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Local teacher nominated for national honour Amanda Wilson shortlisted for a Canadian Family Teacher Award

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local educator has been shortlisted for a Canadian Family Teacher Award, a national recognition of her efforts as a teacher in the Red Deer community.

Amanda Wilson is a Grade 4/5 split teacher from École Barrie Wilson, named after her father. She has been teaching in Red Deer since she received her credentials, and is happy to call the City home.

The contest has recognized 12 educators from across the country in this nomination. Votes can be cast repeatedly online until June 18th at www.canadianfamily. ca/teacher-awards/vote-now.

“It is incredibly humbling and I’m incredibly honoured. I’m surrounded by greatness every day. Everyone in the building I work with, and the district is incredible. There are amazing things happening all around me, all the time. To be the person who was kind of picked out by parents to be nominated is pretty incredible,” Wilson said.

With both parents in the educational system, Wilson said she tried to fight the “teacher genes.” She entered into a pre-med program and eventually transferred to psychology. She said after graduating and traveling, she realized she had a lifelong love of teaching in coaching gymnastics and returned to receive her education degree.

“The students make my day everyday.

They are just incredible. The things that they can do, and the things they know and the things they share – they make me laugh all the time and there is nothing better than seeing them have a moment where they finally understand something, or seeing them get excited about something new that they’ve learned,” she said.

“I’m really fortunate this year because I did get to move to the new school that was named after my dad. I have kind of a unique classroom set-up. We have a dividing wall, sort of what like you’d see in a gym, between two rooms. She’s got a three/ four split on her side of the wall, and I have a four/five split on my side of the wall.”

She said this classroom set-up has allowed her and the other teacher to collaborate in a very unique, constructive way. She said this has been a pleasant experience for them as well as their students, who seem to appreciate being able to share ideas amongst each other.

“It has been a learning curve, but I think the students are really enjoying it. That teacher and I have a similar teaching philosophy, so it works really well. We’re able to build on each other’s strengths and I

VOTE – Amanda Wilson has been nominated for a Canadian Family Teacher Award, a national parent-driven contest that recognizes her outstandKalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express ing impact as a teacher in the Red Deer community. think that’s been a really great opportunity for everyone in the room.”

Wilson started off her teaching career in Red Deer at Mountview Elementary School, and began teaching at École Barrie Wilson when it opened in 2014. The school has offered new opportunities in the way of accessible technologies and teaching strategies. École Barrie Wilson uses a project-based learning approach, which allows teachers and students to draw connections between multiple subjects to develop a deeper understanding of concepts. It supplements traditional classroom methods with handson projects to allow students to develop deeper understandings of topics.

“The school itself is awesome. Because everything is new, it works well. We’ve kind of got all the current state-of-the-art stuff, which is always helpful. The staff here is really amazing. Everybody is so ea-

ger to try new things and so onboard. We took on project-based learning and everyone just jumped onboard and said, ‘Yeah, we’ll give it a try,’ so every classroom in the school has tried to do a project-based learning project at least once in the year.”

Wilson is also extremely engaged in her student’s learning, and utilizes the school’s e-portfolio system to communicate with students and parents. Part of her nomination recognized an outstanding effort in these areas. In the nomination press release, Canadian Family said, “Ms. Wilson makes a point of communicating to her students’ parents regularly via notes, emails and postcards to share success stories and sweet moments she has shared with her students.”

Wilson said she is very proud to be a part of the Red Deer community.

She said she feels humbled by the recognition of her community and is glad she

can represent it.

“We have a pretty incredible group of people there. I was born and raised here and I moved away to go to school for a little bit, and it didn’t feel like home. Red Deer has always been my home. I think it is full of really incredible people and really incredible opportunities,” she said.

“We always seem to have something cool going on, like the Memorial Cup, or the Winter Games – there is always something that Red Deer gets behind and I think that I’m fortunate to work in a community with such amazing people. That just passes onto the students who are the next generations of Red Deerians.”

Wilson has so far received more than 26,000 votes – close to only two of the other nominated teachers who have received approximately 27,000 and 28,000 votes respectively. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Marking Brain Injury Awareness Month

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express For those who have suffered a brain injury, there is often much to learn over again. And there can be an array of challenges in terms of finding and connecting with a supportive circle as well.

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month and the staff, volunteers and clients of the Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS) hope the public can become better informed about the impacts and complexities of brain injury.

The Society has been helping individuals and families deal with the effects of traumatic or acquired brain injury since 1991 – free of charge.

Richard Langohr, 54, suffered a brain injury in the early 1990s in Calgary which left him with significant memory problems. Distant memories are easier to retrieve then events that happened very recently, even the day prior, he explained. He doesn’t recall the fall from 8th Avenue bridge on Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail that caused the injury either.

He was first sent to Foothills Hospital, and was also in a coma for five months. “The doctors were unsure what was going to happen to me – whether I was going to come out of the coma or not,” he said. And if he did recover, they had no idea how the injury would impact him cognitively.

Eventually, he went to Alberta Hospital Ponoka – now known as The Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury – and he speaks of his time there as incredibly helpful and restorative.

“I had a tremendous three years,” he said. After leaving the Centre he settled in Red Deer and soon became a part of CABIS.

He’d like for people to build a better understanding of brain injury, as that would work towards a better sense of understanding.

“Brain injury is not a disease – it’s something that happens to a lot of people. We all have problems. Besides brain injuries, there are other problems in life that come along.”

Jeff Booth suffered a brain injury in an accident in the early 1990s as well. He was not even 20 years old. “I was in an accident on the way home after work from the oil rigs,” he explained, adding after initial treatment he also spent time recovering at Ponoka as well. “It was helpful and they re-taught me how to do just about everything. I couldn’t walk and I couldn’t eat.”

He’s been involved with CABIS for about 10 years. “You get to talk to other brain-injured people, and discuss all sorts of things,” he said, adding that belonging to CABIS has certainly been helpful. Club CABIS – a social drop-in support group spearheaded by survivors - started meeting in the early 1990s. Jean Stinson, president of CABIS, said the organization hosts Club CABIS twice a month. There are also peer support groups and a caregiver support group once a month.

And with June being Brain Injury Awareness Month, several events are slated for the coming weeks. Post Concussion Syndrome presents speakers Doug Rowe and Dr. Norman Hoffman for the ‘Heads Up Concussion in High School Sports’ session on June 8th at The Hub on Ross, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A picnic runs June 24th at Rotary Park from 5 to 8 p.m.

As mentioned, Club CABIS is a social drop-in session which

meets the first and third Thursday afternoon of each month between 1:30-3 p.m. CABIS also operates with no government funding and must rely on donors plus grants and the generosity of the community via fundraisers - these include the annual silent auction set for June 19th-21st at Parkland Mall, plus the Wellness Ride which runs Aug. 15th.

Mark Bough, 41, suffered several severe injuries and a brain injury in a crash in August of 2012. He was in a coma for about six and half weeks and received further care in hospital for about 11 months altogether.

He said the injury, in particular, has affected him in regards to his emotions. And adjusting to life post-accident was extraordinarily hard. “The main injury that I have is emotional control,” he explained. “Part of the issue is that sometimes, I don’t realize that I’ve been triggered. I can

start to get angry and raising my voice, and I’m not even aware that I’m doing it. The people that are close to me have actually been instructed to basically tap me on the shoulder and say, ‘Mark, you are getting mad’. As soon as I realize it, I can usually calm down pretty quickly.”

Another loss is the ability to work again, he said, adding he broke his back and neck in several places as well. “I get very tired, and an emotional day can wear me right out.”

As to Brain Injury Awareness Month, he refers to the range of injuries as being essentially invisible to people. They can misunderstand the symptoms, such as speaking slowly, for intoxication or a mental disability. Sadly, people can also be very intimidated by those with brain injuries.

“For me, it’s about recognizing that a brain injury can happen to anybody,” said Stinson. “And

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“I think that’s always been very important – Club CABIS – for people to come in and meet others who have brain injuries. They can come here and feel a part of a bigger family. Relationships are formed.”

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BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Westerner Days is set to kick off in Red Deer next month and officials promise this year’s events will include fun for the whole family.

Westerner Days takes place July 15th-19th with the annual pancake breakfast at Bower Mall on July 11th.

This year’s theme plays on the agriculture aspect of Westerner Days. Organizers are hoping people come out and ‘horse around’ on the midway, ‘pig out’ in the Grub Hub and ‘groove to the mooosic’ on the main stage.

“It’s all about having fun and being a little ‘punny’ with our campaign,” said Meghan Gustum, marketing manager at Westerner Park.

Fair-goers can purchase a Ride All Day pass as well as a MEGA Pass, which is new this year.

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It does not include rides or parking. Cost for the pass is $30.

The Ride All Day pass is $34 and includes gate admission and unlimited mid-

way rides for any one day of the fair. This pass does not include parking.

Both passes are available for purchase on June 15th and will be on sale until July 14th at participating Mac’s and Central Alberta Co-op locations.

The midway will include 40 rides, provided by North American Midway, including 18 thrill rides, 13 family rides and nine kiddie rides.

There are a number of entertainers that will be featured on the main stage in the Centrium including Wide Mouth Mason and Big Sugar on July 15th, The Headpins and Platinum Blonde on July 16th, High Valley and The Road Hammers on July 17th, and The Boom Chucka Boys, Lindsay Ell and Kira Isabella on July 18th.

All concerts start at 8 p.m. with the doors opening at 7 p.m.

All concerts are free of charge with gate admission and seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“This year we are really excited because we have 10 acts over five nights on our main stage,” said Gustum.

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Another new aspect of this year’s Westerner Days will be a Morning of Faith on July 19th – a nondenominational service before the grounds open to the general public.

“We will open the grounds at 9 a.m. for anyone wishing to attend the 10:30 a.m. service,” said Gustum.

“We will not be charging admission, however parking fees will still be in effect.

“Guests would then be welcome to stay on the grounds and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the fair.”

Guests will also be encouraged to bring a nonperishable donation for the Red Deer and District Food Bank with them to the service.

“We are committed to our community and therefore very excited about the opportunity to provide another chance for the community to engage and celebrate together,” said Graham Heron, president and board chair at Westerner Park.

In addition, for many, Westerner Days is an annual tradition, however, it is not on the event calendar for some Central Albertans due to illness.

Continuing the ‘Share the Fair’ program, Westerner Days offers the opportunity for sick kids to have the experience.

Various entertainers of this year’s event will visit the Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta and the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on July 16th to perform for patients and their families.

“It is at events like Westerner Days that childhood memories are created and last for years to come,” said Gustum.

“We are pleased to offer a program that allows all kids, regardless if they can physically attend our event or not, the opportunity to create those same memories.”

As well, for many families, due to financial constraints, they are unable to attend the fair.

In 2013, Westerner Park created the ‘We All Play’ program. The program provided 100 families with complimentary admission and parking to Westerner Days.

Passes were distributed through Family Services of Central Alberta to families who would otherwise not be able to attend.

Last year the program expanded, and families with Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre will also have the opportunity to take a much needed break from the day-to-day demands of a child with special needs and play.

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Thousands of vamps, the top part of a moccasin, and symbolic tobacco packages have been put together across Canada to recognize and honour the thousands of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and children of the country. As well, it pays tribute to the families and the community affected by these losses and promotes empowering women and making them feel safe.

Mandy Grifiths is a former Red Deerian who became involved with the local efforts in WWOS shortly before moving to Vancouver Island. She and her family came to visit Red Deer during the opening of the installation, and said it has been an emotionally packed experience.

“Walking through the installation is hard at first, and it’s overwhelming and it’s a struggle until you come around the corner and see the lodge. You feel hopeful. When you come around the other corner, there are good things. Everything is straightened out and brighter. It’s empow-

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“These women are human beings who had a life. They had a mom and a dad and were born into this world. They were loved and everything else, no matter what situation they had in their life, whether they went onto the streets or abuse – whatever.”

The installation has been laid out and arranged with extreme care and decisiveness.

First, visitors may receive a ceremonial smudge cleansing prior to entering, and then begin to move into the exhibit. The first sets of vamps are from the east side of Vancouver, where a large amount of attention was first created on the issue.

The exhibit features a centrepiece area that has been dedicated in part to the families in the local area who have lost loved ones.

Located inside a symbolic lodge are the vamps representing children and babies.

“The hardest part is seeing the baby vamps because it’s hard to feel that they have either been beaten to death, or murdered or died while in care. It’s just hard.

But, I know the lodge, too and it’s healing and it always feels good to me. It’s always home. It’s hopeful.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Officials react to education announcements The restoration of funding for education is welcome news for Red Deer Public Schools, officials have said.

Last week David Eggen, minister of education confirmed the elimination of funding cuts that had been announced by the former government. These cuts had been a major concern for school boards across the province.

“We welcome these important funding announcements which clearly show that education is a priority for the new government and the people of Alberta,” said Bev Manning,

Accessing health advice via 8-1-1 Getting health advice around the clock just got simpler with the introduction of the 811 phone number for Health Link, Alberta’s free, 24/7 health information and advice line.

The number replaces the 10-digit local numbers in Calgary and Edmonton as well as the provincewide toll-free number. The old numbers will continue to direct callers to Health Link for the time being. In a medical emergency, Albertans should continue to dial 911 or visit the nearest emergency department.

“Health Link is an invaluable service that gives Albertans across the province telephone access to registered nurses and other health professionals,” said Sarah Hoffman, minister of health and minister of seniors. “By changing Health Link’s number to 811, access to experienced, responsive health advice will be even easier. This is

the kind of universal, accessible, public health care delivery that Albertans expect and depend on.”

Health Link supported more than one million Albertans last year, often preventing trips to the emergency department. Of those who called with a health concern, nearly half (48%) were given advice to care for themselves at home, 36% were told to visit their doctor or another health care provider and just 16% were advised to go to the emergency department.

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Red Deer Public Schools has developed a draft budget for the 2015/16 school year and will address needs that emerge in classrooms and across the district in September. The new funding will allow them to address the key priorities and directions established by the board.

Last week the NDP government announced funding for enrolment growth for the 2015/2016 school year will be re-instated and will be based on each board’s Sept.

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OPINION Summer fun downtown What has now become a summer tradition in the downtown core is officially ready for the season.

The City’s downtown certainly has seen its fair share of changes over the last number of years. The community has made great strides in trying to make downtown more friendly and welcoming and so far, they have done a fine job.

And with the addition of the Ross Street Patio, City folks are taking advantage of the downtown even more.

The Ross Street Patio offers a trendy spot for Red Deerians to have lunch, grab a coffee and catch up with friends.

The area, located in the north lanes of Ross St. adjacent to Veterans’ Park, offers lots of greenery in the form of planters and shrubs and a number of patio tables with umbrellas that offer an inviting feel.

In addition to that, a number of free concerts and performances are set to take place at the space and are planned throughout the summer – inviting even more people to the area.

Of course even with its successes, we still hear from the naysayers and over the years we have heard concerns of loss of parking and slower traffic movement through the area. But we think the pros definitely outweigh the cons in this case and the Ross Street Patio has already proven its success.

On a hot summer day the patio is packed and people, who maybe otherwise wouldn’t think to ‘hang out’ in the downtown, are there enjoying the sights and sounds. Of course this is great for the businesses in the area too as many will wander the shops as well. It’s always important to feed the heart of the City and the Ross Street Patio does just that.

The Patio has also been a welcome addition to street festivals that take place in the area as well including CentreFest and Fiestaval – both of which are upcoming this summer. The annual Downtown Market has also partnered with the Ross Street Patio and events are now held on Wednesday nights in collaboration with the Market.

It’s great to see the added activity to the downtown core – especially since it’s positive activity. In the past downtown was a deserted area of the City and many stories coming out of the core were that of crime and prostitution.

With more positive activity, Red Deerians are hearing the good news stories instead.

The City has done a great job with the redevelopment of the area by adding elements of trendiness while also keeping the historical aspects of the downtown as well – something that the area is really known for.

Facts the government needs to know to write its first budget The NDP government in Alberta has delayed introducing its first budget until the fall, which should give its new MLAs time to think about how they’ll collect and spend Albertans’ money. But to properly manage the estimated $48.4 billion in provincial budget expenditures, it helps to become familiar with where the money is currently being spent.

First, I would like to be clear that some goals - universal access to education and healthcare - are laudable, but that doesn’t mean governments should own and operate every school and every hospital.

While provincial governments are not complete monopolists within those two areas, much of the delivery of such necessary services are limited to government unions which have no in-

Mark

MILKE terest in delivering services more efficiently. Here’s one fact to remember - in Canada, 70.6% of healthcare money is spent by government, with much of the government-related delivery being unionized.

That fact is unsettling as government monopolies (or near monopolies, in the case of government-provided education and healthcare), just like those that occur in the private sector, offer a lack of options and allows one supplier to charge high prices while

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As for how the money is spent, staffing costs in Alberta, as in many organizations, are significant - almost 50% or $24 billion of provincial expenditures went to government and public-sector compensation costs in 2014/15.

This leads to this question for Alberta’s NDP government - does it understand that the government sector enjoys a compensation premium relative to the private sector?

In Alberta, governmentsector workers and others in the broad public sector reap a 6.9% wage premium over private-sector workers in similar jobs, accounted for by education, length of time in the workforce, age, among other factors.

But that wage premium doesn’t take into account the fact that almost 78 % of government-sector workers in Alberta have a registered pension plan. More than 97% of that 78% are in the gold-plated defined benefits plan.

In the private sector, just under 22% have registered pension plans, with only about four in 10 of those receiving the guaranteed defined benefits variety.

The wage premium also doesn’t take into account that government- and public-sector workers in Alberta retire more than one year earlier than privatesector workers (and thus start their defined benefit pensions earlier).

Why does all of this matter? Because those higherthan-private-sector wages, generous and early retire-

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ment pensions, and other benefits come from the public treasury, that is, from taxpayers. And unless one believes that tax dollars grow on magical tax trees, money taxed away from people means one of two things: 1) Money is diverted from families and their priorities, such as saving for higher education or retirement. Politicians, especially new ones, should keep in mind that families have other needs, ones often very different from the priorities of politicians.

2) These days we’re all getting less for the taxes we’re paying.

Ab ove - p r ivat e - s e c t o r salaries and generous pension plans come at the cost of building new or refurbished old schools and hospitals or from hiring new teachers, nurses and

doctors. Simply put, when additional tax dollars are spent on those already employed in the government system, governments are pushing on a string in any attempt to improve the quality and quantity of education, healthcare and other programs the government is heavily involved in courtesy of our tax dollars.

The new Alberta government may wish to review these hard facts and real numbers in advance of its fall budget – at least if its guiding assumption is not to simply tax and spend with abandon.

Mark Milke is a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and coauthor with Milagros Palacios of Fumbling the Alberta Advantage: How Alberta Squandered a Decade of High Energy Prices. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Wolf’s Botanical celebrates 30 years in Lacombe

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Business Profile

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express

In addition to their location, Wolf’s Botanical Greenhouses and Nurseries can also be found weekly at Farmers’ Markets A Central Alberta greenhouse is in both Red Deer and Lacombe. celebrating 30 years of success.

Each year, each flower is carefully plantAfter three decades, Wolf’s Botanical ed by hand. Wolf’s Botanical Greenhouses Greenhouses and Nurseries continue to and Nurseries offer the highest quality of grow and expand. The greenhouse is cele- plants by using organic fertilizer – they do brating its 30th anniversary June 6th – 7th not use any chemical sprays. with a number of activities.

Not only do Wolf’s BotaniSunny 94 will be on site both cal Greenhouses and Nurser“WE LOVE WHAT ies offer the best in quality of days and hourly gift draws, WE DO AND WE flowers, they offer landscaping starting Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm with the ribbon cutting and design as well, including TAKE GREAT scheduled for noon. Draws on retaining walls and PRIDE IN WHAT sidewalks, Sunday happen from noon – 3 fire pits. There is a tree nursWE DO” pm, culminating in the final ery and they offer RV storage draw for a $500 value gift certifion site.

INGRID cate for the lucky winner.

“When people come out Enjoy a barbeque sponsored HAINZMANN to the greenhouse, it is very

by BMO with all proceeds going welcoming and we have very to the East Lacombe 4H Beef Club. friendly and helpful staff. We have people “We love what we do and we take on hand who can help design a yard or great pride in what we do,” said Ingrid acreage,” said Hainzmann.

Hainzmann, owner of Wolf’s Botanical One of the business’s newest ventures Greenhouses and Nurseries. has been a ‘wedding island’ for couples to The greenhouse is located just 8 kms get married on near the greenhouse. Siteast of Lacombe on Hwy. 12 and 1.5 kms uated amongst natural landscape, brides south on the Prentiss Rd. and grooms can get married on site and

Hanging Baskets Incredible Variety Selection of Sizes

then have use of the greenhouse and the surrounding grounds for photos.

“The weddings have been very successful and we have enjoyed being able to offer that opportunity to brides and grooms because we really do have a beautiful space,” said Hainzmann.

Wolf’s Botanical Greenhouses and Nurseries offers a variety of items including perennials, annuals, tomatoes, mini vegetable gardens, roses, geraniums, hanging baskets, planters, shrubs, trees, potting soil, peat moss and fertilizers.

The greenhouse also supplies flowers annually for the City of Lacombe, Red Deer College as well as numerous golf courses and businesses in the area.

• Annuals • Perennials • Herbs

H i id h i ffor gardend Hainzmann said her passion ing stems from when she was young.

“I just love flowers. As a little kid I was always in the dirt.”

Wolf’s Botanical Greenhouses and Nurseries is open seven days a week from May 1 until September. For more information, call 403-782-5729 or visit www.wolfsbotanical.com. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com p

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POLICE BRIEFS RCMP INVESTIGATE FRAUD Red Deer RCMP have obtained surveillance photos of a man who used stolen identification to open an account at the Brick in Red Deer and fraudulently purchase almost $10,000 worth of items.

On Feb. 5th, a wallet was stolen from a vehicle in Inglewood; several small purchases were made shortly afterward with the victim’s credit cards before the cards were cancelled.

Then on Feb. 17th an account at the Brick in Red Deer was opened in the victim’s name, using identification stolen with his wallet. The suspect ordered a number of items and picked them up the next day at a Calgary distribution centre of the Brick; he loaded the items into a U-Haul and drove away. The victim learned about the fraud after the fact when he received an invoice from the Brick.

RCMP urge anyone with information that will help identify the suspect to contact the Red Deer RCMP

by Erin Fawcett

at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit. com.

TWO REPORTS OF PET POISONING Red Deer RCMP have received two complaints of dogs being poisoned in the Kentwood neighbourhood.

The first complaint came in on May 22nd when a resident reported that her two dogs had become ill and were believed to have been poisoned.

RCMP verified that the symptoms the dogs suffered were con-

sistent with poisoning.

On May 26th, RCMP received a second report where a resident of Kentwood suspected his dog had been poisoned, resulting in its death.

RCMP investigation has not resulted in any witnesses or suspects regarding these incidents, and police have no information as to what type of poison may have been used.

Poisoning pets is a criminal offence; potential charges for these acts of cruelty include Criminal Code 445 (injuring or endangering animals other than cattle) and Criminal Code 445.1 (causing animals or birds unnecessary suffering). Pet owners concerned about their pet’s health or symptoms their pet is showing should contact their veterinarian.

If you have information regarding these incidents, call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com.

RCMP are investigating an assault alleged to have occurred in February 2014, after the victim recently came forward.

On Feb. 20th or 21st, the victim, a 44-year-old man from the Brooks area, was travelling and stopped in Red Deer, where he met two men and went to a local pub with them.

While standing outside behind the pub, it is alleged the victim was assaulted and robbed and left unconscious in a nearby dumpster. He regained consciousness the next morning when a waste management company emptied the dumpster into their truck.

The driver had his window open and was able to hear the victim calling for help.

The victim sustained a number of injuries believed to be the result of an assault. The victim was taken to hospital and treated for his injuries.

As a result of their investigation

into this incident, Red Deer RCMP believe the assault and robbery may have taken place in the alley behind Albert’s Family Restaurant and Lounge just off of Ross Street and 47th Ave. RCMP continue to investigate, and are looking for witnesses who were in the area of the Co-op Plaza the night of Feb. 20th or 21st and who may have seen something related to these events.

If you can identify the man in the attached sketch or have information regarding this crime, call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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A new charge has been added to the case of a man charged with impaired driving causing death.

Chad Ryan Connatty, 30, faces numerous charges after a collision on May 20th in Red Deer that resulted in the death of a 44-year-old Springbrook man. He has been charged with impaired driving causing death, operation of a motor vehicle while driving with a blood alcohol level over .08 causing death,

by Erin Fawcett

impaired operation of a motor vehicle, blood alcohol exceeding .08 and driving while disqualified. He has also been charged with possession of marijuana.

Connatty is currently also before the courts on two other matters.

Red Deer RCMP responded to a collision between a Ford 150 and a motorcycle May 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of 19th St. and 30th Ave. Witnesses attempted to administer CPR to the driver of the motorcycle until Red Deer EMS and firefighters arrived. EMS

staff worked to save the victim. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The collision occurred when the truck, which was driving northbound on 30th Ave., attempted to turn left onto 19th St. and collided with the motorcycle, which was driving south on 30th Ave. The victim was wearing a helmet.

Connatty was arrested at the scene for impaired driving causing death and was taken into custody.

Connatty will make his third court appearance on June 12th.

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fyi EVENTS The ninth annual Central Alberta Children’s Festival runs June 5th-6th at the Recreation Centre Park. Friday hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out www. centralalbertachildrensfestival.ca for more information.

The Good Sam Travelling Club invites those interested in having fun and camping to a breakfast on the first Saturday of every month at Albert’s Restaurant in the Co-op mall at 8:45 a.m. If interested, call Roy at 403-346-8546 or Roberta at 403-391-6557.

The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell June 4th at 12:15 – 1 p.m. featuring Claude Godin Groove Ensemble. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and tea provided by Cafe Noir.

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+ GST. This in includes the main manual, a po manual pocket guide, all the supplies needed and refreshments. You will receive a certificate once the course and exam are complete and the certificate is valid for three years. The course is held at Rhino Integrated Safety Services Ltd. Contact us for more information and to register. petfirstaid@rhinotraining.ca. 403-896-PETS (7387).

It’s almost Summer Unlimited Time at the YARD Yoga again; Red Deer’s not-for-profit yoga studio!

Registrations are open for one, two, or three months of Summer Unlimited Yoga classes to Aug. 21st. Enjoy a variety of styles in smaller classes for a more personal approach to your yoga.

guests. Call 403-346-9238 or visit www.eckankar-wisdom.org <http://www.eckankar-wisdom. org> for your free book.

Living Faith Lutheran Church - welcomes everyone to our Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. We offer traditional and contemporary services with Holy Communion. Services held at Bethany CollegeSide Red Deer College.

Contact Ralph at 403-347-9852.

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

holding their annual general meeting June 9th at 7 p.m. in the social room at 5590 – 45 St. The LDA-RD invites all members and interested persons to attend the AGM. Call Marg Dunlop at 403-340-3885. If you would be interested in becoming a board member/director, leave your name and CV at the office.

Making a Joyful Noise! On June 10th the United Church of Canada will celebrate 90 years since the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational Churches united under the banner of the United Church of Canada. United Church congregations are being invited to ring their church bells 90 times. In celebration of this, Gaetz Memorial United Church

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We are so pleased to be offering Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society serves residents of this concert at The Hub On Lacombe County, Blackfalds, Clive, Springbrook, and Red Deer County Ross June 5th at 7 p.m. It is a benefit concert for the Cancer Society. We have two talented and local bands performing. At the end of the concert, two of the musicians will be cutting off Come as often as you want for needed, no need to be Scottish. will ring the bells at 10:30 a.m. eight inches of their hair. Many one low price. 403-550-9240.

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Hub On Ross. Both men will be laureate Art Programs. Openwith us. On June 7th – guest June 12th – 1 to 8 p.m. and playing on June 5th with other ing reception June 5th at 6 speaker, Rev. Doug Craig. On June 13th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. musicians. Two bands: Underp.m. Exhibition dates: through June 14th, there will be a pot Admission – $5. Door prizes, side Pattern and Claude Godin to June 20th (open for public luck lunch. On June 19th – Wise tea and refreshments, venJazz Quartet - June 5th at 7 viewing whenever the library is Women Sharing. On June 21st dors, raffle, free parking. p.m. at The Hub On Ross. Sugopen). Kiwanis Gallery, Red Deer – Father’s Day. There is bingo gested donation $15/pp $30/ Public Library, 4818 49th St. on June 24th and the men’s The Sunshine Art Experience, family. Cash only at the door. group on June 24th as well. presented by the Spirit of Clay Spiritual Tools for Success in RelaVisit us at www.cslreddeer.org.

Ceramics, runs June 13th from Red Deer Pet First Aid offers both tionships. Free discussion. June 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central private and public courses!

9th, 7-8:15 p.m. at the Red Deer Gigantic garage sale at St. CypriAlberta Co-op Garden Centre Please inquire via email at Library 4818 – 49th St. Discover ans Anglican Church in Laon Riverside Drive. You are petfirstaid@rhinotraining.ca for the secret of all relationships, combe (C&E Trail). It runs June invited to a day of shopping pricing on private courses. Our how to love yourself and all life, 6th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and peaceful sounds with some next public course is on June and how to find solace when a of Red Deer and area’s best6th and 7th and will run from 9 loved one dies. Free spiritual The Learning Disabilities Assoknown artists and musicians in a a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $150 wisdom on relationships for all ciation – Red Deer Chapter is lovely garden atmosphere. Enjoy

personally-designed and unique works of art while shopping.

There will be paintings, Raku ceramics, felt work, quality jewellery, calligraphy, greeting cards, sculpture and more.

Call 403-342-6344 or email spiritofclay@hotmail.com.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present, Hang-Ups and Insights: The 7th Annual IB and AP Art Show from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School and Hunting Hills High School held to June 20th in the Kiwanis Gallery.

The First Friday Opening is on June 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Students and Instructors will be in attendance.

Refreshments will be served.

Daytime Documentaries - June 10th 2-4 p.m. Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Waskasoo Room. This month’s documentary, ‘Fed Up’, narrated by Katie Couric, exposes the hidden truths contributing to one of the largest health epidemics in history. It follows a group of families battling to lead healthier lives and reveals why the conventional wisdom of ‘exercise and eat right’ is not ringing true for millions of people.

This program will be held in the Waskasoo Room at the library for this date only. Later programs will be held in the Snell Auditorium. A discussion facilitated by a staff member will follow the film. If you are bringing a group, or for more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100.

Mac and Cheese Luncheon for a Cause presented by GrammaLink-Africa on June 17th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gatez United Church (4758 Ross St).

Gramma-made mac and cheese, coleslaw, homemade buns and brownies, coffee and tea. $15 for lunch (eat in or take out). Tickets at the door (Visa and MasterCard accepted). All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African Grandmothers raising grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Contact Diane at 403-346-2174.

K of C Council 9559 Charity Perogie Supper, June 18th 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish Hall 3932 - 46th St. Tickets avail-

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The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their annual general meeting (AGM) June 19th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill (7150 50 Ave.) Cost is $20 per person. Please check out our website for further details on this event or to register www.rdrwa.ca. RSVP to: info@ rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403340-7379 by noon on June 15th.

Downtown Sounds @ Gaetz Concert Series. On June 21st at 3 p.m. in the Gaetz United Church sanctuary The WindRose Trio will perform featuring Matt Howatt, bassoon; Beth Levia, oboe and Rob Spady on clarinet.

Tickets are $15 per person.

Children under 12 are free. Tickets available at the door. Over the past nine years WindRose Trio has self-produced recitals featuring the most demanding music in the repertoire. Their concert repertoire includes works by Martinu, Canteloube, Francaix, and Villa-Lobos.

The Red Deer Art Club will be hosting the ACACA Zone Show June 20th-21st. at the Golden Circle. This is a juried event – winners will go on to the Alberta Wide series. The exhibit is open to the public from 1 to 6 p.m. on June 20th and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 21st. For more information see their facebook page of the ACACA web site.

June 21st is the Father’s Day Lunch at the Danish Canadian Museum – come and treat your dad to a special lunch with all the trimmings! Reservations recommended - call 403-7280019. On June 28th – Danish Service & Old Fashioned Picnic – service at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Danish and English followed by an old-fashioned picnic at 1 p.m. Beef on a bun, and dessert - $12/adults, $6/children under 10 yrs. There will be a pie auction featuring delicious recipes from local pie-makers, fashion show, songs, and oldfashion games. Come and bring your blanket and picnic basket or order the lunch just call ahead 403-728-0019 to reserve

your food. For more information about our events check out www.danishcanadians.com.

Retirement Celebration at Gaetz United Church (4758 Ross Street) for Rev. Liz Richards and Gaetz United Church Office Manager Linda Masters will be held on June 28th following the worship service at 10:30 a.m. There will be special music by the Sanctuary Choir and Golden Gaetz Ringers Handbells during the service. A potluck lunch and short program will follow the service in the Pioneer Hall downstairs. Call Leanne at 403-347-2834.

Red Deer Yoga YARD’s 19th Annual Summer Yoga Intensive

’Yoga for a Brave New World’ runs July 6th- July 12th. Registrations now open. Come join us for a class, a day, the whole week or weekend..Workshops are geared toward practitioners of all levels from beginner to advanced. 403-550-9240 or visit www.reddeeryoga.ca.

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

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

For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

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Dances sponsored by the Cen-

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

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

Bridge singles meet on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2. Bridge partners meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. There is a fee of $3. Golden Circle 4620-47 A Ave. 403-343-6074.

Registrations open now! Take to the ‘boards’ this July with Tree House Youth Theatre as we present two, week-long camps for youth age 9 – 17 years. It’s a

Dates: July 20th – 26th (ages 9-11) and July 27th –Aug. 2nd (ages 12 – 17) Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with performances on the Fridays at 4 p.m. Cost: $290. (includes an amazing THYT t-shirt). To register or for more information, contact us at treehousetheatre@ gmail.com or via phone at 403986-0631. AND registrations can be made through the website www.treehouseyouththeatre.ca.

Financial assistance is available for our programs. Please contact our office for information on partial or full scholarships.

MEETINGS The Parkland Airshed Management Zone’s (PAMZ) annual general meeting will be held June 17th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Chateau Inn, Sunset Room, 5027 Lakeshore Dr. in Sylvan Lake. This is your chance to get an update on the state of our air quality in central Alberta and find out what

is being done to monitor and manage it. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Kevin Warren, Executive Director at 403-8627046 or visit www.pamz.org.

Living with Hearing Loss? So are we! Please join us to share the highs, lows and laughs of hearing loss. Learn from our Guest Speakers. Everyone is welcome! We meet the second Friday of the month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at ABC Country Restaurant. There is no charge to attend but please RSVP as we have limited seating. speakupcentralalberta@gmail.com or (403) 356-1598. ‘Everything You Want to Know about Hearing Aids but were afraid to ask!’ Meeting on June 12th with guest speaker - Sandra Duncan, Riverland Hearing.

Learn about the different types of hearing aids available. What do you want to know? Bring your questions! No charge to attend. (This is not a sales meeting.) RSVP required as we have limited seating. Email: speakupcentralalberta@gmail. com or phone (403) 356-1598.

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

The Red Deer Celiac Support Group – need help with a glutenfree diet? Do you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

We meet the third Tuesday of the month at South Sobeys Coffee Lounge (2011 22 St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in or stay and visit. Free coffee.

We share information and give support about issues pertaining to the gluten-free lifestyle, for example symptoms, diagnosis, shopping, gluten-free products, cross contamination, recipes. In 2015, the Celiac Support Group meets June 16th, Sept. 15th, Oct. 20th and Nov. 17th. For more information, call Clarice at 403-341-4351 or Marlene at 403-346-6235. Email reddeerceliacs@yahoo.ca. You can also check out www.celiac.ca for additional details as well.

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Rock the Change at Bower Ponds this weekend

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Rock the Change is ready to rumble for their third consecutive year at the Bower Ponds stage on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.

The free, outdoor suicide awareness concert is set to take place with headliners Jamie Woodfin out of Red Deer, Jitty Rae out of Detroit, Brad Sims from Lethbridge, and Aim for Theo out of Grande Prairie.

The annual concert began three years ago when Rock the Change founder, Stacie Moore saw the importance of being ‘loud about suicide’ and wanted those fac-

ing hard times in Central Alberta to know they’re not alone.

“I just wanted people to know that there are people who are going through the same things they are,” explained Moore, elementary educator and fundraiser at Suicide Information and Education Services. “As well as that there are people there for them in times when things aren’t going so well.”

Over the course of the last three years, Moore says she has learned a lot about affecting change in the community – primarily that while it may take a great deal of time and effort to make a change, change is possible and it’s worth it when it happens.

“There have been many people who have written on our facebook page, tweeted us, or sent us emails saying how much they appreciate the event and how thankful and grateful they are that there are people making a change and raising awareness around suicide - for some people that little bit of effort from someone can mean everything.”

Moore says the best thing you can do for someone facing hard times is to let them know that you are there for them in times of trouble.

“They need to know there are people they can talk to and who they can reach out to and we want them to know they should never be ashamed of that because it’s the best thing you can do for yourself.”

Rock the Change will also be home to a Kids Corner jam-packed full of family fun, with a variety of vendors and merchandise for purchase, as well as a free photo booth.

Although the event is free, donations are accepted and appreciated.

“The last two years were awesome and a lot of people came down to support families who were grieving and people who were just really going through tough times,” explained Moore. “We want it to be a safe place and a safe environment and get as many families out to participate as possible.”

For more information on the concert visit www.facebook.com/RockTheChangeRd. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

SUMMER SCHOOL – HIGH SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES!

Why not pick up that class you need and get it ¿nished in just 4 ½ weeks during the month of July? Join us Monday to Friday from 8 am to 12 noon starting July 2nd.

All High School core subjects will be offered as well as Phys Ed 10 and CALM. Cost: Students 19 and under pay only for books. Students 20 and older: $600 plus the cost of books. Please call 403-342-1059 for more details.

SUMMER TUTORIAL CLASSES FOR GRADES 1-8

Summer review and improvement classes are offered to assist students who experience dif¿culty with Language Arts and Math. Help will be offered to improve the student’s basic skills.

Registration fee is $109. Register on our registration website: http://communityprograms.rdpsd.ab.ca or call 403-342-1059 for more details.

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ROCKING FOR A CAUSE - Elton Davidge, lead vocalist for the band ‘One Day Late’ performs

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was from McGill University.

Despite the heavy load of being a minister of a large church, college instructor and university student, he still found time to become very active in a number of religious and educational organizations.

From 1905 to 1907, he served as the general superintendent of the International Sunday School Associations.

In 1907, he moved to Red Deer where he became the minister at local Methodist Church.

One of his biggest tasks was to replace the modest little wood frame church on Blowers (51) St. with a larger, more substantial structure on the northeast corner of Ross St. and Nanton 48) Ave. The $45,000 cost was an enormous challenge.

Construction had to be delayed for two years.

However, Rev. Huestis was such a dynamo that he personally took on a great deal of the fundraising and managed to raise several thousands of dollars.

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three women to serve on a jury.

In 1927, they moved to Toronto, where Charles became the national secretary of the Lord’s Day Alliance.

He gained a national reputation as a vigorous advocate of maintaining Riverlands Gate Business Centre Sundays, not only for religious services, but also for Suite #202, 4327 - 54th Avenue ‘family and home.’ (intersection of Taylor Drive and 45 th Street) He continued to write a number of books and became a regular columnist TOLL FREE: 1-877-824-3939 for the Toronto Star. www.riverlandhearing.com The Huestis’s retired to Edmonton in 1938.

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• ‘The Chevelles’ Cabaret At 10:30 a.m. on WednesSunday, June 7 day, June 10th, Gaetz • 1/8 Mile Bracket Racing (All Day) Church in Red Deer will • Y.I.E.L.D Racing Team be celebrating the 90th anniversary of the formation of the United Church of Canada with a ringing of the church bells.

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the Leonard Gaetz Memorial Methodist Church, was finally completed in April 1910.

Meanwhile, Rev. Huestis made quite an impact on the community with his eloquence.

He frequently used quotations from English language classics and poems in his sermons.

He often closed by reciting Tennyson’s Crossing The Bar. His scriptural interpretations challenged his congregation and often precipitated a great deal of debate and controversy in the community.

In 1911, Rev Huestis became the Alberta and B.C. field secretary for the Lord’s Day Alliance.

With these new duties and the church building now finished, he decided to resign as minister at Gaetz Church. However, he and his wife decided they wanted to continue to live in Red Deer.

They consequently built a beautiful new home at on the corner of Parkvale (47) Ave. and Morrison (52) St. The residence still stands and is now home to the Wonderflow School.

Charles and Jessie remained active in a number of community organizations, particularly those in which their children were involved.

In 1922, Jessie made Canadian legal history when she became one of the first

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Charles Herbert Huestis was born in 1863 in New Brunswick.

His father was a Methodist minister who was in charge of the Methodist Book Room which distributed religious and educational publications across Canada.

Huestis got his university education at Mount Allison University and, shortly thereafter, entered the ministry.

On July 4th, 1888, he married Jessie Brown Ackman, who had been born in Devonshire England and was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. S.R. Ackman.

Rev. Huestis was posted to such pastorates as Port Hood, Bridgewater, and Sydney, Nova Scotia, as well as St. Georges, Bermuda.

In the meanwhile, he also continued his studies and received his Masters of Arts degree in 1896.

In 1901, he was posted to McDougall Methodist Church in Edmonton.

While there, he also became a philosophy instructor at Alberta College.

With his keen desire to continue learning, he completed a second Master’s degree in 1906, this time it

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Third annual ‘Walk for Aspire’ to be held this weekend

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express The third annual Walk for Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre will take on June 6th at Parkland school, beginning at 11 a.m. with a lunch to follow.

The walk serves as a time for families who access Aspire services to spend time together in the community, while also raising money to support the organization and each other. There is a registration fee of $40 for families and $10 for individuals. The walk is open to Aspire friends and families but also community members. “This walk was created three years ago by moms. It was parents of the children who attended Aspire and they all sort of connected with each other very strongly. Peer support is always the best – you get to talk to other moms about your children and share stories. They felt that they

wanted to be like any other family and wanted to be able to connect outside of this building,” said Aspire Executive Director Michelle Sluchinski.

“They wanted to be able to go to the park, to have a walk and to support an organization that they really believed in, and raise a little bit of money. That was sort of the side benefit in the beginning. It has changed a bit and last year they raised almost $10,000 just by those parents and participants collecting pledges.

“Now, it’s not only those parents that come out but we also get many of our Aspire staff and we also have grandparents, and friends and family who just want to support those families in their journey with their children,” she said.

The walk will be held at Parkland School where there is a barrier-free playground available for families after the walk. The

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MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 2nd day of June, 2015, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: BENALTO 1. K. Challand – 16.1-metre front yard setback relaxation for the construction of an accessory building within the front yard on Lot 2, Blk 1, Plan 082-9047, NE 30-38-2-5.

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“The parents that started Aspire 30 years ago believed there should not be any financial barriers for families and that was the philosophy that we’ve kept up to this day. If someone needs the service, or diagnosis or the support, we are there for them. We do that through help from this very generous Central Alberta community.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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However, many of the parents will also just sort of take an envelope and off they go collecting pledges from their friends and families,” said Sluchinski.

“Like I said, last year there was almost $10,000 that was raised. We were so grateful and excited because that is tremendous for our organization. That just goes straight to our annual operating needs.”

She said the moms who organize the walk understand that the money they raise not only supports Aspire, but supports other families who need help ac-

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registration fees will also cover a barbeque lunch that follows the short walk.

The route is wheelchair accessible, and all walkers, guide dogs and specialized strollers are welcome.

Families will raise money by collecting donations that will go towards supporting Aspire programs such as their scholarship.

The scholarship program helps remove financial barriers for families that need to access the Aspire services. “The families raise money by collecting pledges. We’ve added a new aspect to that this year in

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CITY BRIEFS

ROSS STREET PATIO READY TO PARTY

June 5th marks the official opening for the Ross Street Patio, which is returning for its fourth season with a series of Ross Street Patio Parties featuring live entertainment.

Joining us for the opening celebration is local singer-songwriter Randi Boulton from 12 – 1 p.m. From 4 – 6 p.m., guests will experience a mix of jazz, funk and blues by local band St. Groove.

The City will offer entertainment from 12 – 1 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. on the first Friday of each of the summer months, while the DBA will focus on Tuesday and Thursday lunch hours and Wednesday evenings during the Downtown Market. Events are free and open to the public. For more, visit www.reddeer.ca/ rossstreetpatio.

START FOR DISCOVERY CANYON DELAYED The opening of Discovery Canyon at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area, originally scheduled for June 1st, has been delayed.

The area will be out of service as the City of Red Deer Recreation, Parks & Culture section works to address repair and maintenance requirements. The City anticipates the facility will open on June 6th.

For more, visit www.reddeer.ca.

TAX NOTICES ARE IN THE MAIL This year’s Property Tax Notices are in the mail, and they have a new look. The format of the notices is changing as a result of bringing a new system online.

Property owners are encouraged to pay early to ensure their payment is processed

by Mark Weber on time and avoid late penalties. Property owners should receive their property tax bill within the next week. Property tax payments are due on or before June 30th.

Those who choose to pay property taxes in one lump sum can do so by coming in person to the City Hall cashiers.

The June 30th deadline does not apply to property owners who are enrolled in The City’s Tax Instalment Plan (TIP) as of June 15th. Property owners can join TIP by filling out an application. Details are available from the Revenue & Assessment Services department or by visiting the web site at www.reddeer.ca/TIP. Property owners who do not receive their tax notice by June 5th should contact Revenue & Assessment Services at 403-342-8126 or stop by Revenue & Assessment Services, which is located on the fourth floor of City Hall at 4914 48 Ave.

TRANSIT EXTENDS SMALL BUS TRIAL Red Deer Transit is extending the trial run of the new smaller bus route, servicing Ross Street, Michener Avenue and the Extendicare on Michener Hill by two weeks.

The bus became available for this extended time, which allowed for the City to continue the route. The route was scheduled to end on May 23rd, but will now continue until June 13th.

The new smaller bus is 30 ft. long and can seat 24 riders. For further information on Red Deer Transit, visit www.reddeer.ca/transit.

CELEBRATE CLEAN AIR DAY The City of Red Deer, Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, Alberta Environment and Sustainable

Resource Development (ESRD), NOVA Chemicals and Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) are hosting Clear Air Day June 3rd at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is celebrated during Environment Week, May 31st to June 6th. Throughout the day there will be multiple events hosted at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel including the Enviro Fair Local environmental organizations will be set up throughout the hotel lobby.

This event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PAMZ Action HERO PAMZ will hand out their annual Action HERO (Healthy Environment by Reducing Ozone) awards to several local organizations for their efforts in combating ground level ozone. Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. in the Palermo Room.

Vehicle Emissions Testing Clinic As part of Clean Air Day June 3, residents can see how efficiently their gas-powered vehicles are running by visiting the free vehicle emissions testing clinic at the east side of the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel parking lot near the Tesla electric car chargers, anytime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To learn more about Clean Air Day, visit www.reddeer.ca/cleanairday.

SPRAY PARK AND RECREATION CENTRE OUTDOOR POOL OPEN Residents are reminded the Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play and the Recreation Centre outdoor pool open for the season.

The Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play is located at the northwest corner of Rotary Recreation Park, at 47A Ave. and 48 St. It includes a 7,500 sq. ft. spray pad with 35

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SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR PARKS & RECREATION TO WIN June is Recreation & Parks Month and a time to experience and celebrate some of Red Deer’s most loved spaces and places.

The City of Red Deer is asking residents to show how much they enjoy City parks and recreation facilities by participating in a photo contest.

During the month of June, residents can take a picture of themselves and/or their friends (with their permission) in a Red Deer park or recreation facility and post the image online using Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #rdWhereDoYouPlay to enter.

Weekly draws for RPC Gift Cards will be made throughout the month of June.

June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is a fun and exciting way to celebrate recreation and parks and promote their many benefits.

JRPM Ambassadors from all over Alberta, including the City of Red Deer, engage residents in local events, programs and activities that encourage participation and exploration in recreation and parks. JRPM is endorsed by the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association.

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ENTERTAINMENT Abstract images melded with realistic sensibilities City artist Marianne Harris is gearing up for various painting showcases

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express City artist Marianne Harris has a mesmerizing way with capturing what she describes as abstract scenes that are superimposed by realism.

Her remarkable capabilities as painter aren’t limited to that concept by any means – as any visitor to her home can see, she captures all kinds of scenes and images in a range of compelling ways.

Her fifth annual open house show and sale runs June 5th-7th at 95 Piper Dr. Hours on June 5th are from 6 to 10 p.m.

On Saturday, the show runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is being hosted by Harris’s Paintwerx Studios.

She also has an exhibit coming up at The Gallery on Main in Lacombe, with the opening reception on July 17th from 5 to 9 p.m. That exhibit runs through to Aug. 7th.

Harris, who is originally from Edmonton, said her love for artistic expression was sparked back in her elementary school years. Where this knack came from is anyone’s guess, as her folks weren’t the ‘artsy’ type. But as the years passed, she kept at it and her skills flourished. She took courses but mainly Harris is self-taught, with an obviously natural flair.

“Currently, I really enjoy the more abstract with realism superimposed – if there is an actual name for that, I don’t know what it is,” she explains with a smile.

“You can, for example, still read it as a landscape of sorts,” she says, referring to a specific painting hanging in her kitchen area. “You can see trees and rocks – but then you look around those and see these other things.

“So the process for me is interesting – it can be a trial and error kind of thing – but then there’s that (great) feeling when it does come together.”

Harris has said she is inspired by a variety of subject matter, but that adventures from her travels and people in any setting are among her favourite subjects to paint.

“I strive to depict their story and personalities with paint on paper. My artwork is a result of my personal impression of nature and people’s activities, and I trust it will evoke an emotion in the viewer also, and through the pieces be able to catch a

EXPRESSION – Red Deer artist Marianne Harris shows how it’s done in her basement studio recently. She’s gearing up for an open house this weekend.

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glimpse of where I’ve been and what I’ve seen,” she notes on her web site.

Years earlier, she focused more on high realism, based on photographic images.

“Can I reproduce this photograph? That’s how I started, and I did that for quite a few years.”

These days, she can work from home so it’s a nice balance of managing the house, doing her day job and pouring out her inspiration into an array of paintings. There doesn’t seem to be much in the way of limitations in terms of what she can do – her paintings are a wonder in balancing both subtle and bold nuances of shimmering light and vivid colour.

“I took a beginner workshop course in Stony Plain, and that really got me going,” she said. “That would have been in my

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early 20s,” she recalls, adding that along with a growing passion for painting came marriage, the raising of three sons and a career in medical transcription. So finding time to fit in some painting has, at times, been something of a challenge. She’s also taught several courses and classes over the years, and loves sharing her skills with others in a number of age groups.

Still, she finds the pursuit absolutely exhilarating – and fulfilling.

“There is so much that is exciting about it,” she said, referring to the multitude of styles and media that an artist can explore.

“I also think that what has kept me going is that my student base was such that they always wanted to try something new, too. So I always had to keep a step ahead of them,” she said. “Consequently, I started taking a

lot of workshops myself and I still do.

“I’d learn a new technique, and then share it with my students in workshops.”

The positive feedback she has received from students over the years has also been a source of rich fulfillment.

Meanwhile, Harris firmly believes that virtually anybody could learn to paint in a skillful way. It’s a matter of desire, discipline and time.

“If there’s a desire to learn, I can teach you to do everything I do.” Of course there are variables to that – there is no strict formula that would apply to everyone. “You might have mentors that encourage you along the way more so, and that might shorten the learning curve, but you still have to have that desire to do it.”

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Red Deer Players stage Twelve Angry Men

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express The Red Deer Players Society is gearing up for their latest production of Twelve Angry Men with performances running June 11th-20th at the Scott Block Theatre.

Curtain is at 8 p.m.

Directed by Lori Lane, the play concerns the deliberations of the jury of a homicide trial. At the beginning, they have a nearly unanimous decision of guilt, with a single dissenter of not guilty, who throughout the play sows a seed of reasonable doubt.

“When Red Deer Players was formed, the timing was actually perfect for me to get back into theatre,” explains Lane, who had been actively involved with Central Alberta Theatre a number of years earlier in several capacities. “Directing was my primary thing.”

She took a break following the birth of her son, what with the demanding rehearsal schedules and time commitments that theatre demands.

But as mentioned, when the formation of Red Deer Players was announced, Lane knew it was time to get back in the local theatre community and directing a play was at the top of the list. “The timing felt right. So I got involved and indicated an interest in directing something for them.

They asked me to come up with a few options, and there were two or three I had in mind, but this is the one that I really wanted to do.”

Twelve Angry Men was first made as a 1954 teleplay by Reginald Rose for the Studio One anthology television series, and was aired as a live CBS Television production on Sept. 20th, 1954. The drama was later rewritten for the stage in 1955 under the same title.

It was rewritten again in 1957 as a feature film which Sidney Lumet directed, and which starred Henry Fonda. It was nominated for several Academy Awards in the categories of Best Director, Best Picture and Best Writing of Adapted Screenplay.

Lane also recalls seeing a movie version done back in the 1990s featuring George C. Scott and Jack Lemmon, which really sparked her interest.

“Really what it is, is that quality of the script, the ‘meatiness’ of the matter, the challenge for all of the actors and in turn what that meant to me in terms of challenge as a director. To try and coach the actors through that process of creating these very real characters and the emotions and everything they go through as they deliberate in that room.”

Last fall, the selection was officially made and Lane and her team began preparing. As she noted, this play is also unique in that the 12 actors portraying members of the jury are all onstage for the entire play. Everyone has to be ‘on’ all of the time, which is in itself a demanding thing for the cast. Besides the spoken lines, every facial and bodily expression counts at all times. And as Lane pointed out, that requires a truly singular ‘team’ effort from the actors, who have absolutely lived up to the demands of the script, she said.

“This is the only play I’ve ever done where that core cast of 12 is onstage from start to finish. I can’t think of a show I’ve ever been involved with in 30 years of doing theatre that has been like that,” she said. “That in itself is a unique challenge.”

Another interesting thing about this play is that we never know any of the characters’ names. “Jurors are referred to by their juror number, and the defendant is

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only known as ‘the kid’ or ‘the boy’ – we never know his name.”

Lane said the realism of the story shines through so strongly because Twelve Angry Men’s writer, Rose, had served as a juror in a manslaughter trial before penning the classic. “It was his fascination with the whole process that made him think this would be a really good piece of theatre. He wrote it true to the way it really works.”

She also added that she and the cast have done plenty of preparation of their own to heighten the sense of realism. “We also had the opportunity to meet with someone who was a foreman on a jury in a real murder trial, and we devoted some rehearsal time in talking with him about what it was like, how the deliberations went, and about the personalities in the room and how it felt – the whole experience.”

Twelve Angry Men is indeed a play of

drama and intensity, which has fueled its status as an enduring film and theatrical production. And working with a fine and very capable cast has made the production that much more of a joy, said Lane.

“They’re the strongest group of actors – overall – that I’ve ever worked with,” she said. “And one of the nice things about having a cast onstage the entire time is that every single actor is needed for every single hour of every single rehearsal. So you have to come together – it’s a team.”

As for directing, she loves seeing the overall vision of a given story come together for the stage. “It’s the whole big picture and seeing that vision come to life.”

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RDSO rounds out season with ‘Bold Bolero’ The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra is wrapping up another stellar season with ‘Bold Bolero’, set for June 6th at the College Arts Centre.

Featured works include Ravel’s Bolero, Dvorak’s Violin Concerto in A Minor Op. 53, Jacob’s Concerto for Bassoon and Strings and Respighi’s Pini di Roma.

Special guests include violinist Heidi Baumbach and Pablo Montes on bassoon.

According to RDSO notes, Montes began his musical career at the age of five.

Enrolled in an El Sistema program, he was asked to select an instrument by the age of 10.

“He began bassoon lessons with Andrew Riera

in his hometown. Being the youngest bassoon player in the area, he was asked a few weeks after to perform the New World Symphony as principal bassoon.”

El Sistema gave him a solid music foundation, and provided him with the opportunity to meet world renowned conductors such as Claudio Abado and Sir Simon Rattle.

Baumbach has been studying violin since the age of five. “In 2005, whe was accepted with special dispensation to the Canadian University College Chamber Orchestra, with which she performed until spring of 2010, as well as April 2012 to the present.”

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As for the starring piece of the evening, RDSO music director Claude Lapalme said the unusual form of the work Bolero, with, “It’s two melodies and 15-minute long crescendo, was unique in orchestral writing at the time of its composition; but despite its novelty, it was an immense success worldwide.”

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The only way to fitness is the hard way There is a saying I love from a mentor of mine - “If you are only willing to do what is easy, life is hard. If you are willing to do what is hard, life is easy.” T. Harv Eker.

It’s true, and I worry about people today because a lot of folks just want to do what is easy. They want the reward, but don’t want to do the work. There is a great post going around facebook with the picture of a ballerina on it, and one foot has a slipper on, looks all pretty, the other foot is bare and all bandaged, beat up, damaged, etc. The caption says, “Everyone wants to be successful, until they see what it actually takes.”

People want to be fit and healthy. I believe that.

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The thing is - even if the toy is great, you have to use it. You have to eat right and exercise every day, all the time for a long time.

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home fitness equipment ends up in a garage sale or hanging laundry because too many people want that quick fix, with no work.

People call me and leave a message saying they want to get fit, they want me to help, but they don’t want to come to my gym and they don’t want to spend money on coaching. To be honest, I’m not calling you back. Sorry. You are not ready.

Fitness takes work ethic. It takes determination and commitment. You have to be persistent, consistent and be prepared that some things might not work, and you will have to try something else. It does not come easy. It does not stay. Fitness is not permanent, you work at it every day.

Last year I rode my bike in a fundraiser 400kms in one day. It was really tough!

Today I rode my bike in training for an Ironman in four weeks and went

200kms and it was so hard I wanted to quit. So just because I rode 400kms last year does not mean anything, this year. I have to re-earn my long riding fitness all over again or maintain it enough that it doesn’t go away.

Your body becomes good at what you teach it to do most. If that is sitting and eating, it will get very good at sitting and eating. You will have back problems and a belly, and that isn’t genetics, or your parents or anything else, that’s on you.

Your body is your greatest gift, and I hope that you will treat it with respect.

Like we say at our boot camp, “Dropping body fat is hard, maintaining fitness is hard, being overweight is hard - choose your hard.”

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Picky eaters: the terror of being invited to dinner What’s the worst fear for some people?

It’s not standing before a crowd and giving a major speech. It’s the terror of having no control of what’s in food. Now, British researchers report there is a way for parents to prevent children from becoming picky eaters. So how picky can you get? The next time you’re at a dinner party do a little detective work and see if you can spot which guest suffers from this phobia.

You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to spot picky eaters. One clue is to keep your eye on the guest’s dinner plate. For instance, some picky eaters cannot stand mixing foods together. Rather, they will eat peas first, then the meat, the potatoes and so on. And some refuse to eat anything with their hands even if it’s a sandwich, peanuts or pizza.

You may discover that some diners will not eat carrots if they have touched the beans on the plate. One picky eater explained, “I don’t think of it as a disorder, just kind of curious.”

There’s another picky eater you can’t miss detecting out of the corner of your eye. The one who is offered a chicken pie as the main course. Just watch that person pick out the peas or the onions, trying to be

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Other picky eaters face a nightmare when it’s impossible to pick out what they don’t like. A person I know hates olives with a passion. He has the option of picking olives out of a salad. But I recently saw horror in his eyes at a party. The olives were ground up in the salad!

Even a CIA agent might find it hard to know why some people avoid certain foods.

Picky eaters will tell friends they avoid oysters because of the smell. But the real reason is that they are too slimy.

But the ultimate devastating nightmare for a picky eater is to be invited to dinner at a friend’s home where there is no control over the food. The anguish starts early when the host passes finger food and they wonder, “What’s in it?” Then fear sets in of what the host will serve for the main meal.

How many people are picky eaters? Ex-

perts say their numbers are increasing due to public awareness of Obsessive Compulsory Disease (OCD). They claim that picky eating is normally not considered a disease, such as the compulsive symptom of having to wash hands 100 times a day. But some picky eaters can become depressed when this disorder affects their quality of life. So can parents save children from dinner nightmares later on in life?

Helen Coulthard, a psychology researcher at De Montford University in Leicester, England, reports an experiment that may cure picky eaters. Seventy children, age two to five, were asked to play with slimy, mushy food and to find a buried toy at the bottom of mashed potatoes or jelly. Children were then rated on a score of one to

five on how they reacted to getting their hands dirty.

Researchers concluded that those children who were happy to get their hands dirty were less likely to suffer from food neophobia, a fear of tasting new food. So the moral is, don’t force children to eat foods they don’t like. Rather, design games or fun with different foods and there will be fewer adult picky eaters.

I wondered while researching this column how I would rate on the picky scale.

My wife would say, “Not very good.”

I admit I’m a rare meat and mashed potatoes guy. I too hate olives and onions that appear in everything! But I never refuse dinner at a friend’s home.

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BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express The Red Deer Rage senior women’s lacrosse team took on the Sherwood Park Titans during a match this past Sunday at the Kinex Arena. The Rage lost out to the Titans 5-0 in the mid-season game.

Coach Harold Albrecht wasn’t concerned with the loss on Sunday or the five previous losses this season, stating his team of around 20 players is composed of primarily players who are new to the sport with a core group of seven or so experienced players.

He added the continuation of women’s lacrosse in Red Deer has been a struggle in the past, noting there are some essential differences between men’s and women’s lacrosse. Primarily the differences can be viewed in the speed between the two sexes and the level of contact present in the game.

With lacrosse programs in the City starting kids as young as four and programs available to adults 18 and up – female lacrosse players play alongside their male counterparts until the bantam age group when the rules of the game play begin to allow crosschecking.

“At this age boys are becoming men and they tend to be quite a bit bigger than the ladies,” explained Albrecht. “They move faster and hit harder.

“Even though there is a lot of contact in women’s lacrosse there isn’t as heavy of contact as in the men’s.”

One of the struggles he finds as a coach of new players is to instill that level of contact into inexperienced players.

“If you listen to me yelling from the bench it usually sounds something like, ‘Hit anything that comes through!’ meaning I want them making constant contact.

“That contact isn’t there to hurt, it’s there to move players from the other team into inoppor-

SHOWDOWN – Paige Sweetnam of the Red Deer Rage Sr. Women’s lacrosse team takes on a pair of Sherwood Park Titans this past Sunday at the Kinex Arena.

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tune scoring locations.”

He explained another difference easily viewed between coaching men’s and women’s lacrosse over the last 20-plus years, is the team dynamics.

Where as men tend to compete more with one another within the team, Albrecht notices a quite tightly knit atmosphere on this year’s team – which he adds is a common theme when coaching women.

“We’ve been working a long time to keep growing the women’s and girls’ programs in Red Deer - Calgary and Edmonton have a

full lacrosse program from tykes up to senior women’s and we’d like to see that happen here.”

Currently there is only the Senior Women’s Rage team and a girls’ bantam team operating in the City, with hopes of starting a junior women’s field lacrosse team this summer.

Promoters of lacrosse within Red Deer continue to work to grow the programs with Albrecht adding much of their recruiting is done through other minor sports leagues in the City.

“For years when lacrosse first came into the City I would go out

to hockey teams, ringette teams, basketball teams – you name it.

I would show them lacrosse over the winter and show them how it can improve their abilities in other sports.”

He added professional hockey players such as Wayne Gretzky and Adam Oates have long preached the benefits of crosstraining opportunities present when playing lacrosse.

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Local gymnasts are headed to Finland

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Seven local gymnasts out of Exelta Gymnastics Club are headed to Helsinki, Finland from July 11th – 18th where they will take part in the 2015 15th World Gymnaestrada, a worldwide, non-competitive

event held every four years.

The event focuses on participation for everyone regardless of gender, age, race, religion, culture or social standing. This will be the second consecutive Gymnaestrada Exelta has attended, having visited Lausanne, Switzerland in 2011.

Having partnered with a club out of Cal-

gary and Airdrie to field a team of 33 athletes ranging in age from 10-60, the seven local athletes headed to nationals where they qualified for the Gymnaestrada in Helsinki. The combined central and southern Alberta team worked together to choreograph a 15-minute routine depicting the rise and fall of the people of Alberta in the time of the 2013 Calgary floods.

Exelta Coach Taryn Penrice said the routine involved a lot of different skills including artistic, acrobatic and rhythmic gymnastic skills. “We wanted to tell the different stories and it focuses on telling the happy-go-lucky nature of Alberta to start with and gets a bit gloomier when the storm hits and everything is shut down, it then goes on to show how the different groups worked together to get things done and all cleaned up and ready to go again.”

Penrice stated the floods were a signifi-

cant event for members of the club, and one that people throughout the world could relate to. In preparation for the event athletes practice every Sunday in their individuals clubs, meeting two to three times a month to practice in entirety for a six hour run through.

Last week the Exelta Club’s practice had a visit from Mayor Tara Veer who wished to bid farewell to the young Red Deerians athletes whose age’s range from 10-16.

“Just have fun, be yourselves, and don’t hold back,” advised Veer who stated she was incredibly proud of the athletes. “It’s your one chance to be in Finland at your age so just go for it – the only person you have to impress with your performance is yourself and you’ve already done incredibly just by making it there to represent us.” jswan@reddeerexpress.com

BRIGHT FUTURE - Seven athletes are headed to Finland in July to compete in the 2015 15th World Gymnaestrada. Mayor Tara Veer visited the athletes last week at Exelta Gymnastics Club and wished them a safe trip. Back from left is Coach Taryn Penrice, Jasmyn Tiemens, Noelle Bellanger, Tecia Gartner and Veer. Front from left is Maya Johannson, Mailyn Capicio, Charlie Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Couture and Abbigail Heppner.

GARNERING SKILLS - Calgary Stampeder Andrew Buckley tries to psych out Natty Thain Liptak, 8, as he takes part in the recently held Junior Stamps Camp. Members of Red Deer Minor Football were able to do drills, receive tips and get autographs from the Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Calgary Stampeders.

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RELAXATION – The metallic and gold accents throughout the master bedroom of this Unique Elevations show home in Laredo perfectly finishes the room.

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Some helpful tips for selecting that perfect tile To me, there is nothing more beautiful than a well designed tile feature.

I have been designing for almost 20 years and I have never seen such beautiful tile!

The shapes, sizes and materials are the most vibrant and breathtaking that they have ever been and it is quite possibly the best part of my job when I get to create a fabulous tile design.

In the ongoing saga of my bathroom renovation I have struggled with what tile to put in this space, which I’m sure many of you can understand. I want it all! From the large format slick and polished tile to the tiny twinkling mosaics it is almost impossible to decide what the final look will be and then a new product captures my imagination and the decisions start all over again. The one saving grace with tile is that there are a few rules and considerations when choosing and these rules can

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WYSE help reign in your imagination and wanderlust when it comes to tile.

The first rule is in regards to size; some rooms work better with larger tiles and others will accommodate a smaller format more easily. Restricted sizes such as backsplashes or showers may narrow down your choices and help you chose a tile based on its size and ease of installation in a certain space. For example, the return ‘legs’ down the side of my shower are extremely narrow which guided me to choose a smaller mosaic for ease of installation so I focused on micro mosaics which

would look much better in a smaller space.

Shower ceilings and shower floors are also places where a smaller format tile is optimum as it needs to follow the slope of the shower floor and larger tiles on a ceiling in a wet area can be prone to falling down as they are too heavy.

Development of pattern is another important rule to consider.

If you are tiling a small space and want a herringbone or brick pattern the size of the tile is very important for the development of the pattern. A past client wanted a 24 inch by 24 inch tile laid in a brick pattern in her bathroom which didn’t work on paper as her bathroom was only five feet wide. The brick pattern would not show at all in that space with a two foot tile yet she wanted a large tile on the floor to reduce grout lines so we chose a 12 inch by 24 inch tile which made the pattern work perfectly.

A backsplash that is 18 inches will not give you much room for a mosaic if you choose an 18 inch tile and that small backsplash behind your bath vanity is only six to eight inches so thought must be given to the size of tile used.

On the practical side, consider the function of the space the tile will be used.

Highly polished tiles are beautiful but can be treacherous in wet areas such as showers or around bath tubs. Smaller tiles in very wet areas mean more grout lines to clean and seal to keep them free of mould and porous tiles such as marble can give you grief behind your stove if you make a lot of spaghetti sauce!

Tile is gorgeous and easier to choose than you realize if you consider a few rules of layout first.

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Types of insurance with your mortgage The mortgage process can be confusing to say the least.

chasing a vacation home so please check with your mortgage professional).

The mortgage default premium is added to your mortgage so don’t worry that you will have to provide a cheque up front.

Title insurance - title insurance is becoming increasingly more common these days. Lenders may require it and if so the cost is about $249 plus GST and will be collected at your lawyer’s office.

Title insurance protects the lender in case your home is not compliant with the municipal zoning. Say for example that a garage was built which actually is two feet into the neighbour’s lot.

If the neighbour and the city will not agree to an easement which would allow for this, then the title insurance policy kicks in and they will do what has to be done to make things compliant.

For a small additional fee you can upgrade to a complete title insurance policy and be protected from things like identity theft, mortgage fraud or if the home had renovations done which were not up to code.

Home insurance - if you have a mortgage then you are legally obligated to have home insurance in case of fire or the myriad of other things a good home insurance policy covers.

You will be required to provide proof of the coverage to the lawyer before the mortgage funds.

Life/disability insurance - your mortgage is likely your biggest debt and it’s so important to ensure that your people are

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PIKKERT Most of the time our attention is focused on the rate and terms but there are many pieces to the mortgage and the types of insurance are something that deserve a minute of your time for sure.

Mortgage default insurance - mortgage default insurance is usually, though not always, for those who have less than 20% to put down on a new home.

This insurance is for the benefit of the mortgage lender. If you default on your mortgage, the lender has insurance that this third party will cover any losses the lender then incurs.

There are three insurance providers in Canada; CMHC, Genworth and Canada Guarantee. They all serve the same purpose. You pay them a set percentage of the mortgage amount.

95% (or 5% down) 3.60% 90% - 95% 3.15% 85% - 90% 2.40% 80% - 85% 1.80% (Please note that these rates can be very different for those who are self-employed, purchasing a second home or those pur-

protected in case the worse happens. You will be offered a policy by your mortgage professional during the process.

There is no legal obligation to accept so don’t let them convince you otherwise.

BUT, you really owe it to yourself to ensure you have sufficient coverage.

Disability is the number one reason for mortgage default in Canada so please for the love of Pete take the time to review

your coverage.

There you have it.

The four types of insurance your mortgage professional will need to tell you about. As always dealing with a qualified professional is the best way to navigate the tricky world of mortgage. Take care!

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

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Firewood

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LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

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Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Garden Supplies

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BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order.

Delivery fee $75 $125/order. Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961.

Sporting Goods

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403-392-8012

Livestock

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FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

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