Red Deer Express, April 27, 2016

INSPIRING: Former Red Deerian

TRASH TALK: Red Deer City

shares story of addiction and transformation in new book โ PG 3

council passes a bylaw to lower the residential trash limit โ PG 4

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TRICKING OUT - Asher William spent some time at Glendale Skate Park in Red Deer recently. Skateboarders, bikers and scooters alike have flocked to the skate parks over the past few weeks to take advantage of the spring-like weather in the City.

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Former City resident recounts addictions and the road back Dwayne Higgins has known Hollywood glitz and despairs of addiction

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS

A

t just 49, Dwayne Higgins has already packed more into his lifetime than

most.

He’s been swept up in the whirlwind of the high life - extraordinary success, enjoying friendships with celebrities and relishing the glitzy life in Hollywood. He’s also known despair and shattering loss - loss of career, money, family and friends - due to the prison of addiction.

But Higgins, who was born in Ottawa but attended high school in Red Deer at Lindsay Thurber, is now living a new kind of life.

But back to the start - the first stirrings of pursuing a show biz career were sparked during an afternoon class working at CKRD radio during his high school days where he underwent training to be an announcer. His path was set. After graduation, he set off for Tinseltown. “I radio announced for about six months and then said I’m going to be an actor,” he recalled. “I had $3,000 in my pocket, hopped on my motorbike when I was 19 and I went to Los Angeles.”

Through sheer ambition and making the right contacts, a glittering world opened up to him both in work and in lifestyle. The acting thing didn’t go as he had hoped, but there’s plenty more to the industry then that. He went on to become an extremely successful props master working on projects from commercials to music videos. Along the way, he met and worked with countless celebrities and top name directors.

“I worked with Madonna, Celine Dion, Jennifer Aniston,” he recalls during a recent interview of his time in Hollywood back in the 90s and early 2000s.

But the good times would come crashing down as he lost himself in a haze of drugs and drinking.

Things drastically changed in just months. “Six years later I’m selling heroin on the corner of Hastings and Main in Vancouver,” he said. “That’s where addiction took me.”

Prior to this, tragedy had also struck several times.

“I had found out my best friend from high school hung himself.”

Another close friend - TV star Glenn Quinn (of the hit show Roseanne) died of a drug overdose in 2002 and that also sent Higgins in a downward spiral.

As the stranglehold of addiction closed in, Higgins also tried to take his own life several times.

At one of his lowest points ever, and through the influence of a nurse here in Red Deer, he found the ‘someone’ he said he’d always been missing - God. Moving in a brand new direction thanks to his vibrant Christian faith, Higgins has a whole new purpose and direction.

He recalls meeting the nurse while being treated at the Red Deer hospital after a suicide at-

“I WORKED WITH MADONNA, CELINE DION, JENNIFER ANISTON. SIX YEARS LATER I’M SELLING HEROIN ON THE CORNER OF HASTINGS AND MAIN IN VANCOUVER. THAT’S WHERE ADDICTION TOOK ME.” DWAYNE HIGGINS tempt in Innisfail.

“We talked about God and what I’d been through and where I was emotionally,” he said. “She told me that I had so much to live for.

It touched my heart deeply and stirred up my emotions. But I could not comprehend what she really meant by this powerful statement. God will use people, places and things in our lives to bring us to him,” he reads from his book.

“Something in my heart softened towards this God that I’d known my whole life. But I’d never chosen to acknowledge him.”

Meanwhile, he’s just released a book titled From Reel to Real detailing his journey from his youth living in Europe as part of a military family to his years in Los Angeles. “In 2011, I was travelling all over Ontario speaking and sharing my testimony. Three to four people after every event would come up to me and say, ‘When is the book coming out?’

A NEW PAGE - Dwayne Higgins, former City resident, recently penned a book on his experiences in Hollywood, battling addiction and creating a change within himself and circumstances. His book, From Reel to Real, shares his story of ambition, success, loss and how he’s gotten his life back on track.

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So God was planting the seed five years ago.”

Shortly after, he spent six months working at an African orphanage and towards the end of his time there, he knew that once he returned to Canada it would be time to start the book.

Not that the road has been clear of obstacles or setbacks.

“Addiction showed up and says, ‘I want to be your friend’,” he explained. “But really, addiction just wants to take everything I love, everything I care about and destroy it. In the end, all addiction wants to do is to destroy you.

“So the book explains my life, my journey. It explains addiction.”

The power of addiction is staggering indeed. He recounts how he lost his long-time fiance, his young daughter, his house, the BMWs and the trappings of wealth and prestige. All the material things he owned - gone auctioned off at a storage facility.

The career that took 15 years to build - gone. He found his best friend dead on my couch from a heroin overdose. He did

three months in L.A. County Jail, which he described as basically hell on earth. Later came the deportation back to Canada. “I pray that this list opens people’s eyes to the incredibly destructive powers of addiction,” he reads.

“All of that happened over a twoyear period.”

He also recalls the day that he got a bottle of Jack Daniels, and his addictions were so incredibly strong that he picked them over my family. ”That’s how incredibly strong your ‘addict’ can be,” he said.

As mentioned, his career had brought him in touch with many big name stars and directors for various shoots. But he also learned that celebrities have all the same struggles common to anyone. “They have kids with addictions, they have marriage and family problems, they’re not happy all the time. Just because they are on a billboard or a TV show, or on the cover of a magazine, they are just people.”

Today, there is no question that Higgins is a changed man.

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he was always searching for and finally found - was God, he said, adding that his Christian faith has brought freedom, purpose and peace to a life that was once so ruined and bent on destruction.

It doesn’t mean the struggles have been swept aside, he said.

For one thing, he hasn’t seen his daughter in 11 years, he said with sadness. But thankfully they do communicate - so there is healing.

Today, he’s looking straight ahead - fully aware of what he’s been through - but intent on sharing his story to give others hope.

“This is a journey ordained by God,” he explained, describing his future in particular. “This is to forward his kingdom, and to let people know about addiction through my story and to tell them about my transformation in coming to Christ. It wasn’t a bolt of lightening - it was a process.

“I will fall, but God will pick me back up again.”

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

City council lowers waste limit per households Come mid-May, Red Deerians can put out three units of garbage

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS Red Deer City council has reduced the residential waste collection limits from five units to three and the new bylaw will come into effect next month.

Council passed third and final reading to reduce the residential waste collection limit at Monday night’s meeting.

The three unit limit will come into effect in mid-May. A unit of waste is defined in the bylaw as a bag or can with a 100 litre capacity so residents will now be able to set out a total of 300 litres of waste each week whether it’s in bags or cans.

“This is definitely a step in the right direction with what we are trying to accomplish with the Waste Management Master Plan,” said Keran Braich, waste diversion specialist. “We understand that this change will call for some households to make some changes to their waste practices, but the positive effects this will have on both the longevity of the landfill and the environment will be well worth it.”

The move is in alignment with the Waste Management Master Plan (WMMP) to reduce Red Deer’s per capita disposal rate to its target of 500 kg per capita per year. Recent surveys and waste audits show that approximately 94% of Red Deer households are already setting out three units of waste or less each week, with the

average household setting out 1.8 units of waste on a weekly basis.

“We feel the timing is right to make this change,” said Braich. “Residents can recycle more than ever now that numbered plastics can go in the blue box, and this new limit will help prepare residents for 2018 when the blue and black cart pilot program wraps up and we look to roll out the full scale automated cart program City-wide.”

“WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS CHANGE WILL CALL FOR SOME HOUSEHOLDS TO MAKE SOME CHANGES TO THEIR WASTE PRACTICES, BUT THE POSITIVE EFFECTS THIS WILL HAVE ON BOTH THE LONGEVITY OF THE LANDFILL AND THE ENVIRONMENT WILL BE WELL WORTH IT.” KERAN BRAICH

First reading was given to the bylaw earlier this month and a number of letters of concern from residents were received by the City. Some comments included people could possibly get frustrated if they

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To help residents transition to the new

three unit limit, the City will be providing each household with a number of courtesy waste tags to use at their convenience.

Outside the provided courtesy waste tags, residents will still be able to purchase extra waste tags for $1 each through City of Red Deer facilities including City Hall, G.H. Dawe, Collicutt Centre and the Recreation Centre. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Proposed BEAT Patrol to be further considered

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS Red Deer City Councillor Buck Buchanan put forward a Notice of Motion that if approved would see a new BEAT Patrol for Red Deer.

The proposed BEAT Patrol, also known as Community Engagement Teams in other municipalities, would work in partnership with the crime prevention services, downtown business associations and insurance companies. It would consist of volunteers and regular members that act as extra eyes and ears for policing through both walkers and bike patrols and act as a presence on the street in the downtown core to deter high crime in the downtown areas.

The group would also assist in community events and prevention awareness activities such as handing out information packages for downtown awareness regarding high crime and

theft areas.

The Notice of Motion also addressed proposed changes to the auxiliary program which were introduced this year resulting in auxiliary members losing peace officer status and being excluded from duties that they once were able to assist with which has brought their minimum volunteer hours from 160 hours to 90 hours. The Notice of Motion stated auxiliary officers could be integral in delivering BEAT Patrol services.

RCMP Supt. Scott Tod said if a BEAT Patrol was put into action, it would require the City to hire nine additional full-time RCMP officers.

Meanwhile, the Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) is in support of the Notice of Motion.

“I am delighted to see such a notice put forward by a member of City council. It is exactly what our downtown needs,” said

Amanda Gould, executive director for the Downtown Business Association. “An ongoing and predictable RCMP presence downtown in any capacity would be a huge step forward. The visibility of patrol members would provide reassurance to visitors, act as a deterrent to criminals and would go a long way in changing the perception of our downtown.

We have so many great things going on down here but negative perceptions around personal safety often act as deterrents to visitors and it’s time to change that.”

Council referred the Notice of Motion to the Community Safety Ad Hoc Committee for further consideration. The City will also continue to monitor the situation regarding the deployment of auxiliary officers. The Ad Hoc Committee is expected to bring forward a safety strategy in the coming months. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Red Deerians face 3.13 per cent tax hike this year City council gives first reading to Tax Rate Bylaw on Monday

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS Red Deer City council gave first reading to the tax rate bylaw that, if approved, will see a 3.13% tax increase this year.

The combined tax increase is needed to fund the municipal tax requirement and the requisitioned amounts from Alberta Education and Piper Creek Foundation.

“OUR MUNICIPAL TAXES ARE USED FOR SERVICES RANGING FROM MAINTAINING OUR ROADS AND PARKS, TO PROVIDING POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. IT’S ABOUT COLLECTING ENOUGH TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SERVICES FOR RED DEER RESIDENTS.” JOANNE PARKIN

“The City is required under legislation to collect education taxes at the tax rates prescribed by the Province to fund education and that will impact tax increases this year,” said Joanne Parkin, revenue and assessment services manager.

For the 2016 tax year, the City of Red Deer will collect more than

$43.7 million in property taxes on behalf of the Government of Alberta to fund education. In accordance with the Property Tax Bylaw, the City will collect $125.1 million in approved municipal taxes to fund programs and services.

“Administration’s proposed municipal tax increase is 2.22 per cent for residential, 1.52 per cent for multi-family, and 3.48 percent for non-residential property, but when you add the education requirement, it results in the same total tax increase for each property type,” said Parkin.

A residential home assessed at $325,000 for 2016 that has experienced the average change in assessed value would pay $7.05 per month more in total property tax. This would bring the total annual tax bill from $2,704 to $2,789, an increase of $85 annually.

“Our municipal taxes are used for services ranging from maintaining our roads and parks, to providing police and emergency services,” said Parkin. “It’s about collecting enough to provide necessary services for Red Deer residents.”

City council heard that 71% of municipal taxes collected stay in the City, 28% go towards the province to fund education and less than 1% goes to the Piper Creek Foundation.

“I think one of the key features on this is that we have been very deliberate in endeavouring to be a business-friendly City and I will also make note of the fact that Red Deer does not

have a business tax over and above that and no machinery and equipment tax as well as no hotel tax,” said Mayor Tara

Veer. “When you look at municipalities such as Calgary, they do exercise some of those levies.”

The Tax Rate Bylaw will come

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

OPINION City takes ‘green’ step with cutting garbage allowance Red Deer City council made a step in the right direction earlier this week as they voted in favour of a policy change that will see the residential waste collection program unit limit reduced from five units to three.

The change is in alignment with the Waste Management Master Plan (WMMP).

With council’s decision to reduce the weekly unit limit for residential waste collection it is in turn making progress in reducing Red Deer’s per capita disposal rate to its target of 500 kg per capita per year.

Yes, for some residents this will require a change in behaviour. Some Red Deerians are used to throwing everything in the garbage, whether it can be recycled or not. Paying more attention to recyclables will not only be better for the environment as a whole, but it will be beneficial for the City as well.

But for most, this change won’t be hard as survey data of resident behaviour has

shown that the average number of waste units set out by households in Red Deer is 1.8 units per week with 6% of residents consistently setting out four or more units on a weekly basis. A unit of waste is defined as a bag or can with a 100 litre capacity. The City uses the term unit as bags and cans come in various shapes and sizes. A unit of garbage is used to ensure consistency in determining how much waste can be set out.

Recent surveys also show that 77% of residents indicated they would support the limit reduction following the recent recycling expansion to include all numbered plastics in the blue box program.

This is good news as the new three unit limit is set to begin mid-May. Previously, the residential waste collection program allowed residents to place up to five units of waste for weekly collection as well as unlimited recycling and yard waste collection.

Residents will continue to have the option of purchasing extra waste tags for $1 per tag, which can be affixed to a garbage bag. Extra units of waste set out without the extra waste tags will simply be left behind and can be set out the following week, or taken to the Waste Management Facility.

Part of the proposed policy change includes extra waste tags being available for purchase at City facilities for $1. It is proposed that households would receive a select number of waste tags to help transition to the new waste collection limit.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out, as we suspect alleyways will be more littered with trash bags of people who rebel against the new bylaw.

There are several ways that residents can start to scale back their waste output including increased recycling, especially now that all numbered plastics are acceptable in the blue box.

Bulky plastic containers and bottles

should now be placed in the blue box, reducing waste output. Additionally, organic waste including food scraps accounts for about 40% of a typical household’s garbage. Reducing food waste, taking part in the yard waste collection program and backyard composting will significantly cut down on organic waste.

Residents can also set out an unlimited amount of recyclables and yard waste each week. However, each yard waste bag or can must weigh less than 25 kg (55 lbs.)

Meanwhile, council also heard the blue (recyclables) and black (garbage) cart pilot is scheduled to start in Red Deer next month and will see collection frequency reduced to bi-weekly.

A full scale bi-weekly blue and black cart program is scheduled for 2018 following the green cart (organic waste) roll out in 2017. This is also good news and leadership shown by our City council. We applaud them for these initiatives.

Practicum student excited for new challenges My name is Cole Swier and for the next month I will be working at the Red Deer Express as a practicum student.

I felt it necessary to introduce myself to all the readers instead of being a stranger, so here’s a little bit about me.

I was born and raised just outside of Rimbey, and although Rimbey may only be a small dot on a map and an even smaller community if you end up visiting there, the small town mentality I developed growing up helped shape me into the person I am today.

Seeing the same familiar faces every day showed me firsthand the importance that community plays in everyday life.

Despite having not grown up in Red Deer, I

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SWIER have been either directly or indirectly involved in the community for as long as I can remember.

Whether it be through sporting events and cheering on the Red Deer Rampage lacrosse team, or even family memories of the times spent downtown, the Red Deer community has had a huge influence on how I see the world.

One such way is that from a very young age sports was a huge part of

my family.

Unfortunately being the youngest of three boys and not being particularly interested in sports, I always did what I could to stand out and be my own unique individual. One of the many ways I went about this was through my love of reading, writing, and movies.

During the long, cold, hockey-fueled drives throughout Alberta, I found solace in reading and storytelling to help pass the time. Before my parents knew what hit them, their youngest son had developed an unmatched imagination and creative drive.

Despite my imagination dwindling as I grew older, I honed my creative craving to the best of my ability.

Like many students, di-

rectly after high school I had very little idea what I wanted to do for a career.

What I did know is that I loved technology, I enjoyed displaying my creative side and I wanted to work with a wide assortment of people.

With only that knowledge and an impulse to move I decided to pack my bags and head down south to Lethbridge College where enrolled in the brand new Digital Communications and Media (DCM) diploma program.

During my time at Lethbridge College I began learning the basics of journalism and used my already developing drive for storytelling to further my passion into future career goals.

One such way I refined my journalist craft at col-

lege was through extensive hands-on experience.

Throughout my two years in Lethbridge I interviewed a vast variety of fascinating subjects ranging from college program chairs to local radio personalities.

My personal favorite interview was during the 2015 federal election in which I was assigned the election profile piece on the local comedian and Rhinoceros Party candidate.

It was while working on this story that I finally realized why journalism was the perfect career path for myself.

A few years ago, I never would have thought of myself as an aspiring journalist, although looking back the pieces seem to fit perfectly.

Even after graduating from college I push myself to meet new people, I still love writing and storytelling and I always wanted a career where I would be learning new things.

So in a quick wrap up - I am young, creative, determined and most importantly I’m ready to share the stories of the community.

What I may lack in experience, I make up for in my ability to be persistent and dedicated. Although I may not be writing for the Red Deer Express for a long time, I look forward to the weeks ahead and getting a little bit closer to the oneof-a-kind Red Deer community.

After everything that Central Alberta has given me, I think that it’s time I give back.

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Minister of senior and housing visits Red Deer

BY COLE SWIER RED DEER EXPRESS The future of senior citizens in Alberta shines a little bit more brightly after some major announcements at the 2016 Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association (ASCHA) Convention and Trade Show which was held in Red Deer on Wednesday.

The event usually brings together more than 300 delegates representing seniors housing operators/providers as well as guest speakers including Lori Sigurdson, Alberta’s minister of seniors and housing.

During her speech, Sigurdson touched on the provincial budget and highlighted that over the next five years the Alberta government is looking to funnel $1.2 billion into senior housing.

Of that money, at least $60 million will be used for upgrading fire and safety systems in 6,600 senior lodges and continuing care units across Alberta.

Sigurdson said the government is looking at focusing on four main points in relation to assisting senior citizens.

She specified that the areas they are looking at allocating funds are increasing both the availability and quality of housing and integrating more services and supports for senior citizens.

“By focusing on these main priority areas, I am confident that we will make a significant impact on Albertans in the short and longer term,” said Sigurdson.

Although she clarified that the money being spent on Alberta will assist the province as a whole instead of senior citizens specifically, she also added the

money being spent would help further Alberta’s economy as well.

“This investment doesn’t just build homes, it will also create jobs locally and across the province. It will put Albertans back on track and move Alberta forward.”

Sigurdson also announced the government would be accepting the Association’s

request for a $150,000 grant. One of the major ways the grant money will be spent is helping to create an online senior housing directory as well as further education within the Association’s members.

Irene Martin-Lindsay is the executive director of ASCHA and said with this grant she hopes to continue the organization’s efforts in developing a provincial

housing plan for senior citizens.

“We are working with every other organization that is impacted. There is the Alberta Continuing Care Association, there is the Alberta Network of Public Housing agencies and we are working with all of them to try to get all of our voices to make a housing plan strategy for this province,” said Martin-Lindsay.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

City moving forward with initiative for building community

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS The City of Red Deer has made a commitment with the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD) and is moving forward on their initiatives to create a welcoming and inclusive community.

Tymmarah Zehr, a human resources specialist with a focus on diversity and inclusion, works with the City to create a framework to roll out the 10 common commitments through the CMARD. After months of gathering community input and research, Zehr and other community members are facilitating a conference next month at the Westerner to share the information gathered and the vision of the City.

The Fostering Diverse Communities conference takes place on May 12th from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and May 13th from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The event is free and all members of the community are invited to take part.

Zehr has been facilitating community talks with various groups to gather information that will be used in the Welcoming and inclusive Communities Network, which will gather in November, and assess the work to be done locally.

The Network is not a formal committee of the City of Red Deer,

but is led by Zehr and is meant to assist the City in gathering information to move forward on its processes.

“Internally, we have education and awareness programs in place. Anyone who is City staff who is a full-time, permanent employee, must take the introduction to diversity and inclusion,” began Zehr.

“They learn about existing initiatives in the City and legislation related to it. We talk about who the different populations are in the community that might face discrimination, and what barriers they face.”

The CMARD is a division of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The CMARD initiative has 10 common commitments that are carried out within the signed communities, and each city has a different plan based on the needs identified in the community.

In March 2013, the City of Red Deer council passed a motion to become a signatory to the CMARD agreement.

“A municipality the size of Edmonton or Calgary is going to have different needs and resources than somewhere the size of Red Deer, Lethbridge or Grande Prairie, and all of that would be different in a smaller town,” Zehr said.

She said the goal of the Fostering Diverse Communities conference

is to create conversation in the community, and to inform people on how the City is working towards being a welcoming and inclusive community.

The conference has a number of speakers that will engage in a variety of topics, from creating diversity and inclusion frameworks to the transgender experience, creating inclusive spaces for persons with disabilities and welcoming newcomers.

“One of the biggest things to becoming a welcoming and inclusive community is also not assuming that we, as people who are not part of a visible minority, know what

is best for people who are being discriminated against,” Zehr said.

“We have to include those people in the conversations to ask what they experience and what we can do to stop it. That is a huge emphasis in our framework. We can’t make the assumption that everybody has the same needs.

“Having a framework for diversity means having a vision, gathering resources, sharing information, awareness, campaigning and some way of measuring and evaluating what you’re doing. I’m creating one here in the City of Red Deer, and at the conference we will have someone from Edmonton speak

to that city’s framework.”

According to the UNESCO web site, the 10 common commitments are grouped under three broad umbrellas of the municipality as a guardian of public interest, the municipality as an organization in the fulfillment of human rights and the municipality as a community that shares responsibility for respecting and promoting human rights and diversity.

The commitments can be viewed online on the UNESCO web site, and the City of Red Deer web site also provides links for similar information. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

FAMILY TIME - Merceydez Beaverbones, 2, had a blast on the swing at the Bower Ponds park, as she enjoyed time with her sister Madison and her mother this past weekend.

Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express

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Sylvan Lake citizens denied access to urgent care funding

ARE YOU TIRED OF LIVING IN

BY JENNA SWAN COURTESY OF SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Samson. “Do you think it’s adequate for a senior or a small child to have to leave their home, leave their community in The 22,000 residents of Sylvan Lake and the dead of the night and go to Red Deer area, along with the over 750,000 tourists where they will sit in an emergency room the Town sees annually have once again all night when it could have been treated been denied access to an urgent care in their own town? facility following the release of the 2016 “He made it very clear to us that there Alberta Budget. was no money and he indicated there had The Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care been no new net service investment in his Committee has been lobbying for a fa- entire duration of his time at AHS which cility that would allow doctors to treat means for 15 years there has been no patients after hours since 2011. The previ- investment in anything new in the area.” ous Progressive Conservative government The total provincial budget is listed at approved the project only to have the $51.1 billion, of which $20.4 billion went funding cut once the NDP took power fol- to health. lowing last year’s election.

Alberta Health Services receives the Two other municipalities were also bat- bulk of the funding at $14.3 billion, which tling for 24-hour urgent includes a $175 million incare facilities, with Airdrie, crease this year. a Wildrose run constit“We were looking for a very uency and Beaverlodge, a small amount of money in “FORTY PER CENT 2016 to finish planning,” said Progressive Conservative OF THE ENTIRE constituency, being denied Samson. funding alongside Sylvan “All we were asking for BUDGET WENT Lake. was $200,000 to finish planTO HEALTH AND Currently patients in ning so we were ready to roll OF THAT WE GOT Sylvan Lake see their family in 2017. Forty per cent of the doctor during regular clinic NOT A SINGLE entire budget went to health hours with an after-hours and of that we got not a sinCENT, WE’RE service being provided in gle cent, we’re talking about TALKING ABOUT closed clinics by a local $20.4 billion that went to $20.4 BILLION group of doctors. health and I find that deHowever, as of June 1st, plorable.”

WENT TO HEALTH local physicians will no lonDon MacIntyre, InnsifailAND I FIND THAT ger be offering this service Sylvan Lake MLA stated the DEPLORABLE.” due to concerns of both palack of funding for urgent tient and physician safety. care in Sylvan Lake was The local doctors involved “very tragic.

SUSAN SAMSON with the group will no lon“The urgent care consulger be taking new patients tants demonstrated that the but will continue to provide operational costs of operatafter hours phone service to their existing ing urgent care in Sylvan Lake was equal patients. to or less than the cost of providing E.R. Susan Samson, Urgent Care Committee services in Red Deer at the hospital,” exchair, explained the lack of funding for plained MacIntyre. urgent care in the community will mean “So the net cost to the government is zero extra time spent in Red Deer Regional right now. It astounds me that in a budget Hospital’s emergency room for many resi- this large, the government couldn’t find dents of Sylvan Lake and area. $200,000 this year to help the 22,000 people Samson added because many of the in the area to have access to urgent care in visits residents make to RDRH are non the future. This is beyond ridiculous.” life-threatening they end up waiting for Samson added she wished to stress the hours to see a doctor and adding addi- impact this decision will have not only on tional stress to the hospital - often times Sylvan Lake but also on neighboring partwith a very unhappy child in the middle ners – the Town of Eckville, the Town of of the night.

Bentley, Red Deer and Lacombe Counties “We’ve known the on-call service was as well as the five summer villages. struggling and now it comes at the same On May 25th at 7 p.m. there will be time our funding was shut out so it’s a a public rally held at the Sylvan Lake bit disappointing. With no on-call after Community Centre. hours, no urgent care and not being able “We hope to pack the building and the to see a doctor unless you were already a parking lot to get the word out about what patient of theirs - what are people to do?” is happening and how it affects it,” said asked Samson. “This government does Samson. “We would like to start a major not recognize the crisis we are facing and letter writing campaign and express to we are not going to take it anymore.” residents and the government that we Following a meeting with Sarah want to see funding for planning in 2016 Hoffman, minister of health, in December, and funding for implementation in 2017 Samson and the Committee were referred and that is the bottom line. to Alberta Health Services Central Zone “If we can gather the momentum and where they were told by Vice President get people behind us then maybe there’s Kerry Bales that were was no chance of a chance they will reopen our case and funding for the project. have a better look. This isn’t the end of the “Alberta Health Services suggests that urgent care conversation in Sylvan Lake.” what we have is adequate,” explained editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

CITY BRIEFS BARD ON BOWER Prime Stock Theatre presents Bard on Bower 2016, the sixth season of Red Deer’s festival celebrating 400 years of the works of William Shakespeare.

Presented on the outdoor stage at Bower Ponds July 14th – 31st. The festival features, Julius Caesar and Love’s Labour’s Lost performed in repertory, and a chamber/pocket production of Othello.

All year long, across the globe, events are occurring celebrating the works of this prolific poet

who died in 1616.

Tickets remain free again this year, but donations are appreciated.

Organizers say that new this year is a pocket-production of a Shakespearean classic, performed for a limited audience on an intimate stage, in the Bower Ponds Pavilion – enjoy a short ‘chamber performance’ of Othello using only five actors ($20 tickets available at the door).

Also, there will be a musical cabaret at Fratters on select days in July.

by Mark Weber Meanwhile, Prime Stock Theatre is also seeking additional corporate partners to help present this family friendly event, organizers say.

Those interested in supporting Bard on Bower are encouraged to contact them at 403–3423511 or by email at info@primestocktheatre.com.

For more information about the event, check out www. primestocktheatre.com, ‘like’ Prime Stock Theatre on facebook or follow them on Twitter @PrimeStock.

STUDENTS HELPING OUT Through to April 30th, École Secondaire Notre Dame High School Grade 12 students will be taking part in the annual graduating class service project called Step-Up in hopes to raise $45,000 for Parkland School.

Teams comprising of six students, a teacher and a parent will be working together to raise a minimum $2,016 and compete in daily school challenges to earn points.

On April 30th (the final day)

all teams will be competing in challenges for a full day. Prizes will be awarded to the teams who raise the most money and earn the greatest number of points. One hundred per cent of the money raised will be going to Parkland School.

DANCE OFF RAISES $250,000 The 2016 Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off has raised a whopping $250,000 for Women’s Outreach Julietta’s Place.

David Brant, dancing a jive freestyle with Natalie Brooks of Chair Tease Dance Studio, won the Technical Award and was also pronounced the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off 2016 reigning champion.

Celebrity dancer Dusty Daines won the ‘Most Funds Raised Award’.

Barb Barber, executive director at Women’s Outreach, said, “This has been such an amazing experience and we are very grateful.

The Dance Off proceeds will pay off the mortgage on Julietta’s Place. This relieves some of the financial stress to our agency operations. Plus we now have funds to put towards the much needed building maintenance reserve. What a success!

“The Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off brought the community together in a very unique way. It allowed us to share the story of Julietta’s Place with our community and raise awareness for the programs and services provided through The Outreach Centre.

“We are indeed very grateful to the cabinet and to all of Red Deer for the tremendous support.”

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S BIGGEST GARAGE SALE IS BACK The Red Deer & District SPCA Garage Sale is back again.

Each year the community comes together to donate their household and personal items to contribute to this massive sale.

Volunteers spend weeks sorting, organizing and pricing items for the three-day sale. The entire Pidherney Curling Centre will be filled with every item imaginable including antiques and collectibles, officials say.

“We are asking our community to please consider sorting and saving their items for the sale and bringing them to the Pidherney Curling Centre during assigned collection times,” reads a release.

From May 11th-May 29th organizers will accept donations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We ask that donations be gently used and clean. We do not accept clothing, shoes, large appliances, TVs, computers, tires, mattresses or box springs. We will refuse these and broken items as we cannot incur the cost of disposal. Donations will only be accepted at the Pidherney Curling Centre, we cannot take them at the shelter.”

The sale will be held on June 3rd from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; June 4th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 5th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year the SPCA will also hold the Plants for Pets fundraiser during the sale. Ever-Green Greenhouses will be on location to sell beautiful plants in support of the Red Deer & District SPCA. Pre-orders will also be available.

Mr. Mikes will be there as well to serve up BBQ during the afternoon of June 3rd.

“Funds raised from our garage sale will support vital lifesaving care for our animals. In 2015, we raised over $40,000 and we hope to surpass that this year.”

FRENCH IMMERSION AT CAMILLE In September, École Camille J. Lerouge School will become a fully French Immersion Catholic school.

French immersion will continue to be offered to Kindergarten to Grade 9 students, but this gives a French experience beyond academic learning, officials say.

Students will have the opportunity to experience the French language more inside and outside the classroom with extra-curricular activities, school teams and clubs.

“A full immersion centre will benefit our students as the French language will be used in more aspects of the school day,” said Principal Dorice Swensrude at École Camille J. Lerouge School. “Ultimately we feel that a single track French Immersion Centre will allow our students to develop exemplary French language skills.”

After an increase in French immersion enrollment and input from stakeholders/parents, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools decided to move forward with a fully French immersion school.

The Division wanted to give parents the choice to send their children to a fully French Immersion Catholic school.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

RED DEER EXPRESS 11

Remembering the impact of the Irish Uprising The First World War ranks as one of the most horrific conflicts in mankind’s history.

Michael

DAWE However, by 1916, a certain acceptance, or, perhaps more accurately, a numbness, had set in with respect to the War. Battle lines along the great Western Front ground into a massive bloody stalemate.

The great shocks such as the introduction of poison gas as a weapon of mass destruction in the spring of 1915, failed to break that stalemate.

Millions of men remained bogged down in filthy, bloody trenches. Pitched battles were only able to move the lines a couple of kilometres in either one direction or the other.

In 1916, there were two events which brought new shocks to an increasingly war-weary Great Britain and Canada.

The first was the great fire which leveled the Canadian Parliament buildings on Feb. 3rd, 1916.

The exact cause of the massive blaze remains a mystery. Some people concluded that the fire was likely caused by a careless smoker. Others felt that the fire was a terrorist act by an enemy alien, intent on wiping out the national centre of government.

With the high emotions of wartime, the second explanation had more public support than the first. Consequently, many felt that Canada had been the victim of a surprise attack by the enemy on home soil.

The Irish Uprising was also unexpected, despite many decades of turmoil over ‘home rule’ for Ireland. While Irish autonomy had almost been achieved when the War broke out, many powerful Irish nationalists agreed that the issue could be postponed until peace was restored.

Many hoped that support for the War effort would strengthen the case for Irish independence.

However, ardent nationalists increasingly disagreed.

They saw no need to shed more Irish blood in a war for the British Empire, particularly as the War became more bloody and futile.

They also rightly predicted that an ideal time to strike would be while the British government had its attention riveted on the War. The element of surprise would be increased by acting during a traditional time of religious observance and peace – Eastertime. Hence the violent Irish Uprising commenced on April 24th (Easter Monday), 1916.

The rebels failed to gather the widespread public support they had been expecting.

Nevertheless, they still caught the British Army badly off guard. They were able to seize the central part of Dublin with a relatively small number of insurgents. They were then able to hold on for several days as the British scrambled to organize a counter-attack.

Finally, by April 29th, the British army was able to crush the Uprising, largely by the heavy shelling of the rebel-held areas of the city. The rebels also became agreeable to an end of the fighting, in order to

SAD CHAPTER - The ruins of the General Post Office building in the heart of Dublin, Ireland, April 1916. prevent more loss of civilian life.

For some time, it was hard for the people of Canada to figure out what was actually happening.

For propaganda reasons, the British Army kept claiming that they were on top of the situation, while the ongoing fighting proved that was not true.

However, despite the lack of candour by the authorities, opinion in Red Deer as well as across Canada and in many parts of Ireland, was that the rebels had stabbed the Empire “in the back” in a most treasonous way.

The British authorities therefore felt emboldened to act decisively and brutally after the ceasefire.

Large numbers of suspects were arrested. Rebel leaders were executed, even if they had been badly wounded in the fighting.

The harsh, if not unexpected, backlash created a counter-backlash in public opinion. ‘Traitors’ increasingly were viewed as ‘martyrs’ to an ancient cause, particularly in Ireland, but also amongst a number of Irish Canadians and Irish sympathizers.

Reaction in Canada remained muted, as strict press control prevented any expressions of sympathy for Irish republicanism.

Red Deer and other Alberta newspapers wrote long editorials about the “perfidy” and treason of the Uprising.

However, in Ireland itself, the push for independence became more radical and passionate after the First World War was over. Home rule was finally established in 1922.

That was followed by a bitter Irish civil war as the consequences of independence were thrashed out.

The ‘loss of Ireland’ was one of the first indications that the vast British Empire was beginning to crack and collapse.

photo from the National Library of Ireland.

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Road Hockey Challenge What:

Adult, Co-ed Road Hockey Tournament in conjunction with Memorial Cup festivities Minimum 7Minimum members/team 7 members/team

When:

Tournament runs May 22-26 Register early to choose your team’s preferred day to play Three games guaranteed (all played in one afternoon)

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Parkland Pavillion, Westerner Grounds (next to the beer gardens)

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Register your team by contacting tournament chair Ryan Morcom e: MemorialCupRoadHockey@gmail.com p: 403.358.9555

No entry fee required.

Teams are asked to get a $250 Corporate Sponsor as well as collect individual pledges.

The team that raises the most money will win tickets to a Memorial Cup game (max 12 tickets).

All proceeds will go to support youth initiatives and programs in Red Deer.

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12 RED DEER EXPRESS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

City continues to move forward with Riverlands

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS The Greater Downtown Action Plan (GDAP) continues to move forward at a steady pace, according to Director of Planning Services Tara Lodewyk.

The GDAP was first introduced in 2008, adopted in 2009 and evolves to meet the needs of citizens and economic constraints, but remains an active document in shaping Red Deer.

The plan focuses on three

major areas of the City the Riverlands community, the Railyards community and historic downtown.

The plan contains 46 recommendations, 34 of which are underway or have been completed to this point. The Ross Street Patio attractions and Taylor Drive infrastructure changes are some of the more notable changes as a result of the GDAP. “With the upgrades and changes we’ve seen downtown, it has allowed expe-

riences and businesses to come downtown, and now it’s the Riverlands’ turn,” Lodewyk said.

“We have the infrastructure being completed and in place and now we can build the experience of that neighbourhood.

There has been a little bit of physical work done to Riverlands, with the moving of the intersection and the reconfiguration of how we enter into Riverlands.

As well, there’s been a lot of behind the scenes work

going on.”

Lodewyk said currently there is a focus on sustaining some of the projects already being completed, and lots of planning being done for Riverlands.

She said the City is currently working on detailed designs for Alexander Way to support the intersection changes put in place, and are now looking at investment attraction and retention - essentially, how to get construction into Riverlands and support

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“WITH THE UPGRADES AND CHANGES WE’VE SEEN DOWNTOWN, IT HAS ALLOWED EXPERIENCES AND BUSINESSES TO COME DOWNTOWN, AND NOW IT’S THE RIVERLANDS’ TURN.” TARA LODEWYK

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the needs of citizens.

As well, Lodewyk said the City’s work last year of burying power lines in the Riverlands has laid good foundations to add more to the area.

“There was work done on the intersection between Taylor and Ross Street, and there will be some upgrades to 53rd Street, which comes from the pedestrian bridge and connects all the way to downtown and Riverlands.

We’re doing detailed design of that now and will soon start seeing construction there,” she said.

“City planning always moves in cycles. We do a ton of planning, and then we change lines on paper, put things in the ground, build the bones of a new project, and then we eventually lead into what the public sees. Riverlands is at the point where we are going to start seeing things happen.”

Lodewyk said the initiatives were prioritized to help transition from one project to the next. She said although the Railyards are an important focus of the GDAP, that area will see revitalization after the

completion of Riverlands projects.

She said the GDAP has changed and been assessed to best suit the needs of the City.

“With Riverlands, there have been some tweaks in terms of how that area will move forward. You’re going to see an update come to the plan this spring, with a few land use changes and minor things like that,” she explained.

“All that’s doing is building on the information we have available. Every time we do another study or more work and detail design, we’re learning.

We compare that against the economy, trends and needs and then make changes and continue to build.

“It’s really been about evolving our plans closer to seeing the final products.”

Citizens will not see major construction in the Riverlands area this year, but will see a little bit of work started on 48th St. As well, some minor upgrades will occur on 53rd St., leading from Railyards into the downtown core.

“We haven’t deviated from the GDAP vision and are not amending that document. We’re implementing it in the different areas in different stages, but the eye is still on that 25-year vision. We’re always looking to that great vision and letting that guide our developments. Every day, that vision helps us to decide what will be done as a City,” Lodewyk said.

The document continues to be implemented through a variety of City initiatives and upgrades, with pending changes to be seen later this spring. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Input sought for new makerspace facility

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS Vincent Wolfe is working hard to bring a makerspace to Central Alberta - a place for artists, creators, builders and educators to work together to develop their interests.

Appropriately titled Central Alberta Makerspace, Wolfe’s group is slowly but surely building in numbers and gaining ground towards a tangible space where they can get together and work on their creations.

“A makerspace is a place where people can work together collaboratively and move across different mediums of creation,” he explains.

“You can get woodworkers, electronics experts, people working with textiles, 3D-printing - a huge variety of disciplines that can connect to each other, and a space to share all of that information with each other.”

Currently, the group is looking into an industrial space for projects and trying to build awareness. Wolfe said he’s really hoping people reach out to him and explain their interests so the space can best suit the needs of those interested.

“You have to kind of create zones in the makerspace based on the tools available and what the group needs. It becomes a huge collaborative effort in finding what tools will meet the broadest needs initially, and then adding more tools as the space grows,” he said.

In addition to actual tools, Wolfe said he’s hoping to engage experts and businesses in sharing what they do with the community. He said his goal to engage a wide variety of people that may be able to work together in this designated space to build up each others’ ideas, share information, share skills and help each other better their own craft.

“I want to make sure that people can come to our space and learn something, create something or teach something,” Wolfe said.

“IF I MAKE A SPACE PERFECT FOR ME - THAT’S GREAT, BUT IT MIGHT ONLY WORK FOR ONE OR TWO OTHER PEOPLE. THAT’S NOT THE GOAL, SO I’M LOOKING FOR MORE INPUT.” VINCENT WOLFE

“It’s a cycle. You learn something new, you use that to make something and then you share

those skills with someone else.

That’s what makes a makerspace successful - sharing those skills with other people. That’s how you expand.”

Right now, the group is organizing their initial ideas and needs via their facebook page, Central Alberta Makerspace.

Wolfe said he’s excited to get the group into a tangible location where the members can come together.

“Lots of our members have interests, but don’t have a space to work. They’re in garages and basements, or small rooms in their homes - that’s where a makerspace comes in. It gives everyone a place to work collaboratively - or individually around other people who can share their knowledge.”

Wolfe said he wants the space to be a social, community gathering space where people will continue the cycle of learn, make and teach. Right now, he said the

three areas of focus are on gathering community input, seeking the help of experts and figuring out the needs of the group.

“Having people contact me about their interests gives me an idea of what the space will need to be,” he said.

“If I make a space perfect for me - that’s great, but it might only work for one or two other people. That’s not the goal, so I’m looking for more input. As well, we really need businesses to come forward and support us with education, gathering tools or monetary help if they can.

“Education is huge - we need experts on a variety of subject matter to come share their knowledge.”

Wolfe encourages people to connect through the facebook group for now, but to continue to help share the idea of the makerspace to allow it to grow within the community. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

Upcoming permaculture event

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS This year’s Introduction to Permaculture event seeks to bring some exciting new changes to the program, including three potential urban homestead tours, and time dedicated to implementing newlearned practices.

Rene Michalak, project lead and certified permaculture facilitator, said the event is focused on promoting changes in conceptual design that utilize and promote nature within urban living.

Tickets to the April 29th event are $250, which includes lunches, the tour experiences and information sessions. All pro-

ceeds raised are being used to certify the Centre for Urban Agriculture in Alberta as an Urban Permaculture Research Institute.

“Up until this particular offering, it’s been an indoor experience. It was very much about presentations and having discussions as opposed to taking what we’re discussing into the real world. The difference now is that we have a number of residences and community projects happening in Red Deer that we can use as examples for what permaculture looks like in practice,” said Michalak.

The event begins with tours of urban homesteads that have utilized permaculture designs. Michalak said these tours

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Saturday and Sunday will keep attendees indoors for the morning with information sessions on principles, design concepts and recognizing patterns in nature that can inspire a focus on permaculture. Afterwards, attendees will join the hosts outdoors as they visit ongoing and potential projects, including the Piper Creek Restoration Site.

“We can explore the basic aspects of permaculture and see how they are active in landscapes, or we can identify principals of an area outline and make suggestions on improvements or things we’ve missed. That’s going to be about getting people to be critical thinkers in conceptual designs through exercises,” Michalak said.

“On Sunday, it will be about taking the existing design principles of the Piper Creek project and coming up with a design for another potential project site that is being looked into.”

Permaculture is, according to Michalak, the harmonious integration of landscape and people - providing their food, energy, shelter, and other material and non-material needs in a sustainable way.

“Permaculture is a more broad approach to sustainable living, as opposed to just growing your own food,” Michalak said.

“Food is a great common denominator among all of us - we all need to eat and we all understand that. This event teaches people how to take permaculture to a whole-property level and integrate your water use, your electricity, food production, waste management, all of it. It’s about being sustainable on your own footprint. We can all do that on our own properties and it’s great.”

The event is being hosted by the Centre for Urban Agriculture in Alberta, with all proceeds from the event being used to certifying the organization. Registration is available through Rene at rene@urbanpermaculture.ca.

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Farmers’ Market set to launch in new location

BY COLE SWIER RED DEER EXPRESS Ranging from freshly baked treats and handmade crafts to everything in-between, the Red Deer Farmers’ Market is gearing up for another successful year.

Surprisingly enough this year things at the Market At Red Deer are shaping up a little differently as they have temporarily relocated to the Memorial Centre parking lot beside Lindsay Thurber High School.

The move follows the news that Red Deer was chosen to host the 2019 Canada Winter Games and the new arena is being constructed where the market is usually held.

Of the 40 plus years that the Red Deer Farmers’ Market has been running, 36 of those years were spent at the old location so a change could prove some getting used to.

Dennis Moffat is the owner and operator of the market and says one of the drawbacks of the new area is the slightly smaller space available for the market. He did stress that despite the smaller space, the market is moving to the most ideal space available.

“I looked at many, many locations but this seems to be the best one for everyone

concerned. There were problems in every other location I looked at and the only other suitable one was way out of town,” said Moffat.

Moffat also added that returning vendors will be given slightly more priority then new merchants and ensured that they are doing all they can do with what they have been given.

“We’ll do the best we can, it’ll just be a little bit harder to get into the market from now on and you’ll have to wait your turn.

What we have to do is look after the people who have been vendors in the past, once we get them situated then we can look after new people.”

Moffat added for new vendors it might be best to wait a couple weeks before setting up. He clarified the first couple weeks will be about taking the time to make certain every returning vendor is taken care of.

One way that he is ensuring both new and returning merchants will be taken care of is by nailing down every minute detail of the new market - he has been doing this for the past six months.

The new location will be put to the test on May 21st as the first Farmers’ Market of the season takes place.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on TUESDAY, May 10, 2016, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws: Bylaw No. 2015/35, a bylaw to adopt the Poplar Pointe Estates Local Area Structure Plan for NE 29-38-28-4.

The property is located within the Hamlet of Markerville.

The purpose of the bylaw is to facilitate the consolidation of Lots 2 and 3 with adjacent Lot 1. The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to “CTC” and “R-3” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, May 10, 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 bylaws and the proposed Local Area Structure Plan 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.

The purpose of this application is to facilitate the rezoning and subdivision of a 133.06-acre (53.8-hectare) parcel to create a 39-lot country residential development. The property is located approximately 2.5 miles west of the City of Red Deer between Hwys 11 and 11A, directly north of the Harvey Heights subdivision on Rge Rd 284.

This is the second public hearing scheduled for this bylaw with the first hearing being held February 2, 2016.

Any persons who previously submitted written comments relevant to this Bylaw are asked to contact the County if they wish to have that information included on the May 10, 2016, hearing agenda (cao@rdcounty.ca or 403-3502152).

Bylaw No. 2016/2.01, a bylaw to redesignate Lot 2 and 3, Block 6, Plan RN21, NE 26-36-2-5 from Comprehensive Town Center District “CTC” to Low Density Residential District “R-3.”

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 26th day of April, 2016, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: Permitted Use NORTH of RED DEER 1. C. Thiessen – construction of a 223 m2 (2,400 ft2) accessory building within the front yard on Lot 3, Blk 1, Plan 782-2418, SW 15-39-27-4 (Spruce Lane Acres).

Discretionary Use NORTH of RED DEER 2. K. Osmond for C. Reay – Clustered Farm Dwelling to facilitate replacement of an existing manufactured home on SW 27-37-26-4.

SW of PINE LAKE 3. E. Howard – location of a second dwelling (modular home) on NE 33-34-25-4.

NORTH of BOWDEN 4. C. Gardiner – location of second (manufactured home) on SW 2-35-1-5.

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WEST of SYLVAN LAKE 5. G. Porttin – Home Business Major (Backhoe Company and Storage Rental Shop) on Pt. NW 3638-2-5.

A person may appeal a Discretionary Use approval prior to 4:30 p.m. on May 11, 2016, by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta. A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Planning & Development Services at 403-350-2170.

Annual fun run to take place next weekend

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS The fifth annual Only Women’s Fitness Fun Run is set to take place next weekend and with nearly 1,000 participants registered, organizers are looking forward to the event.

The fun run will take place May 7th at River Bend Golf Course and Recreation Area. In addition to 1km, 3km, 5km and 10km run/ walk there will be dozens of booths and other activities for participants to enjoy.

There will also be more than $10,000 in prizes including a four month lease on a Nissan 370 Z convertible which will also be given away during the event. For every $25 people fundraise or donate themselves will be one entry into that draw.

“It is meant to be a family event in support of Women’s Outreach,” said Val Jensen, race director/event coordinator with the Only Women’s Fitness Fun Run. “People can expect to have fun, fun and fun. We will have lots of activities, fantastic prizes, great t-shirts.

We bus people down to River Bend from above on a shuttle because there are so many people.

“It’s really an event for everyone.”

The first race is at 9 a.m. and the last one goes at 11:45 a.m.

There is also a 100m diaper dash and a 500m little ladies’ race as well.

MC College will also be on site to give manicures and pedicures as well as braids and dry haircuts by donation. Kids’ activity bouncers, an obstacle course, human soccer balls and other family friendly activities will be available as well.

“We encourage people to come out because it’s something healthy, it’s outside, it’s active and it’s a fun way to celebrate women,” said Jensen.

She added volunteers are still needed to help with the event. To volunteer, email starstruckreddeer@ gmail.com.

For more information or to register, which is $50 for adults and $15 for children, visit www.onlywomensrd.ca. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Lane closures for 67th St. and 30th Ave. project Starting yesterday, portions of the 67th St. and 30th Ave. bend in northeast Red Deer will be down to one lane each direction as part of the 67th St./30th Ave. Expansion Project.

Carleton Avenue at 67th St. has closed so crews can connect the new east extension of 67th St. with Carleton Avenue. This closure is expected to last until late June/ early July. During this time, access to Clearview Market will be from Carrington Drive at 30th Ave. for both vehicles and pedestrians. All businesses in Clearview Market will be open as usual during road construction.

In July, Carleton Avenue at 67th St. will re-open and Carrington Drive at 30th Ave. will close.

Access into Clearview Market will switch from Carrington Drive to Carleton Avenue for the remainder of the construction season.

Additional work is also happening on 30 Avenue from Crossley Avenue to Hwy. 11 (55th St.) for the month of May, starting on May 2nd. Lane closures will also be in effect through this stretch.

The 67th St./30th Ave. Expansion Project involves the extension of 30th Ave. north, 67th St. east, and the construction of a modern two-lane roundabout where they intersect, northeast of Clearview Market. The modern roundabout will accommodate future growth in northeast Red Deer, improve traffic flow, decrease congestion and improve traffic safety for all road users.

More information about this project is at reddeer.ca/ constructionseason.

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POLICE BRIEFS MAN CHARGED AFTER INCIDENT In the early hours of April 25th, Red Deer RCMP arrested a man in a stolen truck with the help of a tire deflation device, after the driver sped through red lights and nearly struck police officers as they worked to stop the vehicle.

Shortly before 1 a.m. on April 25th, RCMP witnessed a dark Ford F350 speeding through red lights on 67th St. The truck did not stop when police approached; RCMP did not engage in a pursuit for public safety reasons but prepared to set tire deflation devices as they tracked the truck, which continued to drive at high rates of speed, at one point, in the oncoming lane of traffic on Taylor Drive.

RCMP set a tire deflation device at the intersection of Taylor Drive and 67th St.; as the truck attempted to avoid it, the driver narrowly missed striking members who were on foot, and collided with a police vehicle. The truck was disabled by the tire deflation device and drove to a nearby parking lot, where RCMP executed a high-risk takedown of the truckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four occupants.

The three passengers were later released without charge while the driver, Logan Nottal, faces a number of Criminal Code charges. The truck had been stolen out of Springbrook.

Nottal, 19, has been charged with dangerous operation of motor vehicle, dangerous operation while being pursued by police, operation of a vehicle while disqualified, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and driving uninsured vehicle on highway.

April 23rd, and RCMP located it shortly afterward as the suspect drove through the Oriole Park neighbourhood. Police tracked the vehicle throughout north Red Deer but did not activate emergency equipment out of consideration for public safety.

They located the Civic a short time later in the Normandeau neighbourhood and arrested the suspect, who police recognized, near the car.

In the stolen car, RCMP located a number of documents that had been stolen from two other vehicles in Red Deer, including registration, insurance, cheques and other personal paperwork that could be used for identity theft and fraud.

Jessica Brianne Vezina, 24, has been charged with three counts of possession of stolen property, three counts of failing to comply with recognizance, driving while unauthorized and driving an uninsured vehicle on highway.

TOBACCO THIEF SOUGHT Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify the man who stole $5,000 worth of tobacco products from the East Hill FasGas on April 16th.

The suspect paid for his gas, then returned to the store and took the contents of a box of tobacco products that had just been delivered and was temporarily stacked in the store while the staff member helped customers. The suspect left in a gold Dodge Caravan with noticeable hail damage on the

WOMAN ARRESTED IN STOLEN VEHICLE A Red Deer woman was arrested last Saturday morning as she abandoned the stolen car she had attempted to elude police in.

The blue Honda Civic had been stolen from the Clearview Market area the morning of

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hood; it is believed there were two people in the van.

Anyone who can identify the suspect or van or who has any information about this crime is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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BY POLICE As part of Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provincial traffic focus on speeding and its impact on public safety, Red Deer RCMP and Community Peace Officers are zeroing in on speeders in the City. On April 20th, the Red Deer Traffic Unit set up with hand-held lasers at locations on Taylor Drive and on 67th St., measuring the speeds of westbound traffic; RCMP spent an hour at each location and clocked and ticketed a total of 34 drivers going at excessive speeds, including a man who was caught driving 95 km/hr in a 70 km/hr zone.

Anyone wishing to report a dangerous driver is asked to call the RCMP complaint line at 403-343-5575.

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On April 19th as a result of an extensive investigation by Sylvan Lake RCMP, a 47-year-old Sylvan Lake male was charged with aggravated assault. The victim of this assault is a 10-month-old baby, who is currently recovering from injuries.

On March 12th an investigation was launched after a complaint was received in relation to a child with unexplained injuries who was taken to the hospital.

Sylvan Lake RCMP were assisted by both Calgary and Edmonton General Investigation Sections, Forensic Identification Section, Special Tactical Operations and Red Deer Major Crimes Unit.

The baby has since been released from the hospital.

The accused has been released on cash bail and is scheduled for a court appearance in May in Red Deer Provincial Court.

In order to protect the identity of the victim, no names are being released. As this matter is now before the courts, no further information is being provided at this time.

MAJOR DRUG BUST IN CITY Three men and one woman face drug charges after RCMP executed search warrants at three Red Deer residences and seized more than 18 lbs. of marijuana, a kilo of cocaine, over 200 oxy pills, significant quantities of other drugs and

more than $37,000 cash.

Thanks to tips from the public, the RCMP Priority Crimes Task Force began their investigation into this drug trafficking operation four months ago; at 9 a.m. on April 13th, the investigation culminated in three search warrants that task force members executed simultaneously at both sides of a duplex on Garrison Circle and at a house on Towers Close.

Police seized two shotguns, over 8 kg of marijuana, 1.3 kg cocaine, .35 kg ecstasy powder and 388 ecstasy pills, almost 1.4 kg psilocybin (magic mushrooms), one litre of hash oil, 88 grams of hash and 44 hash tablets, and about 240 oxy pills.

Police also seized approximately $37,800, large amounts of drug paraphernalia and 21 cell phones.

Police arrested two men in the duplex, a woman at the Towers Close residence, and a third man off site. All were taken into custody without incident.

Clay Crombie, 21, of Red Deer, faces six counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon, careless use of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Cody James Crombie, 18, of Red Deer, faces six counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

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The Calgary Medical Examiners officer and the forensic pathologist made this determination at the conclusion of their initial examination.

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Matthew Rose, 31, of Red Deer, faces six counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, careless use of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

The investigation continues.

Anyone regarding information of these or other drug trafficking activities is asked to call the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta - Join us at beautiful Innisfail Golf Club for the 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic presented by McDonald’s Restaurants of Central Alberta and support the families with sick children who stay at the House. Numerous volunteer positions are available. For more information contact Amy Boutin, 403-340-2007 or by email at amy@rmhcentralalberta.org.

Calgary South Asian Lions Club - For the past five years we have partnered with the Royal Canadian Circus.

For our 6th year more than 2000 man hours are needed to support 32 shows in Red Deer and Calgary. Join us in Red Deer as Fire Wardens or Ushers. For more information contact Perminder Sandhu, 403-689-7275, or by email at perminder0629@gmail.com.

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The Red Deer & District SPCA Garage Sale is back!

Volunteer June 3rd, 4th, or 5th, and help raise funds for a great cause. For more information contact 403-342-7722, or by email at volunteer@reddeerspca.com.

Bethany Care Society - we are looking for volunteers to help at mealtimes with our residents. For more information contact Ann Van Hemmen, 403-357-3702, or by email at ann.vanhemmen@bethanyseniors.com.

Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada - volunteer for the upcoming May casino and help raise vital funds. For more information contact Susan Gordon, 587-880-3256, or by email at susan.gordon@childrenswish.ca.

Family Services of Central Alberta - the Children’s Festival is two days of fun activities is Rotary Recreation Park June 3rd and 4th. We have Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Crafts, Jewelry Making, and many more activities to volunteer at.

For more information contact Liz Leinweber, 403-343-6407, or by email at lleinweber@fsca.ca.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters Prairies To Peaks Association, we provide volunteer mentoring services to children between the ages of 5 - 18. Join us as a mentor today.

For more information contact Big Brothers Big Sisters Prairies To Peaks Association, 403-227-6766, or by email at innisfail.general@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

Canadian Mental Health Association is seeking volunteers to join our board of directors to govern and lead a growing and dynamic organization. For more information contact Bill Farr, or by email at jobs@reddeer.cmha. ab.ca.

The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre is looking for compassionate and very reliable applicants to volunteer for a Web Chat and Text crisis line. For more information contact Michele Kercher, 403-318-0653, or by email at mkercher@casasc.ca.

United Way of Central Alberta - we need enthusiastic networkers who love to connect with business people wanting to make a difference. We are looking for enthusiastic people to help plan the Kick Off Lunch in September. We need enthusiastic people to provide local businesses with an exciting win/win opportunity United Way Days Committee. For more information contact Jennifer Forest, 403-343-3900, or by email at jennifer@ caunitedway.ca.

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Covenant Care - Villa Marie is committed to innovative approaches to supporting seniors in a caring community where they can thrive. Come and spend some time with our residents at the community of Villa Marie. For more information contact Jolene Boutin, 403-406-5819 or by email at jolene.boutin@covenantcare.ca.

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Central Alberta FASD Network - Circle of Support is a bi-weekly event grounded by a simple structured process of communication that is designed to create a safe space for all voices and to encourage each participant to step in the direction of their best self. For more information contact Jacy Morissette, Prevention Facilitator, 403391-0956, or by email at jmorissette@fasdca.ca.

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation- Help your hospital and your community. For more information contact Trish Wendland, 403-343-4773, or by email at foundation@albertahealthservices.ca.

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Canadian Red Cross - the Personal Disaster Assistance Team is activated to respond and provide assistance for up to the first 72 hours following a disaster. The Emergency Response Team is activated for responses that exceed Personal Disaster Assistance capacity. We are seeking volunteers for both teams. For more information contact Amanda de Boer, 403-346-1241, or by email at amanda.deboer@redcross.ca.

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Meals on Wheels is recruiting volunteer drivers to deliver meals to our clients. If you are available from 11:00 to 12:30 on a week day, we encourage you to join our team of volunteer drivers. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for retirees or moms with small children.

For more information contact Cheryl Day, 403-340-2511, or by email at rdmealsonwheels@shaw.ca.

Extendicare Michener Hill- We are seeking a volunteer who is looking to run an activity for our residents on Sundays, and for a volunteer who enjoys playing the piano and would be able to come in on the weekend.

For more information contact Stephanie Flieler, 403-3480340 ext. 8214, or by email at SFlieler@extendicare.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT Ian Tyson brings latest tunes to the Memorial Centre Singer Ian Tyson will be performing his latest tunes plus songs from his extensive collection at the Memorial Centre on May 3rd.

Central Alberta artist Jake Peters will be opening the show, which begins at 7:30 p.m. and is being presented by the Central Music Festival Society.

Carnero Vaquero, released last year, is Tyson’s 13th project for Stony Plain and has been described as a stunning collection of new songs.

Tyson, 81, is still going strong not only with his music and touring but also with running his ranch south of Calgary.

As to the latest disc, ‘Carnero’ is the Spanish word for ram, and ‘Vaquero’ is Spanish for cowboy, and, indeed, the cowboy tradition, particularly in the southwestern United States.

Recorded in the Stone House, just down the road from his ranch house, there’s an intimacy and warmth that draws listeners in.

Carnero Vaquero is indeed a special Tyson record.

There are half a dozen new songs — as good and better as dozens crafted in the Stone House.

There are also two co-writes with a younger, alternative songwriter out of Calgary, Kris Demeanor, and another collaboration with Tom Russell (they co-wrote Navajo Rug - one of Tyson’s biggest hits).

The opening song, Doney Gal, is described as a traditional song that probably goes back to the earliest days of discovering the west, and he reprises Darcy Farrow from one of his earliest Ian & Sylvia records.

Tyson has been part of the musical landscape since the early 60s, when — with his then-wife Sylvia Tyson — he conquered the folk boom of the day.

Hits kept coming — Four Strong Winds, Someday Soon, Summer Wages and more.

“A move to Alberta, a hiatus from the music business, and a reluctant return that earned his first platinum record for Cowboyography led to a storied career as North America’s preeminent western singer,” reads a release. Other gems released over the years include Ian Tyson: Live at Longview in 2002; 2008’s Yellowhead to Yellowstone and Other Love Stories and Songs from the Gravel Road (2005).

In later years he hosted his own TV show, recorded a slate of remarkable discs, quit the music biz and became a rodeo rider and rancher.

But with his tunes covered by folks like Neil Young, Judy Collins, Suzy Bogguss, Gordon Lightfoot and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, he returned to music in the mid-1980s.

But it really all started back when he was 24.

Tyson left behind the logging and rodeo life of B.C. and hitchhiked to Toronto with bigger dreams. He was eventually swept up in the folk

music revival and formed, along with Sylvia Fricker, the famed duo Ian and Sylvia.

They married in 1964 and their band, Great Speckled Bird, rivaled the Byrds and other groups which helped create modern country a decade before the ‘Urban Cowboy’ phase or contemporary ‘new traditionalists’.

By 1975, the marriage was over and Tyson opted to head west, settling in southern Alberta.

Now recovered from a torn and damaged voice that changed his vocal sound in 2008, he’s singing with the strength and range of his earlier years.

He has concerts booked well into next year, and he continues to supervise his working ranch.

As for Peters, he’s been touted as, “A brilliant and renowned guitarist, banjo wizard and mandolin virtuoso.”

The Didsbury-based artist, who got an early start delving into his love for music, is also known as an ‘amazing teacher, an inspiring mentor, a singer/songwriter, an incredible musician and a gifted Luthier.’

Music was indeed a key feature of the household during his growing up years, with his mom an accomplished fiddler/guitarist and banjo player in her own right.

And for Peters, his interest in music wasn’t just confined to a single instrument.

Pretty much anything with strings was compelling. He knew in his teens that music was going to be an integral part of what he did with his life. Projects include Journey, released in 2002 and 2007’s First Christmas.

His latest additions to his stringed instrument arsenal includes the oud, sas, dombra and barabat - all hailing from the Middle East.

As mentioned, his, “Ability as a musician is a delight to watch, hear and feel, especially the spontaneous interaction that evolves when he works with other musicians. Jake is known as a ‘musician’s musician’.

“This is due to his extensive knowledge of music theory and history as well as his ability to build the instruments he plays. A well-known name among professional musicians on both sides of the border, he has worked with such artists as Cindy Church, Dick Damron, Eli Barsi, Ben Crane, Pam Tillis, Lisa Brokop, Randy Travis, Randy Bachman and Dennis Agajanian.”

Meanwhile, a meeting with the world-renowned Pavlo at the Bearberry Community Centre has led Peters on the latest leg of his journey.

He has recently hand-crafted a one-of-a-kind prototype guitar on request for his friend Pavlo - ‘The Pavlo Signature Series’. This uniquely designed guitar is now available in North America.

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READY - Together, Joel Johnson (drums), Matt ‘Whitey’ Furious (bass), Ryan ‘Coach’ Kuly (guitar), Trav James (vocals) and Nathaniel Court (guitar) make up the Dusty Tucker Band. Locally grown and known across Canada, the band is excited to be releasing their first full-length album on April 29th and 30th.

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Dusty Tucker Band ready to rock with first full-length album

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS After nearly six years of performing, three cross-Canada tours, two EPs and two years of recording, the Dusty Tucker Band is ready to release their first full-length album.

The group has been gaining momentum in the local rock scene, but has also been making their unique sound known across the country.

The boys of the band - Ryan ‘Coach’ Kuly (guitar), Joel Johnson (drums), Nathaniel Court (guitar), Trav James (vocals) and Matt ‘Whitey’ Furious (bass) - have been working hard to develop a lively, loud, energetic and exciting album.

The release party is a two-night, full production event with additional vocals and instruments.

The concerts are taking place at The Vat, shows on Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th.

Tickets are $15 and include a copy of the new album, The North Stone. Tickets are available online at dustytucker.bigcartel. com or in person at 53rd Street Music, The Soundhouse and The Vat. “It’s super exciting right now. We’ve been working two years on the album and now it’s finally time to let the people have it. It’s really, really exciting for us and we’re a bit nervous. Saturday is already sold out, and Friday is selling pretty quick,” said Johnson.

The production of the album wasn’t easy.

The band experienced a temporary change in line-up due to a guitarist breaking his arm (Court), recorded the album once and re-recorded the album with a new sound engineer - after about four years of creating

the story line and context of the album.

“This record is a concept record. It’s a western tale, and every song has the same characters and setting throughout. You get to know the characters as the record goes on, and that’s really different from any of the other EPs,” explained James.

“We’ve been a band for almost six years two with the current line-up - and started writing this record several years ago. On April 14th two years ago, we tried recording it the first time but I’d been creating characters, concept and setting long before that.”

The group had recorded the album nearly all the way through before venturing to Edmonton to record their last couple of songs with their friend and music producer, Cam Boon.

The guys said that as soon as they heard Boon’s version, they realized they’d have to re-do the entire recording process.

“We recorded one song with Cam, and it sounded so much better than anything else we’d done so we decided to re-do the whole album. That was a huge difference - having someone who cared, and was invested in the record, rather than just pressing a button to record and saying it sounded good. It was huge.”

The guys of the Dusty Tucker Band have worked hard to gain recognition in their hometown of Red Deer. Since 2009, they have played over 250 shows, including opening on tour with Toronto’s Cancer Bats.

They’ve played Boonstock Festival alongside big names like Billy Talent, Korn and A Day to Remember.

Their first five-song EP, Locked, Loaded and Ready for Bear, dropped in 2011.

In 2013, they put out a second EP, Done

Went and Got Gone. Throughout these productions, they have developed an identity of being an energetic, entertaining powerhouse band that easily commands the crowd’s attention.

However, the guys see their sound as constantly evolving and admit it’s hard to describe their sound.

“THIS RECORD IS A CONCEPT RECORD. IT’S A WESTERN TALE, AND EVERY SONG HAS THE SAME CHARACTERS AND SETTING THROUGHOUT. YOU GET TO KNOW THE CHARACTERS AS THE RECORD GOES ON, AND THAT’S REALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY OF THE OTHER EPS.” TRAV JAMES “There are no rules to this,” laughs James, with the other members joining in.

Johnson continued the thought, adding, “When we write music, we don’t feel like you have to go in on a certain genre. You shouldn’t write music under rules - it’s you creating whatever you think is right. That’s why our music is so diverse.

“We’ve never really been able to fall into one thing, even though we did try at one point. We’ve been a band for so long, and there was a point where we thought, ‘We’re a rock and roll band and we’re gonna do the rock thing.’

“But there are all these different influences and it just bubbles into whatever.

We don’t put limits on ourselves.”

The North Stone follows the journey of ‘Captain Skylar Jenkins’ and his tale of trails within a fictional town of Coyote Junction.

To borrow lyrics from the opening song, Our Hero’s Memory, the album recounts, “Talk of war, vengeance, corruption, survival/ peace, justice, love and revival.”

The story of the album was written by vocalist Trav James, and he said his bandmates worked to successfully create the dramatic and engaging soundtrack to his concept.

The band will be playing the entire CD through during their massive production CD release party to give the crowd the fullest experience.

Part of the reason the album took until 2016 to be released was guitarist Court breaking his arm shortly after the band had begun to record the second time through.

He was out for two months, but the group worked as best as they could to produce while Court was out. Eventually, he healed and the album was wrapped.

All of the members have given up relationships, opportunities to make money and have struggled with their personal lives to bring success to the Dusty Tucker Band. They have no plans of slowing down, and are already writing songs for their next album.

“This line up works really well. Being in a band isn’t just being in a band - it’s harder than a marriage. It’s like being married to five other guys. We’ve given all we have to give for this band,” said Kuly. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Though it’s not a serious disease like cancer, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s, IBS can be a chronic condition that affects your daily life. There’s no magic pill to cure IBS and the way you choose to manage IBS depends on your symptoms and triggers. Medication is available, but many people find they can control their symptoms through diet, stress management and alternative remedies.

The changes you make to your diet will depend on whether you struggle more with diarrhea or constipation. To reduce the number of trips you make to the restroom, limit dairy products and fruit; caffeinated beverages (coffee and soda) and alcohol; chocolate; fatty and greasy foods (French fries or butter); and artificial sweeteners like xylitol, mannitol, and sorbitol.

If your IBS has you not going to the restroom often enough, increase the amount of fiber in your diet. It’s best to do this slowly over time. Otherwise, your gas and cramping issues may get worse instead of better. Foods high in fiber include whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables. If foods don’t do the trick or cause excessive gas, try taking a fiber supplement with plenty of water.

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An imbalance of healthy gut bacteria can lead to digestive distress. Taking a probiotic supplement or eating yogurt with live cultures has been shown to reduce IBS symptoms.

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skip meals. These small changes can help regulate bowel function and IBS symptoms.

Many IBS sufferers notice a direct relationship between their symptoms and their mental or emotional state. Stress, anxiety, and depression are known to trigger unpleasant digestive tract symptoms. When these psychological issues are dealt with, IBS symptoms may lessen.

Seeing a professional counselor, getting a massage, practicing relaxation techniques, or meditating are all healthy ways to cope with stress and negative emotions, but one of the most effective ways to

ease stress is exercise. Whether it’s walking, jogging, weight lifting, yoga, or dancing, any type of physical activity will relieve tension, boost your mood, give you energy, and improve mental and physical health. Exercise also triggers the production of endorphins, the chemicals in your brain that reduce pain and encourage a good night’s rest. Even five minutes of exercise will help, but aim for at least half an hour a day, and watch your IBS symptoms lessen over time!

When medications cause unpleasant side effects or lifestyle changes don’t help IBS symp-

toms, many people turn to nontraditional therapies. The herb peppermint is a known antispasmodic remedy to relax digestive muscles. Look for enteric-coated capsules or drink hot peppermint tea. An herbal combination called STW 5 (Iberogast) is popular in parts of Europe and has been proven effective for many IBS sufferers.

Acupuncture and hypnosis are two additional alternative therapies that may bring relief when performed by a trained professional.

Jack Wheeler is personal trainer and the owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.

EQUINE FRIEND - Washington-based horse trainer Steve Rother worked with a young filly during the 2016 Trainer’s Challenge at the Mane Event Expo at Westerner Park last weekend. The annual equine trade show attracted horse enthusiasts from all over Canada.

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No government should own your life Mao Zedong, the Chinese revolutionary leader, was right when he remarked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The power of government comes out of the barrel of a gun.â&#x20AC;?

The recent Canadian law of Doctor Assisted Death guarantees that some people must still suffer before they have the right to die peacefully. Politicians have fired a merciless gun at helpless patients. And what does the Canadian Medical Association say about this inhumane decision?

I agree we need a government and laws. So I agree to stop at a red light, not to rob a bank, not to kill my neighbor, not to sexually assault children, and with great reluctance even pay unfair taxes. But I will never agree politicians own my life.

The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision states that I can ask for assisted death when, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Natural death has become reasonably foreseeable.â&#x20AC;?

How generous of them.

But how long do I have to wait? Could I make up my own mind on this matter?

How long I want to endure the pain of terminal cancer? Or how long I have to gasp for air due to congestive heart failure?

One man recently had to starve himself to be eligible for assisted death.

Worse still, our insightful government added another proviso. After telling my doctors and two witnesses that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, yes, yes, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure I want to die, due to unbearable pain and gasping for breathâ&#x20AC;?, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m told I

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JONES must reflect on this decision another two weeks.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be charged with extreme cruelty to animals if I were a politician and did this to an animal.

But suppose Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m of sound mind and wish to sign now an advance directive? One that clearly states that if I develop a horrific malady, such as Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease or other forms of dementia, I wish to terminate my life. Sorry, astute government declares this is not possible, as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not then suffering from cancer or another physical condition, causing pain. Just suck it up.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suggest makers of this new law stop looking at their legal documents and visit me.

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they see in my smelly room that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m incontinent of urine and feces, no one is changing my diapers, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where I am, or who I am.

And how do they know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sufferingâ&#x20AC;??

Big government has also decreed that doctors and hospitals have the right to say no to assisted death.

So in â&#x20AC;&#x153;near extremisâ&#x20AC;? I must be transferred to another hospital. And some communities only have one. But havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I been paying taxes to help this

hospital survive? One patient has already been moved from Alberta to British Columbia to locate a caring doctor and clinic.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m tired of hearing how the vulnerable must to be protected from assisted death.

I stressed in a previous column that if opponents want to suffer, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a simple matter to wear a wrist band or necklace saying they wish to die a prolonged painful unassisted death. Or sign a living will stating this fact and provide copies to their family, doctor and lawyer. End of discussion.

So at the end of the day, all-knowing politicians have removed my personal

right to die as I wish. To add insult to injury, an official of the Canadian Medical Association reports that the government ruling is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a balanced and reasonable approach to a complex controversial issue.â&#x20AC;?

What an irresponsible reaction from a profession claiming, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To do no harm!â&#x20AC;?

But big government has been fighting assisted death for years. This, in spite of the fact that repeated surveys have shown the great majority of people plead for a dignified painless death. Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada agree. Then big government wastes more millions of taxpayer dollars on more surveys!

Big government should protect us from epidemics, pay our military to protect this country from foreign invaders, improve our health care system, finally do something to help First Nations to become an integral part of our society and protect our environment. But they should put

an end to telling me how to die.

That should be my decision alone.

Mao Zedong was right.

Power dictates government policy. But it does not dictate good sense.

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Correction In reference to the April 13th, 2016 Express article â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Red Deer to soon see opening of first private schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, First Steps & Beyond has applied to Alberta Education to become a private school and pending the approval of the minister will be able to offer Grades 1, 2, and 3 in the fall. For more won upcoming open houses and tours, visit www.firststepsandbeyondinc.com.

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SPORTS Rebels off to a rocky start against heavyweight Wheat Kings

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS No one ever said winning an Eastern Conference Championship in the Western Hockey League was going to be easy.

The Red Deer Rebels faced possibly their toughest challenge of the post season this past weekend when they met up with the Brandon Wheat Kings for the first two games of the WHL Eastern Conference Championship series at the Westman Place in Brandon, dropping Friday night’s contest 4-3 in overtime before falling 6-4 on Saturday night, despite briefly holding leads in both games.

“When you’re up a goal in the third period halfway through you’ve got to be able to lock it down and tighten it up and obviously work for defending and not give up two goals for them to get winners,” said Rebels’ Associate Coach Jeff Truitt after the team returned home to Red Deer on Monday.

After defeating the Regina Pats in dramatic fashion, 2-1 in Game 7 last week, the Rebels knew what they would be up against when it came to squaring off with the defending Eastern Conference champions.

“We still have to play to our strengths.

They’ve got a lot of skill and a lot of speed but we’ve got to still play the way that we need to play,” said Truitt of the Wheat Kings’ offensive powerhouse, which consists of four of the top five playoff point scorers in the league.

“They obviously have a lot of guys that had some pretty high points this year and throughout the playoffs they’ve been playing pretty strong, so we knew going into that that they’re a strong team, so we knew that we’ve got to shut them down.”

The Rebels were ready for the Wheat Kings, though. After all, the two teams met four times during the regular season this year, with each side claiming a pair of victories.

That included one game in particular when the Rebels marched to a 10-0 romp of the Wheat Kings at the Centrium back in January, so they knew they could beat Brandon.

And after surviving an onslaught by the Wheat Kings in the first 10 minutes of game one, the Rebels appeared to match Brandon’s powerhouse blow for blow to create two of the most exciting and memorable games of the WHL season to date.

Both games followed much the same script, with few variations.

Neither team was able to get a real foothold in the scoring department in either game until the third period. Then all hell broke loose.

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KEEP ON ROLLING - From left, Red Deer Rebels’ forward Adam Musil shoveled a rebound past goaltender Tyler Brown of the Regina Pats for the series winning goal while Austin Wagner tried to defend during Game 7 of the WHL East Central Division final at the ENMAX Centrium last week. The Rebels are now embroiled in a heated Eastern Conference Championship battle with the Brandon Wheat Kings.

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In total, 10 goals have been scored in the third period so far this series, including one particularly nasty stretch of time in game two which saw four goals scored in just four minutes which included two lead changes for a very fast and furious game speed.

In fact, the two teams have combined for a total of 17 goals in two games, with Brandon outscoring the Rebels 10-7, so it was a very tight series as the Rebels prepared to host Brandon in Game 3 at the Centrium on Tuesday night. That game was not over at press time.

“We’ve scored in the series, which is great,

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“We can’t give up two goals for them to get winners. Coming out of these two games, a little bit of the same scenario when we’re up and we end up losing both games.

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RED DEER EXPRESS 27

SPORTS

Local fighter overwhelmed with community support

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS Red Deer showed love and support for local fighter Mike Davis when the chance came up for the MMA pro to audition for the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter.

In less than 24 hours, the community raised $2,500 through a GoFundMe account for Davis to be able to take part in auditions in Las Vegas. Auditions were to be held on April 25th, but were announced last week as being delayed until further notice.

Nonetheless, the outpouring of community support humbled Davis and he said he’s still ready to go as soon as word comes back for the new audition date.

“A bunch of my friends had texted me instantly when the announcement for auditions came out, saying, ‘You have to do

this!’ With how the economy is, I didn’t think there was any realistic way I could try out,” Davis said.

“A friend told me about GoFundMe, and I thought about it for a few minutes and decided I would try. A lot of people were encouraging me to audition, so I gave in. I created my page, set my goal to $2,000 for the flight and hotel, but I ended up reaching my goal in less than six hours and hit $2,500 by the end of the day.”

Davis said the response from the community was immense and unexpected.

“It was overwhelming and nerve-wracking, but I could feel the love,” he said.

“People give you little notes and messages when they donate and it just shows so much support.”

He said a lot of the donors didn’t care if he even made the show or not, but that they simply wanted

“A LOT OF THE DONORS WERE TRAINING PARTNERS OR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SEEN ME FIGHT, AND THEY HAVE FAITH I COULD MAKE IT ONTO THE SHOW IF I JUST GOT TO THE AUDITIONS AND DO WHAT I DO BEST. IT’S OVERWHELMING.” MIKE DAVIS

him to have the opportunity. The Ultimate Fighter is a reality series that pits fighters against each other, produced by Fox Sports 1 and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

It follows professional MMA fighters through a series of training and fights on the road to a contract with the UFC. “A lot of people were telling me it’s not even about going to the auditions and

making it onto the show they just wanted me to try and put in an effort. They were sponsoring me to put in that effort, and that’s meaningful because they didn’t expect me to make it but they all have faith I could. They just wanted me to have the opportunity,” Davis said, adding how thankful he was for this demonstration.

“A lot of the donors were training partners or people

who have seen me fight, and they have faith I could make it onto the show if I just got to the auditions and do what I do best.

It’s overwhelming. I got so many people donating. I was only expecting a few people with like $5 or $10, but some of the donations were quite a bit bigger.”

He said it was surreal to reach his goal in six hours, let alone surpassing it by the end of the day.

“It’s hard to show your appreciation for something like that, but I tried my best to give everyone a thank you and to send them all messages back.

It was crazy. I reached my goal and it felt awesome,” he said.

After all of the excitement, Davis was distraught to read the news less than two days later that the auditions were being delayed until further notice. According to an article by Demetrious

Johnson, a news reporter with the UFC, the announcement came out on April 12th.

There is no current update as to when the auditions will be held although Davis said he had heard it would likely be close to July.

“It was really disappointing, because you get so excited and geared up for it. I was going to fight on Friday and fly out Sunday morning - I was pretty committed, and knew that was going to be hard on me. But, when you get that type of support, you’ve got to try,” he said.

He said he cancelled his flights and hotel and explained the situation to his donors. Davis says he will continue to look forward to the new audition date, and thanks to the support of the community, will be ready to leave as soon as necessary. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

Red Deer Titans start 2016 pre-season off with a win

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS It was a chilly start to the 2016 rugby season for the Red Deer Titans RFC, who played their first pre-season game against the Drayton Valley Riggers last Saturday evening at Frank Maddock High School in Drayton Valley.

The Titans fought through the rain and battled to a 20-12 victory over the Riggers in the annual Pink and Purple Cup game.

“They played really well. We have a lot of new guys with the team this year. It was a good game all in all. We have a few things to work on with the new players,” said Titans’ Head Coach Mike Berry of the team’s performance in the game.

“There were a lot of good things. Guys were moving the ball well and everybody stuck within our systems.”

Berry added the team took on eight brand new rugby players this season, so they still have a lot of work to do to get into game shape, but the outlook is good.

“Our defensive end needs a little bit of work, but that just comes down to communication experience with the new versus old guys. But there were a lot of good things for having such a new team to the sport.”

The new recruits went through a pre-season development camp earlier this month during which they learned many of the basics of the sport and generally got caught up to the returning or experienced players.

After playing all the way to the City semi-finals in the Calgary Rugby Union (CRU) last season before losing out, the Titans will be looking to continue to improve on that result in the coming months.

“It was a good year, we had a lot of guys playing a lot of rugby last year. But this year, obviously, we’re hoping for a better result both on and off the field,” said Berry, adding he’s hoping this year’s side will really gel together as a club.

“In the end, I think we just want a bet-

ter result than last year and that we can manage to win and be in that final game.”

“IT WAS A GOOD YEAR, WE HAD A LOT OF GUYS PLAYING A LOT OF RUGBY LAST YEAR. BUT THIS YEAR, OBVIOUSLY, WE’RE HOPING FOR A BETTER RESULT BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD.” MIKE BERRY

The 2016 CRU season is set to begin on May 7th, though no official league sched-

ule has been released yet, and the Titans once again plan to field teams at both the Division 2 and Division 3 levels, with players bouncing back and forth between the two squads.

Berry noted that the focus between now and the start of the regular season will be to get everyone up to speed and ready to go.

“The focus is bringing everyone onto the same page, because with new guys, old guys and changes in the rules it’ll be helpful to have everybody understanding the same concepts,” he said, adding that focus on skill development will come over time for any new players.

“It is a long season, so I’m not in a rush to throw skills at the guys. It’s kind of a big picture thing right now.”

The CRU season runs from early May through to early October.

When the Titans receive the full schedule, it will be posted on their web site at www.titansrugby.com. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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HOMES & LIVING

WELCOMING - Newrock Developments is showing this home in Aspen Lakes, Blackfalds that features beautiful light floors, an open concept kitchen and dining area and a crisp, modern design that is perfect for a starter home.

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Shopping local for a healthier economy Spring is such an encouraging time of year, it has been a chance to get re-acquainted with my neighbours as we have all been outside pruning and trimming while enjoying the beautiful weather.

Watching plants grow and being able to clean up the edges around my property gives me an accomplished feeling and a colourful glow in my cheeks, best of all it’s a free activity and who isn’t looking for ways to spend less money lately?

Spend too much time on social media or watching the news and you can hear an overwhelming amount of negative information about the economy in Alberta.

It’s enough to send people packing which has resulted in large volumes of homes for sale in Central Alberta but there are those of us who are staying put in this province where we have been raised. Although we have little control over elements of our current economy we do have the power within our households

Kim

WYSE to impact local economy, making it better for our community.

A simple formula is buy less and shop local, sounds pretty simple doesn’t it?

Goods and services manufactured and produced in our community are the guaranteed way to keep dollars in our economy and to keep small business owners thriving and paying taxes. When we spend hours online shopping and adding to our credit cart debt we are robbing the local economy of much needed dollars.

I know that there are deals to be had at big box companies and from products imported at a cheap price but it is worth a second thought when you are consid-

ering a purchase that may be acquired closer to home.

Web sites like shopreddeer.com are great resources for finding local businesses which will help keep precious dollars in our community.

We don’t always have the option to buy local goods and services but how wonderful it is when you can make the choice to support a local business owner. I may pay a little more for a loaf of bread but I love the interaction of shopping at my favorite local bakery than just grabbing something off of a shelf at a big box store.

This morning I was buying scones from a former client and chatting with a friend I haven’t seen in a long time, I left that bakery feeling pretty high on life and anticipating the glee on my colleague’s face when I brought treats to the office!

Frequent farmers markets and local shops and get to know your merchants who are working to keep business alive

in Red Deer.

Enjoy our local bounty and strive to purchase smaller amounts of hand-crafted, locally grown and produced products, barter and trade with local business owners if they are willing.

The benefit of keeping dollars local goes had in hand with the amazing products and services you will find. I believe that you will enjoy spending your hard earned dollars more than simply giving them away to foreign companies who have little or no investment in our City.

It is time to close the borders a bit and to focus on products and services that support our local economy. It’s a wonderful networking opportunity and a chance to invest in Red Deer, you never know who you will meet at the market and what opportunities may be waiting for you!

Kim Wyse is a local freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Designer’.

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HOMES & LIVING

Exploring options with your first mortgage renewal A lot can change in a year when it comes to mortgages.

These changes can provide great opportunities for mortgagees to refinance their mortgage at the time of renewal in order to save money.

Unfortunately, most people are under the impression that once they sign on the dotted line they are locked into their mortgage agreement for the specified term. One study found that a staggering 70% of people simply renew their mortgage every year without even looking into other options!

Refinancing can give you the leverage to make your mortgage more affordable.

Here are five tips to help you prepare for your first mortgage renewal and save thousands of dollars!

1. Plan in advance. Mortgage renewals are mailed out months before the renewal date. This gives you plenty of time to shop around for the best rate. Many mortgage professionals recommend a four to six month window to negotiate because that’s how long a lender may guarantee a discounted rate.

By planning ahead you could find yourself a rate significantly lower with another lender or have a nicely discounted rate to fall back on.

2. Do your research. Mortgage research isn’t a one-time process you perform when buying your first home, it’s a topic you should revisit each year.

The reason for ongoing research relates to the changes that occur in the marketplace. It is important to keep up-to-date with mortgage trends so you don’t get

Pam

PIKKERT swindled into a higher rate than you deserve.

The key thing to avoid when shopping for a new rate is signing with a bank’s posted rate. These rates are usually the highest the bank charges and all that extra interest will accumulate quickly,

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adding thousands to your mortgage total.

Take the time and know what trends are doing so you can recognize a good rate when it comes along.

3. Don’t avoid the switch. Some mortgagees are scared to switch lenders because of hidden fees and the paperwork that may be involved with the process. If you do your research and start early enough there is no reason to avoid switching your mortgage lender.

When you make a switch at renewal time there is usually no monetary penalty. Switching allows you to take advantage of lower rates and save you money,

so take the plunge if you find a better deal with a different lender.

4. Negotiate on everything. Most people only negotiate the interest rate when they’re applying for or renewing a mortgage, but all variables are open to discussion!

Make sure you know the importance of the amortization period, fixed versus variable rates and payment schedule flexibility so your negotiation power is up to its full potential. All these variables can help reduce your payments, interest rate and overall payment period.

5. Work with a professional. Some mortgagees find all this information rather overwhelming and some simply don’t have the time to do the necessary research.

If you find yourself fitting into one of these two categories then consider hiring a mortgage professional. These brokers work for you and will handle all the shopping and negotiations required to make your mortgage more manageable.

Whether you decide to work with a professional or not make sure to do some research for yourself.

It’s always a good idea to have the basic knowledge fully understood before jumping into one of the biggest purchases of your life. If you are ever unsure of any specifics, call your mortgage broker or professional to clarify. We are always happy to help guide you through the process.

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

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TRAVEL Exploring all the magical Hawaiian Islands Have you ever thought, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wonder if there is a way to see more than one island of Hawaii in one week?â&#x20AC;?

I have been to Hawaii a couple of times but only visited one island at a time. I thought the same thing before.

I can now share with you how on Norwegian Cruise Lines, Pride of America can make that happen, seven nights, seven days, four islands, round-trip Honolulu - here is my story on how this is the best way to see Hawaii! In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy, it is perfect for keeping to a budget while embracing all that Hawaii has to offer.

In December, my husband and I boarded the Pride of America for a week to discover four Hawaiian Islands.

I was excited as we have wanted to do this for a long time but money and time played a huge factor, so I did some digging and calculating and found this to be the best way to do Hawaii.

Once onboard we did not have to buy food or go from hotel to hotel. You have everything you need on the ship - many dining options, cold drinks, ice cream for a hot sunny day, even a Hawaiian BBQ on the pool deck and of course accommodation.

The first day you leave Honolulu at night, experiencing the awesome sunset then getting to see the famous Waikiki strip with all the lights.

Grab a drink, find a cozy lounge chair on the pool deck and enjoy the warm Hawaiian breeze as you sail towards Maui.

Waking up in Maui, we sat on the outside patio of the main dining room eating breakfast as the ship pulled into the pier.

Off we go in our rental car, which is a must for this cruise, and it is economical.

The road to Hana is a must while visiting Maui - a beautiful drive on a windy road, bamboo forests, eucalyptus trees, waterfalls and black sand.

Stroll through Lahaina town for some shopping. Up the next day, you are still on the island of Maui till sunset. What a great way to leave Maui - sailing away as you watch the sun go down.

Next day, get up and see a volcano on the Big Island and at the Hilo port.

Volcanoes National Park is also a fascinating world of active volcanoes and Hawaiian culture.

Back on ship in time for yet another perfect sunset. Aboard, we enjoyed dinner as we sailed off to Kona - the next stop on our journey, still on the Big Island.

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Kona coffee, and the Kona Brewing Company! And a Hawaiian pizza of course. After a stroll through a local farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market, we were back on the ship to cool off in the pool!

The time has come to wake up on the Garden Isle, Kauai, the oldest island of Hawaii.

Crystal clear water, fine sand, pristine rain forests sprinkled with waterfalls. We toured Waialua River and Fern Grotto.

We visited Waimea Canyon (the grand canyon of Hawaii). To keep costs down, yet again, we returned to enjoy supper on the ship, then were off to our room to sleep the night away with the patio door open as the next day we woke to finish

our visit on Kauai with a drive to the northern most tip of the island to see the Daniel K. Kilauea Point Lighthouse.

The afternoon is the part of the cruise I had been waiting for as we got to sail past the Napali Coast, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most remote areas. I will always remember the views, even though we did not have the best weather as we sailed past it and onward to Oahu.

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A perfect sunny day and a visit to Pearl Harbour, what an amazing and humbling experience.

We spent three days on the island of Oahu after the cruise. It is easy to drive the entire island of Oahu in a day and

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you get to see a lot. We took in a luau at Paradise Cove. We always felt safe wherever we went and we experienced a whole lot of Aloha spirit.

Seven nights and four islands, there is so much Hawaii has to offer.

I could do that cruise over and enjoy all new adventures. You only have to unpack your suitcase once, food and accommodation are included, one overnight in Maui and one in Kauai.

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Week of April 27 - May 4, 2016 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.

Red Deer Regional Airport Authority 2016 Annual Public Meeting runs May 5th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Red Deer in the Santano Room. 403-886-4388.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present, The 31st Middle Schools, Awesome Art Show, held in the Kiwanis Gallery to May 23rd. First Friday Red Deer opening reception: May 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. Come and meet the students and see what they see. Featuring Students from Eastview, Central, Gateway, and Glendale Middle Schools. From TV shows to Celebrities to the world around them, Middle School students see the world with unique eyes. What will catch their eye this year? This annual exhibit delights its audience with a variety of works expressing these young students’ talents as they experiment with different subject matter and media. Come see what is new!

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 information about meetings and the group in general, call Mavis at 403-3430091 or Sharon at 403-340-2497.

Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance 0n 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 403-341-

7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440.

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 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 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

sary at Christ Lutheran Church rch - Red Deer County - on May y 1st.

Divine service is held at 10 a.m. and a celebration worship service at 3 p.m. Please call Fay at 403728-3495 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

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.

We invite you to rejoice with us as we celebrate our 85th anniver-

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.

Would you like less watering, weeding and fertilizing? How about enhancing your curb appeal? Attend Calgary Horticulturist Kath Smyth’s presentation ‘Is a Garden Makeover Really for You?’ on May 3rd, 6:45-8 p.m. at the Golden Circle, 4620 47A Ave. Tickets are available at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery for $15. Smyth works with the City of Calgary and the Calgary

H ti lt Horticultural l SSociety i t tto h help l homeowners re-design front yards and conserve rain water.

In her presentation, hosted by the Red Deer and District Garden Club, Kath will show before and after slides, outline budget friendly tips, and give advice on low maintenance perennials, soil amendments and mulching to help you transform your yard. Carole Berger, president of the Garden Club, says, “Don’t worry, this is not about removing all your grass or doing major structural renovations, few of us could afford that; this talk will focus on helping people with new or established yards have healthy, beautiful gardens and make the most of their property.”

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.

Senior Citizens Downtown House has a ham supper on May 13th at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15. For tickets, call 403-346-4043. Whist is every Friday at 1:30 p.m. - cost is $3. There is a tournament on May 20th at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $6.

Fun contract bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3.

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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. 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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

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

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 evening includes a champagne reception with live entertainment, buffet dinner, several raffles, and a

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.

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403.346.3356 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.

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

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 403-340-2606 or email inquiries@aspirespecialneeds.ca.

For more information on Evening of Decadent 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

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 403-357-6678; Karen at 403-8854151 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.

The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursday in the Snell May 5th, 12:15 - 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium, featuring the Obsessions Octet, a lively combination of both string and a jazz quartets. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and Tea provided by Cafe Noir.

The Royal Canadian Legion Ponoka, is preparing thousands of items for out 13th annual garage sale which will held on May 7th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in our Legion auditorium. Combined with a silent auction and lunch services on the premises, the event is intended to raise funds to support the Legion’s work in the community. The Royal Canadian Legion Brach 66 has contributing to the community since 1928, providing direct funding for youth programs, medical equipment, sports programs senior programs.

Zombie Games at the Glenellen Community Centre (Rge. Rd. 254 and Township Rd. 360) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 14th.

Trap shooting, archery skills, paintball pistol, hand to hand combat. Cost $25. There will be supper, a beer garden and live entertainment in the evening.

Questions? Text or call Lorne Cole at 403-896-9835. Advanced registration for games at https:// events.com/r/en US/registration/ the-zombie-games-may-14003.

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TCall 403.309.3300 or email classified@reddeerexpress.com

call

403.309.3300 or email

classifieds@reddeerexpress.com Professionals

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*CLIENT RELOCATIONS* Immed. P/T position for professional individual to provide tours and rental housing assistance in Red Deer. Need car! $200-275 per day. Email resume to: Lynn@whrelocations.com Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Dental 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 REG. DENTAL Hygienist both full and part time.

Must be Áexible with hours. 10 Vacancies, $13.75 /hr. + Apply to Healthy Smiles medical, dental, life and viFax resumes attn: sion beneÀts. Start ASAP. Corinne or Chrissy Job description (403) 347-2133 or email: www.timhortons.com healthysmiles4life@ Experience 1 yr. to less hotmail.com than 2 yrs.

Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303

740

Medical

790

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.

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!

Oilfield

800

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking a FLOORHAND AND DERRICK HAND Locally based, home every night! QualiÀed applicants

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and beneÀts package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: payroll@ bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 252-9719 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Sales & Distributors

830

LTC Inc

in Innisfail is seeking

Telephone Sales

Agents to take incoming and outgoing sales calls and provide quality customer service. $11.75/ hr+ commissions+beneÀts Submit resume to: resume@ letstalkconnections.ca

Trades

850

BUSY dealership now hiring.

Pike Wheaton Chevrolet

is currently seeking an exp. licenced automotive technician. GM Dealership exp. would be considered an asset. This position offers a competitive wage with a bonus system. Pls. apply in person with resume to the Service Manager. No phone call pls.

OIL-BERTA CONSTRUCTION. Position available for Experienced H.D. Mechanic. Maintaining aggregate and heavy equipment. Good facilities. Please send resumes to: Email: oilbertacats @xplornet.com.

Fax 780-674-2496.

Site Construction Manager Required

Currently accepting applications for RTM site construction manager located in Red Deer, AB. We are looking for an individual with proven ability to organize and lead contractors and possibly a small crew in our new RTM location.

Preference will be given to anyone with Construction Journeyman certiÀcation. Valid drivers license is required.

Send resume to: kvolk@ championhomes.com.

Only those considered will be contacted.

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

LTC Inc

in Innisfail is seeking an

Executive Sales

Manager responsible for developing a sales team to manage sales and service throughout Alberta.

Responsible for team management, nurturing accounts, maintaining customer service, overall revenue and proÀtability.

Salary+beneÀts based on experience $75,000 - $100,000/yr.

Please forward your resume in conÀdence to: resume@ letstalkconnections.ca 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

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

CONTRACT DRIVERS

in AB. Super B exp. req’d.

Home the odd night. Weekends off. 403-586-4558

Business Opportunities

870

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided.

Protected territories.

Interest free Ànancing.

Full details. Call now 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

Misc.

Help

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SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers

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

Auctions

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Tools

1640

METRIC Socket, plus tool box. $100.

403-343-6044

Firewood

1660

FREE TRUCK LOADS OF BLACK POPLAR LOGS. You pick up. Very close to Red Deer. 403-392-8385.

LOGS 104 PLACER GOLD Semi loads of pine, spruce, CLAIMS - South of tamarack, poplar, birch.

Dawson City, Yukon.

Price depends on location Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers of delivery. Lil Mule Unreserved Auction, April Logging 403-318-4346 27 in Edmonton. Claims on 60 Mile River & 13 Mile Creek. Jerry Hodge: Garden 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; Supplies rbauction.com/realestate.

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

31 FULLY SERVICED Machine planting: $10/tree LAKE LOTS - Murray (includes bark mulch and Lake, Saskatchewan.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee Unreserved Auction, June $75-$125/order.

27 in Saskatoon. Lots Quality guaranteed. range from 0.28 +/- to 403-820-0961 0.35 +/- acres. Brennan LeBlanc: 306-280-4878; rbauction.com/realestate. Household

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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.

AUCTIONS: Sat., May 7/16, High Prairie Forest Products, High Prairie, Alberta. Equipment & unused heavy truck parts. Sat., May 14/16, Mar Val Promotions, Falher, Alberta. Barudan embroidery machines, store Àxtures & clothing.

For more info visit ironhorseauctions.ca.

AUTO TOOL Surplus Auction. Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. Autos, tools, trailers, surplus, benches, tents, pressure washers. Scribner Auction, 121 - 15 Ave. (Hwy 14), Wainwright, Alberta.

780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY & SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 2+/- title acres industrial property & 8000 sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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.

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Appliances

1710

MICROWAVE, Kenmore over the counter, black, clean, works perfectly. $100. 403 309-3475

Household Furnishings

1720

GENUINE LA-Z-BOY rocker recliner, beige, $80.

403-877-0825

Misc. for Sale

1760

10’ x 12’ GAZEBO, material covered, good cond., $120. 403-782-5206 100 VHS movies, $75 for all. 403-885-5020 2 electric lamps, $20.

403-885-5020 CAMPING dishes, Set $35; Air Conditioner, $100.

Tire - Step, $23.

403-343-6044 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.

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.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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.

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 STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Clear out pricing in effect now!” 20X20 $5,444.

25X26 $6, 275. 30X30 $8,489. 32X34 $10,328.

42X50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

UNIQUE black metal bathroom mirror, towel bar, towel ring, and 2 hangers look like “gazelles”. All for $65. 403 309-3475 WATER HOSE REEL, $35. 403-885-5020

Misc. for Sale

To place a Classified listing, call 403-309-3300.

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Welcome Home!

Celebrating the birth of your child?

Share your happy news with family & friends with a special announcement in the Red Deer Express Classifieds.

Call 403.3 .33

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WANTED: Small dog (Bijon/Shitzu) cross for elderly couple. 403-343-9140

Sporting Goods

Next time you have something to advertise, put the Classifieds on the job.

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“If You’d Listed Here, You’d Be Sold Now!” Thousands of folks who have sold their cars, homes and merchandise on our classified pages, know that the Classifieds work harder for you. And, so do all the people who have found cars, homes and bargains on our pages. Not to mention jobs, roommates, financial opportunities and more.

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INVERSION Table, $200.

403-343-6044 PAYING CASH For guns, ammo and brass. Licensed buyer. Norm 306-690-2686

DISCOUNT SENIORS medical alarm - Monitored 24 hours, free equipment.

Just pay for the monitoring.

Less than $1. per day. Call toll free for more information 1-888-865-5130 or www.LifeAssure.com.

Livestock

ONE TIME AD. Alberta wide - Stump grinding, postholes, double thick sod sales installation, 3-6 ft. spruce pine trees, mail order: 1-3 ft. starter trees, Àrewood. Text 403-846-3417.

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.

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

2100

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.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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.

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

34 RED DEER EXPRESS Manufactured Homes

3040

WELL-MAINT. 2 bdrm. mobile home close to Joffre $810 inclds. water, 5 appl.

403-348-6594

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

1 & 2 BDRM. apts avail. in a quiet, pet-free adult only building. Please phone 403-340-1222 for more information (no text msgs please).

3 BDRM., no pets, $975. mo. 403-343-6609

Suites

3060

MORRISROE MANOR Rental incentives avail.

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

403-596-2444

PENHOLD 1 bdrm. 4 appls, inclds. heat & water, no pets $760/mo., avail.

June 1. 348-6594

THE NORDIC

Rental incentives avail.

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

403-596-2444

Roommates Wanted

4090

Manufactured Homes

Lots For Sale

3090

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SERGE’S HOMES

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

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APRIL 30TH

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Cars

Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

WATER WELL

but short of cash??

+

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Nominate your rural healthcare hero for a 2016 RPAP Award

Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator

1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at www.1800bigiron.com

1971 CORVETTE, 454 big block. $16,500.

403-598-4131

Motorcycles

5080

P.S. We also drill for people who aren’t short of cash

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Don’t get left behind...

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FOR SALE by Tender.

Fairview farm/acreage.

Open House, Friday, April 29, Noon - 8 p.m. Contact Dawn Spicer 1-780-835-8651 or DawnSpicer@gpremax.com.

On Cummings Lake Pt.NW 10-82-3W6M.

2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC

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.

(403)318-4653

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Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment 12345

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

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

Farms/ Land

995

Value Ad Network

403.396.0078

4160

3080

BOWER area home, shared main Áoor & laundry, $550./mo. incld’s all utils. except internet. $300. dd. Ref’s req’d.

403-309-4464 after 6 pm

Rooms For Rent

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

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S e r v i c e D i r e c t o r y 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 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Cleaning

1070

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

DAMON INTERIORS

Drywall, tape, texture, Fully licensed & insured.

Free Estimates. Call anytime Dave, 403-396-4176

Repair or Renovate

No job too small, full SINCERE service. Free Estimates HOUSEKEEPING Seniors Discount.

Weekly, bi weekly, Call 587-377-0977 R.D. move ins, move outs.

Honest service you can Classifieds...costs so little count on. Call Debbie at Saves you so much!

1-403-702-0503 Red Deer area

Fencing

1169 Income Tax 1220

ACRE FENCING Supply & Install CHAIN LINK Residential, Industrial & Commercial.

42 years experience.

Located in Leduc Serving All of Alberta.

780-986-0267

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 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

FENCE WAREHOUSE SUPPLY ONLY Chain link, Wood and Barbed Wire.

Buy Direct From the Manufacturer James @ 780-803-6491, Scott @ 780-668-8940.

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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.

Misc.

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1290

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Personal Services

1315

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Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabeneÀt.ca/ free-assessment

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

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

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.

SECOND 2 NONE aerate, dethatch, clean-up, eaves, cut grass. Free estimates.

Now booking 403-302-7778

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

THE ROTOTILLER GUY Rototilling Services & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957

SPRING LAWN CLEANUP Call Ken 403-304-0678

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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.

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Heldover Until

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50% OFF FACTORY OPTIONS *

2016Ford

Ends Monday, May 2nd

F350 #16T8250

Platinum Crew Cab Diesel

SAVE

18,890

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>

Finance at only

50% Off Factory Options Delivery Allowance

MSRP -$9,890 -$4,000

Total Selling Price

4.99%

> >

$84,829 Costco Rebate -$1,000 Extended Finance Cash Alternative -$4,000

$65,939

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$413/BW

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2016Ford

Edge

2016Ford

F150 #16T0694

Finance at only

Super Crew Lariat With Technology Package

$70,449 -$6,625

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Delivery Allowance Costco Rebate

$59,074

SAVE

>

-$3,750 -$1,000

$399/BW

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2016Ford

Escape #16A5733

Finance at only

2.49%

6,425

MSRP 50% Off Factory Options

>

$

#16T6492A

$

11,375

0.99%

MSRP 50% Off Factory Options

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Titanium With Navigation And Moon Roof

$50,639 -$3,675

Total Selling Price

Delivery Allowance Costco Rebate

$44,214

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-$1,750 -$1,000

$285/BW

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4,175

0.99% MSRP 50% Off Factory Options

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$

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$36,039 -$2,675

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Delivery Allowance Costco Rebate

$31,864

Or

-$500 -$1,000

$197/BW

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*All rebates to dealer including delivery allowance and Costco. Selling prices do not include tax. #16A5733 b/w payment over 84 months, 0.99%, $0 down, O.A.C. #16T6492A b/w payment over 84 months, 2.49%, $0 down, O.A.C. #16T0694 b/w payment over 84 months, 0.99%, $0 down, O.A.C. #16T8250 b/w payment over 96 months, 4.99%, $0 down, O.A.C. Cost of borrowing #16A5733 is $1231. Sale ends Monday, May 2nd, 2016. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. See dealer for full details.

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2016Ford

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F150

SuperCrew XLT 4X4 #16T1196 #16T11 196

Lease for

0.99%

Lease for only $399

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+tax

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