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Former Red Deerian Amanda Lindhout returns to City Event to benefit Alison Azer who has not seen her children since August

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS

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t has been years since former Red Deerian Amanda Lindhout has visited the City but she will return May 13th.

‘An Evening with Amanda Lindhout in Red Deer - In Support of the Azer Kids’, will take place at the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park.

“I’m really happy to be able to come home and to help a really good cause at the same time,” said Lindhout.

On Monday, Lindhout and her mother, Lorinda Stewart, were on The Current where they played never before heard audio from a phone call between Stewart and Lindhout when she was in captivity.

“It is really awful. It was right after I had been assaulted for three days and they brought the phone and it was an intense phone call with my mom. We just decided that we were going to use this at the Alison Azer event. My messaging and my story will be my life story but with a focus on my relationship with my mother and my efforts of my mother to bring me back home - that mother/daughter connection,” said Lindhout. “And for the first time ever at a public event I will be playing this audio recording. I’ve never played it at an event before.”

Azer’s husband was charged with the abduction of their four children last summer after he did not return them to her following a trip to Europe. The couple separated a number of years ago and he was legally permitted to leave the country with their children but a custody order stated he had to return by Aug. 21st. Azer has not seen her children since and believes her children are now in the Middle East.

“We consider ourselves friends and really solid supporters of Alison. I’m crafting this whole message because it’s really about bringing Alison home to her kids and this phone call and theme of my talk really indicates in my situation to how a mother’s love and absolute resolve ended up bringing me home. It’s really incredible that the relationship that my mother and I have now, on the other side of everything, we lost each other for a long time and my mother worked so hard to get me back and to bring me back to Canada. We share a real friendship now and a closeness. We’re closer now than we have ever been,” Lindhout said, adding attendees will hear Azer’s story during the event as well.

“It’s a really great opportunity to support an Albertan mom whose four children have been abducted. The media is starting to pick up her story and she is starting to talk to bigger audiences. It is

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INSPIRATION - Former Red Deerian Amanda Lindhout returns with ‘An Evening with Amanda Lindhout in Red Deer - In Support of the Azer Kids’ on May 13th. such an important story for Albertans.”

Lindhout’s book, A House in the Sky, which she co-authored with Sara Corbett of the New York Times, has been on the Canadian Top 10 Bestseller list for 110

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straight weeks. It has been translated into a dozen languages and has been released all across the world. The book details accounts of torture, despair and ultimate survival in the 15-months she

spent in captivity in Somalia after being kidnapped in 2008.

“I love that the book has reached so many people,” said Lindhout. “I feel really grateful that people really want to read this story.”

It was announced last year that her book will be hitting the big screen as Annapurna Pictures, who has also backed Zero Dark Thirty and American Hustle will produce the film. Actress Rooney Mara will star in the film as well. Mara is best known for her Oscar-nominated role in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Lindhout said the screenplay is complete and a director has been chosen, although Lindhout said she cannot release the name of the director at this point.

Meanwhile, Lindhout has been doing speaking engagements for a number of years now and she said it has been somewhat of a healing experience for her as well.

“I often thank audiences when I’m finished a speaking engagement - when I get into a room in front of kind, thoughtful people who really are open to receiving what I have to say - it’s a real gift to me because every time I can own the story and put words to it, some sort of healing takes place in me. Even the audience plays a role in it. It’s really amazing,” said Lindhout. “The things that I am talking about are important themes - cultural acceptance and forgiveness. If I have these important messages to share, so I should and I feel good about my role in the world in doing this. It’s amazing the opportunities that I’ve been granted - over the last year I have spoke in 25 different countries around the world. This message of this young woman from Red Deer, Canada has become international.”

Lindhout is part of the National Speakers Bureau of Canada and she was their number one booked speaker from the agency in 2015. She did nearly 70 speaking engagements last year talking on a range of topics.

Just recently, Lindhout relocated to Toronto from Canmore where she has lived for years. She is currently pursuing a journalism career.

“I love writing, I always have. At a certain point last year there was an itch I needed to scratch. I wanted to write and I wanted to work on stories and I started to do that. I took on a couple of writing jobs and I’ve had these cool opportunities to fulfill my greatest dream as a young woman in my early 20s which was to be a journalist. I’ve been able to step into that this year in a way that feels really natural and really good.”

For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.ca and search ‘Amanda Lindhout’. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Her husband, Greg Nichols reported her missing later that evening.

Lorie is described as 5’2” tall with a slender build.

She has hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a three-quarter length charcoal winter jacket with gray/black lace up winter boots, medium blue tight fitting jeans with discernible tears to the knees and thighs. She is believed to have a gray woolen loose fitting toque and an over shoulder dark green/black strapped bag with white and yellow lettering.

“The search is active.

We just want her to know that we desperately want her to come home,” said Greg. “We are not quitting - we just won’t. This is the most consuming thing to me and it will remain that way until the day we get her back. Lorie is my wife and I miss her dearly.”

He added since her disappearance there has not been any activity on her credit cards and bank cards. She did not have a cell phone nor access to a vehicle as she does not

LORIE NICHOLS have her driver’s license.

Greg is hopeful that Lorie will come home soon. May 4th is Lorie’s longtime best friend’s birthday and for the past 35 years, Lorie has always wished her a happy birthday on that day. As well, with Mother’s Day on Sunday, Greg said he is hopeful Lorie will return home to see her two sons.

“And May 25th is our 25th wedding anniversary.

I hope this is a powerful month for her,” said Greg.

“I am focusing on the positive and that somehow this makes a difference.”

The Red Deer RCMP also continue to search for Lorie’s whereabouts. Cpl. Karyn Kay said in the two months since Lorie was reported missing, police have conducted numerous interviews with friends and acquaintances and

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“RCMP has conducted several searches in the area and have followed up on a number of information tips from the public and the RCMP has been in contact with other police jurisdictions and are working with the K Division Missing Persons Unit,” said Kay. “We have activated a number of resources to put together as complete a picture as possible of Ms. Nichols’ movements in the time leading up to her being reported missing. We continue to work to connect with those people Ms. Nichols was in contact with who may be able to provide us with new information. The RCMP has a number of avenues that we are continuing to follow up on.”

She added the investigation is ongoing and the RCMP won’t stop looking for Lorie until she has been located.

Anyone with information on Lorie’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403343-5575 or Greg at 403596-4127. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Brian Mason talks economic development

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around the province.

Mason expanded on the infrastructure aspect of the budget and clarified its importance in stimulating the economy. He said one way that boosting funding for infrastructure will affect the economy is by creating jobs across Alberta. The jobs created can include modernizing schools and hospitals to help bet-

said receiving federal government approval for pipeline production would help not only stimulate the The Red Deer District Chamber of economy and create jobs in Alberta, Commerce welcomed Brian Mason, but it would assist in taking care of minister of infrastructure and minpeople all across Canada as well. ister of transportation, to their lun“Albertans have done much of the cheon last week. economic heavy lifting throughout Mason spoke to the Chamber the country, but we cannot continue about Alberta’s budget plans as last to support Canada unless Canada month the government supports us. We will not announced a big boost for rest until we have a pipeinfrastructure in Red Deer. line built from coast to A part of the provincial coast,” said Mason. budget is a $100 million Mason stressed despite “ALBERTANS HAVE DONE MUCH project to build a new inthe fact the financial futerchange between Gaetz ture doesn’t look very OF THE ECONOMIC HEAVY LIFTING Ave. and the QEII Hwy. bright for Alberta, the proTHROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, Mason told Chamber vincial government is cermembers that despite BUT WE CANNOT CONTINUE TO tain Alberta will bounce Alberta’s current economback. He touched on how SUPPORT CANADA UNLESS CANADA ic condition as well as the with the new provincial SUPPORTS US. WE WILL NOT REST large amount of money budget he sees a bright being handed out, the and thriving future for UNTIL WE HAVE A PIPELINE BUILT provincial government is Alberta.

FROM COAST TO COAST.” doing all they can to still “We will not end our create jobs and boost the economic troubles but economy to the best of its our Alberta Jobs Plan will BRIAN MASON ability. allow our province to “Albertans recognize come through this time of that the Alberta governglobal market uncertainment does not control the ty and volatility stronger price of oil, but we can then ever. Together we will control our response to it. And that’s ter meet today’s needs, as well as build a brighter and more prosperwhere the job plan comes in,” said spending over $9 billion over five ous future for every Albertan.”

Mason. years on municipal infrastructure The four main points of the provinSome of the highlights of the across the province. cial budget are supporting families Alberta Jobs Plan are supporting One area of development that and communities, investing in infraregional economies, finding ways Mason believes needs to transpire is structure, diversifying the energy into support employers in creating reducing the negative stigma associ- dustry, as well showing an increase jobs, and investing in infrastructure ated with pipeline development. He of support for local businesses.

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Celebrating mothers this Sunday Spring is in the air. The grass is turning green, the flowers are poking through the ground, leaves are out on the trees, the birds are singing and the sun is making more of an appearance these days - especially as of late.

But when you think of May, what is one of the first things that comes to mind?

Perhaps Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and as it does every year, it gives us the chance to be grateful for a job that is one of the toughest, never paid, and sometimes thankless ones around. Whether you have a close relationship with your mother or not, Mother’s Day is a chance to recognize the sacrifices she has made for you and for her family.

Oftentimes a mother thinks about all others before herself. Mothers tend to be selfless, supportive, forgiving and love unconditionally. Even if such things as distance, lack of time or life in general has taken you in a different direction, mothers always hold a special place in our hearts – how could they not?

From the time we are born, our mothers put their lives on hold to help ensure our success. Not only in the beginning with sleepless nights, but ultimately also by playing chauffeur to extra curricular activities, to also very importantly helping to teach us right from wrong.

The job is one that is never-ending.

According to Wikipedia, the modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in America.

She then began a campaign to make Mother’s Day a recognized holiday in the United States. Although she was successful in 1914, she was already disappointed with its commercialization by the 1920s.

By this time, Hallmark Cards and other companies had started selling Mother’s Day cards. According to Wikipedia, “Jarvis believed that the companies had misinterpreted and exploited the idea of Mother’s Day, and that the emphasis of the holiday was on sentiment, not profit.

As a result, she organized boycotts of

Mother’s Day, and threatened to issue lawsuits against the companies involved.

Jarvis argued that people should appreciate and honour their mothers through handwritten letters expressing their love and gratitude, instead of buying gifts and pre-made cards. Jarvis protested at a candy makers’ convention in Philadelphia in 1923, and at a meeting of American War Mothers in 1925. By this time, carnations had become associated with Mother’s Day, and the selling of carnations by the American War Mothers to raise money angered Jarvis, who was arrested for disturbing the peace.”

Since then, the holiday has been adopted by other countries and it is now celebrated all over the world. In this tradition, each person offers a gift, card, or remembrance toward their mothers, grandmothers, and/or maternal figure on Mother’s Day. According to www.mothersdaycelebration.com, a type of Mother’s Day celebration also extends back to the 1600s in

England. “Here a Mothering Sunday was celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) to honor mothers. After a prayer service in church to honor Virgin Mary, children brought gifts and flowers to pay tribute to their own mothers.”

Today, Mother’s Day is observed worldwide in more than 40 countries. Some of the most popular gifts given on Mother’s Day are cards and flowers.

But this Mother’s Day, showering your mother with gifts isn’t the only way to show your appreciation. Spending time with your mother is a gift in itself and something money can’t buy.

However, restaurants will be packed and card and flower shops will be running on empty as we try to show our gratitude.

So this Mother’s Day, make sure to take the opportunity to show your mom she is appreciated.

Because nothing will ever replace a mother’s love and a mother’s job is one of the most important in the world.

Unite the right in Alberta wishful thinking After the Alberta NDP won last year, several grassroots efforts arose to ‘unite the right’.

Considering the reckless spending the Notley government has undertaken, it might be more accurate to speak about uniting the centre. There was another such meeting this weekend in Red Deer.

The problems surrounding any effort at bringing together the two non-socialist parties are almost entirely organizational and not about policy and ideas.

This is because all political parties are held together (in order of importance) by friendships nourished by shared experience, by loyalties based on memories of prior struggles, and by shared policy preferences and ideas of justice.

Barry

COOPER Ideas, the least important, come in two flavours.

The first deals with what allies favour, the second on what they reject. The latter are much less cohesive and often much less intelligible than the former.

Focusing on ideas has led commentators to conclude that is it somehow inevitable that the anti-socialist parties will come together. This is wishful thinking. Mostly the individuals and groups who make such commonsen-

sical statements about uniting all right-thinking people against the big-government spendthrifts in the NDP are themselves outside the two nonsocialist parties.

Despite occasional calls for joint conversations over ‘principles’, very little has happened. There was a brief period of informal cooperation when Wildrose relinquished its position in Question Period after the death of Manmeet Bhullar so the PCs could ask the NDP about matters their late colleague thought important.

A few weeks later both ran candidates to replace Bhullar in Calgary Greenway. The 29% turnout indicated that the PCs were not yet comatose. If 168 more voters had been

attracted to Wildrose, they would have won. It was also a reflection of how much Bhullar was liked, respected, and missed by his constituents. The winning PC candidate, Prab Gill, a great fan of Justin Trudeau, was also a bit of an opportunist. Both parties concluded they had rosy futures, so there was no serious need to hook up.

The history of the two parties over the past few years is about obstacles to cooperation. The PCs point to their core support of around 25% of Albertans, which is equal to the NDP and eight to 10 points behind Wildrose. The diminished PC rump have long memories of their own glory days. Many are genuine urban progressives with a deep antip-

athy to the warmed-over Socred country bumpkins in Wildrose.

For their part, Wildrose core supporters have not overcome their disgust for the PC machine and their distrust of their own leadership which, as Danielle Smith showed, can act in their own interests without even considering their core supporters.

Finally, there is the problem of timing. Without a permanent PC leader, even if the Wildrosers wanted to create a New Conservative Party (NCP) rather than absorb the PCs, it is not likely to happen in the next year or so. When the PCs get a permanent leader in 2017, there will be no time to amalgamate before the election, especially if the NDP calls an early one.

Worse, the struggle of the PC leadership contest precludes anyone promising to join with Wildrose.

Rather, the new leader will promise to restore the party to strength, greatness, and government, not amalgamate with the treacherous upstarts.

Ironically, Manmeet Bhullar might have been statesman enough to create an NCP with the existing Wildrose. Until the PCs find a leader unconnected to the old PC machine, there can be no serious talk even about common principles. And what happens outside the parties is almost without significance.

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

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CITY BRIEFS EMERGING ARTIST AWARD Red Deer Arts Council has extended the application submission deadline for the Emerging Artist Award to May 16th.

The Red Deer Arts Council is excited to announce the third year of an award for emerging artists which supports and encourages promising artists, early in their careers, while also serving to raise the arts profile by stimulating, developing and promoting the arts in Red Deer and Red Deer County. Artists of all genres are encouraged to apply.

Criteria for artists and applications are available from the office or can be downloaded from the web site at https://reddeerartscouncil.wordpress.com/ under the Scholarship and awards tab.

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“Health Advisory Council volunteers are an important link to ensure AHS is responsive to the people,” says AHS Board Chair Linda Hughes. “They play an important role in connecting us to the public across Alberta, and help us understand the needs of individual communities.”

Each council is comprised of up to 15 members, all of whom are passionate about health care services, eager to engage members of their community to learn what health care services are working well and where improvements can be made and who are interested in participating in dialogue with AHS to find creative solutions that address local health care.

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AHS is also recruiting new volunteer members for its two Provincial Advisory Councils (Cancer and Addiction & Mental Health) and its Aboriginal Wisdom Council.

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Jarvis was purportedly inspired by a line in a prayer her mother used: “I hope and pray that someone, sometime, will found a memorial mother’s day commemorating her for the matchless service she renders to humanity in every field of life. She is entitled to it.”

Jarvis became a tireless advocate for expanding the celebration of Mother’s Day across the United States. In 1910, West Virginia made it a state holiday.

All states quickly followed suit.

In 1912, Jarvis founded the Mother’s Day International Society. She insisted that singular possessive be used as she wanted each family to use the day to especially honour their mother.

In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May to be the national Mother’s Day holiday.

The links between Canada and the United States have always been strong.

In 1912, the Red Deer newspapers started publishing notices that the second Sunday in May was ‘Mother’s Day.’ The objective was, “To honour and uplift motherhood and to give happiness to ‘The Best Mother Who Ever Lived’ – your mother.”

People were also encouraged to wear a white carnation as it typified, “Purity, beauty, love, charity and fidelity.”

By 1914, a number of local churches began having special Mother’s Day celebrations.

In most instances, the usual Sunday School sessions were not held so that the children could sit in the regular service with their mothers. In some cases, special afternoon Mother’s Day Sunday School celebrations were organized.

However, a few churches, particularly the Anglican Church, continued to follow the older tradition of ‘Mothering Sunday’, held earlier in the year on the fourth Sunday of Lent.

This tradition was originally established to encourage people to, “Go back to their mother church” as part of the Lenten season.

As time went on, Mothering Sunday also became a time to celebrate mothers and their children as part of the service.

Mother’s Day took on even more emotional meaning in the years following the end of the First World War. Many mothers in the community had lost their sons and/or their husbands during that terrible conflict.

Mother’s Day provided an opportunity to remind

everyone of the terrible loss that those mothers had experienced ‘for a greater cause.’

In 1922, the Gaetz-Cornett Drug and Book Company in Red Deer began adding a new element to the annual celebration.

Greeting cards were offered for sale at 5¢ to 75¢ each, while fresh-cut flowers, particularly carnations, were offered for sale to the public.

The following year, the store added special books, roses and boxes of candy to its selection of appropriate Mother’s Day gift suggestions.

As the 1920s progressed, the tradition began of wearing a red carnation, or similar flower, if one’s mother was still alive, and a white one if she was now deceased.

However, because freshcut flowers were expensive, many people used various other flowers or else wore a badge with a floral image.

Mother’s Day gifts became more common after 1928 when Eaton’s, Red Deer’s first department store, opened for business and offered a wider-array of potential gift ideas.

In the years following the Second World War, and the commencement of the great Baby Boom, the celebration of Mother’s Day became more popular than ever.

Today, Mother’s Day remains one of the most beloved celebrations on the annual calendar. It also continues to be a major retail and commercial event, second only to Christmas and the back to school sales season.

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COURT BRIEFS RODNEY ARENS CASE HELD OVER Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench heard that a resolution is in the works in the case of Rodney Arens. He was sentenced to five years and six months in pris-

on in 2014. He was given credit for 185 days for time served before and during the trial. Those convictions were overturned in the Alberta Court of Appeal.

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Chad Ryan Connatty, 31, is charged with impaired driving offenses in three unrelated incidents - two from Red Deer and one from Fort McMurray.

Connatty faces numerous charges after a collision last May 20th in Red Deer that resulted in the death of a 44-year-old Springbrook man. He has been charged with impaired driving causing death, operation of a motor vehicle while driving with a blood alcohol level over .08 causing death, impaired operation of a motor vehicle, blood alcohol exceeding .08 and driving while disqualified. He has also been charged with possession of marijuana.

His case will return June 6th.

TRIAL SET FOR MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER A trial has been set for next year for a man charged with a Christmas Day murder.

Chad Alexander Kulba, 33, of Red Deer, has been charged with the second degree murder of Thomas Patrick Braconnier.

He has also been charged with committing an indignity to a human body.

The victim’s body had been found in the early morning hours of Dec. 25th within a business vestibule near 50th St. and 50th Ave. in downtown Red Deer.

A trial date has been set for Nov. 27th-Dec. 15, 2017 in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench.

Kulba has elected to be tried by judge and jury.

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

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

white Ford F650 when he was confronted by Wegner.

Police have said Talbot drove the truck into Wegner which resulted in his death. The RCMP have charged Talbot with manslaughter and theft of Wegner’s vehicle. Talbot has also been charged with possession of property obtained from proceeds of crime, driving while disqualified and failing to appear in court.

On March 24th, the RCMP also charged Amanda Jo-Lynn Larsen, 27, of no fixed address in Red Deer, with possession of stolen property over $5,000 as a result of her involvement in the theft of Wegner’s vehicle.

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

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

Meanwhile, Larsen, who was granted bail was re-arrested last Friday after failing to appear in court twice on these matters.

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At 7:15 p.m. on May 1st, Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of an armed and possibly suicidal 28-year-old man at a downtown apartment building. The man advised police that he had a gun and made statements suggesting he was prepared to use it on himself or anyone who attended. Three RCMP members entered the building and located the man on the second floor. A confrontation occurred resulting in a member discharging his service weapon. Members attended the scene and located the armed man, who was subsequently shot by police in their efforts to ensure public safety.

The wounded man was taken to hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

There were no other injuries as a result of this incident.

Police officers were on scene throughout the night to secure the scene.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating the discharge of the RCMP officers’ firearms.

This is in accordance with their mandate to effectively, independently, and objectively investigate incidents involving Alberta’s police that have resulted in serious injury or

SUSPECT SOUGHT AFTER ROBBERY Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify a man who attempted to rob the 7 Eleven in Riverside Meadows shortly after 5 a.m. on April 24th.

RCMP were called to the 7 Eleven Store on 54th Ave. at 5:15 a.m. on April 24th after a man carrying what witnesses believed to be a stick entered the store and demanded cash from the staff member. A customer surprised the suspect

by Erin Fawcett and he left empty-handed; he was last seen heading east then south behind the store.

The suspect is described as Caucasian around 5’ tall and in his late teens. He has dark hair and was wearing a white and grey checkered hoodie with blue jeans.

RCMP continue to investigate.

Anyone with information

about any of these crimes 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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It is not known at this point whether the death was accidental. The autopsy results are not yet available.

The deceased’s family has been notified. Police will not be releasing the name of the deceased at this time.

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sponded to a report by a passer-by of a non-responsive male in a car parked at the side of a rural road outside of Blackfalds.

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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 403-350-2152).

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.”

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.

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Gluten-free pancake breakfast runs May 7th from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Rosedale Community Centre (29 - Roland Street).

There is also a children’s playground available. Adults - $6; children under 10 - $3. Buy tickets at the door. Enjoy gluten-free pancakes, sausages, coffee and juice for the whole family.

Hosted by the Red Deer Celiac Support Group - for more information, call Clarice at 403-3414351 or Karen at 403-357-2233.

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 403-3413463 or email at cabis@telus.net.

Fibres Afire - HWSDA 40th anniversary conference runs May 6th-8th at the Red Deer College - Cenovus Learning Centre. We invite you to join us for Fibres Afire - our 40th anniversary conference. Vendors are open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The juried show is open to the public on Saturday from 10 aa.m. to 4 p.m. Go to www.hwsda. org for more information.

Piper Creek Lodge - annual Strawberry Tea & Bake Sale on May 5th from 1:30-3 p.m. Cost for Tea and Strawberry Shortcake $4. Baking, 50/50 draw, raffle draws, free door prizes - 482033rd St. 403-343-1066 ext #3.

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.

Piper Creek Lodge annual Strawberry Tea & Bake Sale on May 5th from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Cost for tea and strawberry shortcake is $4. Baking, 50/50 draw, raffle draws, free door prizes at 4820 - 33rd St. 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.

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.

What Do You Think? Shalom Counselling Centre is hosting Coffee Connection Open Houses in Olds (May 9th), Sylvan Lake (May 10th), Lacombe (May 12th) and Red Deer (May 25th). This is an opportunity for you to

find out more about the work we do in your community, as well as provide input into our Strategic Plan on how we can meet community need. Sessions are 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm with an added time in Red Deer of 10am to noon. Please RSVP five days before date you want to attend, indicating preferred time. 403.342.0339 or bonnie@shalomcounselling. com so we can plan accordingly.

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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.

The Red Deer Arts Council is seeking enthusiastic board and committee volunteers to lead our

tion would like to extend an invitation to all the communities to attend our 17th annual Fun Tree Planting Bee. We will be planting evergreen seedlings in an effort to keep Bower green and to promote community spirit.

The event runs May 14th from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. along the Bower Creek pathways. Meet at the Bower Community Hall at 9:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

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 403341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440.

New Tai Chi Beginners Class started this week. Come and join us for this relaxing exercise program that improves strength, balance and flexibility while reducing

organization in making Red Deer a dynamic community that celebrates the arts. The Arts Council promotes and advocates for artists and arts & culture organizations in Red Deer, encouraging and facilitating new networks and professional development to make the arts community stronger and more visible. Board Directors set the course for the organization and work with staff and the arts and business communities to achieve our goals. We are looking for a variety of skilled individuals to join the team! We are specifically seeking individuals with knowledge of or experience in writing policy, communications, fundraising, and committee or organizational leadership. An interest in the arts and culture scene in Red Deer is a decided asset.

For more information, contact Diana at info@reddeerartscouncil.ca or call 403-348-2787.

Garden Club meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month except December, July and August. All meetings are held at the Kerry Wood Nature Center 6300 – 45 Ave.

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.

Hard of Hearing Advocacy and Support Group meeting Friday, May 13th in Boardroom at Glenn’s Restaurant from 10:30 a.m. till noon. $5 drop-in fee.

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PFLAG - known as Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, is an international organization that offers help to anyone – parents, families, friends, and straight allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community – who is dealing with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. The local PFLAG Canada chapter is designed to support parents/ guardians/caregivers/friends/and loved ones (ages 18 and up) in the lives of sexual and gender minority youth. PFLAG Canada Red Deer Chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 in room 2601 at Red Deer College. PFLAG Canada Red Deer Chapter was created to help parents help themselves and family members deal with, understand and accept their sexual and gender minority children. PFLAG is the only grassroots organization that deals with sexual and gender minority issues from a family perspective, providing support, education and resources.

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ENTERTAINMENT Pittsburgh band Anti-Flag includes City on current tour

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS The Pittsburgh-based punk band Anti-Flag released their latest album, American Spring, last May, and they’re heading back to Canada for a run of dates including Red Deer on May 7th at Wild Bill’s.

From the start more than 20 years ago, the band has been melding their commitment to social justice issues and politics with their unabashed punk-styled tunes. Their latest CD - 2015’s American Spring has been described as, “An empowering, energetic antidote to the crippling cynicism that infects even the most dedicated of rabble-rousers.”

Co-produced by AWOLNATION’s Kenny Carkeet, Jim Kaufman and the band, Anti-Flag’s tenth studio disc is both a, “Shot across the bow of the political discourse and creatively challenging.”

Drummer/band cofounder Pat Thetic recalls the beginnings of the group when he and guitarist/ singer Justin Sane first teamed up as youngsters with a common vision.

American Spring is the next natural step in a career that produced activist-punk classics like For Blood and Empire (2006), The Terror State (2003), and Underground Network (2001), and inspired international audiences to learn more about the Occupy movement, the anti-war movement, and the idea that ‘socialism’ isn’t a dirty word.

“The last two albums we recorded in our studio in Pittsburgh - and it was just the four of us in a room,” said Thetic. This record was a little bit different because they headed of Los Angeles to team up with Carkeet and Kaufman to bring in a fresh perspective. “We were looking for something a little bit different - for some different ideas to come into the project,” he said, adding that while crafting music

is of course a focal point, it isn’t the entire focal point.

“We’re more concerned with what we are trying to achieve,” he said. “The message, the ideas, the passion, the anger and the frustration we want to express - but in going and having an actual producer and someone who is outside of the band, they bring those elements of, ‘Maybe this should sound a bit better’,” he added with a laugh.

“For me, the music is a vehicle for ideas. I’m not as concerned about the presentation of the ideas - the ideas are the most important thing.

“Sometimes, it’s better to bring someone else in and say, ‘Hey, let’s make these ideas sound as good as possible’. And that’s what they did on this record.

Feedback has been tremendous. “We definitely heard that this is our best sounding record,” he said. “So that is always nice to hear. And there are some ideas in there that are less harsh and little bit more about taking people on a journey. Less about showing them the way and allowing them to find the way.”

Drawing inspiration from political thinkers like Howard Zinn and Cornel West as from The Clash and The Dead Kennedys, Anti-Flag really got going in earnest in 1993, a year before records

by Green Day, The Offspring and Rancid pushed punk back into the spotlight.

“Justin and I actually played soccer together when we were young,” he recalls. “We also both had a passion for music and for activism. We were a bit lost because the people around us didn’t quite understand what we were interested in. But we found each other, and had a way of finding other outcasts who didn’t fit in but who wanted to play music and find that community of people. We’ve been a band for 20-plus years, and that’s still what we’re doing is we are creating music to find those people who are interest-

FOCUS - Punk band Anti-Flag will be performing tunes from their latest CD, American Spring, during a show at Wild Bill’s on May 7th. ed in activism and politics and think that the world we see now isn’t the way it has to be. That it can be different - and we if we come together, we can change it.”

It’s fitting that the guys have the political and social fire that they do, as their hometown was the site of the Homestead Steel Strike in 1892 (one of the most serious labor disputes in history) and the Hill District riots in the wake of Martin Luther King’s assassination. Pennsylvania is also known as a state that helped birth abolitionism.

“There is this very progressive, social, left-leaning sense that has permeated the culture in Pittsburgh.” The sensibility of art being an effective tool for change has always been at the forefront. “Anti-Flag has always been a part of that - that has

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Thetic’s uniquely identifiable rhythms and the dual vocals of Sane and bassist/vocalist Chris #2 ensure each song retains the sound Anti-Flag has established, even as Sane and longtime guitarist Chris Head unleash their heaviest riffs. “I hope this record can be an encouragement to people to never give up,” said Sane. “I know that music changed my life.”

These days, there’s plenty of food for ‘inspirational’ thought for the guys in reference to the coming American election and the rise of Donald Trump.

“It highlights the fact that people aren’t content with the way things are,” he said. “I will also say that it highlights the lack of education spending, the lack of culture that we’ve been

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Meanwhile, Anti-Flag attacks the issues head on. “Change happens one person at a time. It takes time. But it’s important for those ideas to be out there,” Sane insists. “It’s impossible to connect with every single person.

“When you’re putting an idea out there, you’re just hoping it will resonate with enough people that it has some kind of ability to affect their lives,” he said. “But change does happen in incremental steps. The first part of being involved is being aware. Then beyond that, there are steps we can all take to become a more active part of progressive resistance.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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May marks Celiac Awareness Month

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS May is Celiac Awareness Month, and to kick things off in Red Deer there will be a gluten-free pancake breakfast on May 7th at the Rosedale Community Centre (29 Roland St).

The event, which is hosted by the Red Deer Celiac Support Group, runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Adults pay $6 and children under 10 are admitted for $3.

Tickets are available at the door.

According to the Canadian Celiac Association, Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease which means the body’s own immune system turns against itself, attacking and damaging tissues and organs.

It’s a permanent intolerance to gluten - a protein found in various wheats.

“Celiac disease can be a common underlying cause of many painful, chronic and debilitating conditions which can be non-specific and vary greatly from one person to the next.”

Symptoms run the gamut from diarrhea, fatigue, anemia, weight loss, joint pain to lactose intolerance, constipation and depression, according to the Association.

Gluten consumption can result in deficiencies of iron, folate, calcium and the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) and an increased risk of osteoporosis, infertility and specific cancers of the gut, according the Association.

In some cases, the disease is ‘silent’ and is found through blood screening.

The only treatment for Celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet for life.

Clarice Schulz of the Red Deer Celiac Support Group, who was herself diagnosed 16 years ago with the disease, said she is pleased to see a growing awareness about the disease over the past several years. She had gone for many years without a diagnosis, which has made her all the more aware about how important bolstered awareness about Celiac disease really is.

“I totally changed my eating - no gluten at all.” That can be something of a challenge, because gluten can actually be found in many foods and products on a person’s grocery list. It can be found in bouillon cubes, soup or gravy bases; sliced or processed meats, seasonings, soy sauce and salad dressings.

“It’s also much better since we have the (food) labelling,” she said, adding that some spices and even some coffees have gluten.

“We tell our people, if in doubt, leave it out.

If it doesn’t say ‘gluten-free’, don’t use it.”

You even have to watch what kind of toothpaste you purchase if you are affected by gluten.

For Schulz, within a few months after cutting out gluten she was noticing a distinct improvement in her health.

These days, those with Celiac disease can shop with more ease as many grocery stores carry extensive lines of gluten-free foods.

“For example, at Sobeys South, there are over 1,500 items in that store now.”

According to the Association, there are excellent blood tests available now to screen for Celiac disease, which in the past was often difficult to precisely diagnose.

As mentioned, eliminating gluten from the diet is the key to allowing the system to recover. Because of the complexity of the gluten-free diet, the Association also recommends that patients should be referred to a qualified dietitian with expertise in Celiac disease for nutrition assessment, education and follow-up.

Meanwhile, the Red Deer Celiac Support Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at South Sobeys Coffee Lounge (2011 22 St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Folks are encouraged to drop in or stay and visit and have a coffee.

Organizers share information and give

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Schulz is also at the hospital on the fourth Tuesday of every month for an awareness day.

“We just want people to know that we are here.”

For more information about this weekend’s breakfast, the Red Deer Celiac Support Group or awareness events that are specific to this month, call Clarice at 403-341-4351 or Karen at 403-357-2233.

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Can fiber decrease the risk of colon cancer?

Humans don’t learn from history.

Dr. Denis Burkitt, a British researcher, showed years ago that African natives, consuming large amounts of fiber, did not suffer from constipation, appendicitis or problems of the large bowel, such as diverticulitis (hernias of the colon). Now, a new British report states an increase in dietary fiber decreases the risk of large bowel malignancy.

Being of Scottish heritage, I always consider ways to save money for our health care system.

Luckily, there’s no need for expensive MRIs to determine whether the diet contains sufficient fiber.

A rectal examination that finds rock-like stools quickly provides the answer. Stools that don’t float are also a good sign more fiber is needed.

Students of history may remember the World War II story of the battleship King George V chasing Germany’s battleship, the Bismark. But how many know that constipation

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The ship’s surgeon, T.L. Cleave, was also constipated and hated to take laxatives. Faced with this problem, Dr. Cleave decided to experiment on himself.

For several days he consumed raw unprocessed bran. It cured his and his sailors’ constipation.

Studies show that North Americans consume only 15 grams of fiber daily.

This is a failing grade as it’s less than half of what people should be eating.

So what’s so vital about fiber? Fiber holds onto water, thus creating large soft stools.

This means fewer grunts with bowel movements, less risk of hemorrhoids, and pain due to the ir-

ritable bowel syndrome.

It also seems logical that by fighting constipation, cancer causing substances would be removed quicker.

The trouble is that most studies have failed to prove this is the case.

Now Dr. Dafinn Anne, at the Imperial College of London, has reported what may be the largest study ever conducted of fiber. It involved two million participants who were followed up to 17 years.

The study showed that those who consumed a high fiber diet had a 12% lower risk of developing colon cancer. It appeared that the benefit was greater with cereal fiber and whole grain intake than from fiber in fruits and vegetables.

Dr. Nicola McKeown, an epidemiologist at Tufts University, says, “Most people are consuming refined grains and missing out on the fiber and the nutrients concentrated in whole grain.”

Natural products are always superior to refined manufactured food.

no fiber. These drinks have little effect on the hunger reflex. On the other hand, an apple contains three grams of fiber.

A second one is rarely needed as the stomach feels full and the hunger reflex diminishes.

The best time to start increasing fiber intake is at breakfast.

Look for high fiber cereals that contain 15 grams of fiber per serving and the least amount of sugar.

Be sure to buy brown rather than white rice, whole wheat pasta rather than regular pasta and whole wheat bread rather than white bread. Also add lentils, black beans, green peas, tomatoes, cel-

Besides, there is no debate that fiber is one of the best ways to fight the epidemic of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, now reaching epidemic proportions in North America. With the control of these two problems, the risk of developing other major killers such as heart attack, hypertension, stroke and the complications of surgery is decreased.

Fiber’s secret is its capacity to fill.

For instance, no one with an ounce of sense would put eight teaspoons of sugar in a glass of water and drink it. Yet children and others are drinking cans of cola that contain this amount of sugar and

ery, prunes, pears, broccoli, bananas and roasted almonds to your diet, all high in fiber content.

I admit I sometimes prefer bacon and eggs or French toast with maple syrup for breakfast.

But as Sidney Howard, the playwright, remarked, “Knowing what you want is also knowing what you must give up before you get it’.

So a bowl of high fiber cereal seems like a small sacrifice if it will prevent a deadly colon malignancy.

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BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS It was a good start to the season for the Red Deer Rampage Junior B Tier 1 lacrosse team, this past weekend.

The Rampage opened the 2016 Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League season with a pair of victories over the weekend, including a 8-6 road win over the Edmonton Junior B Warriors on Friday and a 12-9 win in their home opener over the St. Albert Crude on Saturday afternoon.

“We have a really good squad this year, so we hold ourselves to a higher standard. At points we would really dominate games but it’s just finding that consistency. We just need to find that consistency and play a full 60 minute game at the end of the day,” said Rampage Head Coach Trey Christensen after Saturday’s game.

Christensen noted the Rampage were happy to pick up the two wins, but his team could still use some tweaking on both sides of the ball.

“It’s good to get the two wins, but we do have a lot to work on. And the kids get that, so while they’re very happy with the wins, we are a very competitive group of guys.”

The Rampage showed they may be the team to beat in the RMLL during their home opener at the Kinex Arena last Saturday afternoon, when they defeated the St. Albert Crude 12-9.

It was a back and forth affair that saw the two teams duke it out to a 3-3 tie at the end of the first period before the Crude surged ahead early on in the second to take a 7-4 lead by the halfway point of the game.

But the Rampage would not be beat and showed some great speed and skill as they battled their way back and scored seven straight in the late second and early third to come out with the win.

When asked what his team did right over the weekend, Christensen said it all came down to their speed and teamwork.

“Definitely just our speed. Speed, speed, speed. And there’s no ego and no selfishness at the end of the day. We got a big group of guys that are totally bought in.

Just a really smart group of guys,” he said.

The Rampage’s next matchup is a Saturday rematch with Edmonton, who they defeated in their season opener last Friday. That one goes at 2:30 p.m. at the Kinex Arena.

Meanwhile, the Red Deer Rage Senior

GOOD START - From left, Kaden Christensen of the Red Deer Rampage Junior B Tier 1 lacrosse team looked to go on the attack while Farrell Pope of the St. Albert Crude tried to defend during an early Rocky Mountain lacrosse league game at the Kinex Arena last Saturday.

The Rampage won the game by a score of 12-9 to improve to a 2-0-0 record on the season.

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Ladies’ team got off to a slow start to their 2016 season after dropping their first four games at the Kinex in Red Deer.

The Rage kicked off their season with a tough 4-2 loss to the visiting Calgary Cardinals on April 23rd before dropping a tough 5-0 loss to the Rockyview Silvertips the following night.

The next weekend, the Rage were looking for a little bit of redemption when they hosted the Capital Region Saints on Saturday and the undefeated Calgary Senior Cougars on Sunday, but they weren’t able to gain any traction and fell 8-4 and 12-2 respectively.

The Rage are back in action on Friday

evening when they host a rematch against the Cougars at 8:30 p.m. at the Kinex.

The Red Deer Renegades Junior B Tier 2 team were looking for a little bit of redemption when they opened their season last week.

After being swept out of last year’s playoffs 2-0 in the second round by the Medicine Hat Sun Devils, the Renegades got off to a great start to 2016 on April 23rd when they doubled up on the Sylvan Lake Yettis 14-7 at the Kinex. They couldn’t keep the momentum from that early season rout up, however, and dropped a close 8-6 matchup to the Calgary Tier 2 Axemen the following day.

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This time, the Renegades made no mistake and made fast work of Medicine Hat in an 11-5 rout.

The Renegades play their next home game this Sunday against the Calgary Wranglers. That one gets underway at 2:30 p.m. at the Kinex.

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HOMES & LIVING

UNIQUE - The True-Line Homes show home in Aspen Lakes, Blackfalds, offers an inviting entrance area, leading into the open-concept kitchen and dining area above, complimented by bold design and high ceilings.

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Importance of keeping up with renovations In the excitement and haste of renovating and selling your property it can be easy to over value your output and to simply put the wrong dollars behind the projects which don’t offer you much return on the input.

If you are looking at entering the selling market and want to put your house up for sale, it is a good idea to do a little bit of homework first and find out what you are truly up against.

When I do a market analysis I generally look for similar homes in corresponding neighbourhoods to determine the value of the subject property.

When looking at listing your home, first check and see what else is for sale in your neighbourhood. Further investigation will allow you to look inside some of these homes on the MLS listing and it will help you see what kind of shape these places

Kim

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If you are amongst six bungalows for sale in your neighbourhood, make note of what they offer and do not offer and try to highlight that part of your property which offers unique features.

If you find that most homes in your immediate competition offer the same interior finishes (from the same era) you might consider making your home stand out with a snazzy new paint colour or freshly done kitchen or bathroom.

These two rooms SELL the properties

and if they are up to snuff, then comparable properties quickly fade into the distance in the glowing light of your upgraded house but be careful to gently spend your dollars to gain the maximum return on your investment.

This is where an interior designer may benefit you. A few hours for a consultation is money well spent when you consider the invaluable information they can offer. I can create anything from a $500 fix on your kitchen to a full $40k gut job depending on where you are at.

It is surprisingly easy to dab a little paint or accent a bit of tile to create a gorgeous kitchen to wow potential buyers. I am also able to guide you to where the best use of your dollars can be spent and where to focus your renovation dollars.

A few thousand in upgrades before you

list your home may save you tens of thousands in price reductions at a later date.

Your bathroom may be dated but it may only require a few changes to bring it into the present day.

It is often less work than people think to splash and dash a bathroom to make it beautiful for the next owners. Years ago it was simple to put a house on the market and to have it sell quickly but now buyers are being more careful with their purchases and if your house is going to stand out from the crowd you need to make it the prettiest girl at the prom.

Houses are still selling but it’s the ones which stand out and have unique features and updates interiors which are leading the pack. Your home has the potential to shine too!

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

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Robert Geoffrey Smith passed on Monday, April 18 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. Geoffrey was born on November 4, 1964 in Durham, England. He immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1967. He grew up in the Condor, Alberta area and graduated from David Thompson High School, where his father was principal, in 1982. He continued his education at Marvel College then later at Red Deer College with a diploma in Rehabilitation. His early career was with the disabled community, where his unique perspective changed lives. Helping others was so important to him and his presence in the Red Deer non-profit community was evident. Geoffrey is survived by his partner and best friend of 22 years, Riel Suntjens, his loving mother Jean Smith, sister Carol (Dwayne) Smith-Kuhn, fatherin-law Toot Suntjens as well as sisters-in-law Kelsy (Padgett) Bradford and Joli Suntjens. He will be missed by his niece Paige (Braidon) Kuhn as well as nephews Jarrett Kuhn, Corbin Bradford and Leland Bradford; he was so proud of them all. Geoff is predeceased by his father Robert “Bob” Smith. Geoff was known for his quiet, compassionate nature; always listening and offering contemplative counsel. He was a friend to so many and brought out the best in others. His health issues in recent years slowed him down, but he always remained so positive and his sunny attitude was an inspiration. He loved a party and didn’t want to miss out on anything, even until the very end. Hosting friends and family was one of his favourite pastimes; everyone was welcome. Gettogethers were filled with laughter and good food and, on many occasions, the record player would spin with a dance session in the basement. His influence will be felt for years to come. A private family visitation was held at Eventide Funeral Home followed by cremation on April 21, 2016. A memorial party will take place in July, 2016. Donations in his memory can be made to the Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS).

Celebrate your local healthcare heroes.

Thanks to AWNA, partners for 2016 RPAP Rural Community Award.

SALE! Riverside Meadows

Yard Sale & Mini Market 5862 58 A ST. May 5, 6 & 7 Thurs. & Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-4 Cash & credit accepted June 1. 348-6594

Dental

740

REG. DENTAL Hygienist Must be Áexible with hours.

Apply to Healthy Smiles Fax resumes attn: Corinne or Chrissy (403) 347-2133 or email: healthysmiles4life@ hotmail.com

Janitorial

770

ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs. $15/hr. Floor skills would be an asset. Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black

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!

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VANTAGE Community Services

Trades

850

BUSY dealership now hiring.

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(NOC 7521) for road construction. 2 years To Ànd out more about experience required.

Vantage Community Send resumes to Services, visit our careers@chemco.com website vantagecommunityservices.ca CHEMCO is accepting resumes for Construction We are looking for Labourers (NOC 7611).

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Professionals

Medical

790

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!

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27TH ANNUAL RED DEER Mother’s Day Antique Show & Sale. May 7 & 8, Sat. 10 - 5:30 & Sun. 10 - 4, Westerner Exposition Grounds. Over 350 sales tables.

Canadiana furniture and collectibles. Carswell’s 403-343-1614.

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com.

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. Misc.

37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N Help 700 3020 22 St. Food Service Supervisor INTERESTED IN the Req’d permanent shift Community Newspaper weekend day and evening business? Alberta’s weekly both full and part time. newspapers are looking 10 Vacancies, $13.75 /hr. + for people like you. Post medical, dental, life and vi- your resume online. FREE. sion beneÀts. Start ASAP. Visit: awna.com/for-jobJob description seekers. www.timhortons.com Experience 1 yr. to less NEW WEST GEOMATICS than 2 yrs. is seeking a Àeld survey Apply in person or fax assistant or junior party resume to: 403-314-1303 chief to join our central Alberta team. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and preferably have current safety certiÀcation. If you LINE COOLS NEEDED at are a motivated individual “The Barn” in Oyen, interested in developing Alberta. Full-time & a career in the survey part-time, evening/weekindustry, please send your end hours. Competitive resume to careers@ wages. Email resume to: newwestgeomatics.com chynna@thebarnpg.ca or today. call 403-664-3600.

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Misc.

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RECYCLE SORTERS F/T, required Immed. in Red Deer & Olds ofÀces.

Email resume with a min. of 2 references. to: canpak1212@gmail.com

Employment Training

900

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

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

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Employers have work-athome positions available.

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

Auctions

1530

31 FULLY SERVICED LAKE LOTS - Murray Lake, Saskatchewan.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 27 in Saskatoon. Lots range from 0.28 +/- to 0.35 +/- acres. Brennan LeBlanc: 306-280-4878; rbauction.com/realestate.

Bud Haynes & Ward’s

See You at The Red Deer Gun Show Apr. 30 & May 1, Westerner Agri Centre Premier Fire Arms Auction - Sat. Aug. 13, 10 am in Edmonton.

Consign - Contact Linda Red Deer 403-597-1095 Brad Ward 780-451-4549 www.budhaynesauctions.com www.wardsauctions.com

LAKE FRONT RESIDENCE - Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 1313 +/- sq. ft., 1 1/2 storey home - 0.2 +/title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

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

Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

Children's Items

1580

EXERCISE SAUCER, toys all the way around, pets and smoke free home. $25. 403-346-5423

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403-346-3356

Electronics

1605 Household Furnishings 1720

Wii 2 with 5 games, $70; SONY DVD surround system, $50; and VCR and DVD combo player, $30.

403-782-3847

EquipmentMisc.

1620

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.

Tools

1640

METRIC Socket, plus tool box. $100.

403-343-6044

Firewood

1660

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch.

Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Garden Supplies

1680

2 LAWNMOWERS, tuned up and ready to go. $75 and $95. 403-347-5873 or 403-350-1077 BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each.

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

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961 FREE GARDEN SPACE available, in exchange for you planting my Áowers & rhubarb. 403-346-4090

BEDSIDE stand, solid wood, 3 drawer, good solid table, 18x20x30. $30. 403-346-5423

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

200 CHANNEL VHF Pro2045 Scanner. $140.

403-346-6539

Misc. for Sale

1760

100 VHS movies, $75 for all. 403-885-5020 2 electric lamps, $20.

403-885-5020 30 Peacock feathers, $1/ea,, and assorted cookie cans to give away.

403-346-2231 AIR CONDITION, DANBY (new in box) 8000 BTU, with remote, 3 spd. fan. $200. 403-358-5568 CAMPING dishes, Set $35; Air Conditioner, $100.

403-343-6044 COPPER clad aluminum #2, booster cables $40.

403-343-6044 COVERALLS, new size 42, $20; Blankets (4) $10. ea.; Flannelette Sheets (2) sets, dble., $10 pr.; cushions, (3) $10. ea., portable singer sewing machine $50; electric adding machine, new in box, $20; Willow baskets, (4) $10. ea.; gallon pails, with lids, (4), $1. ea.; peanut butter jars (5), .75 ea. 403-309-5494 GRILL, Charcoal 180 sq. in. of cooking surface, temp. gauge on lid, used twice, like new.

Replacement $259.

Asking $110.

403-346-2859 UNIQUE black metal bathroom mirror, towel bar, towel ring, and 2 hangers look like “gazelles”. All for $65. 403 309-3475

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Misc. for Sale

1760

POLY TOTES FOR SALE. 1 cubic meter volume poly liner with nylon valve and Àller cap, metal basket contained on pallet frame.

Not for potable water use.

Singles or volume discounts. Contact 403-362-5252 or ross@tdown.ca.

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 SHOES, ladies size 37, summer Áat slingback, Rieker, anti-stress. Off white leather. Sides are open weave, worn once.

Regular $185. Asking $85.

587-876-2914 WATER HOSE REEL, $35. 403-885-5020

Sporting Goods

1860

INVERSION Table, $200.

403-343-6044

Collectors' Items

1870

IRONSTONE China Ewer, has embossed Áowers and ferns. Very Old. $20. ************* Imari Plates (2), mounted in a tier holder. $15. ************* Emerald “Dream Dove Brand” measuring cup, $15. ************** Emeral Footed Cake Plate, $20. *************** Amber Carnival Glass Candy Dish, $15.

2100

1910

VINTAGE Wedding Dress XS, (approx. size 2), Ivory embossed, satin broquet, Full length. $200.

587-876-2914

We are pleased to welcome

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.

Kevin Clark to our sales Team!

kevin.clark@camclarkford.com

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Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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.

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.

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

3 BDRM., main Ár. no pets, no kids, no drugs, mature, quiet adult, fully employed preferred. $650 rent/dd, 1/2 util. *** RENTED***

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

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

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

403-342-7460

Wedding Supplies

Livestock

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Suites

3060

3 BDRM. 1,000 sq. ft. apt. for rent in Sylvan Lake.

Ref. req. No pets. $1,100/mo. Viewings avail.

Apt. avail. June 1.

403-307-5505

403.396.0078

Gasoline Alley • Red Deer County

www.camclarkfordreddeer.com

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

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

RING 1, STARTS AT 10AM: Selling office furniture, wood working tools, hand & power tools. RING 2, STARTS AT 10:30AM: Selling restoration equipment, cleaning equipment and inventory, approximately 20 trucks from 2006 – 2015, a 20ft seacan, and a Clark electric forklift

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Suites

3060

Farms/ Land

4070

PASTURE & hay land. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask.

Rental incentives avail.

Natural springs excellent 1 & 2 bdrm. adult bldg. water. Grazing available. only, N/S, No pets.

403-596-2444 Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Doug Rue PENHOLD 1 bdrm. 4 306-716-2671; saskappls, inclds. heat & water, farms@shaw.ca. no pets $760/mo., avail.

June 1. 348-6594

MORRISROE MANOR

THE NORDIC

Rental incentives avail.

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

403-596-2444

Acreages

4050

FOUR acres, 10 min. from Red Deer, 1,450 sq. ft. home with 3 car garage, 40’ x 60’ heated shop, exc. water, very well kept yard.

403-357-7635

Farms/ Land

4070

5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Hondo, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction on June 9. Over 475 acres of Farmland & Grazing Lease. Contact Cody Rude: 780-722-9777; rbauction.com/realestate.

Buildings For Sale

4430

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Cars

5030

4160

selling all manner of RVs: trailers, boats, quads, motorcycles and miscellaneous items

SATURDAY, 12345 MAY 14TH, 2016 Sale at 10:00 am VIEWING: FRIDAY MAY 13th, 2016 FROM 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

Call today for info on consigning your RV units

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2011 TOYOTA Avalon, 110,000 kms. $17,500. fully loaded, A Must See! 403-986-1443

Vans Buses

Motorcycles

5080

Motorhomes

5100

1976 DODGE motor home, new tires and brakes, sleeps 4, good cond., 85,000 kms, $2500. obo.

403-782-4504

5070

2008 SUZUKI C109, Holiday Trailers 1800 CC

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

MAJOR ANNUAL SPRING R.V. REPOSSESSED & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SALE

11303 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton • 780-440-1075

4150

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

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

Lots For Sale

Money To Loan

ALL the bells & whistles!!

44,600 kms.

5120

Excellent Condition Never laid down.

2001 WINDSTAR, lady driven 184,000 kms. Exc. cond. $3000. ~SOLD~

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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 Cleaning

1070

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

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

Fencing

Fencing

1169 Contractors 1100

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

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

1169 Contractors 1100

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

42 years experience.

Located in Leduc Serving All of Alberta.

780-986-0267

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

Repair or Renovate No job too small, full service. Free Estimates Seniors Discount.

Call 587-377-0977 R.D.

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

Legal Services

1260

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

CCA Award #1 Paralegal.

A+ BBB Reputation.

26 Years Experience.

Open Mon. - Sat

Legal Services

1260

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U.S. travel waiver.

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

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

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1290

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

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

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1290

PRAIRIESKY ROYALTY LTD. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/ Selling-Your-Royalties .

Misc.

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1290

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Painters/ Decorators

1310

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403-342-7801.

Personal Services

1315

1310

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

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MIKE’S Refresh Painting Exterior/Interior, Prompt & Courteous Service 403-302-8027

1370

Painters/ Decorators

Roofing

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.

Roofing

1370

QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s RooÀng. Re-rooÀng specialist. Fully insured.

Insurance claims welcome.

10 yr. warranty on all work.

403-350-7602

Yard Care

1430

SPRING cleanups, summer mowing. Irish Green Yard Care, experienced family business. 403 341 6620 SPRING LAWN CLEANUP Call Ken 403-304-0678 THE ROTOTILLER GUY Rototilling Services & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957 YARD CARE Call Ryan @ 403-348-1459

QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 24 RED DEER EXPRESS

#F61141 #G70421 WAS WAS$34,990 $39,900

HYBRID NOW

$19,990

NOW

$26,990

NOW NOW

$32,990 $38,900

2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA TRDER 4X4 2013 20 13 T TOYOTA OYOT OY OTA OT A 4DCAB RUNN RU RUNNER NNER NN

#G40031 WAS $27,990

2012 TOYOTA VENZA V6 AWD

#F62991 WAS $22,990

2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

2014 TOYOTA TACOMA X RUNNER

NOW

$29,800 2011 ACURA RDX

#E5004 WAS $32,800

2011 TOYOTA SIENNA

#F63402 NOW WAS $23,500 $22,500

NOW

NOW #G60062 WAS $18,990 $16,990

2010 2013 20 13TOYOTA TOYOTA TOY OYOT OTA OT AHIGHLANDER COROLLA CORO CO ROLL RO LLA LL A

$25,900

2013 TOYOTA TACOMA TRDNN SPORT 2013 20 13 T TOYOTA OYOT OY OTA OT ADCAB 4 RU RUNN RUNNER NNER ER4X4

#10585 #10585 #G40061 WAS WAS $12,995 $25,990

$11,990 $24,990

NOW

NOW #G70411 #F20351

$36,900 $31,990 $35,900 WAS $33,995

#G20122 WAS $26,900

2015 SUBARU FORESTER AWD

Good Credit? Bad Credit?

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#F62751 WAS $25,990

NOW

$18,900

NOW

$51,900

NOW

$17,900

$23,990

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NOW

2012 TOYOTA VENZA

#G60301 WAS $18,900

2012 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD

#10603 WAS $52,900

2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 EDITION

#F50101 WAS $19,900

2015 HONDA CIVIC EX

QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

NOW

$29,990

2013 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

#F61141 WAS $34,990

NOW

$24,990

2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

#F62821 WAS $27,990

NOW

$45,900

2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX LTD

#G70294 WAS $46,900

NOW

$23,900

2011 Nissan Xterra SV 4x4

#G60191 WAS $24,900

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*Prices are plus tax. Financing available O.A.C. See dealer for full details.

*Prices are plus tax. Financing available O.A.C. See dealer for full details.

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