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Local authors chronicle life’s journey in compelling book The Circle Club continues to have an impact on Central Alberta readers

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

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hree Red Deer women continue to see the fruits of their engaging and compelling literary project – The Circle Club – A Journey of Hope and Healing.

Val Foerderer, Megan Kehoe and Sally Towers-Sybblis penned the book, released in 2012, which marks the journeys of the three - it expresses their trials through poetry, artwork and non-fiction prose.

The three came together through a series of circumstances, including the death of Foerderer’s son in 2009.

“I sent Val a little piece of art,” recalls Towers-Sybblis, an artist. “She and Megan had been talking, because Megan had been writing some poetry.” Eventually, the concept of all three contributing to a single book began to surface.

“It’s hard to do something on your own, but if you collaborate and pool your ideas together, it’s fun – and with bouncing ideas off of each other we also have the support of each other,” explains Foerderer, an educational assistant. “It’s been the most amazing journey.

“We feel, because of our experiences, bad things can happen. But it’s how you deal with them. Do we want to sit back and feel sorry for ourselves and not follow our dreams? In doing this, we are connecting with other people.”

Towers-Sybblis agreed. “The main reason for writing the book is that we want to collectively join women together that are suffering from grief and hardship. That’s the purpose of it – we want people to be able to share their stories on our facebook page and read the book – it’s really a gift of healing, is what the book is.”

Near the time of the book’s publication, Foerderer lost a daughter as well.

“I’ve got to be strong for my grandsons,” she said, reflecting on the last few years and the sense of coming to terms with losing two of her own children.

“Believe it or not, the more we go through this journey, the more amazing it becomes. We’ve met people who will tell us their stories that they’ve kept hidden. Everybody has a story, and we want people to know that it’s okay to share their stories.”

She also wants people to know there is hope. “That you can get up, go to work and have a life – I think we embody that.”

Towers-Sybblis’ father passed away after battling Alzheimer’s disease for 17 years.

“I had to witness that and the grief that comes with that – the whole process is a slow dying of your loved one.”

In the book, she details part of what inspired her to share in the project.

“Out of my pain and suffering came a

SHARING - Val Foerderer and Sally Towers-Sybblis, two of the authors of The Circle Club – A Journey of Hope and Healing, continue to hear from Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express readers about how the book has helped others. new understanding of life and the people around me. I asked myself: how am I going to honour my life and the gifts that I have received? The answer was clear. I have gifts and talents given to me by God and sharing these with others in the book was one way I could achieve that. Faith in God and belief in oneself does that.”

Foerderer noted, that, “It was as though the three of us were drawn together in one place, thereby creating this once-in-alifetime opportunity. When obstacles were put in our path and life felt like an uphill battle, we were encouraged by the fact that there is strength in numbers. It was comforting to walk with those who offered support along the way, as this is what friends do.”

Kehoe, a teacher, wrote that she believed, “During the agonizing times when we think we will not be able to emerge, we are sent special care packages: our circle clubs, loving family and friends, perhaps even strangers who see us through. Turn to the circle of which you are a vital part

and you will endure. We are all growing in the garden; there will always be a new beginning.”

The journey from pain to a place of healing and redemption is also documented through garden imagery and the themes of history, growth, family, sacrifice, death, grief and peace, they said.

In the first chapter, ‘Seeds,’ the authors each write an introduction, explaining how the project came to be.

In ‘Roots’ the authors reflect on the top 10 memories of their youth.

‘Thorns’ is startling in its raw grief, poetry and non-fiction portraying loss, disease, abusive relationships and power struggles.

The following chapter, ‘Pink Roses,’ reveals stories of hope following a diagnosis of cancer, the loss of a son, and the death of a parent. In the final chapter, ‘The Garden,’ each author reflects on the joy that can be reclaimed, and strategies for working through life’s most painful times, they point out.

“I think the book offers people healing and understanding that they are not alone in what they are going through,” said Towers-Sybblis. “I think that watching my dad die from Alzheimer’s really changed the perspective of my life – I totally changed the direction of my life during the time I was going through that – you gain an appreciation for life, and how precious it is.

You think, what am I going to do with my life? How will I play this out? Do what you are dreaming of – that’s what it’s about.

But you have to have the courage.”

Foerderer agreed. “It’s been an emotional journey, and it’s been amazing and happy as well,” she adds, reflecting. “If you focus on the steps and journey that lead you forward, you can have memories from the past but you don’t have to live in the past.

“I don’t want to waste a single moment going, ‘shoulda, coulda woulda’.”

For more information about the book, check out their facebook page ‘The Circle Club – a Journey of Hope and Healing’.

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Former assistant testifies in Malley trial

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The former assistant of a man accused of the bombing death of a young Innisfail woman has taken the stand in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench in recent days.

Brian Malley, 57, is charged with first-degree murder, causing an explosion of an explosive substance likely to cause serious bodily harm, death or serious damage to property and sending or delivering to a person an explosive device in relation to the death of Victoria Shachtay in 2011.

The charges stem after an explosion occurred inside Shachtay’s Innisfail residence in November 2011. The incident occurred after a package disguised as a Christmas gift was delivered to the home which RCMP confirmed was the source of the explosion.

Malley was arrested in Red Deer on May 25th, 2012.

Shachtay, 23, was dis-

abled and in a wheelchair from a car collision that happened in 2004. She was also a single mother to a then seven-year-old girl.

R C M P have confirmed Malley had k n o w n Shachtay for a number of years and acted as her financial adviser.

Barbara Tblus, who BRIAN worked as Malley’s assistant at Assante Capital Management Inc. in Red Deer from June 2009 until shortly after his arrest in May 2012, testified in court last Friday and again on Monday.

When asked by Crown Prosecutor Anders Quist if Tblus had received any calls from Shachtay, she began to get emotional on the stand.

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ery couple of months and came to the office a couple of times. She was curt and upset because the money was not in her account,” she said, a d d i n g when she called she needed her money immediately.

T b l u s said when most clients phoned the office and would reMALLEY quest money out of their account, they would give ample time for processing to take place.

“They would be going on a trip and need it in a couple of weeks.”

She added Shachtay also came into the office a couple of times to speak with Malley.

“She looked unkempt – she had dirty hair.”

Tblus said Malley and his wife commented on Shachtay’s appearance in a negative way.

“His attitude towards Victoria was that he didn’t like her very much. He was annoyed by her – the constant calls asking for money.”

After Malley’s arrest in May 2012, Tblus said she was supportive of him and

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Defense lawyer Bob Aloneissi asked her why she had a change of opinion seven months later.

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Justice Kirk Sisson told Tblus to keep herself under control on the stand.

“Your opinion does not have weight in this trial,” he said.

“Christine (Malley’s wife) was my best friend.

I looked up to Brian. They ripped my world apart. I thought they were good people and I found out that they were not good people – they ripped a lot of people off,” she said.

Aloneissi asked Tblus how she knew that the Malley’s “Ripped people off” and she said she did not know personally that they had done so. “I have no knowledge of that,” she added.

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countant, also took the stand last week. She was assigned to the case in August 2013 to look at the movement of funds between Malley and Shachtay. After her accident in 2004, Shachtay received a $575,000 settlement and Malley helped her invest it. A $200,000 loan was also taken out on behalf of Shachtay as well.

All of that money was gone in four years. Quist also said after the settlement money was gone, Malley supported Shachtay from his own personal accounts to the tune of $44,000.

“There were net losses in every year with the majority of losses in the last two months of 2008,” she said.

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Mykytyshyn running for Tory nomination in City’s south

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deer College Donald School of Business Dean Darcy Mykytyshyn has announced he will be seeking the Tory nomination in Red Deer South.

Mykytyshyn, 43, has called Red Deer home since 2001.

“Loretta and I came to Alberta because of its fantastic amenities, its eye-popping scenery and most importantly its entrepreneurial spirit,” he said. “We’re go-getters – we work hard, and we found a home in Alberta surrounded by people that share our values and our work ethic and our principles. Like many before us, we came to Red Deer for an opportunity, but we’ve stayed in Red Deer because of its lifestyle.

“This community has incredible potential. Our location is second to none, and our business community is thriving. Our population is growing and our influence is expanding.”

Mykytyshyn has served on many not-for-profit organizations over the years, including chairing two United Way campaigns, three Kinsmen Dream Home campaigns, chairing the 2013 Memorial Cup bid and serving on the 2019 Canada Winter Games bid committee. He is also the past-president of the Rotary Club of Red Deer and sits on the

boards for Servus Credit Union, the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada and the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce.

“Taking our community forward is not something that can be done by any one person,” he said. “It takes a team, it takes commitment and it takes focus. And these are qualities that have helped me in my journey to today, and they are qualities that I will rely on in the journey ahead,” he said.

Mykytyshyn said that in considering the next five years, there are a number of decisions ahead for the province.

“Not only as a community, but in partnership with the provincial government. Examples include redeployment and repurposing of provincial assets that have served our community with outstanding success,” he said. “Also, enhancing the infrastructure that supports our growing community, such as advancing the east ring road and north highway connector. And understanding how we can meet and support the health needs of a diverse and growing population through the Red Deer Regional Hospital and other health facilities.”

He said it’s also vital the province looks far enough into the future that, “We can accurately estimate and invest in the education needs of our community at the primary, sec-

ondary and post-secondary levels.

“Also, exploring strategic investments and activities that promote economic diversity and development, that may include looking at some of our institutions through a different lens.”

He also emphasized his commitment to fiscal responsibility.

“Be assured that I take financial stewardship seriously,” he said.

“And I’m focused on ensuring that your investment in Alberta is receiving the value that it deserves.

I’ve delivered on this in the private sector, and I’m committed to doing it in the public sector.”

Mykytyshyn said he would bring to the table strong problem solving and strategic thinking skills.

“In every senior role I’ve held, I’ve been immersed in identifying, understanding and linking solutions to strategic objectives,” he said.

“These experiences have taught me the importance of asking questions, exploring options and building solutions focused on moving forward,” he said. “The second thing is understanding the value and importance of relationships.

“And finally, the ability to manage change. As we’ve seen over the last six months in oil prices, change happens in the blink of an eye. We don’t need to be afraid of it. In fact, we can take steps to prepare for it.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Chapin announces bid for Red Deer North Tory nomination

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Another local resident has entered the race for the Conservative nomination for Red Deer North.

Matt Chapin has decided to put his name forward, explaining that he has been inspired by current MLA Mary Anne Jablonski’s work in the constituency over the years and that he wishes to continue that

legacy. “I was at the press conference when she announced that she wasn’t seeking re-election, and for me, a lot of things that she stands for, I also stand for,” he said. “I just felt like I wanted to keep her legacy going by doing what I feel strongly (about).”

He points to Jablonski’s efforts to keep the Michener Centre open as a particular highlight. “She was quite vocal against it

(the closure).” Chapin is no stranger to the local political scene, having run in several local elections over the years including City council in 2013 and the mayor’s chair in 2007.

In 2010 he ran for a seat on council as well as for the Red Deer Public School Board.

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spite of his relatively young age – 28. “A lot of people look at me as a young guy who doesn’t have all of the life experience of others.

In so many ways, I want to be one of the leaders of the next generation but I want to help out now.”

Chapin said he is also confident of Premier Jim Prentice’s leadership. “He wants to do what’s best for the province,” said Chapin.

Currently, he is working towards bachelor of commerce and bachelor of arts degrees in religious literature by correspondence through Brigham Young University.

And as the momentum towards a provincial election continues to grow, Chapin said he’s looking forward to getting his name out there and connecting with residents.

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OPINION Sharing the love Valentine’s Day is one of those days that people either love or loathe.

With the holiday this Saturday, flashes of pink and red are painted across the City, florists are likely being run off their feet, card shops are packed with last minute shoppers and candy stores are running on empty as the last boxes of chocolates are scooped up.

Yes, Valentine’s Day is a bit mushy and not for the faint of heart – lovers will have an extra bounce in their step, an extra sparkle in their eye and a smile on their faces as Cupid strikes again.

Even the youngsters get involved in the celebration with the excitement of giving and receiving their own Valentines from classmates and friends.

This is where the seeds of love begin.

It’s a fact that Valentine’s Day has become more commercial over the years – it is estimated that over one billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent out each year. This makes it the second largest card-sending holiday of the year with Christmas taking the top spot.

Over 189 million roses are estimated to be purchased and thousands of chocolates will be consumed on this day as well. With all this commercial hype, we don’t think that should let lovers forget the real meaning.

This celebratory day is all in the name of St. Valentine. There are a few versions who St. Valentine was.

He has been described as a priest in Rome, a

bishop of Interamna and a martyr in the Roman province of Africa.

Some believe Feb. 14th is celebrated to commemorate the anniversary of St. Valentine’s death, which is thought to have happened around 270 A.D. Others believe the Christian church may have celebrated St. Valentine’s feast in hopes of ‘Christianizing’ celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia festival.

The month of February in ancient Rome was the beginning of spring and was considered a time of purification. While not many people realize where Valentine’s Day originated, it is still celebrated, just in a different manner.

Although Valentine’s Day is pegged as the day of love, we don’t think lovers should only show their significant other how they feel one day a year – it should be everyday.

Often, the single folks dread this ‘love-filled’ day. It can be a reminder of their ‘singleness’ – something they’d rather not think about at all.

Ladies can have their own celebrations – the socalled Galentine’s Day parties where women just have fun with their friends and put aside concerns over their singleness.

Don’t let the happiness of Valentine’s Day get you down. It doesn’t have to be just about falling in love.

Ponder new ways to find that special someone.

That way, next Valentine’s Day you may very well have some company.

How ‘capitalism’ helped to save the world In a recent column from a Toronto journalist on communism and capitalism, the writer made an astonishing claim: While “millions have been the tragic victims of communism,” Roy MacGregor wrote, “That number pales, surely, in comparison with the victims of capitalism.”

Surely, it does not.

The columnist attempted to link communism and capitalism as mere ideological flipsides of the same economic coin. But few claims could be more errant than to equate a theoretical, utopian theory given new life by a 19th century German academic on how people should behave (pretend incentives don’t matter, equality of result is desirable) with observable human reality (people always buy, sell and trade – the prerequisites to widespread prosperity).

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MILKE Gregor defines communism and capitalism.

But we have a hint. In the case of capitalism, he writes of “crimes” that “extend back beyond the Crusades and the spice wars to the very first deal that went badly sour.”

To conflate the existence of religious and commercial wars with a concurrent open system of buying, bartering and selling mistakes the existence of freedom with abuses committed in its’ sphere. It’s akin to blaming a mugging in Central Park on the park itself.

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one useful definition, assumes this basic premise: that “subject to certain (justifiable) restrictions, individuals (alone or with others) are free to decide where to invest, what to produce or sell, and what prices to charge.”

Such activity, from the earliest Babylonian fishermen to bankers in Boston, has existed forever when not forcibly prevented by rulers.

Capitalism and markets, akin to a park allowing a multitude of freely-chosen activities, have been massively beneficial.

Some years ago, the late British economist Angus Maddison catalogued the last 1,000 years of the world economy in a landmark OECD study. He noted how the wider adoption of free trade (one aspect of capitalism) was first beneficial to Western Europe, then the Americas and more recently, East Asian countries.

Every society in history that participates in capitalism prospers. (Compare South Korea today with communist North Korea.)

My colleagues at the Fraser Institute have found similar results. Consider economic freedom, which occurs within a framework of property rights, sound money, the rule of law, and sensible regulation and taxation.

Economic freedom allows people (including the very poor) to create wealth; it also correlates with increased life expectancy and greater civil liberties and increased political rights.

Contrast that with communism, briefly defined as “economic systems in which the government owns the means of production.”

Space does not permit a full cataloguing of all of communism’s failures.

Communism, when practiced in fact (China before The Red Deer Express is a proud newspaper of

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Deng Xiaoping’s reforms as one example) requires the abolition of individual choice and complete subjugation to the ruling elite – precisely because choice otherwise undermines forced collectivism.

One result has always been economic shortages of every conceivable good; another is endemic repression as governments seek to smother a basic human impulse: to openly barter with others and buy goods and services at an agreedupon price.

As Jeanne Kirkpatrick famously wrote in 1979, unlike traditional dictatorships, which abused direct opponents but felt no need to control every aspect of every citizen’s life, revolutionary communist regimes created refugees by the millions.

Kirkpatrick, later a U.S. ambassador the United Nations, argued that was

because such governments “claim jurisdiction over the whole life of the society and make demands for change that so violate internalized values and habits that inhabitants flee.”

Those that did not flee suffered even more: In 1999, a number of French authors catalogued communism’s death toll: nearly 100 million people.

Unlike the iron fist of communism, capitalism’s incidents of harm (recall the mugging in Central Park) result not from government oppression but from the nature of freedom itself.

Misguided newspaper columns notwithstanding, in theory, practice and historical record, there’s no comparison between capitalism and communism.

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City manager discusses economic downturn in address

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express City Manager Craig Curtis gave an address to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East yesterday and one topic that was touched on was the state of the province’s economy and how it will affect the City.

“We have a vision of where we want the community to go and as we have that vision of where the community is going to go, it may mean we have to slow down a little bit on some of the things we want to do. We are working hard to open up Riverlands – but of course the sale of land there will depend on the economy,” he said prior to the meeting.

“We have huge opportunities and the thing is to not sell ourselves short. We may need to phase things but we need to keep our plans for growth, our plans for the downtown intact as we react to whatever happens provincially.

The point is not to overreact.

“I think everyone is a bit nervous – nervous as to what it might do to house prices, etc. I think the key is that whenever this has happened before it’s a blip and the question is how long will it be? Not whether the prices will go up, but when? And that is the nervous part.”

Curtis added the City has been

through economic downturns before and will get through this one just the same.

“We are probably in the best economical corridor in Canada – whether we are in a dip or not – and its strength is immense. I see us in the future being a city of 300,000 or more in the not so distant future. We are anticipating the City will double in the next 18 to 20 years.”

In addition, Curtis also spoke about themes in the City’s strategic direction. Those include dialogue, community amenities and financial leadership.

“Dialogue is all of our interaction with the community and the way we have been going out more into the community and getting more input on our budget and on our various projects, etc.,” he said. “Community amenities are about the opportunities we have for the (2019 Canada Winter) Games but also the surveys that have also identified the new amenities we need.

“And the financial leadership – there are myths that we don’t compare well with some other cities in terms of business tax.

We have business property tax and we have some of the lowest taxes of any city in terms of some of the ratios between our residential and commercial tax. We have

very low tax for commercial and industrial and with residential we are in the middle of the pack,” said Curtis. “As well, our debt is well below the provincial debt

level and sometimes people have a total apprehension about debt, but a fair proportion of our debt all relates to our utilities, our water and wastewater treatment

plants and virtually no city has a pay-as-you-go system. And we are just expanding both at the same time.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Green power continues to gain ground on local scene

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Following the 2014 Climate Summit, the United Nation’s Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon renewed his call on countries to step up their efforts to combat climate change.

This announcement came after the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s fifth assessment report was released confirming, “The effects of humancaused climate change are already widespread and consequential, affecting agriculture, human health, ecosystems on land and in the oceans, water supplies, and some industries.”

It concludes that at present, the world is largely ill prepared for climate-related risks. Local businessman and City Councillor Paul Harris didn’t need the secretary-general of the United Nations to tell him to change his ways, in fact he’s been slowly greening his businesses and home for the past decade.

“Humanity is killing the planet, so that’s my motivation to do what I’m doing,” he said. “There’s a study that just came out that states people can accept what they know to be true, like that climate change is happening, and at the same time they will do nothing about it even when they know what the right thing to do is, so for me I want to be able to set an example of

what needs to be done.”

Harris has worked towards greening his downtown business, Sunworks, in a number of ways, including removing all natural gas from the building and replacing it with electric water and heating systems as well as by switching all of the lighting and appliances in the building to energy efficient products, and in addition commutes to work using his electric smart car.

“Next we wanted to find energy that we could know would be green certified,” explained Harris. “Because it’s one thing to switch everything over to electric but then people will just say to you well you’re buying coal energy which is just as bad – but now I can say well actually I’m buying wind and solar.”

Harris purchases certified green energy for his home and businesses through Bow Valley Power, a company which ensures that 1 kWh (kilowatt/hour) of green power produced through solar, wind, hydro, or biomass is put back into the grid for every 1 kWh you use from the grid.

Owner of Bow Valley Power, Charlie Bredo explains the process of green energy and traditional coal energy mixing into the power grid is like a bathtub with two taps.

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“The idea of green power oftentimes confuses people, because they don’t know what it means, they don’t want to pay more, and they don’t really care about going green for the most part and sometimes they don’t even realize there are other power providers in their area,” said Bredo.

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ergy providers and you can be doing something great for the environment while saving money.

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POLICE BRIEFS RCMP SEARCH FOR RAY SIMPSON ON TWO WARRANTS Two Alberta-wide warrants have been issued for 37-year-old Ray John Simpson of Red Deer.

The warrants have been issued in connection with two separate thefts that occurred from the staff rooms of two businesses located in Bower Place Shopping Centre.

The first incident occurred on Oct. 13th, 2014, and the second was reported to police on Jan. 8th, 2015.

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lets, including gift cards and credit cards that the suspect then attempted to use in other businesses.

Simpson currently faces a number of charges of theft under $5,000.

RCMP continue to investigate a number of other recent thefts from staff rooms in various Red Deer businesses that have similarities to these two incidents.

RCMP believe that Simpson is in Red Deer and are looking for public assistance to locate him.

Police do not believe Simpson poses a danger to the public, but citizens are advised not to approach him if he is seen.

Instead, contact Red Deer RCMP immediately at 403343-5575.

YOUTH ARRESTED IN STOLEN VEHICLE Thanks to shared intelligence between Blackfalds and Red Deer RCMP, the Priority Crimes Task Force arrested a known young offender Feb. 3rd in a stolen vehicle.

The 17-year-old youth, who is known to police in the region, was located in

Springbrook on Red Cedar Boulevard at 9:15 p.m. as he exited the stolen vehicle he had been driving.

He was arrested without incident.

He has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 and two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000.

He has also been charged with operating a motor vehicle without registration; being a learner and driving a motor vehicle without supervision and driving a motor vehicle without insurance.

The youth, who cannot be named, has been remanded into custody.

RCMP have reason to believe that Knowles may react in a volatile manner if confronted, and citizens are advised not to approach him if he is seen.

Instead, contact Red Deer RCMP immediately at 403343-5575.

WARRANT ISSUED FOR TIMOTHY KNOWLES An Alberta-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of 32-year-old Timothy John Knowles of Red Deer after an incident on Jan. 14th in which he allegedly assaulted his victim with a weapon.

Knowles faces a number of Criminal Code charges upon his arrest, including uttering threats, being in possession of a firearm in breach of court orders and violating probation orders.

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PROPERTY CRIME INVESTIGATIONS Reports to Sylvan Lake RCMP of an erratic driver on Feb. 3rd quickly turned into an investigation by the Priority Crimes Task Force that resulted in the arrests of two men and the seizure of numerous stolen credit cards.

A white Ford Ranger truck was reported driving erratically by a number of concerned citizens as it made its way westbound on Aspelund Road around 10 p.m. on Feb. 3rd.

Sylvan Lake RCMP soon located the vehicle, which refused to stop when police activated the emergency lights; the truck continued to drive in a dangerous manner, avoiding a head-on collision only through the evasive actions of the oncoming vehicle.

RCMP did not pursue the vehicle due to public safety concerns, but continued to track it while more police vehicles moved in to intercept it with a tire deflation device.

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the truck left the road and got stuck in a snowdrift on the outskirts of Rimbey; at that point, the male driver and male passenger fled on foot in different directions.

Sylvan Lake RCMP arrested the passenger immediately, and Police Dog Services located the driver soon afterward.

Both men were taken into custody without further resistance.

Sylvan Lake RCMP seized a firearm from the truck and located several stolen credit cards.

They immediately initiated a more detailed investigation with the assistance of Red Deer RCMP GIS and also the Priority Crimes Task Force.

The two men have been remanded in custody while the task force continues to investigate the various files that have been associated to the suspects and the stolen property.

RCMP will send an update with names, charges and court details once the charges have been sworn before the courts.

PRIORITY CRIMES TASK FORCE SUMMARY: JAN. 19 – 25 The Priority Crimes Task Force continues its mandate to target prolific criminals and vehicle thefts within the four partnering RCMP policing areas. For the week of Jan. 19th – 25th, RCMP recovered 25 stolen vehicles and made 10 arrests. · Red Deer detachment: 17 recovered vehicles/four arrests · Blackfalds detachment: four recovered vehicles/one arrest · Sylvan Lake detachment: three recovered vehicles/ three arrests · Innisfail detachment: one

recovered vehicle/two arrests Between Jan. 12th, when the task force began its work, and Jan. 25th, the four detachments have recovered a total of 51 vehicles and made 27 arrests.

Of note during that week, Red Deer and Innisfail RCMP worked together with Police Dog Services to arrest 19-year-old Brandon Robertson on Jan. 19th despite his attempts to evade police in both Red Deer and Penhold.

On Jan. 19th, thanks to a public tip, Red Deer RCMP located a stolen 2006 Tacoma truck driving in north Red Deer.

When the driver became aware of police, he fled and travelled at a high rate of speed through a residential area.

Police did not pursue for public safety reasons, but tracked the truck for a time as it drove on Taylor Drive and into the Taylor Plaza parking lot before it fled.

At 1:45 p.m. the same day, the Priority Crimes Task Force located the truck at the Centex gas station in Penhold.

Red Deer, Innisfail and Blackfalds RCMP attended and followed the vehicle as it drove at high rates of speed through the community and onto RR 282, where it struck the ditch and was abandoned by the driver.

Police Dog Services tracked the suspect and located him nearby.

He was taken into custody without further incident.

Police also located a number of stolen items in the truck.

Robertson of Red Deer was charged with five offenses, including flight from police, possession of stolen property, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

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Love story of Frank and Annie Patterson Holt Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us. It is a time of year normally filled with romantic stories of love and happiness.

However, the situation 100 years ago was much different. The First World War had broken out. Many young men left their wives, fiancées and girlfriends behind as they went overseas to fight ‘For King and Country.’ All too often their stories ended up with heartbreak and loss.

An example of such a sad story involves a young member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, Frank Holt. He had been born on Aug. 23rd, 1888 at Rochdale in Lancashire, England.

After the turn of the last century, he decided to try a new life in western Canada.

In 1913, he enlisted with the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. In January 1914, he was posted to Red Deer.

Soon after he moved to Red Deer, he met a young school teacher, Annie ‘Dollie’ Patterson. She had been born in Hemel, Hempstead, England, on Oct. 20th, 1881.

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DAWE In 1909, she moved with her mother and sister Kate to join her father and four brothers, Frank, Leaman, Ralph and Leonard, who had taken up homesteads in the Condor/Leslieville districts, west of Red Deer.

Annie quickly secured a teaching job at the Prairie Rose country school. She later transferred to Leslieville.

However, in 1912, at the urging of the school inspector J.F. Boyce, she moved to Red Deer where she got a job teaching at the North Red Deer Cottage School.

After a year, she transferred to the Red Deer Public School (later affectionately known as The Castle), which was located east of 48 Avenue.

In early 1914, she met and fell in love with the dash-

ing young constable Frank Holt. She quit her teaching position at the end of the school term and began making preparations for their marriage.

In the words of Annie, “World events changed our plans.”

The First World War broke out in August 1914.

Frank was eager to enlist, but first he had to pay $75 to be released from his contract with the R.N.W.M.P. Once that was completed, he enlisted with “C” Squadron of the 12 Canadian Mounted Rifles on Jan. 11th, 1915. However, he did not wish to leave Red Deer before he married his beloved Annie.

Their wedding was a small and quiet affair. It took place on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 23rd in the beautiful sandstone St. Luke’s Anglican Church on the corner Gaetz Avenue and MacLeod (54) Street.

After the ceremony, the couple, family and friends enjoyed a small wedding supper at the Commercial Café, the predecessor of the famous Club Café on Ross

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Street. Shortly thereafter, Frank departed for England and service overseas.

Annie soon followed him and took up residence near the large military training camps at Bramshot, Folkestone, and Shorncliffe.

That gave her a chance to have some happy reunions with Frank while he was on leave from camp.

Frank was soon transferred to the Lord Strathcona Horse. Early in 1916, he was transferred to the battlefields of France. Mean-

while, Annie kept herself busy teaching school and volunteering at a military hospital. Tragically, on April 2, 1918, Frank was killed at the end of the famous Battle of Moreuil Wood. He was buried in the Hangard Communal Cemetery in the Somme region of France. In the fall of 1918, Annie returned to live with his mother in Red Deer.

She got a teaching position at the North Red Deer School again.

Soon, the great Spanish ‘flu epidemic struck. Annie spent much of her time nursing the sick.

Annie never remarried.

She did, however, strike up a romance with a tall, good-looking fellow school teacher and later principal, Joseph Welsh. Their relationship lasted more than 40 years. Joseph Welsh passed away in January 1969. Annie passed away in 1979, after spending her last years at the Valley Park Manor Nursing Home.

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Fundraiser offers a glimpse into life of homelessness

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express On Feb. 21st citizens across the country will participate in an awareness event and fundraiser known as the Coldest Night Of the Year (CNOY), organized in Red Deer through Loaves and Fishes.

The goal of the event is to form 20 teams with between seven and eight members each, with the hope of raising $2,000 per team to be donated to Loaves and Fishes.

“THE PURPOSE OF IT IS OF COURSE TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT LOAVES AND FISHES AND OUR PROGRAMS. IT’S ALSO TO LET PEOPLE EXPERIENCE A TINY PIECE OF HOMELESSNESS, JUST FOR A LITTLE WHILE.” HALINA JARVIS “We want people to focus on what it feels like to be homeless and cold, and that it could be any one of us. We really, really need people to join. We haven’t been getting a good response yet and have been looking for awareness and support for the teams,” said Loaves and Fishes Executive Director Halina Jarvis.

“It happens across the country. It’s cool to know that everybody is taking off at the same time and on the

same day. The purpose of it is of course to raise funds to support Loaves and Fishes and our programs. It’s also to let people experience a tiny piece of homelessness, just for a little while.”

Supporters will gather at Loaves and Fishes to depart for either a 2 km, 5 km or 10 km walk in the elements. People who don’t have enough for a team can join another by visiting www.coldestnightoftheyear.org and registering for their location.

“This is about giving people the awareness of what being homeless is like. We are really desperate for funds to keep all of our programs going so that we can help these folks get warm and get off the street for a while. We provide them with supper and support but we can’t do that without the funding,” Jarvis said.

Loaves and Fishes offers a variety of programs from crisis trauma assistance to supports for addictions and abuse of all categories.

They are a registered nonprofit charity and therefore require funds raised from events such as CNOY to carry on the programs.

Loaves and Fishes does community outreach, which means they will take people in and direct them to the organization that can best address that person’s issues.

They also accompany people to doctor appointments, hospitals, courts or

other errands that might be difficult for some to do or manage alone.

“The outreach is a big thing for a lot of folks because they’re scared, or don’t know what to do, or simply don’t understand their situation because of mental health issues. They need that support,” Jarvis said.

“We deal with a lot of crisis stuff here – that’s where we shine. We are here in the evenings and we have

someone here who can see who’s hurting or who’s new.

People can come see our volunteer Sheila and they know her and look to her to help them get the assistance they need, or look to her to connect them to the right agency they need.

The crisis help is really what we deal with in the evenings and mostly, it’s families who come in with young kids that just don’t know what to do.”

Without the support of fundraising events like CNOY, the outreach program doesn’t operate successfully.

To join the CNOY fundraiser, people can phone Loaves and Fishes, go to the non-profit’s web site or Google ‘CNOY’ and register at the parent site for the Coldest Night Of the Year events.

The event will start with a brief Zumba exercise. Donations and funds will be

collected on the evening of.

“What we need is support, support and support to keep us afloat. We’re confident it will happen, because Red Deer is very generous,” said Jarvis.

“We want people to come out and support us in our fundraisers. We always welcome volunteers, because they’re a great support for us. We’re taking in volunteers all the time; it’s always a need.” kmendonsa@reddeereexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS CAPS, the Central Alberta Photographic Society, meets Feb. 11th from 6:45 – 9 p.m. at the Golden Circle Senior, 4620 47 Ave. Visiting photographer Dwight Arthur will present advantages and disadvantages of shooting with a digital SLR compared to a mirrorless system camera. New members always welcome. More information at www.centralalbertaphotographicsociety.com.

Stephen Harper: The Musical runs Feb. 12th in the forum at Red Deer College. It’s a new one-man show written by and starring James Gordon. Showtime is 7 p.m. The performance is sponsored by the Council of Canadians, the Political Science Society and the Sociology Society. Tickets are $15; $5 for unwaged and students.

Tickets are available at www. canadiansreddeer.org/musical.

Red Deer Heart Walk. Join us for the first-ever Red Deer Heart Walk in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This is a family fundraising event for walkers of all ages. Register by calling 403-342-4435. The event runs Feb. 22nd with registration at 10 a.m. and the walk to begin at 11 a.m. Location: on the indoor track at the Collicutt Centre. Also, join us for two Karma Classes in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation!

Learn what the benefits are to Bikram Yoga and your cardiovascular system. The Karma class is open to all skills and levels for a minimum donation of a $5 drop-in fee! Date: Feb. 19th and Feb. 26th. Time: 7:30 p.m. at Bikram Yoga Red Deer.

Penhold and District Public Library will be featuring a new library display of Alberta authors for the next three weeks. The collection is comprised of a selection of 64 books written or published close to home, spanning many different genres. The display has been created in partnership with the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and The Book Publishers Association of Alberta.

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There’s a musical jam Feb. 14th at the Seniors Citizens’ Downtown House from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

403-346-4043. Coffee, tea and goodies will be served. Admission is $2.50. Sing-along and a dance will also be held.

High School Night classes will be starting up again in the second week of February. Now is the time to pick up that class you need to upgrade your high school education and go on to your post secondary future! Two nights a week for five months will get it done.

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Support Groups - Parkinson Alberta offers groups for persons with Parkinson Disease, family members & caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills & Castor. Information 403-3464463. www.parkinsonalberta.ca.

The Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery is excited to present MAGapalooza – a Family Day extravaganza. Grab the family Feb. 16th from 1 until 4 p.m. and treat them to a carnival-themed afternoon! Performances include Calf Skit - Choose Your Own Adventure Improve and Magician Kyle Key. Best of all – admission is free. Learn more online at www.reddeermuseum.com

hosting a 12-week pronunciation program for new Canadians at Lindsay Thurber High School. Improve your pronunciation skills and overcome common problems with English pronunciation. You will gain confidence in your ability to communicate in English. You must be at a Canadian Language Benchmark 4 to participate.

Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from Feb. 12th – May 7th, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Cost is $119 plus GST. Call 403-342-1059 for more details and to register.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper St. Leonard’s Anglican Church Hall - located at the intersection of 44th St. & 42nd Ave. on Feb. 17th from 5 - 7 p.m.

information, call 403-347-2335.

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.

Grief Seminar. Dealing with everyday losses in our life. Living Stones Church.

Feb. 28TH. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Free will offering for lunch provided. Pre-register at the office by calling 403-347-7311.

MEETINGS Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society General Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 26th at 7 p.m., Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds.

Guest speakers and topic - Sylvan Lake & District Victim Services. BARCWS Law Enforcement Partners in attendance.

For more information, please call Yvette at 403-746-3429.

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Join the Canadian Red Cross Team in Central Alberta! Come to our Information Session: Feb. 12th from 7-9 p.m. We are located at #105, 5301- 43 St. Learn about our programs and how to assist vulnerable populations within our communities. No prior knowledge is needed and all training is provided. For more information call 403-346-1241 or e-mail: vishva.ragunathan@redcross.ca.

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The Centre for Spiritual Living has Wise Women Sharing ith Practitioner Juliette Simoneau-Moore Feb. 20th at 7 p.m. On Feb. 21st from 1 to 4:30 p.m. there is the Visioning and Values Workshop with Theresa Barrett. Cost: $25.

On Feb. 22nd there is a potluck lunch after the service, and on Feb. 25 there is the men’s group at 7 p.m. www.cslreddeer.org.

Town & Country Dance Lessons 1) 7 p.m. A Step Above Basics.

2) 8 p.m. Basics Social Dance (Foxtrot, Polka, Two-Step, Waltz) Tuesday evenings to March 10th. BowerKin Community Centre - 85 Boyce St. Pre-register at 403-728-3333 or 403-391-3016 or email email townandcountrydance@ airenet.com. $35 per person.

Red Deer Public Schools will be hosting a 12-week IELTS test prep program at Lindsay Thurber High SchoolOEFL. You should be at a Canadian Language Benchmark 7-8 to benefit. Your goal is to develop overall ability to communicate in English. Does not include test fees. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from Feb. 10th - May 5th, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $119 + GST. Call 403-342-1059 for more details and to register.

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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 website at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 for more information.

Seniors lunch at Living Stones church. Feb. 25th. $8. Pay at the door. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a friend.

Perogie Supper runs Feb. 26th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish Hall 3932-46th St. Tickets are available at the door. No advance ticket sales. Adults - $11; children 10 years and under - $6. For more

The Canadian Red Cross in Red Deer is hosting an information session to discuss exciting volunteer opportunities available in all programs: Disaster Management, the Health Equipment Loan Program, Violence and Abuse Prevention and Administration. If you are interested and think you would be a great fit for the Red Cross, please join us at our volunteer information night. It takes place Feb. 12th, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Canadian Red Cross, Unit #105 – 5301 43 St. No prior knowledge is required and all training is provided. To learn more about Red Cross services in Alberta or for more information, visit: http://www.redcross.ca/wherewe-work/in-canada/alberta.

Central Alberta Historical Society Meeting runs Feb. 18th at 7:00 p.m. at Red Deer Museum (4525 47A Ave.) Celebrating Black History Month. Topic: Black Settlement History of Alberta.

Speaker: Allan Goddard from the Breton Museum. For further about the meeting or about the Society in general, contact Faye at 403-343-1881.

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CITY BRIEFS NEW YEAR STARTS WITH BOOST IN PERMITS January began with an 83% increase in permits over 2014.

The number of industrial permits contributed to this increase, with permits issued to Tricon Developments for a new industrial building located at 82 Queens Dr. with a value of $2,175,000, and to Scott Builders Inc. for Steve’s Livestock, located at 7968 75 Ave. with a value of $3,076,075.

Also issued was an industrial permit to Cana Group of Companies for the construction of a new electrical substation, to be located at 27136 Twp. Rd 384, and valued at $2,507,214.

Public building permits were issued to Waskasoo Park Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for a House of Assembly, located at 440 Timothy Dr. and valued at $920,000, and a permit issued to Shunda Consulting & Construction Mgmt. Ltd. for renovations to the Annie L. Gaetz Elementary School, with a value of $5,200,000.

Monthly permit statistics are available on the City’s web site.

NOMINATION DEADLINE FOR MAYOR’S AWARDS The deadline to submit nominations for the Mayor’s Recognition Awards is Feb. 17th at 9 a.m.

There are five award categories that recognize individuals, groups and teams from the City of Red Deer whose actions have brought honour and recognition to the City of Red Deer.

To learn more about the

Mayor’s Recognition Awards, visit www.reddeer.ca.

Nomination forms are available on the web site and can be picked up from Legislative Services, second floor, City Hall, 4914 48 Ave.

HOMELESS COUNT RELEASED As a follow up to the initial release of numbers from the homeless count conducted in October, the full report was released last week.

The report provides an indepth analysis of the numbers as well as comparisons to previous counts and surveys conducted.

Some of the main results are – a total of 137 people were found experiencing homelessness at the time of the count; total number shows a 51% decrease in people experiencing homelessness in Red Deer from 2012 to 2014; 42% of respondents have been homeless for less than a year and 40% of respondents indicated it was their first time being homeless To view the report, visit www.reddeer.ca/PITCount.

FAMILY DANCES KICK OFF FRIDAY Do you remember dancing the schottische, butterfly, heel-toe polka and bunny hop at dances as a child?

Country Pride Dance Club, Red Deer Arts Council, Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society and the City of Red Deer (Culture Services) are pleased to present the first of four Friday Family Dances on Feb. 13th at 7 p.m. at Festival Hall, 4214 58th St. This program will offer affordable multi-generational

by Mark Weber dance events with live music, a dance lesson and open dancing for the whole family.

Instructors from Country Pride Dance Club will teach one or more traditional dances.

This will be followed by open dancing to a live band and recorded music, so that everyone will find music that they enjoy. Most opportunities to dance to live music in our community are in adultonly venues, and we want families to have this experience together.

Organizers want to retain this heritage as well as nurture the many other physical, mental and social benefits of dance. The volunteers look forward to hosting these dances throughout 2015.

Tickets for the Feb. 13th dance are available at the door, or online at www.countrypridedanceclub.ca.

STUDENTS PLACE IN CHAMPIONSHIP Red Deer College students attending the Donald School of Business recently placed second overall in the 2014 MikesBikes World Championship.

The five second-year Business Administration students, known as Team Momentum, competed against 87 other teams from around the world in the computerbased business simulation.

Students competed virtually against one another managing the operations of a bicycle manufacturer to build shareholder value.

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“In order to ensure that crews are able to move through the City quickly, we need residents to move their vehicles from the street when their Snow Zone and Route is being plowed,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

“With all of the tools we have developed for the new snow and ice program, we

have made it easier for residents to find out when their street will be plowed.”

Here’s how residents can find out when their Snow Zone will be plowed - live map and schedule are available at www.reddeer.ca/ snowzone, Snow Zone specific email alerts - sign up at www.reddeer.ca/alerts; the City’s facebook and Twitter channels, the Snow Zone Hotline: 403-406-8796 and signage at the entrances to neighbourhoods on Grey Routes, and sandwich board signs on Green Routes.

For more information, visit www.reddeer.ca/snowzone.

AMATEUR SPORT CHANGES The Sport Council of Red Deer (SCoRD), which provided a unified voice for several years and celebrated amateur sport in the City, formally disbanded in December due to on-going sustainability and capacity challenges.

As part of the Sport Council’s dissolution, remaining assets will be placed in trust with the Red Deer and District Community Foundation and available for future sport-related community initiatives.

“We recognize the contributions of previous Sport Council members and thank them for their commitment to promoting the spirit of amateur sport in Red Deer,” said Rob Meckling, community and program facilitator for sport. “A collective voice is valuable to the sporting community, and our hope is that a new sports advocacy group will emerge in Red Deer.”

The Sport Council formed in 2009 to advocate for sport and celebrate all levels of amateur sport achievement.

In recent years, SCoRD played a role in the delivery of the annual Community Sport Awards Banquet.

The annual banquet event will not happen in the traditional way this year. Instead, a mix of sport promotion, celebration and recognition events and activities, such as a Lifetime Sport Achievement Award Luncheon, will occur in September.

Later this year sport and community organizations will be invited to share their ideas and explore options for promoting community-based sport in Red Deer.

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Future of Alberta Downs still uncertain 38106 Range Road 275, Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9

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NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on TUESDAY, February 17, 2015, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

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AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BYLAW 2006/6 BYLAW No. 2015/6 and BYLAW No. 2015/2.02 to amend Direct Control District #9 by removing a 123.29-acre area of Block A, Plan 5961HW, SW 29-37-27-4 and SE Pt of SW 29-37-27-4 from Direct Control District #9 (DCD-9) and redesignating these lands to the newly created Direct Control District #9A (DCD-9A) – Liberty Landing, as indicated.

The property is located in Gasoline Alley West, north of McKenzie Road, south of Waskasoo Avenue and west of Laura Avenue. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to facilitate the residential development of Liberty Landing.

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The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to the DCD-9 and DCD-9A are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 and proposed Bylaw No. 2015/2.02.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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).

The future of Alberta Downs, Lacombe’s local horseracing track, is still up in the air according to owner/operator Bob Allen.

For the past six years, the one-mile oval located just outside Lacombe along Hwy. 2, has supplied the harness racing industry with a place to race and train and acted as a venue for fans to watch quality racing.

That all changed this past November, shortly after the racing season wrapped up, when Allen was contacted by Horse Racing Alberta (HRA), the branch of the Alberta Government that governs horseracing within the province, and was presented with a letter stating Alberta Downs would not be given any race dates for the 2015 season.

Allen said he was initially shocked by the decision, especially because he was previously given draft dates from the HRA. “It kind of took the wind out of my sails,” he said.

“It’s really disappointing.”

Over the past two months, Allen has perused an appeal, legally requesting the dates previously given to him to be re-instated.

The HRA responded to Allen’s appeal, stating that if he met the required conditions, they would consider reinstating the dates.

The conditions that Alberta Downs must meet involve showing required engineer reports, fire safety specifications and ensuring the facility as a whole is up to code.

This past year, Alberta Downs had some

financial difficulties where Allen had to make $500,000 worth of safety upgrades to the facility in order to run and also paid $420,000 to Lacombe County for the paving of the road leading up to the race track.

On Jan. 29th, Allen said he had just sent a letter back to the HRA, agreeing to meet their listed conditions.

“They never made a commitment, but they seemed receptive,” he said in regards to the second letter he received from the HRA. Harness racing in Edmonton just ended for the season at the end of January and now most of the horseracing industry is left with no place to go, said Allen.

Many horse trainers, owners and racers within the province now have to find other venues to house and train their animals, without being able to access Alberta Downs.

“A lot of them do not have a farm or a place to go,” he said. “It really is a downturn in the race business.”

Allen noted that the newly constructed racing facility in Calgary, Century Downs, does not have barns, so many within the industry are left in the lurch for a place to house their horses.

“I’ve received many phone calls in desperation,” he said. “It’s bad for me, it’s bad for the fans and it’s bad for the horsemen.”

Allen firmly believes he will have all of the issues identified by the HRA solved before the usually scheduled race time in May, but the decision regarding reinstating the dates remains solely on the HRA. The HRA was not available for comment at the time of publication. news@lacombeexpress.com

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

The hearing will be informal with persons wishing to speak being recognized through the Chair.

Presenters will be requested to state their name and address for the record.

If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the amending bylaws - a copy of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 - a copy of the Municipal Development Plan 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.

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Brian Mason chats with Red Deerians

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Former Alberta New Democrat Party leader and current Edmonton-HighlandsNorwood MLA Brian Mason hosted a meet and greet at Bo’s Bar and Grill Monday afternoon following the party’s pre-budget hearing at the Black Knight Inn that morning.

The ‘Pints and Politics’ event saw Mason fielding questions from those in attendance and gave individuals a chance to meet and speak with the former party leader, who has been succeeded by Edmonton-Strath-

cona MLA Rachel Notley as party leader.

Mason explained both events were a way for the NDP to hear what Red Deerian’s concerns were with the upcoming Progressive Conservative budget.

“We want people to tell us what they think the budget should look like and what they’d like to see in it, and what they are afraid might happen, as well as what services they feel need to be protected or expanded,” explained Mason.

“We know the government could put Alberta’s finances in a place where we aren’t constantly on the oil and gas royalty revenues roller coaster - all of a sudden the

price of oil goes down and we have to ask people to take wage cuts, layoffs, and see cuts to health care and education.”

Mason said what he would like to see the government do in the upcoming budget in order to adjust to this ‘repeating cycle’ is adjust the tax breaks put in place decades ago to protect high income Albertans and corporations.

“We had lots of royalty money then, so they gave tax cuts to people who didn’t need it – really wealthy individuals and corporationsthey brought in the flat tax which hit middle and low income families really hard but let wealthy people off the hook,” said Mason.

“This alone costs the Alberta government around $2 billion a year.

Now that we don’t have as much royalty money coming in they can’t afford to pay the teachBRIAN ers, nurses, custodians, and our police what they deserve.”

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“One thing Prentice has said is that corporate income tax will not be increased, so he is already favouring one sector of society. This means that it will be the rest of us who have to pay the price,” said Mason.

“It will be an important budget but at this point we don’t even know if the budget the government brings forward is even the one they will put in place if they win the next election, because you can’t trust the PC’s.”

With an impending election just around the corner, Notley is currently the only leader out of the PC, Liberal, and Wildrose parties who was officially elected and not put in place as an interim leader, which Mason said will be a huge benefit to the party.

“We have a good solid organization so MASON we will undoubtedly be ready unlike the other opposition parties who are really in disarray right now,” said Mason.

“It would be very hard to go to the public and ask them for their support when you can’t even tell them who the party leader is going to be in three months.” jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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ENTERTAINMENT Keyboard master performs at Fratters this month

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Piano genius David Vest brings his astounding talents to Red Deer on Feb. 21st with a performance at Fratters.

Vest has again landed national recognition by bringing home the Maple Blues Award for ‘Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year’ which was announced on Jan. 19th in Toronto.

It is the Victoria-based pianist’s second win in this category. His latest CD, Roadhouse Revelation, was released last spring and hit number one on the Roots Music Charts for Canada.

Roadhouse Revelations kicks off to a bold, brisk start with Freight Train Rollin’.

The momentum continues to build with Stand Your Ground structured around some superb rhythm and lead guitars, and the finely-crafted Ramblin’ Man which showcases Vest’s strengths as a storyteller as well.

“I wanted to make a record the way records used to be made,” he said of the project. “I didn’t want to go on a nostalgia trip or some kind of retro thing, but I wanted to go in and play all the music live, sing the same time I was playing and have it all recorded at the same time. I didn’t want it assembled like a fast food hamburger.

“There are places on my albums where I can hear that I could have cleared up a little imperfection here and there, but it’s not about being perfect. It’s about being good.”

You Came Through rolls along with a sophisticated smoothness, well Street Car brings his piano playing skills truly to the surface as does the stunning Sante Fe Steamer.

Born in Huntsville, Alabama in 1943, Vest grew up in Birmingham. “I do come from a musical home – my grandmother worked in five and dime store, and she would bring home the records that didn’t sell,” he recalls during a recent interview.

“So I got to hear – she had this little record player – boogie woogie music, big band and gospel music.”

Something was sparked in Vest during those early years – a passion for not only enjoying music but also a desire to perform it and interpret it in his own way as well. “She also bought me my first piano when I was about 10,” he said. “It was really terrific.”

There soon wasn’t much time to prac-

COOL KEYS – Acclaimed pianist David Vest will be featured in a show at Fratters Feb. 21st. tice. And who needs practice when you’re on the stage almost non-stop? At 17, he landed a gig in Birmingham with Jerry Woodard and the Esquires – this was the first band that recorded Long Tall Texan, later done by everybody including Lyle Lovett. “We had a show where we played seven nights and eight hours a night. We’d play everything we knew three times – and then at about the middle of the week, I’d be playing guitar, the guitar player would be playing drums and the drummer would be kicking around the piano.”

He played his first paying gig in 1957 and by the time he opened for Roy Orbison in 1962, he was already a veteran of Gulf Coast roadhouses. He also points out many of the great boogie woogie players hailed from Alabama as well, such as Clarence ‘Pinetop’ Smith who penned the hit Pinetop’s Boogie Woogie and has been noted as a major influence in the genre. “You hear a lot about Mississippi and Louisiana, but Alabama – we produced Nat King Cole and Dinah Washington.”

Vest said that ultimately, he doesn’t have a memory of not playing the piano.

“I just wanted to play this music. And I was so inspired also to able to meet and play with some of my heroes.”

By about the time he turned 21 he found himself onstage with Big Joe Turner, who said that Vest’s playing made him feel like he was back in Kansas City. “Sitting on stage with Big Joe – he just radiated soul.”

Initially, he was just an instrumentalist.

“It never occurred to me to sing, because I was working with all of these great singers, like Tammy Wynette who is a pretty great singer – you’re not going to take the microphone away from her. Or Big Joe Turner, who was a fantastic singer. When I made albums in the 1960s, they were all instrumental. I took one up to Nashville and played it for the guys, and they said, ‘Where’s the singing’?

“I said it’s an instrumental, and he said, ‘Instrumentals went out three months ago’. So I was puzzled by it, but I thought maybe I had better start singing. I had al-

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Ultimately, Vest is a tremendously-gifted boogie-woogie piano player and worldclass entertainer. His first Canadian recording, East Meets Vest, was named one of the best blues albums of 2012 by Holger Petersen of CBC’s Saturday Night Blues and earned a Maple nomination for Recording of the Year. For Vest, there’s simply no life quite that of a musician.

“I like what I get back from the people,” he said. “You can just see what it means to them, and it’s a two-way thing. It’s not just me up there showing off – I’d get really bored with that. But playing for other people – that’s always what it’s been about for me.” Advance tickets are available at Fratters. Call 403-356-0033. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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RDC students unveil Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express It’s never an easy feat to tackle one of literature’s best-loved works that’s been transformed into a theatrical production, but Red Deer College theatre students have done an admirable job with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Feelings run deep about this work – a kind of timeless gem of elegance that purists will defend staunchly. The brilliant book captures it all – love, romance, sorrow, misunderstanding, family tensions – you name it. Austen’s ability to pen such works that tap into such universal themes doubtlessly fuels her enduring popularity to this day.

The original version of the novel was written in 1796-1797 under the title First Impressions.

In this show, instructors wisely chose a script penned by Jon Jory, who has done an amazing job of maintaining the heart of the book within a story for the stage. Virtu-

ally all of the lines spoken by the students come directly from the novel – which adds considerable clout to an already well-crafted show wonderfully directed by Lynda Adams.

First published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has consistently been noted as Austen’s most popular novel, according to Pemberley.com. “It portrays life in the genteel rural society of the day, and tells of the initial misunderstandings and later mutual enlightenment between Elizabeth Bennet and the haughty Darcy. The title Pride and Prejudice refers (among other things) to the ways in which Elizabeth and Darcy ďŹ rst view each other.â€?

Kassidee Campbell has plenty on her shoulders as the story’s central character, Elizabeth Bennet. I’m happy to say she manages to capture Elizabeth’s forthrightness, boldness and strength of character.

Lizzy is a loyal friend and sister, but she’s not about to bend to society’s rigid rules. In that day, women had few choices – there was virtually nothing in the way of

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careers, and marriage was pretty much the only option to guarantee any kind of security – love or no love. Lizzy hangs onto her belief that marrying for money is simply not worth it – no matter the cost. Campbell really nails all of the nuances of the delightful character of Lizzy, from skeptical and brash to tender and affectionate.

As Darcy, it’s tough to think of a better ďŹ t than Nate Rehman.

He’s stoic, guarded, seemingly rigid and utterly no-nonsense – everything we think of when we consider the character of Darcy. His face pretty much says it all – but it’s terriďŹ c to see the subtle shifts in his character as the story moves along. Rehman captures Darcy’s struggle to come to terms with his intensifying feelings for Lizzy as the story unfolds.

There is also an abundance of talent within the supporting cast as well.

Rina Pelletier is absolute dynamite as Mrs. Bennet – thoroughly hilarious as the woman bent on marrying off her daughters as fast as she can.

Pelletier is fantastic as the larger than life character – mercurial, comical and conveying unbridled emotion at every turn – a truly remarkable performance. Richie Jackson is just as strong in his role as her long-suffering, essentially calm and cool husband. A great foil to his wife’s tendency towards hysteria, Mr. Bennet is in ways a real rock in the story, and Jackson conveys that stability very well.

Other standouts include Damon Lutz as Mr. Bingley – with his seemingly unending optimism and spirited personality. As Lizzy’s eldest sister Jane, Pharaoh Seeley has also been perfectly cast. Jane is sweet as pie – honest, pure and unfailingly committed to seeing the best in everyone. Seeley captures that loveliness with a real sense of authenticity as well.

With less stage time, the other actors

nonetheless do well in their roles – Emily Cupples as the bookish Mary and also as Lizzy’s friend Charlotte; Robyn Jeffrey as Kitty Bennet and the housekeeper, and Michael Moore as the enigmatic Mr. Wickham.

Emily Seymour, as the ippant, silly younger sister Lydia, is also superb – particularly in the second half as her thoughtless giddiness really comes to light.

Seymour virtually steals every scene she’s in at this point, and also Brock Beal is terriďŹ c as Collins – the beleaguered parson who is just trying to ďŹ nd a match.

He also doubles as Mr. Gardiner – and that’s where much of his comic strengths shine as well. Another actor who very capably handles two roles is Erin Pettifor as Caroline Bingley and Mrs. Gardiner – both parts of which show very different sides of her gift to slip into different roles.

Rounding out the roles are Warren Stephens who handles three parts – Sir William Lucas, Fitzwilliam and a servant – Stephens can always be relied on to bring his skills to whatever role he lands, and ďŹ nally as the steely, rude and controllingto-the-end Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Katie Walker is also in perfectly ďŹ ne dramatic form.

Also, kudos to set designer Colin Winslow, costume designer Carrie Hamilton and lighting designer Lee Livingstone for bringing their genius to the show as well.

All around, a memorable show and tribute to one of the world’s most beloved authors.

Pride and Prejudice continues through to Feb. 14 on the Arts Centre mainstage with curtain at 7:30 p.m.

There are also a matinee on Feb. 14th at 1 p.m. A Valentine’s Day tea runs after that particular performance as well. Tickets are available online at www.bkticketcentre.ca or by calling 403-755-6626. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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A reminder to not ski in the trees Do you have problems? Do you find that the world is getting faster and faster, crazier and crazier? Do password changes and rules alone make you want to unplug everything electronic you have?

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McDERMOTT Maybe it’s just me, but lately I have had problems crashing in on me faster than I can solve them or even work on them. Owning a gym in January/ February can be like that and I think any business or job has their busy time with a similar challenge. Like a farmer at harvest with a small window of good weather and then his key tractor breaks down and his best helper gets the flu etc.

With so little sunlight this time of year too, I think that definitely has an effect on my mood. Sure, I run outside all winter as I train for Ultraman, but what part of me is exposed to the sun for Vitamin D? My eyeballs? That’s not helping! So I think I need to sneak in for a tan or up my Vitamin D supplements - but more than that, what is needed is perspective.

Perspective on problems is really hard to have when you are overwhelmed and surrounded by them, but it is in fact, the one thing we need. No matter what is going on, no matter how great or how challenging, one rule exists that never changes. The best of times, the worst of times, they all fall into one key saying - this too shall pass. No matter what your problem or success is it will pass by on this earth eventually, some things sooner than others. I guess that helps with some perspective, but there is another thing that can help.

When I used to ski a lot I would roar down a steep slope in the trees, the area that was not technically a ‘run’. I heard several times that it was dangerous and people would say

things like “You ski in the trees? That is crazy!” Eventually I came up with a response that I thought was funny, but in fact - it’s rather poignant - “I don’t ski in the trees, I ski in the spaces between the trees.” I would reply. It wasn’t until many years later at a business course that I realized the gravity of what I had said.

For every problem there is a solution, and if we focus on them, instead of the problems, then we are in effect, skiing in the spaces between the trees.

So that’s my goal this week, to really get back to focusing on solutions instead of getting overwhelmed by all the problems. Ok, great, so how can we all do that?

I start with a list of the problems - I like to put it in a spreadsheet, but whatever works for you. I place a column for the importance of the problem, then the problem and a column for the solution. Sometimes the solution is for another person to handle the problem. If it is something you are not good at doing, or don’t have the time to do and it is a task you can ask for help or pay someone to do for you, it is worth it! By having the problems in writing and focusing on the solution column, we can get back to progress instead of being at a standstill and just frustrated.

I should throw in a fitness tie-in, and of course, that would be a personal trainer or boot camp instructor - they will help you resolve your fitness and fat loss problem, because they are experts.

Through all of these challenging problems that have been attacking me, the one thing that I can count on to help me get through this all, is training. There is nothing like a long swim, bike or run to give me time to think through all that is going on, and help me regain perspective, so I can ski in the spaces between, instead of head butting trees. Focus more on what you want, and less on what you don’t want.

Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake.

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Frequent sex cuts prostate cancer risk - report Hmmm…why wasn’t this study done 70 years ago when I was young with an abundance of testosterone?

This was my first reaction to a report in the journal, Cancer Epidemiology.

But for the Don Juans of this world, this news is better late than never.

I’m sure they will be ecstatic to learn that frequent sex can decrease the risk of prostate cancer. But what will their bride-to-be say?

Marie-Elise Parent is associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Montreal.

I have not met her, but she’s been affectionately called, for appropriate reasons, ‘Madame Prostate’.

She also has my congratulations for her unique research.

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JONES So what’s the good news for Romeos? The Montreal study questioned 3,208 men between 2005 and 2009 about lifestyle factors, particularly their frequency of sex.

Of this group 1,590 had been diagnosed with prostate malignancy. There were 1,618 males in the control group.

The study revealed that men who had sex with more than 20 women had 28% less risk of developing

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prostate cancer. And there was more good news. They were also less likely to have the rapid growing form of this disease.

Parent, however, cautioned that this research did not mean men should try to beat the four minute mile while getting to the bedroom.

Or, that it favoured a weekend of unparalleled sex with 20 women. Rather, the lovemaking should be with 20 or more women spaced over a lifetime.

This clarification must have some down-to-earth side-effects, and I wonder if Madame Prostate has considered them? For instance, I can imagine the reaction if you said to your bride-to-be, ‘Darling, this ring means ‘till death do us part’.

But recent research shows that I’m more likely to die of prostate cancer if I don’t have sexual relations

with 20 or more women. I hope you understand that I still love you and it’s not something I want to do. But I’m sure you will agree this condition is in the interest of my health and life.”

Maybe readers could pass along to me what the blushing bride-to-be would say!

But the study wasn’t all good news. For instance, men who slept with men and who had 20 male partners, had twice the risk of developing prostate cancer than men who never slept with a man.

Even worse, their risk of a quickly growing prostate malignancy was five times greater.

What about male virgins who never had sex? Results showed they were twice as likely to develop prostate cancer.

The question, apart from the marital disruption this affair would cause, is why

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a month had a 33% less risk of prostate cancer than men who had sex four to seven times a month.

Parent declares more research on this matter is obviously required. But 70 years ago I would have applauded her decision, and sacrificed moral standards in the interest of science to participate in this project.

But alas, for those of my age, all we can do is cry in our beer that it is too late to volunteer.

This year 250,000 North American males will be diagnosed wit0h prostate cancer.

But since many have a slow growing form of the disease, only 30,000 will die from it. As a world authority aptly remarked, “Getting older is invariably fatal, cancer of the prostate only sometimes.”

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romping with 20 or more women would decrease the risk of this often fatal malignancy.

Marie-Elise Parent doesn’t know the answer.

But she speculates that the frequency of sex with a variety of women increases the sex drive. And increased sex means that during orgasm the concentration of carcinogens is reduced in the prostate gland.

The same theory has been proposed for the prevention of colon cancer. In effect, normal bowel movements decrease the time carcinogens have contact with the wall of the colon and therefore also decrease risk of this disease.

But many question this theory and I’m sure many will also question Parent’s research.

However, a Harvard study also showed that men who had sex 21 times

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CANADIANS CONQUER – From left, Eric Thomson, Reiss Flunder and Payton Lagrange recently travelled to Dallas, Texas as part of Team Alberta where they played the U-16 U.S. National Team and photo submitted returned home with a 42-0 win under their belt.

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BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Some may say high school football is bigger and better in America – but those people have never met the 2014 Team Alberta.

The best of the best in U-16 football from across the province were carefully selected after the Alberta Summer Games with three local players - Eric Thomson, Reiss Flunder and Payton Lagrange being selected from the Zone 4 (Central Alberta) summer games team.

This elite team of youth players recently travelled to Dallas, Texas where they took on the USA National Team at the famed AT&T Stadium – home of the Dallas Cowboys.

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The three Red Deer boys say they could never have anticipated the outcome of the game and were nervous walking onto the field, however they were beyond thrilled when they brought home a 42-0 shutout against the U.S. U-16 National Team.

Thomson, who plays in his regular high school season as wide receiver for Hunting Hills High School stated he believed the win was due largely in part to preparation, mixed with the great chemistry of their team.

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Having only had a handful of practices together as a team before heading to Dallas, the boys explained it was a rigorous week leading up to the game as they practiced twice daily before they finally suited up with the maple leaf on their backs to represent their country.

“None of us expected the outcome of that game,” said Lagrange, who plays wide receiver for Notre Dame High School. “We were all just excited and proud to be able to represent Alberta and I was proud to be able to represent my high school on Team Alberta as well.”

The three agreed that while they wished their team had thrown the ball a bit more, they were thrilled with the outcome

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“I was very happy with how I played - I led the team in tackles and played the majority of the game,” said Flunder, who plays as a linebacker for Notre Dame.

“What I took away most from the whole Team Alberta experience is what the talent is like for our age group in North America and the skills I need to have to take my game to the next level.”

The trio agreed they are excited to return to their respective high school playing fields and use the skills they’ve learned from playing on Team Alberta.

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“Making the U-18 team means we would be able to play in the Canada Cup and have the chance to represent Alberta on a national scale,” said Flunder. “Which would be nice since we’ve already had the chance to represent Alberta in the U.S.” Following the tryouts they will begin spring training camps for their respective schools to prepare for their Grade 11 season with the Cougars and the Lightning. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Local biathletes are thrilled with plans by the City to build a new biathlon range in support of the upcoming 2019 Canada Winter Games to be held in Red Deer.

Brad and Devin Saunders, 17 and 14, began competing in biathlons when they each turned 12 as part of a program offered through Cadets.

Devin, the youngest of the pair, recently took gold in the Alberta Cadet Biathlon Championships Provincials in Canmore, in which his coach Captain Kelli Kosack said that it was Devin’s focus and determination that landed him the gold medal win during the race.

“There are some races where if you are a really strong skier then you have a really good chance because if you miss a target then you have to ski penalty loops so if you can ski those fast enough it wont affect you,” said Kosask, explaining that it was Devin’s fast penalty loop skiing that led to his win in Canmore.

“Other races it is imperative to have strong shooting skills because you will incur a time penalty if you miss the target and you will lose a lot of time that way.”

While the Cadets Biathlon program is a great way for local kids to get involved in the cross-country skiing/rifling hybrid sport, the Cadets program is not part of the sanctioned Biathlon Alberta program, nor is there a sanctioned Biathlon Alberta club in Red Deer.

“It can be a great stepping stone for kids because

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BIATHLETE BROTHERS – Brad and Devin Saunders showcase their rifles and skis before Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express heading out on a trail to train. with the Cadets biathlon program everything is paid for, they don’t have to have skis or a rifle – the program will provide all of that for them,” explained Kosack.

“Many kids will get involved for that reason because there’s no way they could afford to do it otherwise because skis and rifles are both very expensive things - then eventually they can start racing on their own and obtain their own equipment which is exactly what Devin and Brad did.”

Devin remains a member of the Cadets program, however as both of the Saunders boys’ love for the sport developed, they began to look for a sanctioned club to compete in. They were left with the decision to join a club in either Calgary or Edmonton if they wished to continue their biathlon careers.

The pair decided on the Foothills Nordic Biathlon Club based out of Calgary and which trains out of Canmore. This decision would mean a huge time commitment for the family, however the boys’ mother, Dawn Saunders explained this meant the boys also would have to choose between biathlon and other sports as there simply wasn’t enough time.

For Brad, the decision was easy – he wanted to train harder for the sport he loved.

“I played lacrosse for 11 seasons and then it got to the point just like it did with hockey and Cadets to continue or to train harder

for biathlon – but that’s what I love most about biathlon is the focus and determination you learn and need,” explained Brad.

“It’s a completely different mindset going from skiing as fast as you can to coming in and shooting and getting the heart rate down to be able to hit those targets.”

Devin added that for him it’s simply the thrill of the race that keeps him training.

While Devin continues to do regular school programming due to his age through Hunting Hills High School, Brad has opted to do the majority of his Grade 12 year via correspondence which means he has more time to travel to make the three-hour drive to Canmore to train.

Many of their fellow Foothills Club members attend the National Sports School in Calgary - a specialized athletics-focused school which provides primarily correspondencebased learning for students who are actively pursuing professional athletic careers leaving them more time to train.

Doing his senior year by correspondence means Brad has the chance to travel to Canmore Thursday evenings and with the support of his club stay and train Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and return home for school on Monday.

Currently the only local facilities available to Red Deer biathletes is the biathlon shooting range at the River Bend Recreation

Area, which was constructed to host the Alberta Winter Games in 1988 and has since hosted a Canada Cup in 1998.

“There’s bean some interest in biathlon since our rally for the winter games bid to start a biathlon club here in Red Deer, but without a coach and the necessary funding and proper ranges with proper lighting it’s hard,” explained the boys’ mother, who is currently working alongside the City to assist with the new ranges.

“So we are very excited for them to be building the new biathlon range for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.”

Currently the brothers are training for the 2015 National Biathlon Championships, which will take place in Hinton from March 10th to 15th. It will be their last race of the winter season.

The fun and training won’t stop there though as they carry on into the summer season which consists of a circuit of roller ski biathlon races.

This past summer, Brad received international recognition when he brought home two silver medals from the North American Roller Ski Biathlon Championships in Jericho, Vt. The sport has allowed the brothers to not only travel to a number of states to compete but also to see a large portion of their home country having attended races in Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Ideas for that empty room in your home Life is swimming along, you have the house just where you’ve always wanted it to be and your last little one has left the nest to pursue their dreams; you have an extra room!

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WYSE A corner of the world just for you is now available and your head fills with dreams as to what to do with all this space.

Sure, your kids will come back from time to time but that’s what hide-a-beds are for in the TV room - you don’t want them staying TOO long at Christmas!

What has been on your mind?

Do you crave a beautiful new space to pursue hobbies and long-lost passions or

do you just need extra storage?

I hope that you take the former shrine to adolescence and (hypothetically speaking) blow out the walls to design a brand new space.

Here are a few suggestions: 1. Meditation room - whether you meditate, pray, practice yoga or martial arts a space for you to be peaceful and become aware of your breathing is a great use of extra space in today’s crazy stressed-out world. Concentrate on control of lighting using dimmer switches and room darkening window coverings which will allow you to use the bright light of day or the peaceful soothing light of candles.

Cork would be a great flooring option as is it antimicrobial and sound deadening.

Keep clutter in the room to a minimum and make sure to have closed storage for mats and necessary equipment.

This space should be a reflection of your beliefs and values and it is a good idea to

have inspirational reminders either spread throughout the room or in one central focal point area for easy concentration.

2. Reading room - my personal wish list. This room includes perfect task lighting over the shoulder of the most comfortable chair and footstool I can obtain.

The chair has to be large enough for relaxing in different sitting positions and there must be room darkening window fashions so that I cannot detect the passage of time by fading daylight.

This room of course needs shelves of loved books with room for more and would ideally have a place to set a cup of tea while I dig into the next novel.

Carpeted flooring and deep muted colours are a perfect idea for the palette in this room which will work well with the heavy drapery creating an inviting cocoon.

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Hard surfaces are a must for any craft space and lighter coloured surfaces make spilled and dropped items easier to find.

Craft spaces can tend to look junky to try to incorporate as much closed storage as you can to hide away your beloved projects during the creative process.

Craft spaces demand good lighting and the brighter the better when it comes to wall colour or wallpaper.

Consider yellow-based colours as yellow is known to drive creativity and stimulate our Senses.

However you decide to utilize your newly acquired space it will be a place just for you, a place to dream and create and breathe.

A place of retreat and balance which is your deserved reward at the end of a hectic day.

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Keeping property assessments in perspective When homeowners receive provincial property assessment notices, some will smile and have a bit more spring in their step, feeling the assessed value is accurate or perhaps even overly positive.

Others will wilt and lament a modest gain or even a decrease in the assessed value over the previous year or period. Reactions will of course vary factoring in the potential increase in property taxes that tends to come along with stronger assessments.

The reality, setting aside taxation concerns, is that neither parties’ emotions should be tied to the ‘value’ printed on these notices.

A provincial property assessment is an approximate value based on the (broadly) estimated market value as of the previous year. There is a lag time between the estimation of valuation and delivery of the envelope.

It also fails to involve a formal site visit or viewing

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TURCOTTE of the inside of the home to consider either significant upgrades or significant deterioration.

To put this in perspective, few lenders will work with a detailed official appraisal report that is even 90 days old.

Most prefer a report completed within 30 days, as markets can move significantly month over month.

For these reasons, among others, a provincial property assessment should not be relied upon as a totally concrete indicator of value for the purposes of either purchase, sale or financing.

Always enlist a licensed professional, or perhaps even two or three, in order

to get a timely and detailed appraisal of current market value.

This will provide a much more accurate reflection of current market values reflecting recent comparable sales, value for zoning, renovations and/or other unique features to the property.

An appraiser is an educated, licensed and heavily regulated third party offering an unbiased valuation of the property in question.

Think of your provincial property assessment as something akin to a weather forecast spanning far larger and more diverse areas than the unique ecosystem that is your neighbourhood, street, and specific property.

The forecast may call for rain in your city, yet you might have a ray of sunshine radiating upon your street specifically.

Jean-Guy Turcotte is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Clever tips to help make your house a home Merriam-Webster’s dictionary definition: Hom-ey (adjective) comfortable, or familiar like home. It is short and sweet but how exactly do we make our homes more comfortable and familiar for us so that they are truly a retreat?

Décor expert Sally Morse, the director of creative services at the window treatment company Hunter Douglas, offers tips on how to make a space your own, as follows: Light the way. “A great place to start on any design project is with lighting.

“The correct lighting sets the perfect ambiance.” From rustic re-purposed mason jars to luxurious crystal chandeliers, there are so many options from which to choose.

Shop around for a look that works for you, or seek out custom-crafted items if you can’t find the “wow” factor you are seeking in a store.

Dress up your hobbies. Family photographs and sentimental items are sure to make you feel at home.

You can take it a step further, however, by artfully turning your hobbies into stylish décor accents.

“It’s important that this doesn’t look like a childhood art project, but rather that it pays homage to a favourite sport or vacation spot,” Morse advises. If tennis is your game, for example, give a nod to the vintage side and decorate a wall with antique wooden racquets. If you’ve got an impressive jewelry collection, mirrored trays and

glass stands are a pretty way to display your charms and trinkets.

Natural, timeless materials. Another way to add comfort and your own special style to a space is by using organic materials like grass and bamboo. They add a timeless appeal and help restore balance with the techno-centric, hectic outside world. Hunter Douglas Provenance woven wood shades provide a wealth of grass, bamboo and wood designs and the newest collection includes pearlized and metallic finishes, gold tones, light neutrals, pops of colour and lightweight weaves. Easy, affordable battery-powered motorization is available for most of the company’s products.

New life to old memories. Even if history wasn’t your favourite subject, it’s easy to appreciate the beauty of a one-of-a-kind antique. An 18th-century armoire has seen more history and special moments than many people do in a lifetime, and it’s exciting to imagine all of the scenes that took place before the piece found its way into your home. “People can feel a distinct connection to their antiques,” Morse notes. “Walking in your front door and seeing a special antique can really lift your mood.”

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