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Battle against sexual assault continues at CASASC Patricia Arango came onboard at the centre as executive director last year

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

P

atricia Arango is on a mission to help those affected by sexual assault, and that overall desire to support people was something sparked in her as a child.

Originally from Columbia, Arango settled in Red Deer last June when she and her husband relocated from Chatham, Ontario. She took up the post of executive director of the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) at that time as well.

She had earned her masters degree in social and community psychology in Columbia, which led to extensive community work in her native country.

When she decided to move to Canada, she first lived in Toronto and learned that her masters only translated into a bachelor’s degree here.

But she wasn’t discouraged for long.

A natural resilience and commitment to hard work kicked in, and Arango kept her goal as one of serving and helping where she could.

Over a few years, she took on more and more positions that held greater community impact. Then came the move to Alberta, where she was offered the job of executive director of CASASC after working as executive director at the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre for five years.

“In Columbia, I worked with human rights issues, I worked with women and with all vulnerable communities – it was a great experience,” she explains during an interview in her CASASC office.

Upon her arrival in Canada, she didn’t speak much English and so from the start, there were challenges in settling into a new home. But she tackled the language and her communication skills flourished.

And while the recognition of her education didn’t carry over, she didn’t stay frustrated for too long.

“I was crying for a day but I made a decision. I thought people can take diplomas and certificates away, but the knowledge is with me. So I could prove that I could be the same professional that I was in Columbia,” she said.

Meanwhile, the fight against sexual assault continues. Arango said in the last quarter of 2014, there were 100 additional cases of both current and historical cases reported to CASASC. “It’s an increase like you just can’t imagine.” There are of course even more that likely go unreported. That’s still a major problem, even in an age of increased openness. There is still a common tendency to blame the victim, she said.

“We need to talk about it,” she said, indi-

cating again those 100 cases from the latter months of last year. “The question is why.”

In addition, crisis and short-term counseling services are available from CASASC to victims of sexual assault and their families.

As the web site points out, “Individual sessions are designed to support personal coping skills and accelerate recovery in people who are experiencing the after-effects of a trauma. Regardless of the length of time since the assault, all victims can benefit from appropriate supportive intervention.”

Also, CASASC staff (SART Members) are on call 24 hours/day to provide accompaniment at the hospital for victims of recent assaults.

Staff can also facilitate and provide accompaniment to police for those individuals wishing to make a report. There is no statute of limitations on sexual assault; that is, a police report can be made regardless of the length of time since the assault occurred.

For those involved in the court process, staff is available to assist with information, preparation and accompaniment throughout the court proceedings.

A qualified therapist is accessible by appointment to provide long-term counseling. Play therapy for young children is also available. The combination of physical and emotional symptoms can result in ongoing or situational stress that is difficult to manage alone.

There is also a confidential, anonymous crisis line answered by specifically-trained volunteers, who provide information, support and referrals.

As Arango explains, building awareness about sexual assault and encouraging victims to talk about it is of utmost importance. To that end, education is also critical – CASASC has teams that visit local schools to discuss issues of sexual assault.

“It’s information about healthy relationships; it’s about sexual violence in general, but at the same time we talk about bullying, about harassment,” she said, adding that there are also discussions on what is and is not appropriate touching and what types of things should never be kept as ‘secrets’.

“It’s probably one of the reasons we are seeing the increase in numbers – they are talking more about it.”

Meanwhile, Arango is also emphasizing the importance about building respect across the community. Posters are being distributed and folks can write down various people are concepts that they respect (check out the facebook page for examples). Photos are then posted to Twitter and facebook using the hashtag #iRespect.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Patricia Arango, executive director of the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre, sits on the stairs leading up to the agency’s office.

As for what keeps folks at CASASC so passionate about what they do, there is just so much potential fall-out for not getting help - from developing all kinds of relationship issues to horrendous emotional and psychological problems and addictions.

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many men are victims, too, she said.

“We are here for victims – human beings who have been through sexual violence.

We don’t have only specific groups we work with – we work with everybody.”

To talk to someone, phone the 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 1-866-9561099. Visit www.CASASC.ca for more information. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Council continues operating budget debate

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Red Deer City council continues with debate of the 2015 operating budget. As of press time on Tuesday, council was still in discussions regarding the budget and it hadn’t been approved in full.

The proposed budget totaled $329 million. The 2015 capital budget, totaling $17.3 million, was approved in November.

Some of the items approved in this year’s operating budget so far include $80,000 for downtown initiatives which includes the Ross Street Patio.

Council heard the cost to put up and take down the patio each year is $60,000. Another $20,000 is needed for pro-

gramming that takes place during the season.

Administration decreased this year’s budget for the Ross Street Patio, which has been approved for a total of $105,000 in previous years. Some programming will be decreased this year but the City hopes that sponsors will come forward and help with events.

Funding for the Ross Street Patio was also approved as ongoing funding for the City as opposed to one time funding as it has been each year it has previously operated.

Councillor Frank Wong wanted to see the initiative moved back to one time funding so it would come back for council approval annually.

“Not all of the downtown businesses have been on board with the patio so I think it’s good to have this come back every year,” he said.

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Councillor Lynne Mulder disagreed. “We have done this for a couple of years now and I don’t want to discuss it every year. It has demonstrated its success.”

Council approved the funding on an ongoing basis.

The City will also hire some new employees this year.

The RCMP and City fire department will see an increase in employees.

Council approved six new RCMP officers and three municipal support staff at a cost of $559,650. Also approved was 10 new firemedics for a total of $877,165.

RCMP Supt. Scott Tod told council that currently there are 147 RCMP officers on staff in the City. He added there are about 130 Criminal Code cases per officer in the City.

The provincial average is 90 cases per officer.

A grants resource position was also approved at a cost of $47,500.

This newly hired employee will allow the City to consolidate the grant accounting and reporting. They will also provide additional capacity to research grant sources and assist with the completion of grant applications.

“This is something that is needed and quite frankly it should have been brought forward earlier,” said City Manager Craig Curtis.

Councillor Lawrence Lee agreed. “We need someone who is specifically and technically slated to help us achieve and secure grants that are needed. I think the City will benefit greatly from having this kind of expertise.”

New staff will also be hired to provide weekend coverage for Animal Control Services. Council approved the expenditure at $75,000.

Staff with Animal Control Services currently only work Monday to Friday. The additional funding will allow for two officers to work on the weekend – as council heard that 60% of calls for service happen on the weekends. As well, the shelter will be open on Saturday as well.

“We are a growing City and so our pet population grows as well. I think that this is value for the dollar,” said Councillor Ken Johnston.

A new part-time councillor administrative support was also approved for a total of $24,588. Johnston said he is looking forward to having someone in that role.

“The role of a councillor is complex so this will help us to be more effective,” he said.

Lee agreed. “This position is much more demanding than I would have expected and I hope the community recognizes that this position is as much for them as it is for us.”

Other items approved include a project manager for the Riverlands redevelopment at a cost of $137,870; a senior engineer for $118,018 and new neighbourhood parks landscaping at a cost of $260,623. The City will also ‘green the fleet’ for a cost of $740,244.

The funding will allow for the addition of a second shift at the garage, the addition of a second fleet technologist, increases in fuel price and volume consumed, increased parts costs, increased insurance costs, increased leasing costs and increased National Safety Code training costs for the public works department.

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‘100 Women Who Care’ launches next month

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Two local women are spearheading a group that aims to make a major impact in a short amount of time.

The group 100 Women Who Care, led by Cindy Jefferies and Susan Knopp, aims to raise $10,000 in a single hour, and will do so four times over the course of 2015.

The first meeting will take place on Feb. 9th at 7 p.m. at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and RSVPS are to be sent to 100womenreddeer@gmail. com or to be made on the group’s facebook page.

“Basically, you try and get 100 women – or more - together four times a year for one hour each time. Each member commits to write four $100 cheques in a year.

At each meeting, members will nominate local charitable organizations that they think could really use the money. At the meeting, three nominees are drawn and each member that put those organizations up is asked to speak about their organization for about five minutes,” explained organization co-chair Jefferies.

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“It’s meant to be a very casual, friendly environment. There are no PowerPoints, no official presentations. Obviously, we want people to put some thought into nominating these organizations. You speak for five minutes, off the cuff and from the heart about why you would like to see that particular organization receive those funds.”

All of the funds collected go directly to the designated organization.

The group has zero administrative fees and no overhead payments to make.

The meeting space has also been sponsored, as is typical for many of the other 100 Women Who Care groups.

“This gives us a chance as a community to hear from different organizations about the work that they’re doing in our community. It also gives a voice to some of the smaller charities that don’t have capacity to host

a big event, say like the Festival of Trees, or a gala of sorts,” Jefferies said.

“I think that some of the smaller organizations around have a chance to benefit here. It’s obviously not closed to bigger groups, but it just gives the smaller groups a shot at getting some recognition.”

Jefferies caught the idea of bringing this endeavour to Red Deer after witnessing her cousin give a presentation at a Calgary chapter meeting. Knopp decided to support her friend and the two have been working hard to set up the first meeting.

Jefferies said that part of the reason she likes this format of informal, brief meetings is because it fits into the busy lifestyle that many people face.

She said that she knows people who want to do good, but find themselves in a constant time-crunch, so the format of quarterly, hour-long meetings seems suitable.

Women can join together to form a group that donates a total of $100, or they can donate individually.

Each group will count as a single vote for the purposes of deciding which organization to donate to.

“For women who commit to joining our organization, they need to know that this is a commitment to four $100 cheques and four meetings, even if they have to send their money with someone else for one of those meetings,” Jefferies said.

“If you decide to do it as a team, you can make your annual commitment a little bit easier to reach.”

Jefferies said that they hope for good attendance and an interest in the community for their organization. She will also be looking for sponsors in the future to cover costs of things such as room rentals for meetings, as the organization will not be taking any of the funds collected. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION Long live freedom The last couple of weeks have seen such stunning highs and lows in the human experience – unimaginable tragedy in violence with the shootings in Paris. And then just days later, the unforgettable images of hundreds of thousands of people gathering in that same city to show their solidarity and support for those lost to the violence, and their unwavering belief in freedom – specifically freedom of speech.

The details are of course widely known at this point - on Jan. 7th, two masked gunmen forced their way into the offices of the French satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

They killed 12 people, including the editor Stéphane ‘Charb’ Charbonnier, seven other Charlie Hebdo employees, and two national police officers, and wounded 11 others. Charlie Hebdo had attracted attention for its depictions of Muhammad, the founder of Islam.

On Jan. 11th, up to two million people, including more than 40 world leaders, met in Paris for a rally of national unity to honour the 17 victims.

In all, 3.7 million people joined demonstrations nationwide, in what officials called the largest public rally in France since World War II. The phrase ‘Je suis Charlie’ came to be a common worldwide sign of solidarity against the attacks.

The remaining staff of Charlie Hebdo announced that publication was to continue.

As mentioned, one of the most powerful imag-

es from the whole series of tragic circumstances was the hopeful image of so many gathering in Paris – and in cities and communities around the world – to show their support. It was quite amazing to see so many world leaders linking arms and walking together during the demonstration – how refreshing to see these people lay aside their differences for a while and join forces in showing that society just won’t bend to the tactics of terrorists. Freedom, and the gift of being able to speak and express oneself freely, is just too important of a gift in this modern age to even remotely loosen our grip on.

That’s not to say ‘freedom of speech’ is perfectly held onto, even in the so-called ‘free countries’. Political correctness and a fear of offending people can be obstacles – but compared to how many in this world are forced to live – under the constant threat of intimidation, oppression and fear – those of us in free societies have a freedom that many can only dream of.

Tragedy often brings people together. All one has to do is think of 9/11, when the reality of how much we need each other in communities was so strongly felt it could be clearly seen. Same thing with natural disasters – such circumstances often cause folks to open their hearts to those affected. Light certainly does dispel the darkness.

As we move forward from the tragedies in Paris, let us not forget the price that has been paid for our freedom, and continue to guard and cherish this precious gift.

A reminder of what’s needed to heal Haiti How the time passes - this past Monday marked five years since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti, taking about 200,000 lives and wreaking havoc on the country’s already shaky and oftentimes crumbling infrastructure.

The scale of the disaster was – and is – virtually impossible to imagine.

And even though much has been done in the years since to repair the damage and heal broken spirits, reports point out that there is still much work needed to bring to completion the restoration of what was lost in the quake.

Thank goodness for organizations, individuals and non-profit agencies that haven’t forgotten the devastating impact the earthquake took on the country, already such a vulnerable place and mired in poverty.

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WEBER dian Red Cross, while much progress has been made following the disaster on Jan. 12th, 2010, the organization continues its recovery efforts to help Haitians not only rebuild but to also strengthen their communities.

In the days and months following the earthquake, $222 million was donated to the Canadian Red Cross, but more funds are still needed to continue to rebuild affected areas, officials say.

Today, the Canadian Red Cross reports that its work

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continues in Haiti to improve access to healthcare for the country’s most vulnerable members, including mothers, newborns and children, as well as strengthening community resilience through community care and first aid.

The Canadian Red Cross also marked a major milestone last year through the completion of a shelter project, providing more than 7,500 families with homes in the Jacmel and Leogane communities.

The Red Cross has also ensured the occupants of these houses received title of ownership, and that the methods and materials are adapted to the particular geography of each region to protect against hurricane winds and flooding.

Also among those working hard to improve the lot of Haitians is the Salvation Army. Located an hour

and 20 minutes from Portau-Prince is The Salvation Army Vocational Training School in Luly. Students receive business training and skills development. Officials say the ultimate goal is for the students to operate their own business and generate income to support their families.

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory also provides training for individuals who are interested in agriculture, construction, plumbing and electrical.

The vocational training institute provides theory as well as field sessions that are specific to each trade. These schools are located in different locations; Luly, Petit Goave, Port au Price, Fond des Negres and Balan. To date, a total of 680 students have graduated. The Salvation Army Haiti Division supports the The Red Deer Express is a proud newspaper of

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individuals following the training to gain suitable employment.

Ultimately, we all know how easy it is to let these disasters fade into memory. There is a whirlwind of support initially which is a wonderful thing to see.

People consistently open up their hearts and their pocketbooks and are willing to support the cause – but as time passes, other causes surface as well. As we are barraged by 24-hour news cycles and informed of virtually every catastrophe that unfolds around the world, we can become, sadly, a bit desensitized to the horrendous circumstances that many people across the globe constantly endure.

That’s why these frontline organizations – such as the Red Cross and the Salvation Army, just to name two – are so very

important. They continue to work in remote parts of the world to make communities better and more selfsufficient.

They also can act as our ‘eyes and ears’ to the continued work that’s being done in so many places around the world. We need to be reminded of the pressing needs, and not just on key dates like anniversaries of particular disasters.

So let’s not forget Haiti.

Or any other place on this planet ravaged by poverty or still reeling from the calamity that natural disasters bring.

Restoration certainly doesn’t happen quickly, and there is plenty of room for all of us to ‘get on board’ with support in the long term – in the bigger picture of rebuilding communities and helping our neighbours. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Finalists to be announced for Hawaii trip giveaway

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express The international story of the Central Albertan couple, Eva and Cody Borek, who have chosen to give away the free trip to Hawaii they won when purchasing their new vehicle from Aspen Ford in Stettler is soon to receive closure, as they will be picking a winner on Jan. 23rd.

The couple started a facebook page asking for Central Albertans to nominate individuals who they felt were the most loving person in Central Alberta.

However, after thousands of nominations from across the world starting pouring in, the contest has since been opened to the province of Alberta with a number of nominees being from the Red Deer area.

“THE LIST WE POSTED SO FAR IS MAINLY JUST TO GIVE NOTICE TO THE WORK THESE INCREDIBLE PEOPLE ARE DOING AND IT’S GOING TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO NARROW IT DOWN TO 10.�

CODY BOREK Recently they posted a list of on the giveaway’s facebook page, ‘Free Trip to Hawaii for the Most Loving Person in Central Alberta’ of more than 20 of the top contenders who he and his wife hope to narrow down to just 10 by this Friday.

Red Deer nominees mentioned on the list include Tom Raba, Brian Thomson, and Brian Harder.

Cody posted photos of nominations for the three, which detailed the seless work the they have been doing which landed them in the giveaway.

A nomination on the page for Thomson mentions the work he does with his group ‘Home of Hope’ in which he travels the world rescuing babies and children.

Both Harder and Raba were nominated for the work they do on the streets of Red Deer in helping the homeless, including organizing breakfasts and dinners, helping to clothe them and providing general help to their communities. However Harder has expressed his wish to the Boreks to not be included in the giveaway as he wishes to remain on the ‘frontlines’ of his cause where he feels he is most needed.

Diana Hurley Hobbs out of Blackfalds also appeared on the list. Hurley Hobbs’ nomination stated she has served as an inspiration to hundreds of people after she lost 200 lbs and has since helped others to do the same. She gives both time and money regularly to various charities, hands out meals to the homeless, and much more.

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nomination that stood out the most to him was an incident in which a woman from Saskatchewan’s son went missing.

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These few local people are but a fraction of the thousands of nominations the Boreks have received. “Now is where it gets really difďŹ cult because I truly believe all of these people deserve a free trip, but it doesn’t matter to me who wins from this point because they are all really deserving,â€? said Cody. “The list we posted so far is mainly just to give notice to the work these incredible people are doing and it’s going to be very difďŹ cult to narrow it down to 10.â€?

Cody stated that, “Without facebook the giveaway would not have reached as many people, there is no maybe about it. Social media has played one of the most important roles in giving recognition to these loving individuals from around our province and the world. “I love that we are able to share their stories and groups/ organizations that they have started! This has been inspiring even more people to join them and do loving things.�

Cody stated he hopes are that they can just continue to show how many incredible people there are in the world. “And that we can change the news of the world from being so negative to more positive – that is my ultimate goal – I want to change the world to be able to have a more positive outlook on life.â€? Cody and Eva will be announcing the 10 ďŹ nalists this Friday on the giveaway’s facebook page. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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POLICE BRIEFS PET STORE THEFT Police are looking for assistance to identify a man who stole a credit card and multiple gift cards from an employee’s locker at Global Pet Foods, located at 6320 50th Ave. On Jan. 4th at 3:30 p.m., the man walked through the store to the staff room, where he closed the door behind him and went through several staff lockers.

He stole a credit card as well as gift cards for Esso, Petro Canada, Sobeys and Co-op that have an approximate total value of $300.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying the man responsible for this crime is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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

CATS AND URN STOLEN Sylvan Lake RCMP are investigating a break and enter and requesting the public’s assistance in locating a stolen urn containing the ashes of a lost loved one.

Some time between Dec. 17th and Dec. 27th, a rural residence south of Sylvan Lake was broken into. Among many items stolen, an urn described as a handmade wooden box with a floral design was taken. Obviously, this item is of sentimental importance to the victim’s family. Police would like to see this urn returned to the rightful owners and are requesting the public’s assistance in locating it. Also stolen in this break and enter were the two kittens, a significant quantity of men’s and women’s jewellery, two Samurai swords, 11 firearms, a MacBook Air laptop and

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A 2009 blue Honda CRV vehicle was also stolen and later located in Penhold.

If you are the person responsible for this crime, please consider dropping this item off at any police station or calling in an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip and providing the current location for it.

Anyone with information of the whereabouts of any of these items or information on the identity of the person(s) responsible for this crime is asked to contact Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-847.

SUSPECTS ARRESTED On Dec. 27th, RCMP received a report that a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado had been stolen from a residence in Deer Park.

RCMP tracked the vehicle to a range road east of Red Deer and then followed the vehicle as it attempted to evade police, driving through fields and rural properties.

RCMP deployed a tire deflation device to successfully flatten the front tires on the vehicle, and the truck continued driving for a short distance before striking several fences and becoming stuck.

At that point, the male driver and female passenger abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. Police Dog Services attended and successfully tracked the male and female, who were taken into custody.

The female is a youth and so will not be named under the Young Offenders Act. She is charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

The RCMP investigation of this incident also confirmed that the man taken into cus-

tody, Kyle Hosli Rombough, was one of two men who were caught on camera during a Dec. 11th break-in to an underground parkade on Duston Street. In that case, the suspects broke into eight vehicles and stole a Jeep Patriot. The second suspect in the Dec. 11th break-in and theft, Daniel Buehler, was also identified and taken into custody.

Rombough, 22, has been charged with break and enter with intent, two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, 10 counts of mischief and failing to comply with probation order.

Buehler, 19, of Sylvan Lake, has been charged with two counts of break and enter, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and nine counts of mischief.

BREAK AND ENTER AND THEFT Red Deer RCMP are investigating a break and enter to a trailer and a number of vehicles at 48th Ave. and 79th St. sometime in the late hours of Dec. 19th.

Several neighbouring businesses were targeted; the thief stole more than $10,000 worth of specialty carpentry tools from the trailer and various electronics and other items from vehicles.

Most of the stolen tools have the owner’s name on them. While police do not wish to release the name of the victim for privacy reasons, RCMP ask the public to be on the alert for tools for sale that have someone’s name on them.

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Tools stolen include various Bosch and Festool saws including a tile saw, hand saws, saw stands, seven cases of tools, cordless drills, vacuums, ladders, planers, nail guns, air compressors, laser levels, squares, a cabinet makers installation kit, a Starrette digital protractor and a marking measuring kit.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying the person or persons responsible for these crimes 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.

RCMP LOOK FOR OWNERS OF STOLEN PROPERTY Red Deer RCMP have recovered some interesting pieces of stolen property in the last month and think the pieces are unique enough that they may find their ways back to their rightful owners.

If any citizens have been a victim of theft and are missing any of the following items they are encouraged to call the exhibits staff at Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2574 from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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The recovered stolen property includes a signed, numbered, limited edition Patrick Roy print; a framed NHL anniversary set of nine hockey cards featuring members of the Montreal Canadiens; hockey player figurine and assorted hockey cards; a signed Red Deer Rebels hockey stick; an Olympics coin set; a rectangular slip tank and two large mismatched truck tires.

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Sessions geared to help parent-child relationships

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express A six-week session began yesterday aiming to provide behaviour intervention training for parents and caregivers.

The training sessions are presented by Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre based out of Red Deer and are open to parents and caregivers of children with and without special needs.

“AS PARENTS MOST OF US WILL FACE CHALLENGES WITH OUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOR BUT IT’S HOW WE DEAL WITH THESE CHALLENGES THAT WILL AFFECT FUTURE SITUATIONS.” CHRISTINA DEMINCHUK The next session in the program, which runs Tuesday evenings from 6:15 – 8:45 p.m., will take place on Jan. 27th at the Aspire offices located at 4826 - 47 St. The training sessions aim to give parents proactive and reactive techniques and tools to use when dealing with behavioural issues in children with and without special needs such as outbursts, meltdowns, testing limits and talking back.

Topics such as how to reduce common behavior

problems, understanding behaviour as communication, improving family function, improving relationships with your child, how to advocate for your child, as well as how to decrease social isolation and bullying for your child will all be touched on in the program.

Christina Deminchuk, behaviour specialist with Aspire, along with Barb Enright, psychologist with Aspire, will be heading the course together and believe it can be an important tool for parents who have concerns about their child’s behaviour.

The program is being made possible by a grant from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).

“As parents most of us will face challenges with our child’s behavior but it’s how we deal with these challenges that will affect future situations,” explained Deminchuk.

“These sessions give strategies to help understand behaviour and be both proactive and reactive in order to help set practices in place that could reduce behaviour challenges that parents experience. And one of the most important things is to help build child/parent relationships.”

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“We look at that back story and then we look at the relationships between child and parent and look at ways to build that relationship up because that’s always important,” she explained. “Regardless of the relationship you have with your child, there are always ways to improve it.”

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A history of the influential Kent Family On Oct. 11th, 2014, Mr. William Leslie Kent passed away in Langley, British Columbia, just shy of his 107 birthday.

He was a long-time engineer who distinguished himself with his work on numerous bridges, dams, tunnels and other major construction projects, not only in Canada, but also around the world. One of his proudest accomplishments was his work on the Lions Gate Bridge.

W. Leslie Kent was also born in Content, Alberta on Oct. 19th, 1907. As such, he is probably the very last person who had been born in this early Central Alberta community.

Content became a ghost town in 1912 after the nearby Village of Delburne was founded.

Leslie Kent was the second son of Arthur and Mary Jane Wellwood Kent and had an older brother Edgar, and a sister Myrtle.

His mother came west in 1896 from Wingham, Ontario to become a schoolteacher at the old Red Deer Indian Industrial School.

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DAWE That institution was located on the north bank of the Red Deer River, across from the old Red Deer Crossing settlement site.

In 1899, Arthur Edgar Kent came out from Goderich, Ontario to teach ranching at the Industrial School.

He was joined by his brother Fred who also worked at the school as a blacksmith. In July 1899, Mary transferred to the McDougall Orphanage which had been established on the Morley Reserve, west of Calgary, in 1883.

In April 1901, Arthur Kent and Mary Wellwood were married in the old Morley Methodist Church which is now a provincial historic resource.

The officiating minister was Rev. R.B. Steinhauer,

the famous First Nations Methodist minister and the grandfather of the Honorable Ralph Steinhauer, former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta and a former student at the Red Deer Indian Industrial School.

Not long after their marriage, the Kents moved to Innisfail, where Arthur got a job with the H. H. Drake Lumber Company of Red Deer. He was one of the people who drove logs from the headwaters of the Red Deer River to the large lumber mill which was located on the north side of the Red Deer River, next to where Bower Ponds is now located.

In summer of 1905, one of the big log booms broke and the logs were swept downstream to a spot near where Tail Creek enters the Red Deer River.

A new sawmill was set up to cut up the salvaged logs. Arthur Kent was sent to work at the mill.

He liked the prospects of the developing district.

He consequently decided to relocate his family to the fledgling village of

SIMPLE TIMES - The main street of Content, Alberta, 1912. The Kent house and livery barn business were located on the north end of the street (i.e. the left side of the photo, next to the photo courtesy of the late Ed Allison and the Red Deer Archives P7367 trees).

Content, which had been established by former Innisfail businessman, Albert A. Content in 1903.

The Kents started a small restaurant in a building behind the store that had been operated by A.A. Content.

They soon established a stopping house (hotel) and a livery business on the north end of the Village’s main street.

For a few years, the business flourished.

However, in 1912, the townsite of Delburne

was established on the new Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line (later taken over by the Canadian National Railway). Like many others in Content, the Kents decided to move to the new community.

Arthur Kent went into the livery business again, but also ran a freight (dray) outfit, operated a butcher shop, delivered the mail in the rural areas west of Delburne, shipped cattle and hogs to Calgary and managed the local bulk oil station for Imperial Oil. He

was active in community affairs. He served on both the first council of the Municipal District of Hays and the Delburne School Board. Mary was active with the Women’s Institute and the local branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.).

In 1923, the Kents moved to Edmonton. In 1931, Leslie graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta.

The family later moved to Vancouver, B.C.

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CITY BRIEFS

2014 BUILDING PERMITS ENDED ON SOLID NOTE

Overall 2014 finished strong with 1,612 permits being issued, compared to 1,522 at the end of 2013, officials say.

Residential construction continues at a steady pace with work continuing to be done in all areas of the City.

Two permits were issued to Traine Construction Ltd. for two apartment buildings located at 39 Van Slyke Way, valued at $6,900,000 each.

A permit was issued to M.P. Construction Inc. for an industrial building located at 7915 Quinton Dr. valued at $3,300,000.

“Overall new construction investment has reached values at more than $200 million for three years in a row, this shows continued strength of the local economy,” said Erin Stuart, development and licensing supervisor.

SURVEY CONDUCTED ON CRIME PREVENTION As a follow-up to a survey conducted in 2011, the City will be surveying Red Deerians again about crime prevention and policing in the community.

“We want to hear from the community what their perceptions and opinions are on crime and policing in the City,” said Sarah Cockerill, di-

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“This phone survey is important because it will be reflective of the community and I urge anyone who is called to participate.”

Starting this week, R.A. Maletest and Associates Ltd. will be conducting a random sample survey to get the ideas and opinions of Red Deerians on crime prevention and policing in the community.

The phone survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Residents will also have the opportunity to participate in the survey online; the link to the online survey will be posted on the City’s web site and social media accounts.

Survey results will be compared to those obtained in 2011.

minor modifications to the nomination criteria. In addition, the Continuous Voluntary Award has been discontinued and a new award has been created called the Community Builder Award.

The Mayor’s Recognition Awards honour recipients in the following categories: Athletics; Fine & Performing Arts; Distinguished Voluntary Service; the Community Builder Award and the Mayor’s Special Award.

“It’s the people who live here who make Red Deer such a great community,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

“The Mayor’s Recognition Awards are a way to acknowledge the personal achievements of citizens, their contributions to our community and their efforts in enhancing the image of our community through volunteerism, athletics and the arts. The City relies on the submission of nominations to bring the names of deserving citizens forward for consideration of an award.”

For more information on this program, the nomination process, and for nomination forms, visit www.reddeer.ca. Nomination forms can also be picked up at Legislative Services, second floor, City Hall, 4914-48 Ave. Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 17th at 9 a.m. The Awards will be presented at a ceremony in June.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR’S AWARDS Do you know someone deserving of a Mayor’s Recognition Award?

The City is accepting nominations for the 2015 Mayor’s Recognition Awards.

The Mayor’s Recognition Awards are a way to recognize individuals, groups or teams from Red Deer whose actions have brought honour and recognition to the City of Red Deer.

On Jan. 5th, City council passed a new Committees Bylaw, which included some changes to the Mayor’s Recognition Awards.

The changes incorporate some

ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR RED DEER AIRPORT Red Deer Airport saw a record number of passengers (scheduled and charter) for 2014 with 29,131 passengers surpassing the previous high of 17,402 set in 2013.

For the year, total passengers increased 66% over 2013 with scheduled passengers increasing 115% over 2013 making Red Deer one of the fastest growing airports in the country on a percentage basis.

“Scheduled passenger traffic continues to grow and that is extremely positive for us and our airline partners,” says RJ Steenstra CEO Red Deer Airport Authority.

“If you look at the last four years, the compound annual growth rate for the airport is 179 per cent and that is significant given where the airport has been in the not so distant past,” Steenstra adds. “We still experience approximately 92% leakage to our neighbours however with continuing work to attract direct airline services, the airport should be able to recapture a bigger percentage of the market which translates into more convenient travel options and more economic impact for the region.”

Air Canada Express provides service three times per day seven days per week to Calgary with connections to 185 worldwide destinations.

Northwestern Air provides direct flights to Kelowna, Fort McMurray and most recently added Grande Prairie to their service from Red Deer.

To meet present and future needs the airport is embarking on a long-term capital investment program that will be begin this year with a runway extension and land servicing to accommodate a commercial aviation community and capture opportunities for other businesses to locate and operate from Red Deer Airport.

DANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE It’s time to get your groove on Red Deer. Tickets for this year’s premier dance gala, the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off are available at Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre, in person at 4826 47 St. or by calling 403-340-2606.

Christine Moore, event co-chair, said, “Having worked closely with Aspire, our partner charity, the 2015 Dance-Off will definitely wow Red Deer. From the décor and food, to the dancing and its judges, it will be a classy evening.”

This year’s Dance Off will be held on March 20th starting at 6 p.m.

It will feature dancers Robin Armitage, Kyla Belich, Dr. Vic Cheba, Bill Haldane, Melisa Milne, Luke Spicer, Judy Sutter and Mayor Jim Wood competing for the Mirror Ball Award.

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Home sprinkler systems an attainable feature in Red Deer Red Deer Emergency Services celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Home Safety Program this week and announced the first residential home with a fully integrated sprinkler system.

The home features what is being called a ‘flow-through’ system of sprinklers that are tied into the home’s plumbing. Fire Prevention Officer Wes Van Bavel said this type of system is the first of its kind in the City.

“The unique thing about this sprinkler system is that this type of system is maintenance-free for the home owner. They move in and have peace of mind knowing that if they do have a fire, the sprinkler system is going to work.

It’s going to control the heat, the deadly gasses and the smoke and it is going to allow the family time to get out safely, and not put them at risk,” Van Bavel said.

“Oftentimes, if you haven’t been involved in a fire or don’t understand the intensity of a fire, you don’t think about the need for proactive safety in the home.”

The sprinkler systems can be installed in any new home, although implementing the system in an older home would take more work. Chris Vanderzee, the project manager with Laebon Homes, oversaw the development of the home that has the integrated sprinkler system.

“It didn’t change the regular building process a whole lot. It makes it a little bit of a longer timeline to produce this, but overall, it’s fairly standard. It was a little bit of a learning process. The piping is going up through the ceiling. An added benefit of putting in the sprinkler system is that we end up with a higher value in the ceilings, because that piping needs to be protected in the ceiling,” he said.

“There have been lots of studies and tests done so we know that this system will perform well. When you walk around the home, you can see that there is very little visual impact from this. The sprinkler heads are right flush with the ceiling and blend right in.”

The Home Safety Program is a fire-prevention and information program where members of the Red Deer Emergency Services go to homes around the City and install smoke detectors, batteries and do comprehensive safety checks of homes.

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“The reason we’re celebrating 10 years is that we’ve actually gotten into every home. The whole structure of the program was to get into about 3,300-3,500 homes a year.

The life expectancy of a smoke alarm is 10 years. At the end of those 10 years, which is this year, we will go back to the first homes and everybody will get new smoke alarms.”

‘THE REASON WE’RE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IS THAT WE’VE ACTUALLY GOTTEN INTO EVERY HOME. THE WHOLE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM WAS TO GET INTO ABOUT 3,300-3,500 HOMES A YEAR.’ WES VAN BAVEL Van Bavel said this program has had an entirely positive response from the public over the last 10 years, and that the program will continue to move forward as it has been.

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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.

AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW 2006/6 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:

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NOTICE is hereby given that at a joint Red Deer County / City of Red Deer Council meeting to be held on MONDAY, January 26, 2015, the Council of Red Deer County will consider BYLAW NO. 2014/28 to amend Bylaw No. 2007/29, the Red Deer County and City of Red Deer Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).

Bylaw No. 2014/28 – The minor amendments being proposed are as follows: 1. Section 3.4, Long Range Planning, to clarify the application process for private applications for new area structure plans, amendments to existing plans and redesignations; and to clarify the process for Red Deer County to initiate amendments to bring existing plans into conformance with legislation;

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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.

ADOPT A LOCAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN 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.

3. Section 3.8, Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (ISDAB), to add policy to deal with quorum and chairman appointments in unforeseen circumstances.

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).

A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of proposed amending BYLAW NO. 2014/28 WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015, at 4 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Cascades West Room of the iHotel, 6500 – 67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta.

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

The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanships of the County Mayor and the City Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed amendments.

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.

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

If you prefer to submit comments on 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.

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

The public may inspect: - a copy of the 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.

The public may inspect: - a copy of amending BYLAW No. 2014/28 - a copy of the Red Deer County & City of Red Deer IDP 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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Jeff Rock named as Liberal candidate for local riding

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A local minister has been named the Liberal candidate for the new riding of Red Deer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lacombe for the upcoming federal election this fall.

Members of the Red Deer Lacombe Federal Liberal Association met this past Sunday and nominated Jeff Rock as the Liberal Party of Canada candidate in Red Deer - Lacombe for the next general election.

Rock, minister at Gaetz United Church, said he has always been interested in politics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has always been something that has been in the back of my mind,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really the team approach that Justin Trudeau has taken that helped me feel like it was time to put my energy and my time where my mouth was.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me politics is a process and part of being a citizen is being engaged in that process.â&#x20AC;?

Rock earned a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Science degree in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University in Montreal.

He also earned a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Divinity from The Montreal School of Theology (in afďŹ liation with McGill) and is an ordained minister in The United Church of Canada.

Rock has served as the board chair of the Central Alberta AIDS Network Society, he has sat on the City of Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Redevelopment Plan Committee and is the founding chair of the Red Deer Interfaith Network.

He has also been a rotarian for many years.

Meanwhile, in the coming months, Rock said he is looking forward to getting out and engaging with people.

JEFF ROCK â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new riding thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a huge bank of volunteers in the riding association, so just like Justin Trudeau has, I want to take a team approach and

get as many people involved as possible and have as many people having conversations as possible,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because the riding is large and contains both rural and urban settings, it will be important to have those conversations with both urban and rural people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done that very well in Canada, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to talking with people and ďŹ nding out what Central Albertans are passionate about.â&#x20AC;?

He added although the Liberal party has yet to ďŹ nalize their platform for the upcoming election, Rock said there are some key points to look at. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you look at the Keystone Pipeline rejection in the United States â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that affects us as Albertans,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The price of gas is going to start hurting us pretty soon, if

not already. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to ďŹ ll up (for less) but it has real drastic effects on the Alberta economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I say where ever you are on the spectrum of oil and gas, you should be upset right now because Stephen Harper has denied climate change to the point that Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil and gas is no longer marketable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal of the leader should be to bring Canadian products to international markets,â&#x20AC;? said Rock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of my key beliefs is that the environment and economics should be talked about together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are not opposing forces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this will be a huge issue in the coming months in Central Alberta.â&#x20AC;?

The federal election is tentatively set to take place on Oct. 19th. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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The Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recognition Awards recognize individuals, groups and teams from Red Deer whose actions have brought honour and recognition to the city of Red Deer.

Do you know someone deserving of recognition? Nominations are now being accepted.

The Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recognition Awards honour recipients in five categories: â&#x20AC;˘Athletics â&#x20AC;˘Fine & Performing Arts â&#x20AC;˘Distinguished Voluntary Service â&#x20AC;˘Community Builder Award (NEW) â&#x20AC;˘Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Award To find out more about this awards program, or to print a nomination form, visit www.reddeer.ca.

Nomination forms can also be picked up at: Legislative Services Second Floor, City Hall 4914-48 Avenue, Red Deer, AB For additional information, contact: Angie Keibel, Deputy City Clerk 403.342.8289 angie.keibel@reddeer.ca

The Alberta Court of Appeal has agreed to review 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 on Canada Day 2010.

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

He was given credit for 185 days for time served before and during last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trial.

His sentence also included a prohibition from driving 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

by Erin Fawcett charges.

Those charges were dropped.

The charges stem from 2010 when police said Anouluck â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jeffreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

After Arensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sentence was

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That appeal will be heard in Calgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alberta Court of Appeal on Sept. 9th.

Meanwhile, last December Arens was also charged with impaired care or control of a motor vehicle, obstructing an ofďŹ cer and resisting arrest, failing to comply with conditions and drug related charges after an incident in Sylvan Lake.

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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 this month at the Red Deer College Margaret Parsons Theatre.

These 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, organizers say.

Each film will be followed by a discussion and the opportunity to connect with a variety of 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 desire to advocate the understanding of social justice issues in a way that may inspire taking responsibility and positive action.

This year the following award-winning films will be shown: Just Eat It (Jan. 23rd at 6 p.m.) Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.

After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away.

Project Wild Thing runs at 8:05 p.m. with speaker Fred Scafie of the Red Deer and District Food Bank to follow.

Filmmaker David Bond is a worried man. His kids’ waking hours are dominated by a cacophony of marketing, and a screen dependence threatening to turn

them into glassy-eyed zombies.

Like city kids everywhere, they spend way too much time indoors - not like it was back in his day. He decides it’s time to get back to nature – literally.

On Jan. 24th, things kick off at 11 a.m. with Arise - Women in the Environment.

This film captures the portraits and stories of extraordinary women around the world who are coming together to heal the injustices against the earth.

Speaker Bev Carrick (executive director of CAUSE Canada) will wrap up the presentation with a talk. Carrick began working overseas 35 years ago as a famine relief nurse in Ethiopia and has development experience in both Latin America and Africa.

Seeds of Time will be screened at 1:10 p.m.

A perfect storm is brewing as agriculture pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to protect the future of food.

Gene banks of the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvationinspired rioting, and the effects of climate change are affecting farmers globally.

From Rome to Russia and, finally to a remote island under the Arctic Circle, Fowler’s journey may hold the key to saving the one resource we cannot live without: our seeds. Dr. Flavio Capettini will speak following the film. Capettini completed a PhD in Plant Genetics in Minneapolis and has worked for the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and the International Maize and Wheat Research Center (CIMMYT) in Mexico, Syria and Jordan.

He has been in Lacombe since last April working to make better crop varieties to improve quantity and quality of food.

Island Green will be shown at 3:15 p.m.

This documentary takes a look at the changing face of PEI’s agricultural industry. Once famous for its spuds and red mud, this province now has higher than average cancer and respiratory illness rates. Is there a link to industrialized farming?

Mike Kozlowski of Steel Pony Farm will lead a discussion following the film.

Natural Life shows at 4:25 p.m.

This documentary challenges inequities in the U.S. juvenile justice system. It depicts, through documentation and reenactment, the stories of five individuals who were sentenced to life without parole for crimes they committed as youth.

The five will never be evaluated for change, difference or growth. They will remain in prison till they die. Clayton Buchanon, a community supports coordinator and member of Red Deer’s High Risk Youth Coalition, will speak as well.

Pink Room shows at 6:30 p.m. The Pink Room follows the journey of Mien and other young girls in the world of sex slavery that at times seems unfathomable.

Mein grew up in Sway Pak, Cambodia, a village notorious for one thing: the trafficking of children. Dave Bouchard of the Magdalene House Society will be speaking following the presentation.

Rising From Ashes shows at 8:05 p.m.

Rising From Ashes is an independent film about the development of a national cycling team in Rwanda, a country still af-

fected by 1994 genocide where an estimated 500,000–1,000,000 Rwandans were killed.

Jan. 25th begins with Casablanca Calling at noon.

In a country where over 60% of women have never been to school, a new generation of women have started work as official Muslim leaders.

They are called Morchidat or spiritual guides.

Casablanca Calling follows three Morchidat – Hannane, Bouchra and Karima – as they set out to change their country, starting at street level. Speaker Siham Elyagmouri will be featured following the film.

No Land No Food No Life shows at 2 p.m.

This is a hard-hitting film which explores sustainable small-scale agriculture and the call for an end to corporate global land grabs. Lori Oatway of the Lacombe Field Crop Development Centre will speak.

The Revolutionary Optimist screens at 4 p.m. Children are saving lives in the slums of Kolkata. Amlan Ganguly doesn’t rescue slum children; he empowers them to become change agents, battling poverty and transforming their neighborhoods with dramatic results. Filmed over the course of several years, The Revolutionary Optimist follows Amlan and three of the children he works with on a journey through adolescence, as they fight for the better future he encourages them to imagine is theirs. Admission to the Festival is free.

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Iron Ridge Elementary Campus E.C.S. RegistraƟon 2015/2016

4710 Broadway Avenue Blackfalds, Alberta

Friday, March 6, 2015

We oīer an oī campus early entrance program for children with special needs, ages 3-5.

RegistraƟon will take place at Iron Ridge Elementary Campus between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Copy of original birth cerƟĮcate must accompany registraƟon.

Please note: Student must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2015 (Wolf Creek Public Schools Policy #300).

For more informaƟon, please contact the school at 403-885-4646.

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RDC Child Care Centre & Family Day Home Program Committed to the Quality Care and Teaching of Young Children Offers full time and part time child care

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Summer care in Family Day Home & newly available at the Child Care Centre. We are currently accepting new provider applications.

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Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten An exciting learning opportunity for children begins with Kindergarten!

Program are available in English, French and Spanish.

Children must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2015.

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REGISTER NOW! Visit mycatholicschool.ca for registration information, school boundaries and to download forms needed with you on the day of registration at your Catholic school in: RED DEER | SYLVAN LAKE | ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE | INNISFAIL | OLDS

Pre-Kindergarten We all want our kids to get off to a great start.

Learning through play, children aged 3-4 develop social and communication skills.

Register for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten at any school starting January 5th.

Please bring your child’s birth certifcate when registering.

To learn more about Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten programming contact any Red Deer Public School or access www.rdpsd.ab.ca.

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Pre-Kindergarten is a play-based, language-rich learning environment. Your child must be four years of age by December 31, 2015. Parents of all four year old children are encouraged to register their child and participate in a developmental screening process to determine eligibility for the program.

An exciting landmark year in the lives of children and their families. Kindergarten is an exhilarating learning opportunity that builds a strong foundation for future education. Your child must be five years of age by December 31, 2015.

When registering, please bring your child’s Birth Certificate.

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Preschool Information Night February 18th, 7:00pm

Children’s House Preschool “We Provide the Materials and Activities that Stimulate a Child’s Natural Curiosity and a Love of Learning”

Register for our outstanding specialized preschool now and watch your child reach their full potential!

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Collicutt Centre

BMO Kids Corner (Age 0 and up) Our certiÀed child minding staff will provide a safe and fun environment for your children!

Information for fall licensed preschool programs available in the Spring & Summer Activity & Programs Guide!

Spring Registration Day is Tuesday March 17 at 8 am Child Minding Hours

Child Minding Fees

January - May

Drop-in

Monday - Thursday.....8:45 am - 7:30 pm Friday...............................8:45 am - 3:15 pm Saturday..........................8:45 am - 1:00 pm Sunday & Holidays ........................CLOSED

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For more information, or to register your child for our Early Access to Supportive Education (EASE) Preschool program, please call, visit our website or stop by our Preschool Information Night on Wednesday, February 18th, 7:00pm, at our centre.

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Red Deer Public Library

BABY FUN Ages birth to 19 months and their parent or caregiver

Downtown Branch Thursdays 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

OR Fridays 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Timberlands Branch Fridays 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

TODDLER FUN Ages 19 months to three years and their parent or caregiver

NOW TAKING REGISTRATION FOR 2015 SCHOOL YEAR!

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Programs begin the week of January 5

PRESCHOOL FUN Ages three to five Dawe Branch Mondays 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (no program February 16)

Downtown Branch Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

OR Fridays 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

BOOKS BEFORE BED PAJAMA FUN Ages two and up Downtown Branch

Dawe Branch

Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Downtown Branch

Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

FAMILY FUN Ages two and up Downtown Branch Saturdays 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

RDPL offers special programs for all ages.

Check www.rdpl.org for details!

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Where the WONDER of CHILDHOOD is RESPECTED

5201 - 47 Ave. Red Deer 403-341-0202 is now accepting registrations

The School House offers: • Registered Kindergarten • Preschool Programs - Mornings, afternoons or full days • Waldorf Trained Teachers • English, French & Spanish • Play Based Program

• Storytelling • Natural & Organic Materials & Food • Exploration of Nature • Summer Weekly Theme Camps

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Tone Chime Choir program offered by City

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express An new and unique means of musical expression is now available through the City of Red Deer.

The Tone Chime Choir for Older Adults begins on a weekly basis Jan. 23rd at the Culture Services Centre, with sessions running from 3 to 4 p.m.

The program is aimed at

those 55 and over, and the cost is $48.

Tone chimes are a metal tube with a hammer, played by flicking the wrist, explained Teresa Neuman, community and program facilitator, performing arts for the City of Red Deer.

The sessions will be taught by professional musician and music therapist Ashley Miller.

Neuman said Miller will have participants creat-

ing beautiful melodies and harmonies together, while enjoying the many health benefits of music-making.

Neuman added that Miller is a born and bred Red Deerian who went through the school system here taking advantage of dance and music opportunities and training her whole life.

“She then went on to take a Bachelor of Music in clarinet in Montana, a Masters of Music in Albuquerque

“MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER ALWAYS HAS SO MANY UPLIFTING BENEFITS TO IT.” TERESA NEUMAN and a Certificate of Music Therapy in Nova Scotia.

“She works as a music therapist with several local social agencies as well as

It’s time to have that difficult talk with your Mom and Dad. Are you ready?

Being constantly concerned about your Parent’s safety and well-being can take its toll.

Don’t you wish Mom and Dad could be part of a welcomingg community where they are respected, surrounded by friends, caring staff and social activities?

We know that when it’s time for your Parents to consider moving out of their home it can be a difficult decision it’s not an easy topic to discuss. As Red Deer’s premier Independent and Assisted Living residence, Symphony om m Senior Living has a great reputation of taking care of Mom and Dads. Call us today and we’d be glad to listen and share information that will help. We can also arrange a d. personalized visit-it makes all the difference in the world.

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privately. She also teaches dance, music and drama for Cornerstone and Tree House Youth Theatre, several dance studios and Culture Services,” she said.

“She has experience with working many different types of people. And she’s excited that she will be able to blend whoever comes together into this lovely choir.”

Neuman added those with no prior musical training as well as experienced musicians will find a home in this group.

“It’s different from a hand bell choir in that the physical action that’s needed is less, and it has a bit of a gentler sound,” she explained.

“It works really, really well for persons with physical impairments; it also works well for those populations where physicality is an issue.”

The principle is similar to a hand bell choir, where each participant would hold one or two chimes of distinct notes.

The choir leader directs participants as to when it is time for them to play their note and/or written notation is used for those who can and wish to read the music.

Neuman said there are several benefits from being a part of the choir, including brain stimulation, motor planning and coordination, a sense of accom-

plishment and community and an increased sense of well-being.

“We wanted something that people with musical experience could enjoy, but that also people with no musical training at all could also do,” she said, adding the program runs for eight weeks, and will be followed by another session in the spring.

“The socialization piece is also really important,” she said.

“When we’ve had programs here for that age group before, that’s the big benefit they talk about afterward. It’s an opportunity to get out on a regular basis, meet some new people and have some laughs.”

Research has also shown a plethora of other advantages – from reduced blood pressure and reduced stress to increased levels of respiration.

It can even serve as a kind of gentle work-out.

“A lot of it is about the emotional and socialization aspects to it – the connections to other people,” she said.

“Making music together always has so many uplifting benefits to it.”

The space and program are fully accessible. For more information about the opportunity, call 403309-4757.

Neuman said the deadline to register is Jan. 19th. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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ENTERTAINMENT Johnny McCuaig Band heads to Fratters Acclaimed bagpiper effectively melds an array of musical styles

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express There really is no sound quite like the bagpipes for whipping up an array of emotions. And few people know this as well as Johnny McCuaig, who performs at Fratters Speakeasy on Jan. 16th.

He’s been playing bagpipes for many years, and as front man of the band McCuaig, he spent about a decade starting in 1998 serving up all kinds of electrifying tunes, with everything from funk, blues, rock to hints of reggae, ska and of course traditional bagpipe melodies.

The sounds were utterly unique, and after the band’s last CD, Vita, the guys had reached a point of needing a much-deserved break.

“After the Vita album came out, we toured and toured,” he recalls. “And we just got burned out; we were playing about 250 nights per year. All of us just knew we needed to take some time off, recharge and remember why we were playing.”

As time passed, he gradually came to the point where he knew it was time to explore his musical passion again.

“I decided to take a different approach. I thought, I’m going to do this on my own now – write everything and just get it happening.”

He’s venturing out as The Johnny McCuaig Band. And in just a couple of weeks, he’s also set to begin to record a new CD which will mark a new era of collaboration as the tracks take shape. “I’ve got a lot of momentum behind it which is fantastic,” says McCuaig, who hails from Nelson, B.C. “It’s a brand new chapter and a fresh beginning.

“I’m super excited about it, and just can’t wait to get it all out there.”

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Today, he’s based in Regina and that’s where the recording will take place as well.

“I’ve enlisted the help of some Regina boys,” he said, adding that Juno Award-winner Jason Plumb will be handling production of the project. Plumb also fronted Canadian band The Waltons.

“He’s really taken me under his wing, and has shown me a lot in the studio and about songwriting – he’s a huge asset. And what a great guy to help me out this way.

He’s really helping me with my songwriting and with progressing to the next level.”

Others contributing to the project include singer Casey Stone and Shaun Verreault of Wide Mouth Mason, who will be playing guitar on a track.

“I’m enlisting a lot of different musicians to come in and either sing or play on the tracks.”

It was during his elementary school days McCuaig’s own musical journey was launched.

By the time he was in Grade 6, with the amazing influences of some wonderful teachers, he was touring elementary schools with classmates putting on afternoon pop shows. He also discovered the lure of the bagpipes and has pretty much never looked back.

“My father wanted me, my sister and brother to all learn. It was something that was in my family,” he recalls. “We really took off with the pipes – when I was seven years old, I was marching down the street with my bagpipes – myself and my brother. We were going to competitions, and were the up-and-coming pipers in our area,” he adds with a laugh.

He also took lessons and eventually became one of the youngest members to join the Nelson Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band.

In his early 20s, he placed an ad in Nelson’s music store looking for part time players to

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MESMERIZING – The Johnny McCuaig Band performs at Fratters on Jan. 16th. gig with. Rocker Carson Cole dropped by. McCuaig played bass with Cole for four years touring western and northern Canada in every town and city.

One night while playing up in Yellowknife, McCuaig and Cole decided to finish off by playing bagpipes and the crowd went nuts. This gave him and Cole a new idea -- rock with bagpipes.

“It was a packed house that night – and everyone just stopped and looked. The whole crowd was mesmerized by this kid playing bagpipes in a rock band. Carson came up to me later that night and

said, ‘We’ve got to do something with this’.”

Eventually, McCuaig ventured off with his own band, writing lots of music and found that folks loved what the band had to offer. The sheer uniqueness of the sounds continues to stir up audiences and wield an emotional power all its own.

“It was a band that played funk and rock, but that also played the bagpipes. There’s something about the bagpipes that really transforms people. You either love it or you hate it. There’s no real in between.

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“But what we found is that even people who have their minds made up and say they don’t like bagpipes, if they listen to what I do, they’ll often say, ‘That’s cool – that’s different. It’s not what I thought it was going to be’.

The sound of bagpipes certainly seem capable of tapping into an array of emotions – from exhilaration to melancholy. Whatever the case, there’s typically almost an intimate reaction that people have when they hear those strains.

“It makes you feel something powerful.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Arts Council holding first Arts and Craft (Beer) Fundraiser

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deerians will soon be able to check out an exciting and thoroughly unique event coming up – the Arts and Craft (Beer) Fundraiser for the Red Deer Arts Council.

Folks will be able to enjoy craft beer, live and silent auction items, appetizers and live music with St. James’ Gate in a fundraiser slated for Jan. 31st at Festival Hall.

Tickets are available via the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre.

Things get underway at 7 p.m.

The event will feature samples of fine craft beer and gourmet appetizers from Red Deer’s finest restaurants, all included in the ticket price, served in an artistic atmosphere that features live music, visual artists creating works on site, and a special short presentation by the Arts Council’s first Emerging Artist Award winner Alysse Bowd.

A unique arts-and-culture-themed auction will also feature special ‘experiential’ auction items, allowing the top bidders to experience the creative process.

“To me, it’s very important not only because it will help with some of the ongoing operations of the Arts Council, which is an arts and culture umbrella organization.

We actually have 29 member organizations and about 111 members altogether – those 29 member organizations are included in that,” said coordinator Diana Anderson.

“So we are fundraising for the Arts Council, and we are also helping to support those 29 organizations and all those individuals that have signed with us as well. So if you think of it on the broader scale, that’s really what we are about.”

Live auction items include building your own guitar with master luthier David Gilmore; under the guidance of a professional chef, learning to create an haute cuisine menu for eight for a dinner party in your own home; enjoying an al fresco BBQ dinner for

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eight with live music in a garden setting with hosts Morris and Hazel Flewwelling and more.

Silent auction items, following a similar theme, include experiences such as digital photo and computer touchup lessons with a professional photographer; one-on-one painting lessons, beer-making lessons, including equipment; pottery lessons, dance lessons for kids and adults, jewellery-making, learning to bake the best cinnamon buns ever and more.

“There are some really unique items,” said Anderson, adding that the support in providing items and experiences has been tremendous.

“People are calling me and saying, ‘Can we give you something – what can we do to support you’. I think that is absolutely fantastic,” she said. “Our board is also amazing – they’ve stepped up 100 per cent with everyone taking on different kinds of duties as well.

“TO ME, IT’S VERY IMPORTANT NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT WILL HELP WITH SOME OF THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ARTS COUNCIL, WHICH IS AN ARTS AND CULTURE UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION.” DIANA ANDERSON “Ultimately, I hope people get really excited about coming out and doing something a little bit different. You can also dance to St. James’ Gate which I think is one of the great bands of Red Deer.”

Board Chair Scott Barnabé said the event is thoroughly unique, and the goal is also to bolster awareness of how important the arts are to the overall health of a community.

“You are actually participating in it – you are going to be in the middle of whatever a particular prize is – in some way, shape or form,” he said.

Take the ‘building your own guitar’ with Gilmore.

“Having a custom guitar built for you is one thing; actually participating in the process and being able to say, ‘This is a custom built guitar that I helped build’ is something else. For anyone who plays the guitar, it’s an amazing opportunity.”

Barnabé said the idea is to provide experiences – often, people don’t really want more ‘stuff’ but they are eager to try new things.

“I’m still interested in collecting and acquiring new experiences.”

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Planners also say the auctions will be interspersed with a night of dancing with one of Red Deer’s favourite party bands, St. James’ Gate, with craft beer and wine available at the cash bar.

Tickets are $50 per person or $350 for a table of eight and available through the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre.

Beer-tasting starts at 7 p.m. and dancing starts at 9 p.m. with auctions happening throughout the evening.

Festival Hall is located at 4214 - 58th St. In June 2013, Red Deer hosted the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards Gala.

The LGAA event raised legacy funds, part of which were gifted to the Red Deer Arts Council to establish the Emerging Artist Award and to use the funds as seed money for a fundraising event that would see the legacy funds grow and to continue to provide money for the Emerging Artist Award, as well as for ongoing operations.

“Supporting this is really important to us, too,” said Anderson.

The first award winner, Bowd, will be presenting a performance art piece at the event.

“It’s very exciting – I’m quite curious to see what she comes up with.”

Bowd’s exhibit, Dear Little Friends, is on display at the Kiwanis Gallery through Feb. 22nd.

Meanwhile, the Arts Council provides a number of services.

Eight to 10 different exhibits are hosted at the non-profit Kiwanis Gallery at the Red Deer Public Library per year providing Alberta artists a great opportunity to show their work.

The public has access to the Gallery seven days a week as per the Library hours of operation.

Artist and youth education – the Council provides emerging artists an opportunity to learn about the art business and to help establish art careers through encouragement and assistance in developing portfolios, artist statements and proposals for the exhibition of their work.

The Council also provides support to local artists and groups.

They provide a monthly newsletter with opportunities, workshops, and updates regarding cultural development in the area and build on the artist directory, direct enquiries to and about arts organizations and individual artists, and they also plan public education and workshops.

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A good rule for families to keep sticking by I was in a local coffee shop a while back having a meal and heard a man order a large decaf coffee. No big deal. Then he ordered his very young son a large iced cappuccino. What? I have seen young couples let their four-yearolds have a sip of their iced cappuccinos too. Folks, those things are loaded with caffeine!

I was at the local ski hill a few years back and watched kid after kid in the cafeteria buy an energy drink - kids that looked as young as eight-years-old. I have to believe these parents plainly do not understand what is in those drinks or do not know their kids are having them.

When I was a kid we were not allowed to drink coffee until we were 16. That was the rule and I am here to tell you it’s a really good rule!

Let me ask you something - does coffee (or energy drinks or anything caffeine based) give you energy?

Does it? Here’s the truth, it actually does not ‘give’ you energy. It forces your body to release stored energy from your endocrine system. It is a stimulant; it stimulates your body to release energy. Time after time I talk to young kids that say ‘energy drinks don’t do anything for me anymore.’ That is seriously frightening! That means their adrenal and thyroid and pituitary glands are so exhausted and so tired of being triggered, that they just don’t work any more. That is a serious medical condition that can take months and months to recover from! Kids (and adults) walking around exhausted all the time and cannot even think of starting their day without a hit of caffeine.

I know of a young man that used to drink two or three energy drinks a day because they didn’t give him a buzz anymore. At age 20 he had

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McDERMOTT a heart attack driving down the highway. Age 20. No family history, no previous indicators. A heart attack. Think about that. When you are that young and drinking 200 or more mg of caffeine a day, where do you go from there?

To make matters worse I constantly see kids eating packaged, processed and chemically laden stuff masquerading as food. This is a one-two punch that will make our kids sick as they reach adult hood and it has to stop.

I believe it is time to teach our kids, and ourselves, that caffeine needs to be limited, seriously limited, and those under 16 should not be permitted to have it.

This is the time of resolutions and promises and goals - maybe it’s time we, as parents made sure we understand what is in the food and drinks that our kids consume, and realize that the long term effects are to be considered carefully.

Less chemicals, more real food. Less packages, more perimeter of the grocery store shopping. Less fast food, more real food.

If you do need fast food, there are options - wrap and pita places, chunky salads with protein on them, stir fry restaurants. Those are fast choices and actually real food.

I know we are all busy and we are all tired. But if we abuse caffeine and low quality food, we literally have nowhere to go and when we crash, and it won’t be pretty.

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The Vitamin D bandwagon: is it ahead of the science?

Here are some of the 100 medical conditions that have been associated with decreased blood levels of Vitamin D arthritis, asthma, colon cancer, emphysema, dementia, depression, diabetes, coronary heart disease, fibromyalgia, hypertension, infections, multiple sclerosis, muscle weakness, obesity, Parkinson’s Disease and psoriasis.

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A report from the University of California says most of them are the result of ‘observational studies’.

This means that over a period of years patients have been followed to see whether low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a particular disease. Many researchers now say the bandwagon of ‘associations’ of Vitamin D should be slowed down.

The Institute of Medicine echoes this warning. It states the claims of benefits of Vitamin D are inconsistent and inconclusive.

Some researchers also report that most people are getting sufficient amounts of Vitamin D. However, others contend that about half of the people in the U.S. and Canada

have blood levels of Vitamin D that are considered low.

So who do you believe?

This is what we know for sure.

In the past, very low levels of D caused rickets.

This explains why milk was fortified with Vitamin D in the 1930s.

We also know for a fact that adequate amounts of Vitamin D are needed in the bowel to absorb calcium.

Vitamin D also acts on bone cells to release calcium to maintain normal blood levels.

Growth and remodeling of bone is determined by blood levels of D. It’s also a fact that where you live makes a big difference in whether you get adequate amounts of D. For instance, residents of cities at a latitude above 35 degrees north which include Boston, Philadelphia and all of Canada, have a sun problem.

These citizens could stand out naked in the noonday sun from October to February and not manufacture one bit of Vitamin D due to the angle of the sun’s rays during that time.

Nutritionists also tell us that wherever people live, few foods contain adequate amounts of Vitamin D. Most Vitamin D comes from oily fish, cod liver oil, egg yolk, some types of mushrooms and fortified foods.

Deciding for or against the value of taking Vitamin D supplements is hard, but it’s prudent to assume some may be beneficial.

For instance, Dr. Jo Ann Manson at The Harvard Medical School, believes there is strong evidence that higher blood levels of Vitamin D help to protect against colon cancer.

Dr. Michael Holick, a world authority on Vitamin D at Boston University, reports that people living in higher latitudes have showed an increased risk of dying from almost all types of cancer, but particularly colon, breast, prostate and skin cancer.

WE ALSO KNOW FOR A FACT THAT ADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF VITAMIN D ARE NEEDED IN THE BOWEL TO ABSORB CALCIUM. VITAMIN D ALSO ACTS ON BONE CELLS TO RELEASE CALCIUM TO MAINTAIN NORMAL BLOOD LEVELS. It would also be foolish to ignore Vitamin D’s protective role in infection, particularly if you happen to be in the midst of a flu epidemic.

Vitamin D has also been labelled the ‘antibiotic vitamin’ for a very good reason, as well.

For example, Dr John Cannell, a U.S. psychiatrist, noted that when the 2005 flu epidemic struck the hospital for the

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Dr. Edward Giovannucci at the Harvard School of Public Health reported that low levels of Vitamin D were linked to increased risk of heart attack.

Dr. Thomas Wang, another Harvard researcher, says that low levels of D also increased the risk of stroke.

What they do not know is that high doses of Vitamin C and lysine can prevent heart attack and stroke.

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Add it all up and it appears to be prudent to take a Vitamin D supplement. How much is debatable.

The University of California researchers suggest 800 to 1,000 IU of D. Others suggest from 1,000 to 3,000 IU. But all researchers agree that Vitamin D is essential for bone health.

It will require more studies to determine how many of the 100 other conditions listed really need Vitamin D.

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This is a chance to see some of our stewards of the future taking positive steps towards water conservation. This is a free event but please RSVP by Jan. 14th by registering online or calling Kelly at (403) 3407379 or e-mailing info@rdrwa.ca The Philosopher’s Cafe discusses, ‘It’s 2015 already: what does privacy mean now?’ on Jan. 15th at 7 p.m. in the Red Deer College Library. Join host Guillermo Barron, RDC philosophy instructor, for an evening of engaging discussion and meaningful dialogue. No philosophical training or expertise required. All are welcome. Free admission and refreshments.

Contact RDC Library at 403342-3344 for more information.

The Golden Circle is celebrating Russia on Jan. 23rd and Jan. 24th. Join us for dinner followed by entertainment by RendezVouz Music from Calgary.

Tickets for either night are on sale at the front desk. Cost is $30 for members or $40 for non-members. 403-343-6074.

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 ordering dahlia tubers and glad corms.

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If your New Year’s resolution was to improve your health, then the launch of the Better Choices, Better Health®-Online program might be for you. This free workshop is designed to teach self-management skills to those living with chronic disease so they can feel better and live a healthier life. The online version of this program will help improve access to all Albertans, including those in rural and remote areas of the province, those with medical conditions that prevent them from getting

Tickets for the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off 2015 on March 20th are available. Tickets are $200, $300 and $400 and are available from Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre at 4826 - 47 St. or by phoning 403-3402606. For more information, visit celebritydanceoff.ca.

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.

Yoga continues Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Centre for Spiritual Living, and Saturdays at 10 a.m. $10/session. On Jan. 4th – 11 a.m. there will be a celebration service featuring our annual Burning

contact Ralph at 403-347-9852.

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper takes place at Blackfalds United Church on Feb. 17th from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and get your fill of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Adults $7, 6-12 years $4 and under five are free. Please check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 for more information.

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

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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 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 post-film 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 film festival as part of their own desire to advocate the understanding of social justice issues in a way that may inspire taking responsibility and positive action.

Check out www.justicefilmfestival.ca for more information.

Bill Bourne in concert at the Golden Circle Feb. 21st. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with concert starting at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Jan. 19th at the Golden Circle, 462047 A Ave. For more information call 403-343-6074.

out, and those who can’t access transportation. Led by trained volunteers, many with health conditions themselves, Better Choices, Better Health®-Online helps participants set goals and make a step-by-step action plan towards feeling better.

The workshop covers practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and stress, better nutrition and exercise choices, ways to make informed treatment decisions, better ways to talk with doctors and family about your health, advice on how to get the support you need. To register, visit: https://betterchoicesbetterhealth.ca/online/. For information on both the online and in-person workshops visit: www.albertahealthservices.ca/bcbh.asp.

The Potter’s Clay Quartet performs at the Living Stones Church Seniors Luncheon & Concert Jan. 28 11:30 –1:30 p.m. $8 pay at the door.

Bowl Ceremony. Send your worries and fears into nothingness!

On Jan. 16th enjoy dinner and a movie - dinner is at 6 p.m. by donation with the movie at 7 p.m.

On Jan. 18 there is a pot luck after the service. On Jan. 25th, enjoy guest speaker, Rev. Doug Craig. On Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. check out the women’s group Wise Women Sharing which meets with practitioner Juliette Simoneau Moore. On Jan. 28th there is bingo, and we need your help. Can you give an evening of your time in support of our Centre? To volunteer, contact Juliette, 403 358-0098 or jsmoore@hotmail. ca or Susan, 403 877-1417, susan.oconnor@hotmail.com Living Faith Lutheran Church - welcomes everyone to our Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. We offer Traditional and Contemporary Services with Holy Communion. Services held at Bethany Collegeside Red Deer College. For more information,

partner needed, no need to be Scottish. For more information, call 403-343-0975 or 403-3470907 or visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.com.

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

Contact Connie at 403-396-1523.

Do you love to sing? Join our adult choir, the Red Deer Chamber Singers where you will enjoy an environment of positive learning and quality music. Practices are at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St. at 7 p.m. We will be preparing for our annual Renaissance Feast performances, to be held at the end of November. Contact Sadie at 403-347-

Tickets are now available (via the music room at HHHS) for the upcoming 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 information, 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 Avenue or call 403343-6074 for more information.

Robbie Burns’ Night supper – hosted by the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band runs Jan. 24th at the Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer. Join us for cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by

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Week of January 14 - January 21, 2015 a traditional Robbie Burns supper: turkey, roastit bubbly jock wi’ stuffin intilt, champit tatties & mashed neeps, gravy, haggis & 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 782-7183.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing.

Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

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. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or 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 please call Doug or Doris at 403-728-3333 or email doris@airenet.com.

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.

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Sit and Be Fit is held every 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.

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Thursday night dances continue at the Golden Circle at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is $7. 403-346-3896, 403-347-6165 or 403-342-2875.

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Lincoln Hall Society dinner theatre presents Davy the Punk by Bob Bossin on Feb. 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with supper from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m.

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by Feb 5th. For tickets email Kathy or call 403-782-4194.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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 Drive. This meeting will include a slide show of the top 5o dahlias, information on soil preparation for spring planting , and information on 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.

The Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is holding their monthly meeting on Jan. 28th at 7 p.m. at L.D.S. church (3002 47 Ave).

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tographic Society meets Jan. 14th 6:45 – 9 p.m. Golden Circle, 4620 47 Ave, Red Deer. Visiting photographer Randy Fiedler will present: Retrospective of work at the Red Deer Advocate, freelancing clients, editorial, commercial, fashion and agriculture photography. More info www.centralalbertaphotographicsociety.com.

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.

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

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

Independent Achievers, ‘Business Women Networking Together’ will be having their monthly luncheon meeting every second Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Email reservations@ independentachievers.com to confirm your attendance the Monday before each luncheon.

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

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express The second half of the ACAC hockey season is underway for the Red Deer College Queens and it appears to be more of the same.

The first half saw the Queens start slow going 0-3 and then finishing with points in six of the last seven games.

The main issue was not putting the puck in the net enough according to head coach Bob Rutz.

“We’re working really hard to get the puck but we’re not a threat offensively,” he said.

“So we get a lot of shots but we don’t capitalize on secondary scoring chances like off rebounds.”

The Queens split a pair of games with top-ranked NAIT, losing 2-1 in a shootout Thursday and then blanking the Ooks 1-0 in Edmonton.

So the points have been secured but the goals are still scarce.

The Queens spent most of the Christmas break practices working on getting pucks to the net and looking for the second or third chance to score more, said Rutz.

“You can outshoot teams in as many games as you want but if you’re not scoring more goals than them it’s not really an advantage.”

Rutz admits there aren’t a lot of pure goal scorers on the roster this year compared with last year’s edition where three players who have graduated accounted for 22 goals during the season which is hard to replace.

“The girls that are left are maybe not as offensively talented but they do make up for it with their work ethic in the defensive zone,” he said.

He’s pleased with how the Queens are playing in their own end with both goalies, Camille Trautman and Moriah Andrews giving the Queens a chance to win each night out, he said. But the goal drought is frustrating.

“I’ll give you an example. One game we outshot SAIT 20 to 3 after two periods so we were great in our own zone and all over them but we won the game 1-0. So we have to find a way to get the puck behind the goal line on a more consistent basis.”

With this being a four-team league and only three teams make the playoff round Rutz has his team embracing the mindset of treating each game like a playoff game.

The addition of overtime and shootouts has added a new dimension to the importance of scoring enough to win games.

“There’s no ties anymore so somebody is getting two points after each game. That’s why you can’t go a stretch when you’re not getting any points.”

With NAIT essentially running away from the three other teams each weekend is a battle for position when the post

season arrives.

Rutz openly admits he’s not a fan of the shootout being used in the ACAC to resolve ties but his team has been actively practicing the showdown skills contest in practice.

It’s a part of the game he feels should not be used to decide a winner but in a league where every point scratched out is so very important it might be the difference for the Queens of making it to the post season

tournament or not.

“It boils down to who wins that shootout and there have been many of them this year so yeah, it’s very important.”

Rutz says with just over a dozen games left in the regular season the goal is simple enough for the Queens.

“Our goal is to get points in each game.

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Lacombe preps for Scotties Super Bowl considerations starting Jan. 21st

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express A small army of volunteers will transform the Lacombe Arena from a hockey rink to a curling rink in time for the 2015 Alberta Scotties tournament Jan. 21st.

The key for many of them is the fact it’s not their first campaign with Lacombe having hosted the men’s provincial championship in 2014.

“We only lost three people from our committee of 26 so what that told me is they enjoyed doing it,” said committee chair Don Gullekson.

“What it did for us this year is that everybody knows exactly what to do.”

More than 200 volunteers will be involved in keeping this operation running smoothly with individuals signing on as well as members of service clubs like the Kinsmen, Rotary and the Lions Clubs partnering up.

In the past the city of Lacombe has been home to a popular baseball tournament along with hosting the Senior Summer games a few years back. Now curling takes the spotlight.

Gullekson says there is plenty of excitement building as things fall into place to hold their second major provincial curling championship in a row.

“Our support has been really, really good and I believe the reason is that it’s a feature event. If you had three or four in

a row I think you might run into some difficulty getting enthusiasm but right now everybody is still pumped up.”

The curling itself will be outstanding with defending champion Val Sweeting returning along with other big names like Shannon Kleibrink, Cheryl Bernard and Heather Nedohin hitting the four sheets of ice.

Gullekson says the arena configuration makes for some great viewing for the fans as there really isn’t a bad seat in the house.

“Our arena sets up really good and with 1,200 hundred seats it’s just ideal for a provincial event of this size; when you get a crowd of say 800 it’s just perfect.”

The off-ice entertainment will be solid as well with the popular St. James’ Gate performing next door in the curling rink along with talented local singer Randy Boulton.

The entire event is very much a social gathering for the community with adult entertainment along with a kids’ zone where they can experience the game firsthand through the Rocks and Rings program for schools.

Last year more than 400 kids went through the program and Gullekson expects even more this time around.

The Scotties gets underway with the first draw at 9:30 on the 21st and the opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. that night. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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CLAGGETT There was some poetic justice served up in Green Bay as the Cowboys lost to the Packers and Dez Bryant had a touchdown called back.

Detroit fans cheered the ruling as they are still sore from the call which wasn’t a call but was a call fiasco in the Big D. Tony Romo still had a great year but can’t lead

America’s Team to the promised land.

New England showed they are the class of the AFC with another strong playoff showing by using all of their weapons.

Tom Brady just keeps doing it right with what he has on offence.

The Seattle Seahawks are hitting on all cylinders at just the right time and that should be a concern for the Packers next weekend.

Andrew Luck enters the weekend as the only QB to not have a Super Bowl ring and he will leave the same way as the Colts are on a hot streak but will get cooled off by the Patriots.

In Seattle, the Green Bay Packers may want a replay of that touchdown in 2012 which may have sped up a settlement with the real officials.

Even with a similar call the Packers will not beat

the Seahawks and so we will have an east coast, west coast Super Bowl.

So who wins that one?

I would lean towards Seattle simply because they have the athletes on both sides of the ball to compete against the robotically (is that even a word?) efficient Patriots.

The wild card in all this maybe Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks QB is always a tough assignment but when there are high stakes on the line he seems to find a way and I think he will in Super Bowl whatever Roman numeral this is.

Brady can keep this close with his experience but the Seattle defense is up to the task so I see a 34-27 Seahawks win.

I’ve been wrong before and it wouldn’t surprise me if none of this plays out this way but that’s why they play the game right? sports@reddeerexpress.com

Acronaires perfect skills

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Lacombe is home to a club of performance athletes known as the Acronaires, a team that combines gymnastics, tumbling, cheer stunts and circus into a fun way to be active.

The Acronaires are a part of Burman University (formerly Canadian University College) but are open to anyone who is in high school or older.

“We do tons of things: gymnastics, tumbling, cheer stunting and circus performances. We like to draw a unique message of being fit, being active and to always try your best. We’re also a Christian team, so we kind of try to witness to people without preaching to them,” explained Communications Representative Ashtynn Shipowick. “We do that through our lifestyle and actions, hoping that people can see us as something different and that we carry a positive message.”

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This year, their tour will take them to Vancouver.

Each year, the team works toward developing a show around a theme. For the 2015 Home Show, the theme is love and so the Acronaires are busy preparing to display their skills. Years past have had shows designed around themes such as colonization, an ‘Around the World’ event, a circus theme and even a theme based on the movie The Lion King.

There are two levels of Acronaires – the juniors and the more experienced team.

“We split the juniors into level groups and work on the skills they need to advance to the next level. It’s completely different from the advanced Acronaires. The juniors work on skill building, coaching and learning individual tasks. We do more trampoline and tumbling with the juniors, and less of the acrobatic elements,” said Shipowick. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Letting new ideas for home décor take shape My baby girl is turning 21 this week; I can’t believe that the little girl who used to let me put her in pigtails is a grown woman!

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MECKLER It is a sad turn of events when you sit down and help the wee one with the papers for a new car when you used to sit side by side pondering a new colouring book.

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So often I visit with clients who are holding on tightly to their old couch or to a really awful chair that they bought at their relatives’ garage sale in 1983.

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The Christmas tree came down this weekend and I have to say I was very excited to put the holidays away in their bins and to be able to see my new home without all the decorations hanging about.

Nothing had changed with Christmas

except for placement of a few items but for the fourth time in as many years I was in a new home so when the tree came down I was left with an unfamiliar space. For the past few days I have been looking at this hole in my living room and have been quite anxious to fill it up.

Do I purchase a dining room table or create a separate sitting area in front of the window? Should I put my piano there to look out and watch the scenery as I try to teach this old dog a new musical trick?

Even though my dog loves running around and playing in the partially empty room, there will come a day when I figure out what that space should be used for.

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Sometimes a little space isn’t a bad thing, whether it is repurposing a new space or just giving new life to an existing space you might just need a little space.

Empty the room and just allow it to be vacant for a time as you dream of the new possibilities. The blank walls may inspire you to move ahead to a new project even if you are re-decorating your little one’s room as they move on to their new adult life.

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Many factors play roles in property market values There are many things that can affect the market value of a property, ranging from interest rates to home improvements to the mood of the seller. Below are some of the key dynamics that tend to have the largest influence on home values that every homeowner or aspiring homeowner should be aware of.

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TURCOTTE 1. Increase in disposable incomes This is one of the most important indicators. If a town’s average disposable income is increasing faster than the national average, real estate prices are poised to follow suit. Key indicators: a) increased average income; b) decreasing income tax rates; c) increasing retail sales. Be wary of towns where demand is driving values upward while the average income is remaining flat.

2. Job growth and migration It pays to read the news regularly in the town you would like to invest in or have invested in. Be on the lookout for announcements of new jobs, major expansions, or new employers. Ideally you can purchase in areas where the population is growing faster than the provincial average and where the reputation of the town, city or

region is strong.

3. Political climate Business-friendly politicians generally equal real estate friendly investment areas. Look for regions where development is wanted, not shunned. Look for areas with forward-looking economic development offices where they sell the area to potential employers. Progressive towns attract business while other towns lose it.

4. Infrastructure expansion Here’s another reason why reading local news in areas that you plan to invest in can pay off for you big time. Look for planes, trains, highways, sewers, land annexation or expansion plans. Don’t buy until the construction begins or until plans have been completely firmed up, it can be dangerous to buy based on rumors alone. Trains and rapid transport are huge opportunities (towers that spring up at subway stops as an example). To enjoy a nice price increase relative to other areas of the town, city or region not affected by the infrastructure enhancement, try to buy within 800 meters of the station, or exit/entrance etc.

5. Areas of renewal If chosen correctly this consistently provides the biggest bang for investment dollars. This is best defined as areas that are moving up from one economic class to the next, often described as ‘tough, yet funky’.

In these areas, you’ll witness a mix of run down to well-kept, recently fixed up properties. Often you’ll see these areas men-

See your home in a new light Whether it’s a cozy and intimate den or a bright and functional workspace, choosing the right location, wattage, and fixtures are some of the most important design decisions you can make.

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al and mood lighting that reflects its use. Direct or task lighting will focus on a workspace, like a countertop or desk, whereas ambient or indirect lighting is used to create atmosphere.

Vary the brightness levels in different areas of a room to help prevent ‘lighting fatigue’ which often occurs in shadow-less spaces, such as conference rooms.

Go for drama - why not add a crystal chandelier to an ensuite bath or emphasize a wood beam with focused accent lighting. Creating drama is all about up lighting to focus attention on decorative elements like

a fireplace, a painting, or an architectural detail.

Multi-directional - consider using directional lighting on countertops, kitchen islands, dressers and seating areas to add interest.

Reduce shadows without creating the ‘office’ effect by training recessed fixtures on the table and chandelier in the dining area, or by using downlights directly over sinks and vanities.

Dimming for dollars dimmers are a functional and easy way to set any mood in your home.

country, there are many investors across Canada who make their entire livings this way. This can include buying rundown properties and fixing them up, developing raw land or buying properties that are going to foreclosure. In Canada, accessing foreclosure properties is tougher than in other countries such as the U.S. The best opportunity for this in Canada is the preforeclosure market, some investors will advertise targeting distressed homeowners and then provide them with a much needed opportunity to sell.

9. Stand out Quality marketing is a real estate investor’s best kept secret. You must be proficient to get above market rents and values for your properties. An example of this would be how two incredibly similar houses in the same neighbourhood can easily sell or rent for a 5-10% variance from each other. Matching your message to your prospective target in a compelling way is critical.

10. Renovations and sweat equity Areas in transition are great sources for homes that need improvements. Look for well-built but neglected homes. Keep the work simple and in line with what a renter or owner is looking for. Remember, smaller aesthetic investments such as in paint, flooring or carpeting can provide the biggest bang for your buck. Landscaping and exterior work also typically provide a solid return.

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6. Mortgage interest rates Low interest rates allow a greater proportion of renters to become homeowners, which in turn can lead to an increase in home sales and therefore push prices higher. That said they don’t significantly increase mortgage costs (on a $100K mortgage a quarter per cent increase in rates only increases the payments by about $14).

With interest rates historically low for the past several years, this is less of a factor now than it would be when rates first dropped.

7. Maximizing value and zoning opportunities Sophisticated real estate investors look first at a properties physical attributes, and then they examine how they may be able to change the property to optimize profit way beyond just renovations. As an example, an old hotel that is converted into loft apartments (advanced), or taking a single family home and converting it to a duplex (less advanced but still can be tricky). You need to know zoning bylaws and tenant regulations to make the transition successful. A small percentage of properties will have this potential, but make sure you have the required finances and expertise before taking this on, or find a partner.

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