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ed Deer Hospice staff, volunteers and the many families they’ve assisted came together recently to celebrate 10 years of making a tremendous difference in the lives of many Central Albertans. Last week, a reception was held which included the unveiling of the new donor wall which recognizes the many contributions to the Hospice over the years. “The idea was to thank and to honour our donors – many who have been with us for 10 years,” said past president Bryan Wilson, reflecting on the campaigns that have been held over the years to raise funds for projects and expansions. On Sept. 15th, 2005, Red Deer Hospice opened with a compassion tour showcasing the brand new facility. The Hospice is a home for the terminally ill and provides a quiet and caring environment for individuals who are at the end of life’s journey, a home away from home. “It’s also the first ‘purpose-built’ hospice in Alberta – as part of our journey, we looked at two other hospices and both were retrofitted, so this was the first hospice built as a hospice. They told us not to do what they did, but to build a brand new building,” he recalled. Since opening, staff have provided care to more than 800 residents during their final days. More than 38,000 volunteer hours have also been logged since the Hospice opened as well. Meanwhile, last week’s event was a very meaningful time for people with connections to the Hospice to gather and catch up, said current president Suzanne Alexander-Smith. “It was great to see. They still feel very much connected and very invested with our mission and with the Hospice home. That’s great to see, and it’s an affirmation to them that they get to continue that and feel they are a part of that great legacy.” The Society was formed in 1999 and as mentioned, through the generosity of individuals, organizations and businesses throughout Central Alberta, the Hospice was built in 2005. Currently, there is about a 95% occupancy rate, said Wilson. “The board is doing some forward planning and looking at how can we respond to that,” he added. But for now, and in light of the unveiling of the donor wall, it’s truly a season to reflect on what has proven to be an amazing decade. “The Hospice has become a big part of many people’s lives in Red Deer and Central Alberta.” Alexander-Smith agreed, noting how she loves to hear stories from people who have been touched by the services the Hospice has to offer local families.

MILESTONE - Suzanne Alexander-Smith and Bryan Wilson stand by the donor wall of the Red Deer Hospice last week. The Hospice recently marked 10 years of service to the community. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express “I think the over-arching feeling here is that sense of peace and dignity that allows someone to transition through their end of life days in such a beautiful and tranquil environment. That tranquility also extends to families,” she said. “Often times, a resident has come to terms with it in a different way than family members have. So it gives those family members a sense of comfort, and a sense of hope that they are able to be with their loved one and just focus on the best parts of those last times.” Families are grateful for the option to be able to have their loved ones there. “Conditions aren’t always going to be treatable to the last moment, so it’s a recognition of that, being able to embrace that and deciding what the path forward will be in that situation.” Wilson emphasized the role that family support plays. “We do that aspect really well. Families are supported prior to the death, and during and after the death as well,” he said. Counseling services are also available for as long as folks feel they need them. Trained bereavement support volunteers provide phone support after a death to family members and they also facilitate grief support groups which are also open to the public.

Staff have also always worked diligently to provide as ‘home-like’ an atmosphere as possible. Families are encouraged to bring virtually anything from home, from photos to ornaments to blankets – all in an effort to bring as much comfort as possible to both their loved one and to themselves. Pets can visit too. Annually, a ceremony is held to honour loved ones where a there is a butterfly release. A number of fundraisers are also planned, including a gala set for Feb. 27th, 2016 and the RBC Dominion Securities Run/Hike for Hospice which is set for May 1st, 2016. Meanwhile, the Hospice Society is pleased to welcome Ian Bos to Red Deer on Sept. 26th on the Alberta leg of his five-month long, cross-Canada journey from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Staff is inviting the community to ‘Walk a Block’ with Bos by joining in at the Hospice at 4:30 p.m. as they walk from the Hospice parking lot through the Memorial Garden and around the lake and back to Hospice. Bos began his journey on May 21st in honour of his late father, Ted Bos. Inspired to walk across Canada in gratefulness for the hospice care his father received before he passed away, Ian hopes to engage Canadians in the conversation regarding

end-of-life care while raising $25,000 to support access to care in communities across the country. Ian is walking an average 40 km a day, stopping along the way to participate in local events and fund raising activities to generate awareness regarding the benefits of hospice care. He is also encouraging donations to be directed to the Red Deer Hospice on behalf of his journey to ensure these local dollars stay within the community. Those interested in helping out can do that by donating at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/red-deer-hospice-society/supporting_Ians_walk/. For Wilson and Alexander-Smith, it’s a fulfilling cause and an enduring passion to be sure. “People will stop me and say, ‘Do you have a minute? Can I tell you a story about my uncle who was in the Hospice?’ They talk about the care, how the food was amazing, how the staff is phenomenal and the building is amazing, too. This happens to me regularly,” said Wilson. “We all have this great love for this mission, and for what we are doing.” For more, visit www.reddeerhospice. com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Temporary warming facility approved in Red Deer BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS After much deliberation Red Deer City council approved a development plan for a temporary warming facility that will be located near the Safe Harbour facility. An application was put forth by Safe Harbour where a temporary facility would be built and used for two years from the months of November to April. The hope is to provide a place where the City’s homeless can gather during the cold winter days. It will not provide a place for people to stay overnight. The facility will be constructed at 5256 53rd Ave., adjacent to the Safe Harbour Society facility. “First, I’d like to say that we are very pleased to have a site approved so that we know that Red Deer’s vulnerable citizens are going to be warm and safe over the winter. Having said that, this isn’t our preferred site but we are happy to be at this point,” said Colleen Fisher, chair of the Safe Harbour Society Board. On Aug. 17th, a development plan was defeated in second reading by members of council that recommended a different site for use of the temporary warming centre. Fisher and Kath Hoffman, executive director of

Safe Harbour came forward in the meeting on Sept. 21st to recommend that council reconsider this location. Members of council agreed to wave regular process and debate a motion to reconsider the previous site. It was defeated 5-2, with Councillors Frank Wong and Lynne Mulder voting to reconsider. There was much deliberation in the Chamber of the benefits, costs and location of the sites comparatively. Ultimately, the decision was made to use the site of 5256 53rd Ave. and to construct a temporary facility using three modular structures to create a single large facility. “The facility that came to council two weeks ago was there – everything was there already. There were showers, washrooms and lockers there already. It was on the periphery of downtown, and was easy to access on foot. Everything was there, whereas this one requires a lot of work and expense to make it workable,” explained Fisher. Concerns were delivered to council by members of the public during the hearing held on Aug. 17th in the form of several letters that outlined issues with the location. These concerns included but were not limited to a higher concentration of street-involved people in the

area, the perception of increased drug use and drug paraphernalia in the area, increased visibility of the homeless population and the perception of an unsafe area. All of these concerns were addressed with solutions that council took to be appropriate, and solutions were offered to each of these concerns.

“We will have some extra people on site, but we will have some extra staff now, too, that comes with the building. We are disappointed because we didn’t necessarily get what we wanted or get the ideal,” said Hoffman. “We’re used to making do. We’ve got talented staff and a community that supports us on

the whole. We’re going to make this work. It is temporary and that’s what we need to keep in our heads, too. If there is a place for it to be, and people want it at Safe Harbour, then so be it because we know what we’re doing there. It’s a lot of people to manage, but we’ll manage.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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No Job Too big, No Job Too Small A Few Boards Short Ltd. committed to top customer service BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Airdrie-based A Few Boards Short Ltd. is looking to branch out to Central Alberta with the same strong commitment to customer service that has brought such success to the growing business. Leona Kruger takes care of the Accounting responsibilities, quotes, invoicing and paperwork, while Darcy Fawcett is the general manager and installation/renovation expert. “I feel what sets us apart is that we meet with the client and then we are the ones who do the work. We are more involved and more personable than the bigger companies where you meet with someone who passes it on to the Insurance Claims Ofﬁce, who then passes it onto another contractor,” explained Kruger. “That contractor can then get other contractors to ﬁnally do the work. You end up going through a few different people. There may be no personal contact with the people that come to your house and say, ‘We are going to do this job’.” Not so with the folks from A Few Boards Short Ltd., which was incorporated in 2005. “We are there from the very beginning and we see it through to the very end,” she said. “And we can do almost anything the customer requests. We can make your house pic-

ture perfect.” Success over the years has also streamed from prompt, friendly service which utilizes local workers and products, said Fawcett, who, prior to establishing A Few Boards Short Ltd., had his own company for about 10 years. “One of our biggest selling features is that we live where we work,” he said. “We aren’t a crew that came into town just to work for six months and then leaves - where the customer has no recourse. We are always available for problems, questions, concerns and repairs,” he said. “It’s that extra customer service.” The company’s expertise covers all exterior renovation projects. They also work with vinyl siding, James Hardi installation, sofﬁt, fascia, custom aluminum work, batten/trim work, eaves trough, rooﬁng and window & door installation, according to their web site. Everyone that works under the banner of A Few Boards Short Ltd. is also fully equipped to provide top quality workmanship as well. “Basically all of the people that work for us, I have trained.” Fawcett also said with the good name the company has built over the years in Airdrie, they want to reach out to a potential customer base in Central Alberta as well. “We understand what insurance contractors can provide, but we work for the customer – we don’t work for the insurance compa-

ny,” he said. “We will fight for the customer to make sure they are 100 per cent happy with the job. “We also flow with what Customers are thinking about and wanting to do. We customize.” For example, in the Airdrie area Fawcett has been busy introducing homeowners to tougher, upgraded siding and high-impact roofing options in the wake of damaging hailstorms. He is ready to provide information on what works best for customers, and what may help safeguard against future damaging storms. For Fawcett and Kruger, it’s certainly a fulfilling line of work and the feedback has been encouraging from the get-go. “Customers will say, ‘We would recommend you anytime – thanks so much’, to ‘I’m so happy with the choices’,” said Kruger. “I like that we are small, and that we are family-run. I also like that we live close by and we are always here and available.” Fawcett agreed. Satisfied customers are the driving force – no question about it. “When you drive away from a job and you know you’ve done a good job, that’s what makes a contractor really happy,” he said. “You leave with a really good feeling and a sense of accomplishment.”

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OPINION Canadians urged to look at food differently In a first world nation, it remains a difficult thing to imagine there are people who struggle to provide food for their families. Canadians talk a lot about the food we eat but we don’t talk a lot about hunger. Organizers are encouraging Canadians to take a break from our food-crazed lives during Hunger Awareness Week which runs through to Sept. 25th. This year during Hunger Awareness Week, Food Banks Canada will be interrupting our fascination with food to instead bring focus to hunger. Canadians are obsessed with talking about the food we’re cooking and the meals we’re having. We discuss the restaurants we’re going to or want to visit with wild excitement. We photograph our food and share it on social media channels. Every day, close to 10,000 Canadians use hashtags like #food, #nomnomnom, #yummy and #foodie. By comparison, #endhunger and #hunger are used on average less than 400 times a day. That is a revealing and startling reflection on where we are at these days.

Yet, as the foodie movement continues to gain momentum, so too does hunger in this country. During any given week, more than 200,000 Canadians go hungry, including almost 70,000 children, officials say. Food banks usage has increased by 25% over the last seven years. Locally, we have continued to see the demand rise and with Alberta’s economy being rather shaky, we except those numbers to at least stay the same, if not continue to increase. Earlier this spring the Red Deer Food Bank handed out 43% more food hampers this past April than in the same month in 2014. In terms of actual numbers, in April 2014, the food bank gave out 338 hampers and this past April saw 592 hampers given out. At that time as well, Executive Director Fred Scaife said the demand had been high. To help bring attention to this important issue, hunger will have its own voice on Twitter during Hunger Awareness Week. Using the handle @CanadianHunger, the voice of hunger will interact with food-obsessed Canadians in an effort to break through food-related discussions. Follow

the conversation at #TweetsOfHunger. To bring further focus to the hunger issue, Food Banks Canada will also be releasing a sharable 30-second video featuring the everyday challenges of a food insecure family https://youtube/ru3AFJD1LxU. “Food Banks Canada is taking a new approach to Hunger Awareness Week this year,” says Katharine Schmidt, executive director, Food Banks Canada. “With food-related conversation being abundant on social media channels, we recognized an opportunity to help the voice of hunger be considered in this busy space. We are asking Canadians to stop and take a moment out of their food-crazed lives to consider the other side of things: hunger. Together, Canadians can make an impact on the solvable issue of hunger and find solutions in communities across the country.” Hunger in Canada exists because deep and persistent poverty continues in the country, officials say. For more than a decade, diverse and inter-related factors have sustained this situation: a labour

market that fails to provide enough jobs with stable, livable wages; a rise in precarious and non-standard employment; a fraying income security system that does not provide sufficient financial support for those in need; a lack of affordable, social housing; and accessible and affordable child care. People living in poverty cannot afford sufficient, nutritious food. Many turn to food banks to help them meet this most basic need. Food banks across the country will be supporting Hunger Awareness Week by inviting community residents and businesses to participate in local events and activities. Food Banks Canada supports a unique network of over 3,000 food-related organizations in every province and territory that assists close to 850,000 Canadians each month. Together the network shares over 200 million pounds of essential safe quality food annually, provides social programs that help to foster self-sufficiency, and advocates for policy change that will help create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

Stephen Harper’s bad bet on China Thursday night’s election debate took place against the backdrop of the hardhit resource sector. With its focus on the

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VAN HARTEN economy, the debate pointed to the Harper government’s big – and thus far spectacularly bad – bet on China. In 2014, the government gave China a long-term investment deal, called the CanadaChina Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA), that is clearly lopsided in favour of China. In exchange, the gov-

ernment appears to have sought positive signals that China would buy and invest in Canadian resources. Since the bet was made, resource prices have plummeted and the Chinese economy is in crisis. Chinese demand for Canadian resources has declined, not grown. The bet seems unlikely to pay off for a long time, if ever. Meanwhile, Canada has been locked into a lopsided FIPA for a remarkably lengthy and anti-democratic term of 15 years. After that term is up, Canada would have to give one year’s notice to get out of the deal and then wait another 15 years for the FIPA’s survival clause to run out. In other words, the government’s commitments to China were written in the legal equivalent of ce-

ment while China’s promises to Canada were written in sand, just before the tide came in. Why is the FIPA lopsided? Here are a few examples: incredibly, the government gave Chinese investors a general right to buy what they want in Canada’s economy without getting the same right for Canadian investors in China. I had never before seen that giveaway, across hundreds of investment treaties. The government exposed Canadian taxpayers to greater financial risk – in the form of Chinese investors’ claims for compensation against Canada – due to the larger volume of Chinese asset ownership in Canada than vice versa. The government even kept for itself a right to keep any costly settle-

ments paid by the government to Chinese companies secret, where the government deems such secrecy to be “in the public interest”. The FIPA is not all negative for Canada. It delivers new protections for Canadian investors in China, albeit at a high cost to Canada as a whole. But the FIPA clearly favours China in striking ways. And China’s handsome take from the deal – a legal playing field tilted in its favour – will remain in place for decades. Why would the government do a lopsided deal? After a review of the public record on the Harper government’s approach to China, the most charitable explanation I could find was that China promised in exchange to support Canada’s resource sector, especially the oil sands. At

least, if there is any other defensible explanation for a lopsided deal, it has eluded me. Yet, in the months after the government finalized the FIPA, the price of oil dramatically collapsed. To illustrate, the Western Texas Intermediate oil benchmark fell from around $95 before the big bet on the FIPA in September 2014 to around $50 in early 2015, and it now floats in the high $40s. Oil will bounce back one day, no doubt. However, the Chinese economy itself has recently been battered as its stock market and real estate bubbles began to burst, driving a further decline in demand for resources. Simply, the pro-China FIPA is an example of the government’s heavy commitment to the resource

sector as an overriding economic strategy. The prospect of greater resource exports to China has not panned out. In contrast, the FIPA has harmed Canada’s legal position in competition with China for at least a generation. There are steps that a future government could take to mitigate Canada’s losses under FIPA, starting with a law that all Chinese compensation claims against Canada must be made public. Yet I doubt those steps will be a priority unless the government hears from voters. Gus Van Harten is a professor at Osgoode Hall Law School and the author of Sold Down the Yangtze: Canada’s Lopsided Investment Deal with China. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Notre Dame students dig into Building Opportunities Program BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS Last week students of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School broke ground in this year’s Building Opportunities project which allows students hands-on experience in trades. Students from Grades 11 and 12 are eligible to enroll in the program to allow them a closer look and better understanding of potential career choices. Laebon Homes has partnered with the school to continue this program at 238 Truant Close in Red Deer. “The program is used by Grade 11 and 12 students who work from 7 a.m. to about noon for most of the first semester - from September to Christmas. They earn 15 credits by working with general contractors, trade partners and sub contractors,” explained Building Opportunities Program Coordinator Mike VanLanduyt, with Notre Dame school. “It is a Laebon Homes

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returning students, but for the most part, this is their first experience working with such a program. Notre Dame offers a wide variety of courses that may be of interest to students in the skilled trades, from an automotive service technician course to electro-technology. Students who are interested in participating in the Building Opportunities Program may speak with school administration to enroll in the 2016 project. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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RDC announces major donations to new wellness facility BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS It was a big day of announcements in Red Deer last week, as Red Deer College unveiled several new developments in the planned Health and Wellness Centre, which is scheduled for groundbreaking later this fall. During a special announcement event in the Arts Centre, the College announced a combined $8 million in donations to the project. That list included a single donation of $5 million, the largest in the College’s history. “It’s a little humbling and exciting,” said Gary Harris, who made the $5 million donation. In recognition of the

gift, Red Deer College also announced the new facitlity will bear Harris’ name. “I just feel that you live in a community most of your life and you want to be remembered,” Harris said, adding that he wants the Gary W. Harris Centre for Health, Wellness and Sport to be that legacy for him. Harris said he made the donation because he noticed that some of the facilities at RDC were in need of an update. “I played basketball and volleyball at (RDC), and that was more than 40 years ago,” Harris said, adding that he wanted Red Deer to have facilites that would attract

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fyi EVENTS The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursday in the Snell Oct. 1st, 12:15 – 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium, featuring pianist Alexander Malikov playing works by Schumann and Beethoven. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and Tea provided by Cafe Noir. Dickson Store Museum is holding a Fall Supper on Sept. 26th at the Spruce View Hall. The Danish meal will consist of Pork Loin, roasted vegetables, red cabbage and apple cake for dessert. There will be live entertainment , a silent auction, and the introduction to a children’s community history book and more. Doors open at 5 p.m. and supper will commence at 6 p.m. For tickets or more information call the museum at 403-728-3355. Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance on Sept. 26th at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion. Music by Wise Choice. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Central Alberta Singles Club is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Club at the Sept. 26th dance as well. Everyone is invited, especially anyone that has been involved with the Clulb. There will be 35 door prizes, one for each year. If you enjoy singing Glee Club style, but feel your skills are limited, please come and join our group of seniors who sing and play for seniors as a gift of community spirit. The Tony Connelly Singers, in their 31st year of service, welcome anyone who might enjoy singing out at seniors’ venues around the City. From September to June we prepare 10, one-hour ong programs filled with oldies and newer music. We practice form 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and

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present four to six sing outs each month. Our group is friendly, social and supportive. Please join our next practice or anytime. Call Shirley at 403-342-5904 for bookings or Betty at 403-3467316 for more information. You R What U Eat. Courses runs to Oct. 27th at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall on Mackenzie Road. All courses start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Contact Sherry Silk at 403-304-8464. Dance for the health of it – try it out. Dancing and dessert – first

a.m. Workshops with Laurie Miller - Sept. 26th - Inve$ting in the Children in My Life; Oct. 18th - Inve$ting in my Relationships. $20 per session in advance. $25 at the door. Pre-registration requested. Contact Laurie at 403 227-4711. On Sept. 30th at 7 p.m. check out the Men’s Group, The Gentle Art of Self Care meets with Greg Dickson. On Oct. 4th – guest speaker will be Rev. Doug Craig. Our service will celebrate the granting of our church charter in 1990 – 25 years and stronger every day! Watch

The Golden Circle is hosting Kat Danser in concert on Sept. 26th. Tickets are $20 each and available at the front desk at 4620-47 A Avenue. For more information call 403-343-6074. Re-establishing Trust - The Need For Democratic and Electoral Reform in Alberta. This will be the topic of a talk by Janet Keeping on Sept. 25th sponsored by the Red Deer Action Committee of FairVote Canada. Janet Keeping is a lawyer, educator and researcher working in such areas as oil and gas development,

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human rights, environmental protection, and accommodation of Aboriginal interests (at the Institute of Resources Law, University of Calgary). She is also the past president of the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership and Leader of the Green Party of Alberta. The talk will take place at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St. at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25th. The meeting is free of charge and all are welcome. FairVote Canada is a nation-wide organization dedicated to building a stronger and more effective democracy. Dickson Store Museum is holding a Fall Supper on Sept. 26th at the Spruce View Hall. The Danish meal will consist of Pork Loin, roasted vegetables, red cabbage and apple cake for dessert. There will be live entertainment , a silent auction, and the introduction to a children’s

community history book and more. Doors open at 5 p.m. and supper will commence at 6 p.m. Ticket prices: adults $20, 7-12 years: $10 and 6 and under free. For tickets or more information, call the museum at 403-728-3355. The Scott School Hall Community’s Chain Lakes Horseback Poker Rally is Sept. 27th starting at 10 a.m. until noon. All riders must register on arrival. Pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. More information, call 403-783-6858 or email lbedwards2@shaw.ca. 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. Modern Western Square Dance Lessons run to Dec. 2nd from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $120/person at the Clearview Community Centre (93 Cornett Dr.) Call 403-396-1523 for details. Annual turkey supper at Blackfalds United Church will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27th. Two sittings – 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and advance tickets are recommended as this event normally sells out. Prices are $15 adults, $7 kids and under five free. Please contact Bev at 403-885-4861 for more information or tickets. Please leave a message, calls will be returned. The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) Society will be celebrating the evolution of the organization and its many successes over the past 10 years in a very fun and fitting float down the Red Deer River on Sept. 27th. This celebration gets under way at 9:30 a.m. at McKenzie Trails Boat Launch and goes until 2:15 p.m. ending at River Bend Boat Launch. Lunch will be provided. Through a partnership with RiverWatch, a nationally recognized “science on the water education program”, we are able to offer this unique opportunity to RDRWA

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bringing a group, or for more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100. Steven Palmer concert runs Oct. 8th at 7:30 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton St.) Palmer is a ‘folk-road survivor’ with 40 years of musical enjoyment offered to all his listeners. He has been compared to Hoyt Axton and Leonard Cohen. Tickets $15 for adults, 12 and under free. Phone Sunnybrook Church Office for tickets 403-3476073. For further information

County Land Care’s Celebrating Successes event. Come out and join us for a free delicious buffet breakfast, and take in a very interesting and informative presentation by Curtis Vieville, project technician with the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society(AWES). Curtis will be speaking about the AWES Riparian Planting Research Project. The Medicine River Watershed Society will be receiving a Watershed Ambassador Award for their volunteer spirit and

a three week whirlwind tour of London, Mallorca (Majorca), Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Follow the excitement, mishaps and highlights. Listen to our presenter and share your own travel adventures, while enjoying coffee or tea with us. If you plan to bring a group, or for more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100. Daytime Documentaries runs Oct. 14th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Waskasoo Meeting Room. Our October program features Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s - visit the scene of many ultimate fashion fantasies. Hear the fabulous untold stories from Bergdorf Goodman’s iconic history. In the Waskasoo room for this month only. Join us for this excellent documentary and enjoy coffee or tea with us. A discussion facilitated by a staff member will follow the film. Everyone is welcome. If you are

contact Michele 403-356-1707. Parkinson Alberta Education and Support Groups - Parkinson Alberta offers groups for persons with Parkinson Disease, family members & caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills & Castor. Information 403-3464463 www.parkinsonalberta.ca. Cookie Walk runs Oct. 3rd from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton St. Fill a box with your favourite cookies for $7. For further information contact Linda at 403-347-6073. The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their Watershed Ambassador Breakfast in Rocky Mountain House Oct. 7th from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Lou Soppit Community Centre -4733 -54th Ave. The RDRWA will be ‘on tour’ in Rocky Mountain House in partnership with Clearwater

environmental commitment in our watershed. RSVP to: info@ rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403340-7379 by noon on Oct. 2nd. Chili for a Cause Luncheon presented by GrammaLink- Africa on Oct. 21st at Gaetz United Church 4758 Ross St. Homemade chili ( vegetarian available) Home made buns, pumpkin cupcakes. coffee or tea. Chili served in a hand made pottery bowl yours to keep $18 for lunch and bowl. Tickets at the door. Visa and MasterCard accepted. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African Grandmothers raising grandchildren orphaned by HIV/ AIDS. For further information contact Diane at 403-346-2174. CollegeSide Christmas Craft Market runs Nov. 5th from 2 to 4 p.m. in Town Hall & ADSP Room at Bethany CollegeSide. Vendors – if you are interested in a table, please register with Rhonda Gardiner, 403-357-3700

ext 3313 or rhonda.gardiner@ bethanyseniors.com. There is a $20 fee per table. Please register by Oct. 16th. Baking table – looking for donations of baking and a volunteer to work at the table. The proceeds from vendor registration and baking will be donated to Bethany Care Foundation. Living Faith Lutheran Church - welcomes everyone to our Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. We offer Traditional and Contemporary Service with Holy Communion. Services held at Bethany CollegeSide Red Deer College. For more information, contact Ralph at 403-347-9852. Scottish Country Dancing has classes held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church and go from September to May. A certified teacher comes regularly from Edmonton to conduct the class. SCD is not Highland dancing but is more like square dancing. No partner needed, no need to be Scottish. For more information, call 403-343-0975 or 403-347-0907 or visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.com. 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. 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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Bull Skit Comedy kicks off new season with Sketchfest! BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS Red Deer’s Bull Skit Comedy is kicking off a new season with Sketchfest!, a three-day festival that will feature sketch and music from all over. The event runs from Sept. 24th-26th at 7:30 p.m. at the Scott Block Theatre (4816 50th Ave.) Each night of the festival will feature a different group. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. nightly. There will also be a cash bar on site. Sketchfest! will see 10 groups from across Alberta perform. The goal is to celebrate the province’s sketch comedy scene over three days, said Jenna Goldade, artis-

tic director of Bull Skit Comedy. Troupes from Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer will showcase their sketch abilities. Groups attending include The Debutantes from Edmonton, The Late, Late Breakfast Show from Calgary, the Kinkonauts from Calgary, .38 Delight from Los Angeles, Strapping Young Lads from Red Deer, Bull Skit Comedy from Red Deer, Home School Crush from Calgary and OxeeMorons from Red Deer with musical guests The Dirrty Show each night at 10 p.m. “This is the first time an event like this has happened in Alberta, so we are super excited. I think it’s a really cool thing to

bring to Alberta because there are a ton of sketch groups that people don’t know about. We have a lot of good comedy happening here so we might as well highlight it,” said Goldade. “Each night is completely different – each night has a different sketch group with a different themed competition. Each night you’ll get to see every single sketch group but each night we highlight a different group from a different part of Alberta or L.A., so people will get a taste of various types of comedy and the styles of the groups.” Goldade said Bull Skit Comedy wanted to plan the three-day festival in conjunction with Alberta Culture Days which

runs Sept. 25th-27th across the province. “We wanted to plan it during Alberta Culture Days because it is bringing awareness to arts in Red Deer and also why not have a big festival when we have Alberta Culture Days going on?” Tickets for the festival are available in advance online at www.bullskitcomedy. com. A day pass ($15) and a three-day festival pass ($30) are available online only. Tickets are also available at the door – a day pass is $20 or three-day festival pass is $40. Sketchfest! may contain mature language and adult themes.

POLICE BRIEFS MAN ARRESTED AFTER CHASE On Sept. 19th, Sylvan Lake RCMP received a complaint from a member of the public who believed they just spotted a stolen Yamaha Razor driving down a gravel road in the rural Gimlet area (north west of Eckville). The ATV had been reported as stolen to the Rocky Mountain House RCMP the day prior. Several people followed the suspect while updating police. The suspect ended up ditching the ATV in some trees and fled on foot.

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MEN ARRESTED AFTER BREAK-IN Red Deer RCMP arrested two men for a residential break and enter after they were caught on camera during the break-in and then again while using a credit card stolen during the break-in. The break and enter occurred sometime during the day on Sept. 5th at a home in Morrisroe. The two men were caught on camera there, and again when they attempted to use the stolen credit card on Sept. 10th at a convenience

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POLICE SEARCH FOR STOLEN SKIDSTEER Blackfalds RCMP are investigating the theft of two Caterpillar Skidsteers from a their detachment area between Sept. 3rd and Sept. 7th. Sus-

pects stole a 2004 Caterpillar Skidsteer Model 247B from Lacombe Lake Estates which is locate north of Blackfalds. Suspects also stole a 2012 Caterpillar Skidsteer model 289C from a business south of Blackfalds. Investigators are asking anyone who may have information to contact the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300.

SUSPECT SOUGHT RCMP are looking for a woman who passed a counterfeit US $100 bill in Red

Deer on Sept. 11th. The woman was caught on surveillance video in Red Deer, and has been linked to more counterfeit money frauds in Stettler, Three Hills, Strathmore and Lacombe since the end of August. In one incident, she is described as driving an older model silver car that looked like a Pontiac Grand Prix. The suspect is described as being approximately 5’6” tall, with a slim build and blonde hair that is past her shoulders. Anyone with information is asked to call 403-343-5575.

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Remembering the tradition of local fall fairs The annual Alberta Culture Days are now upon us. This year, they run from Sept. 25th to 27th and provide a chance to celebrate, and learn more about, Alberta’s vibrant arts and cultural scene.

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DAWE More than 100 years ago, there was another annual celebration in virtually every community that included a sizeable arts, culture and entertainment component. That was the annual fall fair. The first fall fair in Red Deer was held on Oct. 11th, 1892. It was held at the Wilkins Block, a two-storey building on Ross Street. The hall on the upper floor serves as the exhibits room. Livestock were shown on the adjoining grounds. As an agricultural fair, there was a strong emphasis on farm and garden products. There were benches displaying wheat, rye, peas, barley and oats. There were also tables displaying all kinds of garden produce. Down the centre, there were

all kinds of homemade bread, butter, cheeses, preserves, jams, jellies and native fruit wines. There were, however, extensive displays of what today are considered crafts – crochets, fancy cushions, counterpane, quilts and crewel work. There were hand-drawn maps done by the local children as well as some paintings by local amateur artists. The evening was capped with a large harvest supper on the south side of Ross Street. The supper was followed by the singing of songs, instrumental music and humorous ‘Scotch’ readings. The first fair was such a success that the second one, in 1893, was held in the C.P.R. roundhouse as that building provided more space. The roundhouse continued to be the location of the fall fair for the next several years. In addition, a race track was constructed on the open land west of the railroad tracks. Horse racing subsequently became a main feature of the fair, along with a lot of unofficial betting. By 1901, the same year that Red Deer was incorporated as a town, the fair had grown to a two-day event. Moreover, displays of oil paintings by local artists became a

noted part of the exhibits of creative and domestic arts. In 1902, the annual fair had become sufficiently large that fairgrounds were purchased on the southeastern edge of the Town, next to Waskasoo Creek. This site became the location of the annual Red Deer Fair for the next 80 years. It was known for a considerable length of time as Alexandra Park, so named in honour of King Edward VII’s queen and consort, Queen Alexandra. Various improvements were soon made to Alexandra Park. A quality racetrack was built. A grandstand was erected. A dedicated exhibits building was constructed to house the agricultural, commercial, domestic and art exhibits. The new Red Deer Citizens’ Band, a forerunner of today’s Red Deer Royals, provided music. The Alexandra Hotel on Ross Street (later known as the Park Hotel) was the scene of evening entertainments and dances. By 1904, however, the expenditures on the new grounds had created a significant debt problem for the Agricultural Society. One unique fundraising idea adopted by the Society’s Board was to ask all the candidates in the 1904 Federal election to donate $10 each to the fair. By 1906, the Agricultural

FALL CELEBRATIONS - The new exhibits building and racetrack built in 1904 at the Alexandra Park fairgrounds in Red Deer. Red Deer Archives P4295

Society became overwhelmed by its financial and organizational difficulties. Consequently, the Society was replaced by the Red Deer Exhibition Association, a joint stock company. However, this change brought a lot of dissent and in-fighting both in the organization and the community as a whole. In 1907, an attempt was made to hold both a summer and fall

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CITY BRIEFS HOME SALES POST AVERAGE AUGUST Residential sales reported through the MLS® System of the Central Alberta REALTORS® Association numbered 428 units in August 2015. While this was a decline of 16.2% from a record for the month last year, sales in August 2015 came in between the 10 and five-year average for the month. Sales activity in all of Alberta fell 19.2% from August 2014. New residential listings on the Association’s MLS® System numbered 880 units in August, up 7.8% from levels in August 2014. This was a record for the month of August. There were 2,984 active residential listings on the Association’s MLS® System at the end of August, edging up 0.2% from levels at the end of August 2014. There were seven months of inventory at the end of August 2015, up from 5.8 months reported at the end of August 2014 and 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 August was $137.1 million, falling 18.3% from the record August in 2014. This was still the third best dollar volume for the month of August. The dollar value of home sales in all of Alberta declined 21.1% from August 2014. Sales of all types of properties totalled 451 units in August. This was down 15.5% compared to August 2014. The total value of all property sales amounted to $151.2 million in August, down 16% on a year-over-year basis.

AWARD FOR SOCIAL CHANGE Red Deer’s Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau were recognized by the Alberta Museums Association (AMA) with the Robert R. Janes Award for Social Responsibility. The Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Fort Normandeau are two of Red Deer’s long standing community amenities that offer extensive programs related to natural and human history interpretation, environmental education, school and public programs, family events, courses, day camps and more. During the award ceremony, the Kerry Wood Nature Centre was praised for its commitment to environmental engagement and education as well as for its community partnerships with organizations like the City of Red Deer and the

by Mark Weber Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE). The Alberta Museums Association believes that the Kerry Wood Nature Centre’s willingness to share resources to promote City-wide energy and waste reduction initiatives stands out as a model for other institutions. The organization was recognized with a plaque as well as a $3,000 contribution to the society so it can continue to incorporate environmental stewardship into its operations, programming and community partnerships.

NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS REMAIN STRONG Building permit values remained strong for the period from January to August with an estimated value of $153 million. This is due in large part to increases in commercial and public building permits year-to-date. In August, commercial permit values were estimated at $1.6 million due in part to $500,000 in exterior and interior renovations at Carnival Cinemas. Second floor renovations at the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre contributed an additional $250,000 in permit values. Commercial permit values were down in August compared to August 2014, whereas they remain significantly up in overall year-to-date totals. The number of residential building permits are up slightly, but the estimated value of those permits declined compared to August of 2014. For the period from January to August of 2015, residential building permits and the value of those permits have experienced declines as compared to the same period last year.

UNLOCK RED DEER’S HISTORY AT ‘DOORS OPEN’ Unlock the doors to Red Deer’s history on Sept. 27th during Doors Open, and experience some of our City’s most intriguing and charming heritage sites. Doors Open is a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to access buildings and sites not normally open to the public. This free event celebrates the history, architecture and culture of our City by showcasing twelve of Red Deer’s most beloved sites. Guests of all ages are invited to explore our architectural and cultural gems and learn more about our City’s history. This is a chance to get inside some of our City’s most fascinating landmarks, including Cronquist House, the Norwe-

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gian Laft Hus, the Water Treatment Plant, Fire Station #1, the Horton Water Spheroid (a.k.a. the ‘Green Onion’), Fort Normandeau, Sunnybrook Farm Museum, and The Old Court House. You can also take a behind the scenes tour of the Archives and Museum collections. Occurring in collaboration with Alberta Culture Days, this event features a self-guided, open-house format. Sites will be open from 12 – 4 p.m. and admission is free. Doors Open is planned and organized by The City of Red Deer Culture Services section. For more information, including a complete listing of sites, or to register as a volunteer, visit www.reddeer.ca/DoorsOpen or call 403-3094091.

VOLUNTEER FOR A COUNCIL COMMITTEE The City of Red Deer is seeking residents with a desire to make a difference in the community by serving on one of our Council committees. By volunteering for a Council committee, residents will have the ability to share their insights as a community member. Members are needed for the following committees/boards - Community Housing Advisory Board, Community Safety Ad Hoc Committee, Red Deer Regional Airport Board, River Bend Golf & Recreation Society, Environmental Advisory Committee, Heritage Preservation Committee, Intermunicipal Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Library Board, Mayor’s Recognition Awards Committee, Municipal Features Naming Committee, Municipal Planning Commission, Red Deer & District Family & Community Support Services, Red Deer Appeal & Review Board and the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board. Applications and information regarding Council committees are available at Legislative Services, second floor City Hall, or online at www.reddeer.ca/councilcommittees.

Anyone interested in applying for one of these vacancies is invited to complete an application form and submit it to Legislative Services by Sept. 30th. Applications can be submitted in person, by fax to 403-346-6195, or email to legislativeservices@reddeer.ca.

RDC EXPLORES PARTNERSHIP A shared vision of creating dynamic community, business and thought leaders prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century. This vision is the starting point for collaborative discussions that took place recently between Red Deer College and the Peter Lougheed Leadership College. RDC staff was excited to welcome Kim Campbell, Canada’s 19th prime minister and current founding principal of the Peter Lougheed Leadership College. Discussions focused on exploring potential opportunities that would be of mutual benefit for learners and instructors in both Colleges. Ideas being explored with this partnership include: programming; providing engagement opportunities in Central Alberta to internationally-renowned speakers; as well as providing access to a variety of teaching and learning resources. In addition, the opportunity for RDC students to attend the Peter Lougheed Leadership College showcases another potential path for our learners to follow after completing their studies in Red Deer. The Leadership College is a collaboration between the University of Alberta and Banff Centre to create one of the world’s pre-eminent leadership development programs. During the third and fourth years of a student’s undergraduate studies, individuals take part in a dynamic, practical interdisciplinary program to develop the understanding, knowledge and skills needed in our next generation of leaders. The ‘Pioneer Class’ of Peter Lougheed Scholars will begin studies this fall.

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ENTERTAINMENT Dear Rouge launches current tour in City Oct. 14th BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Vancouver-based husband and wife duo Drew and Danielle McTaggart – Dear Rouge – bring their powerful slate of engaging pop tunes to the International Beer Haus on Oct. 14th. The couple released their major label debut CD Black To Gold to critical acclaim earlier this year, and they are now hitting the road to promote the project with shows across North America and they head to Europe later this fall. The tour launches with their performance here, as Danielle hails from Red Deer. “We were very happy with it, and that it happened naturally,” explains Drew of the recording process for Black to Gold. “It was really organic. We didn’t really understand how big it would be, or how much exposure it would get. We hoped for big things, but you never really know so we didn’t really feel that much pressure.” The disc was actually recorded in 2013, but the couple is thankful for the time they had to spend on it. The last couple of years have been exceptionally busy, so the release date wasn’t immediate as they took up a slate of opportunities that came along with their notable and rapid success. “Everything was finished except for our latest single Tongues – so it’s the most current song,” said Danielle. Dear Rouge’s success comes following a nonstop summer itinerary that has seen the couple make festival appearances, and just last month,

NO LIMITS - Dear Rouge is gearing up for a major international tour in support of their latest CD Black to Gold. They perform at the International Beer Haus on Oct. 14th. photo submitted the couple were named winners of the 2015 SOCAN Songwriting Prize for their hit single I Heard I Had – one of three singles including Best Look Lately and Black To Gold to soar to Top 3 at both alternative and modern rock radio. They continue to command attention from fans, critics and the industry alike, reaching over three million hits on Spotify and earning high praise for their top-notch, high energy performances and impressive set. Named one of the 15 most anticipated Canadian indie albums of 2015, Black To Gold is the realization of an artistic vision that spans more than two years in the making, helmed by Drew and producer/engineer Ryan Worseley, with input and influence from

Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, Mother Mother) and Gavin Brown (Metric, Billy Talent). “It’s really cool because we feel like he’s always been a part of our music right on up to this point – he’s a very good friend of ours,” said Danielle of Worseley. “And we’re are very proud of him, because we’ve kind of grown along with him and have been able to see both of our projects kind of take off over the last while.” Drew agreed. “When I offer advice to other musicians about engineers and producers, you just want to make sure that they care. Working with Ryan resulted in the best, most natural music. He would continually think about the songs with us, and he really, really did a fabulous

job with them.” Songwriting continues to be a mysterious albeit inspiring venture. “Sometimes you write a song in two days, and sometimes it takes two months. It’s different with every project,” said Danielle. Drew pointed out that it’s indeed never a static process. “With every song it’s like meeting a new person – sometimes a song is effortless to write but hard to record. But when we get stuck I feel that we tend to just leave it for a few months. When you spend too much time on it, you get so ‘inside’ the song and it’s hard to hold (the right) perspective. Sometimes an artist can redo a song in the studio over and over again, and the song has no more feeling – it’s kind

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of dead.” It was back in the spring of 2012 that Dear Rouge released their debut EP Heads Up! Watch Out! and the response was pretty much immediate. Only six months after their debut, they followed it up with the Kids Wanna Know EP in 2012. Looking back further, the group got its start in 2009 while Danielle and Drew were touring across Canada, each pursuing their own music projects. Danielle was formally from the band Gaetz Avenue. “We had mutual friends, and when my band was in Alberta she would come and see us, and when she was in B.C. we would hang out,” explains Drew. They decided to collaborate in a Vancouver studio where their first song, the

single Heads Up! Watch Out! was born. From that one session, and the response they received after posting it on SoundCloud, it was obvious they had stumbled onto something special. A love for music was sparked early on in both. “I grew up in a home where my mom was very much involved in singing and in competitions,” Danielle has observed. “I was always very encouraged by her to sing a lot. I also grew up in the church, so I sang a lot there as well. But I had no idea I could do it as a career until I started to get encouraging comments, like ‘You can really do this’.” She helped launch Christian band Gaetz Avenue and the group landed considerable success. As time went on, she tried different ventures but things really picked up again when she met Drew. For Drew, he was surrounded by music from the get-go. His dad was a music teacher. His mom taught piano. His brother has a degree in music and his sister loves to sing. As for the upcoming tour, the couple is thrilled to be headlining. They start in Alberta, head east, then down to the U.S. then head to the west. After that, they journey to Europe for shows in Germany, Switzerland, England and Austria. “It’s going to be amazing – we are really excited,” said Danielle. They’ve certainly found the path that suits them. “I think it’s what we are supposed to be doing,” said Drew. “We feel most fulfilled when we are doing music.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Folk singer Zachary Lucky brings charm to City BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS There’s certainly something to the notion of passing down a musical gift to subsequent generations. Take the case of gifted singer/songwriter Zachary Lucky, who hails from Saskatoon. His well-known grandfather, Smilin’ Johnny Lucky, certainly made his mark on the musical landscape – particularly in Saskatchewan. His grandson is carrying on the tradition in superb style. He performs at Fratters Speakeasy on Sept. 24th. He’s also marking the recent release of Zachary Lucky sings Copper Kettle and Dublin Blue. The album is a ‘vinyl only’ release, and if fans wish to get the digital versions of the songs, they’ll have to purchase the disc to do so. It’s expected that there will be about 300 records available.

It all came about last year while touring in B.C. “We were doing one of those potentially grueling tours – we were on the road for 70 days and were in Kelowna performing,” he recalls. After the show, he and the guys had the chance to head into a local studio and record a couple tunes which they did – in ‘live off the floor’ fashion. “We didn’t really have any intention of doing anything with the songs, but it captured a moment on the tour and in my career. It was a bit of a time capsule for me, and I really, really liked how the songs sounded so I decided to release them on vinyl as two singles,” he said. “With this project, it just made sense to keep it smaller and keep it personal. It’s a conversation between me and 300 other people.” Meanwhile, Zachary has obviously inherited not just a love for music in general, but a thoughtful, rare and unique means

of interpreting it as well. Prior to launching his solo career in 2009, he was a member of pop bands Tuxedo Mask and We Were Lovers. To date, he has six releases prior to Zachary Lucky sings Copper Kettle and Dublin Blue - three EPs and three full length CDs including Come and Gone, Saskatchewan and The Ballad of Losing You. With an emphasis on songwriting and an ear for arrangements – Zachary’s songs have been described as the kind of memorable material that will haunt listeners and remind them of what country and western music was originally conceived as. And at just 26 years of age, he sounds like he’s about 25 years older – and that is meant entirely in a complementary way. There is a depth and maturity to his delivery that is striking, which makes it not surprising he’s become such respected performer across the nation.

He’s also known for his demanding touring schedules – no doubt again fueled by his dedication to crafting tunes that a growing audience simply wants to hear more of. But that might be changing just a bit. He’s now a father, so there won’t be so much of those lengthy stretches away from home. “We are making some adjustments in that department,” he explained. “When I started touring, I really wanted to get out there. Getting the chance to play music in Quebec, for example, or St. John’s was such a rush. You are young – you have nothing holding you back, so why not go out and do it?” He also recently drove from Toronto to Vancouver, and laughed as he explained the experience. “I am not the young man I once was – I don’t have the stamina I used to!” So he’s happy with taking a different approach. Although one unfortunate

thing recently was he had to cancel all his shows in the U.S. as the government there was growing increasingly tardy with processing visas. “Lots of Canadian artists are going through this.” Whatever the case, when it comes to hearing his songs, it would seem impossible to separate the singer-songwriter from his prairie origins. “I started playing guitar at a young age – but it was never really something that I considered would become a career,” he said of his early musical explorations. And although he didn’t know his grandfather extremely well, partly due to an extensive touring schedule, Johnny’s music was always in the background during his growing up years. There was talk of further collaboration, but sadly Johnny passed on before it could happen. “Even towards the end of his life we had talked about doing some tours together, but it

didn’t come to pass.” Meanwhile, his most recent full-length recording, The Ballad Of Losing You, has been described as being a project that where the style drifted from Zachary’s folk beginnings into a country and English ballad tradition. Engineered by Chad Mason, the album features such session players as Aaron Goldstein (City & Colour, Daniel Romano & The Trilliums) and Karrnnel Sawitsky (The Fretless) as well as mixing by Jonathan Anderson (Aidan Knight). These days, Zachary is simply enjoying the ride. Everyday offers new inspiration to continue to pour into his music. “I love what I do. I don’t really like the driving and the planning and all of that stuff,” he admitted. “But I got to Vancouver last night and did a show and it was just the best feeling to be back doing what I love.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

Red Deer set to celebrate annual Alberta Culture Days this weekend There will be plenty for Red Deerians to explore during the 2015 Alberta Culture Days, which run Sept. 25th-27th at various venues throughout the City. Over the weekend, the streets around the downtown core of Red Deer will come alive with dance, perfor-

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Boots & the Hoots making the most out of their experience BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS The boys of Boots & the Hoots were most definitely born to hoot and holler. From humble beginnings as a solo songwriter, Mark â€˜Bootsâ€™ Graham now leads the trio completed by Tyler Allen (banjo, lead guitar) and Sean Vandenbrink (upright bass, supporting vocals). Recently, the group stopped in Red Deer for the Pinecone Opry event at Fratters Speakeasy, but is back on the road again promoting their newest album, Too Hot to Hoot. â€œYou never know what to expect when you release an album of original songs and are a relatively new band to the scene, but I have been pleasantly surprised by the response,â€? said Graham. â€œMy momâ€™s review was the most important and she gave it her stamp of approval,â€? he joked. Two years passed between the release of Pinecone Cowboy and Too Hot to Hoot that allowed the group to put a great deal of effort into the production quality of the new album. Graham said the first album was released almost by accident and that this time the band had a lot more control over creating an album that truly represents their sound. â€œThe two years between Pinecone Cowboy and Too Hot To Hoot gave us a chance to save some dough, rehearse our songs and put us in a position to record at Edmontonâ€™s Riverdale Recorders - one of the finest recording studios in western Canada. It gave us the chance to work with two bona fide professionals, Kurt Ciesla (Corb Lund Band) on production and Scott Franchuk with engineering (Corb Lund, Tim Hus),â€? Graham said. â€œWe also had some hired guns to fill out our sound, Matt Hotte on the fiddle and Gary Okrainec on pedal steel.

â€œIt was always been my intention to make an honest country album and I think Too Hot To Hoot captured our live sound better than we could have imagined.â€? The live sound of Boots & the Hoots is truly a well-rounded performance. The whole group plays with near tangible energy, even through their down-tempo songs. Graham leads the band with his trademark hollers and both Allen and Vandenbrink play their parts with similar enthusiasm. Graham said he is most at home while on stage and that each performance is a chance to share in a variety of experiences. â€œHome is a feeling, and itâ€™s all relative. One manâ€™s home could be his wife and his son and his backyard. My feeling of being at home is being on stage â€“ there is nothing else like it in the world. You feel so welcome and people are there and happy to see you. You tell a joke and folks laugh and itâ€™s great,â€? Graham said. He said although heâ€™s done a lot of traveling, Alberta has a steady hold on his heart. â€œIf I could be anywhere in the world, itâ€™d be Alberta. Iâ€™ve seen a lot of the world and Iâ€™m just so attracted to this landscape and the types of people in small towns around Central Alberta, and heading out towards Drumheller,â€? he said. â€œThat said, home is a frame of mind. Itâ€™s who you surround yourself with. Itâ€™s all relative and who you meet and who you know and how you take the situation.â€? The group is currently taking time to showcase their music throughout the province, but will begin a British Columbia tour in October. This new tour will cover from Vancouver all the way to Fort St. John, with a couple special gigs in Saskatchewan. Graham truly has the heart of a traveling man. He said he

BORN TO HOOT - From left, Tyler Allen, Mark â€˜Bootsâ€™ Graham and Sean Vandenbrink form the trio known as â€˜Boots & the Hootsâ€™, who have recently put out their second album, Too Hot to Hoot. Bryan Heck photo loves the opportunity of getting to take his music from place to place and experience a variety of people and lifestyles. â€œThe reason I do this is because I get a free chance to meet strangers. When I started doing it, Iâ€™d show up in a brand new town without knowing anybody and nobody cared to meet me. Iâ€™d get on stage, sing a few songs, get off the stage and all of a sudden everyone wants to talk to you. Thereâ€™s no better way to

meet people,â€? he said. â€œEvery single possible type of person that I knew existed I have met â€“ and then Iâ€™ve seen everything else. I see dentists, lawyers, very wealthy people and then hillbillies who brew moonshine and feed their families strictly off of the land. We end up getting hired for weddings where all of the food is homegrown and homemade and then we go to private parties where food is flown in from around the

world. We get to see both sides of the spectrum. â€œYou can reflect and look at everything in perspective once youâ€™ve been included in those scenarios.â€? These experiences have helped shaped the men of Boots & the Hoots and the music they share. Follow them on facebook and Bandcamp to keep up with local tour dates. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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How do you handle victory and defeat? ‘No victory or defeat leaves you as you were.’ I saw this on a calendar and it really got me thinking.

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McDERMOTT The funny thing is, both can be positive, both can be negative, it all depends on point of view and attitude. Whenever the Olympics are on I am glued to the TV as much as I can be! I PVR stuff and stay up way too late to catch up on the days events. I just cannot get enough of it. It is like life in a capsule. I am always fascinated to watch how people handle victory and defeat - it’s amazing! Have you ever watched a favoured athlete get silver? I am sorry, but a silver medal in the Olympics is a massive victory. Yet I have seen silver medalists

look like they were in last place. Yes, I know everyone wants gold and that’s great, but sometimes the difference is so small it cannot even be comprehended by human terms - it requires a sophisticated stopwatch. The pressure of a whole country, your family, friends, coaches - I get it, it can be a lot - but silver is hardly defeat. And I have watched people defeated, totally in last place, be ecstatic with the chance to be at the Olympics and to represent their country. Perspective is everything! I have seen this too in our gym. People that come to us and make a serious lifestyle change - change the way they eat, the way they move, increase their flexibility, improve sleep patterns, have more energy, need to buy different, better fitting clothes, and so much more. And then be devastated, totally disappointed because the scale has only dropped 5lbs. Normann Stadler won the Hawaii Ironman twice. The year after he won

it the first time and while preparing to defend his title, I saw an interview with him. He said something like, “My father, my family and my whole town are expecting me to win again so that’s another rock I have to carry.” I knew he would lose. I knew it. And lose he did! In a grand fashion – two flat tires and a total meltdown on the highway, cursing and swearing and throwing his $15,000 sponsored bicycle into the lava fields in disgust. It is now the number one thing that comes up when you Google his name - not that he won twice, but that he threw a fit after a flat tire. His victory the year before had not left him the same hungry, hard working athlete, it had broken him. Some folks get defeated and they are done never to be seen from or heard from again. Some people get through a defeat and it fuels them relentlessly to work harder, train harder, dig deeper and find that spirit within that will turn that defeat into victory. My good friend

Janelle Morrison, a triathlete that I used to train with when we had the same coach, was nearly killed in a head on collision when a texting driver crossed the centre line and knocked her car 30 ft. down a bank. Her list of injuries was so extensive (broken ankle, femur, hip, back, arm, concussion, diaphragm torn, stomach pushed up and through moving her heart over). Doctors were certain she would never walk properly again, but she did not see it that way. She pushed her rehab to the absolute limit, and not only walked but raced again, placing second in an Ironman in the women’s pro division. So how do you handle victory and defeat? Does victory make you crave more victories? Does defeat make you want to win, or quit? Do you see right past your victory and find failure? I hope that you celebrate your wins and that your defeats move you to excellence. Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and the owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake.

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Run for the Cure fundraiser set for next month BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Set for Oct. 4th, the CIBC Run for the Cure – in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - will be held at Bower Ponds. Registration is at 8 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. Warm up is at 9:50 a.m. with start of run at 10 a.m. and the start of the walk at 10:15 a.m. There will be an awards celebration at 11 a.m. The event is a 5 km or 1 km walk or run, and is the largest, single-day, volunteer-led

event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause, officials say. “This will be the 15th annual event happening in Red Deer,” said Ellen Bezaire, run coordinator for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Prairies/NWT region. “It’s the 24th year across the country.” Last year, the local event raised $206,000 with about 900 participants, she said. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians participate in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure and help to raise funds for breast can-

Exploring effective treatments of UTIs Have you ever heard of UTI (urinary tract infection) drops?

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JONES I doubt it, as these natural herbal drops have just recently been imported from Europe to treat troublesome, acute and chronic E Coli urinary tract infection. UTI Drops have been used successfully in Europe for over 20 years and have now been approved by Health Canada. So why are these natural herbs so effective in combating E Coli, the bacteria that’s responsible for most cases of bladder infection (cystitis)? Every year 30 to 50 million North Americans, mostly women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems, suffer from cystitis. Few ever forget the first attack of severe pain on urination, fever and the constant rushing to the bathroom, or the chronic worry about the next attack. Then, the sheer terror if blood appears in the urine. Urinary infections can be due to a variety of causes. Some are the result

of a fallen bladder due to difficult childbirth which leaves stagnant urine in the bladder. Others result from the ring around the bathtub. Or the shortness of the female urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside) makes it easier for E Coli to enter the bladder. And sexual intercourse is another factor. So how do you prevent friends from chiding, ‘Ha! We know where you’re going.’ One good prevention is to take showers rather than baths. And to urinate following sex. Don’t ignore your Mother’s advice. For years, doctors ‘pooh-poohed’ her theory that cranberry juice prevented UTI. But Harvard researchers proved she was right. They discovered that E Coli bacteria have hair-like projections that enable them to stick to the bladder wall, thus allowing them to multiply. Cranberry juice has an anti-sticking factor that prevents this so E Coli are flushed out during urination. Dr. Michael Weisspapir, medical director of Eastgate Pharmaceutical, says UTI Drops are more effective than cranberry juice because, in addition to the anti-sticking factor, it has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, and also forms a protective

layer on the walls of the urinary tract to prevent further bacterial growth. Weisspapir explains many remedies have low bioavailability. This means they do not absorb well and a high dose must be used to make them effective. But when the higher dose is required, there’s greater risk of side effects. Eastgate technology overcomes this problem by a process called ‘self-emulsifying composition’ and ‘Nano technology’. This technique increases solubility and produces a final extract 200 to 1,000 times smaller than the human red blood cell. This makes UTI Drops highly absorbable so patients receive a low but still effective dose. UTI drops are also preferable to antibiotics which often kill good bacteria and cause troublesome side-effects such as irritating yeast infections or allergic reactions. Today antibiotics have been so overused to treat recurrent urinary infections that they have become less effective. The recommended dose of UTI drops is 40 drops diluted in a quarter of a glass of water, mixed well and drunk three times a day. It does not contain dairy products, wheat, gluten, yeast, corn, sugar or artificial colouring or flavour-

ing. It should not be used if you are pregnant or have severe kidney disease. There’s an old saying that, “If you don’t go when you gotta go, by the time you go, you’ve already gone!” UTI drops should end this problem and fewer people will hear the chiding words, “We know where you’re going!” UTI drops will also ease the frustration of doctors who have patients returning for recurring urinary infections. The longer I practiced medicine the more I realized that natural remedies were safer than man-made prescription drugs. Every year 100,000 North Americans die from prescription medication. Another 700,000 are admitted to emergency departments for drug complications. Today, it makes sense that this natural herbal remedy, tested by time should be tried before drugs are prescribed. UTI Drops fills this need. Moreover, this remedy fulfills two important rules in medicine. First, do no harm. Second, keep it simple. UTI drops at the moment are not available in the U.S. For medical tips see the web site www.docgiff.com. For comments info@docgiff.com.

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Bentley Generals look to secure top spot this season BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS The Bentley Generals are in the midst of preparing for another tough Chinook Hockey League season. The senior men’s AAA hockey team is looking to follow up on last year’s whirlwind season, which saw them win the Chinook Hockey League title and almost claim a national championship. The Generals had a strong showing last season. After finishing the regular season with 23 wins and only a single loss, the Generals stormed their way to the Chinook League final where they swept the Innisfail Eagles in four games, clinching a birth in the Allan Cup tournament,

which is Canada’s national championship at the senior men’s AAA level. “We always talked about winning our last game and we put ourselves in a good situation to do that in the Allan Cup final,” said Head Coach Ryan Tolbin. The team went all the way to the final game of the tournament, but lost 2-0 to the South East Prairie Thunder from Manitoba. “That (last game) didn’t turn out the way we wanted, obviously, but we learn from that and we move on, we regroup and we reload,” Tolbin said. He added the club’s goal this year is to get back to the Allan Cup. “It’s a bit of a disappointment but we have a chance to make good on it this year.” Training camp is currently underway

for the Generals, who will see a number of new as well as returning faces on their roster. “It’ll be exciting. We’re losing some key guys but hopefully the guys who come in can do a job for us,” said Tolbin, noting that while there has been a higher turnover of players than previous years, he hopes the new players can step up and contribute. Camp opened last Wednesday with the first on-ice session of the season. Since then the team has held two skates. The Generals swept through the two exhibition games they had scheduled this weekend, first defeating the Red Deer College Kings 4-1 on Friday night before heading to Calgary and felling the SAIT

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Red Deer Speed Skating Club to hold open-try nights BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS Any Red Deerian who is interested in trying out speed skating is welcome to give it a shot. The Red Deer Speed Skating Club is hosting a pair of open-try nights for anyone between the ages of six and 18 to come and try short-track speed skating. There is no registration required for the nights, which take place on Oct. 6th to Oct. 8th from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the Kinex Arena. “It’s open to anybody,” said Head Coach Shawna Pearman. Pearman said while the Club tends to see more really young kids at these opentry nights, older youth are welcome to attend as well.

“It’s totally free. They just need to come with a helmet and skates,” she said, adding that participants can bring just a regular hockey helmet and hockey skates. The Red Deer Skating Club’s season runs from October through March and those who decide to register can choose how much time they want to commit to the program. “You can pick and choose what you want to do,” said Pearman, adding that practices are anywhere from one to three nights per week depending on the age of the participant and how competitive they want to be. The Club also participates in a number of optional meets over the course of the season in different locations around Alberta, including two meets that they host. Pearman said kids might want to try

speed skating because it offers an alternative to the traditional winter sports of hockey, ringette and figure skating. “Kids are looking for something different,” she said. Pearman also noted that Red Deer’s speed skating scene has a tradition of successful skaters, including several who have competed at the national, international, and Olympic levels. “It’s a small community but kids have so much fun together at competitions. There’s a huge social aspect.” Speed skating, according to Pearman, is also relatively inexpensive. Registration fees are anywhere from $250 to $500 and the Club also rents speed skates so participants don’t have to buy their own and they provide skin suits for competitions. “You don’t need to spend the money to

go out and buy a $300 skin suit,” she said. Speed skating helmets are also not a requirement, especially for younger participants. “Once they get into the sport, then they start purchasing the more specific equipment but until that time there’s really no need.” The Club practices every Tuesday and Thursday, with younger particpants starting at 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and the older kids, those aged 12- 18, practicing from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Anyone who would like more information about the open-try nights may email Pearman at spearman@telusplanet.net or visit the Club’s web site at www.reddeeerspeedskating.com. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

A heads up on concussions and how to handle them BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS Concussions are fairly common in sports such as hockey, ringette and football – all sports that are currently underway or preparing to start their seasons. A concussion can happen at any time throughout the year but with the start of the ice sport season, it is a good time for coaches, parents and athletes to start thinking

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mean the concussion is more severe,” she said. “A concussion is basically a discharge of all the neurons at the same time – that’s why people get confused.” Even if a person is not hit directly in the head they can become concussed. Wright explained a hard hit to the body could accelerate to the head, leading to a concussion.

“CONCUSSIONS ARE A BIG ISSUE, ESPECIALLY IN AMATEUR SPORT.” LAURIN WRIGHT “The thing that you have to remember about concussions is that those symptoms are the initial impact symptoms. Most people will start to feel a bit better after a few minutes, which doesn’t mean that they should go back to play. Usually, they haven’t hit the next phase of their concussion, which is usually 15 minutes after

the initial concussion, and then a person gets worse,” she said. “Especially for coaches and parents, it’s important to know that it doesn’t have to be a hit to the head and it might take some time to show up.” She said sometimes athletes with a concussion could experience a change in mood – maybe laughing or crying when it is out of character for them. She said not all concussions require hospitalization and there are ways to decide which concussions needs further treatment. “What you want to watch for in the first 24 to 48 hours is a severely increasing headache, loss on consciousness, the athlete not being able to respond, starting to slur their speech – those are the big red flags that say something is wrong,” she said. Coaches, athletes and parents should all be aware of the signs and symptoms and should take necessary precautions to ensure the athlete is totally healed before returning to sport, she said. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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kept together which has been the focus of my fall fix-up. I cannot express how much time I have wasted searching for a simple item (like a roll of tape) that I know I have but have put in some random spot. Disorganized no more, office supplies are with office supplies and tools are with tools – as it should be. While this need for organization has not yet reached my papers and bills, it has extended into my pantry and my spice cupboard where I have taken full stock of what I have and what I actually need to purchase on my next trip to the grocery store. I have found a great deal of chili powder and dill that I do not remember buying but was very happy to strike those items off of my grocery list. Organization not only saves you time, it turns out it can save you a bit of money as well. Girls, we all know how much hair prod-

uct we can buy. It seems to be a never ending search for the best shampoo and styling products but what we are left with is a drawer or basket full of half used bottles of stuff rolling around and cluttering up the bathroom. Give yourself a challenge over the next few months to use the stuff you have before buying new product or give away the stuff you aren’t using. A few months ago a co-worker of mine brought in all the hair products she no longer used and I snapped up a can of hairspray that had a lovely smell. I now have a new favorite product that cost nothing and it makes me very happy every time I use it – something wonderful from something she found at the bottom of her bathroom vanity. The freedom you will feel is indescribable when you lighten the load of your

home and pare down to only those essential items that you use every day. The space in your cabinets does not need to be filled and you are allowed to have a few extra hangers in your closet – really, you will be okay. You may discover that your buying needs drastically decrease in the first month as you resist the urge to stock up on items that are already represented in your home. Choose one area of your home and carve out a few hours to make that space as clean and clutter-free as you can. Purge, donate and give away items and take pride in your newly organized spaces. Resist the urge to fill up empty places in your home with stuff and enjoy the cost savings and time savings of your de-cluttering efforts. Kim Wyse is a freelance interior designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Designer’.

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Perhaps you need to consider a reverse mortgage to see if it is a fit. This type of a mortgage has gotten a bad rap over the last few years which is a real shame because I really think it’s a great option for some people. This is how they work. Based on your age, where your property is located and type of home you are able to access up to 55% of the value n your home. The older you are, the more to can access. Unlike a traditional mortgage, there are no credit or income requirements to qualify. The home can be located in a city or in a rural community. You do not make ANY payments (not even interest!) until you are no longer occupying the home as your primary residence. Since the funds are coming from a loan against your primary residence, the income does not affect your other pension earnings; the money received it TAX FREE. The funds can be taken all at once or in monthly amounts, you get to decide how

you need them. For example take $40,000 up front and then set up a monthly $2,000 deposit to your account. Consider the following situations: Bob retired a few years back and has made it so far on his CPP and OAS. His fridge breaks down and need to be replaced. He heads on over to his bank only to find out he no longer qualifies to borrow as he does not have the income necessary. Bob puts a reverse mortgage in place, takes out $20k for a cushion in his account and to replace the fridge, pays out his other debts and no longer has to live quite so frugally. The money he receives is tax-free and he continues to receive his full pension and disability income. He can stay in his home for as long as he wishes Susan has been saving for years and thought she had sufficient retirement savings to see her comfortably through. The economy takes a dive and her investments have taken a hit. She puts the reverse mortgage in place and leaves the investments alone to recover and then to

grow while she lives comfortably in the meantime. Think of all the things you or a loved one could do – travel, purchase a home in a warm locale, allow your investments to grow, debt reduction, gifts for family, home improvements, live comfortably and cover unexpected expenses. There is a misconception that this product will eat away at the entire value of the home but that is simply not true. Reverse mortgages have been around for a long time now and the statistics show that 99% of reverse mortgage holders still have about 50% equity in the home when it is time to move. The reason? Historically the homes have appreciated faster than the interest accumulated on the home. Hence the equity is preserved. Your home is your largest asset so why not leverage it to help you retire well? Have a great week! Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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RED DEER EXPRESS WEDNESDAY, SEPT 23, 2015 31

6th Annual

GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Vote today for your favourite for a chance to win $250 in restaurant gift certiﬁcates! Ballots close Friday, October 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

To vote online, go to www.reddeerexpress.com CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS FOR: Chinese Greek Italian Mexican Indian Vietnamese Hamburger Wings Sushi Ribs Steak Pizza Chicken Donairs Wraps Appetizers Kid Friendly Late Night Eats Fine Dining Most Romantic Best Wine List Buffet Fast Food Breakfast Lunch Brunch Dinner Dessert

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ENTRY DEADLINE Friday, October 2nd at 5:00 pm

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PHONE #: .................................................................................................................................. NOTE: Personal information is for contesting purposes and to eliminate multiple entries. Information will not be shared with any outside party and will be destroyed after contest closing date.

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HOW TO ENTER ONLINE: Fill out and submit your ballot online at www.reddeerexpress.com it’s quick, it’s easy and your privacy will always be protected.

GOLDEN FORK AWARD RULES: • Photocopied ballots will be accepted, HOWEVER, each ballot must be individually ﬁlled out to be valid. • Maximum of one entry per person. Contestant information must be completed for entry to qualify.

IN PERSON: Write your vote in the categories on this page. Drop off completed • To be valid, ballots must have a minimum of 75% of ballot completed. ballots at the Red Deer Express ofﬁce during regular business hours. • Employees of the Red Deer Express and their immediate families are not eligible for prize draw • $250 prize winner will be drawn at random from all valid entries. 8:30am-noon & 1pm-5pm BY MAIL: Mail your completed ballot to the Red Deer Express: #121, 5301 - 43 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1C8.

Winner will be contacted by phone. • The Red Deer Express reserves the right to disqualify entries which we suspect are an attempt to inﬂuence the fair results of the Golden Fork Awards balloting.

32 RED DEER EXPRESS WEDNESDAY, SEPT 23, 2015

2015 #F2047

Corolla

* 128 Bi-Weekly

Finance

* 118 Semi Monthly

Lease

21,330

5 DAYS ONLY! Wednesday Monday to September 23rd September 28th

NO-CHARGE WINTER TIRES * ON ANY NEW IN-STOCK 2015 COROLLA!

Over 150 New vehicles to choose from. * 0% Rates as low as *No-charge winter tires available on in-stock 2015 Corollas. Maximum no charge value of $500, no cash value in lieu of winter tire program. Sell price does not include tax. B/W ﬁnance on #F2047 is over 84 months, 0.99%, $0 down, O.A.C. Semi-monthly lease is over 60 months, 20,000kms/year, 0.49%, $0 down, O.A.C. Available 0.49% interest available on #F2047, O.A.C. Cost to borrow #F2047 is $795.87. Ends Monday, September 28th. Vehicle may not be exactly as shown. See dealer for details.

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