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ne local agency is seeing definite effects of the provincial economy first hand. As the Red Deer Food Bank continues to provide for those in need, they have begun to see line ups out the door and demand has spiked as well. Fred Scaife, executive director for the Red Deer Food Bank, said last month saw an increase of 112% in demand in walk in clients compared to October 2014. “It is outrageous. Last year in 2014, we did 390 food hampers for the month of October and this year in October we did 473,” said Scaife. “The most startling figure to me is in October 2014 in our hamper program we helped feed 251 children, this year in our hamper program in October it was 440 children. “We have seen steady increases all year long, but all of a sudden the perfect storm seemed to start to gather sometime in mid-September and it has been coming on ever since.” He added despite the drastic increase in the last couple of months, the food bank was prepared for the economic downturn this year. “Our preparedness paid off because we were ready for it. It is what I expected it to be up until this last couple of months. We are dealing with numbers here that we as an organization have never dealt with in a one month period. This is record-setting territory that we are dealing with,” said Scaife. “There are literally line ups out the door and it happens with far too much frequency right now.” Looking ahead, Scaife said there are some concerns as far as the food bank goes heading into the coming months. “What concerns us really is our client base. What happens at a time like this is we end up with more clients and those clients are the ones who a trip to the food bank was probably never on their radar in life. I’m not saying people grow up and expect to go to the food bank. But there are people out there who are ill prepared for this road and we can see it in their faces when they walk in the door - the desperation that they have. The emotional toll is significant when we deal with these new clients that are so desperate,” said Scaife. “You look in their eyes and it just heart wrenching. When they say things like, ‘I just don’t know what to do’, it takes a piece of you right then and there - it takes a piece of you away.” There will be upcoming opportunities for the community to help and one is through the agency’s annual Stuff A Bus which runs at Parkland Mall this weekend. From Nov. 27th-29th donations in
IN NEED - Fred Scaife, executive director of the Red Deer Food Bank Society, said the organization is serving an unusually high population. As a result, the amount of donated goods - pasta, for example - are at record level lows and cash donations are much needed. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express
the terms of non-perishable food, cash and toys can be dropped off at the event which will be located near the Staples entrance of the mall. The fundraiser will also benefit the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. In addition, Scaife said the food bank is in need of cash donations. “We desperately need to get some money into our bank account. Considering this time of year, we are running at about 50 per cent of what we should have in our bank account right now. Our bank balance should really be improving significantly and it’s just not getting there. The amount of cash we have coming in right now is virtually nothing compared to what it has been in past years.” He added the food bank’s purchasing power is also something that can be used to their advantage should they receive cash donations. “It’s eight to one compared to what the general public can get for us. If we get donations in the form of money than we
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Warming centre sees solid numbers in first weeks BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS The City’s warming centre has recently opened and officials have said they have had a steady stream of people utilize the service each day. The warming centre opened on Nov. 6th and is located on the same property as Safe Harbour at 5246 53rd Ave. The centre is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sees between 50-60 people each day. The capacity of the warming centre is about 100 people. “The warming centre is a place to keep people warm, but also a place where people can become connected with other service providers primarily around housing but also income supports or addictions treatment or whatever it is that they need to move forward,” said Stacey Carmichael, director of programming for Safe Harbour. She added those using the warming centre are grateful that the service is available. “I can’t imagine what it would be like to wander around in this weather to get my basic needs met. These people are hopeful that there are better things to come. There is a lot of hope despite their hardships. Our staff are always encouraging them and having them think about
housing and trying to provide them with that avenue,” said Carmichael. Safe Harbour also offers a day support site on location for those who are homeless and not well. “Homeless folks unfortunately can have injuries or be sick, so they can come in and have a nice warm place to lay down and get better.” She added in addition to the warming centre, the community’s emergency response has been to increase the beds at People’s Place. “We have been seeing those numbers getting to capacity over the last few nights. We go from 35 beds to 46 beds during the wintertime at People’s.” Safe Harbour also operates a MATS program which offers 26 mats for those who are intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. “We have been turning people away from our MATS program and we had one empty bed at People’s (Monday night). We are looking after people well during the day but our overnight shelters are bursting at the seams. Adequate housing is really what is needed.” Meanwhile, Carmichael said Safe Harbour has seen the effects with the downturn of the economy in the province. “As people get laid off, it takes a month or two and they end up with us. I’m not sure how
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OPINION Festival of Trees lights up the season There might not be a more colourful and delightful sign of the arrival of the Christmas season locally than ‘Festival Week’ here in the City. This includes the hugely popular 22nd annual Festival of Trees event which runs at Westerner Park Nov. 26th-29th. Prior to that, festivities kicked off this past Saturday with Red Deer Lights the Night. City Hall Park is now a glittering, luminous site with Christmas lights on many of the trees, not to mention the towering Christmas tree by City Hall. Hundreds of people gathered at City Hall this past weekend to ring in the holiday season with the tree lighting, events for the kids, free hot chocolate and popcorn, a magical visit from Santa and to top it all off a spectacular fireworks display. From day one, the Festival of Trees has been an extremely important fundraising event for medical equipment and technology. Last year, $1,075,000 was raised to enhance equipment and services for the Obstetrics Operating Rooms to be con-
structed adjacent to the Maternity Unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. For 21 years the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre has received more than $11.8 million from the Festival of Trees, and their mission is to continue this great event through the ever changing economy. Fundraising efforts for this year’s Festival of Trees will be directed to enhance client care and services in the Medical Specialty Clinics at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Medical Specialty Clinics provides a multidisciplinary approach to care for clients in Central Alberta living with multiple sclerosis, Hepatitis C, heart failure and anticoagulation therapies as well as specialized geriatric services and stroke prevention complex medical conditions. Over 2,000 clients per year access ambulatory services in the Medical Specialty Clinics. This number is anticipated to double by 2024. All Central Alberta residents will benefit
from the renovation and expansion of services by improving access to a specialized team and thereby decreasing wait times, officials said. The renovations will result in an improved physical environment that supports clients with mobility aides, family presence at clinic appointments, and allowing for the creation of new and the expansion of existing services. Enhancements to the Medical Specialty Clinics space will support individuals with chronic conditions to maintain maximum independence and avoid hospitalization. Meanwhile, highlights of the Festival of Trees include on Nov. 26th a Senior and Volunteer Appreciation Event, the Festival Business Lunch and the hugely popular Taste of Red Deer. On Nov. 27th the Festival of Wines will take place. On Nov. 28th, ‘Tis the Season Luncheon and the wildly popular and already sold out Mistletoe Magic is scheduled. And on Nov. 29th Breakfast with Santa will take place.
Of course the focal point of the event is the tree room. Wandering around the wonderful examples of Christmas creativity is an inspiration in itself and there is something magical about the room’s feel. There are also auction items both silent and in raffle form that attendees can participate in. Ultimately, Festival of Trees provides not just a brilliant means of kicking off the season, but it’s also an ideal way of supporting a cause that could potentially help so many Central Albertans. We know it has been a tough year for Central Albertans with the downturn in the economy, but organizers are still hoping that citizens will open their hearts and give what they can - every little bit helps. For more information on this year’s events and being involved with the Festival of Trees, check out www.reddeerfestivaloftrees.ca, email at foundation@ albertahealthservices.ca or call 403-4065517/403-343-4773.
Food banks permanent feature of Canadian landscape Food Banks Canada’s annual report paints a discouraging picture - more Canadians visited food banks this year than last year.
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CHARLEBOIS The newly-released report says in the snapshot month this year, March, 852,137 people visited a food bank, up 1.3% from last year. While this year’s number is lower than the 10-year high figure of 2013, when 872,379 Canadians were recorded using a food bank monthly, the report’s numbers indicate significant, troubling shifts in food bank use in the last 12 months. About 80,000 Canadians used a food bank for support for the first time this year, on average, each month. And the number
of children who are fed by food banks is astounding. Almost 36% of food bank users are children 305,000 of them. The economy has negatively affected many Canadian families this year. This is particularly true in Alberta, where the number of food bank users increased by more than 23% in the snapshot month. The severe and abrupt decline of the oil sector has hurt families and individuals. Three-quarters of the province’s food banks reported increased demand; nationally, 54% of food banks reported increased applications. The report also notes that 7% of food bank users own their homes. This suggests that many seniors have experienced swift financial changes and have been forced to turn to food banks. There is some good news in the report. Demand at food banks in Saskatchewan has remained flat since last year, while Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New
Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador saw the number of regular visitors decrease. The report is a powerful reminder that food insecurity in Canada should be an open issue. Food insecurity, for most of us, is inherently an issue of private suffering. But the report shows the depth of the problem in Canada and that public awareness is critical to helping those in need. For years, governments seemed to pretend food banks didn’t exist - they symbolized how social programs had let many Canadians down. It was hoped that food banks were a short-term solution to the challenge of domestic food insecurity. But the reality is that food insecurity in the industrialized world is an intricate and enduring problem. An acceptance of food banks’ economic role is gaining traction. Efforts are now focused on making food banks more efficient, rather than elim-
inating them. Food banks are evolving, moving from warehouses for food surpluses to providing food distribution and processing. In Europe, some food banks now operate as not-for-profit social franchises. Food banks are very much part of our communities. Publicly-funded job centres in some countries now openly refer individuals to food banks, and we may see this in Canada soon. Food banks could serve a dual role - as food distributors and information nodes. Whether the government is there to help families in need or not, food banks will remain. No government can get it right all the time. Food banks cover the cracks in an imperfect social benefits system, responding effectively to market needs. Every food bank differs, based on space, the number of clients served and the ingenuity of the people who manage them. No government programs can repli-
cate what agile food banks do on a daily basis. Where Canada’s government can be most effective is in the north, where residents are highly vulnerable to higher food prices. The new Liberal government has promised $40 million over four years to support a program called Nutrition North, which is designed to keep food prices lower. In the past, funds have been put into the distribution system. But a more efficient approach would be to equally disburse funds to food consumers. Certainly we ought to find ways to make sure food banks are needed less in the future. But food banks are miracles of the human spirit, allowing us to help our peers in desperate times. That is a wonderful legacy. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a professor at the Food Institute at the University of Guelph. He is currently on leave at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. His column is distributed through Troy Media.
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Red Deer College forms international partnership BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS Red Deer College was pleased to host members from Trinidad & Tobago’s National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) to finalize a partnership between the organizations. The guests from NESC were in the City on Tuesday to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that extends RDC’s services to Trinidad & Tobago for five years. This agreement allows the NESC access to RDC’s curriculums for use in local apprenticeship programs, third party exam development and professional development for NESC faculty. Kern Dass, president of NESC said, “Our work with RDC has been essential in continuing our efforts with the Accreditation Council of Trinidad & Tobago, and we are pleased to be here
today to extend this partnership with RDC. We are proud of the benefit that it will bring our institution and ultimately our students.” Dass added, “We are an emerging technical vocational institution, we’ve been around for just about 18 years. We’re still young so we’re trying to grow and develop. To help us grow and develop, we’ve chosen RDC. We already have a relationship with Red Deer College but our visit today was to come and see in person what our partners are doing and trying to achieve under President (Joel) Ward. We are just amazed.” Although more benefits may come later, such as student exchange opportunities, the focus is currently on faculty training development. Red Deer College will provide NESC with access to their curric-
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“Our faculty are very well trained in not only the industry expertise that they have, but also in methods of teaching and learning. We talk about testing, learning modules and faculty training - Red Deer College has some expertise in that area. We want to partner with and learn from the NESC in Trinidad and Tobago so that we will have opportunity to spend time with those folks. We will learn from each other and grow from it.” He added Alberta is home of some of the most recognized apprenticeship programs in the world.
Approximately 4,000 students at Red Deer College are apprentices. “Red Deer College is very much international in its scope as well. We have the same kind of aspirations as we become a polytechnic university. We will continue to offer tremendous trades training with technical skills in many trades,” Ward said. “As we move forward to serve our region and beyond, we think our partnerships with Trinidad and Tobago speak very loudly about the capacity of this institution and the direction of the institution.”
Red Deer College has been partnering with the National Energy Skills Centre since 2008, providing support in apprenticeship training, theory testing and instructor development among other areas. “We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome our guests from Trinidad & Tobago’s National Energy Skills Centre here today. Today is not only a day to showcase our first class facilities but to celebrate the continuation and evolution of this exciting partnership,” Ward said. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com
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‘GivingTuesday’ movement launches December 1st is ‘GivingTuesday’ - a day for individuals, businesses and charities to celebrate giving by supporting the causes that matter to them. In the CentralABGives civic movement organizers already have 25 partners from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. Check out http://givingtuesday.ca/partners/central-alberta-gives#.Vk9M9narTIU. GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering and was co-founded in Canada in 2013 by CanadaHelps and GIV3. Around the world, more than 16,000 partners from 43 countries are expected to take part in GivingTuesday. “Whether it’s raising awareness, volunteering or fundraising, GivingTuesday was created to inspire everyone to get involved and rally around the causes that are meaningful to them,” said Marina Glogovac, president and CEO, CanadaHelps. “ Locally, organizers say that in Central Alberta there are so many great causes that need support. A Charity Fair is being planned for Dec. 1st at the Collicutt Centre starting at noon where Mayor Tara Veer will proclaim Dec. 1st as GivingTuesday in Red Deer. At 2 p.m. the Red Deer & District Community Foundation is announcing the 2015 Fall Grant Program Recipients. More activities are being planned throughout the day as well. The Charity Fair will include information
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Red Deer Minor Hockey • Red Deer Pond Hockey • Family Services of Central Alberta • Cystic Fibrosis • STARS • Red Deer Soccer Association • Red Deer Food Bank • Youth and Volunteer Center • Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter • Red Deer Regional Hospital • Red Deer College • Kiwanis Music Festival • Treehouse Youth Theater • Camp Alexo • Red Deer Royals • Grow Boys • Alberta Brain Injury Network • Bright Start Program • Hospice Society • Abbey Center • Penhold Multiplex • Sylvan Lake Urgent Care • Red Cross • Fairview Elementary • West Park Middle School and annual scholarships to all our high schools. I’m sure there are several more I have missed but the point is that until I, myself, became a member, I had no idea of the impact this club truly makes to help our community.
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Your weekly Community Events Calendar EVENTS It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas So much so that it’s time to Stuff a Bus at Parkland Mall. Join us Nov. 27th-29th at Parkland Mall. The Red Deer Food Bank and Red Deer Christmas Bureau will be accepting donations of money, non-perishable food and toys all three days. We are set up inside the mall up from the Staples entrance. ‘Tonal Exercises in Abstract Thought – a Visual and Literary Art Exhibit – new works by Elena Rousseau’ at The Hub. Opening reception will include a poetry reading by the artist as well as special guests. The event runs Dec. 4th from 4 to 6 p.m. Elena’s works of art will be on display the month of December. A CD release concert for Trevor Howlett with special guest Kaylee Rose will follow on Dec. 4th at 7 p.m. $10 admission also includes a free CD. Golden Circle dances – dances run from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, 4620-47 A Ave. Admission is $7 per person. Pooled lunch break from 8:30 – 9 p.m. Everyone Welcome. For more information call 403-341-4672, 403-347-6165 or 403-342-2875 Dance to the music of Black Velvet on Nov. 26th, Silver & Gold on Dec. 3rd, R.R. 4 on Dec. 10th and Black Velvet on Dec. 17th. The Red Deer Whisky Festival, in support of the MS Society of Central Alberta, returns Jan. 12th! This is a unique chance to taste whiskies from around the world and interact with brand ambassadors and distillery representatives. Learn, sample and indulge in what the dynamic whisky industry has to offer. Funds raised at the event help us provide much needed services in the community for those affected by MS, as well as help fund ground-breaking research dedicated to finding a cure. Why not surprise your loved ones with a great Christmas idea or
arrange for an office Christmas party? Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Red Deer Golf & Country Club. Purchase tickets online at www. reddeerwhiskyfestival.ca. General admission: $95. VIP Admission: $120 including Master Class. CrossRoads Christmas Banquet and Concert featuring the Singing Hills on Dec. 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Call 403-3476425 for more information. Join Jason Steele and other Red
to the gluten-free lifestyle, for example symptoms, diagnosis, shopping, gluten-free products, cross contamination, recipes. For more information, call Clarice at 403341-4351 or Marlene at 403-3466235. Email reddeerceliacs@yahoo. ca. Check out www.celiac.ca. Take part in a shoe drive by donating new or gently worm women and children’s shoes to Superstore or Superstore Liquor stores. Donations will also be included
ket will be held every Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through to Dec. 11 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Great chance to do your Christmas shopping with a huge variety of baking, homemade crafts, local honey, perogies, woodwork, jams, fall veggies, meats, clothing, Philippine spring rolls, jewelry and more. Call 403782-4772 for more information. The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced
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Heritage Lanes Deer comedians at The Hub on Ross Wednesday evenings for a night of family comedy. The Hub is located at 4936 – Ross St. Come early if you want to go on stage and tell a few jokes. All ages and abilities are welcome to watch or participate. Call 403-340-4869. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi™ Health Recovery Classes run Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Health Recovery classes are designed for people with chronic illness such as MS, arthritis, or those recovering from injuries, surgery, or stroke and other health issues. Come and experience the difference Tai Chi can make in your quality of life. Port o’ Call Center #100, 4419 – 50th Ave. Phone: 403-346-6772 or visit www.taoist.org. Please call for further information. The Red Deer Celiac Support Group – need help with a gluten-free diet? Do you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance? We meet the third Tuesday of the month at South Sobeys Coffee Lounge (2011 22 St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in or stay and visit. Free coffee. We share information and give support about issues pertaining
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on Dec. 6th at City Hall Park at 1 p.m. in honour of women who have lost their lives due to violence. Shoe donations will be given to local women’s shelters following the vigil. Check out www.ufcw.ca/women for details about the shoe memorial. Hard of Hearing Support Group at the ABC Country Restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 11th. RSVP to speakupcentralalberta@gmail.com or call 403356-1598 and leave a message. Knee Hill Valley Community Centre is hosting a Christmas Bazaar in our hall on Nov. 28th, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission free, concession 11am – 1 p.m. KHV Community Centre hall address is 26478 Range Rd 265. For more info phone 403-227-2503 or check out Knee Hill Valley Community Christmas Bazaar facebook page. Central Alberta Singles Club. A dance runs Nov. 28th features Flashback Freddie and Leo Dumont and Friends. The Dec. 19th dance features Randy Hilman. Call Elaine at 403-3417653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. The Lacombe Christmas Farmers Mar-
Garrett Jamieson was named Runner Up in Toronto’s “NOW Magazine’s 2012 Best Stand Up Comic.” He has opened for Reggie Watts, Pizza Underground and Andy Milonakis during NXNE and toured internationally performing comedy (Europe/Australia/South East Asia/USA). He can also be seen opening for Gemini award winning metallic noise rock band, KEN mode. He has been featured on the Ron James Show, XM Radio’s Laugh Attack, MTV Canada, MUCH, Comedy Network, Etalk Canada and CBC Radio. Visit more at www.godofcomedy.com
and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Pipe Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Red Deer Action Group Society is seeking volunteer board members. In order to keep our programs running, we need board members willing to commit two hours per month. If you think this would be a good opportunity, contact our office at 403-3431198 or email rdag@telus.net. 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 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. Income tax filing time will soon be upon us, the time of year we have learned to love. To help us prepare, the Bower Community Association presents another free public education series on Nov. 30th at 7 p.m. This presentation is held at the Bower Community Centre building on Boyce St. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event and become informed. For more information and to register, reply to newbowerevents@gmail.com or call Jesse at 403-877-1436. Dance for the health of it – try it out. Dancing and dessert – first lesson is free. Mondays and Wednesdays to Dec. 2nd (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.) $120 per person at the Clearview Community Centre – 93 Cornett Dr. Call 403-396-1523 or email teamdance123@gmail.com. The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursday in the Snell Dec. 3rd, 12:15 – 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium featuring jazz by Downtown. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and Tea provided by Cafe Noir. Join us on Dec. 3rd at the Festival Hall 4214 58 St. for a celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Dec. 3rd is a day to highlight worldwide efforts to break physical, social, economic and attitudinal barriers that exclude persons with disabilities from participating fully and effectively as equal members of society. Program includes at 1 p.m. a welcome and proclamation followed by the premiere of the new music video entitled Open The Way. There will also be a workshop facilitated by Tymmarah Zehr, City of Red Deer Diversity and Inclusion Specialist. There will also be a message from the Premier’s Council on The Status of Persons with Disabilities, and cake and refreshments with entertainment by Dean Ray.
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Week of November 25 - December 3, 2015 Dec. 7th, Annual Pot Luck Supper. 6 p.m. at the Red Deer Legion. On Dec. 12th there is a bake and craft sale at 2 p.m. at the Legion as well. Travel Memories runs Dec. 2nd from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Snell Auditorium. Enjoy Germany! Experience a virtual tour to the spectacular Christmas markets in Bonn, Cologne, Berlin, Munich, Darmstadt and Frankfurt. 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. Central Alberta Historical Society Christmas Dinner Dec. 8th at 5:30 p.m. at Golden Circle 4620 47A Ave. Tickets available at the Red Deer Museum. $25 for members $ 30 for non-members. Celebrating Holland. For further information contact Lianne 403-347-1826. Daytime Documentaries runs Dec. 9th from 2-4 p.m. Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Snell Auditorium. Our December program features: Being Elmo: In addition to puppeteering Elmo, Kevin Clash is the creative force behind today’s Sesame Street, producing, directing and traveling around the globe training other puppeteers. 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 bringing a group, or for more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100. Temple Grandin Headlines Autism Conference Parents and Professionals in Red Deer invited to participate. Grandin is considered the world’s most accomplished and widely known adult with autism. She is the keynote speaker to open the 8th annual conference on Autism, Jan. 20th to Jan. 22nd. Parents of children with autism and professionals who work with them can participate through Telehealth at the Red Deer Hospital in Red Deer, one of more than 30 communities expected to link in. Rounding out the program are cutting-edge researchers and
expert clinicians addressing medical issues in autism, transition to adulthood, employment, feeding, peer interactions, routine-based interventions, and more. The three-day conference is hosted by Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton. For program information, registration and to find the local Telehealth site, visit www.childrensautism.ca or 780-495-9235. Heritage Lanes Comedy Zone has
at 2 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ at 68 Donlevy Ave. Tickets are $10 (children under 12 free) available at the door with refreshments following. Proceeds to go to Red Deer Food Bank. Items will also be accepted for the Food Bank. Seating is limited so come early to enjoy the show. For information, call David at 403-3421318 or visit www.harmonizers.ca. Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild
welcomes everyone to ourr Sunday Worship Service att 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
been running for two years in Red Deer. Every Thursday in The Heritage Lanes Lounge we convert it into a comedy club where we feature different headliners and up and coming local comics. The show was started as an open mic to develop the comedy scene in Red Deer. In the past those interested in doing stand up had to drive to Edmonton or Calgary, now Red Deer has more than one open mic for young budding comics to work on their material. The local comedy scene is growing and we are always looking for new comics. 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. WildRose Harmonizers cordially invite you to our Holiday show ‘A Christmas Celebration of Song.’ Performers include the WildRose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus, the Hearts of Harmony (Sweet Adeline Chorus) and the HJ Cody (Sylvan Lake) High school Chorus. The event is on Sunday Dec. 13th
Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca. Ladies Auxiliary meetings are held first Monday of every month at 7 p.m., Red Deer Branch #35, Alberta room. 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 403-346-4463 or visit www.parkinsonalberta.ca. Living Faith Lutheran Church -
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. Dance for the health of it. Working in a team, learn easy dance steps while enjoying a variety of music. Everyone is welcome – families, couples, solos and teens. No dance experience necessary. Twenty-four sessions for $120. Maximum 24 participants. Sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact Connie at 403-396-1523. Do you love to sing? Join our adult choir, the Red Deer Chamber Singers, where you will enjoy an environment of positive learning and quality music. Practices are at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St. at 7 p.m. Contact Sadie at 403-3475166 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 fourpart harmony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-3578240, or our director, Sheryl @403742-4218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca. Learn to foxtrot, two-step, polka, waltz, and more. Town and Country Dance Club has started dance lessons. A Step Above Basic at 7 p.m. followed by Basic Social Dance at 8 p.m. Classes run for six weeks in Red Deer. Only $35 per person. For more information and to pre-register call Doug or Doris at 403-7283333 or email doris@airenet.com. Sit and Be Fit is held every Wednesday from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. There is a drop in fee of $2. Whist is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month starting at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2. Bridge singles meet on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2. Bridge partners meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. There is a fee of $3. Golden Circle 4620-47 A Ave. 403-343-6074. The Senior Citizens Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 as well for both of these activities. For more information, call 403-346-4043. Cards at the Golden Circle. Join us for Canasta on Mondays at 1 p.m. Drop in fee $1. Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. join us for Singles Bridge. Drop in fee of $2. Partner Bridge is played the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Drop in fee of $3. Euchre is played the first and third Friday of the month at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $2. Join us for scrabble Friday’s starting at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $1.
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Remembering the local legacy of Wellington Dawe On Nov. 25th, 1977, 38 years ago, Wellington B. Dawe passed away. He was a highly respected, long time teacher and principal of the Lindsay Thurber Composite High School in Red Deer. Robert Wellington Bradbury Dawe was born on March 28th, 1907, in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario. He was the eldest of five sons for Robert George and Helen Moore Dawe. His father was a civil engineer. His mother was an accomplished musician, who had been a soprano soloist and a member of the famous Mendelssohn Choir. In 1910, Wellington moved with parents and baby brother Harold to Red Deer, where his father worked first on the construction of the Alberta Central Railway and then as Red Deer’s first City Engineer. In June 1927, Wellington graduated from high school at the top of his class. He then went to the Calgary Normal School to obtain a first-class teacher’s certificate. His original plans were to teach for a while, and then go back to
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DAWE university to study law. Unfortunately, the sudden passing of his father in May 1928 forced a change of plans. Wellington returned to Red Deer to help support his widowed mother and younger brothers. He managed to secure a teaching position at the Balmoral School, just east of Red Deer. That was a near ideal situation for him as it allowed him to remain living in the family home in Michener Hill, while commuting out to work in the country every day. In 1939, Wellington was finally able to resume his schooling, taking summer school courses at the University of Alberta. The following year, he left Balmoral and began teaching Grade IX at the Red Deer Intermediate School. In the spring of 1942, Wellington, together
with his brother Harold, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served as an instructor with No. 8 Armament Training Squadron and was stationed at many bases across Canada before being sent overseas. After the War, Wellington resumed teaching at the Intermediate (Central) School. In 1947, he joined the staff at the new Red Deer Composite High School, teaching mathematics and social studies. In 1949, Wellington was granted his Bachelor of Arts degree by the U of A and immediately began work on his M.A. in history, again by attending summer school. His master’s thesis was later published in 1967 by the Red Deer Kiwanis Club under the title ‘A History of Red Deer’. In 1950, he was appointed as vice-principal at the Composite High School. He also became principal of the Department of Education’s Grade Xii Summer School, holding the position for 11 years. For three years, he taught history for the U of A under the evening credit program. In 1961, Wellington be-
came the principal of Composite High School. In 1970, after the amalgamation of the Composite and the Vocational High Schools, he became the first principal of the Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. Wellington was popular as a teacher and principal. He was affectionately known as ‘Wimpy’ to his students and staff, as that had been the same nickname used for the Wellington bombers during the War. However, to family and close friends, Wellington was known as Bo. In 1972, the year he retired, Wellington was named Principal of the Year by the Alberta Council on School Administration. Wellington remained active in his retirement with such groups as the Archives Committee and Fort Normandeau Management Board. He as an ardent naturalist and was a long-time member of the Alberta Natural History Society (later renamed the Red Deer River Naturalists), along with his best friend, Kerry Wood. In 1967, Wellington
was awarded the Canada Centennial medal for his “valued services to the nation.” In the summer of 1977,
he suffered a massive stroke and passed away in November. He is buried in the family plot in the Red Deer Cemetery.
COMMUNITY BUILDER - Pictured here is Wellington Dawe, the first principal of Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive photo submitted High School.
District Recognition Night Red Deer Public Schools recognized the following employees at their annual District Recognition Night on November 19, 2015 SERVICE AWARDS SPECIAL AWARDS Marsha Millard Robert Moltzahn Darla Mora Marta Navarrete Lisa Olesen Addie Otto Melissa Payette Stephen Pottage Trena Raketti Kathryn Richardson Kelly Roslinsky Jeanette Countryman-Smith Karen Senn Kerry Stendall Christine Dach Brent Stolee Leonard Devoe Karen Sveinson Lisa Doll Amber Taylor Joanne Enns Lynnette Veuger Chad Erickson Averill Wright Erica Forrest Colleen Young Lesley Glubis 15 YEARS Reanna GrandÀeld Barbara Barthel Rachelle Haggarty Bob Barthel Janelle Helgason Gordanna Berbic David Henderson Joseph Bower Stu Henry Sanduo Cai Shauna Hulyk Brenda Cameron Debra Isaac Brenda Campbell Roxanne Lubert Greg Carlyle Kelley Lund Georgina Chiles Carol MacDormand Hayley Christen Bruce Marchand Janice Conroy Kristy Martin Metaxa Cunningham Ellen McCaslin James Driedger Helene McDonald Arliss Fallon Julie McShane Andrea Fletcher Ronalee Melchert 10 YEARS Stacey Alexander Lois Andersen Dave Beadell Jane Bechthold Lana Beierbach Joshua Brown Suzanne Burnett Michael Coghlin Tara Comeau-Mulrooney Sherrie Cormack
Charlene Folkman Melanie Foss Lisa Fraser Sean Grainger Katrina Hansen Edie Heavin Debra Heist Ronda-Lin Holt Shari Jensen Geannette Lehman Dan Lower Shelley Lower Gaylene MacKay David McKeage Nancy McKeage Diana Melnyk Daphne Nemeth Adam Newman Wendy Niemetz Jodie Park Lorraine Pasemko Cindy Phillips Leona Phillips Debra Raab Sandra Rhoad Lianna Richmond Diane Roberts Kevin Robertson Lisa Robertson Theresa Sonnenberg Kimberly Tang William Taylor Dyane Wagar Jacalyn Waisman Cheryl Watson
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New intersection for Riverlands A new intersection at Taylor Drive and Alexander Way will open this week, marking the start of what will become Riverlands’ ‘main street’. “This new intersection connects Riverlands with downtown and provides a new access into the area, which is a critical step in the redevelopment of the area”, said Charity Dyke, Riverlands project manager. “Next year, construction will start on Alexander Way, which will run from Taylor Drive to the river, and will serve as the gateway into Riverlands.” The newly constructed intersection connects the existing 48th St. (Alexander Way) on the east side of Taylor Drive with the existing 47th St. on the west side of Taylor Drive. For better east-west traffic flow, a new set of traffic signals has been installed at this intersection. Starting yesterday, yellow and red lights will flash at the new intersection to alert motorists of the new signals. Drivers travelling north and south on Taylor Drive will have a flashing yellow light, and should proceed with caution through the intersection; drivers travelling east and west on Alexander Way will
have a flashing red light and must stop, observe the right of way and proceed when it is safe to do so. This will continue until Nov. 26th when the signals will be fully operational. “We know it will take time for everyone to get used to this new intersection, so we’re asking drivers and pedestrians to use caution in the area,” said Shyam Kansal, traffic engineer. “As the intersection is introduced, timing of the lights will be adjusted as necessary based on traffic flow.” Alexander Way is one of a number of projects that are setting the stage for future development in Riverlands, including burying the transmission line, building demolitions, environmental testing and the Taylor Drive reconfiguration. Once complete, Alexander Way will be a shared roadway for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, connecting residents with all that Riverlands will offer – from the river walk and public spaces, to shops and restaurants. For more information about Riverlands, please visit www.reddeer.ca/riverlands. - Fawcett
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On Nov. 23rd at 2:20 p.m., Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle collision on the QE II Hwy. near the Blindman River hill, north of Red Deer. Investigation indicates that a northbound vehicle lost control and rolled into the median on the southside of the Blindman River hill. Two northbound vehicles then stopped on the left shoulder of the highway to assist. A semi-truck that was also northbound, and descending the hill, appears to have lost control, striking the rear of the first vehicle that had stopped to assist, then continued into the median out of control and struck the driver, and sole occupant of the second vehicle, who was outside his vehicle on foot in the median. This driver, a 35-year-old male of Calgary was seriously injured and taken to hospital by ambulance but has since died of the injuries sustained. The family of the deceased has been advised. The name of the deceased is not being released, however reports have indicated it was Calgary MLA Manmeet Bhullar. There were no other injuries in this collision.
BREAK AND ENTER WITH POSSIBLE SHOTS FIRED Blackfalds RCMP were called to a rural property at 4:19 p.m. for a break and enter to a residence. The suspects were seen leaving the residence in a truck which was involved in a single vehicle collision a short distance away. There was reports of possible gun shots heard in the area. The suspects fled from the vehicle, therefore, the area around Hwy. 11 and RR 265 was contained for a period of time. No one was seriously injured in the collision and the RCMP have three suspects in custody. The RCMP are continuing to investigate the matter and more information will be released as is becomes available. The investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding this occurrence to contact the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300.
RCMP WARN PUBLIC OF DOOR TO DOOR SCAM Red Deer RCMP are warning the public to be aware of a door to door scam occurring in Red Deer in which people claim to be collecting cash donations on behalf of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has confirmed that it is not conducting a door to door campaign. Red Deer RCMP have received a number of complaints re-
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THEFT OF HAIR PRODUCTS Red Deer RCMP are investigating a break and enter from Nov. 9th in which thieves broke into a beauty supply store and stole more than $20,000 worth of hair products. At 5:45 a.m. on Nov. 9th, two men broke into the Modern Beauty Store at 2319 Taylor Drive, using a truck to pull the security grill off the door and break the glass. Once inside, they stole approximately 150 different hair extensions of various colours, from a variety of hair extension brands including Extend-It, Ombre and Aqua. They also stole four Tahitian hair straighteners and six Chi Dura hair straighteners. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a white Ford crew cab with a short box. The investigation is ongoing. RCMP urge anyone who sees such products for sale through unconventional channels to consider that they may be purchasing stolen property and thus encouraging criminal activity in the community. Anyone with information about this incident or believe you are being offered stolen property for sale is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com.
CHARGES LAID AFTER ROBBERIES Red Deer RCMP have arrested a man after three convenience store armed robberies that occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 16th. The investigation moved quickly, with RCMP identifying a possible suspect within hours of the three armed robberies. RCMP confirmed the identity of the suspect during the next 48 hours, and issued warrants for the arrest of 23-year-old Geoffry Allen Godden on Nov. 18th. During the investigation, RCMP determined that Godden had stolen a gold GMC Jimmy. The vehicle was used shortly afterward in the commission of the three robberies, then returned. RCMP located Godden at his residence at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 18th and took him into custody without incident. Geoffry Allen Godden of Red Deer has been charged with four counts of robbery, four counts of using an imitation weap-
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on while committing an offence, four counts of failing to comply with probation order and driving while disqualified. RCMP continue to investigate but, at this time, police are not searching for further suspects. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to call the Red Deer RCMP complaint line at 403-343-5575.
SUSPECT SOUGHT AFTER MAN STABBED TO DEATH On Nov. 18th, shortly after 9 p.m. the Red Deer RCMP were called to a disturbance at an establishment located in the Village Mall. Upon arrival, EMS and RCMP located one person who was suffering with stab wounds. Alan Beach, 31, of Red Deer was transported to the hospital where he later died. The Serious Crimes branch is now assisting with the investigation, which is continuing. Red Deer RCMP would like anyone who may have witnessed this altercation, or may have information concerning what led to the incident, to contact the RCMP Red Deer City Detachment at 403-406- 2300. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
MEN CHARGED AFTER LARGE DRUG BUST The Priority Crimes Task Force executed search warrants on three area residences and a number of vehicles on Nov. 13th, seizing significant amounts of drugs, cash and a stolen handgun; three men face drug-related charges as a result. Police officers from Red Deer GIS, Community Response Unit, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake and Innisfail RCMP and Police Dog Services executed the three warrants simultaneously at 7:45 a.m. on Nov. 13th on Harvest Close in Penhold, Timothy Drive in Red Deer and Leonard Crescent in Red Deer. Police searched and seized three vehicles associated to those residences. In total, police seized approximately 55 oz. of cocaine, 9 oz. of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, the stolen pistol, numerous items consistent with drug trafficking and approximately $30,600 in cash. Three men were arrested without incident. Randy Julius Larson, 25, of Red Deer has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of controlled substance, possession of stolen property under $5,000, possession of stolen property over $5,000, careless use of firearm, unauthorized possession of firearm, possession of a firearm on which the serial number was removed and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order. Steven Michael Temple, 27, of Penhold has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of stolen property over $5,000. Dustin John Greuel, 22, of Red Deer has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of stolen property under $5,000. RCMP continue to investigate.
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TRAVEL Exploring the beauty of the Greek Isles What better way to see the Greek Islands of the Mediterranean Sea then on a 14 night cruise on the Celebrity Silhouette with its 16 decks and nearly 3,000 people. After flying to Rome and an evening tour of the city, we overnighted there before boarding the ship. We visited eight different ports, overnighting in Athens and had three relaxing sea days. Naples was an interesting day touring ancient Pompeii where we walked through the remains of the city which was devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and covered with 30 ft. of ash and pumice stone. We also had the opportunity to see how sailors spent their time in port visiting the old brothels and the very first fast food locations along with the original store fronts. Remains of residences with beautiful tiled floors can still be seen. Remains of humans, animals and pottery were discovered during the excavation and can still be viewed. The drive along the Amalfi Coast was an awesome experience, with the beautiful scenery, vineyards, and houses built high up into the hillsides. We were amazed as to how the bus driver managed to maneuver the sharp hairpin curves. The next day was on to Catania, Sicily where we wandered the town on our own to the town centre and into the Fish Market. What an interesting array of sights, sounds and smells that was. Fish were being weighed and bagged for anxious customers to take home for dinner. Day four was a sea day which we all thoroughly enjoyed – a relaxing slow start to the day after several very busy, tiring days. It was an opportunity to enjoy the amenities of the ship, lounge by the pool and hot tubs, read a book, or generally people watch. Next stop was the Island of Crete where we took a city bus into the town of Chania where we explored the old harbour waterfront with the brick walls and old light house. Parts of the old harbour had been bombed during World War II and some of the remains could still be seen. A bit of time was spent in the shops where olive oil soap was everywhere. Mykonos is known for its ‘sugar cube’ houses. Our tour took us to the capital city of Ano Mera where the town square is adorned with coffee shops and traditional taverns. We were treated to a Greek coffee and pastry at one of the coffee shops before heading to a monastery that
PICTURESQUE - Pictured here is an area of Plaka, Athens which offers many places to explore and take in the local culture. houses a collection of Cretan icons. We then did a walking tour of Little Venice, rich with history but almost too cold and windy to appreciate. The overnight in Athens gave us two days to enjoy this amazing city. The first day we did the hop on hop off bus which gave us an oversight of the city and its attractions. We strolled the Acropolis area and enjoyed an amazing lunch on a roof top restaurant. A tour was booked for day two which allowed us to see sites of the Temple of Zeus, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the former Royal Palace which is now the Greek House of Parliament. A photo stop outside the Olympic Stadium
allowed us to view where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. We then continued to the Acropolis (meaning above the city) where we were able to climb to the Parthenon constructed in 447-432 BC as a temple to the Goddess Athena. The views overlooking the city were incredible. We then were driven to the Plaka (the oldest part of Athens) for free time to shop or enjoy a Greek lunch. After another enjoyable day at sea we were onto our last port of Malta. What an interesting island. I hope to get back to visit again one day. The first stop on our tour was to Midina, Malta’s first capital dating back to the Roman times. We did a walking tour through quaint winding
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015
ENTERTAINMENT Singer Tom Jackson hosts the Huron Carole fundraiser BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Singer/actor Tom Jackson is taking to the road again to help in the fight against hunger. The Huron Carole – presented on Dec. 4th at the Harvest Centre - returns with a tour to help raise funds and awareness for Canada’s hungry. Proceeds will also benefit the Red Deer Food Bank. “Fred Scaife (executive director of the food bank) is a salt of the earth kind of guy, so we are all thrilled to be working with him,” he said. It was back in the late 1980s, Jackson, a prolific singer/actor/producer and activist, came up with the idea of bringing together some musician friends in an effort to support food banks – especially around the Christmas season. He recalls working with a soup kitchen and emergency referral centre in the heart downtown Toronto. “When I was looking for some way to get my hands dirty, I found they had a shortage of hampers for people who lived in the area.” The concept of raising funds via music was born, and he knew he could count on fellow musicians to get behind the idea. “The thing that saved my life - literally, not figuratively - was Christmas,” he said. “And I will do whatever I can for as long as I can to honour that moment in time and make sure I pay the proper tribute, the proper reverence and that I commit myself to share the gift that I was given,” he said. The concert was named after Canada’s first Christmas carol, composed in 1641 by Father Jean de Brebeuf, a Jesuit Priest known for his missionary work with the people of Huronia. Through The Huron Carol song, Father de Brebeuf interpreted the story of Christmas in the Huron language. The carol was kept alive in the Huron language for more than 100 years before being translated to French and English. After many successful years of raising funds through the Huron Carole, Jackson opted to rebrand the project for a time as ‘Singing for Supper’, which focused on smaller communities in more intimate settings. But as a result of the heavy demands on food banks across the country, Jackson wanted to restart The Huron Carole and again engage larger markets as well. The goal is also to inspire that sense of goodwill and sharing, “Between New
REACHING OUT - Singer Tom Jackon is bringing the annual Huron Carole to Red Deer on Dec. 4th. The concert serves as a fundraiser for local food banks.
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Years and Christmas, not just between Christmas and New Years,” he said. Born to an English father and Cree mother, he carries the legacy of his parents’ search for social acceptance and keeping their door open for anyone who might need a meal or a conversation. For a generation of TV viewers his six years of playing Chief Peter Kenidi in CBC’s North of 60 still draws comments, letters, emails and hugs from fans. “I never, ever thought that North of 60 was going to have the kind of impact that it’s had. It continues to amaze me and to a large degree, flatter me” he said. “It has become, in its own way, generational.” Meanwhile, his latest CD, Ballads Not Bullets, was just released last month. Sales will help support the Canadian Red Cross and the upcoming tour will have local beneficiaries for each city.
“When I was a young man, I had a choice to make – ballads or bullets, I chose ballads. BNB is not just a ballad for peace but also for freedom, Mother Earth, wellness, heroes and love,” said Jackson, adding this particular project has been about five years in the making. “That being said, you have to take into account a lot of procrastination,” he chuckled. “It might have been a shorter process, but because I was not being pressured I kept going back and maybe defining myself not so much as a professional producer or perfectionist. But I realized that every nuance in every song had to determine that song to be a ‘movie’ unto its own so it could create in the mind’s eye an experience that is more than just a listening one. “At the end of the day, I’m very pleased
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with the outcome,” he said, adding he’s also pleased with the CD’s overall tone. “I want to deliver a message but I don’t want to burden people with a message. I want to deliver something that they can think about and that activates parts of their passion and their soul to become engaged with the kinds of issues I deal with.” Jackson has also released his book, 364, this month, too. “364 is a composite of my thoughts and paraphrased philosophy of the leaders that have inspired me. It’s goal is to promote the same instinct of wellness for you, for others and for the world.” For ticket information for the Red Deer performance, call the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre at 403-755-6626 or visit www.blackknightinn.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com
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Tree House Youth Theatre presents Robert Munsch (a variety pack) BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS The talented young actors with Tree House Youth Theatre are prepping to present Robert Munsch (a variety pack). Shows run Dec. 3rd-5th with curtain at 7:30 p.m. at the Scott Block Theatre. A matinee will also be held Dec. 5th at 2 p.m. This collection of Munsch’s plays have been adapted by Irene N.Watts. Munsch’s work is always heart-warming and is great for sweeping audiences down memory lane. Munsch provides perfect works for younger and older students and will give a show to delight all audiences. With soft and sweet moments, humour, and playfulness the production bring us back to imaginations and family relationships. Directing the production is Matt Gould, who actually resigned earlier this year as artistic director, but has come back onboard to help not only guide this season’s productions but also to help ensure the transition to the next leader goes smoothly. He has also been joined by Nicole Leal, who has been hired on as an associate artistic director for the troupe. And although, as said, it’s his intention to leave Tree House Youth Theatre by the end of the season, he is happy to be back with the organization after a refreshing summer break exploring other forms of creativity.
As for the show, it offers audiences of all ages a delightful, theatrical presentation of several of Munsch’s most well-known tales. “A lot of people read Robert Munsch books to their kids, so really it’s a trip down memory lane for older kids and for parents, too.” The sheer variety will also add a fun and engaging touch to the production as well, with the young people playing a number of differing kinds of roles. “We’re pretending that it’s a tickle trunk kind of thing, so we’ve got boys playing girls, and girls playing boys, and both playing kids that are older. There’s one actor playing a mother two times. Some girls are playing fathers. It’s like we are all in a rumpus room, it’s a rainy day and someone says, ‘Let’s play!’ “I think it’s kind of fun that way.” In total, nine stories will be acted out with transitions slipped in between each. All kinds of props will be utilized - including a puppet show. Gould’s direction is of course precise and generous. “Every detail counts - how you are, how you are present and how you sell it,” he said. According to Wikipedia, Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Fordham University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and from Boston University in 1971 with a Master of Arts degree in anthropology. He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after having jobs at orphanages and daycare centers. In 1973, he received
a Master of Education in Child Studies from Tufts University. In 1975, he moved to Canada to work at the preschool at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. In Guelph, he was encouraged to publish the many stories he made up for the children he worked with. One of Munsch’s best-known books, Love You Forever, was listed fourth on the 2001 Publishers Weekly All-Time Best selling Children’s Books list for paperbacks at 6,970,000 copies (not including the 1,049,000 hardcover copies). Meanwhile, Tree House Youth Theatre was created in 1988 and was the brain-
child of Richard O’Brien who was head of the Theatre Arts Program at Red Deer College (RDC). Over Gould’s years as artistic director he produced, directed (and in some cases wrote) over one dozen productions including Fiddler on the Roof Jr. (2007), Ho, Ho, Oh (2007), The Wind in the Willows (2009), Last Known Position (2011), Sleeping Beauty (2012), Red Deer River Stories (2013) – Red Deer’s official play of the centennial – and Sweeney Todd (2014) to mention a few. For more information, visit www.treehouseyouththeatre.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com
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RDC theatre students present Shrek - The Musical BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Local fans of Shrek will have the chance to see the popular character shine in a whole new light via a production of Shrek - The Musical which opens Nov. 26th on the Arts Centre’s mainstage. Directed by Thomas Bradshaw with lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, the show runs through to Dec. 5th. Curtain is at 7 p.m. There are also weekend public matinees on Nov. 28th and Dec. 5th at 1 p.m. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek. “And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
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“Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairytale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. “Luckily, there’s one on hand. Shrek will show that there is more to this story than meets the ears.” “The movie itself did have music in it,” recalls Bradshaw, referring to the 2001 classic and extraordinarily popular flick which was also followed up by several sequels. As for the ‘live’ version, the original Broadway show opened around 2010. “It had mixed reviews but they kept working on it once they opened it, and the reviews kept getting better,” he said. The show then toured America a couple of times and after about two years, it opened on London’s West End in 2011. The acclaimed London production of the show came to an end after 715 performances, in February of 2013. “By that point they had done a large rewrite, so the show actually got really good reviews at that point.” Altogether, there are about 20 songs featured in the show, which essentially follows the plot line of the original film, “But there are some subtle differences,” said Bradshaw, adding he’s working with a cast of 22 which includes a few theatre studies alumni and four members from the community. “It’s been a lot of fun and it’s also been very beneficial for the students because many of these alumni are in their fourth of the of MPA (Motion Picture Arts) program. They can then talk about what that is like. We also have alumni Nicole Leal and Tori Grebinski - they can tell the students about what it’s really like out there in the (industry).”
It’s been a blast to put together, but of course, with such a well-loved production and story line there are built-in expectations that audiences no doubt will have. “We don’t want people to come and say, ‘Well, this isn’t Shrek’,” he said with a laugh. “We are sticking mainly with the dictates which have already been made - the show itself has already been sort of standardized. So the challenge is for the actors to find their characters in what has already been created. “It’s still the same story, but it’s told a little differently.” As for the music, Bradshaw said there is quite the variety of genres represented throughout the show as well. “Even in one of the dance numbers they do a bit of a tribute to Bob Fosse. And the one number is big tap dance number - so you will hear different styles of music for tap dance from the 1940s to about the 1980s,” he said. Ultimately, it’s been a delight to see such a fun, colourful production take shape. “We’re seeing the relationships starting to grow and to build, and we’re starting to layer on some of the effects, too. So all of a sudden, we’re really starting to see the ‘magic’ of theatre. “Shrek, at the start of the story, is an outsider. And I think that we all see ourselves as a bit of an outsider sometimes - somebody who wants to be accepted without changing,” said Bradshaw, pointing out that one of the themes really boils down to being different and unique and being proud of it. For tickets, go to www.bkticketcentre.ca or by call 403755-6626. editor@reddeerexpress.com
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ENGAGING TALE - Brendan Hutchinson, left, takes on the lead role of Shrek in RDC’s production of Shrek - The Musical. He shares the spotlight with Logan Shave as Donkey, centre, and Bethany Monaghan, right. The show opens on Nov. 26th on the Arts Centre mainstage. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express
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Are you simply banking on luck? In fitness and in life, you have to meet challenges head on. Hoping that luck will come your way with a winning lottery ticket, a rocking body and a metabolism that allows you to eat anything and everything - probably isn’t the recipe for success. If you dodge the important things for too long, they will come back and bite you in the behind hard and fast. When it comes down to fitness success specifically, there may be even less wiggle room here. You can’t bank on lucky super human genetics or just finding healthy food prepped, cooked and plated on your table when you get home from a crazy day. Quite straightforward, but extremely important, when trying to change and sustain new choices in your life ‘be prepared’ is a very broad statement but here it is aimed at everything from week planning, meal preparation, training routines and anything else that can be put into a system or incorporated into a routine. There are two major benefits of being prepared: 1) By being prepared you will stay on track and are less likely to make the ‘wrong’ decisions but also, if there comes a time where you do need that break (or cheat meal), being prepared will become a major component of ensuring you get straight back onto the correct path and do not plummet into the abyss and undo all that work. 2) Being prepared also gives you the ability to get more enjoyment out of life by limiting
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2) Create routines - creating routines for certain times/activities through your week can increase productivity, reduce stress and free up time for more enjoyable things. Create lists and guides that you can follow until they become a habit. Day-to-day activities like getting ready and packing your lunch/bags in the morning will go from one hour to 30 minutes allowing you
to sleep, read or relax for longer. 3) Prepare, cook and package your day’s meals (or just a couple of meals) as opposed to relying on your ability to choose the healthiest option on the café menu. This may not be as quick as ordering of the menu, but plays a major role in helping you achieve your goals. 4) Plan your workouts ahead of time. Don’t just wing it and
hope you have some extra time in the day to make it to the gym, that’s a recipe for disaster. Book it into your schedule just like an important business meeting and ask your spouse and coworkers to hold you accountable to going. They will love to help. Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and the owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.
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What no one tells you about mammography It’s been said that, “All would be well if there were no buts.” Unfortunately, for women there have always been several crucial “buts” about the benefits of mammography. Now, a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), says that routine mammograms may do harm if started before 50 years of age. So, what other ‘buts’ don’t the ACS and other organizations tell women about mammograms? Timing is vital is many things in life. But for years few experts could agree on the best time to start routine mammograms. The Canadian Association of Radiologists picked 40 years of age as prime time. The International Agency for Research on Cancer pulled age 50 out of the hat. In short, no one had a 100% answer. Nor do I, as one would require the Wisdom of Solomon to know. But some facts are known, and the most vital one is never mentioned to women in any discussion about mammography. There’s a huge difference between diagnosing cervical cancer and breast cancer.
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detect it. Some experts say this requires several years. In the meantime cancerous cells can spread to other parts of the body. So, when the Cancer Society or any other organization states mammograms diagnose early cancer, it’s a deceptive remark. What they should say is that mammography diagnoses breast cancer as early as possible using X-rays. But it can never achieve the accuracy of the Pap test. Those who fail to make this distinction will not be amused by this column, as my remarks are like damning motherhood and apple pie. They will argue that mammography does save lives and this is true, but the test also comes with questionable baggage. For instance, mammography can result in many sleepless nights. The usual scenario is that a patient receives a telephone call stating a questionable area is present in the breast and further x-rays are required in an endeavor to rule out a malignancy. Or, a needle biopsy of the breast is required to obtain tissue that can be examined by a pathologist. And it is a rare
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SPORTS High energy showdowns for high school volleyball BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS Two Red Deer high schools are going to have to settle for a split decision after last Thursday night’s City High School Volleyball Championships. The Notre Dame High School Gymnasium was packed for what was sure to be a pair of high-energy showdowns on Thursday night. On the girls’ side, the visiting Lindsay Thurber Raiders came into the contest up 1-0 over Notre Dame in the best 0f three final series. On the boys’ side, the Notre Dame Cougars came in with a match in hand. The ladies took to the court first, and right from the get-go Notre Dame was looking like a team with something to prove. Thurber came out strong in the first set, staying at least three points up on Notre Dame for the duration to take it 25-15. The Cougars weren’t quite down and out, though. In the second set they clawed their way to an early two-point lead, which they held on to for the first couple of serving rounds. Thurber’s offence proved too much for them, though, as they managed to string together three points to take an 11-9 lead. Notre Dame didn’t give up. They continued to battle and kept it close, at one point tying the score at 15 before their cross-town rivals went on a seven-point scoring run to win the second set 25-16. “We knew it was going to be a battle. We’ve been battling with Notre Dame and with Hunting Hills all year,” said Lindsay Thurber Coach Kirsten Dezutter after the game. By the time the third set rolled around, Notre Dame was desperate. They were down to their last 25 points of the season. It was a back-and-forth affair that saw the ball change hands more than 13 times. Notre Dame took an early 0-2 lead, which they held onto until the score stood at 6-8. But Thurber would not be denied. The Raiders stormed into the lead on the shoulders of a four-point scoring run to make it 10-9. From there their defense took over and held the Cougars to just one or two points at a time through the rest of the set. Thurber would add another fourpoint run on their way to the Zone 4A title and a provincial berth. Final score: Lindsay Thurber 3, Notre Dame 0. “To be honest I just believe that this team has a special chemistry and they believed in each other. We’ve been working hard all season and we never lost sight of what our goal was,” Dezutter said, adding the team
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SWEET VICTORY - From left, Chris Graham and Reece Lehman of the Lindsay Thurber Raiders attempted to block a shot by Connor Sinnamon of the Notre Dame Cougars during the High School Boys Volleyball Final at Notre Dame High School last week. The Cougars won the match 3-2 in five sets after a tough battle. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express has been gunning for that provincial spot all season. “We wanted to be the number one team in Central Alberta.” The boys’ game was a much less straightforward affair. Notre Dame came into the game as the odds-on favourites having won the team’s meeting on Tuesday. But the Raiders weren’t about to back down that easily. They came out strong, winning the first two sets 21-25 and 16-25 to jump out to an early 2-0 lead, almost forcing a third match. The Cougars, though, would prove a tougher beast to slay. “I was expecting a big battle. I wasn’t expecting it to be that kind of battle,” said Notre Dame Head Coach AJ Mahoney after the game.
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Mark Spector heads to City with new book BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS When it comes to hockey, Mark Spector has seen it all. As a Edmonton Oilers beat reporter during the 1980s, Spector witnessed some of the greatest moments in Oilers history. He watched as players like Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Jari Kurri led the Oilers to four Stanley Cups in five years. He also witnessed what many consider to be the golden era of one of the fiercest rivalries in the NHL, between the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames. It is that rivalry that Spector decided to focus on in his new book The Battle of Alberta: the Historic Rivalry Between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. “When you look back historically, this was a rivalry that produced — out of two smaller centres in the National Hockey League — eight consecutive Stanley Cup finalists between 1983 and 1990,” said Spector, who will be at the Chapters in Red Deer this Saturday to sign copies of the book. “If you go back into the great rivalries of hockey, the Montreal-Quebec, Montreal-
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Boston, or Pittsburgh-Philly or any of those real good rivalries, you’d be hard pressed to find one that produced that many consecutive Stanley Cup teams.” Spector’s book details the golden era of that rivalry. He goes behind the scenes and digs into what happened both on and off the ice during the Battle of Alberta between ‘83 and ‘91. “Here’s what I know about sports and sports writing - lots of interesting things happen along the way. The better and more interesting the games, the better the tales are, the more things go on behind the scenes. But what you also know is there’s lots of stuff they don’t tell you at the time,” Spector said, referring to some of the things that may have happened that the teams didn’t want the media to know about, such as rules that may have been broken or words that were exchanged on the ice. “The Statute of Limitations is up on all of these stories and I think I’ve found a lot of times where guys sort of said, ‘Okay well here’s what I was really thinking back then’.” Spector has been paying attention to the Battle of Alberta since it started. Growing up in Edmonton, he said he
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“ONE THING THAT ALL OF THAT MAY HAVE LENT TO THE MEETING WAS A TON OF EMOTION. FANS GOT MORE EMOTIONAL, REFEREES WERE BUSIER, THE PLAYERS WERE MORE EMOTIONAL, COACHES WERE YELLING AND SCREAMING. THERE WAS JUST A HIGHER LEVEL OF THE UNPLANNED BACK IN THOSE DAYS AND THAT MADE FOR GOOD STORYTELLING.” MARK SPECTOR
can recall a time when the Edmonton Oilers used to play the Calgary Cowboys in the World Hockey Association before the Oilers moved over to the NHL in 1979, when Spector was 13-years-old. The next year the Atlanta Flames relocated to Calgary and the rest, as they say, is history. “From that point on those teams built in to the great rivalry. Vancouver wasn’t very good and L.A. wasn’t very good. They became the two rivals in the Smythe Division,” said the St. Albert resident, who now works as a columnist and TV analyst for Sportsnet.ca. But it wasn’t until 1985 that Spector covered his first Oilers-Flames game, from the press box of what was then Northlands Coliseum. At that point, he was working as the sports editor at The Gateway, which was the University of Alberta’s student newspaper. “I think they gave you $300-400 a month to be the sports editor at The Gateway. But, the old PR director for the Edmonton Oilers, his name was Bill Tuele, he always bestowed upon the university newspaper editor and the CJSR radio guy (that’s
MARK SPECTOR the university radio station), each got a season pass as accredited media for the Edmonton Oilers,” he said. So not only did Spector have a chance to get up into the press box and meet all of the, “Important hockey writers of the day,” he said, but he also got the chance to see some great hockey every single night. “You got to go to the rink and watch Gretzky play right in his prime every night so I’d have given my paltry Gateway salary for that pass,” he said. Two years later, the familiarity he gained with the Edmonton Journal’s sports writers during his time with the Gateway helped him land a job at the Journal. When asked about what’s changed in the rivalry between the Flames and Oilers today, Spector said part of it is the fact that hockey is no longer as rough as it used to be. “One thing that all of that may have lent to the meeting was a ton of emotion. Fans got more emotional, referees were busier, the players were more emotional, coaches were yelling and screaming. There was just a higher level of the unplanned back in those days and that made for good storytelling,” he said. Spector will be at Chapters at 2 p.m. this Saturday afternoon to sign copies of The Battle of Alberta. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
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Keeping the Christmas season in the right perspective I’m sure I usually get a dumb look on my face when people say ‘I loved your article last week!’ As I write a week ahead and sometimes don’t know which of my articles will be published in Lacombe and which one will be in Red Deer I can never tell exactly which one they are referring to; that and I have a very short memory! As I’m dating my article for next week (now today, Nov 25th if you are reading the paper) I realize that it will be exactly one month until Christmas exactly one week from now! Do you now see why I get so confused? The 30-day countdown will be on and that means that I am very under-prepared. Visiting my friend last night smacked me in the face with that concept as she already has her trees decorated and all of her festive items on display – yikes.
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WYSE Maybe this will be the year I skip the decorations and run away for the holidays to avoid all the festive baking and eating, it’s nice to dream. So readers, ONE MONTH! Are you ready? Have you started? Do you realize that supermarkets already have their new festive food items for sale and have you read the latest on this year’s ‘must have’ colour for the season? You haven’t done any of this yet, have you? There is no time to waste, you must hurry to your local craft store and buy up all the gold leaf you can to decorate your cookies and to sprinkle a whis-
per of it into your festive hot chocolate. Gold is the must have item of the season and there is no better way to show off your savvy then to have the real deal adorning your holiday masterpieces. Okay, giggle break is over. That last paragraph put me into high maintenance designer mode and it seriously made me laugh. To read some of these blog posts and ads you would think your life is coming to an end if you don’t possess the must have fabulous gold napkin rings which will ENSURE your happiness and peace this Christmas season. Humbug. It is time to dial everything back and to take a break with people that we love. It is time to start looking ahead at volunteering or adopting a family this year to give them a little more than what they have been struggling without this year. Yes, I love to entertain and believe me
I went through years of agony over having the perfectly set table (thanks Mom) but I’ve realized that a full table filled with home-cooked food is just as joyful whether or not I have four different stemware options to guide my guests from the Cabernet through to the Calvados. Where people gather, huddle and share is the place to be and the décor of the gathering becomes the must have of that particular season. You have been given fair warning, now you can decide. In exactly one month, Christmas will be arriving whether we are ready for it or not. How will you choose to spend these next precious weeks? Spend it on people or for people and let those people know you love them; they won’t miss the gold adorned shortbread – I promise. Kim Wyse is a local freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Designer’.
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How to successfully kill your financing approval Here is where you are currently sitting. You have successfully found your dream home. Negotiated like a true champion and kept your calm through the back and forth with the seller. Provided the endless supply of paperwork required by your lender to meet the financing condition. Set up all the things required for the big day like scheduling the myriad of people to come and move your furniture and get your Internet and make sure your home is warm and toasty. And then you get a call from your mortgage specialist to the effect of ‘Houston, we have a problem.’ This week we are going to look at the most common ways people unwittingly kill their mortgage approval and leave themselves in a lurch. First thing to note is this, your financing approval is based on the information the lender was provided at the time of the application. Any, and I do mean any, changes to your financial picture are grounds for the cancellation of the approval. It’s actually in the commitment you have signed. 1. Employment – not all employment is considered equal by the lender and the insurers like CMHC. Self Employed, commissioned, part time, overtime and bonus are all examples of income types where we must have a two-year average to satisfy everyone involved that you will have enough income to support the mortgage. For example, Bob accepts a position with a new company after his financing condition is met. He has negotiated well and knows that the income will exceed what he made previously. The problem is that now Bob will be paid a base plus a bonus component where he was previously salaried. Until there is a
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PIKKERT two-year history, the bonus income cannot be used and the mortgage approval is cancelled. The other consideration is that most new employment comes with a probationary period which can be up to one year. Lenders will not use probationary employment which will likely lead to a cancellation as well. A really important thing to note here is that lenders are calling at the time of approval and again just before funding to verify the employment information provided. 2. Debt – again, the approval is based on the debt load you had on the day of the mortgage application. Any changes can cause a cancellation. The following are the most common: • New vehicle – often comes with a large monthly obligation. • Do not pay for 12 months – we know you are eager to fill your new home with furniture and that you don’t have to pay for 12 months but this is a new debt obligation and the lenders have to include a payment for it. • Increase to credit card balances – can change your affordability ratios too much. 3. Down payment source - and yet again I reiterate that the approval is based on the initial information you have provided. You will be asked at the lawyer’s office to verify the source of the down payment
and if it is different than what the lender has approved then you may be in trouble. For example, there are lenders who will allow you to use a line of credit for the down payment. Not all of them do and even if yours is one of them then the lender is still obligated to inform the mortgage insurer and their investors of the change to the source. This leaves you at risk at the last minute of your mortgage being declined. 4. Credit – even if you do not increase your debt load, you also need to make sure you keep your credit as strong as it was when you were approved. Make all payments on time. This includes cell phones. And be careful about allowing anyone to
pull your credit. Too many inquires can be an indication of money troubles as you search for new credit facilities. You could see a substantial drop to your credit score which can? - you know the answer - kill your mortgage approval. There you have it. You are now fully aware that your mortgage approval is a delicate thing which requires proper care and keeping during that period between approval and funding. Make sure you take good care of yours. Have a great week everyone. Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres - Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.
Home sales down year-over-year in October Residential sales reported through the MLS® System of the Central Alberta REALTORS® Association numbered 336 units in October. While this was a decline of 26% from a record for the month last year, sales in October 2015 stood in line with the 10-year average for the month. Sales activity in all of Alberta fell 28.9% from October 2014. New residential listings on the Association’s MLS® System numbered 662 units in October, up 4.1% from lev-
els in October 2014. There were 2,609 active residential listings on the Association’s MLS® System at the end of October, up 9.6% from levels at the end of October 2014. There were 7.8 months of inventory at the end of October 2015, up from 5.2 months reported at the end of October 2014 and slightly above the long-run average for this time of year. The number of months of inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity.
The dollar value of all home sales in October 2015 was $100.1 million, falling 31.7% from the record October in 2014. The dollar value of home sales in all of Alberta also declined 31.7% from October 2014. Sales of all types of properties totaled 356 units in October. This was down 25.2% compared to October 2014. The total value of all property sales amounted to $110.1 million in October, down 30.2% on a year-overyear basis. - Fawcett
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NOVEMBER 28TH
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2015 TOYOTA
2015 TOYOTA
RAV4 LE AWD
TUNDRA DBL CAB LIMITED 4WD
Was $28,766
2015 TOYOTA
TACOMA DBL CAB SR5 4WD Was $36,913
Was $51,483
NOW
$26,766
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NOW
$46,483
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$34,913
*Prices are plus GST only. All manufacture discounts included. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. See dealer for details.
“Where the Deals Are” www.reddeertoyota.com 403.343.3736 | 1.800.662.7166
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