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Red Deer actor featured in main Passion Play role Aaron Krogman plays Jesus Christ for third consecutive year in production BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

Red Deer actor continues to relish his role as Jesus for the Canadian Badlands Passion Play. Aaron Krogman, who grew up in the City, has been cast as Jesus for the third year in a row. This season will be his last with Passion Play. He has been with the Passion Play for the last five years. “It’s bittersweet,” he said of his last season. “I will miss the people and I will miss the play. I look forward to being involved with it in some capacity in the future. But I’m really excited to lean into this last year. It’s time to leave it all out there.” As for his role as Jesus, Krogman said it has been an interesting role to tackle. “It’s challenging. You want to do the research to see who Jesus is. It’s hard to know what it’s like to be God. According to the story we’re telling, Jesus is God, but he’s also man and that is the really accessible side of things,” he said. “That’s kind of the entry point – to find ways about what it would be like for me to go through these things and to know that Jesus was also man – some of these things would be resonating for him. There is a lot more context for this character. “I think everyone in the audience brings so much context to the story already for the character of Jesus and for the story. My job is to do the best that I can as an actor. It’s still acting a role but it’s really iconic.” In its 22nd season, the Canadian Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller has been seen by more than 250,000 people. It returns this year presenting weekend, evening and matinee performances from July 10-26th. The production, which includes hundreds of performers on a stage the size of six football fields, tells the ‘greatest story ever told’ - the story of the life of Jesus Christ, in Canada’s largest natural outdoor amphitheatre. In addition to celebrating its 20th season last year, the Passion Play was also awarded the ALTO Award for Alberta Pride. Executive Director Vance Neudorf, at-

LEADING ROLE - Aaron Krogman, who grew up in Red Deer, plays the role of Jesus in this year’s Canadian Badlands Passion Play. Performances run July 10th-26th.

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tributes the recent growth of the play to recent improvements on the production, increased promotional efforts and these accomplishments, but shares that most people indicate that they come to the play after hearing a recommendation from a friend. The Canadian Badlands Passion Play will feature an updated script, score, and staging, all orchestrated by a talented group of Alberta artists. More than 200 performers (a mix of professional and volunteer actors and musicians of all ages) will be featured in this production, with more than 500 volunteers contributing to the production each year, making it the largest volunteer-driven production in Alberta, and one of

the biggest in Canada with more the 45,000 volunteer hours annually. On average, 60% of attendees who experience the Passion Play are return visitors and 75% of attendees are from Alberta, with guests traveling from as far as Africa, Europe and Asia. Krogman said for those who haven’t experienced Passion Play, they can expect to see something spectacular. “There is nothing else like this to see around here. To see 200 people choreographed in an open space outside. It doesn’t matter what the story is – that is worth seeing. It goes back to ancient Greek theatre. It’s amazing to see that. It will really take your

breath away.” Krogman added the setting of the Passion Play also is unique and allows the audience to feel like they have traveled back in time to the days that Jesus was on earth. “It’s amazing to be able to be outside and to be in the Badlands. I think it’s really cool to be out in the hot sun and in the dry climate with some of the imagery of water and the water of life – it crystallizes a little bit when it feels real. I love the setting.” He added to be able to work with such a large cast has also come with its rewards. “It’s so unique to be part of such a large show and it’s such a huge family. I’ve made some

friends that will be life-long. I love the community that makes up the Passion Play.” The Canadian Badlands Passion Play runs July 10th to July 26th in Drumheller. Evening performances which begin at 6 p.m. will take place July 10th, 11th, 17th, 24th and 25th. Afternoon performances which begin at 3 p.m. will run July 12th, 18th, 19th and 26th. Tickets are available online or via phone at 1-888-823-2001, or at the door ($5 fee per ticket). Tickets range from $43 to $63 for adults, with special rates for youth and seniors. For more information visit www.canadianpassionplay.com. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Notley addresses supporters during City stop BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Premier Rachel Notley spoke before more than 140 New Democrat Party (NDP) members last Saturday at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre during the party’s ﬁrst provincial council meeting since being made the governing party during the last provincial election. The gathering saw more than half of the party’s elected MLAs in attendance including Red Deer North and South MLAs Kim Schreiner and Barb Miller. Notley stated the meeting was an exciting one for the party as it would be the ﬁrst of its kind since the election and was a chance for members to talk about

experiences from the election as well as discuss issues facing the province and party currently and in the future. “This was an overnight victory that we as the NDP have been working for in Alberta for 83 years,” said the Premier during her address adding few people know the NDP began as the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) in Calgary in 1932. “Let’s never forget the principles that inspired four generations of New Democrats to work so incredibly hard for the chance that we now have before us,” she said. “Let us never forget that our founders didn’t do all of that work because they were hungry for power, they did that work be-

cause they were hungry for change, fairness, and justice and they determined no citizen of this province would ever go hungry.” Notley told party members of the grassroot principles their founders had built the party on stating the founders’ dreams envisioned an Alberta where there was equality between women and men, where aboriginal people were always respected, where the corrupt inﬂuence of money and private power could be removed from democracy so the legislature served people instead of wallets and that the largest and most proﬁtable corporations in the economy would give back and pay their fair share of taxes to support public services. She added the found-

ers dreamed of an Alberta where the governing party would build, nurture and protect a universal comprehensive public medicare program and public education program that would make it be possible for any student to go to college or university if their abilities and their own dreams took them there no matter how wealthy or poor their parents may be. “Our founders dreamed we would look after each other better and neighbours and as fellow citizens, as a society of friends including looking after the poorest of the poor and children who need care, and those on our streets who need a helping hand,” she said. “They dreamed we would be good stewards of

our air, land and water – they dreamed the people of Alberta would get a fair return from our own natural resources and they dreamed that everyone on the job would get paid a fair wage.” Notley said she was thrilled to be in Red Deer and added she felt both

MLA Miller and Schreiner were both ‘very dynamic women’. “I know the people of Red Deer have put their faith in the NDP to represent them fairly and with passion and I know that both Barb and Kim will do that,” she added. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

FIRST MEETING – Premier Rachel Notley spoke before more than 140 New Democrat Party members during the party’s ﬁrst provincial council meeting held at the Sheraton Hotel and ConJenna Swan/Red Deer Express ference Centre this past Saturday.

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City outlines plans to support population growth BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Recently it was announced the population of Red Deer had surpassed 100,000 residents, with City Manager Craig Curtis stating he expected to see the City’s population double within as little as 25 years. In his lifetime Curtis has witnessed Red Deer’s population double once in size. Now in his role as City Manager he will work together with the City Planning Department to ensure residents have the proper amenities when the population doubles once again. Curtis has watched as the City changed to adapt to its growing population and was part of such projects as the moving the railway line west to the outside of City limits, as well as the relocation of the civic yards to expand the Riverlands area. “When I started with the City in 1980 it had a population of 35,000 people,” said Curtis. “To think the first residential area I worked on with the City was Glendale and the second was the relocation of the Westerner. “From there to 100,000 has been quite a journey and it really is an exciting time to live in Red Deer.” Red Deerians can watch as the City borders expand with heavy growth to the east and northeast and light growth in the north and northwest. Projects such as the Hwy. 11A (North Highway) connector will see a bridge crossing over the river near the northeastern border of the City connecting the areas to the west of the river (Chiles Industrial and Riverside Industrial) to the area near Three Mile Bend within the next five to six years. Within the next 10 years residents can also expect to see the creation of 20 Ave. – currently a gravel road running the length of the City behind Rosedale, Deer Park and Lancaster. The road will one day become an integral artery of the City’s roadways and connect with the extension of the Hwy. 11A bridge and become what Curtis called Red Deer’s ‘ring-road’. This area is also heavily under construction with the ever-expanding Timberlands and Timberstone area, with work currently underway to extend both 30 Ave. and 67 St. with a traffic circle intersecting the two roads and three new high schools also being built

in the area. As the population continues to grow, additional services will be needed in the form of recreation, to which Curtis explained will be met in the near future with the upgrades at the Red Deer Arena, Red Deer College and the Memorial Centre as well as the creation of a new major multiplex recreation facility and site selection for an additional athletic park. Another plan residents can look forward to is the expansion of the Waskasoo Park system through the River Valleys and Tributaries Plan which could see the creation of additional parks throughout the river valley as the population grows. Plans for the development of the Riverlands

area are also set within the next five years following the address of two major issues halting construction - burying the power line to better open sites for development and the redesign of Taylor Drive to better flow traffic into the area which will host a pedestrian square overlooking the river. Curtis added these cover the bases of living and leisure for the people of Red Deer but for economic growth to continue people need places to work. To this he added the creation and expansion of the Queens Industrial area located just off of Hwy. 11A and the QE. II near Lynn Valley will be the driving solution. This area also features an ecoindustrial area with special

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Bethany CollegeSide resident heads back to class BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Lois Aarhus has been a resident at Bethany CollegeSide for more than eight years. In getting to know her, staff noted her interest in education and wanted to assist her in pursuing her goal of one day ﬁnishing her

LOOKING AHEAD - Lois Aarhus, a resident at Bethany CollegeSide, is headed back to school to pursue her goal of ﬁnishing her Bachelor of Arts degree. photo submitted

Bachelor of Arts degree. Joanne McCready, Aarhus’ social worker at Bethany CollegeSide, knew of a partnership agreement with Red Deer College that allows residents to audit any class that RDC offers. While the resident does not receive credit, auditing allows the individual to be a full participant in the class for a minimal fee. “Lois is an extremely bright woman and we knew she was interested in ﬁnishing her Bachelor of Arts degree. It seemed like a great opportunity for her to try a class and get reacquainted with being a student in a positive, safe environment.” Aarhus began taking Psychology 261 this spring at RDC. “I had been working towards my Bachelor’s degree about 19 years ago and I always swore I was going to ﬁnish it one day. I’m really enjoying learning and the environment at the College is really welcoming. My instructor, Davis Tharayil, has done so much to make me feel like a valued contributor to the class. It feels really good to be back.” While she is enjoying the experience as an RDC student, it isn’t without its challenges. Aarhus has been living with multiple sclerosis since she was 21 and has encountered struggles in the classroom due

to no longer being able to write. She has also encountered challenges with computers and technology. Even with these challenges, Aarhus is working hard to overcome them and appreciates everyone who has assisted her. “There are so many people who helped create this opportunity for me both from Bethany Care Society and the College. I especially want to thank my social worker, Joanne McCready, for everything she does on a daily basis. I really feel supported and I am enjoying learning and being back in a classroom.” Torben Andersen, interim vice president academic at RDC, is proud of the partnership with Bethany Care Society and the positive impact it has for both organizations. “At RDC we strive to have an inclusive learning community that is open to everyone in Central Alberta. I am delighted that Lois is taking advantage of this opportunity and enjoying her psychology class. We hope to see more people from Bethany Care Society take part in our programs.” Meanwhile, Aarhus said she encourages others to follow their dreams. “Anything you want badly enough – you can do it.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION Celebrating our great nation on Canada Day Canada Day is that rare opportunity to - for one day anyways – forget about our complaints about society in general and focus on the many blessings we enjoy simply by living in this amazing country. No, life in Canada isn’t perfect. People face hardships of all kinds, and any amount of prosperity that comes our way from calling Canada home doesn’t extinguish the many harsh realities out there. But in the broader picture, we enjoy so many advantages and opportunities in this country that can only be dreamed about in other corners of the world. Most of us have never known what it is to be truly hungry for any length of time. We turn on our taps and can drink the water without fear of being stricken by some deadly disease. We can worship how we choose without fear of signiﬁcant oppression or governmental interference, much less violence. We have a government that, again cer-

tainly not perfect, provides many services that would be unimaginable in much of the developing world. Our health care system (yes there are ﬂaws) is pretty much always there for us when we need it as well. Some diseases that still ravage communities in other parts of the world are pretty much memories in Canada. Ultimately, anyone who has had the opportunity to spend time in a developing country knows full well how privileged we are to call Canada home. Just watching the news will give a quick education into the frightening instability so many face as they ﬁght for even some semblance of democracy in their homelands.

So the freedom and peaceful society that we so often take completely for granted is something to be thankful for. Certainly, these are critical things to keep in mind on July 1st when we are (hopefully) soaking up the sun and counting our blessings. This year also marks a significant milestone – it’s the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Flag. According to Wikipedia, in 1964, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson formed a committee to resolve the issue, sparking a serious debate about a flag change to replace the Union Flag. Out of three choices, the maple leaf design by George Stanley, based on the flag of the Royal Military College of Canada,

was selected. The flag made its first official appearance on Feb. 15th, 1965; the date is now celebrated annually as National Flag of Canada Day. The Canadian Red Ensign had been unofficially used since the 1890s and was approved by a 1945 Order in Council for use “Wherever place or occasion may make it desirable to fly a distinctive Canadian flag”. Also, the Royal Union Flag remains an official flag in Canada. There is no law dictating how the national flag is to be treated. There are, however, conventions and protocols to guide how it is to be displayed and its place in the order of precedence of flags, which gives it primacy over the aforementioned and most other flags. So this Canada Day, make it special. Take in the beauty of where we live and be thankful for the luxuries and freedom we all enjoy today.

Greeks are now paying for the greed of others The last time the Greeks fought to the death to save democracy was in 480 BC, at the Battle of Thermopylae. Three hundred brave Spartans, led by King Leonidas, stood off the invading Persian hordes just long enough for the Greek fleet to regroup and secure victory over the Persian navy in the famous sea Battle of Salamis. Now it seems we’re asking the Greeks to stand alone again. Today’s conflict is also a battle for the future of democracy. But this time the invading horde is not a vast army of Persians but a cadre of blue-suited bankers. Playing Leonidas is Greek Prime Minster Alexis Tsipras, who defiantly accuses Greek’s creditors of ‘pillaging’ his country. By now everyone knows Greece is suffocating under a mountain of sovereign

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M C GARVEY debt. The country owes its creditors – mostly European banks, global investment houses, the IMF and the European Central Bank – hundreds of billions of Euros. The interest alone is staggering. The Greek economy is disintegrating under the crisis. Its banks are suffering a massive loss of conﬁdence and a run on their deposits, investment has collapsed, unemployment has risen to over 25% (50% for youth) while 35% of Greeks are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. To make matters worse,

Greek’s creditors are demanding that their already punishing austerity measures be ratcheted up, with further cuts to public spending and pensions and slashes to public services sacrificed and infrastructure. Creditors maintain these sacrifices are necessary to meet their objective of a (theoretical) budgetary surplus, which – in theory – will allow Greece to support even more . . . you guessed it . . . debt. How did such a situation, in a modern economy in one of the most prosperous regions of the world, come to pass? How did Greece become so indebted? When Greece joined the single currency in 2001 it was obliged to somehow fit into an already sophisticated European economy and modernize and restructure its priorities. Sadly, when the country

joined the Euro zone, the country attracted the notice of global financial organizations such as Goldman Sachs. Goldman arrived in 2022 with the stated goal of helping finance Greek’s modernization push by encouraging the government of the day to borrow as much as possible. Then, when the EU’s auditors came to look over the books, Goldman assisted the Greek government to disguise the true extent of its indebtedness with currency swaps. Although swaps are a normal government financing tool, Goldman devised a dubious system that involved fictional interest rates and questionable off balance sheet structuring. While Goldman made a fortune on these transactions, Greece and ordinary Greeks are left to pick up the pieces.

But where, exactly, did all that money that ﬁnanced Greek indebtedness come from? Did it originate from the household savings of other Europeans? Did it come from the blood sweat and tears of enterprise, the surplus resources of hardworking entrepreneurs? The answer, of course, is no. The money that fed the Greek debt machine was generated through a process of ﬁnancial alchemy. Banking institutions created the euro resources they lent to Greece effortlessly on a computer screen, by a process that’s referred to as fractional reserve. While the money is real enough, my question is how is it that banks are able to generate money effortlessly without cost and then demand principal repayment (with compounding interest) in compensa-

tion? It hardly seems fair, even to hard-nosed economists. Greece overspent to modernize its economy, and there is no doubt that sacrifices will have to be made, but should the full burden of this sacrifice fall on the Greek people, imperiling Greek democracy. Or should the real perpetrators of this financial hocuspocus be held to account as well. Think hard on this question, for, given the state of global indebtedness, it will be one all of us will eventually face – one way or another. Robert McGarvey is an economic historian and co-founder of the Genuine Wealth Institute, an Alberta-based think tank dedicated to helping businesses, communities and nations build communities of wellbeing. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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The positive impacts of Prohibition in Central Alberta On Wednesday, July 21st, 1915, the province of Alberta voted overwhelmingly to bring in the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages. Support in Red Deer was even more massive than in the province as a whole. While more than twothirds of voters supported prohibition across Alberta, the ‘dry’ vote in Red Deer exceeded 80%. Prohibition had been the goal of temperance and social reform groups for a generation. However, one of the factors which finally prompted a successful public vote was the First World War. With young men sacrificing so much to serve King and Country overseas, people felt that they should make sacrifices at home as well, by such things as refraining from the consumption of alcohol. With such a major and far-reaching move as the prohibition of alcohol, the actual implementation date was set for a year later, on July 1st, 1916. However, despite this long delay in implement-

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DAWE ing the law, and the many decades of lobbying for such a law to be passed, there were large numbers of technical details about which the government had not given much thought. One of the biggest loopholes involved the interprovincial transportation of liquor. While the Canadian House of Commons passed a bill prohibiting the shipment of alcohol into provinces that had passed Prohibition legislation, the Senate defeated the measure. Hence, there was a period to time when it was perfectly legal to sell liquor so long as the sale was completed in another province. Eventually a second plebiscite was held on Oct. 25th, 1920. However, the new mea-

SIMPLER TIMES - Gaetz Avenue in Red Deer c. 1920. Photo is taken from 48th St., looking north. sure only covered interprovincial sales. The ban did not include sales to the United States which had passed its own Prohibition legislation. Smart businessmen such as Harry Bronfman of Saskatchewan quickly took advantage of the loopholes. He initially made a small fortune shipping whisky and other alcohol to provinces other than Saskatchewan.

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After October 1920, he concentrated on sales to the burgeoning market in the U.S. Hence the foundation for the enormous Seagram’s empire was laid. With these loopholes, cross-border shipping networks took off. Whenever legal measures were taken to stop the trafﬁc, it quickly resumed as ‘rum-running.’ While not the case in Alberta, the great organized crime networks in the United States, and in Canadian border communities, became well-established with the lucrative cross-border liquor trade. Meanwhile, in communities such as Red Deer, the initial effect of the implementation of Prohibition was the complete opposite. Criminal activity dropped to almost insigniﬁcant levels. In 1917, Red Deer’s Chief of Police reported to City

council that only two people were held in the City cells in the entire year. Most police activity was devoted to dealing with bylaw infractions and health code violations. With cars becoming very popular in the community, the issuance of trafﬁc tickets and investigations of automobile accidents also became the major concern for the police. Nevertheless, criminal activity, particularly crimes involving violence, became rare. Instances of family violence dropped dramatically. Even cases of theft and fraud became infrequent. Breadwinners hung onto more of their paycheques, instead of spending a good portion of their earnings in the bar. Families had more to spend on entertainments – such as going to the local theatre to watch a movie

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or attending a community dance. Amateur theatrical performances did extremely well. The annual Red Deer Fair had some of the best attendance ever recorded. Also highly successful was the Chautauqua, an annual travelling show that offered dramatic productions, musical entertainments and educational lectures on the City Square (current site of City Hall Park). As time went on, new problems such as the illegal manufacture of alcohol, also known as ‘moonshining’ became a growing problem. However, despite the misconceptions of today, at least initially, the implementation of Prohibition was of far greater beneﬁt to the community than any problems it may have caused.

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POLICE BRIEFS MAN WANTED BY POLICE RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Stanley Dick, 31, of Drumheller. Dick is wanted on outstanding warrants for ﬂight from police and dangerous driving. He is considered to be armed and dangerous, and should not be approached. He has been known to frequent both the Drumheller and Red Deer areas.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Dick they are asked to call their local police. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers 1-800222-8477 (TIPS).

SPEEDER ARRESTED Red Deer RCMP arrested a 24-year-old Red Deer man after he crashed his vehicle into a power pole in the Deer Park neighbourhood while attempting to avoid a speeding ticket. At 9 p.m. on June 25th, the Red Deer RCMP traffic unit was conducting a speed enforcement campaign in the area of 39th St. and 30th Ave. when the officer clocked a Nissan car driving 110 km/ hr. When the officer pulled his police cruiser around to execute a traffic stop, the Nissan drove away at a high rate of speed and entered the Deer Park neighbourhood. RCMP followed at a safe speed, a helpful citizen pointed the officer in the direction of the speeding car, and police located the vehicle moments later crashed against a power pole on Dowler Avenue. The 24-year-old man driving the car was not injured.

An RCMP collision analyst attended the scene, and continues to investigate. RCMP expect to lay charges but those charges have not yet been sworn before the courts so the man’s name cannot be released at this time.

10,000 PILLS SEIZED Red Deer members of the Priority Crimes Task Force arrested a Red Deer man on June 17th and seized more than 10,000 prescription pills and over $15,000 cash during a search warrant executed at his Red Deer home the same day. The task force opened a drug trafficking investigation in early June after receiving intelligence from the community about suspicious activity at the residence. Red Deer GIS members arrested the suspect during a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Port O’Call Mall in downtown Red Deer at noon on June 17th; the search warrant was executed simultaneously on a residence on Wells Street, the garage and two vehicles associated with the suspect. Allie Gader, 56, of Red Deer has been charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. Anyone with information that will assist RCMP with this investigation or any other drug trafficking activity in the region is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

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ing for public assistance to identify a man who robbed the South Hill Bottle Depot shortly before 11:30 a.m. on June 15th. The suspect entered the bottle depot and purchased a bottle of water. When the cashier opened the till, the suspect grabbed an undisclosed number of $20s from the till and ran from the building. He rode away on a black bicycle, heading east in the direction of Bower Mall. He wore a black t-shirt, black pants with stripes, a brown

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Celebrating Scottish Culture at the Red Deer Highland Games

MARCH - Members of the 78th Fraser Highlanders out of Edmonton perform in the pipe band competition.

Story and photos by Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

HOLD ON - Aaron Andronyk competes in the hammer throw event during the Highland Games.

The sweet sounds of bagpipes ﬁlled the air over Titans’ Rugby Park this past weekend as the 68th Annual Red Deer Highland Games took place. Hundreds turned out for the Games clad in their kilts and velvet vests to watch as participants gathered despite the heat to celebrate Scottish culture. Throughout the day participants competed in the Highland dance competition where each competitor was scored on a number of popular dances such as the Sword Dance. A number of heavy events took place in which athletes competed against one another including the wellknown caber toss event in which a long tapered pine pole is stood upright and hoisted by the competitor and tossed, as well as the hammer throw, weight throw and weight over bar events. The annual pipe band competition brought pipers from far and wide in hopes of being named the winner with as many as 40 pipers and drummers in one band at a time. A wide range of vendors and clans were also on hand over the scorching hot weekend selling their Highland goods and answering questions about the diverse history of the Highland people and their culture. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

AUTHENTIC - John-David Walmsley of Dark Age Creations GEARING UP - Josh Patterson of the in Calgary showcases unique Highland weapons on display Titans’ U-15 Rugby club practices with at the Games. a friend.

UNISON - Participants of the Highland dance competition go head to head performing the Sword Dance.

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FOCUS - Angela Shelley of Idaho competes in the weight over bar competition during the Highland Games.

SWEET TREAT - Bobbie Williams of Island HighDETERMINATION - Terry Hunt competes in the Caber Toss event during the Highland Games.

lander was in attendance at the Games after a trip out from Vancouver Island. Williams displays her tasty Highland homemade treats known as tablets.

CHARGE - Members of Red Deer Knight Haven perform a mock battle scene with children attending the festival.

ON DISPLAY - A Scottish rampant lion ďŹ‚ag hangs between the Canadian and Union Jack ďŹ‚ags.

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EVENTS The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell July 2nd, 12:15 – 1 p.m. featuring Red Deer pianist Matthew Peavoy performing works by Bach, Beethoven, and Rachmaninov. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and Tea provided by Cafe Noir. Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present ‘Goin’ to California: My Motorcycle Diaries, Watercolours’ by Susan Barker in the Kiwanis Gallery through to Aug. 23rd. First Friday Red Deer is July 3rd, from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments served. Vacation Bible School runs July 6th-10th at the First Christian Reformed Church from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each morning. It’s for ages four to children entering Grade 6. This year’s theme is ‘Take the Plunge’. There will be Bible stories, games, crafts, singing and puppet plays. Call 403-346-5659. Pre-register online at www.ﬁrstcrcreddeer.org.

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Ladies Auxiliary Br. #35 is hosting a Boots ‘n Beer Country Dance (during Westerner Days) on July 17th at Legion Br. #35, Molly Bannister Dr. Red Deer. It runs from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. and the cost is $15 per person. There will be chili ‘n buns included and the band performing will be Triple Nickel. Join us at the Dickson Store Museum for Thrilling Thursday on July 23rd from 1 to 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Come out and enjoy games, crafts, and other fun activities. No registration necessary. For more information, call 403-728-3355.

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21st. Enjoy a wide variety of yoga styles in smaller classes for a more personal approach 12/05/14 8:32 AM to your yoga. Come as often as you want for one low price. Call 403-550-9240 or visit www.reddeeryoga.ca. Red Deer Yoga YARD’s 19th Annual Summer Yoga Intensive ’Yoga for a Brave New World’ 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. Yoga YARD, Yoga for EveryBody! 403-550-9240. Email: info@reddeeryoga. ca 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 fourpart a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society provid-

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0907 or visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.com. Dance for the health of it. Working in a team, learn easy dance steps while enjoying a variety of music. Everyone is welcome – families, couples, solos and teens. No dance experience necessary. Twenty-four sessions for $120. Maximum 24 participants. Sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact Connie at 403-396-1523. Do you love to sing? Join our adult choir, the Red Deer Chamber Singers, where you will enjoy an environment of positive learning and quality music. Practices are at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St. at 7 p.m. Contact Sadie at 403347-5166 for more information. 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.

Living Faith Lutheran Church - welcomes everyone to our Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. We offer Traditional and Contemporary Service with Holy Communion. Services held at Bethany CollegeSide Red Deer College. For more information, contact Ralph at 403-347-9852.

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

Scottish Country Dancing has classes held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church and go from September to May. A certiﬁed teacher comes regularly from Edmonton to conduct the class. SCD is not Highland dancing but is more like square dancing. No partner needed, no need to be Scottish. For more information, call 403-343-0975 or 403-347-

Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance on June 27th at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Music by Phil Wayne. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call Elaine at 403341-7653 or Bob at 403-3047440. Other upcoming dances include one on July 25th at the Innisfail Legion with music by

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Week of July 1 - 8, 2015 Randy Hillman. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m. Another is set for Aug. 22nd at the Innisfail Legion with music by Randy Hillman and Hot Spur. Double band, extra charge. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Everyone is always welcome. Dances sponsored by the Central Alberta Singles. Everyone is welcome – married couples are welcome as well. Lunch will be provided. Dances run at the Innisfail Legion Hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m. For information, call Jim at 403-638-6563 or Murray at 403-357-8022. Everyone is welcome, including married couples.

for more information, contact us at treehousetheatre@gmail. com or via phone at 403-9860631. 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. Annual Teddy Bear Picnic will be held at the Dickson Store Museum on Thursday Aug. 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be crafts, games, music, home-made lemonade making, picnic and of course a bear hunt. Participants must pre- register by calling the museum at 403-728-3355. Come out for a ‘beary’ good time.

years of age) can race solo, or as part of a relay team, in three duathlon race distances. This one-of-a-kind race experience is being organized and hosted by the Tri-Umph Red Deer Triathlon Club. Racers can register now at www.reddeertriathlonclub.com. A portion of the funds raised will aid in humanitarian efforts by the charity Assist Canada. Spectators, and prospective Volunteers and Sponsors, can also discover exciting opportunities at www. reddeertriathlonclub.com. Johnson MS Bike Tour runs Aug. 29th and Aug. 30th. Come help us celebrate our 21st annual Johnson MS Bike tour by spending a weekend with the ‘best little bike tour’ in Alberta. Chal-

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MEETINGS 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

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 great place to meet new friends, learn new theatre skills and put on a play! At the end of each week we’ll turn on the lights and open the doors to friends and family as we put on a play. Everyone is welcome no matter their experience and it’s a good way to have a great time, learn lots and make new friends! Plus you’ll get the chance to work with some of Red Deer’s ﬁnest actors and ‘tread the boards’ at Bower Ponds as part of Prime Stock Theatre’s Bard on Bower Shakespeare festival! What’s not to love? Note: ‘boards’ is a term from Shakespeare’s time that means acting on a stage Limited space so register now! (we sold out last year) . 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

The Senior Citizens Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 as well for both of these activities. For more information, call 403-346-4043. Thursday night dances continue at the Golden Circle at 7 p.m. Admission is $7. Call 403-3463896, 403-347-6165 or 403342-2875. There is a dinner dance on June 25th. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., dinner and dance to follow. Advance tickets are $25. Everyone is welcome. The inaugural Comfortec Red Deer Duathlon is a premium run-bikerun race event taking place at CrossRoads Church, and the beautiful rural riverlands surrounding the City of Red Deer, on the morning of Saturday, July 11th. Competitive, intermediate and beginner athletes (over 16

lenge yourself and raise money to help end MS! Begin each day at the Penhold Multiplex and cycle along scenic roads throughout Central Alberta. Riders will enjoy a fully supported tour covering approximately 80 kms per day. Along the way, rest stops with water, snacks, ﬁrst aid, washroom facilities and mechanical teams will be provided. The day concludes with a beer garden and a ﬁnish line BBQ inclusive of friends and family! You don’t want to miss our 21st annual event! It is because of inspiring individuals like yourself that we are able to continue to gear up to end MS. Join us for an amazing journey you will never forget! Create a team by encouraging family, friends, and coworkers to join you or pledge you on your ride. Register online today at www.msbike.ca. Do you have an interest in singing for seniors? The Tony Connelly Singers celebrate their

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. The Red Deer Culture Club is for people who want to get out and embrace all that Red Deer has to offer, whether your are new to the City or just looking to broaden your circle of friends. We do walking, movies, dinners out, cultural events, music, festivals, book club, crafts, and many other things. Check out our calendar of past and future events, then jump in, be active, and make new friends. Check us out at http://www.meetup. com/Red-Deer-Culture-Club/. Taoist Tai Chi – Experience a relaxing, holistic low impact exercise at our location in the Port O Call Centre, 100 4419 50 Avenue. Also, consider Health Recovery classes available; these classes are designed for

people with chronic illness such as MS, arthritis, stroke or recovering from surgery. Tai Chi classes also in Lacombe, Innisfail and Rimbey. Phone 403-346-6772 for class times and more information. 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 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. Check out www.celiac.ca. Royal Canadian Air Force Association - the aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proﬁcient and well equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Guests are welcome. Contact: President Al Low at 403-3413253 or amlow@shaw.ca. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972. Senior-friendly, low impact ‘dancercise’ runs at the Golden Circle Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ‘Sit and Be Fit’ runs Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 403-3436074 for more information.

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ROOF REPLACEMENT AT LIBRARY Red Deer Public Library is under construction as crews are on site replacing the aging roof on the Downtown Branch. The Branch will be open during construction, but for safety reasons, customers are being asked to watch for workers and equipment. During the project, short-term free parking will not be available and some sidewalk access will be disrupted.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES FOLLOWING WATER LEAK Last week’s leak at the Bellevue Reservoir is now repaired, but work continues to repair damage to the pedestrian railway bridge and trail. The leak occurred on an underground water line at the Bellevue Reservoir adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant. The leak was discovered by Water Treatment Plant staff on June 25th, following high flow alarms in the system. As a result of the leak, approximately 10,000 cubic metres, or 10 million litres, of chlorinated water was released from the system. The leak occurred 114m from the Red Deer River, and a portion of the chlorinated water entered the river. Once the leak was discovered, crews were able to dechlorinate some of the water before it entered the river. Environment Canada and Alberta Environment were notified of the incident per protocol, and representatives attended the scene to conduct an investigation. Environment Canada determined that chlorinated water is deleterious to fish, meaning the chlorine levels are potentially harmful to the natural fish habitat. Therefore, the City is under formal investigation by Environment Canada. This type of investigation is routine when water with chlorine residuals over 1 mg/l is discharged; the chlorine residual of the water on the ground at the site was 1.84 mg/l. Following an investigation, it was determined the leak was caused when an underground water pipe burst, creating an 850 mm hole in the pipe. The leak also eroded the riverbank, causing soil

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and silt to enter the river and damage the pedestrian railway bridge and trail. Crews have installed a silt fence in the river to prevent further debris from entering the river and soil is being brought in to start the repairs. The bridge and trail will remain closed until further notice.

PREVENTING WEST NILE VIRUS Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection this summer. After being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus, humans can develop West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome (formerly known as West Nile fever) or the more serious West Nile Neurological Syndrome. Symptoms of Non-Neurological Syndrome can be uncomfortable, including fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, skin rash, swollen glands and headache. For those individuals who do develop Neurological Syndrome, symptoms can be much more severe, including tremors, drowsiness, confusion, swallowing problems, high fever, unconsciousness, paralysis and even death. From 2003 to 2014, 680 cases of West Nile virus were conﬁrmed in Alberta, 622 of which were acquired here in the province. Albertans are encouraged to learn more about West Nile virus and the precautions necessary to reduce risk at www.ﬁghtthebite.info or by calling Health Link Alberta at 811.

STUDY FOR RED DEER RIVER PLANNED Environmental consultants for the City of Red Deer will conduct a dye study of the Water Treatment Plant’s residual discharges into the Red Deer River in July. Members of the public near the river during the study may notice a pink hue to the river water downstream of the plant, but they will not see a colour change in water coming through their taps. The dye is non-toxic and will neither affect drinking water quality nor the aquatic environment of the Red Deer River. The City is providing advance public notice of the study in compliance with Alberta Environment and Parks. A more speciﬁc date and time will be announced once

conﬁrmed. All other protocols are being followed as the City works with the province. The residuals study is an important part of the process in working towards a new residuals management facility planned for Red Deer in the near future. Water treatment plants typically release residuals as part of the process for removing sediments from source water and improving clean drinking water.

AVERAGE MAY FOR CENTRAL ALBERTA HOME SALES Residential sales reported through the MLS® System of the Central Alberta REALTORS® Association were down on a year-over-year basis in May. Home sales numbered 506 units in May, a decline of 23.6% from the all-time record May set in 2014. That said, sales have been steadily recovering after hitting a low in January. May sales were back in line with the ﬁve and 10 year averages for the month. Sales activity in all of Alberta fell 22.3% from May 2014. New residential listings on the Association’s MLS® System numbered 1,014 units in May, down 24.8% from levels in May 2014. There were 2,842 active residential listings on the Association’s MLS® System at the end of May, down 6.1% from levels at the end of May 2014. There were 5.6 months of inventory at the end of May 2015, up from 4.6 months reported at the end of May 2014 and slightly above the long-run average for this time of year. The number of months of inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity. The dollar value of all home sales in May 2015 was $167.5 million, falling 17.1% from the record May in 2014. This was still the fourth best dollar volume for the month of May. The dollar value of home sales in all of Alberta declined 22.4% from May 2014.

ARE YOU RED DEER’S 100,000TH CITIZEN? To commemorate the historic moment of Red Deer hitting the 100,000 mark in population, the City is now looking for its one-hundred thousandth citizen. The City is launching a contest for people who moved to Red Deer or were born in Red Deer between Nov. 1st, 2014 and Jan. 31st, 2015. Those interested in submitting their name or another’s that qualiﬁes, can email, mail or drop off their submission. The deadline to submit entries is 4:30 p.m. on July 24th. All names will be entered into a drawbox with the winner being randomly selected. The person chosen will be required to provide proof of qualiﬁcation prior to being announced as the winner. Several prizes and public recognition will be awarded to the selected citizen. For more information or to enter, visit www.reddeer. ca/100K.

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Volunteer opportunities in Central Alberta For more information about volunteering in Central Alberta, a wider selection of listings, or if you are an organization or an event needing volunteers, visit Volunteer Central at www. volunteercentral.ca, email info@volunteercentral.ca or call 403-346-3710. Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Batting Against Breast Cancer - volunteer at this great event to help support a future without breast cancer. Contact Amber Dujay, 403209-2233, or by email at adujay@cbcf.org. Magdalene House Society is looking for cyclists to join our 200 km Freedom Ride on July 25th-26th. Contact Marian at 403-8725148. Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery- Join our volunteer team and assist the MAG staff in engaging visitors in museum related activities, from special events to exhibition openings. For more information contact Kim Verrier, 403-309-8405 or by email at kim.verrier@ reddeer.ca. Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter - come join CAWES once a week to do some baking for the clients and staff of the shelter. Contact Alyssa von Albedyhll, 587-876-3409 or by email at alyssa@cawes. com.

Extendicare Michener Hill - help to improve the quality of life for seniors living in long-term care, by assisting them to maintain their independence and enjoy what the City of Red Deer has to offer! For more information contact Jessica Dinan, 403-348-0340 x 8214 or by email at jdinan@ extendicare.com. Tetra Society of North America recruits skilled volunteers to create assistive devices for persons with physical disabilities. Their Red Deer Chapter is seeking someone to volunteer as their chapter coordinator. For more information contact Pat Tweedie or by email at ptweedie@ tetrasociety.org. CentreFest Street Performer Festival has grown to become Central Alberta’s largest festival. Putting this great event on is a daunting task that would not be possible without the support of volunteers. Visit www.centrefest.ca. Cosmos Group of Companies - looking to share your talents? We have volunteer board member opportunities at Cosmos! For more information contact Stephanie Ball, 403-3430715, or by email at stephanie.ball@cosmosreddeer. org. Meals on Wheels is recruiting volunteer driv-

ers to deliver meals to our clients. If you are available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on a week day, we encourage you to join our team of volunteer drivers. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for retirees or moms with small children. For more information contact Cheryl Day, 403-340-2511 or by email at rdmealsonwheels@shaw.ca. Canadian Diabetes Association is seeking a Drop Box Champion. The Drop Box Champion supports the donation of gently used clothing, electronics and small household items to the Clothesline program, by calling in when a box is full or in need of attention. For more information contact the Volunteer Engagement Services Team, or email volunteeralberta@ diabetes.ca. City of Red Deer Culture Services - Youth Wanted to Volunteer in the Arts this Summer! Do you love drama, visual art or music, enjoy working with kids, and want to gain valuable experience this summer? Volunteer with City of Red Deer Visual and Performing Arts Camps in July and August. Contact Teresa Neuman, 403-309-4757 or email teresa.neuman@reddeer.ca.

a team to help the youth in their section develop and execute a weekly program that incorporates outdoor skills, personal development and social growth. For more information contact Jeanette Regehr, 403346-6311, or email gordregehr@shaw.ca.

be a vision mate to someone in your community. We are currently seeking vision mates for walks, for knitting, and for help getting the mail and dealing with bills. For more information contact Wody Bergquist AT 403-346-0037 or by email at wody.bergquist@cnib.ca.

Schizophrenia Society of Alberta is currently seeking new volunteer members who possess a passion to support people living with mental health, to join our board of directors. For more information contact Shelley Stigter, 403388-8671 or by email at shelleystig@outlook.com.

Fuel the passion. Leave an impact! By becoming a mentor with Futurpreneur Canada, you can use your breadth of knowledge and experience to help a young entrepreneur (18-39) get their start up business off the ground! Contact Rob Price or Chris Anstey, 403265-2923 or 403-265-3288, rprice@futurpreneur.ca or by email at canstey@futurpreneur.ca.

Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre is looking for a volunteer to help clean and disinfect the Servus Sunshine Room, from 4 – 5 p.m. Contact Michele Kercher, 403-340-1124, or by email at mkercher@ casasc.ca. CNIB is looking for a volunteers to make a difference in the lives of people dealing with vision loss. Volunteer with us now to

PDD Michener Services- Swimming Companions, Palliative Care Visitors, Music Enthusiasts, and Companion Visitors are all on the list of positions that Michener Services has to offer. Getting to know someone or doing activities you both enjoy is a terriﬁc way to make someone’s day. For more

information contact Alana Hancock, 403-340-7803 or by email at Alana.Hancock@ gov.ab.ca. Bethany Care Society is seeking a variety of volunteers for things such as feeding, pastoral care, and recreation. As well, they have a specially designed hydration cart volunteer role. This role is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities to be able to do fairly independently. For more information contact Ann VanHemmen, 403-357-3702, or by email at ann.vanhemmen@ bethanyseniors.com. Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre has a wide variety of volunteer positions they are seeking to ﬁll including help in the Flowers by Present Trends Gift Shop, Pastoral Care volunteers, Surgical Family Liaison Volunteers, and Pull Ticket Kiosk Volunteers in local malls. For more information contact Brenda Farwell at 403-343-4715 #1, or by email at brenda. farwell@albertahealthservices.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT Singer Greg Drummond to play The Hideout BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Hitting the road with a brand new set of compelling tunes, singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Drummond performs at The Hideout on July 9th. Drummond, whose tour covers about 22 dates throughout western Canada, says his music is geared towards lifting people up and connecting them through his live performances. Recently, he has also committed time to causes including the United Way, C.E.F.’s Clean Water Project and Haiti relief. In 2013, Drummond was commissioned to write and perform the official song for the ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater Party,’ an annual event that contributes all of its proceeds to the Children’s Wish Foundation as well. Drummond is known for his deep voice and style of songwriting that combines infectious melodies with stories of a slightly darker tone. His music is often classified within the indie folk/rock genre, but also has influences of alternative and southern rock. “Music is something that I always had a passion for,” he explained. He took up guitar at about age 11 and went on through his teens and early 20s to play with several garage bands and other collaborations. But it wasn’t until his late 20s he began to seriously pursue music as his primary focus. Having garnered a bit of life experience along the way helped cement the decision, he said. “I knew I wanted to take on my own project, and I had some life experiences by then to write about.” After releasing his first album in 2011, Drummond has gained recognition throughout Canada and received growing support from the Vancouver community. Born and raised in Port Moody, he has drawn a lot of inspiration from moments on the road and the beauty of local places like Rocky Point and Buntzen Lake. “I really think that nature inspires a lot of creativity,” he explained. “I don’t think as humans we spend enough time in it of feel grounded in our lives to really embrace it and travel and enjoy it.” Inspiration can spring at unexpected moments, too. Like the middle of the night – that’s when Drummond will grab a notepad or his iPhone and record the idea. “I’ll get a little hook, wake up and write something down.”

ECLECTIC – Singer Greg Drummond will be performing tunes from his latest CD Drive at The Hideout on July 9th. In 2013, he began working with Sovereign Music Management to provide management support with booking, marketing strategy, general administration and grant writing. With this support, Drummond was fortunate enough to land funding from Factor Canada and Drive was born. He’s spent the past four years writing, producing and engineering this album in over six locations including his bedroom closet (so as to not annoy the neighbours), a family cabin and professional spaces like Echoplant Sound and Monarch Sounds. Drive is a stunning indie folk/rock album that establishes his evolution as a songwriter. He tackles a variety of subjects including sleepless nights, drinking alone, ﬁnding love, soul searching and pushing forward in the face of ongoing challenges. There’s much to enjoy here, from the

immediately compelling title track which opens the disc to the brisk Our Time is Now and the richly-textured Singing a Song. Lily is also just downright irresistible with its catchy rhythms rooted in acoustic richness. Rounding out the project is Worse for Wear – a stripped-down, gentle tune that again showcases Drummond’s ability to match his voice to whatever sensibilities a given tune is getting across. Drummond describes the time in the studio as a collaborative one that included the exploration of different sounds, thus lending to the eclecticism of the ﬁnal product. For the tour, he’ll be joined by four other musicians. “It’s something I had to learn as a front man – that it’s not just about playing the shows and the songs; it’s about captivating a crowd and establishing a stage presence.”

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Ultimately, Drummond hopes his listeners ﬁnd something they relate to in his story and that they will feel understood by his new songs. “I hope they can relate to something; to one song or one moment on the album. If they could listen to it the whole way through and take something away from it, that would make me happy. I hope they feel inspired or enlivened because of it.” Meanwhile, there is no doubt he’s on the right path. “I like to see where the songs take me. A lot of them are written on the road, and there’s a lot of momentum in them. So it’s interesting for me – and if I can really captivate one person in an audience and make them feel something, or they build their own story out of my own song, then my job is done,” he said. “I really feel fulﬁlled from that.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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‘Art at the Lake’ set to showcase works this weekend BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express The sixth annual Art at the Lake runs one day only - July 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Best Western Hotel (5027 – Lakeshore Dr. across from the waterslide). There is no charge to attend the show and sale, which features ﬁne arts and crafts by leading Central Alberta artists. Call 403-748-2557 for more information. Local artist Pat Matheson, who hosts the event, said there has typically been a core group of artists featured at the event, with some new ones included every year. Darrel Peterson, a Red Deer glassblower, and Mary MacArthur and Danny Lineham of the Ponoka-based ‘Those Great Little Books’ will also be showcasing their creations. According to their web site, projects include, “Classic storybooks, sketchbooks, notebooks, diaries, gratitude journals, romantic books for lovers, guest books, photo albums and more. As well, we are always looking for unique one-off projects, either of our own creation or as special commissions.” They also do rebinding of old or treasured books. “They have really, really beautiful work. They are real artisans when it comes to putting these things together,” said Matheson. Others included in the show and sale are local painter Kate More and Candice Meyer who creates silver jewelry. Arne Handley does the turquoise func-

tional pottery and is featured in the Scott just a phenomenal venue – it’s right on Gallery in Edmonton and the Willock and Lakeshore Drive, so it’s easy to get to. We Sax Gallery in Banff. also have a beautiful room to use – they Also featured this year is Wendy Meeres, just bend over backwards to make us feel who does both paintings and lamp work welcome.” bead jewelry. As for Matheson’s own creative venAccording to her web site, her recent tures, he didn’t set out to specialize in the painting styles have progressed, “From creatively-rich medium of ceramics. Printwatercolours with conté to monotype making is what first held appeal. prints and mixed media that focus on coBut Matheson, who hails from Red Deer lour, shape and movement. Many of these and now lives on a farm near Sylvan Lake, pieces incorporate phocan’t imagine not tographic imagery. working with clay and “Wendy has develfiring it in the ‘raku’ “THE HOTEL IS ALSO JUST oped an interest in technique. A PHENOMENAL VENUE – lampworking. CurrentMatheson, who IT’S RIGHT ON LAKESHORE ly she uses these lampworks as the City of worked beads to create Red Deer’s public art DRIVE, SO IT’S EASY TO distinctive jewelry incoordinator, couldn’t GET TO. WE ALSO HAVE A cluding a popular line live on a more peaceBEAUTIFUL ROOM TO USE of beads built onto anful, scenic stretch of – THEY JUST BEND OVER tique keys. She is also land – all the better combining the lampfor providing reams of BACKWARDS TO MAKE US work with mixed meinspiration. FEEL WELCOME.” dia paintings on wood It was originally his to create some joyful grandparents’ farm, PAT MATHESON clocks.” which they settled in Trent Thomas Leach the early part of the and Holly Elliott run last century. Red Deer-based Rogue Studios. An interest in art surfaced at an early Leach has 15 years of experience as a age, and Matheson went on to formal studmetal and glass artist and Elliott has more ies in visual arts initially at Red Deer Colthan 20 years experience with photogra- lege. But clay, as was already mentioned, phy and 17 years in the adventure film in- wasn’t at the forefront of his thoughts. dustry. He set his sights on continuing his educaMeanwhile, Matheson is excited about tion in Calgary with a focus on printmakbringing together such a tremendous ing, but couldn’t get into that program. showcase of local talent. “The hotel is also There was room in ceramics, however. It

proved a pivotal season in his own artistic journey. After he wrapped up studies in Calgary, he returned to Red Deer and began working at RDC. He later decided to pursue further education, so headed off to Regina for a Master’s degree and followed that up with another teaching stint at the university there. After several years, he returned to Central Alberta and settled on the family’s farm in 2000. One of his first projects was to build a studio. The raku method originated centuries ago in Japan, and features hand-molded pieces that are removed from the kiln while still glowing hot. He then places them in large metal containers filled with bunched-up newspaper, which of course promptly burst into flame. The containers are then covered and the pieces of clay are smothered in smoke. It’s all part of the magical process. After a few minutes, they are placed in water and brilliant, shimmering colours and designs are the result. Beautiful, lustrous, and intricate, they also consistently look different under differing light sources. Looking ahead, Matheson is also planning a multi-artist sale for Aug. 15th at his place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Last year we had about 16 artists spread throughout,” he said. “I’m hoping for about 20 artists this year.” For more information about the show and sale, call 403-748-2557. Check out www. patmatheson.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Twelfth Night and King Lear featured at ‘Bard on Bower’ BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Local Shakespeare fans are invited to check out two of the Bard’s best-known works complete with a fresh, modern look. Featuring Twelfth Night and King Lear, Red Deer’s Prime Stock Theatre presents Bard on Bower at Bower Ponds July 16th through Aug. 2nd. Performances are suitable for all ages. Twelfth Night opens July 16th with curtain at 7 p.m. and runs until Aug. 1st. King Lear opens July 23rd at 7 p.m. as well, and closes Aug. 2 at 2 p.m.

Rather than go the conventional route in presenting these plays, the folks at Prime Stock Theatre are setting them in modern contexts which serve to both make them more accessible to the public while emphasizing the universal themes that audiences of virtually any time period could relate to. “If you see yourself in a given character, then it can open up a whole world of understanding,” explains Artistic Director Thomas Usher. “What we love about the process is that the more time we spend on these plays, the more you say, ‘These things are happening today’,” laughs Usher, referring to

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How necessary are dental X-Rays? What should you do the next time the dentist tells you he or she is going to take full dental X-rays? A new study shows that just as porcupines make love very, very carefully, you should also take care to limit the amount of radiation exposure during your lifetime, particularly the amount children receive. Dr. Elizabeth Claus of Yale University reports in the American Cancer Society Journal Cancer, that there’s a link between dental x-rays and the risk of developing a brain tumour called a meningioma. These tumours grow from the meninges, the layers of tissue that cover the brain. Fortunately, most meningiomas are benign. Others are slow growing, but they can become lifethreatening when they become as large as a baseball compressing brain tissue. Meningiomas account for 34% of all primary brain tumours, can occur at any age and are twice as common among women as in men.

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past. But little bits of radiation mount up, particularly when one totals the exposure received from other X-ray tests. Radiation isn’t like an infection that’s cured by antibiotics. Rather, radiation is cumulative and, like an elephant, our bodies never forget the amount received during a lifetime. I’ve always worried about needless radiation and many years ago one of my columns made headline news. I discovered that some patients were receiving huge amounts of radiation from dental and other X-rays. For instance, some equipment had not been serviced for 15 years! This sparked a major investigation by the government. Dental X-rays are, of course, required for legitimate reasons. But like anything they can be overdone. So always ask if the X-ray is really needed. No one real-

ly knows how much radiation we can receive before it causes trouble. Ideally, we should all have radiation cards that show how much radiation we’ve received. Particularly since one of the major tests today is the CT scan that delivers large amounts of radiation. But hell will freeze over before such cards are in general usage. So what should parents do? I’d agree that markedly crooked teeth deserve to have braces as the radiation dose does not compare with a CT scan. But for lesser imperfections it may be prudent for parents to ask, “Should I subject my child to potential risk of radiation and a meningioma, and how important is it for my child to have the perfect smile?” See the web site at www. docgiff.com. To comment, email info@docgiff.com.

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The Red Deer Riggers work towards championship BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express The Red Deer Riggers Senior Mens’ baseball team took to the road last Monday night to take on the Sherwood Park Athletics who are placed ﬁrst in the league. Coach Curtis Bailey said the game was going well heading into the eighth inning with the Riggers being up a number of runs. “Josh Edwards was throwing really well up into the eighth but you could tell he was starting to get tired,” explained Bailey. “So we brought up Joel Peterman to save the game and after a few good hits from the Athletics, a few walks and a few throws that hit batters and suddenly we were down.” The Riggers ended the inning with a loss on the board of 7-6 following a ﬁve run give up in the eighth inning despite a home run from Kerry Boon. Bailey added the team was doing well with a lot of momentum early in the game with Edwards showing excellent command over his pitches. “He was really dominating with his off speed pitches – his curveball and his change up – and from a guy who hurt himself early last season and didn’t pitch he really came back with a vengeance this year.” Although the Riggers started the season strong with an early 5-1 ministreak, Bailey said the last three weeks have been tough on the team following a 1-3 record at a weekend series in Edmonton. “Since then we’ve been rather inconsistent and with a few of our starters

HARD HIT - Pictured here is Coach Curtis Bailey of the Red Deer Riggers during a game back in 2013. missing it can really affect our game - I don’t think we’ve been focused enough as a team to compete for a full nine innings every game.” The bar may be set high for the Riggers following their 2013 and 2014 provincial championship titles which has also led to the Riggers representing Team Alberta at the 2015 Senior Mens’ National Championship in Chatham, New

Brunswick. “Although last night was a bad loss late in the game we played really well leading up to that and hopefully we can build on the fact we are still moving forward as a team,” said Bailey who added they have a long road ahead of them to prepare for playoffs, provincials and nationals. “You get on that national stage it doesn’t matter what happened in league

because if you’re not playing your best baseball then you’re not going to win games. “We have a very strong team and a very talented team but if we can’t put it all together to win baseball games and play consistently good baseball then we don’t deserve to win.” Following their game last Monday evening in Sherwood Park, the Riggers took to the ﬁeld again

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Renegades defeat Lacoka and keep momentum going BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express A shot at redemption was not in the cards for the Lacoka Locos this weekend when they returned to the Kinex arena to face the Red Deer Renegades, who took the win 15-2. The Locos seemed to have a chance in the ﬁrst period, only a goal behind the Renegades but things quickly started to turn in favour of Red Deer. The Renegades took seven more goals in the second period with impressive passing and willingness to shoot when an opportunity was presented. Red Deer Renegades assistant coach Adam Mooney said that it was a good game and that he’s glad the team could take some momentum into an important game later in the weekend. “Well, tonight was kind of a rebound – we had a road trip last weekend that didn’t go well. We have our most important game on Sunday – a division playoff spot game – so this was a good game to play hard and not quit, even on a 15-2

game,” he said. Dave Couchman, also an assistant coach with the Renegades, added, “You just want to go in and make sure you do the little things right. You have to make sure you don’t get lazy, don’t get sloppy and that you’re back-checking and picking up your man. You’ve got to make sure that you’re moving.” The Locos seemed to lose momentum just before halfway through the second period. Slowly, the game grew aggressive as the Renegades began to rack up the scoreboard and the Locos racked up the penalty clock. The Renegades continually recovered the ball and charged forward through the defence of the Locos. Agility, speed and a high shot count attributed to the several goals scored this period. As the clock started in the third period, the Renegades were ahead 7-2 and the Locos were visibly becoming more disgruntled. Several Locos players received penalties for roughing, slashing, bench minors, and a crosscheck.

SHOWDOWN – Red Deer Renegade Brendon Wick saw an opportunity to score and went for it last week during a game held at Kinex Arena. The Renegades won the game with a score of 15-2. However, aggressive games with plenty of contact are not new for the two teams. “There are deﬁnitely kids that know kids. A lot of them have grown up playing against each other. It’s a ﬁve-year league, so they play the same kids time after time and they usually develop a hate for at least one or two guys on the opposing team,” said

Mooney. He went on to say that although the win felt good, the team was already moving into a new focus – a game against the Blackfalds Wranglers later this past weekend. “We play the Wranglers on Sunday and we’re two very evenly matched teams. The kids know that if they don’t bring it, it’s not going

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to go their way. We’ve had intense practices all week and everybody is aware they need to bring their ‘A’ game. This is an important game of the season – it’s not going to go their way if they don’t try their best,” said Mooney. Couchman said that the team’s preparation began and carried through last week with several intense practices. The Wranglers

lead the Junior B tier II south conference division in points at 12, with the Renegades only a step behind in 11. The Locos have two points. The Red Deer Renegades took down the Locos and repeated their practice against the Wranglers on Sunday, with a ﬁnal score of 12-7. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Does your home need a small dash of ‘pretty’ I was visiting with a client last week as we discussed the new renovation options for her home. The layout and architectural features of this home were amazing as was the paint colour she had recently chosen. The interior just needed lighter cabinets, some new flooring and some gutsy brick work for the fireplace to bring the interior up to date yet something still troubled me. As I looked around, envisioning the new products and new cabinet colour I could see how the interior would benefit from these changes and suddenly it hit me – her house was very masculine. By masculine I mean that the interior was deep in colour, heavy in furniture and decor scale and lacking in pattern. Every item was a solid colour which had a huge presence in the room. In short – there was no pretty. Pretty is often dismissed as frivolous or unnecessary, a trinket or bauble to be en-

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in our homes but we don’t need to revert to our six-year-old bedroom to accomplish the need for beguiling design. For the past few weeks I have had a selection of ﬂowers on my kitchen table – hydrangeas for Mother’s Day, lilacs from my yard, roses from a special guy and they have brought that one of a kind beautiful shape that my house seems to be lacking. I have plans to replace the boring globes in the hallway with something more ‘dangly’ yes that is an ofﬁcial design term – to create a softer shapelier focal point and I have been challenged to look at the outline of my furniture and am attempting to soften these lines. Lace can be a challenge to decorate with but it never fails to create a yearning in us for times past. I remember as a child having bright yellow curtains lovingly sewn by my mom out of eyelet lace and to this day eyelet does

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not fail to wash over me with nostalgia. There are several types of lace whether made by needle, cut design or by crocheting and all of them tell a story and represent a lifestyle and culture. You can use lace as curtains, pillow covers or even in something as practical as placemats. The delicate fabric and airy composition makes it a perfect accent in a boldly-designed room. Take inventory of your home; does it need some pretty? Does the delicate shade of pink or the whimsy of pearls need to be discovered and brought home to be displayed? If this style of design appeals to you and touches your delicate side then give heed to the fetching and let it enchant you once again. Kim Wyse is an interior designer with Carpet Colour Centre in Red Deer.

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can leave you in a shortfall position come tax time. The process is simple. They collect a regular amount from you with your mortgage payment, and the money is set aside in Property Tax Savings Account. When you receive your ﬁrst tax bill, you may have to forward it to the lender and then the lender and the municipality talk directly to each other after that. Funds accumulate in your Property Tax Savings Account and are used to pay your annual property taxes. They ensure the bill is paid for your property regardless of the balance in your account. This means that at some point during the year your account may have a surplus and at others times a shortfall. A surplus is money accumulated in your Property Tax Savings Account. As in a chequing/savings account at your bank, a surplus in your account will be credited with interest. A shortfall in your account happens if there was not enough money in the account when property

taxes were paid. This money needs to be reimbursed to the lender for taxes paid on your behalf. If there is a shortfall in your account, you are charged an interest rate equivalent to your mortgage rate. They take the outstanding amount into account when calculating your new tax portion for the upcoming tax year. You may reduce the shortfall in your account by making a lump sum payment into the account, or a series of payments over time. If the new tax portion is not manageable, you can extend the repayment of the shortfall over more than one year. After they pay ﬁnal taxes each year, they will review your tax portion to ensure we are collecting the necessary amount. They will send you a Property Tax Statement to show the status of your Property Tax Savings Account, and to advise of any change to the tax portion. Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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