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COOLING OFF - Back to front, Patrick, Casey, Brayden and Joanna Mitchell cooled down by paddling their canoe through the spray fountain at Bower Ponds last weekend. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express

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Volunteer Central welcomes new executive director Pam Snowdon has had a passion for volunteering since a young age

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NEW FACE - Pam Snowdon, new executive director at Volunteer Central, poses for a portrait in front of the organization’s office in downtown Red Deer. Snowdon has been an active volunteer since early on in her life and said she is looking forward to her role at Volunteer Central.

Cyril Brabant/Red Deer Express Volunteer Central’s services and “One of my core values is to do a strong connection to the comsaid she appreciated its ease of use my little bit to help create a culture munity, so that other non-profits for both volunteers and partners. of philanthropy and caring and I know that we’re here and that we “I think that it can be frustrating believe that you don’t have to be can help them with those needs,� for both the person who wants politically powerful to do that.�

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fter several years spent working with causes close to her heart, Pam Snowdon begins settling into her new position as executive director at Volunteer Central. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really, really thrilled and excited to come here,â&#x20AC;? Snowdon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of my background, I really value the work of volunteerism and the non-profit sector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So for me this is just a culmination - a lot of my experience has been leading me up to this.â&#x20AC;?

Volunteering has been in Snowdonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veins since before she was even born as her mother worked as a Cub Scouts leader, and was active with volunteering in her church.

Snowdon credits her passion for volunteerism to the fact that it was a large part of her environment growing up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mother was a very strong volunteer,â&#x20AC;? said Snowdon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was very involved in her church community so she worked all year long doing things in her church communities.â&#x20AC;?

Snowdon spoke about her mother and her volunteer work with her fellow immigrants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When she came to Canada, she immediately involved herself in helping other newcomers with doctor and dentist appointments by interpreting,â&#x20AC;? said Snowdon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been very interesting to me and I try to look for opportunities myself to model those values to my own children.â&#x20AC;?

Snowdon has several years of volunteer work under her belt that support the Volunteer Central Board of Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to appoint her as the executive director.

In previous years, Snowdon worked as the executive director at a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resource centre in Ontario as well as a program coordinator at a family resource centre.

In addition to being executive director at Volunteer Central, she is also currently working with the Urgent Care cause in Sylvan Lake and is part of the organization committee for the charity golf fundraiser.

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For a nominal fee, they can post listings for available positions or opportunities within their organization or for events.

Currently, the site has 134 listings and according to Snowdon, has 101 partners.

In addition to connecting volunteers with partners, Volunteer Central is also involved with the Volunteer Managers Network by providing training workshops.

They plan on launching another series of workshops in the fall.

Some of the workshops that they plan on hosting this fall include volunteer management foundations, event planning, risk management, screening, orientation training and supervision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we sometimes take volunteerism for granted,â&#x20AC;? said Snowdon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with people and the services theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re providing are so valuable. Things like retention, treating people well and showing them what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing is valued is really crucial.â&#x20AC;?

She added she hopes that more businesses and corporations get involved with volunteer work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of us, in our own everyday sphere, can make an impact on the world around us whether that be through our parenting or volunteering.â&#x20AC;?

According to Volunteering and Charitable Giving in Canada, a study done by Statistics Canada, Canadians gave, collectively, 1.96 billion hours of volunteer work, which is the equivalent of one million full-time jobs, in 2013.

The study also finds the young (ages 15-19) and middle-aged to elderly (ages 35+) portions of the population are more inclined to volunteer seeing as there is more time to spare with the abundance of free time from lack of full-time jobs or familial responsibilities like raising children or working a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Volunteerism is strong in Canada as a nation and it is very strong in Alberta alone,â&#x20AC;? said Snowdon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just really thrilled to be at Volunteer Central. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited for the potential of this organization and for the impact we can have to build a strong resilient community especially in light of some of the bigger events that are coming up.â&#x20AC;? student@reddeerexpress.com

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016

Council denies re-zoning for medical marijuana facility

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS Red Deer City council snuffed out a proposal to rezone an area in the QE2 Business Park to allow for a medical marijuana facility.

An application was received from Medcan Solutions Incorporated to allow for a federally licensed medical marijuana facility to be located at 94 Burnt Park Drive. The property is located in the west QE2 Business Park, west of the QEII Hwy. The re-zoning application initially went to the City’s municipal planning commission, but last week members deferred the issue to City council. The re-zoning required an amendment to the current I1 Light Industrial Land Use District as this is not a use currently allowed in this district.

The application proposed to use an existing 35,000 sq. ft. vacant building.

The proposal was for the medical marijuana facility only with no retail sales, no advertising and no signage permitted in relation to the facility as it is strictly prohibited by federal regulations.

Before a presentation was given to council, Mayor Tara Veer excused herself from Council Chambers declaring a conflict of interest after the applicant approached her to discuss the matter outside of formal discussions.

Council heard that Mountain View County has an existing medical marijuana facility located north of Cremona in a rural setting. This facility, which is the largest facility in Canada, has been licensed since February 2015. The County

has indicated to City administration that no complaints about the facility have been received and no noise or odour has been noticed since it has been in operation.

As well, the Town of Olds approved a medical marijuana facility in July 2015 which is located in a light industrial district, which is similar to the one proposed for Red Deer. The Town has not yet received a development permit application for this facility.

For the facility that was brought forward for Red Deer, the proposed amendment was circulated to landowners within 100 metres of the site. At the time of circulation to adjacent landowners there were two options proposed which included allowing medical marijuana facilities as a discretionary use in I1 Industrial (Business Service) districts. The second option was to allow a medical marijuana facility as a site specific exception.

In response to concerns expressed by adjacent landowners, City administration recommended the site be considered as a site specific exception.

A total of eight written responses were received from neighbouring landowners.

Concerns included odour control, security/safety, chemicals/fertilizers, waste disposal, truck traffic, increased criminal activity, decreased property value and increased road maintenance due to traffic.

Council heard that Health Canada would regulate many of these concerns.

Councillor Ken Johnston said he would not support first reading. “I am not resolved on this particular issue. To me we

have a proper zoning for enterprises like this,” he said.

Councillor Tanya Handley also did not support first reading. “I’m not fully convinced this is the right type of area for this operation. We have heard from many concerned businesses already. I have very serious concerns about security and odour and nuisances. I’m not fully confident that federal regulations will take care of that,” she said.

Councillor Dianne Wyntjes said she would support first reading because she wanted to hear more.

“It’s about moving our community conversation and educating us and having those questions answered,” she said.

Councillor Paul Harris agreed.

“Because I trust our planners and that they have done their research and they wouldn’t be presenting something to us that they haven’t thought through and because it’s a discretionary use and it’s for one site only, I am prepared to support it today. Another reason to let something through to a public hearing is so that we can hear from the public. What does the public think? I want to hear from them.”

Council defeated the motion for the re-zoning. Councillors Buck Buchanan, Frank Wong, Johnston and Handley voted against the re-zoning application.

Councillor Lawrence Lee, Lynne Mulder, Harris and Wyntjes voted in favour of the re-zoning. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

MID FLIGHT - A duck makes a quick flight from one end of the lake to the other at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre recently.

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Celebrating 20 years!

Carnival Cinemas is marking 20 years in Red Deer and they are inviting the community to join in the celebration.

“Carnival was built from the ground up 20 years ago. We opened in May of 1996,” said Bill Ramji, owner of Carnival Cinemas. “A business is always successful due to its customers, so we are holding a Customer Appreciation Weekend, and we invite the community to come.”

The Customer Appreciation Weekend will take place on July 9th. The family-friendly event will feature six free movies which all start at 11 a.m. as well as all concession items are $3 or less, with some exceptions.

The free movies that will be shown include Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, Cars, Jumanji, The Proposal and Mean Girls.

During the anniversary celebrations there will also be BBQ smokies for sale, bouncy castles from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and face painting from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m, all in the parking lot. BIG 105 will also be broadcasting live from on location.

Regular showtimes with regular admission and the discounted concession prices will also continue on July 9th during the anniversary event.

“We encourage people to come out because the people of Red Deer and surrounding areas have supported us

right from day one. This is something that we can do to give back and to say thank you to the public,” said Ramji.

Renovations are now complete at Carnival Cinemas and the theatre boasts a bright and open foyer and entrance, and a new arcade. Access to Carnival Cinemas is now on the north side of the building, which also features a spacious parking lot. The theatre offers a spacious birthday party room and is able to accommodate private viewings, meetings and seminars. As well, for the first time since 1996, Carnival Cinemas now accepts debit.

The theatre has two matinee showings seven days a week. Matinees admissions are $4 and evening admissions are $6. Tuesdays are $4 all day.

Carnival Cinemas is open 364 days a year, excluding Christmas Day. Carnival Cinemas is considered a ‘move-over theatre house’, which means the movies are released at Carnival Cinemas shortly after they are released in the larger theatres.

“Carnival is definitely worth the wait. You will get to see the movies at a very reasonable and affordable price, we offer excellent customer service, and you can’t beat our popcorn,” said Ramji.

For more information, visit www.carnivalcinemas.ca. Also visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/carnivalrd.

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OPINION

Mixed reactions to minimum wage hike The minimum wage increase has gotten mixed reactions since being first introduced by the NDP last year. Depending who you talk to, some say this is a positive step for Albertans who make minimum wage now, while others say it will hurt business and consumers who will ultimately pay the price for the hike.

Last week, the province mapped out the next steps toward a $15 minimum wage by 2018 following several weeks of consultation. The increases to minimum wage will move nearly 300,000 Albertans closer to earning a living wage for their families and provide certainty to businesses.

Alberta’s general minimum wage will rise $1 to $12.20 per hour and the current liquor server rate will be removed, effective Oct. 1st. Weekly and monthly minimum wages used by certain professions will rise to $486 and $2,316, respectively, at the same time.

Minimum wage will rise a further $1.40, to $13.60 per hour, on Oct. 1st, 2017, and by $1.40, to $15 per hour, on Oct. 1st, 2018.

Weekly and monthly rates will rise by equivalent amounts.

Some business owners say the wage increase is a good thing resulting in higher wages, longer staff retention, reduction of training costs, improvement of staff morale which all benefits customers and colleagues. “Albertans who work full time should be able to live with dignity, and that means being able to afford rent, food and transportation for their families. This plan for Alberta’s minimum wage provides long-term certainty to employers and workers,” said Christina Gray, minister of Alberta Labour.

However, not all opinions are positive.

Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann called on the government to listen to the concerns of business owners and recognize that timing and scale of change are important for both business solvency and employment.

Swann said the minimum wage increase comes not only in a serious recession with higher taxes, but also in the wake of an increase in Canadian Pension Plan premiums that was agreed to on June 20th. With many small businesses already struggling with the economic downturn, a dramatic

increase in the minimum wage could be the end of a dream for many entrepreneurs, he added.

“Despite all its consultations, this government is clearly not attuned to the needs of business owners,” said Swann.

“Either they’re simply refusing to listen to what businesses have to say, or they’re too ideologically driven to acknowledge the timing of their plan needs to be reconsidered; either way, they are not paying attention to the reality of the business climate today. I urge the government to take its head out of the sand and recognize the concerns of those that will be negatively affected by their policy,” Swann concluded. “This one-sided, top-down approach to the issue threatens to do more harm than good.”

The Alberta Chambers of Commerce said the announcement is cause for concern.

“We’re disappointed that the impacts to small and medium-sized employers and their employees, in our opinion, have not been considered and we’re worried about the unintended consequences as costs continue to layer on businesses.

Quite frankly, we are very concerned for the health of small and medium-sized businesses going forward,” say’s Ken Kobly, ACC President & CEO. “This isn’t about fear-mongering, this is us communicating our members’ experiences and what they see as their options and the challenges for their employees going forward.”

Fourteen months after making an election promise to increase the minimum wage at the current pace, details of what continued increases will mean for minimum wage earners and employers have not been disclosed in relation to the current economic reality the province finds itself in, he said.

“The Government of Alberta has ignored how these increases will affect minimum wage earners and their access to income tested supports such as GST, Canadian Child Tax Benefit and the Working Income Tax Benefit. Ignoring these programs will mean that the Government of Canada will benefit from clawing back a portion of these income-tested benefits.”

Only time will tell what the affects will be on both businesses and workers.

In defence of an increase to the minimum wage One of the reasons that I ran for government in the last election was because I believe in social justice.

I believe that people who work in a full time job should be able to afford the basic necessities of life like housing and food. In Alberta for many years that has not been happening.

While wages and have gone up in many sectors, those earning the lowest amount – the ones on minimum wage – have been put in a tighter and tighter squeeze.

The squeeze is real.

There have been many studies done by academics and poverty groups that point to the need for an increase in the minimum wage. Other reports have come out saying that an

Barb

MILLER increase in the minimum wage will hurt businesses and lead to job losses. I can only decide based on what I know to be happening to people in Red Deer.

I have one friend who was trying to support his family on minimum wage.

He worked about 60 hours a week hanging drywall for one company, and then worked Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights as a bouncer in a local bar.

He succeeded, barely, in

feeding and clothing and housing his wife and children, but he rarely saw them. Last Christmas I went to ask my local school principal if he could suggest a family that needed help with basic food over the holidays.

He gave me five families to choose from. All of them, with working parents earning minimum wage.

None of them able to afford enough food to last over the Christmas holidays while they were at home with their children.

Last summer we had a Labour Day BBQ here in Red Deer. A family of five showed up, and when they all piled out of their car I noticed that it contained not only clothes but

other household items like toothbrushes and shampoo as well. When they noticed me looking, the father explained in embarrassment that both he and his wife were working, but couldn’t yet afford to rent an apartment. So they were living in their car.

Another thing I think about when I see people living under the poverty line is how much it affects the rest of society.

If somebody can’t afford housing or food it affects their health and their family’s health and they need a lot more support from the health care system.

The people who are trapped in a low-income lifestyle are negatively affected in every aspect of their lives – in education,

in health, in life expectancy and in what they hope for their future.

We all want something better for the future. We all want our kids and grandkids to have at least the same chances that we did to make their lives a success.

It’s not getting any easier to do that, and really when you look at what the boom economy has done it’s actually getting harder for people in the minimum wage bracket.

Before our government introduced legislation to increase the minimum wage, Alberta had the highest spread between the average wage and the minimum wage. That meant that services and housing and everything was priced for a province that had

the highest average wage in Canada, and the lowest minimum wage.

We hope to take a small step toward closing that gap, and by doing so give working people and their families a hand up towards a better life.

It’s a sad fact that there are over 100,000 working parents in Alberta that earn less than $15 an hour.

These people are there for us every time we use a service or buy a product that relies on their labour. Personally, I think it’s time that we showed them that we’re here for them, too. I’m happy to pay a bit more for what I buy so that someone else can have the dignity of a decent wage.

Barb Miller is the MLA for Red Deer South.

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Mustard Seed’s plans for Loaves and Fishes taking shape

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Plans are quickly taking shape for how things will look at the former Loaves and Fishes, which transferred its assets to the Calgarybased The Mustard Seed this month.

The Loaves and Fishes Benevolent Society closed its doors at the end of June releasing a statement at the time saying the organization had struggled for the past number of years with a lack of financial resources.

Last week, staff from The Mustard Seed held a meeting in Red Deer to gauge what the needs were and get a sense of where to go from here.

Officials have pointed out that The Mustard Seed will be working with Loaves and Fishes to ensure continuity of care for its clients by re-directing them to existing agencies that can provide them with vital programs and services for the time being.

“We’re very busy but very excited,” said Byron Bradley, director of Central Alberta for The Mustard Seed.

As to the recent meeting, Bradley said he and his team felt a warm welcome from the community.

“There were a number of people there from the community including councillors, executive directors from other social service agencies, pastors from churches and local citizens who came up to the mic

during our question and answer session and said, ‘Welcome to Red Deer’.

“Another executive director said, ‘I’m so excited to partner with you because of your strong history for caring for our most vulnerable citizens.”

Bradley said the goal these days continues to be meeting people.

“We really want for folks to come down. We do have limited hours this summer - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday which is also our donation drop-off time. But if people want to come by and meet us, we’d love to meet them,” he said.

“One of the things we are really trying to up the ante on is in terms of our presence in the community,” he said. That includes having staff spending time outside of the facility literally welcoming folks to the Mustard Seed, and being available to chat about the various ways they will be serving the community.

“We’d love to meet folks, so come down - we’d love to hear from you.”

Bradley said another goal is driving those interested in the ministry to the web site, as they will be posting regular updates.

“Pretty soon we will have volunteer opportunities, too. People will be able to register right online, and quite a bit of information will be going on there.”

Bradley said that People’s Place, operated by the Safe Harbour Society and located in the build-

ing’s basement, is continuing to look for a new place.

“We’re going to support them.

We have met with Kath Hoffman and her staff several times already and made a pretty good connection with them,” he said, adding that the program won’t be turned out in the meantime. “They’re still running their shelter in the evenings in the basement.

“That didn’t stop - not even for a day.”

The Safe Harbour Society had been given notice by the Loaves and Fishes Benevolent Society.

According to officials with The Mustard Seem, they needed to do that from a legal point of view as their last day of operation was June 30th.

The Mustard Seed has made a new arrangement with the Safe Harbour Society, whereby they pay rent on a month-to-month basis and continue to operate out of the basement of the building until they can find a suitable, alternative location for the Peoples Place shelter.

Meanwhile, donation drop-offs are encouraged from Monday to Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 6002 - 54th Ave. There are guest meals available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the school lunch program will continue for the 2016-17 school year.

“I think we have some schools

starting in early August, so that will be kicking off then,” said Bradley.

Ultimately, Bradley said his goal is to understand the needs of the community, as those are different from place to place.

“As we said at the town hall, we aren’t bringing The Mustard Seed Calgary or The Mustard Seed Edmonton to Red Deer. We’re here to learn about the local needs so we can best serve Red Deer,” he said. “We want to take our time and understand those needs the

best that we can. The Mustard Seed really specializes in finding gaps in communities.

“I really want to learn, and I also want to build partnerships with the other social service agencies, with the council, with business leaders and with the community at large.”

Check out www.TheSeed.ca/ RedDeer for more information, how to donate and for regular updates.

Those interested can also email inforeddeer@theseed.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Wild Rapids set to close after this season

BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN COURTESY OF THE SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Wild Rapids Waterslide Park will turn the water off at the end of 2016. Once demolished, the land will be redeveloped by the Town who has purchased it.

The $4,995,000 purchase was for 3.5 acres of land plus another 1.5 acres which is included in an existing license of occupation with the Province of Alberta. The purchase does not include the water slide structure which will be demolished by the owner following the 2016 summer season.

Wild Rapids General Manager Charlie Everest said that this, “Difficult choice” came entirely from the tough economics of running a 34-year-old water park.

“Every year, we strive to make it a safe, fun-family place,” he said “But the last couple years has shown that essentially every aspect of the water park – including the circulatory systems and heating systems – need to be replaced.

“Essentially it is 34-years-old and to keep it safe and upgraded to the potential the owner would like it – it would require millions of dollars of investment.”

The park is currently up to code for the 2016 season and is diligently checked by both staff and Alberta Health.

Everest, who has lived in Sylvan Lake for 15 years and has managed the water park for 13 years understands this is a difficult transition for Central Albertans.

“It has been a destination for Central Albertans and from people in Calgary and Edmonton for decades,” he said. “We didn’t take that lightly, but unfortunately outdoor water parks in Canada, with only a two-month season, are not economically viable.”

He added to stay open, the cost of maintenance would eventually fall down to the customer which wouldn’t be viable financially for a young family.

The decision to close Wild Rapids came after a nearly fouryear attempt to sell the park to new operators to keep the slides flowing, however, “Interest in buying the old girl” was not there.

The park will remain open for the rest of the 2016, which is good news for the people who have been coming to the park since it opened.

“There are a lot of people who went to this park when they were seven years old and now they have grandkids,” Everest said. “We will have our ‘lastyear’ fun days.”

Luckily for Sylvan Lakers, the

LAST SEASON - Tessa Reid, 14, and Jay Lavallee, 14, took a trip on the side-winder at Wild Rapids Waterslide Park recently. The park will close following the 2016 season. land will not sit idle for long.

“It’s not all doom and gloom,” Everest said. “After the slides come down – the Town will do a good job with the beautification process.”

Mayor Sean McIntyre was thrilled for the prospect of this land in media release from the Town of Sylvan Lake.

“This is a unique and tremen-

dously important parcel of land,” he said. “We’ve heard time and time again that public access to water is a priority for our residents and that added public space along our lake is needed.

“For the Town to stake a claim to prime lakeshore property, we’re opening up a world of possibilities for our community.”

The media release stated there

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is no current plan for the property and that development will not begin until extensive public consultations have taken place, however room for public recreation space will be included.

Everest added the water park has been a, “Huge part of this community” and has been a, “Cornerstone of Sylvan Lake for decades.”

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COURT BRIEFS SENTENCING POSTPONED FOR MURDERER A date for sentencing has been postponed for a man who was found criminally responsible for second degree murder in May. Justice Eldon Simpson rejected the defense claims that Mark Damien Lindsay was suffering from mental illness at the time he killed his girlfriend, Dana Turner, 31, in 2011. Her body was found in a ditch near Innisfail.

Lindsay, 29, who is the adopted son of a former Edmonton police chief, admitted to murdering Turner by stabbing her in the eyes with a pencil, strangling her and running over her with a vehicle.

Lindsay’s lawyers had argued over the course of his trial, held earlier this year, that Lindsay was not criminally responsible for Turner’s death and that he was suffering from schizophrenia at the time of the murder.

Simpson handed down his decision in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench in May. “I am not satisfied that he was suffering from a disease of the mind at the time of the offense,” he said at the time, adding he believed Lindsay knew what he was doing. “His conduct after showed purposeful and logical steps to cover up.”

Lindsay’s sentencing hearing was scheduled be held July 22nd, but it has been postponed.

Lindsay, who remains in custody at the Edmonton Remand Centre, will appear in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench on Aug. 8th to set another date.

RODNEY ARENS CASE HELD OVER The case of Rodney Arens remains unresolved six years after a collision which claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy on Canada Day. Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench heard on Monday that defense and the Crown continue

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to work on a resolution in the case of Arens and one more month is needed for those discussions.

Justice Kirk Sisson sentenced Arens to five years and six months in prison in June 2014. He was given credit for 185 days for time served before and during the trial. His sentence also included a driving prohibition for 10 years.

Arens was found guilty of impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and breach of recognizance stemming from an incident that took place on July 1st, 2010 near Bower Ponds.

Those convictions were overturned earlier this year in the Alberta Court of Appeal. He was granted bail, but remains in custody.

Arens will return to the Court of Queen’s Bench in Red Deer on Aug. 8th.

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Connatty faces numerous charges after a collision on May 20th, 2015 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.

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Marking the 100th anniversary of Prohibition On July 1st, 1916, one of the most ambitious and far-reaching pieces of provincial legislation came into effect. As of midnight, June 30th, it became illegal to sell alcohol in Alberta.

Government was going to attempt to change generations of social behavior. Many people dubbed Prohibition to be The Great Experiment.

People knew well in advance what was coming.

On July 21st, 1915 there had been a provincial plebiscite on a general ban on the sale of alcohol. Albertans approved of the measure by a massive 61%. Support for prohibition of alcohol in Red Deer was even more overwhelming. The voters in the City voted ‘dry’ by a margin of more than 80%.

There was a realization that working out the details of Prohibition would take time. Hence, the actual end of the sale of beer, wine and spirits was set almost a year later for July 1st, 1916.

That would give Government an opportunity to make sure the proper legal and enforcement systems were in place. It also allowed bar owners and liquor merchants an opportunity to clear out their remaining inventories.

Nevertheless, businesses such as hotels, which were heavily dependent upon their bars for income, quickly felt the squeeze. Banks refused to extend credit to establishments with such poor future financial prospects. The hotels became virtually worthless as no one was willing to risk an in-

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Consequently, in Red Deer, the Alexandra Hotel on Ross Street went out of business just after Christmas. All the furniture and fixtures were sold off in an auction in mid-February. The building remained vacant for a number of years.

Then, the Windsor Hotel went into bankruptcy. On April 17th, 1916, creditors sold off all the remaining liquor to the Arlington Hotel, which now operated the only bar left in town. The managers in Arlington in turn were doing everything they legally could to break their lease with the owners.

By early June, the community became alarmed over the emerging crisis in hotel accommodations. A special committee was formed by the Board of Trade and City council to see what could be done.

The report back to council was discouraging.

Once the July 1st deadline for Prohibition came into effect, only the Alberta Hotel, on the southwest corner of Ross Street and Holt (51) Ave., could be relied upon to provide rooms for travelers and visitors. However, the Alberta had managed to remain solvent by renting out most of its rooms to lodgers. Only 15 rooms, in

PRE-PROHIBITION - The bar in the Windsor Hotel in Red Deer, February 1913. After all of Red Deer’s bars closed in 1916, some of the brass cuspidors visible in the photo were ‘recycled’ as flower pots in local churches. the brick annex on the east side, would remain available for overnight guests.

Meanwhile, City council was facing significant financial challenges of its own.

The councilors debated whether the one remaining night constable should be laid off once all the bars were permanently closed.

Many predicted that if liquor sales were banned, crime rates would plunge.

However, a determination was made that there was still a need for night police-

man to keep an eye-out for fires and other such problems. Hence, the constable got to keep his job.

During the last days of June, a number of people headed to the Arlington bar for one last legal drink.

Their numbers, and thirst, quickly cleared out the remaining stock. At 3 p.m., on June 29th, the managers announced that they had no more liquor to sell. The bar was permanently closed.

There was one more public event to mark the start of

Prohibition. Rev. L.E. Brough, the minister at Red Deer’s First Baptist Church, conducted a ‘funeral service’ to celebrate the ‘decease’ of the liquor trade in Red Deer and across Alberta.

Ironically, the end of booze turned out to be less than total.

Those with money had built up private stocks in advance since only the sale of alcohol, not consumption, was illegal. Moreover, the sale of alcohol for medicinal purpose was exempt from

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Other people soon discovered a loophole in the law.

It was still legal for an Albertan to buy liquor from an outlet in British Columbia and have it shipped to them by mail. The loophole was soon closed, but in the meanwhile, there was still a legal means to get a bottle of liquor.

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Summer camps begin at Red Deer College

BY CYRIL BRABANT RED DEER EXPRESS What’s better than science experiments, robots and technology?

Getting to play with science experiments, robots and technology, which is exactly what the kids are doing at Red Deer College Summer Science Camps program.

Red Deer College is hosting its week-long science summer camps for children ages six to 15.

Children can enjoy the wonders of modern science like chemistry experiments, robotics and even Astronomy.

“The good thing about these camps is that there’s something for everybody,” said Danielle Newton, coordinator of the science camps, adding there are also camps for sports, art, music, drama.

“No matter what happens, we always have a good fun week.”

The Red Deer College alumni, Newton, began her work for the camps in 2011 as an instructor, eventually becoming the coordinator last year.

The camps last all day from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. so children can have fun exploring the wonders of science and parents won’t have to worry about who’s going to watch after their kids.

“I think a huge thing about it is that the kids get to have fun,” said Newton.

“They get to make new friends, try new things, and with the science camps they get a bit of education without even realizing it.”

Each week three different themes are held, this week it was Early Minds & Activities in which young campers, ages 6-7, explored ancient times with

archaeology, become tiny engineers by building their own dams and step into the microscopic world of bacteria.

Other camps included Science Discovery, a camp for children ages eight to 11, which offers kids the chance to learn about the fundamental sciences such as engineering, physics, biology and chemistry with scientific experiments that analyze the world we live in.

“I THINK A HUGE THING ABOUT IT IS THAT THE KIDS GET TO HAVE FUN. THEY GET TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS, TRY NEW THINGS, AND WITH THE SCIENCE CAMPS THEY GET A BIT OF EDUCATION WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT.” DANIELLE NEWTON

The camp with the eldest of the children, ages 1115, is the Techy & Robotics camp.

Kids can learn about the fascinating world of wires and modules, work with fast-advancing tech and even get to make their very own web sites and stop-motion animations.

The camps are run by instructors and students from Red Deer College who have an education in either science or education.

CONCENTRATION - Campers watch carefully as they measure out ingredients for their science experiment at Red Deer College’s Summer Camp program earlier this week.

Cyril Brabant/Red Deer Express This year, along with the coordinating staff, the instructors include a science student, an engineering student and a science instructor.

Each camp has a maximum of 12 kids and each year the college expects anywhere between 230260 kids, organizers say.

“What I like about science camp is that it’s a bit different than your typical day camp,” Newton said.

“It’s super hands-on, each day is something different, the activities are always new and the kids are always engaged.

“I mean, what more can you want for your kids than having them be engaged, learning, having fun, making new friends and new memories?”

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Red Deer Action Group Society is seeking volunteer board members. Commitment is two hours per month and help with fundraising. If you are interested please email rdag@telus.net and call Lorraine at 403-343-1198.

Join us for Taste of Markerville, a Country Food Fair July 23rd in Historic Markerville. The BBQ and Country Market run from noon to 4 p.m. followed by ‘Appy Hour and a Long Table Dinner featuring tastyfresh-local creations by five of Central Alberta’s top chefs. For information and dinner tickets: www.tasteofmarkerville.com or check out the facebook page.

Gaetz & Sunnybrook United churches present United Kids Camp 2016: GROWING UP! Aug. 8th-12th, 9 a.m. to noon at Gaetz Memorial United Church 4758 Ross St. - ages 5-11; games, crafts, Bible stories, and music exploring the theme of ‘Growing Up’; parent and youth volunteers welcome!

To register, call 403-347-2244 (Gaetz) or 403-347-6073 (Sunnybrook). Registration forms available on Gaetz or Sunnybrook Offices or at www. gaetzmemorialunitedchurch. ca. Cost – freewill offering.

The votes are in! Join us along with Mayor Tara Veer on July 6th at 1 p.m. for the official unveiling of the Red Deer Reads 2016 winning title. The announcement will take place at the Downtown Branch and all members of the public are welcome. Red Deer Reads, presently in its second year, is a community-wide book club organized by Red Deer Public Library to get everyone reading and talking about the same book. Red Deerians submitted their favourite titles by Canadian authors, which were then short-listed and voted upon.

Physical and digital copies of the winning title are available after the announcement at all three library branches and

copies will be shared at events and other locations throughout the community. Watch RDPL’s social media platforms for more Red Deer Reads 2016 details, as well as upcoming programs based on the winning title.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Highways of Alberta: Paintings by Greg Pyra, which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery to Aug. 21st. Our First

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Wouldn’t it be nice if eating disorders took a break? But sadly, they don’t. So neither will the Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) who will be offering a weekly support group for people with eating

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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.

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The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Museum are presenting their annual Lunch at the Farm events between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays July 20th Aug. 10th and Aug. 31st and Sept. 14th. Guests can relax in their 1889 Hanna Log House and enjoy a served lunch, including homemade pie with ice cream and musical entertainment. The afternoon features a guided wagon ride showcasing the history of Sunnybrook Farm Museum.

Cost is only $12. Drop ins are welcome, but larger groups are encouraged to reserve a seat by calling 403-340-3511.

Whisker Rescue is having a garage sale fundraiser Aug. 4-6th. Drop off donations will be accepted July 12th-26th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please do not donate large appliances, electronics, clothes, shoes or mattresses.

Proceeds will provide medical care for rescue cats. For more information, email whiskerres-

disorders in Red Deer, through to Aug. 10th. REGISTRATION is now open. Also, for the first time in Red Deer, EDSNA is offering ‘6 Approaches to Self-Care.’

This weekly group is a chance for BOTH people with eating disorders AND loved ones/family members to practice self-care and compassion. Each week, a different facilitator will introduce a new approach. Come explore art, music, drama, journaling, mindfulness and yoga in a safe environment with people who ‘get it’. For more, check out http://www.eatingdisordersupportnetworkofalberta.com/6-approaches—red-deer.html.

Dickson Store Museum is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Come check out our new exhibit entitled ‘Becoming a Museum: Then and Now’. For more details, call 403-728-3355 or check the web site at www.dicksonstoremuseum.com or their facebook page.

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

general, call Mavis at 403-3430091 or Sharon at 403-340-2497.

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

The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursday in the Snell July 7th, 12:15 - 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium featuring the piano students of Dr. Ted Isenor’s Sweetie Katz Music Studio. No admission charge.

A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and Tea provided by Cafe Noir.

The Golden Circle is having its bi-annual garage sale on July 7th, 8th and 9th. We are currently accepting donations for the sale. If you have items you would like to donate you can

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Dickson Store Museum Thrilling Thursday, July 21st from 1-4 p.m. at the museum. The theme is water and if you desire you can come dressed as a pirate, fisherman, mermaid or anything water related. It will be a water filled afternoon of crafts, games, scavenger hunt and much more. Admission free but donations welcome.

For details, call 403-728-3355 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 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 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.

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- cost is $3. Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3 and there is a tournament on June 17th at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $6.

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

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

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

First Christian Reformed Church has Vacation Bible School July 11th-15th. ‘Cave Quest - Following Jesus, The Light of the World’ is for those age four to entering Grade 6 and runs each day from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be Bible stories,

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Dickson Store Museum Annual Teddy Bear Picnic, Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 10:30- 2:00 pm. A beary fun day with some beary cool things to do. Crafts, games, music, and lemonade making. Bring along your Teddy Bear for the picnic lunch and

experience the difference Tai Chi can make in your quality of life.

Port o’ Call Center #100, 4419 – 50th Ave. Phone 403-346-6772 or visit www.taoist.org. Please call for further information.

The Red Deer Celiac Support Group – need help with a gluten-free diet? Do you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance?We meet the third Tuesday of the month at South Sobeys Coffee Lounge

If you enjoy singing Glee Club b style, but feel your skills are limited, ted, please come and join our group of seniors who sing and play for seniors as a gift of community spirit. The Tony Connelly Singers, in their 31st year of service, welcome anyone who might enjoy singing out at seniors’ venues around the City. From September to June we prepare 10, one-hour programs filled

the ever popular Bear Hunt.

Pre-registration is required.

Admission: $2 includes a picnic lunch fit for a bear. For details or to register call 403-728-3355.

Golden Circle dances – dances run from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, 4620-47 A Ave. Admission is $7 per person. Pooled lunch break from 8:30 – 9 p.m.

Everyone welcome. For more information call 403-341-4672, 403-347-6165 or 403-342-2875.

Join Jason Steele and other Red Deer comedians at The Hub on Ross Wednesday evenings for a night of family comedy. The Hub is located at 4936 – Ross St. Come early if you want to go on stage and tell a few jokes. All ages and abilities are welcome to watch or participate. Call 403-340-4869.

Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi™ Health Recovery Classes run Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Health Recovery classes are designed for people with chronic illness such as MS, arthritis, or those recovering from injuries, surgery, or stroke and other health issues. Come and

(2011 22 St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Drop in or stay and visit. Free coffee. We share information and give support about issues pertaining to the gluten-free lifestyle, for example symptoms, diagnosis, shopping, gluten-free products, cross contamination, recipes. Call Clarice at 403-3414351 or Marlene at 403-3466235. Email reddeerceliacs@yahoo.ca. Check out www.celiac.ca.

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the pipe band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Red Deer Action Group Society is seeking volunteer board members. In order to keep our programs running, we need board members willing to commit two hours per month. If you think this would be a good opportunity, contact our office at 403-3431198 or email rdag@telus.net.

with oldies and newer music.

We practice form 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and present four to six sing outs each month. Our group is friendly, social and supportive. Please join our next practice or anytime.

Call Shirley at 403-342-5904 for bookings or Betty at 403-3467316 for more information.

Dance for the health of it – try it out – first lesson is free. It runs Mondays and Wednesdays. Sessions run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for 10 weeks. $120/ week. Sessions will be held at the Clearview Community Centre (93 Cornett Dr.) Call Connie at 403-396-1523 or email teamdance123@gmail.com.

Heritage Lanes Comedy Zone has been running for two years in Red Deer. Every Thursday in The Heritage Lanes Lounge we convert it into a comedy club where we feature different headliners and up and coming local comics.

The show was started as an open mic to develop the comedy scene in Red Deer. In the past those interested in doing stand up had to drive to Edmonton or Calgary,

now R Red dD Deer h has more th than one open mic for young budding comics to work on their material. The local comedy scene is growing and we are always looking for new comics.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing.

Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

Ladies Auxiliary meetings are held first Monday of every month at 7 p.m., Red Deer Branch #35, Alberta room.

Parkinson Alberta Education and Support Groups - Parkinson Alberta offers groups for persons with Parkinson Disease, family members & caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills & Castor. Information 403-3464463. www.parkinsonalberta.ca.

Living Faith Lutheran Church - welcomes everyone to our Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. We offer Traditional and Contemporary Service with Holy Communion. Services held at Bethany CollegeSide Red Deer College. For more information, contact Ralph at 403-347-9852.

Scottish Country Dancing has classes held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church and go from September to May. A certified teacher comes regularly from Edmonton to conduct the class.

SCD is not Highland dancing but is more like square dancing. No partner needed, no need to be Scottish. For more information, call 403-343-0975 or 403-3470907 or visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.com.

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POLICE BRIEFS MAN ARRESTED AFTER BREAK AND ENTERS Red Deer RCMP have arrested a Red Deer man for theft of firearms after two separate break and enters to Canadian Tires stores in the past month.

The investigation began when RCMP were called to a hotel at 11:30 a.m. on July 1st to assist hotel staff with evicting tenants from one of the rooms; the staff had grown concerned after seeing a firearm while approaching tenants about their overdue bill. RCMP located two loaded rifles hidden under one of the hotel stairwells and took a man and a woman into custody without incident. The woman was later released without charges.

The resulting investigation revealed that the man was involved in two ongoing police investigations regarding break and enters to steal firearms at the Canadian Tire located at 2510 50th Ave. The first break and enter occurred at 5 a.m. on June 5th when two male suspects broke through a fence, smashed through glass doors and then smashed through display cases to steal nine rifles.

The second break and enter occurred at 4:30 a.m. on June 29th at the same location when two male suspects again smashed glass doors and display cases and stole five rifles.

Keifer Angus Collins, 21, of Red Deer has been charged with two counts of careless use of a firearm, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, two counts of possession of weapon obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm and two counts of break and enter to steal firearm.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER CHASE Red Deer RCMP have a Red Deer man in custody after he rolled the stolen truck he was driving in the early morning of July 2nd, attempted to flee police on foot, and was tracked down by Police Dog Services.

RCMP located the stolen grey Ford F350 as it drove through the Inglewood neighbourhood at 4 a.m. on July 2nd.

Police tracked its movements at a distance as it drove through south Red Deer and set up on 19th St. with a tire deflation device to intercept the truck.

The truck, which had been travelling at high speeds, made an abrupt turn, left the road and rolled twice; the driver fled on foot into an adjacent field, where he was soon apprehended by Police Dog Services.

EMS attended and checked the driver for injuries on scene and then at the hospital; the accused was released into police custody once it was determined he was not injured. The truck had been reported stolen at 2:30 a.m. the same morning from a home in the Clearview neighbourhood of Red Deer.

Derek Wesley Lozynsky, 23, of Red Deer has been charged with theft of

motor vehicle over $5,000, possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from peace officer, resisting a peace officer, breach of probation, driving while disqualified and failing to remain at the scene of an accident.

TWO KILLED FOLLOWING COLLISION On July 1st Blackfalds RCMP members with assistance from Red Deer County Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision east of Red Deer.

Upon arrival it was determined that two occupants in the motor vehicle were ejected and died on scene. Two other occupants were treated on scene and transported by ground to Red Deer Regional Hospital with serious injuries.

The exact extent of the injuries are not known at this time. A fifth occupant was not ejected from the vehicle and was treated and taken to Red Deer Hospital and released a short time later.

An 18-year-old male from Penhold and 16-year-old female from Springbrook were the two occupants who died on scene. Next of Kin notifications were completed, but the identity of both deceased are not being released.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

MAN CHARGED WITH ROBBERY Red Deer RCMP have arrested a Red Deer man for the May 3rd robbery of the Eastview 7 Eleven, where the suspect wore a garbage bag on his head and punched a witness on his way out of the store.

Red Deer RCMP identified a suspect soon after the robbery, and began searching for him. On June 17th, a warrant was issued for the suspect’s arrest, and police located him and arrested him without incident on June 28th.

Matthew Sadeghzadeh, 24, of Red Deer has been charged with robbery, disguise with intent to commit offence and assault.

ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION IN SYLVAN On June 27th Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of an attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl.

At 11 p.m. a 13-year-old girl was out walking with friends near the library in Sylvan Lake. She and her friends separated and shortly after she noticed a vehicle being operated in a suspicious manner, and so she hid in a nearby bush.

The male driver got out and grabbed the girl from the bush and pulled her hair. There was a struggle and then the young girl was able to break free and safely ran away from the driver. The male passenger remained in the car.

Suspect #1 is described as being Caucasian with pale skin, between 5’10 – 5’11 tall, average weight and

by Erin Fawcett in his late 20s. He had darker (brown), longer hair down to his eyebrows and was wearing Khaki pants and a black hoodie with zipper in front. He had a bump on his nose similar to someone who has broke their nose before, talked in a low voice and is believed to be right handed.

Suspect #2 is described as a Caucasian male. He never got out of the passenger side of the vehicle and stated, “Lets find another one.”

The vehicle they were in is described as a white, newer style and was four door. The rear windows were tinted and it had black tires on black rims (of what the victim could see which is only drivers side). There was also a rear fin over the trunk and it had a loud muffler.

It is believed that the suspect vehicle may be similar to a Kia Optima or a Mitsubishi Lancer.

The Sylvan Lake RCMP are actively engaged in investigating this occurrence.

An update will be provided by way of a composite drawing when available.

The RCMP are asking anyone who may have any information that may assist in identifying the suspect(s) or suspect vehicle to contact the Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at www. tipsubmit.com.

FIREARM THIEF SOUGHT Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify two men who broke into a home in Northwood Estates and stole a gun safe containing five rifles and ammunition on June 23rd.

The break-in occurred at 11:10 a.m. on June 23rd when two men forced the front door open at a residence in Northwood Estates, ransacked the front areas of the home and carried out a gun safe; they were seen loading the safe into a white Ford truck, believed to be an F-350 crew cab. The same two suspects returned to the home shortly after noon the same day and stole a filing cabinet; this time they were driving a black car.

Items contained in the gun safe that were stolen include a Winchester 3030 rifle, Model 94, a Harrington and Richardson (H&R) Targeteer .22 rifle, Model 265, a Stevens 12 gauge rifle, a Enfield British Mk .303 rifle, a Enfield P14 .303 rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition for various firearms.

If you recognize these men or have information about this incident, please contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER ROLLOVER Red Deer RCMP have a Red Deer man in custody after the jeep he was driving rolled over in a single vehicle collision in the Fairview neighbourhood; as the driver attempted to flee the scene on foot, several citizens gave chase and detained him until police arrived.

RCMP responded to a report at 12:20 pm today that a jeep had rolled several times on Kerry Wood Drive near Fountain Drive after it was seen speeding through the neighbourhood, and that the driver was attempting to flee the scene. Several witnesses followed the driver as he ran eastbound, and held him until police arrived. RCMP located a sawed off shotgun in the damaged vehicle and took the driver into custody for breach of court-imposed firearms conditions and refusal to provide a breath sample.

Kenneth Corey Smith, 28, of Red Deer has been with impaired operation of motor vehicle, refusing to comply with breath demand, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, possession of prohibited weapon, improper storage/ transport of prohibited firearm, possession of firearm while prohibited from doing so, assault on police officer, failing to remain at scene of accident and occupying a vehicle knowing it contains a prohibited weapon.

HYBRID LOUNGE ROBBED Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify the man who fired two rounds into the ceiling of the Hybrid Lounge while robbing it last week.

RCMP were called to the Hybrid Lounge (formerly Post Time Lounge) located at 3731 50th Ave. at 9:10 p.m. on June 26th after a man entered the lounge brandishing a long barrel gun.

He fired into the ceiling, demanded money, and ordered staff and customers to get on the floor. He then fired into

the ceiling a second time before fleeing through the back door carrying the till.

The suspect had been dropped off at the front door by a white 2015 Dodge Ram that picked him up again in the parking lot of Checkmate Court and drove away heading east. The truck had been reported stolen out of Red Deer on June 20th.

There were a number of customers in the lounge at the time, but no one was injured during the robbery.

RCMP are looking for a suspect who is described as a Caucasian male, in his early 20s, about 5’10” or 5’11” tall, with a skinny build. He was wearing a grey flat brim hat, a black jacket or hoodie with a white and green shirt underneath, dark coloured jeans and white hightop shoes with velcro straps. He was carrying a long barrel firearm with what appears to be a mahogany stock.

RCMP continue to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

MAN CHARGED WITH SEX ASSAULT A Red Deer massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault after a client reported being assaulted during a massage at a private residence on April 27th.

RCMP received a report on April 28th that a 23-year-old woman had been sexually assaulted during a massage therapy appointment at a private residence, and launched an immediate investigation.

The victim had no relationship with the accused other than a previous massage appointment at the accused’s place of employment. RCMP have found no evidence that any criminal behaviour occurred at the accused’s place of employment and will not be releasing that business name. This is the sole complaint of sexual assault RCMP have received to date with regard to the accused.

Harold Lasquite Fuentes, 30, faces one Criminal Code charge of sexual assault.

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Downtown market now in its seventh year

BY CYRIL BRABANT RED DEER EXPRESS

ket as each vendor has a unique product and such as Cutie Pies, Untamed Feasts, and Nixon Honey.

As summer hits the City, market venBecause the market is held on a pubdors put up their booths for the sev- lic street it is hard to keep track of how enth season of Red Deer’s ATB Downtown many patrons go to the market verMarket. sus regular pedestriThere are plenty of ans, but Bowman said vendors to enjoy at usually a few thou“PEOPLE LIKE THAT OUR the Downtown Market sand people attend ranging from meat and MARKET IS A LITTLE BIT and the vendors find produce to candles it comparable to other MORE RELAXED. THERE’S and fermented tea, ormarkets they’ve been ROOM TO BROWSE, MEET ganizers say. a part of.

OUR VENDORS AND GET “We are a certified Every year the marfarmers’ market,” TO KNOW THEM AND THE ket runs from the first said Tyler Bowman, PRODUCTS THEY’RE BUYING.” Wednesday of June to the special events the Wednesday before coordinator for the Thanksgiving.

TYLER BOWMAN Downtown Business “This year has been Association and manreally good,” Bowman ager of the Downtown said. “We’ve only had Market. “So all of our one overcast day that vendors have to make-it, bake-it or grow- deterred some people from coming down it themselves.” but overall we’re just getting busier and No two booths are the same at this mar- busier.”

Expanded parking at Collicutt Centre Work began on Monday on the construction of a new parking lot at the Collicutt Centre. The new lot will be located along the east/Lancaster side of the facility and will add 99 new parking spaces, including two new and two relocated accessibility stalls and three new parent stalls. This will bring the total number of parking spaces at the facility to 465.

“Additional parking at peak times was identified as a need a few years ago,” said Denis Delemont, Collicutt supervisor. “We’re delighted to meet that need and directly serve our customers with a development that not only provides more parking spaces but also improves safety and accessibility at the facility.”

Open at the north and south ends, the new parking lot will facilitate integrated movement at the facility. Collicutt users will be able to drive right around the facility and access it from the east/ Lancaster side as well as from the west

side off 30th Ave. Emergency Services access will be improved along with other forms of access to and through the site, including pedestrian movement and light-duty traffic for facility events.

Select trees and shrubs at the site will need to be moved to accommodate the new parking lot. The adjacent sports field will be moved slightly to the east and rested for the summer in preparation for fall activity.

“It was important to us to be good neighbours,” said Delemont. “We planned the start date so nearby sports field users could get the most out of the field before it’s rested. Minimal disruption was also considered for the two high schools located next door.”

For more information about this parking lot development at the Collicutt, visit www.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre.

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SUMMER SCENE - Little Gaetz bustles with farmers’ market goers every Wednesday at the ATB Downtown Market. The market is open every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. through to just before Thanksgiving.

Cyril Brabant/Red Deer Express According to Bowman, most attendees of the market go for the abundance of fresh produce and consumable products.

“People like that our market is a little bit more relaxed,” said Bowman. “There’s room to browse, meet our vendors and get to know them and the products they’re buying.”

Local not-for-profits will soon be welcomed to join the market and can join once during the season as Bowman said

the market is now taking requests for use of the community tent.

Bowman said if anyone is interested in becoming a vendor they can go online and fill out the application at www.downtownmarket.ca The market runs every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine.

“Come and experience a true farmers’ market,” said Bowman student@reddeerexpress.com

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016 The German-Canadian Club of Red Deer is turning

50 The public is invited to help us celebrate at our annual

SOMMER NACHTS FEST Join us for a fun filled afternoon/evening at our Club House!

GREAT FOOD, GREAT PEOPLE! Bouncy Castle • Sing Alongs Awesome Music • Family Activities

FESTIVITIES START AT 2PM! Located West on 32nd Street on C&E Trail to RR280 (follow the road to Fort Normandeau) and look for our sign.

Visit www.gccrd.com or call Donna at 403.346.0085

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016

Thousands witness tornado touchdown during Stampede

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE COURTESY OF THE PONOKA NEWS A tornado touched down in Ponoka, thankfully causing no casaulties but some material damage.

At approximately 5 p.m. on June 30th a funnel cloud formed and made a steady

decent into the north end of Ponoka causing damage to five homes and blowing garbage and debris around the streets. A few minutes later Environment Canada issued a tornado warning.

On the scale of severity, this one was of the lowest, an Enhanced Fujita Scale

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MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 5th day of July, 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 PINE LAKE 1. K. Radcliff - 26-metre (85’) front yard setback relaxation for the location of a mobile home on Pt NE 32-36-24-4.

WEST of RED DEER 2. D. Hall - 4.55-metre (15.33’) side yard setback relaxation for an existing dwelling on Pt NW 36-37-1-5.

GLENIFFER RESERVOIR 3. D. & G. Shalenko - 2.46-metre (8.07’) front yard setback relaxation for the location of a 102.42 m² (1102.38 ft²) cottage on Unit 38, Plan 022-1116, NE 25-35-3-5 (Gleniffer Lake Resort).

Discretionary Use PINE LAKE 4. Wispernet Ltd. - location of a 36-metre (120’) communication tower on Pt SW 13-36-25-4 (Whispering Pines Resort).

WEST of BOWDEN 5. T. & A. Smith – location of a second dwelling (manufactured home) on Pt NW 18-34-1-5.

NW of DELBURNE 6. D. Brassard - location of a second dwelling (manufactured home) on Pt NE 31-37-23-4.

SOUTH of INNISFAIL 7. L. Stangness - location of a second dwelling (manufactured home) on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 0627004, SE 6-35-28-4.

NORTH of RED DEER 8. Evolve Surface Strategies for Rogers Communications Inc. - location of a 60-metre (197’) communication tower on Pt SW 16-39-27-4.

EAST of MARKERVILLE 9. D. & L. Taylor - Home Business Major (artistic blacksmithing business) on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 942-0187, SW 25-36-2-5.

A person may appeal a Discretionary Use approval prior to 4:30 p.m. on July 20, 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.

Zero, with peak winds up to 130 kms per hour, stated Environment Canada.

Crews were in Ponoka on Canada Day inspecting the damage before confirming it was indeed a tornado. The many photos and videos posted on social media sites helped investigators in their determination.

Anyone in the Ponoka area at the time of the occurence can recall exactly where they were and what they were doing at the time but for those affected, it could have been much worse.

Homeowner Jerry Siemens lost a large portion of his roof and his house sustained damage to the walls.

He was on his way to his cabin at Pigeon Lake when he saw the funnel cloud in his rearview mirror. At the time he didn’t think much of it until he got a phone call from a neighbour to come home.

Siemens was convinced the tornado landed just seeing the damage at his and his neighbours’ homes.

He said a barbecue was blown around and appears to have hit the house several times. Nearby somebody’s mattress had been blown onto the street. Siemens said the strangest thing of it all was that there was no water in the toilets.

Thankfully, the tornado damaged homes but left no injuries. A last minute change the night before made it so Siemens and his family were out of their home at the time, otherwise they would have been preparing to leave for the lake when the tornado hit.

MOTHER NATURE - A tornado touched down in Ponoka June 30th causing damage to five homes but leaving no injuries. After an inspection Environment Canada confirmed the event stating it was an Enhanced Fujita Scale Zero. The funnel cloud lasted for several minutes.

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“I’m just so thankful to God that we changed our plans,” he stated simply.

Shelley Dedio is another homeowner whose sun room and house was damaged. Dirt and dust covered two bedrooms and items were strewn about the yard and house. She was working at the time of the tornado but did not realize it affected her home. Dedio continued on with her work and eventually came home some time later to find the neighbourhood was in a state of disrepair.

Then she arrived at her house. “I got in my kitchen and the first thing I saw was my window smashed.”

In talking with Environment Canada investigators, she was told the force of the wind was so strong that even though there were a few small holes in the windows, it was

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enough to draw in a large amount of dirt into the bedrooms. Had it been stronger, she says they estimate the tornado would have blown the windows out and more.

Indeed, this small of a tornado still caused a large dumpster and trees on Baker Road to be pushed around like ragdolls. The dumpster was found in the ditch.

The biggest take away for Dedio is gratitude that no residents were hurt. This event also highlights the need to be prepared for any emergency situation.

“I think it’s about paying attention before.”

Upon arrival, Siemens found that the Ponoka Fire Department (PFD) and some neighbours had patched up the roof with a tarp, donated by a good samaritan. Yes there was damage but there were no injuries, something Siemens is grateful for. He says he would take damage to his home over human injury any day.

“If it would’ve hit where there were people that would’ve been just devastating,” he stated.

Mobilization of the PFD was immediate while the Town of Ponoka activated its Emergency Operations Centre if an evacuation was called for.

Emergency crews including the Ponoka RCMP and EMS were on scene of the damage and town crews worked to ensure clean up and damage assessment was done. At the Ponoka Stampede grounds,

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Emergency Management Coordinator Ted Dillon for the Stampede was in communication with the town to ensure everyone was on the same page. At the same time, Ponoka Family and Community Support Services mobilized, collected an emergency action kit and prepared for the potential of moving people to the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex.

It was a mobilized effort on all fronts of the Town’s key emergency organizations.

PFD Chief Jamie Wilkinson said the department attended the location of the tornado touchdown. “We made the preventative steps of running out.”

Once they located the damaged homes the department used its ladder truck to access the Siemens’ roof where they could set up the tarp to protect the home.

“Our main thing was to make sure the people were safe,” said Wilkinson.

With the many people attending the Ponoak Stampede, the photos and videos shared were able to tell the story of the tornado as it wound its way into and out of town.

Ponoka News posted a six second video of the funnel cloud as it formed on its facebook page and the news quickly spread. The video has since been viewed over 81,000 times and has been shared over 1,230 times.

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CITY BRIEFS SPRING CLEANUP IS IN THE BAG This year’s City-wide spring cleanup program, Green Deer, was a success with volunteers from businesses, community associations, schools, clubs, churches, families and individuals coming together to clean up garbage in the City.

“I can’t thank Red Deerians enough for taking such pride in their community. Together we are making a difference,” said Suzanne Jubb, community and program facilitator. “Green Deer may be over but we can still pick up litter year round and develop a ‘leave it better than you found it’ attitude as a way of life.”

The Red Deer River clean-up which took place on June 5th during Green Deer was also a success with 167 participants gathering 95 bags of garbage that translates to roughly 1,310 lbs of trash. Green Deer continues to focus on cigarette butts and the harmful effects they can have on the environment, as they do not biodegrade. The City of Red Deer gave away 1,000 free pocket ashtrays as part of this year’s Green Deer campaign.

Now that Green Deer is wrapped up, there are other ways for Red Deerians to keep the City green. The Adopt-A-Park program runs year round with individuals or groups making a commitment to being stewards of a specific park or area for an entire year. Currently there are 27 groups registered in the program and it continues to grow. For more on the Adopt-a-Park program, please call Recreation, Parks & Culture at 403-342-8234.

For residents looking for another opportunity to make a difference, the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up takes place on Sept. 11th.

For more information, please visit www.reddeer. ca/greendeer.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SURVEY Red Deerians are being asked to provide their input on how well services such as water, waste, sewer and environmental sustainability programs are being delivered as part of the Annual Environmental Services Customer Satisfaction Survey.

The survey is available online to all residents and is also being conducted randomly by telephone until July 8th. Responses from the survey help to determine where improvements can be made in delivering these core services, address areas of resident concern and also where to direct program resources. All responses provided are confidential and no personal data will be linked to the survey responses. To take the survey, visit reddeer.ca/survey.

AUDIT COMMITTEE NEEDS MEMBERS Red Deer Public Schools is searching for community members to sit on the district’s Audit Committee. The committee was established to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight.

The District is seeking two community members with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve for a two year term effective Sept. 1st.

The Audit Committee is comprised of three trustees and two independent members drawn from the community at large.

The financial reporting process, internal control framework, risk management practices along

with, performance and function of the board’s internal and external auditors are some of the areas the committee will be tasked with.

Applicants must have sufficient accounting, senior financial management or other relevant business experience to understand public sector accounting and auditing standards. The District is looking for individuals who also demonstrate an interest in and commitment to public education and learning.

Application information is available on the District web site with the deadline for submission being July 15th.

WELCOME TO RED DEER PARTY Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is making the most of July 17th, with a ‘Welcome to Red Deer’ party and the official unveiling of the new murals on the building exterior July 17th from 1 – 4 p.m.

The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is hosting a party to welcome all newcomers to the City.

As part of the programming activities for the exhibition, ‘Canada: Day 1’ that comes to Red Deer from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax, this exhibition focuses on the first day experiences of Canadian immigrants; from first encounters to finding your way and reflecting on shared experiences.

Museum staff are extending a warm invitation to all new immigrants to the community and ask that Red Deer’s more seasoned locals join us in giving them a warm western welcome.

There will be pancakes, local western band ‘Country Friends’, games, crafts and handkerchief tying at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery.

There are a limited number of handkerchiefs so get there early.

“Red Deer has a history of welcoming new comers to our community. We wanted to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to those families who have made Red Deer home this past year,” said Kim Verrier, coordinator of visitor experience. Admission is free, donations are encouraged.

In addition to the party the Red Deer MAG will officially unveil the refreshed building exterior, including the newly installed murals.

Lorna Johnson, executive director for the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery says, “We are very pleased with the photo murals on the building exterior. They give a glimpse of some of the wonderful artifacts that are on display inside the MAG. We hope that they will encourage everyone to come and explore our exhibits.

“Our staff will be happy to show you where you can see the actual artifacts and images.”

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HEALTHCARE The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is pleased to be able to give out scholarships in a wide variety of healthcare educational pursuits, including cardiology, respiratory health medicine, hospice palliative care, nursing, pediatrics and much more. In 2015, over $29,000 in scholarships were given out in fourteen categories. We are excited to start the 2016 year of scholarships coming this August.

New this year there is the Front Line Leadership Education Fund. This scholarship will be awarded to an out-of-scope manager who is currently employed by the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and is pursuing continuing education in

by Mark Weber the field of health administration, or who has an opportunity to attend a conference that is directly related to his/her field of clinical accountability.

With the support of community minded individuals and organizations, the Foundation will continue to grow their scholarship program, offering more scholarships in different fields of health care.

For those looking to receive a healthcare scholarship, all scholarships are listed on the web site at www.rdrhfoundation.com. Applications are accepted between Aug. 1st and Sept. 15th.

Students must reside or their permanent address is within 100 kms of Red Deer (some scholarships may be different).

Applications and further information on the scholarships can be found online at www.rdrhfoundation.com or by contacting the Foundation office at 403-343-4773.

LIBRARY WINS NATIONAL AWARD The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library are the recipients of the 2015 National Gabriele Schreiber ‘Friends of the Year Award’ sponsored

by Penguin Random House Canada and awarded

by FOCAL (Friends of Canadian Libraries).

The annual award is given to a Friends of the Library group which has shown outstanding library support and volunteer involvement.

The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library have more than 27 volunteers. Some Friends of the Library fundraisers and projects are biannual book sales, the Tom Stevens Friends Book Shop, (Downtown Branch) where people can buy gently used books during Library hours, Let’s Talk About the Arts, a speaker series held several times throughout the year, the Friends Reading Garden at the Dawe Branch, Early Literacy computers for children available at all branches and the TD Children’s Summer Reading Club.

The FOCAL award, $1,000 worth of books from Penguin Random House Canada and a commemorative plaque, was presented last month.

“We are overjoyed to have been chosen as the recipient of this award,” says Friends of the Red Deer Public Library President Lesley Caddy.

“Our volunteers work so hard to provide funds for library initiatives because we are all library lovers. We’re so pleased to receive national recognition for our volunteer work supporting Red Deer’s public library.”

In keeping with their generous ways, the Friends will be donating all the books won from the award to the Children’s Department’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. This initiative is an early literacy program where preschoolers read 1,000 books with their families before entering school, encouraging both literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.

AIRPORT CEO STEPS DOWN The Red Deer Airport Board of Directors regrets to announce the departure of CEO RJ Steenstra.

Effective Sept. 9th, Steenstra is departing the Red Deer Airport to pursue other opportunities.

An executive search is underway to find a new CEO. The Board will work to find a well-qualified candidate who can build on the momentum that has been created in the past few years. The airport continues to see strong passenger and freight travel, and is excited about the current runway expansion, which is progressing quickly.

FLAT HIRING CLIMATE PREDICTED Red Deer area job seekers should expect a flat hiring climate for the third quarter of 2016, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

“Survey data reveals that 18 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (July to September), while 10 per cent anticipate cutbacks,” stated Randy Upright, CEO of Manpower’s Alberta region. Another 72% of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels in the upcoming quarter.

“With seasonal variations removed from the data, Red Deer’s third quarter Net Employment Outlook of zero per cent is an increase of 9 percentage points when compared to the previous quarterly Outlook,” said Upright. “It is also a one percentage point increase from the Outlook reported during the same time last year, indicating a limited hiring pace for the upcoming months.”

“Nationally, employment gains are expected to be modest in the third quarter,” said Darlene Minatel, Vice President, Manpower Canada Operations & Strategic Accounts. “However, we are seeing some bright spots. The Canadian dollar’s prolonged low has been good news for the manufacturing industry. Increased demand for Canadian exports is a big reason the manufacturing - durables sector is expecting the largest quarterly employment growth of any sector for Q3.”

CITY EARNS DIVERSITY AWARD The City of Red Deer has been recognized for its efforts in creating a more welcoming and inclusive organization and community as one of the recipients of Diversity Magazine’s inaugural Diversity Awards.

The Edmonton-based magazine, which tells untold community stories and promotes them in classrooms, boardrooms, events, Diversity TV and the print and online publication www.diversitymag. ca, held its award event on June 25th.

The City won the Cultural Diversity in Public Sectors award for making diversity a priority as part of its commitment to the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination.

Diversity and inclusion is part of the City’s Strategic Plan. Operationally, the City hired a full-time human resource specialist – diversity and inclusion in May 2015 and later established a corporate Diversity Team to discuss trends, share information, and assess City policies related to diversity and inclusion. A framework has been developed for the organization which includes mandatory training for full-time, permanent employees.

The Red Deer Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) Network, comprised of more than 40 community members, was launched in April to reduce racism and discrimination and develop an action plan once a needs assessment has been conducted in the community.

This past May, the City of Red Deer hosted the Fostering Diverse Communities Conference with over 130 participants from nine municipalities, to celebrate achievements in diversity and inclusion, highlight challenges, collaborate on solutions and build on successes Other awards were handed out at the Edmonton event to individuals and organizations for diversity in the categories of education, ability, arts, non-profits and corporations.

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Family Services of Central Alberta- Come volunteer for Red Deer Fun City Sliders, and help support FSCA. For more information contact Liz Leinweber, 403-309-8215 or email lleinweber@fsca.ca.

Habitat for Humanity- We are working on construction of a Cold Storage unit for our ReStore and we need your help! For more information contact Alyson Frost, 403309-6080 or by email at alyson.frost@habitatreddeer.ca.

18 volunteers are needed to help Shalom Counselling give back to the community during Westerner Days. For more information contact Bonnie Joyes, 403-342-0339, or by email at bonnie@shalomcounselling.com.

Central Alberta Refugee Effort- Are you looking for a fun and exciting opportunity to get some baby-sitting or child care experience this summer? To volunteer contact Karen Hackenbrook, 403-346-8818 Ext. 248, or by email at volunteer@care2centre.ca Central Alberta Film Festival- Volunteer for our Beer, Poutine & Screen Fundraiser and help us raise funds for our upcoming main festival in October. For more information, contact Ranjit Mullakady, 403-347-2627, or by email at ranjit@cafilmfestival.ca.

The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra needs directors for the Board. The Board is responsible for policy and funding decisions in support of operations, programs and production. For more information, contact Chandra Kastern, 403-340-2948, or by email at reddeersymphony@telus.net.

Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta- We are looking for Board Members to commit to two hours once a month and other hours as may be required. As well we need volunteers for Bingos that run throughout the year and require 1 to two weekends each month. For more information, contact Beverley Beckley, 403-340-3885, execdir@ldreddeer.ca Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta-If you’re interested in investing in our youth, join us today and volunteer to help bring our program into classrooms.

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For more information, contact Stephanie Jones, 780-2394817, or by email at sjones@jasouthalberta.org.

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.

Lending Cupboard- Be Part of Our Team “If you need it & we’ve got it, you can use it” At the Lending Cupboard, we supply medical equipment to central Albertans at no cost! For volunteer opportunities contact Terena Seaward, 403-356-1678 ext. 22, or by email at Volunteer@ lendingcupboard.ca.

Covenant Care- Villa Marie- Brighten your day and someone else’s by visiting residents and engaging them in small activities. To volunteer contact Madison Ruest, 403-406-5819, or by email at Madison.ruest@covenantcare.ca.

Each Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Committee is led by two Run Directors, one logistics and the other fundraising, who work together to ensure the success of the national signature fundraising event. To learn more about becoming this year’s Fundraising Director, please contact Amber Dujay, 403367-2322, or by email at ADujay@cbcf.org.

Join Alberta Cancer Foundation for Mud Hero this Aug. 5th, 6th and 7th and you’ll be playing the role of the welcome wagon for Mud Hero participants who are prepared to get down n’ dirty on event-day. Your main duties will be greeting our MUDnificent Heroes, checking them in and handing out their sweet swag items.

For more information, contact Rebecca Smillie, 780-6434460, or by email at rebecca.smillie@albertacancer.ca.

The Canadian Cancer Society has partnered up with Spartan Race Canada as a charity partner in 2016. To volunteer contact Kathleen Kruper, 403-437-8402, or by email at volunteer@cancer.ab.ca.

Red Deer Public Library- A free tutoring program, Reading Pals is for elementary school children (grades 1-5), including ESL learners, who are experiencing reading and/or writing difficulties. To volunteer contact Lucinda Sheardown, 403-309-3488, or by email at readingpals@rdpl.org.

Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter- We are currently looking for a photographer to volunteer their

time and services to help us capture and promote our events within the community. For more information, contact Carol Burke, 403-598-5503, or by email at carol. burke@cawes.com.

The Red Deer Action Group Society has been serving the citizens of Red Deer with their special transportation needs since 1977. Join us as a board member. For more information, contact Jean Stinson, 403-343-1198, or by email at rdag@telus.net.

Central Alberta Refugee Effort is looking for a wide variety of volunteers including Public Awareness Volunteers, volunteers in their Connecting Newcomers Program, Immigrant Youth Program (IYP) Volunteers, volunteers for their Alberta Global Talent Mentorship Program, and General Volunteers. For more information, contact Karen Hackenbrook, 403-346-8818 Ext. 248, or by email at volunteer@care2centre.ca.

Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region will be helping out at this year’s Westerner Day’s Kid’s Corral! Volunteer and help support this valuable organization. For more information, contact Alyson Frost, 403-309-6080, or by email at alyson.frost@habitatreddeer.ca.

Bethany Care Society- Help as a pastoral volunteer with our hymn sing each Tuesday afternoon at 2pm, or with Chapel each Friday at 2 pm is needed. We are also in need for some volunteers to help take our young adults over to RDC(we are on the campus so just a short walk) for coffee club at Tim Hortons every Tuesday at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Ann Van Hemmen, 403-3573702, or by email at ann.vanhemmen@bethanyseniors. com.

Central Alberta Brain Injury Society is seeking volunteer board members who have an interest in joining our organization. For more information, contact Lorraine Irwin, 403-341-3463, cabis@telus.net Fuel the passion. Leave an impact! By becoming a mentor with Futurpreneur Canada, you can use your breadth of knowledge and experience to help a young entrepreneur (18-39) get their start-up business off the ground. For more information, contact Rob Price at 403-265-2923 or email rprice@futurpreneur.ca or Chris Anstey at 403-265-3288 or email canstey@futurpreneur.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 email mkercher@casasc.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT Steve Arsenault gearing up for new music release

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS After a short time away from performing and recording, local singer/songwriter Steve Arsenault is pumped about showcasing some brand new tunes and hitting the stage again.

The immensely talented Arsenault, who was born and raised in South Rustico, PEI, has had a passion for music from his early days.

“I was pretty much influenced by my oldest brother and my dad. Dad was a fiddle player but he never liked playing in front of people,” recalls Arsenault with a smile.

“You’d hear him in his bedroom practicing - going over and over a song.

“Then my oldest brother was always into music - he never played an instrument but he loved to sing. And he was a great, great country singer.”

It also wasn’t long before Arsenault began to write his own songs. Winning many singing contests and playing with a band led him to further his career by moving to Alberta in 1999.

In 2001 he won The Q91 Search For The Stars talent search where he got the chance to go to Nashville to record an original song with the late Gary Buck.

He also auditioned for Nashville Star 2004, making it to regional finals in Austin, Texas.

The experience inspired Arsenault to keep chasing his dream. Since then he has opened for such artists like Duane Steele, Johnny Reid, Trooper, Nazareth, Julian Austin, Billy Klippert and 54-40.

He grew up also listening to country music and rock and first picked up his sister’s abandoned guitar when he was 17. He had already been singing over the years, and once his guitar playing skills starting flourishing, his gifts as a powerful singer surfaced all the more as well.

Over the years, there’s also been a number of highlights including landing the role of lead guitarist for country star George Canyon.

The stint, which lasted about eight months, was a fantastic opportunity to connect with audiences across the country, play with some pretty big names in the biz and meet a range of influential industry insiders.

They had a couple of gigs in Los Angeles and even flew to Switzerland for a show.

But ultimately, the married father of two wanted to follow his own path when it comes to creating music, writing and performing.

He was part of a band called Freetown for awhile, but the guys ultimately went their separate ways.

“We started writing songs and we started recording, and pretty much got them done.”

But unfortunately, the experience didn’t extend much beyond that.

After that, Arsenault, feeling a bit discouraged, decided to take something of a break.

“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with life, with work or with music,” he explains. So he delved into landscaping on a full-time basis in a leadership role.

“I took the year off (from music) which was good - I needed that break. I needed to figure things out. And it was also good because it gave me a new outlook on what I really want to do.”

A passion for music, performing and writing proved simply unstoppable. A creative fire was lit once again, and Arsenault hasn’t looked back.

He’s found a great balance - landscaping work, music and being a busy dad and husband are indeed plenty to keep his days full. And to that end, he’s been collaborating with some other first-rate musicians such as the aforementioned country singer Steele who also calls Red Deer home.

“I’ve been writing with Duane quite a bit. And before you knew it, we had three or four really good songs written,” he said, adding another tune was penned with Steele and fellow Canadian country singer Jamie Warren.

“Between co-writing with Duane and Jamie and another guy from Calgary - Jake Mathews - it just really got me excited.”

From there, it was time to get some tracks laid down. Arsenault got in touch with Calgary-based producer Justin Kudding who agreed to come onboard. The guys ultimately recorded a couple of tracks and Arsenault couldn’t be happier with the results. One of those cuts will be released shortly.

“I’m planning on releasing a single, probably around the end of July or into August,” he said of the tune, Heart and Soul, which Arsenault describes as an uptempo love song.

Ultimately, collaborating brings all kinds of unique creative opportunities, he added.

“That’s why I like co-writing because others can bring out an idea that you would never have thought of. It’s so cool to have someone else’s ears on it.”

Meanwhile, he’s looking forward to getting the new music out there and stirring things up once again. He’s got a slate of gigs set

READY TO GO - Local singer/songwriter Steve Arsenault is looking forward to introducing audiences to some brand new music in the weeks ahead. photo submitted for Calgary’s Wild Horse Saloon during the Stampede as well.

As mentioned earlier, Arsenault moved out west with his sights set on music. He had meant to settle in Calgary but decided to call Red Deer home instead. It wasn’t long before local music fans began to take note of his extraordinary natural talent. “I got tied in with a band pretty quick.”

For Arsenault, there’s really no other path he can even imagine being on in terms of a career.

But now that he’s a dad, family time is of course at the top of the priority list.

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I am, but my family is who I am, too.” He also credits his wife Selena and family with providing him with such solid support over the years in pursuing his dreams.

As for his creative vision, he knows all the more who he is and where he wants to go.

These days, he describes his style as kind of getting a bit more traditional and rootsy, and tapping into that 90s country sound a bit as well. Trends come and go, but Arsenault has a self-assurance that bodes well for making music with plenty of heart and authenticity.

“I’m also going to make the music that I love to make.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Annual CentreFest set for later this month

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ANNUAL EVENT - Pictured here is a scene from last year’s CentreFest. This year’s festival runs July 30th-31st in the downtown core.

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When the sun’s out, the music is booming, and the crowd is cheering it can only mean one thing.

CentreFest is back.

Performers are getting their outfits, juggling knives and trampolines ready to entertain the masses yet again as CentreFest returns for its 14th consecutive year to Red Deer on July 30th-31st.

Festival Director Janice Shimek has been running the festival for the past three years overseeing several responsibilities such as finding the funding, sponsorship, working with vendors, marketing and taking on various other roles.

“Each year we try to bring in people from all around the world,” she said. “So we not only have a percentage of national and provincial, but international talent as well.”

CentreFest began in 2002 and has since evolved into the largest street performer festival in Central Alberta.

Each year the festival draws in over 25,000 peo-

ple from all around Alberta, organizers say.

The festival is fun for all ages with entertainment all around.

“Everybody has their own little, unique flavour to what it is that they do and it’s special,” Shimek said.

“The kids enjoy it, laugh and usually join in.”

CentreFest will also be host to Circus World which will be presented by Axiom Architecture which gives kids an opportunity to be a part of the big-top and learn various circus skills.

“They can learn to juggle a bit, walk the tight rope, spinning plates,” said Shimek. “There’s a lot of things that they do and they’re led by professionals that know how to do all these things.”

Music World, hosted by 100.7 Cruz FM, will also be at the festival so patrons can listen to local talent and big hits while they enjoy other activities.

“Music World is about finding all those fantastic local musicians,” said Shimek. “We have a line-up starting Saturday morning to Sunday night.

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the music with their food.”

The festival plans on hosting events all day and will be featuring several globally recognized international talents.

Bill Ferguson, the ‘Master of Crowd Control’, hails from the UK. With a simple challenge of juggling any three things of the audience’s choice, Ferguson promises to entertain the crowd with a little surprise, should he succeed in juggling the three items. But if he fails to perform the trick, it’s pie-to-the-face-time, officials say.

Cirque No Problem joins the festival from Israel.

Winners of the World Street Performer Championship 2014, the acrobatics show brings traditional 20’s travelling circus companies and modern circuses together for a show that promises a grand display of their performing prowess.

ZAP Circus comes through from down under Australia. The award winning Rusty and Tarabelle put on a ‘circus extravaganza’ for spectators with their flaming-hot juggling and hoop spinning.

Flip from Canada’s own Quebec makes their way to CentreFest as well. Kids will flip out when they see the three person acrobatic/ trampoline comedy show.

The show will keep audience members laughing and astounded.

The Puppet Guy comes in from Newark, New Jersey.

Though the name sounds simple, his puppeteering skills are beyond compare as Lee Zimmerman, the hand behind the marionette, astounds crowds with his rock and roll puppet show. The world recognized talent that is Zimmerman’s The Puppet Guy has not only been going strong for 30 years, but has also appeared on the Drew Carey Show and worked with Quentin Tarantino.

JuggleMania joins in from Portland, Oregon.

The show stars Rhys Thomas, the man who tosses knives in the air like they’re coins and he will keep the crowds smiling with his witty banter, balance and juggling.

Thomas has had thousands of shows all across the world and has even had his act take up residence in the Smithsonian Institution.

In addition to the performances, food and activities, the festival plans on having Raffle-O-Rama.

For $10 patrons can buy a raffle ticket and winners will be drawn on Nov. 1st.

The first place prize, worth over $4,279.94, the Grande Yard Package, is a lawn care package which includes a Novamen garden shed, A Poulan snowblower, a Honda lawnmower, one Sthil chainsaw, one gas-powered weed eater, a Blue Grass Farm & Nursery gift card and a pressure washer.

The second prize of the

raffle is a $500 gold bracelet from Parkland Mall.

All the raffle prizes were donated from the festival’s sponsors.

CentreFest will be held on July 30th and 31st on Ross St. between Little Gaetz Ave. and 48 St. “I think what drives me every year is the joy of the people,” said Shimek. “You know, it’s a lot of hard work.

“I might feel really tired and have no energy by the time the festival arrives but then we start Friday with the kick-off and by Saturday morning when people start to arrive, the whole atmosphere completely changes my attitude and brings me up.

“I feel refreshed and re-energized and just happy to be a part of the experience.”

Shimek has been involved with CentreFest for a number of years but this will be the third year she’ll be the festival director.

There will be a ‘sneak peek’ event held on July 29th at noon at City Hall Park with some of the entertainers and a barbecue.

Shimek said the festival is always looking for more sponsors, partners and volunteers and all are welcome to join.

“This is such a wonderful community event,” said Shimek. “Red Deer has such few festivals that we really need to ensure that this festival continues to grow and flourish.” student@reddeerexpress.com

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SUMMER STROLL - From left, Anastasia Landry walked her dog, Buddy, through City Hall Park in Red Deer while Jason Plishka and Kristen Landry followed.

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Powering up with a daily power nap The upsides and downsides when it comes to napping.

Of course babies, toddlers and the elderly need frequent naps to get through the day. But what about adults?

Who has time for a nap, anyway?

While some cultures around the world view naps as an acceptable break in the day, others regard people who nap as lazy and unambitious.

So what’s the truth about naps?

Do they help you power through a long day or slow you down and prevent sound night sleep?

The next time you have a few extra minutes on your hands, your eyes feel heavy and you’re wondering if you should take a nap, the following information may help you make your decision.

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WHEELER you up several times, or you just couldn’t sleep. It’s no wonder when the afternoon rolls around you feeling groggy, irritable and can’t concentrate. While a nap won’t make up for lost nighttime sleep, it can help you get through the day. Short naps have been shown to make you more alert, reduce accidents, improve performance and put you in a better mood.

They’re a simple way to relax and relieve tension when the day gets stressful. Similar to quiet time for an over-stimulated child, naps are like an adult time out.

Sound appealing? Naps can be beneficial when they’re the right length and at the right time of day.

Naps that are too long, however, may hinder you from falling asleep at bedtime or cause sleep inertia.

This means you slept long enough to fall into a deep sleep and wake still feeling sleepy, groggy and disoriented.

You’ll snap out of it within a half hour but sometimes you don’t have time to wait. Sleep deprived people experience the most grogginess after waking from a nap. If you already have trouble sleeping soundly through the night, it’s probably not a good idea to nap.

Naps can be a regular, habitual part of your day whether you feel sleepy or not, an emergency pick me up when you’re drowsy and need to accomplish something,

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or a planned time out when you know you have a long drive or a late night ahead.

The best time of day to nap is early afternoon, usually somewhere between 2 and 3 p.m. At this time of the day, you’ve recently had lunch, your blood sugar starts to fall and your energy begins to wane. Many people naturally feel sleepy at this time of day, possibly because their body clocks are programmed to sleep about seven hours after waking up. For most people, a brief nap at this time shouldn’t hinder you from falling asleep later that night.

To make it happen, find a comfortable and quiet place to rest.

A darker environment is better, but you can wear a facemask if the room is too bright.

Keep your naps between 10 and 30 minutes. You may need to set

an alarm to avoid sleeping longer or there’s a good chance you’ll wake feeling groggy.

Like the idea of naps but not sure they’re right for you? Try them out and see what time of day and length of nap work best for you.

Also, it’s a good idea to talk with your physician if you’re experiencing more daytime sleepiness than usual. Excessive sleepiness can be an indication of diabetes, depression, Parkinson’s disease, or a sleep disorder like apnea, narcolepsy, or restless leg syndrome.

Enjoy a regular afternoon nap?

You’re not alone. Napoleon Bonaparte, Leonardo da Vinci, Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, and John F. Kennedy were all nappers.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016

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Central Alberta Stroke Survivors fundraiser coming up

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS The eighth annual Central Alberta Stroke Survivors’ ‘Walk, Talk & Roll’ event is set to run July 19th at the CrossRoads Church.

The walk, which begins at noon, is 1km and will be followed by a barbecue and entertainment. The event was originally launched by a group of stroke survivors to help raise public awareness of stroke and to also to raise funds to support research and stroke prevention treatments. Those needing wheelchairs can of course also take part.

Stroke is also the third leading cause of death in Canada.

Each year, over 13,000 Canadians die from stroke.

Meanwhile, about 120 people took part last year, and that included both stroke survivors plus their friends and families, said Karen Jackman, Red Deer area manager for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Funds raised go to the Foundation, supporting ongoing research and programs that help those who have suffered a stroke.

Raising awareness is also a main goal of the event as well.

“We try and do as much as we can especially for the local patients in the Central Alberta area using the new technologies in the hospital,” she said. “Patients in Alberta are getting the best care possible.”

According to the Foundation’s web site, arteries carry blood, rich in oxygen and nutrients, to the organs and veins carry waste products away from the organs.

Cerebral arteries are the arteries of the brain and normal brain function needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients.

When a stroke happens, the blood flow is disrupted. Some brain cells do not get the oxygen and nutrients they need. When the cells die, that area of the brain cannot function as it did before.

Also according to the Foundation, there are four key signs of a stroke which follow the acronym FACE. (Face - is it drooping?

Arms - can you raise both? Speech - is it slurred or jumbled? Time - call 9-1-1 right away).

Jackman also pointed out that strokes are increasingly being seen in younger populations.

“People tend to think that a stroke is an

older person’s disease. The majority of individuals that do have a stroke are within that 75-plus bracket, however we are seeing a much larger increase of younger people having strokes,” she said.

“Another misconception is that strokes are (mainly) a man’s disease, much like heart disease has been seen to be. But that’s just not the case anymore. There’s been a significant rise in the percentage of women having strokes,” she said, adding that more and more people are having earlier onsets of high blood pressure which is one of the leading risk factors for stroke.

Another concern is that the Foundation 2016 Stroke Report reveals an increasingly powerful relationship between stroke and dementia due in part to covert strokes Canadians don’t realize are happening.

According to a release, covert strokes occur five times more often than obvious strokes, and both are happening at a younger age, opening the door to more and earlier dementia, and sounding the alarm for an increased focus on prevention.

“About three per cent of Canadians in their 40s have evidence of a covert stroke. They

can experience small strokes and they do not even realize it, and then it is too late as the damage is not reversible,” says Dr. Eric Smith, stroke neurologist, Calgary Stroke Program and Heart and Stroke Foundation spokesperson.

As to the coming event, Jackman said it’s a relaxed event and a celebration of life for patients and their families just to come together and be with others who understand what they are going through.

“Really, it’s great to get them together and to encourage them to keep going because the recovery is a huge part for what we are trying to promote for them as well.

“We have fantastic resources in Central Alberta for individuals in recovery - a fantastic rehabilitation unit at the hospital,” said Jackman, adding she’s grateful also to all of the community support and sponsorship that has come in for the event.

To participate, pick up donation envelopes at the local Heart and Stroke Foundation office or call Hugh McKenna at 403-343-4894 for more information. The office is located at 202 - 5913 - 50 Ave. Call 587-951-7104. editor@reddeerexpress.com

Which underwear is the healthiest for you?

Years ago in my medical office I was convinced that tight jeans and panties were causing repeated pelvic infections in women. So, in jest, I wrote a column about it suggesting that Yves St Laurent should design better jeans and panties. Then I forget about the article until my wife asked with astonishment, ‘Who sent these panties?’

One day a package had arrived at my office and I tossed it into my briefcase.

Later that evening while enjoying a pre-dinner drink with my wife, I opened it. To my surprise, I pulled out a pair of pink panties. They were sent by a reader who had a design solution. It was not the ideal way to start

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For instance, a survey conducted by the European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology indicates that it’s important to consider the fabric when purchasing underwear.

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What about the popular thong?

Some women in the study reported that thongs were associated with an increase in both yeast and urinary infections due to irritation of the pelvic and genital areas.

So is there science about men’s underwear? For instance, should men buy boxers or briefs? For years there’s been a suspicion that tight briefs might have an abnormal effect on male fertility. In effect, could the heat generated by tight briefs affect sperm production in the testicles?

In 2012 the journal, Fertility and Sterility, reported cause for concern.

It reported men who wore tight briefs for 15 hours a day for 120 days showed a temporary decrease in

sperm count, motility and viability. In another journal, Reproductive Biology, briefs were also associated with lower sperm quality.

The next question is how often should both sexes change their underwear? A study in Iran published by The World Health Organization suggested that more frequent changing resulted in decreased urinary infections in pregnant women. But a Turkish report in Gynecology and Obstetrics said that changing undies had no effect on yeast infections.

Antibacterial undies are also available that contain small particles of silver or chemicals. But these are not recommended as they cause bacterial resistance or have other adverse effects.

So what‘s the bottom line?

It appears that changing undies daily or even more

often is recommended, particularly if you are engaged in strenuous activities that work up a sweat.

Over the years I saw too many yeast infections in women wearing tight undies to deny that a little aeration in the genital area is prudent.

One study concludes with the question, “Do you need to wear underwear at all?”

This would certainly go against my Mother’s advice, “You always have to have clean underwear in case you are involved in an accident!”

I think two points stand out.

Women who are getting recurrent yeast infections should make sure they wear breezy undies. And men who marry late or have a decreased sperm count should wear boxer shorts or none at all.

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SPORTS Wandler excited to take the reigns at RDC

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS The Red Deer College Queens volleyball program will have a new leader this fall, as former Assistant Coach Chris Wandler took over as the new head coach of the team earlier this week.

Wandler, who was most recently the Head Coach of the Olds College Broncos women’s volleyball team of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC), will be serving as the skipper of the team while longtime Head Coach Talbot Walton is on medical leave.

“It’s quite exciting. I’ve lived in the community now for about 16 years and I was the assistant coach with Talbot for about nine. I moved on for a few years to try my own head coaching in the ACAC. It’s nice to come home,” said Wandler, who is also a teacher at Notre Dame High School in Red Deer.

A Red Deer resident, the former Red Deer Coach of the Year award winner is no stranger to success on the court, whether it be at the college, provincial or national level.

“There are few people that I’d trust with the RDC Queens.

Chris’ history of excellence in Central Alberta volleyball will undoubtedly keep the Queens among the premier programs in the CCAA,” said Walton, who will remain at RDC to continue teaching while on medical leave from coaching.

Wandler has been the head coach of the women’s volleyball team at Olds College since it rejoined the ACAC in 2011 after an extended leave of absence.

“From the very start it was a challenge because they hadn’t had a team in the ACAC since 1991-92, I do believe, when they pulled out because of financial reasons. So I built it from scratch. They hired me a year before the team came into the league and gave me a year to recruit 14 young women to go to Olds. It was quite the challenge

FAMILIAR FACE - New Red Deer College Queens’ Volleyball Coach Chris Wandler took some time to pose for a photo in one of the gyms at RDC. Wandler, a former Queens’ assistant coach, will be taking over for Talbot Walton, who was forced to step back from the role due to health concerns.

Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express but it was an enjoyable one and it was great to see the program grow to where it is now,” he said of his experience with the team.

Under Wandler’s leadership, the fledgling volleyball program grew into a contender, even

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Wandler said although the Queens have a lot of history of success under Walton, he’s not worried about taking the reigns, partly because he was a part of that culture of success for nine years as an assistant coach of the team.

“I’m imagining that if you were to go to a program that you’re unfamiliar with it would take a while to get used to everybody around you and how it works and the different coaches around you. But being in Red Deer and having a bunch of resources from around that athletic staff — like Aaron Schula, Keith Hanson and Talbot will still be around — it’s pretty comfortable. It’ll be a pretty easy transition,” he said, adding he is excited to return to the community where he got his start.

“It’s always nice to come back into your community and, I guess, in some sorts give back and have that attachment back within your community. So it’s a good feeling.”

With the 2016 volleyball season fast approaching, Wandler said he expects the team to be competitive next season as they look to improve on last year’s fifth place finish.

“Right from the very start, there’s nine returning players from last year’s team and a good recruitment of athletes coming in, so I would imagine we’re going to be starting right where Talbot’s team left off. That’s to challenge for a championship and to grow a program where kids can have a feeling of success. I think that’s kind of where the bar is and where Talbot has led it over the past two, three, four years.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016

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Rebels name Lamoureux as new assistant coach

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS

and General Manager Brent Sutter of Lamoureux.

“I just like how he communicates. He’s There will be a new yet familiar face a very energetic guy and a very team-oribehind the bench for the Red Deer Rebels ented type guy and he’ll be a good comthis season, as former Rebel player Pierre- municator with the players.”

Paul Lamoureux will Lamoureux said he come on board as an asis looking forward to sistant coach. working alongside his “I’m excited. Red Deer former coach and to FOR ME, NO MATTER is the place that I spent working with the curWHERE YOU’RE AT, THE three years at growing rent generation of ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO up as a young man. I’ve Rebels players. got a lot of family up “Since my time beHANG A BANNER. BUT in the Red Deer area yond Red Deer, I’ve ONE OF THE THINGS THAT as well, so it’s good to been able to gain a lot I’M REALLY PASSIONATE be coming home,” said of valuable experience, Lamoureux, who played ABOUT IS THE PLAYER coaching at the NCAA for the Rebels from 2004 level and working at DEVELOPMENT SIDE to 2007 before moving the NHL level as a AND BUILDING on to play and coach at scout. I’m excited that RELATIONSHIPS WITH the university level.

I’m able to bring back a Lamoureux will take lot of what I’ve learned THE PLAYERS AND over for former Assistant away from Red Deer TRYING TO HELP Coach Steve O’Rourke, and work with Brent THEM ADVANCE THEIR who decided not to reon a daily basis to try CAREERS, WHATEVER turn to the team this to prepare our team to season due to family win as many games as LEVEL THEY’RE STRIVING reasons. we can and to help our TO GET TO.” “I just think that Pierre players develop and is going to be a perfect advance,” Lamoureux fit for our coaching staff.

PIERRE-PAUL said.

He’s young, he’s closer in The Grand Forks, LAMOUREUX age to our players than North Dakota native myself or (Associate will bring a wealth of Coach) Jeff (Truit). He’s experience of working worked in a really, really good program in with young hockey players to the Rebels North Dakota in the NCAA First Division bench. and he knows our culture here because After moving on from Red Deer after he played here,” said Rebels’ Head Coach the 2006-2007 season, Lamoureux played

PIERRE-PAUL LAMOUREUX a season in the United States Hockey League and a season playing CIS hockey for the University of Manitoba.

Lamoureux then moved back to North Dakota in order to further pursue his education and to work as a student assistant coach and graduate assistant coach for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux of the NCAA. It was during that time that he was able to work under then-UND Head Coach Dave Haxstol, now the coach of the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL. Alongside his NCAA duties, he also worked as an amateur scout for the Calgary Flames of the NHL, mostly scouting college free agents and high school and USHL. “I was lucky to get myself into a position where I could work with UND and Calgary at the same time. I’m fortunate for that because I got a lot of experience from the hockey operations side and the NHL side, along with some experience at the University of North Dakota.

Lamoureux said he believes his experience working with younger hockey players will help him transition into the new role with his former hockey team.

“UND and Red Deer, they parallel each other in a lot of ways. There is a lot of history, a lot of culture and a lot of tradition with the Red Deer Rebels. With that comes a lot of responsibility in terms of your day-to-day approach,” he said, adding for him the passion lies in building relationships with the players.

“It takes a lot of work but it also takes a special group to come together and try to achieve your ultimate goal as a team.

For me, no matter where you’re at, the ultimate goal is to hang a banner. But one of the things that I’m really passionate about is the player development side and building relationships with the players and trying to help them advance their careers, whatever level they’re striving to get to.” zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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HOMES & LIVING

COLOUR - Potted plants on a kitchen countertop in a True-Line Homes show home in Aspen Lakes in Blackfalds add a splash of colour to a very clean design.

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Focusing on home renovations you can do now It is early a.m. and I am on the bright edge of not getting enough sleep - again.

Whether it is the heat or my over active brain which won’t shut off, my sleep patterns are off and finding rest these past few days has been difficult. Some nights the ideas come fast and furious and I lay awake in frustration at all that I want to accomplish but never seem to have the time.

I am perplexed at the resistance to change when it comes to changing our home space.

I can’t tell you the number of times I am out in the world and I overhear a conversation about renovating, building or buying and selling.

Perhaps I am tuned to these conversations but it seems that people are always talking about their homes. From time to time someone will catch me eavesdropping and say, ‘Are you the lady from the paper?’

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Change is difficult and uncomfortable and many of us will only change when absolutely necessary. How many of you have started sprucing up your home only after deciding to sell?

I know I have done this many times and have stood back and wondered why I didn’t do this sooner so I could have enjoyed the transformation. I have worked with clients for YEARS who are always in the planning process and who never seem to make a decision to make a move or start a renovation.

It makes me wonder if they lay awake at

night like I do rolling over scenarios and possibilities and I worry for them if they have been in this distracted and confused state for several years. Sleep deprivation is not a good thing!

Go to the end of the prospected project and try to visualize the outcome. Write down pros and cons regarding your plan and see if the end result will be beneficial and will fulfill your expectations. Too often we get mired in the details which may not even be a possibility.

One client was worried about a potential bathroom renovation in her home which she planned to sell in 10 years!

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I have moved 22 times in my life and have not left one home without my personal touch. Some people tell me I have an addiction to real estate and I believe this to be true. I won’t spend too many nights in sleepless indecision but one or two may grab and take hold of my imagination.

I hope that if you are contemplating a move or a renovation or building project that you can go boldly into your decision and not lose too much sleep in the process.

If you need advice or comfort or even a distraction I am always available to lend an ear and some advice over coffee.

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How your credit score is determined We all know that we have a credit score which can seem to be determined by powerful and nameless beings behind the scenes much like the Great Oz himself but thankfully that is not at all the case.

Pam

PIKKERT Your credit score is based on a set of five criteria which are weighted differently and this score is based solely on you and the way you manage your bills.

This week we will look at these and a few other interesting tidbits about credit which may just help you increase your score.

There are two credit agencies in Canada: Transunion and Equifax.

Mortgage lenders, credit cards companies, cell phone providers, banks, credit unions and so on rely on the information they are given about you for future lending.

In return, they provide a monthly report about you to these companies so that your score will be based on your proven track record of payments.

Both companies receive a fee for each credit bureau which is pulled which makes them a for profit business. That just means that they will be doing their best to ensure the information is as accurate as possible so that the banks do not decide to use their competitor instead.

There are actually a number of credit scores reported on the credit bureau to give a potential lender as complete a picture as possible about you.

Credit scores range between 0 and 900. The higher your score the better off you are and the better the terms you will likely be offered on loans. They are made up of the following five criteria: 1. Payment history 35% - do you pay your bills on time?

2. Utilization 30% - how close to the limit are you on your available credit?

3. History 15% - how long has each account been active?

4. New credit 10% - how many inquiries have you had? Are you applying for a pile of new credit? This can be an indication of needing additional funds to pay off the ones your already have.

5. Credit mix 10% - do you have a revolving credit type like a credit card or just instalment loans?

A few things that are import-

ant to remember are that lenders each have their own adjudication rules and some will offer a loan at a much higher rate to mitigate the risks of a blemished history.

There has also been a change to the reporting system within the last few weeks so that Canadians who have only a cell phone and a mortgage will now have a credit score where before they would have been reported as a reject beacon.

They have also changed things so that if you have thin credit with only one thing reporting you will be given a lower score.

On the other side, if your credit picture is overall very strong then you will be given a higher score even if there was a missed payment or two some ways back.

They will now acknowledge that this was the exception to an otherwise very strong profile.

The magic number as far as mortgage lending goes is two.

They like to see that you have two types of credit reporting for at least two years.

This is the one thing we wish all people knew and that this one fact was taught in high schools everywhere. I know that your grandmother has told you that credit is bad but this isn’t true, it’s the mismanagement of credit which is bad and if you do

not have an established credit history when you apply for a mortgage you will not be offered best rates.

Get yourself two types of credit reporting. Heads up, a supplementary credit card on your spouse’s account may not report on your behalf to the credit agencies. Make sure that yours is.

Final thought for today, pull your own credit every six months. Make sure things are reporting accurately and protest loudly to the companies if they have made a mistake.

You can also file a complaint with Equifax or Transunion so that any discrepancy has a note on it at least while you are getting it cleared up. You can get your report online with your credit score for a cost of about $23.95 or you can get a free report without the score by mail.

Visit the site of either for information on how to do so. That’s all for today.

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

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Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, July 21 in Lethbridge. 130.65+/- title acres, gravel reserves in excess of 2.4 million m3.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. Tractors, tools, autos, trailer, granaries, antiques. North of Irma, Alberta. Scribner Auction, 780-842-5666. Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet.com.

Clothing

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Chartered Professional Accountant Drew Lee-Hai, Chartered Professional Accountants/Business Advisors of Salmon Arm, BC, is seeking a Chartered Professional Accountant with 3-5 years of posteducation experience in public practice.

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Parkland CLASS is a non-profit organization with 700 employees serving people with disabilities in Central Alberta and the NWT. Parkland CLASS provides a specialized Supported Home Placement program that delivers services to children who live in Proprietorships (Foster Care Homes).

SHP Aides provide goal orientated support to children with special needs.

Experience with youth with developmental disabilities, FASD, and responding to behaviours of concern would be ideal. Knowledge of Aboriginal Culture and some related post-secondary education would be an asset. This position is male required due to companionship and role modeling for a 10-year-old boy. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license (GDL ok) and transportation are required.

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County of Stettler Housing Authority - Heart Haven Seniors Lodge We are a not-for-profit organization which provides affordable housing for seniors and families in Stettler area. We are seeking a manager for our 70-unit Heart Haven Lodge. This manager will also oversee the Human Resources function for 3 lodges which includes 100+ staff in a unionized environment.

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RED DEER EXPRESS 31

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