hurricanes came out strong on their home ice with two goals early on in the first period, however the Rebels rallied with a comeback to tie the game 2-2 by the end of the third period with goals from Rebels defenseman Nelson Nogier and centre Presten Kopeck.

The game ended in a shoot out with Rebels goalie Taz Burman stopping five of the six shots, and Rebels defenseman Brett Cote scoring the winning goal in the shoot out.

Up next the Rebels will travel to Cranbrook for a rematch against the Kootenay Ice Friday night, then return home on Saturday to take on the Brandon Wheat Kings at 7 p.m. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

TO THE NET - Brooks Maxwell hustles past a Kootenay Ice defender to score the first goal of the night for the Rebels in the first period of play.

SHARP STOP – Tyler Sandhu, Rebels right wing, comes to an icy stop while facing a tight defense from a Kootenay Ice defender.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

On the 6th day of January, 2015, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications:

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AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW 2006/6

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Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

PERMITTED USE

Bylaw No. 2014/2.06 to redesignate Pt NE 18-38-26-4 (33.7 hectares / 83.4 acres) from Agricultural District “Ag” to Country Residential District “R-1” as indicated below:

Rge Rd 283

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WEST OF RED DEER 1. J. Veroba – 13-metre relaxation to the setback dis tance from a water body for a proposed single detached dwelling with an attached garage on Pt SW 15-38-28-4 (Sylvan Creek Estates).

NW OF SPRINGBROOK 2. L. & D. Neufeld – location of an accessory building within the front yard on Lot 13, Blk 2, Plan 002-3814, SE 22-37-28-4 (River Country Estates).

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SOUTH OF RED DEER 3. Red Deer Station – 50 m2 relaxation to the minimum landscaping area for a proposed commercial build ing on Lot 11, Blk B, Plan 142-3128, SE 29-37-27-4 (Gasoline Alley West).

Westview Estates

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Redesignate 33.7 ha/ 83.4 acres from Agricultural District "AG" to County Residential District "R-1"

Bylaw No. 2014/36 Adopt a Local ASP

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4. Blue Flame Manufacturing – temporary location of an accessory building (tent structure) within the front yard with a 12-metre front yard setback relaxation on Lot 27, Blk 1, Plan 082-9620, SE 33-37-27-4 (Piper Creek Business Park).

DISCRETIONARY USE

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015, 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).

SOUTH OF RED DEER 1. Allan Dale Trailers and RVs – temporary loca tion of Recreation Vehicle Sales over 13,000 lbs on Lot 14, Blk 1, Plan 062-1160, NE 20-37-27-4 (Gaso line Alley West).

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

SOUTH OF SYLVAN LAKE 2. Fonda Enterprises – Home Business Major (Plumbing Business) on Lot 9, Blk 1, Plan 952-2606, SE 27-38-1-5.

The property is located approximately ½ mile east of the City of Red Deer, south of Hwy 11 and east of the Herder subdivision. The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to “Ag” and “R-1” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6.

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.

NW OF SPRINGBROOK 3. Zax Auto Recreational and Equipment Sales – Home Business Major (Automotive Repair and Sales Busi ness) on Pt SE 22-37-28-4.

ADOPT A LOCAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The 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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Bylaw No. 2014/2.06 Schedule 'A'

Bylaw No. 2014/36 to adopt a Local Area Structure Plan for NE 16-35-28-4.

The purpose of this application is to facilitate the subdivision of a 10-acre parcel located in the southeast corner of the quarter section into three agricultural parcels to be used for residential purposes The property is located approximately 1 mile east of Innisfail on Rge Rd 283 south of Hwy 590.

The public may inspect: - a copy of the proposed LASP and corresponding bylaw - a copy of the amending Bylaw No. 2014/2.06 - a copy of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 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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ENTERTAINMENT ‘When the Lights Go Down Tour’ heads to City Show features country singers Chad Brownlee, Jess Moskaluke and Bobby Wills Canadian country singer Chad Brownlee joins forces with Bobby Wills and Jess Moskaluke on the ‘When The Lights Go Down Tour’ which arrives in Red Deer March 24th at Cowboys.

“It is a huge privilege to be going across this great country, headlining this tour,” explains Brownlee.

“Jess Moskaluke and Bobby Wills are two of Canada’s finest musical talents, both are taking the country world by storm and I am so honoured they can join me on this tour.

“The crowd can expect a show you’ve never seen from me before, a show that people will remember for a long time. I can’t wait to hit the road and see all my amazing fans that have been such a huge part of my success.”

A singer, songwriter, philanthropist and one-time NHL draft pick, the Vancouver-based Brownlee is indeed a man of many talents.

He also received his first Juno Award nomination for the 2013 Country Album of the Year. His latest disc, The Fighters, was released last June.

Brownlee’s love for music stretches back to his youth.

His parents had him in piano lessons early on, and he later picked up the tenor sax and then opted for guitar. He was well into hockey at this point as well.

When he began university at 19, a gift for songwriting started to emerge.

But as his hockey career progressed, (Brownlee was a sixth round NHL draft pick for the Vancouver Canucks in 2003) repeated shoulder injuries proved an obstacle and he came to a kind of crossroads. “That’s when I had the revelation of ‘why am I doing this?’ All I wanted to do was hit the showers and go home. I knew that life is too short to do something you don’t enjoy. So I made

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His gift for songwriting was first acknowledged when he was nominated for the NCAA Hockey Humanitarian Award for his song The Hero I See in his fourth year at Minnesota State University. His debut CD was released in 2010. Meanwhile, 2013 kicked off with a bang for Moskaluke when she released her single Hit N’ Run’ to Canadian radio.

A small town gal from Langenburg, SK, she celebrated her first Saskatchewan Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year.

Of German/Ukrainian heritage, she is a Saskatchewan native, born and raised in the town of Langenburg. When she is not touring, she splits her time between her home base in Saskatchewan and the U.S. writing in Nashville alongside the Identical Entertainment team.

And last but certainly not least, Wills’s last CD Crazy Enough is an intense mixture of rock-inspired country tracks featuring a musical attack of the senses with percussion, electric and acoustic guitars, balanced with his signature melodic harmonies and lyrical story-telling.

As he spent countless hours in studio completing his new album, Wills enjoyed a memorable year winning the 2013 Canadian Country Music Award Rising Star title and the Alberta Country Music Associations Male Artist of the Year award, topping off the year signing with MDM Recordings Inc. (Universal Music).

Following a dare while traveling in Australia, and an unexpected phone call, the course of Wills life would literally change forever. “We were at an open mic night and my buddy bet me $20 that I wouldn’t get up and sing with the band, so I did,” Wills

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HITTING THE ROAD - Country singer Chad Brownlee will be joined by Jess Moskaluke and Bobby Wills on the When photo submitted the Lights Go Down Tour, which arrives in Red Deer March 24th. says of the Australian trip. “I sang The Dance by Garth Brooks and there was a reaction from the crowd that I didn’t anticipate. It was amazing. I’d always poked around music but I’d never put any real effort into it, so I started

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to learn to play guitar while I was over there.”

Falling in love with music he invested years in perfecting his craft, releasing his debut album Man With No Past yielded the Billboard Country Top 40 single

A Little More Time (a major feat for a completely independent artist), with his second album If It Was That Easy received acclaim throughout the 2013 awards season.

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RDSO presents the ‘Romance of Chopin’ Next up for the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra is the ‘Romance of Chopin’, set for Jan. 17th at the College Arts Centre.

Showtime is 8 p.m.

The concert features special guest Mikolaj Warszynski in one of his specialty pieces: Chopin’s beautifully romantic Second Piano Concerto.

Other concert highlights include Sibelius’ Valse Triste and Johann Christian Bach’s - Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat Major.

Warszynski has performed as piano soloist in Austria, the U.S., Holland, Italy, Poland, South Korea and Canada; in such halls as the Laurenskerk Cathedral in Rotterdam, the Leopold Mozart Saal in Salzburg, the Rolston Recital Hall in Banff, the Place des Arts & the Chapelle Historique in Montreal.

He is equally comfortable in the music of the classical repertoire as well as the baroque and contemporary, and is versatile as a soloist and chamber musician.

As part of the celebrations associated with the Chopin bicentennial, he

performed the music of Chopin in recitals and lectures across Canada, as well as having premiered the F minor Chopin Concerto in the string quintet version on numerous occasions. Besides his engagement here in Red Deer, he has also been invited to perform with Kielce Philharmonic Orchestra in Poland this year among other opportunities.

And in duo together with pianist Zuzana Simurdova, Warszynski has also been invited this summer to the Janacek Hukvaldy Summer Festival in the Czech Republic, as well as the Edmonton Recital Society of Canada in the next season.

A tour of China is scheduled for the 2015 season as well.

Warszynski was born in Gdansk, Poland and immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of four.

He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Alberta with Marek Jablonski, and made his debut with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performing Ludwig van Beethoven’s Third Pia-

no Concerto.

Warszynski continued studies at the Conservatory of Music in Rotterdam with Aquiles Delle Vigne in the Netherlands, receiving a Neuimejer scholarship and awarded a Sauter grand piano on loan from the National Instrument Foundation in Amsterdam.

He finished both his masters and doctorate of music degrees at the University of Montreal with Marc Durand and Paul Stewart, on scholarship from the Fonds de recherche sur la société et la culture du Quebec in support of his research on the piano works of Karol Szymanowski.

As of March 2013, Warszynski had accepted a post as a full-time piano professor at the Catholic University of Daegu in South Korea, and recently as visiting piano professor at the Seoul Conservatory of music.

Most recently, he had been invited to teach piano mastercourses at the Flaine Academy in the French Alps last summer.

As for the program, RDSO Music Director

Claude Lapalme said that Bach’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-Flat Major features two clarinets, two horns, one flute and one bassoon as ‘obbligato’ instruments.

“Like Mozart, Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian Bach), became enamored with the clarinet, but the rather simple clarinet parts in this charming work point to the possibility that the instruments were quite new in London, and that the instrumentalists available to Bach may not have been as adept as those Mozart had in Vienna or the Stamitz Brothers had in Mannheim.

“Nevertheless, the colour of the instrument greatly enhances this tuneful symphony, “The flute has a particularly lovely solo in the second movement and the final minuet foreshadows Mozart rather exquisitely,” he notes.

As for Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Lapalme explains that the piece shows that Chopin, who wrote it in his late

CLASS ACT - Renowned pianist Mikolaj Warszynski joins the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra for ‘Romance of Chopin’ on Jan. photo submitted 17th. teens, was already, “Writing with a sure hand as well as with originality and inspiration.”

His works had resulted in some pretty key critical praise from the likes of another legend – Schumann.

“The F minor Concerto, with its irresistible style and its wealth of invention, is ample proof of

Schumann’s foresight and judgment.” Next up for the RDSO is the ‘Brandenburg Project’, to be presented April 25th on the College Arts Centre mainstage as well.

Tickets are available by calling 403-755-6626 or by going online at www.bkticketcentre.ca.

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Madchild includes City while promoting solo CD Madchild from Swollen Members will be heading to Red Deer Jan. 17th for a show at Wild Bills, along with the newest signing artist to his Battleaxe label, Demrick.

Madchild’s newest disc, Losing Focus, is

set to be released in February.

Since the 2012 release of his debut solo album Dope Sick, Madchild (Shane Bunting) has refused to rest.

Following near-constant touring, the

RDC School of Creative Arts would like to congratulate Chris Wutzke as our December Creative Artist of the Month!

Chris is a third year Bachelor of Fine Arts student in the School of Creative Arts at RDC, studying Printmaking and Sculpture. She is interested in Earth Science, Vernacular Architecture and alternate living relative to her art making ideas.

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Vancouver-based emcee released his sophomore album, Lawn Mower Man, in the summer of 2013.

Switched On was released just last year.

After many years of success with Swollen Members, Madchild branched out creatively to become a solo artist and was rewarded with the highest chart position of his career as Dope Sick, debuted at number three on the Canadian Billboard Top 200 and #7 on the U.S. Heatseekers chart.

Madchild wasted no time taking to the road on a sold-out Canadian tour alongside Tech N9ne, which he immediately followed-up with a 40-date headlining tour across the country performing to packed venues.

He also capped off an amazing year with a Juno Award nomination for Dope Sick in the category of ‘Rap Recording of the Year’, as well as nomination for ‘Hip-Hop Video of the Year’ at the 2013 Much Music Video Awards.

Creating music has been, in many ways, a source of healing for Bunting.

With Dope Sick, Bunting chose to be an open book about his addiction experiences and is grateful to a tight circle of family and friends – and the powerful impact of music – for his recovery.

The turning point came one day when his left arm was numb and his lips turned blue as his body finally gave up from three years of opiate abuse. He was rushed to emergency. After he stabilized, the pain-

ful truth surfaced about the grip that addiction had on him at the time, and what it had cost him.

Bunting opted to remove himself from temptation by hunkering down in his home studio secluded from the outside world. For the next 10 months, he wrote and recorded Dope Sick.

Looking back, his love for music surfaced early on. “I love music. A lot of guys really like sports. I could just never understand it. It would be such a great way to socialize with new people I’ve met, but for some reason I just can’t get into it. Something in my brain doesn’t click to make it exciting for me to watch.”

Enter the charms of music. It proved a source of strength during his younger years as well. Pursuing music as a career didn’t really occur to him until early adulthood.

Along came the formation of Swollen Members, which was founded in the mid1990s by Bunting, Prevail (Kiley Hendriks) and Moka Only (Daniel Denton).

A critically-acclaimed debut CD, Balance, was released in 1999.

Next up, the group released Bad Dreams in 2001 and Monsters in the Closet in 2002.

Their next project, Heavy, was released in 2003.

Dagger Mouth hit shelves in 2011, Beautiful Death Machine in 2013 and last year saw the release of Brand New Day. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Setting some smarter New Year’s resolutions With the New Year well on the way, many of you are going to be starting to think about what you should be setting as a New Year’s resolution. Many of you will be making those goals health and fitness related and that’s awesome!

Heck, getting a few fitness classes booked or starting at a local gym is great first step!

But there is much more that needs to happen for you to be successful long term.

As you go about setting your resolutions however, there are a few important things that you should be keeping in mind at all times.

The first thing that you should do to ensure that you set yourself up for success is to set multiple goals to work towards.

When all you have is one goal in place, then if you aren’t making fast progress towards this goal, you’re far more likely to become demotivated to continue.

If you have a few goals you’re striving to reach however, then you can focus on a different goal if one isn’t quite progressing as you had hoped.

Chances are good at least one goal will be moving forward, so that can help give you encouragement to keep up with your efforts. Patting yourself on the back for smaller goals will be great motivation!

Next, also be sure that you set both short and long term goals. Some people make the mistake of only setting long term goals, but this can set them up for problems because at times, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Short term goals keep you focused with each passing week that goes by and will ensure that you stay the course with your program. Short term goals should be stepping stones along the way to your longer term goal, so make sure that they are formulated properly.

The next important thing that you must do as you set your goals for your fitness program is to stay realistic. Many people often feel highly inspired at this time of the year and tend to think they’re going to make big and dramatic changes.

While it’s true that you may put in a bit more effort now than you have before as it feels like a ‘fresh start’, don’t overdo your goal set.

Be realistic as to what you can likely accomplish. Look at what you have been able to accomplish in the past and build on that slightly.

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WHEELER Remember that those who stay realistic and take smaller steps often do far better than those who try and make dramatic changes and strive towards a goal that’s just a little too intense for what they’re capable of. Setting that type of goal will likely just leave you feeling frustrated and more likely to fall off the fitness bandwagon.

The next vital thing you must do as you go about your fitness program is set some good rewards. When you have a good reward system in place, you’re going to feel that much more accomplished after you reach your stated goals and that can serve to be wonderful motivation pushing you forward.

Just remember that rewards only work if you only give them to yourself if you do achieve success. You need to hold yourself accountable with this – if you aren’t making the effort you should be and don’t reach the goal, don’t give yourself the reward.

Finally, the last thing that you should do

as you set your New Year’s resolutions to work towards with your fitness program is to get some support from others.

Whether this is a personal trainer, a family member, or a close friend, make sure that you have someone there for you who you can turn to for support during the difficult times.

So there you have the main points to remember as you set your goals for the coming year. Set these properly and you will have much greater success as you move forward with your fitness program.

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

WINTER OUTING – Jordan McBride and Kristin Pultz take their pit bull, Onyx for a morning walk at the Oxbow Off-Leash Dog Park recently.

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An experiment that should get everyone’s attention Why would any sane person drink 10 cokes a day for one month?

I recently asked George Prior, a Los Angeles resident and father of two children, this question.

His straight-forward answer, “I want to increase the awareness of my children and the public about the dangers of sugar.”

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JONES But how is Prior proving that all these colas are bad for your health?

His experiment got my attention because I’ve stressed for years that soft drinks are a devil in disguise. The thing that bothered me was seeing obese children guzzling cans of liquid candy.

Years ago I was having dinner with a former minister of health. During our conversation I mentioned that a 10 ounce cola drink contains eight teaspoons of sugar. He replied, “Oh, is it that much?” It appeared to me this news went through both his

ears without making any impression. Even though he was responsible for the health of this nation.

To be fair, calories of any kind, taken to excess, can cause obesity.

But there’s no easier way to gain weight than to consume sugar-laden drinks. Moreover, the majority of people have no idea of the over-abundance of calories in soft drinks.

The human body does not register the number of calories we drink compared to the ones we eat.

For example, it’s easy to drink a cola and still feel hungry. It’s not easy to eat a couple of apples and not feel full. Solid foods that have more bulk decrease the hunger reflex.

Several studies show how this works. In one study people were asked to eat 450 calories of jellybeans a day for four weeks. Then, for the next four weeks, they were told to consume 450 calories of pop every day.

On the days they ate jellybeans they compensated by eating 450 fewer calories of other foods. But on the days they drank pop, they ate 450 calories more than usual as the pop contained silent calories. It’s these excess calories that

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Prior points out that 10 cans of cola seem like a lot of sugar.

But that 50% of all Americans consume the same amount everyday when you consider the other drinks taken during the day, such as fruit juice, coffee and sport drinks.

That’s nearly a whopping half-pound of sugar!

Certainly a red light would flash if you noticed a friend adding eight teaspoons of sugar to a glass of water, or to their coffee.

I can only see this problem getting worse.

In 1950, soda pop bottles contained six and a half ounces. But North American appetite for soft drinks has dramatically increased over the years.

A drink is no longer a drink. Now you have choices of small, medium, large and an extra-large, which

contains 620 calories. And when your movie theatre offers free refills, do I need to say more?

So what has happened to Prior? He gained 23 lbs, his body fat increased 65%, blood pressure went from 129/77 to 143/96 and his belly protruded.

Fortunately, he’s not going to push his luck with a longer experiment as the result would be predictable.

He would add his name to the number of obese people who develop Type 2 diabetes, and of those 50% die of a heart attack.

It’s encouraging to see lay people like George Prior sending a sound message, adding his voice to the obesity problem.

But you can’t blame colas for everything. North Americans have to cut back on all calories to beat this unprecedented epidemic.

The hard truth is that the

things that we know cause obesity. And who are not afraid to step on the world’s most important medical device, the scale. It tells the truth.

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Delicious cabbage rolls for a winter’s day This is the time of year for planning a Sunday afternoon to cozy up with yourself and make some cabbage rolls. You can freeze the leftovers for a busy day when you need something fast. This is my family’s version of Russian/ German style cabbage rolls. Read the recipe first then decide.

1 medium - large cabbage 2 - 3 pounds of extra lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 5 cloves ,garlic minced

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Remove again and peel apart any usable leaves.

In a large 13 x 9 pan add tomato sauce to cover the bottom.

Meanwhile, scramble fry the ground beef, add chopped onion and minced garlic, stir. This is where I add the red pepper flakes for some heat ( not traditional) add more or less.

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It’s one of the best Christmas gifts a young Canadian hockey player could get and for Red Deer Rebel defenceman Haydn Fleury, it was oh-so-close to being under the tree this year.

It began with a phone call inviting him to the camp of the Canadian World Junior team and he was excited to show what he can do.

However, this story didn’t have a happy ending for the 18-year-old from Carlyle, Saskatchewan as he was cut just before the tournament started.

“I felt I kept playing better each day and I felt I played really good hockey,” he said but at the end of the day the coaching staff didn’t see him fitting into the defense corps this time.

He admits when he got the news he was being sent back to his team his pride took a bit of a body check.

“I felt I had earned a spot on the team for sure and yeah it did hurt a bit. I know when I went home I didn’t really feel like doing anything, I was mad at the world,” he said.

It took some time to put it behind him and he admits he didn’t really think he would watch any of the games but he did. He also took away some life lessons through this experience.

“I learned I can play with those kind of players. I can be in that elite group of guys that play for Canada,” he said. “I knew I was right there so I’m just going to bring that back to Red Deer and help this team go on a long playoff run.”

This wasn’t his first camp when it came to wearing the maple leaf on the front of the jersey as he played for the U-18 team but he says the two camps were the same in some ways but different in other aspects.

“They’re a little bit the same but you just multiply the magnitude of the world juniors. The world juniors is that much more bigger and that much more pressure, especially in Montreal and Toronto.”

“I enjoyed it (the pressure). I like playing in front of those big crowds and having 18 thousand people cheering for you. It makes the game more fun.”

He says looking back on the camp there were a few minor things he could have done differently but for the most part he was pleased with the effort he put into

those sessions.

Fleury said he can’t dwell on how things played out for him but he does join a list of players who came close in their first junior camp . “(Anthony) Duclair, (Darnell) Nurse and (Shea) Theodore on the back end with (Madison) Bowey. All those guys didn’t play for the team last year and now they’re playing big roles for the team so I can al-

ways look at that as a positive and say this year wasn’t my year but I can always go next year and make a difference for that team.”

The focus for him now is to make a difference as a Rebel and be supportive in his role here.

“I’m just going to be a positive influence in the dressing room and lead more with my action on the ice. I’m not the most vocal

guy but I think if I play well I will let my play do the talking.”

While he isn’t going to lose sleep over his world junior exit he admits it will serve as motivation as the WHL season rolls on.

“Yeah, anytime you get cut you always have that chip on your shoulder and you want to prove the coaches wrong.”

Time will tell. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Local race car driver heads to Palm Beach

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Teenage race car driver Parker Thompson is shifting gears in his career.

The Red Deer native has made the jump from driving 125cc karts in Europe that topped out at 140 km/h to a car which can reach speeds of 240 km/h.

“This is definitely the next natural step for my career,” said the 16-year-old driver.

“Most drivers spend a couple of years driving lower category Formula Cars before moving to the U.S. F2000 championship.”

He credits having former Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice as his coach for the quick career acceleration and expects this will be an interesting challenge, battling older drivers in this championship series in 2015.

The rookie has joined the JDC MotorSports team operated by former formula race car driver John Church.

“It feels amazing to have a group of very respected people in motorsport believe in what I have to offer on and off the track.”

In motorsport the driver doesn’t have much say in what team they go with, said Thompson but he liked what JDC was put-

ting on the table and said even if he could have made a choice he would have gone down this road. “I like the drive we all have.

JDC and I want this (U.S. F2000) championship more than anything and that is what will give us that little bit extra.”

Being new to the racing category and as the rookie on the team Thompson said his approach to the sport will not change.

He plans to maintain a healthy diet, working out six days a week in the gym in order to be in top physical and mental condition when the first event of 2015 gets underway in Palm Beach, Florida on Jan. 25th. “Winter testing has gone really well thus far,” he said. “The team chemistry is fantastic and the car is feeling better and better the more we develop it.”

He said his expectations on the track are in line with those of the JDC team which is to win the championship but further down the road there is something which is already on the radar.

“I think I could be professional very early in my career,” he said. “I can honestly say I am not picky when it comes to where I end up. If I can make a living driving fast cars at the end of the day I’m happy.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Random thoughts for a new year - The NCAA football playoff system went well as the top four teams were on display and it also showed the two divisions thought to be the weak sisters are not so weak at all with Oregon and Ohio State making it to the final game. Go Ducks!

- I’m not sure what the officials in the Lions/ Cowboys game were doing when an obvious interference was called on Dallas and then the flag was picked up. We will never know if that took the win away from Detroit or not but it was certainly a strange move.

- I switched channels watching the World Junior hockey and the NHL to see the difference in the games. What a treat to watch the young guys not playing for money compared to the guys playing for money. The quality of the junior game was much more entertaining but I know these kids could not

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- The Winnipeg Jets must be loving this junior tourney as it showcased so many of their draft picks.

Those players have had an impact at the tournament and may be some very good NHL players down the road.

- The showdown the hockey media cooked up between Conner McDavid and Jack Eichel was very anti-climactic. Both kids are going to be solid players but there didn’t seem to be any sort of rivalry during their on-ice encounter at the World Junior event.

- I will never under-

stand why the football experts have this discussion when NFL playoffs roll around but they do. Which quarterback will solidify his road to the Hall of Fame with a Super Bowl win is the question asked.

Well I argue that a Super Bowl does not make for a Hall of Fame entrance.

Was Trent Dilfer a better QB than Dan Marino? One has a ring and the other is in the hall but there is no question who was the better QB. Last time I checked football was still a team sport and the quarterback does not have a won/loss record. The team does.

- It’s nice TSN has so many channels to choose from but what is the point when many nights each channel is showing the same thing? Then on other nights there is a hockey game on but it’s blacked out in our area.

Happy 2015! sports@reddeerexpress.com

Central Alberta Buccaneers prepare for 2015 season The Central Alberta Buccaneers are well underway in preparation for their upcoming AFL season. With the signing of a Devon Hand as head coach, the Bucs are entering the 2015 season with a new direction and vision. By fostering a football culture of commitment and accountability and recruiting a large and competitive roster, the team will, “Allow as much fun as possible without compromising the work it takes to win a title,” said Hand. “This will be a program guys want to play in.”

Defensive end Ian Keetch, former Rimbey Spartan, is heading into his sixth season as a Buccaneers and has loved every second of it, he said. Keetch has found his stride in the AFL, being named to the All-Star team for 2013 and 2014 as well as crowned the defensive MVP in 2013. While he is one of the league’s premier d-linemen, Keetch admits that his initial transition into the league was daunting. “It was

a hell of a transition from playing football with (high school) boys to playing with the men of the AFL.” Keetch credited his recent success to Hand who swapped Keetch to the defensive side of the ball. “Hunting quarterbacks is natural for me and (Hand) saw that.” When asked why others should join the Bucs, Keetch said, “I use it as therapy. It works for me.”

After falling short of the 2014 AFL title, the Bucs are continuing to bolster its roster size and talent pool. With increased depth, the team will be better able to endure injuries as well as avoid over-fatiguing players. To find these additional recruits, the Bucs will operate booths at trade shows during the spring (Ponoka, Lacombe, and Stettler), host its first annual Bucs Recruitment Night, and continue to have a presence in the Central Albertan community via fundraisers and charity events.

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with Big Brothers Big Sisters Ponoka by entering a team into the Bowl for Kids fundraiser. At this event, participants raise pledges, which greatly contribute to BBBS’s yearly operating funds, and bowl for game or two. This will be the Bucs fourth year participating in this event and the team aims at raising $1,200 for Big Brothers.

After completing its fourth team-blooddrive on Dec. 13th (which included 17 blood donators), the Buccaneers sent out a friendly challenge to the rest of the AFL to see which club is more willing to bleed for Alberta. On Feb. 7th, the nine teams that comprise the Alberta Football League will collectively roll up their sleeves in their respective blood clinics in order to donate.

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When asked about the 2015 expectations, Hand said, “When we strap up in red and black this upcoming summer, players will be challenged to leave it all on the field for the better of the team. There will be no excuses. There will be no shortcuts. When the summer turns to fall and the dust settles, players will be able to look each other in the eye and say they laid it on the line for the team. That is what 2015 Central Alberta Buccaneers will be all about.”

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It’s a great time to consider a change in design I am deep in the lull between Christmas and New Years wondering how I will gather the motivation to un-decorate my house.

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MECKLER Putting up all the lovely decorations is fun and easy but the dismantling is an absolute chore.

The fact that I moved in and immediately put my tree up is one motivator for me as I have not yet seen the living room space without the tree.

I’m excited to see the room without the tree and without a pile of boxes and decide whether or not I have room to create a din-

ing space.

Many of us have to reconfigure our homes to accommodate Christmas decor; a chair moved to the basement or the couch repositioned away from the window and several of our decorative accessories packed away until after the holidays.

When the tree comes down the room can feel a little bit empty but this is also a great opportunity to take a fresh look at your space!

Is there something else you would like to do with the room or some other decorations you would like to add in that space?

Does the room need a coat of paint or do your window coverings need an overhaul?

The time is now! While you have your room apart take advantage and do something a little different - resist the urge to just plunk everything back in its same spot.

My goal this month is to completely dress my living room which means curtains and the aforementioned dining room suite. I have taken several fabric options home and have been struggling with the right curtain fabric – yes Virginia, even designers can have design dilemmas and I have realized that it’s my patterned chair that is the issue.

Having the tree in the window over Christmas I have allowed myself to take a few weeks off from curtain shopping and have just looked at the room.

Looking at things in a different way due to having to move the chair to accommodate the tree made me realize that it’s the CHAIR that is causing the problem!

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ture in a new home with a large Christmas tree opened me up to the possibility that the chair doesn’t have to go into the living room and it will now reside in the spare bedroom and my new search is on for a new chair AND drapery in the living room.

While you have a few days at home, take a look around and see if there could be a new outlook on your home.

Take your tree down and look at the space left by its absence, you may come upon a totally new inspiration or use for that space! You may realize that the items you have been using in that space for months or even years may be better utilized in a completely new part of the house. Don’t be intimidated to move stuff around and plan for new fresh ideas going into 2015.

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The benefit of asking questions about your mortgage We mortgage professionals recently learned something very interesting. A survey of mortgage consumers revealed that people would rather get a root canal than a mortgage. Gasp! I can understand that the process can be overwhelming but considering that your home is likely the largest purchase you will ever make and will cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars perhaps we should reconsider this attitude?

Look at it this way, you shop around for the best price on a new TV which is likely under $1,000. You look at flyers and web sites and visit stores to see which one has the best picture and features so why not give your mortgage the same time?

Instead of saving hundreds of dollars you could save tens of thousands.

So if you have decided to stay with your current bank for your mortgage so that you have everything at one spot you should consider a few things before you sign.

1. Interest rate. I know this will shock you but banks are a business. They have investors and shareholders whom they are required to report to and these people like to see a profit at the end of each year. Profit is not a dirty word and considering that the strength of Canadian banks are the envy of the world this is a good thing. One of the ways they make money is through the interest they charge on the loans they make.

Despite your relationship with the bank you may not automatically be offered the best rate. Do your research and make sure you are getting the best rate possible.

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PIKKERT you to a new property in case you end up moving. Asking some questions can save you money and headaches later. Does your lender roll this into one new loan or will you end up with two parts to the new loan?

The latter could mean different maturity dates meaning you are locked into that lender indefinitely unless you are willing to incur a penalty down the road.

3. Collateral mortgages. It is a common practise for banks to register a higher amount on the title of your property than what you actually owe. The benefit of this is that you can borrow additional funds without needing a lawyer down the road.

The downside is that the bank is now able to tie all the borrowing you do with them into this charge. That’s right, your vehicle, trailer and credit cards are now potentially tied to the equity of your home. This could be a real problem when you sell the house thinking you have $100,000 to put down on the next and then find out instead that all of the other debts will be paid first and you now have no down payment. Keeping your mortgage with another lender protects you from this possibility.

4. Prepayment privileges. All banks offer you the ability to pre-pay your mortgage but did you know there are some

differences? Will you have to wait for the anniversary date or can you start immediately? If you are making a lump sum payment is the minimum $100 or $1,000? These little differences can be frustrating.

5. Penalties. We all know that if you break your mortgage you will have to pay a penalty but guess what, that’s right, there is a big difference between the mortgage lenders. Each is able to decide how they will calculate this amount. All are now required to disclose this formula to you as a part of

the mortgage process. What you should ask is this? What interest rate is used in the calculation? Are they using the discounted rate or the posted rate in their calculation?

The difference can be huge and cost you a lot of your hard earned money.

So there you have it, the reasons you should ask some questions before you sign.

Trust me, it’s way easier than a root canal.

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

Think through the right way to do renos For some Canadians, the cold weather means bundling up and hunkering down. As you spend more time indoors, the state of your home may become increasingly apparent, prompting you to consider a renovation. Some projects must wait until spring returns, but others don’t require the warm weather.

In the colder months in particular, energy consumption becomes a concern. A number of easy indoor renovations can make your home more efficient, can aid the environment and keep a few extra dollars in your pocket over the long term.

There are a huge variety of these simple projects, and by updating your flooring, installing new trim or moulding, insulating the attic or replacing faucets and fixtures, you can make a very big impact.

No matter how seasoned you are as a handyperson, you will want to take precautions, such as relying on appropriate safety equipment and taking care in your work. Remember to avoid rickety ladders and wear goggles and/or gloves when protection is required.

While home renovations can make a positive difference, they also carry risks.

A study from Western Financial Group found that one quarter of Canadian homeowners (24%) have undertaken recent renovations that were valued at between $10,000 and $25,000.

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Caregivers/ Aides

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LOOKING FOR: In-Home Caregiver to supervise & care for an 8 month old infant(Live-in is optional) Prepare for nap-time, and assume all responsibility for household in absence of parents. This position is located in Red Deer, FullTime (44hrs/wk) Wage is $10.66/hr w/medical benefits included.

Must have great communication skills, & high school diploma is required.

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TRENCHUK CATTLE CO. (in Smoky Lake) is currently hiring a Feed Truck Driver & Hoe Operator $22-30/hour depending on experience or ability. Fax resume to 780-656-3962 or call Willy 780-656-0052.

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Grain, Feed Hay

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Manufactured Homes

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Buildings For Sale

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Careers LAMB INDUSTRY CAREER OPPORTUNITY SunGold Specialty Meats Ltd. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 7-8:30 pm. $15 Living Stones Church, 2020 – 40 Ave Call to register 403.347.7311

has an immediate opening for the newly created posiƟon of

Manager – Producer RelaƟons and Field Procurement Based in Central/Southern Alberta the successful candidate will be willing to spend considerable Ɵme on the road developing relaƟonships, and uƟlizing their lamb and ag-business knowledge and experience to execute on the business requirements of the posiƟon.

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? Tuesday, January 20, 2015 7-8:30 pm Living Stones Church, 2020 – 40 Ave Call to register 403.347.7311

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Heritage Chrysler Jeep General Sales Manager Attention: RYAN BOWES rbowes@heritagechrysler.com Fax: 403.782.3360 We thank all those that apply. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

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Careers

Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, energy services company serving Western Canada and is now accepting applications at our Edmonton office for the following position:

Class 1 Driver This is an exceptional employment opportunity for a professional, self-motivated individual willing to work in a fast paced12345 environment where multi-tasking and teamwork are essential.

Candidates possessing tank truck Super-B driving experience will be given additional consideration. Compensation package includes excellent wages and benefits.

NOW HIRING! Join our growing team. We have career opporunities available in our Edmonton location:

Apply online with resume and driver’s abstract at www.troyer.ca/employment or email careers@troyer.ca

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Apply online at www.brandtjobs.com.

Enter “Edmonton” into the search field on the Job Opportunities page.

Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com or by calling 306-791-8923.

Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program.

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We thank all candidates who submit applications, but will only contact those selected for interviews.

Visit our website www.Troyer.ca

Part Time Receptionist/ Office Clerk The Red Deer Express community newspaper is seeking a part time Receptionist/Office Clerk Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform a wide variety of administration duties as well as booking of classified advertisements and receptionist responsibilities.

Must be proficient in Excel, have a good working knowledge of basic computer programs as well as the ability to work under strict deadlines.

If you are a confident, motivated and professional individual with good communication skills, please submit your resume to: publisher@reddeerexpress.com or mail to #121 5301 43 Ave, Red Deer T4N 1C8 No phone calls please.

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