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Local agency marks 30 years of service, launches programs Central Alberta Sexual Assault Centre to introduce new supports

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS

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he Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) is marking 30 years in the community this May, and is also introducing a new service to better meet the needs of those they support.

The CASASC team has been working hard to bring a new texting line and web-chat to the community as a way to reach out to those who may not be in a position to come to the centre or call. The web-chat is available on the CASASC web site, and the text line will be attached to the crisis line at 1-866-956-1099.

Executive Director Patricia Arango said she’s excited to be able to offer this new platform to support the community.

“This has been a dream of mine for awhile,” Arango said.

“Even as part of my first interview here, I said I wanted to use technology more. The reality is that if we don’t move on with technology, we will fall behind. We need to be on top of that. When we go to schools, kids as young as Grade 4s - or younger have cell phones. They don’t have a calling service, just texting. That tells us that it’s a good way to reach them.”

She said the texting line is a great way to reach out to youth and persons who are unable to make a call from their location.

The web-chat is available on the main web site as a tool for the same purposes.

The services can be used for victim support, information, counselling and to book appointments. The official date of the open text line and web-chat is May 26th, but both services will be available to the public as of May 1st.

“This texting line is for victims of sexual assault, friends, family members - anyone who has concerns or questions about sexual assault and sexual violence,” she said.

There is no charge to use the texting line or web-chat and all conversations remain completely anonymous.

May will be a big month for CASASC. In addition to the launch of the text line and web-chat services, it is also a time to mark 30 years in Red Deer. May is also Sexual Assault Prevention month, and marks the one year anniversary of the ‘I respect’ campaign that the centre began last year.

“I feel very lucky to be a part of this 30th anniversary. June will mark my second year here and I feel very lucky to be here.

One thing that is clear for me is the need to honour the past and recognize the past foundations of this organization. They built the past, I have the present and I’m calling on everybody in the community to build the future with me,” Arango said.

“Working together will help the prevention and work towards ending this problem that is very difficult to handle.”

She said it’s important to create a dialogue

MOVING FORWARD - From left, crisis line operator Jazmyn Borgel stands with Executive Director Patricia Arango and counsellor/consultant Dr. Jamie Prowse Turner as the three celebrate the accomplishments of 30 years of the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre. The agency members have been working hard to continue to develop the agency to work within the community and provide support to victims of sexual assault while educating the community about the issue.

Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express in the community to address sexual assault and self-esteem. She said this helps to and to help create safe spaces for victims. create awareness and prevention of sexual “It’s all about information, educating and assault incidents. creating awareness. The problem with sex“We talk to them about their privacy ual assault is that people don’t want to talk around their bodies, and being able to about sex. They don’t find a trusted adult to want to talk about sextalk to if something ual assault. Everybody happens that makes avoids the topic - it’s them uncomfortable.

“I WANT TO INVITE a big taboo, but it’s a It’s very important for FAMILY MEMBERS, reality,” she said. these kids to know bePARENTS, SIBLINGS, “I want to invite famcause 53 per cent of the ily members, parents, cases happen inside of TEACHERS - EVERYONE siblings, teachers - evthe home - that means - TO BE AWARE OF THIS eryone - to be aware of have to teach kids to PROBLEM. WE HAVE MORE we this problem. We have reach out somewhere THAN 350 NEW CASES A more than 350 new cases safe,” she said. a year, and that’s almost She said the ‘I respect’ YEAR, AND THAT’S ALMOST one a day. Even one new campaign reaches out ONE A DAY. EVEN ONE case is too much.” to the community NEW CASE IS TOO MUCH.” to share the ideas of CASASC offers a variety of information proself-respect and respect towards other people. grams, beginning with PATRICIA ARANGO their ‘No Secrets’ pro“Everything we are gram for Kindergarten doing right now is about prevention, and looking - Grade 4, and then education catered to older grades after that. towards a future without sexual assault.”

Dr. Jamie Prowse Turner works with the Arango explained that it’s necessary to speak to young people and let them know Sexual Assault Support Centre as a counabout personal boundaries, self-respect sellor and community liaison between Red

Deer College and CASASC. She said she’s very pleased to see the texting service come online this month and that it’s a necessity in the community.

“It’s been pretty clear that children and adolescents are texting. That’s what they do, it’s how they communicate with each other and there is a high need to target that age group with awareness, especially in relation to sexual assault,” she said.

“May is our 30th anniversary, we’re rolling out the crisis text line and web chat and the biggest thing for us right now is to create awareness of our centre and our services.”

On May 26th, CASASC will be hosting an official launch of the texting line and web-chat at Red Deer College. Previous board members, executive directors, staff and local dignitaries are invited to attend the event. More details of this event will follow.

Arango added, “The biggest thing that I want people to know is that we need everybody’s help to end sexual assault and to bring the dialogue. I want people to talk about sexual assault. I want parents to talk to their kids, and to get more information.

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Crime statistics released for first quarter of 2016 Crime statistics released for the first quarter of 2016 show crime in Red Deer remains relatively consistent with last year: the increase in property crimes is consistent with the previous four-year trend; persons crimes have remained stable across the last five years and injury motor vehicle collisions have decreased.

The first quarter ran from Jan. 1st to March 31st.

March 31st also marks the final phase of the 2015-2016 Annual Policing Plan (APP), which is developed each year by Red Deer RCMP in conjunction with Red Deer City council and the City of Red Deer and follows the RCMP fiscal year from April 1st to March 31st annually.

Red Deer RCMP have exceeded the majority of the targets set out in the APP, disrupting 10 mid-level criminal organizations, setting up new youth initiatives and monitoring high risk domestic violence offenders and prolific offenders, officials have said.

In terms of property crime compared to last year, break and enter offences are on the rise with a reported 325 offences for the first quarter of 2016 compared to 234 for the same period last year. As well, theft of motor vehicle offences are also on the

rise with 393 reported incidents in the first quarter, as compared to 275 from the same period of time last year.

Theft under $5,000 cases are also up with 1,403 reported cases for the first quarter of this year as compared to 1,090 for the same period last year. Criminal harassments have also gone up. There have been 107 reported criminal harassments to date this year as compared to 62 for the same period last year.

Other shifts include the number of assaults which has actually dropped. There have been a reported 357 assaults so far this year as compared to 430 for the same period last year.

“We develop the APP each year with council and the City to target issues of concern to the community,” said Supt. Scott Tod of the Red Deer RCMP. “For the first quarter, property crimes continue to show a steady increase while persons crimes remain stable. RCMP continually assess police operations with an eye to implementing new and/or proven crime reduction strategies.”

Red Deer RCMP have also monitored 11 high-risk domestic violence offenders over the course of the fiscal year, resulting in 31 Criminal Code charges.

“The Annual Policing Plan is how council ensures that our citizens’ local policing priorities are implemented to meet community safety objectives. The APP focuses on areas that are of concern for Red Deerians, and we acknowledge that crime reduction targets in four out of the five priority areas were exceeded,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

“With respect to the increase in property crimes, we will continue to take action until we see reductions in this area as well. We are committed to supporting our police officers as they work with our community to reduce crime and increase public safety.”

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OPINION

Budget backlash continues across Alberta Provincial political parties were abuzz last week with the unveiling of the much anticipated NDP provincial budget. And the reaction was fast and furious with the Wildrose saying the NDP’s budget is making things worse by slamming families with $58 billion of debt that will mean $2,000 per family for interest payments, and a punishing new carbon tax that unfairly targets working families for another $1,000 per year.

Starting Jan. 1st, the carbon levy will be applied to fuels at a rate of $20/tonne.

One year later, that levy will increase to $30/tonne.

In regards to the carbon tax, for example, the Wildrose party called the NDP party dishonest with families and businesses about the full cost of the new carbon tax. They also said the NDP rebate program is only designed to cover average increases on natural gas and fuel costs for Albertans making under $51,000 or families making less than $95,000.

According to an analysis in the Canadian Tax Journal, a $30 per tonne carbon tax

will increase consumer costs to things like electricity by 7.5%, food by 2%, furnishings by 1.9% and shelter by 1.2%.

Using average household spending from Statistics Canada, this means an estimate of hundreds of dollars in new costs to Albertans.

Despite the carbon levy tax, the NDP have said Budget 2016 keeps the government’s commitment to providing stable funding for key public services. According to the province, the budget maintains stable funding for health care, including mental health; stable funding for education, including fully funding enrolment growth; stable funding for post-secondary education, including the post-secondary tuition freeze and stable funding for social services, including Family and Community Support Services and women’s shelters.

But the naysayers saw little to agree with.

Pointing to the credit rating downgrade due to the NDP budget, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said that, “Credit rating agencies are already downgrading Alberta’s

credit rating because of a dangerous NDP budget that will mean $58 billion in debt, higher interest payments, higher taxes and less money for hospitals, schools, teachers and nurses.”

DBRS officially dissolved Alberta’s AAA credit rating after the NDP budget was released. Moody’s Investors Service reacted to the NDP budget stating that, “Significant upcoming deficits, reflecting Alberta’s weakened fiscal circumstances, and rising debt levels are credit negative for the province and will exert growing pressure on its rating.”

Earlier this month, the Progressive Conservatives challenged the NDP government to make common sense reductions in order to avoid deep and painful cuts down the road. Instead, they have opted for record deficits, with little effort to control spending and no plan whatsoever to pay it back, officials said.

“It makes little sense that the only departments to receive spending reductions are the ones that support Alberta’s top industries,” said Ric McIver, party leader. “The agriculture, forestry, energy and

tourism ministries each include an operating reduction, meaning less resources and support for the sectors that actually create jobs in our province.

“While Albertans are doing more with less, their NDP government is doing less with more,” he added. “In times like these, people look to their government to have their back – it’s clear from this fiscal plan that Premier Notley does not.”

Only time will tell what the budget actually means. Locally, officials are disappointed with some aspects of it including that funding for a new courthouse was not mentioned in the budget. That is deterimental to the justice system in Central Alberta - lengthy trials are being scheduled for 2018 because lack of space and docket backlogs.

The courthouse in Red Deer serves a region of 350,000 people and with some forms of crime on the rise in the City, according to the latest crime stats, it is all the more important to see this through.

Hopefully the government hears the urgency from our City leaders and begins to take their requests seriously.

Rachel Notley’s delusions and what they mean for Alberta No one could miss the theatrics of Rachel Notley’s infomercial last week. The kitchen table, where her family gathers to make plans, was covered by a light green tablecloth. To her left was an old Tory blue pot filled with fruit expressing the NDP livery - shiny oranges and green Granny Smith apples.

Visual clues combined with strategic purpose she sought to get in front of last week’s bad-news budget. She wanted to tell us that Alberta’s problems are not the NDP’s fault.

They are managing, “The serious problem handed to us by the international economy.” She praised her government for two major achievements.

First, Alberta has avoided

Barry

COOPER ‘reckless cutbacks.’ What does this mean?

On the very day that the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers noted that 110,000 jobs had been lost in Alberta and that investment had declined 62%, the NDP told us the salaries of a few politicians and of some of North America’s best paid bureaucrats would not be increased. No reckless cutbacks there.

There have been no responsible cutbacks either.

In fact, there has been no shrinkage in the size of government and no downsizing of any public-sector union. Indeed, Stats Canada reported that Alberta has been blessed with an annual increase of 32,000 public sector employees.

Nor have there been wage cuts for bureaucrats.

Why not?

Well, you see, according to the NDP, neither wage reductions nor lay-offs is needed. We can maintain robust public sector numbers (unlike the poor suckers in the private sector) and pay them handsomely simply by raising taxes and taking on debt.

If ordinary Albertans enjoyed the new tax hikes – and some of us enjoyed them so much we left the

province – they will rejoice when the new carbon taxes kick in. Notley calls the new tax regime ‘fair’.

A second message has been repeated for two generations - we must ‘foster diversification’ because we are ‘dangerously dependent on the price of oil.’

Consider the alternatives. We cannot accumulate a sovereign wealth fund because we are not sovereign. We can’t even build up the Heritage Fund because doing so would attract the predatory attention of Laurentian Canada. Besides, we are in fact diversifying. In 1985 we had a GDP of $70 billion, about a third of which was energy; in 2013 the GDP was five times as great and energy accounted for less than a quarter.

As Ralph Klein learned, the most rational response to a decline in resource revenue is to cut expenditures. In contrast, Notley has chosen to accumulate an impressive debt; we are still dependent on resources revenue to pay it off, of course, but now we’re also dependent on the banks.

Notley did announce a shift on pipelines. The same person who opposed Northern Gateway and refused to advocate for Keystone XL now (twice) mentioned a need to ‘get Canadian energy to new markets.’ Today ‘we must get to ‘yes’ on a pipeline.’

Better late than never, but how? Alas, she still labours under two massive delusions. The first is that Alberta’s previous

environmental policy was the reason why the enviros opposed pipelines to tidewater and that her Climate Leadership Plan solved the problem.

Rachel, listen - the enviros want to shut down forever the ‘filthy, dirty, planet-killing’ oil sands.

End of story.

A second delusion is like unto it - the ‘divisive battles’ of the past that she wishes to avoid in the future are coming, like it or not. You can avoid them only if you give up on pipelines. If you won’t, prepare for battles. If you do, prepare to leave and take the tablecloth with you.

Barry Cooper is a professor of political science at the University of Calgary. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Publication: Red Deer Express Print date: Wednesday April 20th 2016 Template: April, 2016

BY KALISHA Tel: MENDONSA 403-309-5460 RED DEER EXPRESS

Premier Rachel Notley and Minister of Fax: n/a Transportation Brian Mason, announced Contact:inMichelle $100 million fundingVacca for local infrastructure projects involving the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and the Queen Cost:II $Highway as per (QEII) in Red Deer Elizabeth Tuesday morning.

Circulation: 27000 According to Notley, the project will File PDF overhaul of the exconsist of type: a complete isting Size: interchange and will provide sep5” x 12.85” arate roadways for high-speed highway traffic and lower-speed local traffic.

“We Colour have work to doB&W to make sure this or B&W: highway corridor continues to serve this region,email: and quite frankly, all of Alberta, today mvacca@reddeerexpress.com and into the future,” Notley said during the press conference held at the Red Deer Civic Yards.

“Right here is where will2016 begin, by Due: Monday Aprilwe11th investing 100 million dollars over the next three years to build a brand-new interchange at Gaetz Avenue and the QEII. With five new bridges and additional collector and highway access lanes, this will vastly improve ease of travel along this entire section of the highway.”

Mayor Tara Veer said this project has long been awaited by the City, and that it causes significant concern to the safety of motorists travelling along this section of the corridor.

“By resolving what is now known as an infamous traffic weave between high speed QEII traffic, and lower speed local traffic, this interchange is an investment in public safety for all motorists in our region and province,” Veer said.

“It also lays the foundation for future public safety and movement in transportation initiatives in the southeast sector of one of Alberta’s fastest growing cities.”

Both Notley and Veer said the timing of the project is crucial to the success of the 2019 Canada Winter Games, and that the project would be complete before the Games. Veer said as the host community of the Games, Red Deer was more quickly able to secure the funding for this project.

Notley said the three year construction process would provide hundreds of jobs for Albertans, and that it is a vital section of the highway to the provincial economy, as it provides necessary transfer of goods and services to Albertans from the Red Deer region.

Other Alberta highway infrastructure projects named in the capital plan budget include a comprehensive study of the QEII Hwy. capacity and lane additions along the corridor.

“This is a provincial project, recognizing that it is along the QEII corridor and is on the way between municipalities. City of Red Deer staff have been in long-standing discussions with Alberta Transportation to look at this project from the perspective of all affected stakeholders,” Veer said.

“Our staff has been highly involved in terms of consultation and design work to ensure the interests of Red Deer are protected in this interchange.”

Veer said the City is thrilled to see this project underway but are disappointed to see a lack of funding for crucial infrastructure development in the Red Deer Regional Hospital and Red Deer courthouse.

“When we were watching the provincial budget, there were some key infrastructure projects we were watching for - this interchange is one of them, and we’re grateful for that funding. However, we were disappointed that there was not a specific funding allocation above and beyond the obstetrics expansion at Red Deer Regional Hospital, knowing that it is at capacity,” she said.

“We will be having subsequent conversations with the government. Also, with respect to the courthouse, we recognize the lack of funding allocation in the capital plan, however we acknowledge that courthouse renewal is at least on the radar for the provincial government. We feel hopeful that we will have more formal discussions in coming weeks and see the courthouse in a subsequent budget.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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ANNOUNCEMENTS - Minister of Transportation Brian Mason walked alongside Premier Rachel Notley as the two greeted City of Red Deer officials and stakeholders to announce $100 million in infrastructure development funds for a new interchange at the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and Taylor Drive, leading into the QEII Hwy. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express

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City disappointed no courthouse funding announced

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS Following last week’s provincial budget announcement, the City of Red Deer has mixed reviews and awaits further details on the specific implications and opportunities for Red Deer.

Officials have said on the good news front, capital and operational funding in the form of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) has been maintained for the City with only a small reduction.

“We are generally relieved that the MSI grants for Red Deer have been sustained,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “As this funding is the life blood of our capital plan this allows us to continue moving forward with much needed local infrastructure projects. One of government’s primary responsibilities during a recession is to bring stability and the way we achieve that is through infrastructure investment. ”She added as nearly 60% of the public infrastructure in Canada is owned by local governments, the City expected the Province of Alberta would demonstrate its commitment to a higher level of local infrastructure in the budget.

“The most substantial win for Red Deer in the budget is the government’s response to the long-standing need for the QE2 interchange at 19th Street and Gaetz Avenue,” said Veer. “It is a critical access point for our community and will provide for the separation of high speed highway traffic from low speed local traffic, improve access between Red Deer County and Red Deer, improve safety, and allow for increased growth in Red Deer all in time for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

“We acknowledge that the obstetrics expansion at the Red Deer Regional Hospital and the maintenance of funding for the Gary W. Harris Centre for Health, Wellness, and Sport are much anticipated developments for our community.”

Veer said officials are disappointed new funding for a courthouse was not included in the budget.

“The minister of justice has made herself available to us and she is well aware of the pressing need. We have met with her regularly and communicated that justice

delayed in many cases is justice denied,” she said.

“Really our request before the government right now is the fact that while we recognize they might not have the capital room to build the courthouse, that we ultimately need a decision on that municipal land holding that we have held in abeyance for many years.

There is a report that has yet to be released publicly indicating which courthouse renewal takes priority in the province and our hope is that being Alberta’s third largest city and the region that we serve and the fact that we have extensive dockets at the courthouse that Red Deer will be the top priority.”

Meanwhile, the provincial capital plan includes $892 million, an increase, to build more affordable housing and renew existing housing. City officials said they are hopeful that some of this funding will flow to Red Deer to help vulnerable residents in need acquire appropriate housing.

While the budget provided more clarity on the carbon levy, it will take more research and analysis to determine how this new tax will impact Red Deer financially.

Depending on further clarity and details coming out of the budget and the climate change legislation, the carbon levy could have a significant financial impact on municipalities. Preliminary analysis estimates costs of several million dollars over the next five years to the City of Red Deer which may result in a tax increase, utility rate increases or impact the ability to finance local priorities.

Initial analysis indicates that additional environmental grants for municipalities have been added to the provincial budget in lieu of an exemption from the carbon levy; however, there is no guarantee that Red Deer will be successful in receiving any of these benefits.

“We support the strong position taken on behalf of our Alberta energy economy and doing this in a way that protects the environment while ensuring a strong economy,” said Veer. “The Energy East pipeline access across the country is critical in ensuring strong Red Deer, Albertan and Canadian economies. We agree that this can be done in both an environmental and fiscally responsible way.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

ARTISTRY - Band Director Michael Mann conducted the Grade 5-6 band from Ecole Camille J. Lerouge at the Red Deer Festival of Performing Arts at the Red Deer College Arts Centre on Monday. The festival, which runs from April 18th-22nd, attracts about 4,500 individual performers across a variety of musical disciplines.

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Wildrose leader talks provincial affairs during City visit

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS Wildrose party leader Brian Jean was in town last week to share his opinions on recent budget announcements, infrastructure planning and what he believes Albertans truly need.

He was hosted by the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce during the Key Speaker Series, and addressed approximately 100 guests and dignitaries.

Jean had some strong opinions about issues of the current state of the province, including the carbon tax and announcements regarding the province’s debt.

“Right now, Albertans are being over-taxed and this carbon tax is now going to affect them greatly,” he said.

“It’s going to cost each and every typical Alberta family about $1,000 a year. With the debt payments we’re going to have with this debt, even with low interest borrowing that the government does, it works out to be about $58 billion at about $2 billion a year in interest payments. People are going to pay $2,000 a year to support that debt.”

“Those types of things are not sustainable and we believe that they should have looked at efficiencies within the public sector.”

He said his party recommended freezing the salaries of the public sector, a suggestion that was turned down by the NDP government.

“There’s over 200,000 people in the public sector, and we’ve recommended freezing those salaries. They don’t need a one per cent or three per cent increase - freeze them and take a hit like everybody else in Alberta,” he said firmly.

CITY VISIT - Wildrose Party Leader Brian Jean was brought to Red Deer by the local Chamber of Commerce, through their Key Speaker Series. Jean addressed the Alberta budget announcement, lack of jobs and issues such as the carbon tax during his visit.

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“People have lost 10, 20, 30 per cent of their wages - some even 100 per cent of their wages. About 100,000 people have lost 100 per cent of their wages over the last year.”

He spoke about the job losses suffered

by Albertans and said he did not believe the NDP was taking the correct approach to job creation. Jean criticized the current and past Alberta governments for their lack of pipeline production and said pipelines are necessary to moving forward.

He added he believes the NDP government

should be supporting growth in private sectors, saying that this would create more jobs than the public sector can create.

“Frankly, we have not seen a lot of investment by this government for standing up for Albertans’ rights, from pipelines right to the types of infrastructure development in the last 12 months,” he said.

Jean also spoke to the province’s decision to cut coal use, and said this will only harm Albertans.

“We need to continue to be the most innovative people in Canada as we have

been. We need to look at new technology.

Saskatchewan has clean coal technology that is very close to the same emissions as natural gas. There are other jurisdictions in the world that have clean coal technology that we should move towards,” he said.

“The NDP ideological thought process is that ‘coal is bad for you’ but it doesn’t mean we can’t solve the problem. We can solve it by putting in scrubbers - there’s at least 10 different methods that I’ve seen that indicate cleaner coal technology, and cleaner emissions.”

He said the province ought to utilize the abundance of coal and that it could be done while maintaining environmental integrity.

Above all, Jean repeated his plea for the creation of jobs in Alberta. He said this would best be accomplished through supporting private sector industries, and through changing regulations to support growth in those industries.

“What we need is jobs. Right now, I believe that as a government, we should look at opportunities to keep people employed. The service sector and oil and gas sectors for instance - there is an opportunity to lower royalty rates on certain projects that are either low productivity or low profitability, but continue to keep Albertans employed,” he said.

“That’s an opportunity, one of many, to keep jobs in Alberta. Most of those options go with suggesting that the private sector knows better than government in this area.

“I think a government can help in providing capital and providing management skills and expertise that some companies don’t have. That’s a great thing.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society is seeking volunteer board members to assist with the direction of our organization. If you are interested in joining our team, call Lorraine at 403-341-3463 or email at cabis@telus.net.

The St. George’s Day Tea runs at the Royal Canadian Legion on April 24th at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $5 each, available at Legion reception desk.

Come and enjoy scones with Devonshire cream. Dance to Red Deer Music Makers.

The Philippine-Canadian Association of Red Deer and District invites you to the Spring Dance 2016 and Induction of Officers with music and live performance by Randy Hillman. The event will be held at the Festival Hall on April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. It’s semi-formal. Admission is $10 per person with those under 18 in for free. Tickets can be purchased by calling Tess Leslie at 403-877-6334, Jess Ramos at 403-350-8179, Jane Compton at 403-350-1350 or Emil Alipio at 403-307-7579 or Domrick Store at 403-896-7210. and other Association members as well. Find them on facebook (Philippine-Canadian Association of Red Deer and District).

The Red Deer Horseshoe Club plays at the Golden Circle Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. For more information, call 403-396-1803.

Come and hike with the Red Deer Area Hikers. Gather at 8:45 a.m.; leave for hike at 9 a.m. from the Golden Circle parking lot. Kin Kanyon/Bower woods on April 28th; Bower Ponds/ Heritage Ranch Loop on May 5th; Kerry Wood/McKenzie Loop on May 12th; Alix Lake on May 19th; River Bend Golf Course Loop on May 26th; Deer Valley Meadows on June 2nd; Crimson Lake Loop on June 9th and Blackfalds/Lacombe on June 16th. For more

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information about meetings and the group in general, call Mavis at 403-343-0091 or Sharon at 403-340-2497.

The Big Jewelry Drive and Sale will be held on April 23rd from 1 to 4 p.m. There will live music by Ross Stafford and Rob McIver.

Please come by The Hub on Ross (4936 - Ross St.) Funds raised will go to support the Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation to help youth with mental illness.

Donations are also welcome

a 60-member male voice choir from Calgary under the direction of Muriel Wiebe. www. themasterssingers.org. Concert is April 24th at 3 p.m. Tickets $15 at the door. Gaetz Memorial United Church - 4758 Ross St. On April 25th at 7 p.m., the Bower Community Association shall shost another monthly informative presentation for the citizens of Red Deer and surrounding communities. In cooperation with the Canadian Red Cross,

interested always welcome.

Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society general meeting runs April 28th at 7 p.m. at the Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds.

Guest Speaker Red Deer RCMP Cst. William Lewadniuk Topic: FRAUD. In attendance, BARCW Liaisons: Sylvan Lake RCMP, Cst. Carlos Da Silva & Cpl. James Allemekinders, Red Deer County Protective Services, Peace Officer Alissa Firmston and Lacombe County Protective

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403.346.3356 during regular hours at The Hub. There is also shopping at the Little Local Market on Fridays from noon to 3 p.m.

Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance 0n April 23rd with Triple Nickel, May 28th with Randy Hillman and Hot Spur. June 18th with Flashback Freddie, July 9th with Runaway Train, July 23rd with Wise Choice, Aug. 27th with Randy Hillman and Hot Spur, Sept. 24th with Leo Dumont, Oct. 29th with Randy Hillman, Nov. 26th with Flashback Freddie and Dec. 17th with Randy Hillman. Everyone is welcome. Dances take place at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion. Call Elaine at 403-3417653 or Bob at 403-304-7440.

The Riverbend Ladies Golf League his holding their registration evening on Wednesday, April 20th at 6 p.m. at Riverbend Golf Course. All golfers welcome. Golf is on Wednesdays from May to September. For more information please email rbladiesleague@hotmail.com.

Downtown Sounds @ Gaetz Concert ‘The Master’s Singers’

we pride ourselves on giving an interesting, informative and engaging personal preparedness presentation that will help the audience to be self-reflective, learn something new and bring something away with them to share with others. Thakns to the support of the City of Red Deer, we will also have materials to provide to our guests. For information or to register, go to newbowerevents@gmail.com or call Jesse at 403-877-1436.

Living Stones Church seniors’ luncheon runs April 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $10 - pay at the door. Guest singers will be ‘A-Chordin to the Gospel’. For more information, call 403-347-7311.

The Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is holding their monthly Meeting on April 27th at 7 p.m. at the LDS Church (Bower) 3002, 47 Ave. Red Deer. Guest speaker, Wayne Shepard will speak on “Natural Phenomena and Their Effect on Our Ancestors.” Further information 403-346-3886 Mary Joan. New members and those

Services, Peace Officer Brett Miller. BARCWS membership: $25 for five years and RCMP clearance; membership should reside within area patrolled by Sylvan Lake RCMP. For more, call Sue Banting at 403-896-7189 or Dave Dale at 403-887-3937 Art of Friendship is an eight-week course designed to help people who feel lonely or isolated learn and practice the skills that help people make and keep friends.

The April course meets weekly beginning April 28th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and runs through June 16th. The course takes place at the Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library at 56 Holt Street. Art of Friendship is particularly helpful to people who have lost friends because difficult experiences or disability have affected their confidence level and self-esteem. Empty nesters, older people entering retirement, and people new to Red Deer also report that this course has improved their social lives. For more information, call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266.

The fee for the course is $25 and bursaries may be available for people with limited incomes.

More information is available on the CMHA web site: www.reddeer.cmha.ab. The Art of Friendship is funded by Alberta Health Services and The Life Long Learning Council of Red Deer.

Red Deer Garden’s Next Meeting, April 21st at Elna Edgar from Edgar Farms in Innisfail with presentation on asparagus, rhubarb and other crops. Starts at 7 p.m.

On April 23rd, Glenda Davies Road trip to Tranquility Nurseries, east of Lacombe, call Glenda for details at 403-342-4669.

On May 23rd at Golden Circle, enjoy speaker Kath Smyth.

Tickets at museum or our next meeting on April 21st. Check out our web site for details.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present ‘Out of the Cupboard: A Red Deer Arts Council Visual Arts Members Juried Exhibition’, which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery to April 24th.

We invite you to rejoice with us as we celebrate our 85th anniversary at Christ Lutheran Church - Red Deer County - on May 1st. Divine service is held at 10 a.m. and a celebration worship service at 3 p.m.

Please call Fay at 403-728-3495 for further information.

The Scott School Hall Community’s Chain Lakes Horseback Poker Rally is May 1st starting at 10 a.m. to noon. All riders must register on arrival at the hall. Pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. More information call 403-783-6858 in Ponoka or email zwedwards@telus.net.

New Tai Chi Beginners Class starts 6:30-8:30 on May 3rd. Come and join us for this relaxing exercise program that improves strength, balance and flexibility while reducing stress. If you are dealing with health issues, come and join us for Health Recovery on Saturdays from 11:00-1:00. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi ™ is a volunteer charitable organization located at 4419-50th Ave (behind Scotia Bank in the Port-o’ Call Safeway parking area) in downtown Red Deer. Call 403-346-6772 or visit us at www.taoist.org

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Week of April 20 - 27, 2016 The Red Deer Arts Council is seeking enthusiastic board and committee volunteers to lead our organization in making Red Deer a dynamic community that celebrates the arts.

The Arts Council promotes and advocates for artists and arts & culture organizations in Red Deer, encouraging and facilitating new networks and professional development to make the arts community stronger and more visible.

Board Directors set the course for the organization and work with staff and the arts and business communities to achieve our goals. We are looking for a variety of skilled individuals to join the team!

We are specifically seeking individuals with knowledge of or experience in writing policy, communications, fundraising, and committee or organizational leadership. An interest in the arts and culture scene in Red Deer is a decided asset. For more information, contact Diana at info@reddeerartscouncil.ca or call 403-348-2787.

Garden Club meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month except December, July and August. All meetings are held at the Kerry Wood Nature Center 6300 – 45 Ave. On April 21st, Elna Edgar from Edgar Farms at Innisfail – yet to be confirmed, but provided she does come, her topic will be related to vegetables! The Red Deer Garden Club will be hosting a special speaker again this year on Tuesday May 3rd at the Golden Circle at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the March meeting - Kath Smyth, Horticulturist from Calgary, will be speaking. Her topic - what is your garden style: Is a makeover really for you? She will be speaking about, and showing slides on budget-friendly front yard makeovers she has designed in new and mature areas of Calgary that focus on water-wise gardening while preserving existing trees and shrubs.

YARD Yoga Studio: Yoga in your own back YARD! Registration is NOW open for our SPRING Session. Classes run through to

May 27th. A variety of classes and styles for all levels… including Hatha, Power, Yin, Kundalini, Yoga for BACKS, Nidra, Therapeutic Yoga, and Gentle/ Modified. Plus we are offering special Thursday evening mini-workshops throughout this session. Our classes are smaller for a more personalized approach. Call 403-550-9240, email info@reddeeryoga.ca or visit www.reddeeryoga.ca.

PFLAG - known as Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, is an international organization that offers help to anyone – parents, families, friends, and straight allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community – who is dealing with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

The local PFLAG Canada chapter is designed to support parents/ guardians/caregivers/friends/and loved ones (ages 18 and up) in the lives of sexual and gender minority youth. PFLAG Canada Red Deer Chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 in room 2601 at Red Deer College. PFLAG Canada Red Deer Chapter was created to help parents help themselves and family members deal with, understand and accept their sexual and gender minority children. PFLAG is the only grassroots organization that deals with sexual and gender minority issues from a family perspective, providing support, education and resources.

The Central Alberta Brain Injury

Society is seeking volunteer board members who posses a variety of skills including power point creations, fundraising abilities, leadership, Vice President, minute taking, program assistant. If you are interested in joining our organization please call Lorraine at 403-341-3463 or email at cabis@telus.net.

St. George’s Day Tea will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion on April 24th at 2 p.m.

evening includes a champagne agne reception with live entertainainment, buffet dinner, several al raffles, and a silent auction, as well as a live auction of the locally made cake creations, and of course of, the incredible dessert buffet. To purchase tickets, please contact Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre at 403340-2606 or email inquiries@ aspirespecialneeds.ca. For more information on Evening of Deca-

Tickets are $5 each, available at Legion reception desk.

Come and enjoy scones with Devonshire cream. Dance to Red Deer Music Makers.

Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre presents Evening of Decadent Dessert on April 29th.

Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre is well known in Red Deer and Central Alberta, as a place where families who have children with special needs can find answers, support, and connection. As a charitable organization, the continued support of the community is vital to the programs and services Aspire provides. The annual Evening of Decadent Dessert, its largest fundraising event of the year.

With the help of the community, the goal of raising $130,000 can be reached. Evening of Decadent Dessert will be held on April 29, at the Pidherney Centre. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are now available for $100 per person or $750 for a table of eight. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for a portion of the ticket price (a $65 receipt for a $100 ticket). The

dent Dessert including sponsorship information and donation opportunities, visit http://aspirespecialneeds.ca/events/edd.

Pine Lake Singers Spring Concert May 1st at 2:30 pmm. at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre. Admission $5. Lunch served.

We invite you to rejoice with us as we celebrate our 85th anniversary Christ Lutheran Church - Red Deer County Alberta on May 1st - Divine Service is held at 10 a.m. Celebration worship service at 3 p.m. Please call Fay at 403-7283495 for further information.

Richard and Deborah Popovich SaddleSores Show May 2nd at 8 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre. Admission: $15. Lunch served. For information or tickets call 403-7732270 or 403-886-4075. Tickets also available at the door The Red Deer Garden Club presents horticulturist Kath Smyth - ‘What is Your Garden Style - is a Makeover Really For You?’ The event runs May 3rd at the Golden Circle from 6:45 to 8 p.m. She brings a wealth of knowledge and humour to her media and

public presentations. She is a horticulturist with the Calgary Horticultural Soceity and teaches at the University of Calgary. Tickets are available at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery - $10 for red Deer Garden Club members and $15 for non-members. Cookies and coffee will be provided.

For more information, visit www.reddeergardenclub.ca.

The Great Plains - Saskia and Darrel - will be in concert May 1st, 3 p.m. at the Blackfalds United Church, 4707 Broadway Avenue, Blackfalds. They offer an easy, crowd friendly style of Celtic, dab of Bluegrass and a touch of Gospel all wrapped around extremely beautiful melodies. Check them out at www.thegreatplains. ca Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. If you require further information or to get tickets, please contact Maurice or Bev 403-885-4861 or 403-3576678; Karen at 403-885-4151 or at 403-302-2168. Check our Facebook page “Blackfalds United Church” for this and other upcoming events.

The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Museum are presenting their delicious old-fashioned ham and scalloped potatoes dinner on May 3rd, May 4th and May 5th in the historical Hanna Log House on the Museum grounds. There will be two sittings per night at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 403-340-3511 for more information or to order by phone.

The Red Deer Regional Airport Authority 2016 annual public meeting runs May 5th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel (Santana Room).

The meeting will include a revidew of 2015 and an update on the current events and activities happening at the airporot - including the 2016 Runway Extension Project. RSVP by calling 403-886-4388 or by email at k.thorsen@flyreddeer.com.

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Raffle tickets available for initiatives in Jamaica

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS One local man is holding a fundraising raffle for various efforts he is working on in Jamaica.

Dwayne Hillman has been involved with people in the community of Mandeville Jamaica for more than a decade and continues to make a positive impact on the community.

“We are involved with a ministry in Jamaica called Generations Church and

the community called Mandeville,” he said.

“When you get down into Jamaica there are no food banks as such as we know, no soup kitchens, there is nothing there and what we’re doing is offering a hand up for these people to get them back on the ground.”

There are a number of initiatives Hillman and his team help out with.

“We are involved in a children’s home called New Home Children’s

Home. The lady that runs it has 30 children under the age of five - some are handicapped, some are abandoned - there’s a lot of interesting things happening,” said Hillman. “We are also involved with a home for mentally challenged men. There are 19 of them there at the moment.

“We started a sewing centre down there. One of our girls one year decided to bring a sewing machine down there and there is a

young girl there now making her own clothes. From that one sewing machine we now have four sewing machines and two sergers and one industrial sewing machine. We often take sewing material and sewing items down so she can make money with what she is doing.

“We are involved in a hand up in the community - we do not give a hand out. Everything is long term. We want to make sure it is sustainable.”

“WHEN YOU GET DOWN INTO JAMAICA THERE ARE NO FOOD BANKS AS SUCH AS WE KNOW, NO SOUP KITCHENS, THERE IS NOTHING THERE AND WHAT WE’RE DOING IS OFFERING A HAND UP FOR THESE PEOPLE TO GET THEM BACK ON THE GROUND.” DWAYNE HILLMAN There are many other initiatives Hillman helps out with as well.

As for the raffle, there will be four winners drawn and they will have the chance to choose which $500 card they would like. Prizes include a $500 grocery card, a $500 fuel card, a $500 prepaid Visa card and a $500 Cineplex

card. Only 1,000 tickets are printed.

Hillman said if all the raffle tickets are purchased they will raise $10,000 for various initiatives in Mandeville, Jamaica. One hundred per cent of the money raised goes toward these programs and initiatives.

“We don’t raise money this way for our trips down - I fund my own self through my employment. We are proud of that because there are no administration fees and we go through a charity here in Red Deer called Impact the World,” he said. “We are trying to do our best in this area.”

About 12 years ago Hillman was supposed to move to Haiti to teach English as a Second Language but because of unrest in that country, he never made it there.

Instead, he travelled to Jamaica and he has returned to Mandeville since.

To purchase a raffle ticket or for more information about the cause, call Hillman at 403-598-3021. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

A home for Queens Hockey team The RDC Queens Hockey team will start a new chapter this fall, as a partnership between Red Deer College and Westerner Park means the ENMAX Centrium will be the team’s new home for the next two years.

“This is a positive partnership that will benefit our team, and it will also promote women’s hockey in Red Deer,” says Kelly Coulter, RDC Queens head coach.

“We’re very pleased to partner with Westerner Park to establish our new home at the ENMAX Centrium.”

Coulter notes that the move will provide the team with guaranteed ice time for home games and practice times that complement the student-athletes’ academic schedules, as well as a dedicated dressing room for the team.

The Queens have been housed at the Red Deer Arena, but the upcoming demolition of this facility meant that RDC Athletics had to look for other options for the team.

The new agreement with Westerner Park will cover the timeframe from August until the end of the hockey season in March of 2018. When the new Gary W. Harris Centre for Health, Wellness & Sport opens in the fall of 2018, the Queens Hockey team will move to its permanent home.

“We’re proud to work with Red Deer College to support the Queens Hockey team,” says Ben Antifaiff, chief executive officer and general manager at Westerner Park.

“We are committed to serving our community and celebrate the opportunity to have the RDC Queen’s call our facility home for the next two seasons.”

The move will also provide new opportunities for the players to practice and host games in a world-class venue.

“It’s so meaningful that we’ll soon be at a facility like the ENMAX Centrium,” says Suze Vanderlinde, co-captain of the RDC Queens Hockey team.

“It will be an exciting change for myself and other returning players, and it will provide great opportunities for new players who are just joining the team.”

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Changing roles for women in City’s early days One hundred years ago, on April 19th, 1916, women in Alberta were officially given the right to vote in provincial elections. Alberta thereby became the third province in Canada to take such a step - Manitoba having done so on Jan. 28th, 1916 and Saskatchewan on March 14th, 1916.

There was not much organized opposition to the measure.

In fact, Red Deer’s MLA and the leader of the Alberta’s opposition Conservative Party, Edward Michener, stated that he not only endorsed the principles of equal suffrage, but also supported, “The logical conclusion” that women should, “Be accorded all the privileges that men now enjoy.”

Allowing women to vote was also not a new concept in Red Deer.

In 1901, when Red Deer was incorporated as a town, the right to vote in municipal elections was given to unmarried

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DAWE women and widows with property.

In 1913, under Red Deer’s new City Charter, all married and unmarried women over the age of 21 were given the right to vote if they were property owners. If they did not own property, they could secure the right to vote by paying a small poll tax.

There was a small delay between women securing the right to vote and seeking elected office.

In 1917, Louisa Crummy McKinney, whose brother Eber became a minister at Gaetz Memorial Methodist Church in Red Deer, was elected as an MLA for Claresholm.

At the same time, Lieut.

Roberta MacAdams was

elected as one of the two MLAs representing those Albertans who were serving overseas in the First World War (the other being Rev. Robert Pearson of Red Deer).

The first person to run for public office in Red Deer was Laura Moyer Irish.

She was born in 1878 in Lincoln County, Ontario, the daughter of Allen and Dinah Rittenhouse Moyer.

On Dec. 4th, 1901, she married Webster Irish at Hanover, Ontario. They were to have five children – Allen, Luella, Alberta, Ruby and Robert.

In 1907, the Irish family moved to Castor district in East Central Alberta where Webster took out a homestead. In 1910, after the townsite of Castor was established on the new Canadian Pacific Railway line, he went into real estate.

After the collapse of the great land boom and the outbreak of the First World War, the Irish family gave

up their land near Castor.

They moved to Leduc where Webster got a job as a constable.

After the end of the War, the family moved to Red Deer.

Webster Irish went into partnership with a Mr. Hitzroth and purchased the Mechanical Garage on 48 St. The business sold McLaughlin Buick (General Motors) and Dodge automobiles.

The business struggled with the severe post-war economic depression.

Partnerships in the firm changed frequently over the next two years.

A one point, the Irish’s moved to the Penhold district where Webster tried farming again. However, by the spring of 1921, the family was back in Red Deer.

Meanwhile, Laura became active in the com-

munity, particularly with Knox Presbyterian Church.

She taught Sunday school and held executive positions with the Women’s Missionary Society. She also became active with the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.) In December 1921, Laura decided to make a bid to become a trustee with the Red Deer Public School District. With most of the children still in school and with her eldest daughter embarking on a career as a teacher, Laura had a strong interest in education.

In her election ads, Laura stated that there were benefits to having a woman on the school board.

She advocated for closer cooperation between the schools and parents, as well for more emphasis on the health of children. She also stood for, “A better interpretation of efficiency

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NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on TUESDAY, April 26, 2016, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws: Bylaw No. 2016/8, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 9/93, the Divide Hills Area Structure Plan.

The purpose is to amend this bylaw to provide the option that multi-lot subdivisions in this Plan area be serviced by communal water and wastewater systems that are developed as a condominium or that these services be provided on an individual lot basis.

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with economy.”

Laura missed getting elected by a mere nine votes.

After the garage business finally collapsed, the Irish’s moved out to Haynes, east of Lacombe, where Webster became the minister at the local community church. Laura continued her active involvement in the Sunday school, W.M.S. and W.C.T. U. They later moved to Sylvan Lake after which Webster took responsibility for the Presbyterian congregation in Rocky Mountain House. He also took up farming once again.

The Irish’s retired after the Second World War. In the 1950s, they moved to the Okanagan. Webster passed away in 1955. Laura passed away in 1960. They are buried together at Creston, B.C.

Bylaw No. 2016/9, a bylaw to adopt the District 2 & 42 Major Area Structure Plan for lands located within SW 3, S ½ 4 and S ½ 5, 37-27-4 and N ½ 32, N ½ 33 and NW 34, 36-27-4 (lands adjacent to the Hwy 2 and 42 interchange).

The purpose of this bylaw is to provide for future Commercial, Industrial and AgriBusiness development on these lands.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, April 26, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanship of the County Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed bylaws The hearing will be informal with persons wishing to speak being recognized through the Chair. Presenters will be requested to state their name and address for the record.

If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the proposed bylaws, the existing Divide Hills ASP and proposed District 2 & 42 MASP by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

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TUESDAY APRIL 26, 2016 Festival Hall (4214 58 STREET)

4:30 - 7:30 PM WHAT ARE SOME OF THE GREAT REASONS TO VISIT US AT THE BUDGET OPEN HOUSE? It’s your opportunity to chat with City Council and administration candidly about where you think your tax dollars should (and shouldn’t) be spent.

What you tell us at the budget open house helps drive the 2017 operating and capital budgets, and ultimately the future of Red Deer.

It’s your chance to learn about the services provided by The City.

You’ll see how the input provided at last year’s budget open house helped build the 10 year capital plan that includes the amenities required for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

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Despite the economic uncertainty we currently face, we need to ensure we continue to maintain the quality of life Red Deerians desire and expect, while minimizing the tax impact at a time when many are feeling the pressure of a challenging economy.

Join members of Council and City staff anytime throughout the evening to discuss how you feel your tax dollars should be invested.

Thank you for all that you do to build a strong and vibrant community life in Red Deer. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 26.

Mayor Tara Veer

CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE On behalf of The City of Red Deer, I want to encourage all Red Deerians to join us for the Budget 2017 Open House, an event designed to show residents how tax dollars are budgeted to be spent in 2017, and invite input as to where you would like to see us do things a little bit different.

As a City, we continue to weigh and balance the needs of our residents, while providing the services needed for our growing community.

This event is your chance to tell us your needs, what you feel we should focus on, and what the future of Red Deer looks like to you.

Community amenities are also an important part of our open house. Over the past several years, you’ve helped us build a great list of places and spaces that you think are missing in Red Deer and, together with City Council, we have narrowed that list and put plans in place through our 10 year capital plan. We want to show you

how your input has helped shape future plans for community amenities in Red Deer. We will also ensure residents are kept up to date on future detailed plans and how they link to the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

Craig Curtis

Community collaboration is what really brings our vision of innovative thinking, inspired results and vibrant community to life, and it is through events like this one that we are able to hear from you and make sure our vision is in line with your vision for Red Deer.

We work with Red Deerians so we can work for Red Deerians. We are excited to work through this process, hear all your ideas and integrate them into the development of The City’s 2017 operating and capital budget.

On behalf of all City of Red Deer staff, we look forward to talking with you at Festival Hall on Tuesday, April 26.

HOW SATISFIED WERE RED DEERIANS IN 2015 The Citizen Satisfaction Survey was administered

by Ipsos Reid in December 2015. It was conducted by telephone to a randomly selected sample of 300 residents aged 18 years or older. This is the ninth consecutive year The City participated in the survey.

OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE

TOP PRIORITIES Top 3 priorities Red Deerians want to see in the next 12 months

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say quality of life has improved or stayed the same in the last three years.

For more information check www.reddeer.ca/budget

This event gives you the opportunity to help us plan Red Deer’s future. We are asking you to provide input to ensure The City’s agenda reflects our community’s needs. The feedback we receive at this open house will help drive the 2017 operating and capital budgets for The City and ultimately the future of Red Deer. Open house attendees will also have the opportunity to see how The City is preparing for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

COURT BRIEFS

by Erin Fawcett

MAN CHARGED WITH DETACHMENT INCIDENT IN COURT A Red Deer man who has been charged after two windows in the Red Deer RCMP downtown detachment were shot at with a replica firearm last this month made his third appearance in Red Deer court.

Cory Daniel Picard, 21, of Red Deer was the sole back seat passenger and was in possession of the BB pistol; he has been charged with using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, mischief/ damage to property over $5,000 and uttering threats.

RCMP received the first report at 3:15 p.m. on March 14th that a maroon coloured Ford truck was driving through the Normandeau area and that the occupants were shooting at street signs. That was followed by a second call at 3:30 p.m. locating the truck in the area of the downtown RCMP detachment.

Concurrently, two second-storey windows in the lobby of the downtown RCMP detachment were struck by an unknown type of firearm or replica firearm, resulting in the glass pebbling but not shattering, thanks to its protective coating.

Police soon identified the driver of the truck; within minutes of the detachment windows being struck, they located the suspect truck in the area of Boyce Street and Beatty Crescent and executed a high risk arrest of the occupants at 4 p.m.

Picard will return to court April 27th.

MAN CHARGED IN 2006 MURDER MAKES COURT APPEARANCE A Lacombe man charged in relation to a 2006 murder has made his third court appearance in Red Deer last week.

Shayne Earl Gulka, 44, has been charged with first degree murder and kidnapping after Bradley Webber was murdered in his fifth wheel trailer in Eckville on Oct. 24th, 2006.

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Gulka, who was arrested in Lacombe last month, is one of two men charged with first degree murder.

Gulka will return to court May 18th.

TALBOT AND LARSEN IN COURT A man charged after the death of a Red Deerian who was reportedly trying to stop thieves from stealing his vehicle made his third appearance in Red Deer Provincial Court last Friday.

Alexander Michael Talbot, 24, appeared via CCTV from the Red Deer Remand Centre. He has been charged in relation to the death of Dawson Wegner who was killed on March 16th in the Normandeau neighbourhood. Investigators believe Talbot was in the process of stealing Wegner’s white Ford F650 when he was confronted by Wegner.

Police have said Talbot drove the truck into Wegner which resulted in his death. The RCMP have charged Talbot with manslaughter and theft of Wegner’s vehicle.

Talbot has also been charged with possession of property obtained from proceeds of crime, driving while disqualified and failing to appear in court.

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stolen property over $5,000 as a result of her involvement in the theft of Wegner’s vehicle.

She has also been charged with four counts of resisting a peace officer from incidents this past February as well as possession of stolen property over $5,000. She also faces one count of failing to appear from March 11th.

Talbot, who remains in custody, will return to court on May 13th.

Meanwhile, Larsen, who has been released on bail, made a third court appearance in Red Deer Court last week.

Her case has been held over and she will return to court April 20th.

MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER IN COURT Dwayne Heywood made another appearance in Red Deer provincial court last week.

Heywood, 45, was arrested on Dec. 27th by Innisfail RCMP on outstanding warrants of attempted murder for an offence that took place Dec. 21st near Eckville.

At approximately 11 p.m., the RCMP were conducting patrols in the town of Bowden when they spotted Heywood in a stolen GMC Sierra truck on Cottonwood Road near RR 10. When police attempted to pull the vehicle over it failed to stop and a pursuit began out of Bowden where the truck struck a power pole, unoccupied parked vehicle and an electrical box. The vehicle continued onto Hwy. 2A where police were able to deploy a spike belt to ensure public safety which the fleeing vehicle drove over.

The truck then drove into an open field where the deflating tires brought the vehicle to a stop. The driver, who police identified as Heywood, then fled on foot where he was arrested at 11:30 p.m.

In addition to the attempted murder charge, Heywood also faces a number of criminal code charges as a result of the police pursuit and arrest. He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by Olds RCMP for assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats in an unrelated investigation.

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Miss Teenage Red Deer looking to make a difference

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS The new Miss Teen Red Deer, Kendyl Mustard, 17, is looking to change stereotypical views on pageants and the ladies who participate in them.

She had competed in the Miss Teenage Red Deer pageant last year and although she did not receive a title, she was not deterred.

“Last year was a really awesome experience, even though I didn’t make it to finals.

This year, I came into the pageant with the goal of Miss Teen Red Deer, or even Miss Teen Central Alberta. It was a great experience - very educational,” Mustard said.

Mustard is passionate about the pageants for the skills and life lessons they teach the young women who take part. She said she feels there is a misconception about the body types, brain power and personalities of the competitors, and that she’d like to challenge those stereotypes.

“I want to spread awareness of what pageants really are - they aren’t all skinny, blonde girls walking across the stage winning money,” she began.

“The girls are all shapes, sizes and races.

The ladies I competed with this year were all amazing. There were so many different kinds of girls there. Some where very shy, some were really outgoing but we were all

very friendly with each other. We knew that if we judged each other, it would only be more stressful than it already was. It’s a very judge-free zone and it was an amazing experience.”

Mustard said that she had been bullied as a kid, but that it never held her back from loving herself. She said that she wants to carry the message that all women are beautiful and hopes to use her title as a means to reach out to younger girls and encourage them with self-esteem and self-respect.

“Sometimes I would come home from school really upset, and I want to change that experience. In our society, a lot of girls are bullied for their appearance. I don’t think I’m perfect, but I’m very comfortable with myself,” she said.

“I’ve never given negativity the chance to influence my opinion on my body or my self.”

She said the experience of the pageant was surreal. Mustard is very proud to have won a title that will allow her a chance to work within Central Alberta, promoting positivity and leadership.

“When they announced my number and name at the pageant, I was absolutely thrilled. I couldn’t believe it for the first few seconds. I walked up and as I stood there, I realized that I get to be the representative of Red Deer and the surrounding areas. It’s such an amazing title to hold. You represent so much and hope to make a good example in that leadership role.”

Mustard is looking to volunteer with a

number of organizations, including Potter’s Hands Soup Kitchen and in various roles with the Town of Penhold, where she resides. She said she’s also looking forward to being a part of Westerner Days and wants to spend some time in Red Deer working with the Food Bank Society.

“I used to volunteer with Potter’s Hands a lot, and that was a great experience.

Hopefully I can make an impact on some of our local volunteer organizations in the community,” she said.

She added that she’s hoping to connect with the Boys and Girls Club of the Red Deer district to reach out to young girls about feeling comfortable and confident about their bodies. She’s hoping to speak with local schools about bullying and harm reduction.

All the while, Mustard will carry on with her goal of attempting to change the stereotypes of what it means to be a pageant participant.

“I still hope to change society’s views on pageants because I want to get rid of the shallow, stereotypical association of pageant girls. I want to show that it’s okay to be in them and that they are a great experience,” she said.

Mustard’s family has been very supportive of her, and said she attacked the pageant with a tenacity and endurance that eventually led her to a title.

Mustard is currently looking for sponsorships and volunteer opportunities as she carries out the duties of Miss Teen Red Deer. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Kids in Action program making a difference in City

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Staff with Hope Mission, a not-for-profit Christian social care agency, have been busy connecting with kids and families through schools in the north part of Red Deer.

The Kids in Action after school program was launched last fall. Currently running in four schools in north Red Deer, Hope Mission has run Kids in Action since October of last year.

Organizers have said that more than 170 elementary school students have enrolled since that time.

Kids in Action is a mentorship and meal program where kids participate in fun activities and learn from mentors who model positive, healthy lifestyles.

“We recognized a need in Red Deer to provide quality youth programs and we hope to expand that programming to reach more kids and youth in the City,” said Kelly Row, Red Deer program manager.

The roots of the program go back to when staff and volunteers at Edmonton’s Hope Mission started see-

ing more youth hanging around the facility there.

Staff felt that it was vital to get involved with kids and youth at early stages to help provide positive influences that could help them make good life choices down the road.

“The first contact I made was with the schools to see who was interested,” he said. There was significant interest right off the bat. “The principals were excited. They jumped right on board.”

Much of the Kids in Action program focuses on goal-setting and healthy lifestyles. At Kids in Action, kids are training to run the Kids in Action 5 km race in the summer. Through training hard and setting goals, kids learn strength and endurance, said Row. “It’s a participation program. You don’t have to have a certain skill set, you don’t have to make a ‘cut’,” he explained. “You don’t have to come in with some sort of desire to play this or that. It’s mostly about participation and enjoying yourself. We also provide a healthy snack, and Loaves and Fishes also helps us with providing that.”

WORKING TOGETHER - Hope Mission staff member Phill Hollis ran alongside 10-year-old Vita Fesik during a Kids in Action event at Normadeau School. Part of the program works to encourage physical activity in kids and promotes a 5k run where each young student runs alongside an older student to help both parties finish their committment and remain active.

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As to the 5 km run, it’s a culmination of the year’s activities. “It’s a wrap-up

event. Each night of the week, we have a smaller group of kids - we meet a different group each night,” he said, adding that the run - which is set for June 11th at Great Chief Park - will be the first time everyone will be all together.

“We invite them, their families and friends down to a barbecue and the kids run the race,” he said. “We have a wrap-up party and a celebration for the whole thing.

“It’s also all about trying your best and taking part in each event,” he said. “Some kids come in and they are really shy. They’re almost fearful of some of this group activity.” But that changes as time goes by and the confidence builds.

“We also talk to them about how it’s great that we come together and treat each other so well in this gym. But there is a whole school around you - there are your teachers, your friends, and even people in your classes that you don’t get along with that well.

“You’ve got to learn to treat those people as well as we treat each other in here. That’s the challenge - to reach out beyond just this room. There are people you see everyday that need attention.”

Red Deer schools involved so far in Kids in Action include G.H. Dawe, Glendale, Normandeau and Aspen Heights.

“Mondays and Wednesdays

we are at Dawe, Tuesdays we are Aspen Heights, Thursdays we are at Normandeau and on Fridays we are at Glendale.”

“WE RECOGNIZED A NEED IN RED DEER TO PROVIDE QUALITY YOUTH PROGRAMS AND WE HOPE TO EXPAND THAT PROGRAMMING TO REACH MORE KIDS AND YOUTH IN THE CITY.” KELLY ROW This past February, Hope Mission also launched a youth leadership program at Normandeau School. They will be working on developing leadership skills with students in Grades 6 to 8.

They are also partners with three North Hill neighbourhood churches and offered a Christmas celebration and family meal for the KIA participants and their families. “We partnered with Unity Baptist, Liberty Christian Assembly and Kentwood Alliance for this initiative and over 150 people attended.”

Hope Mission began in 1929 in Edmonton as a soup kitchen and men’s shelter.

Today, the organization has grown into an Alberta-wide social care agency serving

men, women, youth and children.

While continuing to serve the homeless and those experiencing poverty in Edmonton, Hope Mission is passionate about programs that build up healthy, confident kids. Eventually, they decided to reach out to other centres with programs like Kids in Action.

“In our work with the homeless and those who are struggling, we see how isolation, neglect, and abuse can impact a person’s life,” said Row. “So, we are here to mentor kids and encourage them as they grow up, so they don’t end up in those cycles of homelessness or poverty.”

Meanwhile, the Kids in Action 5K Race promotes an active lifestyle for kids, but more than that, kids experience the joy and satisfaction that comes with perseverance. There is also a need for volunteer help at the event, said Row. The goal is to pair each kid with an adult runner; a personal cheerleader for each step of the race, he said.

“We are also hoping to get some volunteers to come in once or twice before the race to run with their kid during the gym time. We are trying to connect people.”

Non-running volunteer roles are also needed.

Volunteer registration is open - visit www.hopemission.com/5KRace for more information. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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ENTERTAINMENT Fortunate Ones dropping by Fratters this weekend

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the Fortunate Ones is a band that has known a whirlwind of remarkable success in a comparatively short period of time.

The Juno nominated, Canadian Folk Music Award winning folk-pop duo made up of singer/pianist/accordion player Catherine Allan and singer/guitarist Andrew James O’Brien perform at Fratters on April 22nd.

Their debut CD - Bliss - was released early last year and the accolades are still pouring in.

They grew up on opposite sides of the island of Newfoundland – Mount Pearl and Corner Brook.

It’s been exciting times for the pair, as they received a nomination for a Juno earlier this month and also landed several nominations for the East Coast Music Awards which were held this month as well. Ultimately, they were awarded the 2016 Rising Star Recording of the Year.

As for Bliss, they couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out.

“This being our debut album, I think the producer Dan Ledwell had a lot to do with crafting our vision,” explains Allan.

“We knew that our roots were in acoustic music and were really vocal based and narrative based from a really personal point of view,” she added. “In terms of a sound, we didn’t really have one developed yet.

When we first talked about recording an album together, we had only been playing for a year or so together. We hadn’t done many shows - so it was definitely a process.

“We were really happy with how it turned out.”

As for Ledwell, who lives just outside of Halifax, Allan and O’Brien learned about him through hearing a friend’s disc that had been produced by him as well.

“Another friend of ours also had his album produced by Dan, and we were just intrigued with the production - it was beautifully done,” she said. “We skyped with Dan, and we both felt really good about working with him. His personality seemed right, which I think has a lot to do with what’s going to happen in the studio. We really meshed with him and thought we would work really well together.”

The CD was essentially finished within a month.

Looking back, it was in St. John’s where the pair met and began to sing together.

One night in 2010, O’Brien heard Allan sing harmony with her brother at a private

IN SYNC - St. John’s-based duo The Fortunate Ones bring their unique musical styles to Fratters on April 22nd. gathering in downtown St John’s.

The band was officially launched in 2013.

“It was in his old apartment. My brother From a musical family, the Allan home was playing with Andrew in a duo around was a constant eclectic flow of instruments, town. They invited me along to have a drink singing and the stereo. beforehand.

Allan studied classi“After a drink or two, at cal piano, taught herself this point I hadn’t sang in guitar in secret and dis“IT REALLY EXCITES front of too many people covered the accordion by but we started jamming. chance when her brother ME GETTING UP ON My brother, my friend and brought one home over STAGE EVERY NIGHT. I I played a song by Grizzly the Christmas season DIDN’T THINK I COULD in 2011.

Bear called The Night - a DO IT, SO TO PROVE beautiful song. Andrew “My brothers were all TO YOURSELF THAT said, ‘Do you want to be musical,” she explains YOU CAN DO THAT in my band - you are a of her own early musical IS DEFINITELY SUPER beautiful singer.’” development. “They are all incredible musicians.

Allan said that at the FULFILLING.” time, she was a reluc“You know how it is tant performer - but she growing up - you have CATHERINE ALLAN agreed. “I’m so glad I did. siblings and you want to “Our voices mesh really be just like them,” she well together - I have a added with a laugh. “We pretty low voice so we kind of meet in the were all involved in music lessons. And we middle. It took me a while to get over my always had music on. It was always at the stage fright, but once I could really enjoy centre of my house for sure.”

After moving to St. John’s, Allan’s introit I knew that it was something that if we worked really hard at it, hopefully we could duction to the East Coast music scene was do something with it.” rapid – performing with O’Brien, recording

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and touring extensively with Juno Awardwinning songwriter Amelia Curran, and appearing at festivals with Curran and East Coast songwriter Don Brownrigg. It was while working with Curran that, in many ways, Allan’s own dreams of a musical career were really solidified as well.

It was also on a UK tour that they realized the direction their collaboration was taking.

The appreciation shown by UK audiences bolstered the pair’s sense of purpose. Their music began to evolve to represent both of their sensibilities, skills and sounds.

“It’s been such a long time coming for me in my life,” explained Allan, considering where she is at in her musical journey these days. “It really excites me getting up on stage every night. I didn’t think I could do it, so to prove to yourself that you can do that is definitely super fulfilling.

“The next thing that’s going to make me really excited is to record a new album. We are in the preliminary stages of preparing for that. But music is not a hard thing to be passionate about - it’s so fulfilling and it’s part of who we are. It’s really part of our DNA.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Punch Drunk Cabaret showcases new tunes at Fratters

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Punch Drunk Cabaret is adding another exciting sonic chapter to their musical journey with the release of Electrik Steam Show. Melding rockabilly, outlaw country and steampunk swing, the guys play Fratters on April 23rd.

From the start, the goal for Electrik Steam Show - set for release in May - was to capture the manic, aggressive energy of the live show onto a studio album, said frontman Randy Bailer. To make sure this is what unfolded, the band had been road testing new material since last August.

Starting out with about 18 songs, the list was ultimately pared down to 10.

The project is also the first to feature drummer Capt. Sean E. Watts as well as Bailer’s newly found baritone guitar.

Rounding out the group is bassist Terry Sawbones Grant.

Since their earliest days, Punch Drunk Cabaret aren’t the least bit wary of trying their hand at all kinds of stylistic ventures.

“One thing that hasn’t changed is that we are still very much a live band first - the show comes first and everything stems from that,” explained Bailer.

“Even during the writing process, I was thinking about songs that would work well in a live setting.

“We always consider our audiences to be like members of the band - so with specific songs, there are literally parts that are written for the audience to sing along to or to shout out to,” he said. “We have found over the years that much of the audience wants to participate - you can feel that from the stage. So I’m always thinking about how do we include the audience? It’s such a gift to have people who want to participate in what you are doing,” he added. “How do we give them that opportunity?”

Bailer said there are a number of songs on the new disc that have audience participation parts - it’s all about, as mentioned, nailing that ‘live’ feel as well and injecting that raw energy into the finished product.

“You have to really find the essence of the song that’s going to catch people.” As to road testing the tunes, Bailer explained that it’s indeed the way to go to ensure the most compelling cuts end up on the CD. “The audience ultimately has chosen what’s going to go on the album,” he said.

“You play say three different cities, and you get a feel for what’s working. And the ones that work, they work every night and everywhere.”

The guys recorded the disc over the space of a couple of months earlier this year. “This is actually my 10th album, so it’s kind of a landmark for me,” said Bailer, who years back fronted a band called Screwtape Lewis.

“Part of it was really relaxing because we were in a home studio, so it was very laid-back.” They tracked the CD themselves and then handed over the cuts to a couple of heavy-hitters including Ross Nykiforuk (Sheepdogs, Northern Pikes) who also worked with the guys on their first two albums.

“I’d say it’s leaps and bounds ahead of what we’ve done production-wise,” said Bailer of the new disc. “It’s super exciting to have somebody else interpret what you are doing and make it better.

“It’s really nice to get a fresh perspective on it and to start to take these things to the next level.”

Currently, things are moving along briskly with the band consistently landing several high profile gigs while continuing a busy touring schedule. “It’s really about more people hearing about the band.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

Koinonia Christian School presents The Music Man

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Koinonia Christian School is gearing up to present the classic Broadway musical The Music Man, with shows running at the Memorial Centre April 28th-30th.

Curtain is at 7 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. as well.

A huge hit on Broadway back in the 1950s, The Music Man is filled with superbly-crafted, recognizable tunes, said Annette Bradley, musical director. Also heading up the

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The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey.

“You’ve got the famous songs like Seventy-six Trombones, Gary, Indiana, The Wells Fargo Wagon, Marian the Librarian, Till There Was You it takes place in the 1910s but the copywright was in the 1940s,” explained Bradley of the classic production. “When people start to hear the production, it will definitely ring a bell.

“The music has been around enough that you often hear it at music festivals - these are songs people will also do with their choirs and ensemble groups,” she said, adding that Koinonia’s cast numbers 28 student plus another 12 for the band in the play, too.

Art students have been painting the set and construction students at the school have helped build the set, so from the start the entire project has been a school-wide endeavour, said Bradley. “The junior high students are in the band part of the play, where they come out at the end,” she said.

“It’s a story of redemption, acceptance and forgiveness,” she said, adding the musical will appeal to the entire family. “It’s really got it all.”

Working with Vanderwal and Hankins has also been a joy. It’s also terrific to join together with others

in bringing a multi-layered production like this to the stage. “Heather is looking after anything that requires movement.

Peter is looking after all the speaking roles and I’m looking after anything that involves dialogue.”

“IT’S A STORY OF REDEMPTION, ACCEPTANCE AND FORGIVENESS. IT’S REALLY GOT IT ALL.” ANNETTE BRADLEY

The other staff at the school are involved in the show in some way as well, contributing that much more to the overall community feel of the production.

According to www. broadwaymusicalhome. com, with his fast-talking style, ‘professor’ Harold Hill convinces the parents of River City to buy instruments and uniforms for their youngsters in order to save them, but chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned and he is called upon to prove himself to the citizens of River City.

Prim librarian and piano teacher Marian sees through him, but when Harold helps her younger brother overcome his lisp and social awkwardness,

Marian begins to fall in love. Harold risks being caught to win her.

In 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances.

According to the web site, the cast album also won the first Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and spent 245 weeks on the Billboard charts.

The show’s success led to revivals, including a long-running 2000 Broadway revival, a popular 1962 film adaptation with Shirley Jones and a 2003 television remake featuring Matthew Broderick.

It is frequently produced by both professional and amateur theater companies.

Part of the enduring appeal of The Music Man stems from the extremely singable melodies, said Bradley. “By Christmas, we were hearing from parents that the students would come home singing these songs,” she explained with a laugh.

For Bradley, seeing the school come together in bringing the production to fruition has been a rewarding experience from the start.

“It’s been neat watching their confidence grow in their areas of vocals, dancing, choreography and acting. It’s very satisfying to see the students taking on their roles and enjoying them.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Where the wheels always fall off is on the go. One of my biggest failings is to go to work in the morning and get so busy that I don’t stop to eat. In the past I have been known to go six or eight hours without eating and then I am so hungry that I will anything and usually make bad choices because of it. As human beings on impulse when hungry it is very easy to want something fatty or sugary that is off our plan but fills that desperate need to eat. It is also really easy to justify feelings of ‘I deserve a treat because I’ve had such a hard day.’

It’s actually not too hard to prepare in advance and avoid this situation and really that is all it takes - being prepared.

Bring it with you. In the ‘prepackaged and zero effort’ department I always have several meal replacement bars with me.

(And don’t tune out and scrunch up your face, these things have come a long way in the last few years!) My three favourite bars right now are the bars from Hammer Nutrition. They have several great flavour choices and the ingredients are so excellent that I feed them to my three-yearold and have been since he was one. The only minor strike against them is that they are fairly low in protein as they are designed as an endurance energy bar. My next favourite are the ‘Kind’ bars. Again, these are very healthy ingredients, real food and lots of great flavour choices. My current favourite is dark chocolate and sea salt. Next favourite is the ‘Quest’ bar series. Again, great ingredients, lots of flavour choices and these ones have a much higher protein count.

In the ‘thought and preparation’ department, it is really easy to have a shaker cup with some protein powder in it on hand at all times. All you need to do is add some water or coconut milk or something and grab a piece of fruit and you are good to go. It doesn’t take much effort

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McDERMOTT to throw a piece of fruit in your backpack for the day.

If you do need to go out to a fast food restaurant there are lots of choices that are pretty good. My favourites are Tim Hortons chili with a whole wheat bun and a water, or oftentimes I will grab one of their Greek yogurts. Pretty much anything at Wok Box or Chopped Leaf is good, but you do have to watch the calo-

ries. Some of their salads and dishes are very heavy. A protein shake has amazing ingredients and is right on plan. Booster Juice has some really good wraps that I like on the go.

As with everything, read the ingredients, check the nutrition guides and do your homework. All of these restaurants have their nutrition information on site and online.

If you can swing into a grocery store you are all set. Head to the deli and grab some healthy protein like chicken or beef etc. Usually they have pre-cooked chicken or something like that. And not the processed sandwich mystery meat, the good stuff! Then a quick stroll through the veg-

etable aisle and you can find either some whole, or pre-cut up varieties of peppers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Easy!

Next you can grab a single whole grain bun, or a dish of pre-cooked rice back at the deli, or even some more veggies and skip the starch.

If you are stuck at a convenience store or a gas station - beef jerky, hard-boiled eggs, almonds or cashews, fresh fruit, and a water are probably your best options.

Make sure you get some protein, which is where the jerky and the eggs and the nuts come in.

That’s a pretty good start.

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

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STD: the horizontal mambo has hidden hazards A member of the Russian ski patrol was asked on TV what he did first on his arrival home from work.

He replied, “I make love to my wife.� “I understand, as you’ve been away a long time,� said the interviewer. “But what do you do next?� “Oh, I make love again� he replied. Frustrated, the interviewer said, “But what do you do next?� “Oh, I take off my skis!�

The elderly can only dream of this scenario. As one wise sage remarked, “In every older person there is a young person wondering what the hell happened!� But there’s evidence that more seniors have learned to do the ‘horizontal mambo.’ Senior sex comes as a surprise to younger people.

One University survey revealed that 80% of students thought their parents didn’t have any ‘amour’.

Wow, what child denial!

They believe their parents just pulled up the covers and went to sleep!

Sexual activity does slow down with aging. No doubt it’s less acrobatic. But, obviously, it can still be rewarding.

The fact that a recent study showed that seniors don’t rely on heating pads to warm the bed, nevertheless has consequences.

It’s resulted in an increase in sexually transmitted disease (STD). According to the Centers for Disease Control, syphilis has recently increased 52% and chlamydia 32% in the U.S. British studies show the

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JONES same trend. In Canada, the rates for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea have been increasing over the last 20 years.

It’s not surprising that there’s action in the senior bedroom.

Today, 50% of the people over age 50 are either widowed, divorced or in need of tender-loving-care.

So how many people have sex in their later years?

In one study, 66% of men and 40% of women over 65 stated they had sex during the year. But for those in their 80s, sex had decreased to 40% for men and 17% for women.

So why is sexually transmitted disease increasing? Years ago, when the male testosterone level diminished, erectile dysfunction drugs were not available.

Drugs for men now make sex possible into senior years.

And in the past, women of advancing age also often shied away from sex due to pain.

A lack of the female hormone, estrogen, caused thinning of the vaginal wall and in extreme cases narrowing of the vagina. I recall female patients who said ‘no’ to sex for 15 years before being prescribed es-

trogen cream. What a tragedy when treatment can cure this condition in a few weeks.

Some seniors have also forgotten the golden rule to prevent STD. Choosing not to ‘suit-up’ with a condom has always been a dangerous game at any age. Besides, with age, the body’s immune system weakens making it easier to contact sexual disease.

So what can seniors do to prevent STD? Caveat empor, the old

rule, still applies. Let the buyer beware. Condoms remain the best barrier to STD. Seniors should also remember that sexually transmitted diseases can be present with little or no symptoms. Consequently, those about to engage in sex should see a doctor to make sure they are not carrying a silent STD. Sex for seniors has proven to be a healthy pastime.

For one thing, the horizontal mambo is good ex-

ercise. Sex once a week burns up 2,500 calories in a year. This is the equivalent of jogging 25 miles.

Given this choice what senior would want to jog?

Sexual activity also releases endorphins, the body’s own morphine, which helps to relieve the pain of arthritis.

And in our stressful society, rather than anti-depressants, sex relieves tension and encourages sleep.

So one can argue, there

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The Royal Canadian Circus headed to Red Deer

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS The Royal Canadian Circus will make a Red Deer stop next month.

SPECTAC!™ 2016 will take place May 6th-8th at Westerner Park where six shows under the big top will be performed.

The event will showcase an internationally renowned cast including the famed flying Anthony Pages Flying Trapeze, the Wheel of Destiny with Joseph Bauer, the Chinese Pole Acrobats, the Kambarow Cossack Riders from Mongolia , the Russian Swing and Romanian Aerialists plus the Zerbini Elephants, Liberty Horses, Clowns and much more. “It’s been a family tradition for four generations of Canadians and it’s a traditional experience for all to enjoy,� said Ringmaster Joseph Bauer. “Everyone loves the circus and this year kids and their parents in Red Deer will be fascinated by the amazing new daring acts, aerialists, acrobats, clowns and animal performers.�

Bauer is an eighth generation performer who will also thrill audiences on the death defying Wheel of Destiny.

He has toured the world entertaining audiences.

This is also the 252nd anniversary of the Zerbini Family Circus. Since the start of the Zerbini Family Circus in Paris, France, in 1763 10 generations of Zerbinis have travelled the world sharing their talents with circus audiences on three continents.

Other entertainers include The World Famous Chinese Pole Act, the Kambarov Cossack Riders from Kyrgyzstan, Anthony’s Acrobatic Team, The Tarzan Zerbini Performing Elephant Circusdom and Erika & Dwayne & Zerbini Dancers, among many others. “It truly is an international cast this year,� said Cathy Sproule, marketing director for The Royal Canadian Circus. “It’s very thrilling and exciting and it’s new.�

She added the show is for all ages and she encourages families to take in the sights. “Everything about it is about a traditional big top circus. The acts are higher, faster, stronger, bigger - but we still have these traditional families that go back 10 generations that are performing for families,� said Sproule.

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Locals take the podium at snow kiting championships

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS A pair of Red Deerians find themselves on top of the international snow-kiting world after the 2016 Red Bull Ragnarok world snow kiting championships earlier this month.

Peter Martel took the gold medal while fellow Red Deerian Josh Barker laid claim to the bronze in the men’s snowboard class after a gruelling 120 km race through blizzards, cold weather and changing winds on the plains of Hardangervidda in Haugastol, Norway on April 1st.

“It’s such a big terrain that I didn’t really know that I was in the lead at the time. So it was a surprise when I came and they were like ‘oh you’re first’ and I was like ‘really?’ You get sort of an overwhelming feeling,” recalled Martel of the annual race, which included a record-breaking field of 350 competitors from more than 30 countries.

This isn’t Martel’s first trip to the podium at Ragnarok. The former competitive speed skater placed third at the competition in 2015. He noted that he would like to continue to improve in the future as a racer and would also like to become more involved in the community.

“I really want to work with the community and maybe underprivileged children who don’t really get the opportunity to do these kinds of things,” he said.

For those unfamiliar with the sport, snow kiting is basically like windsurfing where the competitor has a massive kite attached to their body which serves as a sail and propulsion system.

Competitors can race on skis or snowboards and are divided up by class, though at Ragnarok all of them race at the same time. “(Ragnarok) has been going on for six years now and it’s been getting progressively harder and this is the hardest race course they’ve ever run and the biggest group they’ve ever had,” said Barker, who is also the director of the Alberta Kiteboarding Association.

Barker added that Ragnarok is known as the hardest snow kite race in the world.

And he’s not kidding. The difficult race can take up to five hours to complete as competitors complete five laps of the 20 km circuit over mountains, rocks and deep snow while competing against the elements.

“It’s a really cool venue. It’s where they filmed Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, like the Battle of Hoth. So you can just imagine the terrain. It’s just endless. It

VICTORIOUS - From left, Reinhold Gehrer and Red Deerians Peter Martel and Josh Barker celebrate their medals on the podium during the Red Bull Ragnarok at Hardangervidda in Haugastol, Norway on April 1st. Martel, centre, took the gold medal at the world snow kiting Photo credit: Håkon Mæland/MLandPictures/RedBull content championships while Barker claimed the bronze. honestly feels like you’re on another planet up there,” said Martel, adding that being able to build on the success he had in 2015 was a great feeling.

“It was definitely a challenge. During the race I was discouraged. I fell behind in the first lap, I just got into a bad spot and a bunch of people passed me. It was due to the wind conditions. But as soon as I got out of that spot I was able to use my agility and my speed to gain the lead again.”

Wind conditions weren’t the only challenge Martel faced out on the icy plains, however.

Heading into the last lap of the race and facing near white out conditions, Martel hit a snow covered rock causing him to crash.

“I went for a tumble and ended up cutting one of my steering lines,” he recalled.

“Panic set in but I was able to keep cool and make a quick repair in a timely fashion

and I retained my lead and finished the race on top.”

For Barker, however, the challenges began six years before he even hit the plains at Hardangervidda.

“Six years ago I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. It was pretty bad. I was a pretty big bike racer, white water kayaker. You know, really active person and I had to give up everything, like my entire life,” he said.

The bacteria that Barker’s body is constantly fighting wreaked havoc on him.

“When I was at my worst, I could barely have a conversation, I could barely walk down the stairs.”

He slowly battled back, though, and four years ago found kite racing, which he took up because it was less cardio-based and more reliant on strength.

The long battle, though, made the third place finish all the sweeter.

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Both Martel and Barker, who train together at home, were happy to share the podium with a fellow Albertan.

“It just shows how valuable our teamwork is. There were days where I’d be unmotivated to go out and train and Josh would be out there and I’d think well if Josh is out there I’d better get out there too. So we really pushed each other to get to where we were,” said Martel.

“We train hard together, so it was an honor to be able to stand on the podium together,” added Barker, who recently became the director of the Canadian Kiteboarding Association.

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Generals win 2016 Allan Cup in dramatic fashion

BY ZACHARY CORIMER RED DEER EXPRESS It was a redemption story for the ages in Steinbach, Manitoba last week as the Bentley Generals overcame the South East Prairie Thunder after going undefeated at the Allan Cup tournament to become Canada’s national Senior Men’s AAA hockey champions.

Just one year after falling to the Prairie Thunder at the 2015 Allan Cup, the Generals got sweet revenge, defeating the Allan Cup hosts 4-3 in overtime of the final game to cement the third Allan Cup title in franchise history.

“You just talk about second chances. You don’t get too many of them in life and we just felt like we had one and we’re just going to lay it all out on the line no matter what,” said Generals’ Head Coach Ryan Tobler after returning home from Steinbach.

“THE BENTLEY FANS THAT TRAVELED, AND HAVE TRAVELLED FOR SO LONG TO ALL OF THESE TOURNAMENTS. TO WIN IT, TO GO OUT LIKE THAT — YOU KNOW WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO THE PARADE AND THE SEND OFF — BUT ONE CHAPTER ENDS, AND IT WAS A STORYBOOK ONE AT THAT, AND ANOTHER ONE BEGINS.” RYAN TOBLER

It was a dramatic finish to a year full of ups and downs for the Generals, who just one month ago were just one goal away from elimination at the hands of the Innisfail Eagles in the first round of the Chinook Hockey League (ChHL) playoffs.

The Generals who — in the Chinook League Final — scored the winning goal in double overtime in front of a raucous crowd of 1,500 and booked their ticket in the Allan Cup tournament.

CHAMPS - The Bentley Generals celebrated their Allan Cup win after a 4-3 overtime victory over the South East Prairie Thunder in Steinbach, Manitoba last Saturday afternoon. It was the Generals’ third Allan Cup win in franchise history.

Rod Inge/Fast Photo Photography “Just after everything we’ve been through this year. The ups and downs, the adversity, the challenges we faced. It was such an emotional year, it’s crazy,” recalled Tobler of the season.

That adversity, Tobler said, was the key difference between his team’s success at this year’s Allan Cup as opposed to last.

“Going through what we went through in the semi-finals with Innisfail and in the finals with Stony Plain, who played very well too, that series was a lot closer than 4-1. So I just felt like we were way more prepared and it showed.”

The preparation, it turns out, made all the difference as Bentley didn’t miss a single step last week in Steinbach.

The Pacific representatives started strong in round robin play with an 8-2 rout of the Stoney Creek Generals before pulling off a 4-3 win over the Iles-des-Chenes North Stars to earn a bye to the semi-final game against the Shellbrook Elks, who they defeated 3-1 to book their ticket to Saturday’s final against

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It wasn’t the first time the two clubs have met in Steinbach to decide the national champion - back in 2009 the Generals defeated the host Prairie Thunder 4-3 in double overtime to win their first ever title.

Including this year, the two teams have met on senior hockey’s biggest stage three times in the last 10 years.

So needless to say the stakes were pretty high.

“You play the South East Prairie team, they’re so stingy defensively. I mean we were down three times in that (final) game,” Tobler said.

Despite trailing South East three separate times throughout the game, Bentley just wouldn’t quit. In the end, 21-year-old Generals’ forward Carter Rigby was the Allan Cup hero.

Rigby scored Bentley’s first goal of the game and was in position to tip in the overtime winner for his team. His efforts earned him the General’s MVP award for the game.

“It’s unbelievable. Everyone wants to be the hero — you dream about it. So to get (the game-winning goal) in a game like this means the world to me,” said Rigby after the game.

“He’s been around the net all year for us.

It’s a great tip. You don’t really appreciate it when you watch it live like that, but when you watch the replay and realize how he got a stick on that — that’s pretty special,” Tobler said of the former Kelowna Rocket.

It was the perfect way to cap off the Generals’ final season in Bentley, where the team has played since their inaugural season in 1999. Next season the Generals will play out of Lacombe as the Lacombe Generals.

“The Bentley fans that traveled, and have travelled for so long to all of these tournaments. To win it, to go out like that — you know we all look forward to the parade and the send off — but one chapter ends, and it was a storybook one at that, and another one begins,” Tobler said. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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Discovering the latest in luxury design elements This week I had the opportunity to see how the other half could live in Red Deer.

One of my fellow realtors was having a tour event at her condo listings and needed extra hands to conduct tours of the million dollar properties perched on the edge of the Red Deer river. I jumped at the opportunity to help and to get to view these one-of-a-kind units that have been built with luxury in mind.

As I toured the penthouse and the three other units for sale I was drawn into a dream-like world that is usually seen on TV through a dramatic viewing of real housewives or million dollar realtors in far away cities.

If you want to know what is current and what luxe finishes look like, these condos are the go to for savvy style and up to the minute finishes.

What I observed were pale walls, flat panel European cabinets and large format

Kim

WYSE tile. Every line was simple and clean yet large for more visual impact. Tiles and fireplace surrounds were full to ceiling height and shower stalls soared with extended wall and ceiling tiles which made the shower stalls feel grand and luxurious.

These units had every imaginable upgrade from remote controlled blinds to fully integrated sound systems.

All appliances were top of the line; one of my favorite features was a built in induction cook top on the second kitchen island.

Yes, one unit had two kitchen islands, a butler’s pantry, wet bar and a wine room – it was entertaining heaven and I felt very

spoiled strolling around in the more than 5,000 sq. ft. sipping champagne!

Every unit had a different type of hardwood varying in tones from smoky grey to a wonderful rustic natural wood blend.

Clients can often have trouble blending rustic and modern styles but this particular condo made the blend work perfectly with a combination of satin cream and walnut cabinets.

The appliances were all covered in cabinet material making the kitchen look seamless and also made it fun to figure out where the fridge was located as we hunted for the delicious chocolate truffles we knew were hidden inside.

On the verandas (in a condo worth over $1.5 million you deem them to be verandas, NOT balconies!), you could stroll around and look at the beautiful river valley and appreciate the bold lines of the walking bridge.

I have never seen the river from this perspective and it was a breathtaking view of our beautiful City.

The veranda selection was vast and you were given all directions to view from the river to the brick stack of the dairy plant, all fabulous ways to see our City from a birds’ eye vantage point.

The Elements at Rivers Edge is a one of a kind building in a truly unique area.

It is a place to see and experience if you want to see modern design in its finest form.

The unique floorplans of each unit and the funky finishes and use of space and light are unprecedented in design in our City. It was an absolute feast for the eyes and sense and transported me to a booming metropolis as I dreamed of living the high life in my luxury condo.

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And then there is the cost in dollars.

You will want to budget 2% of the purchase price per year for ongoing monetary expenses.

On the same $300,000 purchase that’s $6,000/year. There will be ongoing costs such as your mortgage, property taxes and insurance but as we all know owning a home is expensive.

There is always the risk that you will have a major expense such as the furnace or a new appliance. And what if your tenant doesn’t pay or the property sits vacant? Having a sufficient buffer protects you from paying these personally.

Budget - sometimes people come in thinking that as long as the mortgage is covered they will be fine to pay the taxes and other expenses out of their own pocket. I would caution a big no!

Your rental is a business and no business can, nor should it, operate in the red.

Sit down and calculate exactly how much you will need to charge each month to be viable.

Will the rental market in your area support the rental amount you need to charge? Have you allowed for all expenses and a buffer?

Banks have excel spreadsheets they use and exact ratios worked out. Ask your mortgage professional to help. We are happy to!

Learn your rights as a landlord. The Landlord Tenant Act is different from province to province. Know yours before you buy. There will be things expected of you as a landlord that you may not be aware of but that you are now legally obligated to fulfill. It’s equally important to know your rights.

Think worst case and plan accordingly.

How do you evict? What is the process for increasing the rent? You need to know.

Know the tax implications. Rental income is income like any other and will need to be reported to the CRA. Having a qualified tax professional on your side can help you avoid short and long term consequences. For example if you have a legal suite in your primary residence you will want to be aware that there could be a capital gain tax implication when you sell.

Use your tax professional and let them know your plans with your rental property so that they are able to help you strategize.

Be realistic. Not every tenant will be perfect. We have all heard the stories.

Your investment may take up to 10 years to be financially viable and in the meantime your blood sweat and tears are likely to be needed.

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Medical

790

LADIES ring with unique colored stone found April 12 in back alley in old Anders. Call to identify, 403-343-9271 SET of three keys with a brass tag found in Anders area. One key is for a Ford vehicle, and other 2 keys are for locks. Call to identify. 403-347-8207.

MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s ofÀces need certiÀed medical ofÀce & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details!

1-888-627-0297.

710

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Caregivers/ Aides

EXPERIENCED Caregiver needed for a Diabetic Mother, $18/hr. Mon. Friday). Please apply to robert_seeliger@ hotmail.com

Oilfield

800

Keyera is currently seeking a Gas Plant Operator at our Gilby Gas Plant.

Dental The Gas Plant is located 60 km northwest of Red Deer. The successful candidate will perform intermediate to senior level operating assignments on plant equipment. Please visit REG. DENTAL Hygienist www.keyera.com for Must be Áexible with hours. further information.

Apply to Healthy Smiles You can sell your guitar Fax resumes attn: for a song...

Corinne or Chrissy or put it in CLASSIFIEDS (403) 347-2133 or email: and we’ll sell it for you! healthysmiles4life@ hotmail.com

740

Medical

790

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates.

A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today; www.canscribe.com.

1-800-466-1535; info@canscribe.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Food Service Supervisor Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time.

10 Vacancies, $13.75 /hr. + medical, dental, life and vision beneÀts. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Experience 1 yr. to less than 2 yrs.

Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Sales & Distributors

830

WIRELESS World Solutions at 107-4747 67 ST, RED DEER, AB, requires a F/T, Perm.

Assistant Manager-Retail with min. 1-2 yrs of related sales exp., ASAP. Duties: Plan, direct and evaluate the operations, Manage staff and assign duties, Resolve customer complaints etc. Wages $26.50/Hr. Email Resume - retailjobs@ mywirelessworld.ca Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

CONTRACT DRIVERS

in AB. Super B exp. req’d.

Home the odd night. Weekends off. 403-586-4558 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Business Opportunities

870

GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader.

Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com.

NEW EXCITING mini VLT’s. Produce buckets of cash monthly. Attracts customers like money magnets. Locations provided. Ground Áoor opportunity. Full details.

Call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

X

880

Misc.

Help

EXPERIENCED GROCERY Clerk/Management Trainee. Must be available evenings and Saturdays. Phone John 780-257-5984.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free.

Visit: awna.com/for-jobseekers.

Employment Training

900

Auctions

1530

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. Tractors, trailers, equipment, antiques & more! East of Bonnyville, Alberta.

Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet.com.

Clothing

1590

NURSES’ uniforms, pants & tops. med. to X large size. $5 each. (approx. 30) good shape.

403-347-2526

EquipmentHeavy

1630

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiÀcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com.

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’.

40’ insulated reefers/freezers. ModiÀcations possible windows, doors, walls, as ofÀce, living work-shop, etc., 40’ Áatrack/bridge.

1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Advocate Opportunities

Tools

CARRIERS NEEDED TO DELIVER FLYERS 2 DAYS A WEEK. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 403-314-4394

Auctions

1530

104 PLACER GOLD CLAIMS - South of Dawson City, Yukon.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. Claims on 60 Mile River & 13 Mile Creek. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

MEIER 2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

1640

METRIC Socket, plus tool box. $100.

403-343-6044

Garden Supplies

1680

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each.

Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/ order.

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961.

Household Furnishings

1720

DINING TABLE, Rectangular, glass top 42x72, with 2 beige faux stone pedestals, used in show home, $200. obo 403-346-6317, 597-2508 GENUINE LA-Z-BOY rocker recliner, beige, $150. 403-877-0825

Household Furnishings

1720

MEDIUM dark wood rectangular table, $50, and wicker patio chair, $50. 403-347-8697 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Misc. for Sale

1760

2 electric lamps, $20.

403-885-5020 AIR CONDITION, DANBY (new in box) 8000 BTU, with remote, 3 spd. fan. $200. 403-358-5568 ALBERTA WIDE stump grinding, postholes, double thick sod sales installation, 2-5 ft. spruce pine trees, mail order: 1-2 ft. starter trees, Àrewood. Text 403-846-3417.

BROTHER electric typewriter, 3 yrs. old, $50.

403-347-8697 CAMPING dishes, Set $35; Air Conditioner, $100.

Tire - Step, $23.

403-343-6044 CONSTRUCTION heater, 220 power required, $50.

403-877-0825 COPPER clad aluminum #2, booster cables $40.

403-343-6044 DIE CAST models, cars, trucks, and motorcycles, biker gifts, replica guns, tin signs, framed pictures, clocks, fairies, and dragons.

Two stores to serve you better, Man Cave and Gold Eagle, entrance 2, Parkland Mall.

ELECTRIC heater, $15.

403-885-5020

Misc. for Sale

1760

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation.

Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@ advancebuildings.com.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext.

400OT. SOFA & chair, very clean. $25. 2 matching table lamps, $5 for set, water cooler, $15. Sony 32” TV with stand, works well FREE. 403-346-6303 VISIT NEWMOM.CA to get money saving coupons that help you save on your favourite brands. 25+ new online and store coupons every month. Check in regularly to see how much you can save! Join newmom.ca today and start saving! Register code LEARN.

1860

INVITATION TO TENDER. Sporting Crown Grazing Lease (NE, Goods NW & SW 36-85-22-W5, 75 AUMs) for sale by tenINVERSION Table, $200. der. Detailed terms of 403-343-6044 tender available by emailing dfrank@peacelaw.com.

Something for Everyone Deliver tenders marked Everyday in Classifieds “JOHNSON TENDER” with 5% of tender before Noon, PAYING CASH For guns, April 30, 2016 to Messner ammo and brass. Licensed Gelineau, Box 6750, 9913 buyer. Norm 306-690-2686 - 100 Ave., Peace River, CELEBRATIONS AB, T8S 1S5. Closing May HAPPEN EVERY DAY 13, 2016. Further informaIN CLASSIFIEDS tion call 780-618-2186.

Travel Packages

1900

SAVE 30% on our Heart of the Arctic Adventure.

Visit Inuit Communities in Greenland and Nunavut aboard the comfortable 198-passenger Ocean Endeavour. Call for details! 1-800-363-7566 or visit www.adventurecanada.com (TICO#04001400).

Livestock

2100

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled.

780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

Horses

2140

FARRIER

403-392-5533 Graduate of the OKLAHOMA Horseshoeing School Serving Red Deer & surrounding areas

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Seed Grain

2200

FORAGE SEED for sale: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc.

Free delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900.

MALT BARLEY GROWERS WANTED for new high yielding specialty craft brewing variety. Attractive terms.

Call Mastin Seeds @ 403-994-2609 for details.

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3020

3 BDRM., main Ár. no pets, no kids, no drugs, mature, quiet adult, fully employed preferred. $650 rent/dd, 1/2 util. 403-348-0530 after 3 SYLVAN: 2 fully furn. rentals, incld’s all utils., $550 - $1300. 403-880-0210

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

AVAIL. May 1, 3 & 4 bdrm. townhouse, 4 appl., hardwood, 2 parking stalls, close to shopping & schools.$975 - $1100 + util. + d.d. 403-506-0054

Suites

3060

MORRISROE MANOR

Lots For Sale

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

4160

Lots Available in Lacombe, Blackfalds, Springbrook Custom build your dream home on your lot or ours.

For more info. call OfÀce - 403-343-6360 Bob - 403-505-8050

Money To Loan

3090

GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

kevin.clarke@camclarkford.com

403.396.0078

Gasoline Alley • Red Deer County

WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

The Spring Fling

Only $49.00 per person per night including breakfast, based on double occupancy! Affordable Mountain Getaways! Offer valid from April 22 through May 31, 2016. To qualify, room must be booked and paid in full at least one day prior to arrival date.

www.thecrossingresort.com 1-800-387-8103

Major Unreserved Bankruptcy Public Auction Sale as awarded by MNP Ltd: Complete Dispersal Of Rainbow

12842-141 Street, Edmonton, AB

12345

2011 DODGE Caliber, only 56,000 km, exc. con., $8,900. 403-406-7600

12345May 17th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm VIEWING: Tuesday, and Sale Day from 9:00 am to Sale Time.

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

Ring 1, Starts At 10am: Selling Office Furniture, Wood Working Tools, Hand & Power Tools, Approx. 20 Trucks 2006 – 2015. Ring 2, Starts At 12pm: Selling Restoration Equipment, Cleaning Equipment And Inventory

Visit www.auctions.ca For More Information, Photos And Listings GARY HANNA AUCTIONS LTD. (780-440-1075) 11303 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton

e Squeezthe MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $

4070

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask.

Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available.

Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k $2.6m. Doug Rue 306-716-2671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

12345

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016, 10:00 am sharp

Steel containers from 8' to 53'.

20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

5070

Icefields Parkway

International Restoration Of Alberta

Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

Vans Buses

The Crossing Resort

Why not join The Crossing Community on GetAssist.com for more great offers?

www.camclarkfordreddeer.com

5040

SUV's

BLACKFALDS, $500, all inclusive. 403-358-1614

Farms/ Land

to our sales Team!

4430

THE NORDIC

Rooms For Rent

Kevin Clark

SERGE’S HOMES

Rental incentives avail.

1 & 2 bdrm. adult bldg. only, N/S, No pets.

403-596-2444

Rental incentives avail.

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S, No pets.

403-596-2444

We are pleased to welcome

with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

2001 WINDSTAR, lady driven 184,000 kms. Exc. cond. $3000. 403-598-1906

Motorcycles

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper

5080

4090

Manufactured Homes

SPRING SALE Now On at Jandel Homes! $21 million in inventory must go and we are ready to deal!

Homes priced from just $99,900. www.AlbertaRTM.com.

WE ARE “Your Total Rural Housing Solution” - Save up to $9000 on your Manufactured Home during our 45 Year Anniversary Celebration. Visit: www.

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2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC

APRIL 30TH

RED DEER COLLEGE STUDENTS $10 ADULTS $25

ALL the bells & whistles!!

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Excellent Condition Never laid down.

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MORE INFO & TICKETS:

(403)318-4653 Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

albertacantwait.com

Service Directory

To advertise your service or business here, call 403.309.3300 Acupuncture

1020

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture & Therapeutic Massage ~ Acute or chronic pain, stress, surgery problems. 4606 - 48 Ave., Red Deer. Walk-ins.

Call or txt 403-350-8883 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Cleaning

1070

SINCERE HOUSEKEEPING Weekly, bi weekly, move ins, move outs.

Honest service you can count on. Call Debbie at 1-403-702-0503 Red Deer area

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542

DAMON INTERIORS

Drywall, tape, texture, Fully licensed & insured.

Free Estimates. Call anytime Dave, 403-396-4176 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

Financial

1170

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Income Tax

1220

MCC Services Income Tax Service since 1998 Competitive Rates Call Mary for an appointment 403 304 5201 mobile service available Email coldcreek@xplornet.com Visit www.mccservconsult.com

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.

Legal Services

1260 Decorators 1310 Painters/

EASY ALBERTA DIVORCE. Free Consultation 1-800-320-2477; www.canadianlegal.org.

CCA Award #1 Paralegal.

A+ BBB Reputation.

26 Years Experience.

Open Mon. - Sat

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

Personal Services

1315

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the REACH OVER 1 Million Canadian Government.

Readers Weekly. Advertise Toll free 1-888-511-2250 Province Wide ClassiÀeds. or www.canadabeneÀt.ca/ Only $269 + GST (based free-assessment on 25 words or less).

Classifieds Call now for details Your place to SELL 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; Your place to BUY www.awna.com

Misc.

Services

1290

Personal Services

1315

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque.

Disability Tax Credit.

Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

Plumbing & Heating

1330

Roofing

1370

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

Yard Care

1430

SECOND 2 NONE aerate, JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER dethatch, clean-up, eaves, Exc. @ Reno’s, Plumb Pro cut grass. Free estimates.

Geary 403-588-2619 Now booking 403-302-7778 SPRING LAWN CLEANUP Call Ken 403-304-0678 Looking for a place to live?

THE ROTOTILLER GUY Take a tour through the Rototilling Services & CLASSIFIEDS Yard Prep. 403-597-3957

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

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LEARNING EFOR LIFE

Red Deer Public Schools Community Programs See Page 2 in the 2015 City of Red Deer Activity Guide for our Law Workshops & ESL Classes

PROOF

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Below are five phone numbers that appear inside our clients’ ads in this week’s Express (includes Special Features & Supplements) Simply match the phone number to the business, fill out the contest form and drop it off at the Express office prior to draw deadline listed.

Note: Express office is closed between noon and 1pm daily.

1-800-333-7995 1-604-221-3890 403-346-3356 403-396-0078 403-782-3626

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403-352-4420

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403-346-3356

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