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CELEBRATION: Annual Westerner

TABLED: City council again discusses

Days kicks off in Red Deer today and runs through until Sunday – PG 4

fate of medical marijuana facility but tables it for up to six weeks – PG 5

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Local program works on a global scale ‘Days for Girls’ Red Deer chapter receives support from visiting Girl Guides

TEAMWORK - Shelley deBoon and Darlene Grasdal, co-directors of the Red Deer chapter of Days for Girls, were joined by visiting Girl Guides during a session recently to make kits for distribution. The kits contain personal hygenic items for women in developing countries.

Cyril Brabant/Red Deer Express easy access to hygienic feminine products. “We could send over boxes of pads, but what are they going to do with them? They often don’t have a garbage (pick-up) system.

So this is perfect because it’s washable and it’s reusable,� she said, adding with Days for Girls, there is an entire educational component to the program as well. “We make a connection with the countries we are going to; we make a connection with the schools,� said Grasdal.

Education on reproductive and sexual health can also be provided along with giving out the kits, for example. “We’re explaining how to use them, but we are also talking about how there is no curse about having your period. It’s normal, and if we didn’t have than we wouldn’t be here! So it’s good to have some of those discussions, too.�

Sadly, a stigma and a sense of negativity still exists in some countries when it comes to a woman’s cycle.

deBoon said it’s a taboo topic in many regions across the developing world. “Some mothers won’t tell their daughters,� she said, adding she knows of a team member who visited the Dominican Republic on a mission with Days for Girls to distribute the kits and provide some supplemental education as well. “When one of the mothers found out, she pulled her daughter out of school,� said deBoon. “So in a lot of places, it’s rarely discussed. And in a lot of places it’s just totally taboo. Some countries, when you have your period, you have to leave the village.�

Meanwhile, on her trip to Guatemala last year, Grasdal and her team took 675 kits with them. “We went and distributed those kits, and took some postpartum kits as well for women.

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The Guides had selected Days for Girls as a service project during their time here in Central Alberta, said Darlene Grasdal, co-director of the Days for Girls Red Deer chapter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They approached us about a year ago, saying they were going to be at Sylvan Lake for the jamboree, and that they wanted to make Days for Girls their service project.â&#x20AC;?

Having been established in 2008, Days for Girls International is a grassroots non-profit organization.

Today, they are working in more than 70 countries, said Grasdal.

The vision? â&#x20AC;&#x153;(To help provide) every girl and woman in the world with ready feasible access to quality sustainable hygiene and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health education by 2022.â&#x20AC;?

Working with Days for Girls provides plenty of fulfillment for local residents involved with the organization, said Grasdal, who was part of a mission to Guatemala last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The name comes from the idea of giving days back to the girls,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For every period they have, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to five days each month that they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything. In a lot of countries, they are staying at home just waiting for their period to be over so they can carry on with life. So they miss school and some of them are missing work if they are working to help contribute to the family,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So these (products) really give them â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;days backâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;?

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which contain sewn items that are reusable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea is that they can also take extras with them to school, or to wherever they are headed for the day so as they need them they can change them,â&#x20AC;? she explained. They are also given nicely-crafted bags to put their kits in, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They love them, because some of them donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have a school bag. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re giving them something they can take with them and not just on their period days - they can use these bags all of the time.â&#x20AC;?

Other kit items include pairs of underwear, face clothes, soap and instructions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Red Deer chapter started with my co-director Shelley deBoon, who went on a missions trip and was helping at a girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school teaching them to sew,â&#x20AC;? said Grasdal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She met up with someone who had been involved with Days for Girls. Shelley really had a passion for it, and was asking how she could get involved.â&#x20AC;?

Ultimately, she teamed up with Grasdal and they decided to form the Red Deer chapter.

Locally, the chapter has between 40 and 50 volunteers who may come out on a regular basis to the sewing and assembly days.

Since forming in 2013, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve supplied kits to many countries including Kenya, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ghana, the Philippines and Ethiopia.

Typically, it costs about $10 to make and provide whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessary for a kit, but Grasdal pointed out that fabric and other supplies are often donated as well. Red Deer Sewing Center, for example, provided nine sewing machines for their use during the week working with the Girl Guides.

Ultimately, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually not a huge issue in the western world but in developing nations, the topic of menstruation can be a huge challenge in terms of self-care and managing without

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ing their families or buying feminine hygiene product, they are going to buy the food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So they were pretty happy to see us and to see this, and to see that their girls were hearing about it as well.â&#x20AC;?

For Grasdal, the trip was personally fulfilling as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so excited to go and actually and see how excited they were. Everyone on our team they would just hug us and they were so thankful.â&#x20AC;?

For more information, visit www.DaysforGirls.org, email reddeer@daysforgirls.org or find them on facebook at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Days for Girls Red Deer Alberta Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Grasdal also said the organization is always on the look out for donations including fabric, thread, ziploc bags (large freezer size), girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; underpants and bar soap. Financial donations and donations in kind will also receive a tax deductible receipt.

As deBoon said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;People love to help, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something you can get the community involved in.â&#x20AC;? editor@reddeerexpress.com

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

Westerner Days fun kicks off today with downtown parade

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS It’s that time of year again when local residents flock to Westerner Park for the annual Westerner Days Fair and Exposition, which is marking 125 years this summer.

Things got underway with the popular parade Wednesday morning, and the fair itself runs through Sunday.

“We’re really excited as it is our 125th anniversary, so it’s a big celebration for us but it’s also a big celebration for the community as well,” said Meghan Gustum, Westerner Park’s marketing manager.

“We’ve got a lot of exciting increases to our entertainment throughout the grounds,” she said. “One of the things people will notice is that every night Wednesday through Saturday - we’ve got fireworks,” she said. “So not just one night this year - we’ve got four nights of fireworks to celebrate our 125th anniversary.

Other highlights including Sunnybrook Farms marking 125 years of agriculture equipment on display.

“The Canadian Armed Forces will have a display onsite as well. We also have eight concerts on the (ENMAX Centrium) mainstage this year that will all be free,” she added. “Each night, two artists will be featured.

“We’ve also got the Heart of the West Trick Riders that will be opening up for the pony chuckwagon races every night,” she said. “Really, there will just be lots of little gems throughout the run of Westerner Days.”

Since 1891, Westerner Park has been a celebration of everything it means to be

‘Central Alberta’, officials say.

“This year’s Westerner Days campaign is about embracing your inner westerner,” said Gustum. “It’s about having the community come together and for that week really enjoying Westerner Days and to celebrate what it is to be a westerner.”

As to those aforementioned performers in the Centrium, they include the Washboard Union and Chad Brownlee performing this evening (Wednesday) followed by DJ Spinderella and Salt n Pepa on July 21st; The Stampeders and Prism on July 22nd and USS and Moist are rounding things out on July 23rd.

All concerts start at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. As mentioned, they are also free of charge with gate admission.

Another highlight is the Morning of Faith service on Sunday morning.

“Introduced last year, we gave the community one more reason to come together - Morning of Faith. On Sunday, we’ll be offering our non-denominational service before the grounds open to the general public,” said Gustum.

“We will open the grounds at 10 a.m. at no charge to anyone wishing to attend the 11 a.m. service,” she said. “They will then be welcome to stay on the grounds and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the fair. Morning of Faith guests are encouraged to bring food bank donations with them to the service.”

Other traditional fair favourites include the Red Deer Motors North American Pony Chuckwagon Championshiop nightly at 6:30 p.m. Crowds of over 4,000 gather nightly to take in this exciting event while 56 drivers from western Canada and the United States compete over the five days,

all vying for the coveted North American championship buckle and trophy.

Of course, the midway continues to offer fairgoers all kinds of exciting rides, including 18 thrill rides, 13 family rides and nine kiddie rides. Other sites to check out include Bandaloni, the Wobbly Water Balls, the Aussie Rules Dueling Pianos, the Petting Pals Petting Zoo, the Saputo Kids Corral, Safari Jeff, illusionist Murray Hatfield, Doo Doo the Clown, Little Rays and the Canadian Breed Junior Show among others.

The Holiday Inn 19th Street Market runs daily from noon to 10 p.m. in the Prairie Pavilion as well.

When planning a trip to Westerner Days, visitors will also have one more location to park their vehicles. Westerner Park has opened a parking lot just south of the grounds for guests to park.

The overflow parking lot will be open Thursday - Saturday from 3 p.m. to midnight. Guest will be able to park their car for $5 and the hop on the shuttle that will take them directly to the southwest gates.

The shuttle will continuously run throughout the day to bring guests to and from their vehicles.

Visit the web site for more details westernerdays.ca/information/transportation.

Red Deer Transit Routes 1 and 10 also make regular stops at the bus stop located at the main gate entrance. Service begins at 6:15 a.m. and runs every half hour until 11:35 p.m.

Gate entry is provided for pedestrians at the right of the main gate (north) parking entrance.

For families looking for even greater

value, they can attend Westerner Days on their promotional days: McDonald’s Kids Day, presented by BIG 105.5 and 106.7 The Drive, on July 21st and Servus Credit Union Family Day on July 24th.

On July 21st, McDonald’s Kids Day, kids 12 and under receive free gate admission until 6 p.m. On July 24th, Servus Credit Union Family Day, a carload of up to six people receive gate admission and parking for $29.

As well, kids 10 and under can ride all day for $12.

There is also one day remaining to save on your Ride All Day (RAD) and Multi Day, MEGA Pass. RAD and MEGA passes are sold exclusively at participating Mac’s and Central Alberta Co-op locations as well as Bower Place and Parkland Mall, until July 19th. RAD and MEGA passes are proudly presented by BIG 105 and 106.7 The Drive.

The three day MEGA pass is the best way enjoy several days at the fair, organizers say. This multi-day pass is $25, with up to $17 in savings. It does not include rides or parking. Limited passes are available.

Westerner Days RAD passes is also available for purchase. The tickets are $34 and include gate admission and unlimited midway rides for any one day of the fair. This is a savings of up to $19. Does not include parking.

Admission prices for the fair run as follows - seniors (65 +) $6; adults (18+) $14; youth (13-17) $11; children (6-12) $6 and children (five and under) get in for free.

Parking is $7.

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Council reconsiders medical marijuana facility

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS City council tabled a Notice of Motion that Councillor Paul Harris had brought forward to reconsider a land use bylaw amendment to allow for a medical marijuana facility for QE2 Business Park this past week.

Earlier this month, council snuffed out a proposal to rezone an area in the QE2 Business Park to allow for the 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 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.

Councillor Lawrence Lee said he was in support of the reconsideration motion given the context of the questions that were asked prior to going into the meeting.

“I think it exemplifies and illustrates the necessity of basing council’s decisions on informed and up to date information,” he said, adding he does not believe council was given all the information necessary to make an informed decision.

“That’s important, and I think the intention was there. But it didn’t translate into the appropriate decision of the last meeting.

“To give further context to my counThis past Monday, council voted 5-3 cil colleagues, it would certainly be my in favour of reconsidering the Notice intention once this Notice of Motion is of Motion but ultimately the issue was voted upon, if it does succeed, I would tabled for up to six weeks in order for introduce a motion to table at that point administration to bring back further into allow administration to address those formation. questions and bring forward that inOriginally, in the meeting earlier this formation,” he month, the apsaid, adding plication prothis would posed to use an allow an apexisting 35,000 “THERE WERE ASSUMPTIONS propriate time sq. ft. vacant MADE AROUND THE TABLE AND frame to allow building.

The THOSE ASSUMPTIONS KIND OF council to have proposal was administration for the medical GOT SHOT DOWN IN A BURNING, garner that inmarijuana faFLAMING WRECK AS FAR AS I WAS formation and cility only with CONCERNED. IT HAD NOTHING TO DO bring it forno retail sales, ward. no advertising WITH THE FACILITY AS FAR AS I WAS Councillor and no signage CONCERNED, IT HAD EVERYTHING TO B u c k permitted in DO WITH THE ZONING.” Buchanan said relation to the he was very facility as it is much in favour strictly prohibBUCK BUCHANAN of the tabling ited by federal motion at the regulations. last meeting.

Before a pre“I was one of sentation was the folks at the last meeting that felt given to council, Mayor Tara Veer excused there were things that were unanswered herself from Council Chambers declaring for me,” he said. a conflict of interest after the applicant “There were assumptions made around approached her to discuss the matter the table and those assumptions kind outside of formal discussions. She did the of got shot down in a burning, flaming same at this past week’s meeting as well. wreck as far as I was concerned,” he said.

Council had also heard that Mountain “It had nothing to do with the facility as View County has an existing medifar as I was concerned, it had everything cal marijuana facility located north of to do with the zoning.”

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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.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

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The 125th year of Westerner Days kicks off in Red Deer This year marks a milestone for the Westerner Days Fair and Exposition which kicked off today in grand style with the annual parade. This is the 125th anniversary of the event in Red Deer.

The streets downtown were anticipated to be lined with Red Deerians this morning as they enjoyed the kick off to the fair.

More than 30,000 people were expected to enjoy a parade including marching bands, clowns, decorated cars and more. Now, the midway at Westerner Park is in full swing and the sights and sounds of the fair can be heard from miles away.

It is always a great time of year and one that many locals look forward to.

Westerner Days, which runs through to July 24th, is not only a chance to kick back and enjoy time with family and friends, but it’s also a chance for the community to celebrate and come together with a number of pancake breakfasts and chili cook-offs being held. Many businesses

also partake in the festivities and decorate their offices with western-themed décor to help get in the spirit of the annual events.

The City really does transform back into the western era for the week of the fair and it’s certainly Central Alberta’s biggest summer celebration.

The Westerner Days Fair and Exposition has something to offer for every age whether it is the rides, the food, the concerts and other entertainment or even the pony chuckwagon races and agriculture shows. There will be plenty of action, fun and thrills to dive into during this year’s events.

Westerner Days has an entertainment line up for all ages this year and some of the acts include the Washboard Union and Chad Brownlee performing this evening (Wednesday) followed by DJ Spinderella and Salt n Pepa on July 21st; The Stampeders and Prism on July 22nd

and USS and Moist are rounding things out on July 23rd.

All concerts start at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Because of the anniversary year, all concerts are free of charge with gate admission.

On the grounds spectators will also be able to see performances by Bandaloni, the Wobbly Water Balls, the Aussie Rules Dueling Pianos, the Petting Pals Petting Zoo, the Saputo Kids Corral, Safari Jeff, illusionist Murray Hatfield, Doo Doo the Clown and Little Rays.

As well, this marks the second year of the Morning of Faith celebration, which will take place on July 24th. A non-denominational service will begin the morning and guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable donation for the Red Deer and District Food Bank with them to the service. Parking fees will be in place, however, admission to the grounds is free for the service and participants are

welcome to stay on site to enjoy the rest of the day at Westerner Park.

One of the most popular fixtures at Westerner Days is the pony chuckwagon races. Crowds of more than 4,000 people gather nightly to take in this exciting event while 56 drivers from western Canada and the United States compete over the five days all vying for the coveted North American championship buckle and trophy.

As for the rides, this year also looks to be an impressive year with attractions provided by North American Midway Entertainment. Plenty of rides will be featured, including thrill rides, family rides and kiddie rides.

So we encourage everyone to get out, have fun and enjoy all of what Westerner Days has to offer this year. The fair gets bigger and better each year and we have no doubt that this will be one of the best yet.

Handful of heroes riding to the rescue of oil and gas folks They’re the handful of heroes riding selflessly to the rescue of oil and gas folks in distress in downtown Calgary and beyond.

And while the allusion to a good-deed-doing gang of the Old West may be good-naturedly stretching things a bit, what motivates their efforts is no less commendable.

These folks don’t tote badges or sport white Stetsons but they do inspire and engage. Indeed, the Pay It Forward Gang is doing its bit – and best – to help Canada’s battered oil and gas sector one coffee at a time.

Who is a Pay It Forward member? The typical gang member is in his or her late 40s to early 60s. They have impressive CVs. They’ve tackled tough rocks and recalcitrant reservoirs. They’ve ridden the

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WHITELAW crests of some significant technology waves. They’ve ridden downturns down and upturns up. They belong to technical groups and other organizations and share their experiences at the podium and on panels. They’ve laboured for the big players and they’ve sweated for the small guys.

In short, they’re the kind of folks who end up in Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame because they’ve served the industry that has served them. They’ve done well, and success-

fully survived, because they’re networked – and their passion for the sector transcends their careers.

And now they’re giving back, one coffee meeting at a time.

Yet the one thing they don’t have in excess is time. A paradox of downturns is that time proves itself inelastic, in that fewer people are doing the work previously done by many. Gang members are still working because they remain highly valued by their companies and organizations. The pressure on their hours and talent is intense.

Still, gang members seem to make time for their mission. Here’s the essence of the gang’s good works - helping our industry remain viable through outreach.

Companies have carved

out, often dramatically and deeply, tons of geosciences, engineering and business talent in the last 18 months. Young men and women with defined career tracks have found their aspirations abruptly derailed, often without warning. It can be a profoundly isolating experience; cut off from the comfort of the ‘mother ship’ in an industry whose future is anyone’s guess.

It’s especially unnerving if you’re without a network.

Take Calgary’s Plus-15 as a symbol. It can be a lonely place without a network.

The Plus-15, of course, means many things beyond its physical linking of downtown buildings. It’s a useful metaphor for the value of ‘the network’ in particular and social capital building in general.

In a way, the Plus-15 is

the industry’s circulatory system, linking important nodes of influence and connectivity through the people who pace its corridors. The Pay It Forward Gang roams the Plus-15 on its mission. Its members always make time for a coffee.

You can spot them at the Starbucks, Second Cups and Good Earths.

It’s the ‘old guy or gal’ holding court with someone a generation younger. The Gang’s efforts as mentors, guides and confidantes are especially important because they’re providing critical continuity. By making the time for a coffee – or two, or three – with those young industry professionals in transition, they’re helping keep deep the talent pool this industry will so desperately need ‘on the other

side.’ Without their efforts and encouraging words, this displaced generation might become a talent Diaspora that would cripple an already hurting sector. The simple sharing of insights, experiences and inspirations over a latte with young up-and-comers is a critical first step toward their own network building. It could be about a job, or connecting to another industry professional, or a project or volunteer role. It can be as intangible as sharing insights or a little coaching.

You all know a Pay It Forward Gang member.

Next time you spot one on the Plus-15, tip your hat to them.

Bill Whitelaw is president and CEO at JuneWarrenNickle’s Energy Group. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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SPCA rescues numerous bunnies from property

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS The Red Deer SPCA is turning to the community for help as they have 130 rabbits in their care after a rescue from a property north of the City.

At the end of May, local SPCA officials began rescue work by aiding in an overpopulated rabbit colony. There are currently 130 bunnies at the SPCA facility and the others are in foster care.

Since they have been rescued, numerous litters have been born in the SPCA’s care.

“We have way more rabbits than we have dealt with in the past - more than our facility can really cope with,” said Tara Hellewell, executive director at the Red Deer and District SPCA. “We have been working with a group of individuals that are helping to save these rabbits and accepting large batches of them on a weekly basis.”

Rabbits can breed from an early age, and Hellewell said the rabbits are being separated into male and female spaces to avoid more breeding. “Our veterinary costs are overwhelmingly high and the bills continue to increase as we intake more of these rabbits in order to prevent them from being dispatched

FURRY FRIENDS - The Red Deer and District SPCA was part of a rescue mission for hundreds of rabbits on a property north of the City. Currently the agency has 130 rabbits in their care and are looking for those interested in adopting a rabbit to come and visit the facility.

Cyril Brabant/Red Deer Express where they currently are,” she said.

The SPCA is in need of people looking to adopt a rabbit into their home as a pet as well

as monetary donations to help pay for costs associated with housing the bunnies as well as medical care.

“In order for us to properly

and humanely care for these animals, we have to catch them, bring them in, set them up, spay or neuter and give them a health exam by a vet, give them time

to heal, then find an immediate adopter for them or transfer them out,” said Hellewell. “Then, we continue the process all over again with another load of rabbits.

“The biggest challenge that we have, other than housing them, is spaying and neutering them.”

In addition, Hellewell said this is the most extreme situation in terms of population that she has seen in terms of rabbits.

“It is very disappointing the rescue community is not better equipped to deal with issues like this. If it was dogs, like in the case of Milk River, where animals have been abandoned, which in itself is a very inhumane crime, then we know there would be a lot of people stepping up to try and help,” she said.

Hellewell added rabbits make great pet and encourages those interested to come and visit them at the facility.

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They are very sociable animals and can be great pets for older children,” she said. “They can be litter trained and they require as much attention as a cat or a dog.

“We are doing everything we can to make it as affordable as possible for anyone looking to adopt.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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RDC Arts Centre Advisory Committee The Red Deer College Arts Centre Advisory Committee is seeking to fill three member-at-large positions, representing the community, for a two-year term.

In the early 1980s, RDC constructed a facility that offered much needed space for its expanding performing arts curriculum.

Recognizing its importance in a growing City, the City of Red Deer contributed financially towards its construction. In 1983, the two parties entered into an agreement to provide community organizations and the public of Red Deer reasonable access to the facility and to promote its use for the mutual benefit of both the community and College.

What followed was the establishment of a community advisory committee that would act to facilitate open communications between the community and Red Deer College.

This committee is comprised of representatives from Red Deer College, the City of Red Deer, as well

as members of the public with an interest in community access to this facility. The role of this committee is to act in advisory capacity to Red Deer College on all matters relating to the intent of the agreement, including a review the Red Deer College Arts Centre annual report.

The committee is seeking members to fill three positions which include two members-at-large – representing the general community.

These members may reside within or outside the City of Red Deer limits, so long as it is within the geographical area which the College is generally considered to draw from. Representatives will demonstrate an understanding of the enhanced community benefit of having access to this facility.

The committee is also seeking one member-atlarge – representing ongoing regular users of the facility. This representative will provide the perspective of an ongoing regular user of the facility, preferably drawing on experience

of either being or having been a member of a group that regularly accesses the facility.

Meetings are held no more than once per month and committee members do not receive any form of remuneration. Expressions of interest will be considered and voted upon by voting committee representatives.

Representatives or staff of RDC and the City of Red Deer will not be considered at this time due to a full complement of representation of these parties Expressions of Interest may be submitted to CultureMailbox@reddeer. ca by Aug. 26th.

Please indicate why you are interested in joining the committee and which population you are interested in representing (i.e. general community or ongoing regular user). Also include information on the perspective and experience you would bring to the committee, demonstrating why you would make an ideal representative.

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COURT BRIEFS MEN CHARGED WITH MURDER MAKE APPEARANCE Two men charged after the death of a Red Deer man last November made a court appearance in Red Deer last week.

Bill Georgopoulos, 35, and Andrew Werth, 21, are each charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of accessory after the fact to murder in relation to the death of Alan Beach who was stabbed outside of a Red Deer pub on Nov. 18th.

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Beach, 31, of Red Deer was transported to the hospital where he later died.

Georgopoulos will return to court on July 13th and Werth will return to court on July 27th.

Daniel Sawyer was previously charged with second degree murder in relation to this incident and has a preliminary hearing that is set to begin on Aug. 26th.

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Council endorses City response to MGA amendments

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS City council endorsed the report regarding the City’s formal response to the Municipal Government Act at this week’s regular meeting.

The report, as endorsed, also provides a basis for advocacy efforts to be undertaken in responding to the amendments and regulations, according to council notes.

On May 31st, the province announced the second round of amendments in Bill 21.

According to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the purpose of this round of MGA changes (Bill 21) was to enhance partnerships between provinces and municipalities, strengthen accountability mechanisms and increase inter-municipal collaboration.

Also, according to council notes, “The balance of changes proposed to the MGA as part of Bill 21 maintain the progressive aspects of this legislation primarily due to its grounding in natural person powers.

Maintaining this foundation is critical in ensuring municipalities continue to be strong partners in the continued prosperity of the province.”

Council heard that given that the province has indicated that any parts of Bill 21

may be changed depending on the feedback received, the City’s advocacy strategy, “Should continue to be outcomes or policy based which will give the City the opportunity to be responsive and nimble to additional changes or opportunities as they present themselves.

“This report would be submitted to Municipal Affairs and to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) as our initial response to Bill 21. It would form the basis of future input and advocacy opportunities.”

The province has been working on amendments to the MGA since 2013.

Lisa Perkins, director of corporate transformation, said that since that time both council and administration have been actively participating in this review via a number of means including completing surveys, meeting with local MLAs, working with mid-sized city colleagues, attending consultation meetings, working with the AUMA and reviewing legislation.

“The revised MGA that is currently proposed aligns relatively well to the eight principles that council has established,” she said. “Writing a piece of legislation that meets the exact needs of any one municipality - Red Deer included - would be a challenging and daunting task for any government given the diversity of

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Meanwhile, the government’s work on Bill 21 is still ongoing and a revised Bill 21 with amendments will be brought forward this fall.

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“Overall, the MGA revisions as presented do modernize the Act to provide additional tools for local governments.

Administration recommends that this paper, along with the principles previously adopted by council, continue to be the basis of advocacy efforts including submissions to municipal affairs,” said Perkins.

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Overall, there are positive elements of the bill such as the expansion of the offsite levies and a recognition of the importance of regional cooperation among others, she said.

“Offsite levies allow municipalities to recover costs of infrastructure related to development,” she said.

“In Bill 21, their definition of infrastructure related to development has been expanded to include recreation facilities, fire halls and police stations,” she said.

“This expansion in the definition for an offsite to include more aspects of development has been a longstanding advocacy position of municipalities across this province,” she said.

Another point she wanted to bring forward was the role of the provincial ombudsman, she said.

“The role of the provincial ombudsman is being expanded to review the administrative fairness of municipal decisions.”

In the spring of 2015 the province announced the first round of changes to the MGA as part of Bill 20.

These amendments included areas that were agreed to by the government, AUMA, AAMDC, and other stakeholders.

Regulations on these changes are still being developed.

Residential sales represented through the MLS System of the Central Alberta Realtors Association numbered 463 units this June - a drop of 14.9% from June of 2015.

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This was a decrease of 15.3% from the same period in 2015.

Sales activity in all of Alberta fell 9.2% from June of last year as well.

New residential listings on the Association’s MLS system numbered 953 units in June - down 3.8% from levels in June of 2015.

There were 3,398 active residential listings on the Association’s system at the end of June, rising 15.9% from levels at the end of June of last year as well.

There were 7.3 months of inventory at the end of last month, up from 5.4 months reported at the end of June of 2015 and above the long run average for this time of year.

The number of months of inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity.

The dollar value of all home sales last month was $142.5 million, down 19.4% from June of 2015. The dollar value of home sales in all of Alberta declined 10.5% from June of last year.

Sales of all types of properties totalled 482 units in June.

This was down 15.3% compared to June of last year.

The total value of all property sales amounted to $153.2 million last month, which was also down 17.9% on a yearover-year basis.

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Annual Reading College underway

BY CYRIL BRABANT RED DEER EXPRESS Reading College has made its way back to the Red Deer College campus for its fifth year.

Reading College is about helping second graders improve reading comprehension in small classes by using fun games and methods that might not be found at school.

“We wanted to have it (Reading College) here at the College because we also want to expose the kids to not just a regular school classroom,” said Bruce Buruma, executive director for the foundation for Red Deer Public Schools. “We want them to come to the college because the kids don’t realize what their future opportunities are and their potential is.”

Buruma said parents can sit back and take a breather from the hustle and bustle that comes with raising children as the Reading College provides buses to pick up the students in the morning and a bus to return them home at the end of the day.

The elimination of barriers that might prevent children from attending the school is a big initiative for organizers.

“We try to make it easy for kids and parents,” Buruma said.

Each year the program chooses six graduates of the RDC middle years Bachelor of Education program along with three additional mentor teachers, who are all retired but have experience in teaching reading, writing and phonics, say organizers.

The Optimist Club also plays a big role in funding that goes towards keeping the camp running.

“They jumped on board right away,” said Buruma. “They ran a cheers for kids radio-thon, they have personal donors, and they have been the main sponsors of

the Reading College.”

According to the Optimist Club web site, all 4,000 locations of the worldwide club help with more than 65,000 service project, spending $78 million, which goes to helping over six million youth.

“It started out as a dream,”

Buruma said. “But five years later and now it’s a dream come true, it only could have come true with the support of the community.

“It’s all done through community fundraising and support so that’s an essential piece of it.” student@reddeerexpress.com

“IT STARTED OUT AS A DREAM. BUT FIVE YEARS LATER AND NOW IT’S A DREAM COME TRUE, IT ONLY COULD HAVE COME TRUE WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY.” BRUCE BURUMA RDC plays a big role in the program’s success as organizers say they chose to have the Reading College located on the RDC campus because the children could get a picture of the things they can do with their futures when they get into learning.

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There are only 100 tickets left for Red Deer Hospice’s Sunreal Sunflower Ladies’ HandBAG Lunch on Sept. 21st. This popular event at the Sheraton Hotel features a delicious 3-course lunch, entertainment, and the opportunity to bid on 25 designer handbags. Each table will feature a new designer handbag as a center piece and luncheon guests will have the opportunity to bid on the bags in a sealed auction format. Bids will be not be visible to other guests and at the end of the luncheon the highest bidder on each bag will take it home.

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Taste of Markerville returns for a fourth tasty year with a renewed focus on the seasonal best of our local farms and fields.This country food fair celebrates great local food, farmers and community throughout the hamlet of Markerville on July 23rd. The event is a partnership of farmers, chefs, rural tourism operators and agribusiness hosted by Historic Markerville. The Spruce View Country Market, held Monday evenings at the Spruce View Hall, relocates to Markerville

for this one day. Participating vendors will be located throughout the picturesque hamlet at Markerville Church, the Creamery Museum and Fensala Hall. A barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. will feature a simple, locally sourced menu prepared by community volunteers, and ice cream from the Creamery Museum’s Kaffistofa will round out your afternoon perfectly! At 4 p.m. the Creamery Courtyard

an enjoyable afternoon! Music, poetry one act play, refreshments and goodies. Everyone Welcome! Fun for all! For more information call 403-728-3355 or check out the web site at www. dicksonstoremuseum.com.

Red Deer Airport is having the Boot Scootn’ BBQ on July 22nd from 11:3- a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is a donation to Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre in Red Deer.

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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.

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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.

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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 403-3476073 (Sunnybrook). Registration forms available on Gaetz or Sunnybrook Offices or at www. gaetzmemorialunitedchurch. ca. Cost – freewill offering.

Visions Country Gospel presents a Salute to the Statler Brothers on July 24th at 2 p.m. in the Elnora Community Hall.

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.

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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.

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(ADGS), happens Aug. 27th and Sunday, Aug. 28th at Bower Place Shopping Centre. Judging of exhibits will begin Saturday at 11 a.m. The show will be open to the public during Bower Place Shopping Centre hours. The ADGS is a non-profit society promoting the culture and development of dahlias and gladiolus. The dahlias and glads are grown in gardens in Alberta.

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

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

Come and hike with the Red Deer Area Hikers. Gather at 8:45 a.m.; leave for hike at 9 a.m. from the Golden Circle parking lot. Bower Ponds/Maskepetoon Loop on July 21st; J.J. Collett Area Loop on July 28th; Ponoka Trail on Aug. Aug. 4th; Kerry Wood/Clearview Circuit on Aug. 11th; Rocky Mountain House Park on Aug. 18th. For more information about meetings and the group in general, call Mavis at 403-343-0091 or Sharon at 403-340-2497.

Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance 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.

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

Nature Center 6300 – 45 Ave. Senior Citizens Downtown House whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m.

- 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

dent, minute taking, program ram assistant. If you are interested ted in joining our organization please lease call Lorraine at 403-341-3463 or email at cabis@telus.net.

Dickson Store Museum Annual Teddy Bear Picnic, Thursday, Aug. 11th, 2016 from 10:30- 2:00 p.m. A beary fun day with some beary cool things to do. Crafts, games, music, and lemonade making. Bring along your Teddy

Deer a dynamic community that celebrates the arts. The Arts Council promotes and advocates for artists and arts & culture organizations in Red Deer, encouraging and facilitating new networks and professional development to make the arts community stronger and more visible. Board Directors set the course for the organization and work with staff and the arts and business communities to achieve our goals. We are looking for a variety of skilled individuals to join the team!

We are specifically seeking individuals with knowledge of or experience in writing policy, communications, fundraising, and committee or organizational leadership. An interest in the arts and culture scene in Red Deer is a decided asset.

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

Garden Club meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month except December, July and August. All meetings are held at the Kerry Wood

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 6:308:30 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 presi-

Bear for the picnic lunch and 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.

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

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

The Red Deer Celiac Support Group

– need help with a gluten-free diet? Do you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance?We meet the third Tuesday of the month at South Sobeys Coffee Lounge (2011 22 St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in or stay and visit. Free coffee. We share information and give support about issues pertaining to the gluten-free lifestyle, for example symptoms, diagnosis, shopping, gluten-free products, cross contamination, recipes.

Call Clarice at 403-341-4351 or Marlene at 403-346-6235.

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 403-343-1198 or email rdag@telus.net.

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.

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, please contact Ralph at 403-347-9852.

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HISTORY THEATRE CAMP A kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; theatre camp inspired by the history of Red Deer will be running July 26th to 29th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Historic Fort Normandeau.

The four day theatre camp will be one part intensive theatre training and one part history lesson, organizers say.

Students ages seven to 17 will learn about the origins of Red Deer at Historic Fort Normandeau and use it as inspiration to devise a site-specific play set inside the Fort. This theatre camp gives students a unique opportunity to create their own site-specific show. Using Historic Fort Normandeau as an intimate and living theatre space, campers will be devising an original play that they will get to perform for an invited audience of friends

and family on the final day of camp.

During the course of each day, students will also participate in theatre skills classes such as acting, improv, mime, and stage combat. All experience levels are encouraged to register.

Pre-registration is required and the cost is $140/student. Call the Kerry Wood Nature Centre to register at 403-346-2010 or register online at waskasoopark.ca.

RED DEER RIBFEST Are you ready to get your your sticky on, Red Deer? Welcome to the first annual Red Deer Ribfest, in partnership with the Downtown Red Deer Business Association and Red Deer Tourism. This summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extraordinary sticky foodie experience

promises to be an amazing, fingerlicking, grilling piece of heaven Aug. 19th - 21st.

At Ribfest, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be treated to the beautiful tastes of unbelievable succulent ribs, BBQ chicken and delicious, sweet, pulled pork slowly cooked by five of the best ribbers in North America.

Ribfest will also feature live local music, craft beer by award winning Troubled Monk in support of Make A Wish, the very popular pulled pork eating contest, foodie and BBQ demonstrations, desserts, treats, nonalcoholic bevvies, a rib cutting contest, and of course, the Best in Ribs competition.

Folks can also win a free rack of ribs - check out www.RedDeerRibfest.ca and sign up for your chance to win (#thebigsticky). If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d you like be a foodie vendor, be part of the live entertainment, or to get more Ribfest information, visit www. reddeerribfest.ca or email us at featurefestivals@mail.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on TUESDAY, August 2, 2016, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws: Bylaw No. 2016/19 to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by adding definitions for the following: Recreational Vehicle Storage Minor, Recreational Vehicle Storage Major, Park Model and Self-Storage to reflect the uses within the Land Use Bylaw and to provide consistency.

Bylaw No. 2016/20 to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 revising the definition for Secondary Suite and adding a definition and regulations for Garden Suites.

Bylaw No. 2016/2.02 to amend Direct Control District #7 (DCD-7) Hamlet of Benalto, of the Land Use Bylaw, to redesignate Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 902-3351 from Country Residential District â&#x20AC;&#x153;R-1â&#x20AC;? to Agricultural District â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agâ&#x20AC;? to facilitate a subdivision and consolidation to create one larger agricultural parcel.

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The hearings will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair.

If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the bylaws - a copy of LAND USE BYLAW No. 2006/6 by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY. On the 19th 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:

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A person may appeal a Discretionary Use approval prior to 4:30 p.m. on August 3, 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.

Although commercial building permits remained strong in June, the total value of all permits dropped from $24.6 million in June 2015 to $13 million last month. The drop in the number of permits issued was less significant, with 150 permits issued in June 2015 compared to 133 last month.

The commercial sector led the way, with a permit issued for a Co-Op Convenience Store and Gas Bar Canopy, valued at $2.7 million as well as a new Tunnel Carwash, also valued at $2.7 million â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both located in Timberlands. A base building valued at $550,000 and intended for a Fas Gas and A&W Restaurant at 7920 50 Avenue also helped contribute to Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial totals.

Public Service building permits showed a bit of a decline compared to the previous period in 2015.

Notable projects in this sector include a renovation, valued at $299,000 of the operating room and diagnostic imaging to accommodate new urology equipment at the Red Deer Regional Hospital and a dressing room addition at the Enmax Centrium, valued at $150,000.

Residential building permit values continued to show significant decline in June.\

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WEST NILE VIRUS Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection.

Wear a long-sleeved, light-coloured shirt, pants and a hat. Use insect repellent with DEET. Consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. After being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus, humans can develop West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome (formerly known as West Nile fever) or the more serious West Nile Neurological Syndrome.

From 2003 to 2015, 680 cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in Alberta, many of which were acquired here in the province.

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RED DEER EXPRESS 15

Museum hosts ‘Welcome to Red Deer’ party

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) this past Sunday as staff and volunteers hosted a ‘Welcome to Red Deer’ party.

The party was held to welcome newcomers to the City, and also aimed to tap into some of that Westerner Days spirit, said Lorna Johnson, executive director of the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery.

“The purpose of the event is to celebrate the diversity of Red Deer, and to send a special welcome to the people who have recently arrived,” she said.

“Initially when we were planning, we thought that we would have it for the Syrian refugees but then we realized there are so many newcomers to the community. So we kind of turned it into a bigger party.

“It’s a warm-up for Westerner Days and a chance to socialize,” she said, adding the event marked the first time the Museum had held a function like this. “I’ve had questions like, ‘Are you going to do this again’?” she said with a smile.

Highlights included a pancake breakfast, the local western band ‘Country Friends’, games, crafts and handkerchief tying at the MAG. “We thought an old-fashioned country fair with a modern twist feel - we thought that would be the best for a warm welcome,” added Kim Verrier, coordinator of visitor experience.

The MAG has also unveiled a refreshed building exterior, including the newly installed murals.

“They give a glimpse of some of the wonderful artifacts that

COLOURFUL SMILES - From right, Taif Yaseen, 13, colours with her younger sister, Taileen Yaseen, 8, proudly wearing her classic cowboy outfit at the Welcome To Red Deer celebration that was held at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery this past weekend. The event was held to give a good ol’ Red Deer welcome to new members of the community.

Cyril Brabant/Red Deer Express are on display inside the MAG,” said Johnson. “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.”

Also onsite during the party was ‘The Together truck’ which is driving change across Canada and featuring ‘Together: An exhibition on global development’ which is an interactive, bilingual experience for all ages.

The exhibition featured photography, film, and audio, an interactive world map of Canadian contributions overseas and a skills quiz for visitors to discover

how they can contribute to the fight against poverty.

‘Together’ was developed by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), and features the work of 21 Canadian organizations working to reduce poverty around the world.

Folks were also checking out a current exhibit at the Museum called ‘Canada: Day 1.’

The exhibit is focused on bringing some of the experiences of folks who have come to Canada over the past 150 years to life. Newcomers’ unique and shared experiences—across time and cultures—are highlighted in a thoughtful way through oral

histories, archival images, original artworks, objects and visitor participation.

The exhibit, from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, is showing through to mid-August.

Meanwhile, there are two local citizens who are featured in the exhibit as well - Monybany Dau and Ethel Suarez.

Suarez was born in Salto, Uruguay in 1944.

In 1973, a military coup forced many people to leave Uruguay because of their political beliefs. Suarez and her husband belonged to a political party that was banned by the new govern-

ment and they were harassed and threatened by the military.

The family fled first to Argentina and eventually came to Canada in 1977.

The family settled in Red Deer where Suarez and her husband opened and operated a successful carpentry business. She sold the business five years later after her husband passed away in 1985. She also worked with Catholic Social Services, having just retired last year.

She is also involved with C.A.R.E. (Central Alberta Refugee Effort) and currently serves on the board, having done so for more than 30 years. She said it’s so rewarding to help folks settle in, find the right programs and make the best decisions in being newcomers to Canada. “They come with a lot of things - they went through so much leaving their countries and leaving them behind. I’ve been in their shoes.”

Suarez said the Welcome to Red Deer party was also important because it helps people understand the experiences that refugees go through, particularly through the Canada: Day 1 exhibit as well.

“I am glad that people are getting more interested to know more about refugees and what they have gone through.”

For Suarez and her family, settling in Red Deer meant coming to a place where they could live without fear. There were of course challenges, but she pointed out that the family knew that no matter what, Canada was where they were going to build a new life.

“As refugees, we have come here to integrate into the community and the country and work like everybody else and live in peace.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

POLICE BRIEFS COUNTERFEIT CANADIAN MONEY Red Deer RCMP are warning the public to be on the lookout for counterfeit Canadian bills after a man and a woman attempted to pass them in a Red Deer lounge last week.

RCMP were notified on July 8th after a staff member at Wild Bill’s Sports Bar recognized something was wrong with several Canadian $100 bills that they’d been given.

The counterfeit bills appear to be photocopies of $100 banknotes with the clear polymer window from legitimate, lower-denomination Canadian bills spliced and attached onto the photocopies, giving the appearance at first glance that the bill is legitimate because it has a polymer inset.

RCMP encourage anyone accepting bills of higher denominations to scrutinize them before accepting them.

The counterfeit bills in this instance used paper and were not high quality, but RCMP have encountered many variations when dealing with counterfeit currency and encourage everyone to educate themselves about the many security features on Canadian currency by

visiting www.bankofcanada.ca.

Anyone with information about these counterfeit incidents or recognize these suspects is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

by Erin Fawcett woman. Angie Beaverbones, 31, was reported missing from her group home in Innisfail and was last seen at approximately 1 a.m. on July 10th. Beaverbones is known to frequent Red Deer and Hobbema.

Beaverbones is described as a First Nations female, 5’7”, 230 lbs with short black hair.

Anyone information about her whereabouts is asked to call the Innisfail RCMP at 403227-3342.

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POLICE INVESTIGATE MAN WITH FIREARM Red Deer RCMP responded to a report this morning of an agitated man with a firearm at a residence in the area of 58th St. and 69th St. Drive.

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The street closure has since been lifted and traffic is moving as usual in the area.

RCMP continue to investigate; at this time, charges have not been laid.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com.

TRAFFIC DISPUTE INVOLVING FIREARM Red Deer RCMP are looking for the man who shot at a truck after a traffic dispute in Normandeau last week, then abandoned the car and fled police on foot.

The incident occurred at 5:25 a.m. on July 12th in the Corral Foods parking lot on 59th Ave. when the driver of the truck attempted to confront the driver of a white Chrysler Intrepid after a traffic dispute.

The man driving the Intrepid pointed a handgun at the truck and then shot at it as the truck departed. No one was injured, and the suspect Intrepid fled eastbound on 67th St. RCMP located the Intrepid and followed it to the area of RR 275 west of Red Deer.

The driver abandoned the car and fled on foot; he was not located.

RCMP have seized the Intrepid and continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com.

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At 3 a.m., RCMP members on patrol located a stolen GMC Sierra truck in the area of Parkland Drive in Sylvan Lake. The truck was occupied by two males and one female. Assisting RCMP members attended the area and placed spike belts in possible escape routes. Once in place, a traffic stop was attempted at which time the stolen truck failed to stop, fleeing from police. Moments later, a spike belt was successfully deployed near Memorial Trail and Lakeway Boulevard rendering at least two tires flat. The truck became stuck at the end of Grand Avenue in the Summer Village of Norglenwold after the driver tried to escape off road and ultimately crashed through a fence.

A male and female were taken into custody near this scene and one male was able to escape. Sometime later, the third male was apprehended by police in Sylvan Lake. The stolen truck sustained heavy damage caused by the suspects during their attempted getaway. This truck had been reported stolen in Torrington, Alberta on July 7th.

Dustin Eugene Weiss, 22, of Red Deer has been charged with possession of a stolen truck over $5,000, mischief under $5,000, possession of methamphetamine, flight from police, dangerous driving, obstruction of a peace officer, resisting arrest and operating a motor vehicle while disqualified.

Corim Kyle Conway, 24, of Red Deer has been charged with possession of a stolen truck over $5,000, mischief under $5,000, possession of methamphetamine and failing to comply with recognizance.

A 17-year-old female youth (name not released under Youth Criminal Justice Act provisions) has also been charged with possession of a stolen truck over $5,000, mischief under $5,000, possession of methamphetamine and failing to to comply with undertaking.

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Four local youth receive top honours

BY CYRIL BRABANT RED DEER EXPRESS Young adults get the chance to have their contributions to their communities and themselves recognized with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

Recently four teens from Red Deer were presented with the gold level of the award.

Tanner Redel, Rebecca Zhang, Heather Mast and Evan Schollie received the gold level award from the man which has an island province named after him, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

“It’s a common program for scouts and cadets to do,” said Schollie. “My scout leader encouraged me to do the bronze level first, then the next year I did silver, and this year I finished with the gold.”

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is offered to any and all youth and young adults from ages 14 to 25.

The award has three ranking categories being bronze, silver, and gold, all with increasing levels of dedication.

Regardless of level, the award is not something that can be claimed within a day or a week, but rather must be worked towards over months of volunteer work, self-improvement, physical activity and adventurous journey.

Participants have a choice in what they do for each section of the award requirements as they can choose what activities they do depending on what condition they’re looking to complete. For example, an individual can choose to work with challenged youth or homeless

groups for the service portion and choose to hike or go horseback riding for their adventuring journey.

“It helped me learn more about myself,” said Schollie. “It challenged me to work harder and become a better person.”

“I’M PROUD I GOT THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET PRINCE EDWARD AND RECEIVE THE AWARD.” EVAN SCHOLLIE

GOLD WINNERS - From left, Tanner Redel, Rebecca Zhang, Heather Mast and Evan Schollie, are pictured with the CPS Mounted Unit. The youth were recently awarded the gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. photo courtesy of Melanie Trapper

Schollie said he put many hours each week towards the award doing different physical activities, volunteer work with his church and community, and even spent a month in Japan to attend the 23rd World Scout Jamboree for the Residential Project for the gold level of the award.

“I see it (the award) as the ending of my scouts journey,” said Schollie.

“Just something to show for all the work I’ve done all these years.

“I’m proud I got the opportunity to meet Prince Edward and receive the award.”

According to the web site, benefits of having your child participate in the award include an improved resume, a demonstrated sense of goal setting and task achievement, along with a list of

other positives.

Parents can sign their children as early as 14-years-old and legal adults can sign up before they turn 25.

“The award program helped me discover what I believed in and to find the person I wished to become,” said Romy Zeitlinger of Sutton, Quebec, a previous gold level winner, on the web site. “I go about things in the most positive way possible and always try to gain something new from every situation.

“Stepping outside my comfort zone at every occasion possible is how I try to live. If we are not pushing ourselves further than we have before then we are not living life to the fullest. I’ve discovered lots of things about myself through this program.” student@reddeerexpress.com

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Westerner Days marks its 125th anniversary this year This year marks the 125th annual Westerner Days Fair and Exhibition (July 20th-24th). Surprisingly, over that very long time period, the fair has only had four different locations.

success that arrangements were then made to use the Canadian Pacific Railway roundhouse for the next fair since that was the most spacious building in the community.

In 1894, horse racing became a major attraction at the annual fair. In 1896, a 5/8 mile race track was built on the open land west of the CPR tracks.

Some people complained that horse racing was becoming more important than the traditional showing of livestock, grain, produce and home-made food and crafts.

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During the First World War, the fairgrounds were used as both a military training camp and as the location of the annual fair.

Additional buildings were constructed to serve both as barracks and livestock barns. Tents were also used to further ease the problems of overcrowding.

After the end of the War, Red Deer remained a quiet prairie town of around 2,500 residents for many years. Hence, the existing fairgrounds could easily manage the annual summer exhibition and other community events held on the site.

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After the end of the Second World War, Red Deer entered a prolonged period of growth. At one point, Red Deer became the fastest growing city in Canada.

The Fair Board built a large addition onto the grandstand. A big boost came in 1952 when the City built a large new arena on the fairgrounds. The facility provided a welcome addition of indoor exhibit space.

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Nevertheless, various studies showed that the fairgrounds were now too limited to allow significant future growth.

Consequently, in 1976, a large piece of land was purchased from Mr. Norman Bower for a new exhibition grounds on the south side of the City.

The relocation to the new site was a prolonged, expensive and often controversial undertaking.

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ENTERTAINMENT Behind the Grind brings eclectic mix of tunes to City

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS A rich and compelling set of musicians is on their way to Red Deer in early August.

Behind The Grind is a collective of Alberta-based songwriters who will be touring the province and B.C. in late July and early August.

The group features songwriters Levi Cuss and Curtis Phagoo from Red Deer; and Edmonton-based artists Kimberley MacGregor and John Guliak.

The group will be performing 20 shows in 18 consecutive days from July 22nd - Aug. 8th, touring to Vancouver Island and back, with a stop in Red Deer to play an afternoon show on the Ross Street Patio and and evening show at The International Beer Haus on Aug 3rd.

“The show we are touring is an intimate look into our individual styles and song writing personalities. The show is performed ‘in the round’, one artist after another and makes for a diverse and engaging night of original music,” said Phagoo, a well-known local singer/songwriter who is also part of The KlamDaggers.

The group did a similar tour albeit shorter - this past February throughout Alberta.

“It was such a pleasure the first time - what happened is that I had four of the dates, and then we ended up with quite a few more.

“Everybody kind of contributed something - we could get press in different places, for example - so it kind of snowballed into that,” explained Cuss. “We had a lot of fun and it was well-received, too.

So we decided to do it again.”

Phagoo agreed.

He also pointed out that part of what makes the group gel so well is that each artist brings something unique to the mix. “I think it’s the diversity,” he said. “I think that is the big seller for the show.

“Everyone is quite diverse with where they are coming from with the content of the songs as well.

“It’s a really great variety.”

Cuss pointed out that the mix

helps to keep listeners on the edge of their seats during the show, which features all four musicians onstage at once with the focus on one at a time. The others help here and there - to back up the featured performer as well.

“I think of it as a songwriters’ showcase,” said Phagoo. “You’ve got four individuals up onstage, and we play one after the other.

So you tend to feed off of what the others are doing. Maybe you want to take things in a completely different direction just to kind of stand out on that set,” he explained.

“YOU’VE GOT FOUR INDIVIDUALS UP ONSTAGE, AND WE PLAY ONE AFTER THE OTHER. SO YOU TEND TO FEED OFF OF WHAT THE OTHERS ARE DOING.”

AUTHENTIC - Singer/songwriter Levi Cuss, a local artist, is pictured here during a show. Cuss will be joining fellow singers/songwriters Curtis Phagoo, also of Red Deer, and Edmonton’s Kimberley MacGregor and John Guliak on the ‘Behind the Grind’ tour which makes a Red Deer stop on Aug. 3rd.

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Cuss noted that in a sense, it feels something like the Edmonton Folk Festival when, “They get four guys up on the stage and some things start happening.

“One guy will blow the doors off of a song and the next guy will go to a slow song.”

Or maybe the next musician will opt to blow the door off another tune - just with his or her own unique stamp on it, he added with a laugh.

Ultimately, as mentioned, the variety of the show is a key and compelling element to what makes it special and so well-rounded.

Cuss certainly comes by the blues honestly. His dad died when he was five, which left his mom having to work very hard to support her young family.

Looking back, Cuss was off to a relatively rough start in his youth,

spending some of his teens and early 20s drinking, doing drugs and doing crime.

That’s all behind him now, and these days Cuss consistently taps into his life experiences as inspiration for his music.

Growing up, he heard plenty of old-school country around the house which certainly had an influence. He also grew to like the outlaw country that was surfacing more at that time. As a teen, he explored gangster rap, “Because that was outlaw.

“And then punk rock, because that was outlaw. And then I kind of went to the blues, which to me is kind of like the original outlaw music.”

As he has honed his craft over the years, more and more folks have been taking note of his undeniable talent. These days, he’s busy writing and performing and anticipating a release of new material at some point down the road.

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He sang in a choir during his high school years.

After completing high school, he signed up for theatre studies at Red Deer College with an eye on the technical aspects of theatre.

But one day, he saw a Thursday afternoon concert at RDC and promptly knew he was in the wrong program.

He dropped out the next day and switched to music studies.

After additional studies at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton, Phagoo began performing across the region and garnering a reputation as a remarkable performer and artist.

Looking ahead, Phagoo is on his way to the Banff Centre this fall for a residency, and is really looking forward to the opportunity to stretch his creative muscles that much more. He’s also busy writing in preparation for a new CD. MacGregor started last year out with a triumphant bang, winning Female Artist of the Year and

R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the Edmonton Music Awards.

According to her web site, she has previously shared bills with The Sadies, The Von Zippers, Whitehorse, Sloan, Corb Lund and Joel Plaskett, just to name a few.

Meanwhile, she scored another victory by landing the 2016 EMA’s Female Artist of the Year award as well for the song Nicer, Gentler just last month.

Her latest CD, I Am My Own, was released in 2015 proceeded

by True in 2014.

Guliak has been performing roots music in Canada for over 20 years. According to his web site, his music, “Contrasts the isolation of his prairie upbringing with his later experiences in the urban landscapes of Glasgow, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto.

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Motel Raphael performing at Bo’s this month

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Melding their irresistible harmonies for one magical mix, Motel Raphael will be showcasing tunes from their latest CD System during a show in Red Deer this weekend.

The trio performs at Bo’s on July 23rd.

Motel Raphaël is a young indie-folk-pop band from Montreal, led by Clara Legault, Emily Skahan and Maya Malkin.

“Clara used to be the manager of a Ten Thousand Villages in the West Island in Montreal where we are both from,” said Skahan during a recent chat regarding the group’s formation.

“My sister volunteered there, and she said to me, ‘You have to meet this girl Clara - she’s smiles lots, she plays music, she plays guitar and she sings’. I was a solo artist at the time as well, so we became friends quite quickly and started making music together.”

Later on, when Skahan was leaving a job at a karaoke bar, she met Malkin who had been hired to take her place.

“I went to pick up my last paycheque, and I met her. She said she also played her own music, wrote and recorded in her bedroom, and did her three-part harmonies.”

Needless to say, she was a perfect addition to the newly-formed group. “I guess when it works, it works,” noted Skahan of the band’s obvious chemistry and knack for churning out seamless, well-crafted tunes.

That was back in 2012, and just two years later their first CD Cable TV was released. It’s described as a project, “Soaring with heartbreak, longing and redemption delivered with a songwriting maturity that far exceeds the fact that the band members are all still in their early 20s.”

Indeed. And the new disc continues to build on that mesmerizing foundation.

“A lot of the songs on our first album, people qualified as nostalgic and sort of tinged with a little bit of sadness and heartache,” she explained.

“For System, we wanted to create something that was more upbeat and more about the ‘present’ because that’s what we were writing about,” she said, adding

that the songs were penned within a comparatively short period of time, too.

“We wanted it to feel like it was happening now. And the themes of a lot of the songs are about anxiety and different kinds of love. The first album was more about romance and this one is more about being there for people, whether it’s being there for yourself, your family or your friends.”

The disc was recorded by Rod Shearer who Skahan describes as a, “Fantastic, Australian, sonic god.

“So it was a joint effort between us and him.” He had also mixed their first CD as well, so they knew his style and wanted to continue to explore the creative possibilities for System with him.

“I think he would like to think of himself as an extremely grouchy man but he’s a big softie. He’s sort of an uncle to us - he’s always been very supportive.

He’s also really communicative and really respectful, and he understands our voices better than anyone else does, too.

“So it’s really nice to have that kind of communication with someone whose role is so important,” she said. “It’s also nice going into a show knowing that the person who makes our album is behind the board and they know exactly what we all sound like,” she added.

For Skahan, a love for music came along early - she started singing as a child.

“My grandmother sang a lot when I was growing up and she would make me sing, because she knew I could.” Her dad gave her her first guitar and, “I’ve been singing since I could talk.” Singing lessons followed during her teen years, as did membership in a youth choir.

And in spite of other possible career paths, “Music has always kind of been my favourite thing.”

A gift for songwriting surfaced fairly early too.

“It’s something I’ve always really valued - being able to express yourself is so critical. So I guess the desire to speak is where my writing came from.

“Sometimes a song is born from an idea that just won’t go away,” she added of her own approach to creating a tune.

“Sometimes it’s born of a melody that just sticks.

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“But we are three different songwriters in the band, so every song comes from a different person and a different experience. It’s a unique situation. A lot of times, one of us will bring something that we’ve written to the band, whether it’s a guitar lick or just a sentence, and from there we will be able to flesh it out together.

“Teamwork is an unparalleled form of personal growth I think. I know that I would not be the musician that I am - I would not be pushing myself the way that I am if it weren’t for the other two girls.

We believe in each other so fiercely, and it’s really a source of strength for us.

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Meanwhile, Motel Raphael has already landed a number of heady gigs over the past few years including headlining performances at POP Montreal, CMW, Fringe Fest, M for Montreal alongside ranking in CBC Music’s national Searchlight competition and performing with Tegan & Sara, showcasing at CMW, selling out the Dakota in Toronto and blowing the roof off of the Osheaga Festival in Montreal.

“I feel really happy singing with two other voices. There’s something really special about when you hit a perfect harmony,” Skahan added. “It can touch people extremely deeply. Music can reach farther then words I think.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Consistency is key - you may be 100 lbs. overweight, but what matters is that you’re at the gym moving your body. Exercise is an important part of lasting weight loss, but it’s not going to become habit overnight. You’ve got to make it a regular part of your everyday lifestyle. Just like brushing your teeth, exercise is what you have to do day in and day out. A few months of consistent workouts is generally what it takes to make exercise a habit.

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The Big T: could it get me to 95-plus?

Should aging males use testosterone therapy to increase overall health and longevity? It’s a question I’ve pondered after interviewing Dr. Malcolm Crowthers, an early pioneer of testosterone therapy, in London, England, years ago.

Now, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, clinical professor at The Harvard Medical School, agrees the benefits of ‘big T’ should not be denied to men, even those with prostate cancer. And would big T get me to 95 +, I wonder?

I vividly remember talking to Crowther’s patients. They were happy campers, hoping to be shot by a jealous lover at age 95!

But sex is only part of the big T story. Low testosterone is present in 40% of men over age 45. Its loss is associated with fatigue, depression, insomnia, grumpiness, lack of interest in sex and problems at work.

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He says no one argues against treating patients with bad hearing, poor eye sight, sore hips or blocked coronary arteries, so why not help men with low testosterone? “Besides,” he adds, “Normal aging stinks.”

I say amen to that.

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But Morgentaler is convinced this is not the case.

First, he says, an earlier study linking testosterone to cancer was wrong.

Dr. Charles Huggins, a University of Chicago researcher, showed that when he castrated men with prostate cancer a chemical, acid phosphatase, decreased.

But an injection of testosterone in males with this cancer triggered an increase in acid phosphatase. Huggins was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine and the theory

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was born that testosterone caused prostate cancer. But Morgentaler later discovered this conclusion was based on just a single patient!

Morgentaler subsequently published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine on the risks of testosterone therapy after reviewing 200 medical studies. He could not find any evidence linking high levels of testosterone to prostate cancer.

Morgentaler then decided to give testosterone to men suffering from the effects of low T. But to make sure they were free of cancer he performed biopsies of the prostate gland prior to treatment. To his surprise he found several cancers which showed low T was not protective against this malignancy.

Since this finding, he has

reported, in the Journal of Urology, 13 cases of prostate cancer treated with testosterone for two and a half years. Biopsies showed none of the cancers have progressed. In fact, in 54%, biopsies could not find any trace of malignancy!

Morgentaler, ridiculed for his early research, is now not the only doctor who believes Huggin’s theory about testosterone was wrong. Namely, that low T is not protective against prostate cancer and high T is not the devil that triggers it. Recent studies in Germany and other countries show similar results.

Morgentaler no longer believes he’s making a pact with the devil when he prescribes testosterone.

Rather, he’s convinced that low T is under recognized, underdiagnosed

and undertreated and it does not make sense to deprive men of testosterone therapy when they have low T. What struck my eye in researching this column was the finding that men who normally have high levels of testosterone live longer.

But it is still not known if prescribing the big T to men with low levels will have the same effect.

This possibility has me thinking. In my 20s I considered 75 the ideal time to die and escape old age.

But at 75 I had a change of heart. I aimed at 80, then 85, then 90. Now 90-plus, I’m still enjoying life and family. So why not 95?

Maybe it’s even time for a trip to Boston to see Dr. Morgentaler!

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SPORTS Central Alberta equestrian vaulter continues to hone skills

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS Equestrian vaulting is one of those sports that you don’t hear about very often.

A physically taxing athletic pursuit to say the least, the judged event involves competing in choreographed gymnastics and dance routines on and in harmony with a moving horse.

At competitions, equestrian vaulters perform compulsory and freestyle routines and can compete individually, in pairs or in a team of six riders, with three team members allowed on the horse at any one time.

“It’s just a really cool sport that keeps you active and it’s so different that it’s cool to tell people about it because nobody ever hears about it,” said Avery Malone, a 15-year-old from Innisfail who has been competing in equestrian vaulting for the past seven years.

Malone, who was the Alberta Sport Development Centre - Central’s Athlete of the Month in June, has been hooked on the sport from the moment she first tried it.

“When I was younger, I think I was in Grade 3, my best friend had joined vaulting and I had never heard of it before.

So I was like well it sounds pretty cool. I just went to watch her practice and my coaches today asked if I wanted to jump up on the horse and try it and I loved it.

I’ve been doing it ever since,” she recalled.

“I just stuck with it and kept doing it.

There’s never been a day where I thought that I didn’t like it.”

This past year has been a successful one for the young Central Alberta rider, who competes out of the Meadow Creek Vaulting Club, which is just east of Olds.

“I compete provincially all throughout Alberta and into B.C. and then just last year I started competing internationally,” said Malone, who made the trip down to Gilroy, California this past April to compete, finishing sixth in the Junior 1 Star division.

This is the second year that Malone has made the trip down south to compete.

“It’s been a really cool experience. Last year just was my first time going for the experience to get a feel for it. This year it was a little bit more serious and I ended up placing pretty well,” she said of the trip.

“It’s been really cool to grow and just have that experience to go with my

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That success has continued throughout the last few months, as in mid-June, the young performer competed at a big three-day event in Blackfalds, finishing fourth in Women’s Canter ‘B’ and helping her team claim the top spot in the team competition.

For Malone, there are some pretty big differences between competing internationally compared to competing in her home province.

“Competing provincially, for the whole seven years, it’s basically been the same people that I’m competing against, so the competitions are always the same, you usually know just about how you’re going to place. When I started competing internationally there were so many different people and they were so good at what they do that it was a really good wake-up call. You were like ‘wow I’ve got to start training now so I can get as good as the people that I look up to and the people that I compete against’,” she said.

In order to achieve that goal and reach the next level, Malone spends countless hours training both on and off the horse to improve her strength and form.

“It’s a lot of training. Especially when you’re an individual there’s a lot of body strength to keep you on there and then as a team it’s also a lot of hard work because you want to be strong enough to keep you on there while you’re lifting people above your head and flying them,” she said.

“You want to be confident enough that you can keep each other on the horse.”

When asked what it feels like to complete a complex manoeuvre on horseback, the Grade 9 student at St. Marguerite School in Innisfail said that it has become second nature to her.

“It’s a weird feeling at first for sure. I remember the first time I got on him, it’s a lot of movement that you’re not really used to. But I’ve been doing it for so long that it just feels right. When you move with the horse you’re in harmony with them,” she said, adding her relationship with the horse that Meadow Creek Vaulting Club provides for her makes things that much easier.

“The one horse that I compete on as an individual, I’ve basically been working with him for the seven years. So I know how he moves and he knows how I move, so we work together so well that it’s kind of like we know each other like the back of our hand.”

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PASSION - Equestrian vaulter Avery Malone, centre, posed for a photo with her coaches Angelique van der Sluijs, left, and Jeanine van der Sluijs at the Meadow Creek Vaulting Club.

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It won’t be easy, though. Each participating country at the Games can only send one team, meaning that in order to qualify for the competition, Malone and her teammates have to become the best team in Canada.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

Bucs quarterback works to bring team together

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS The Central Alberta Buccaneers have been a force to be reckoned with in the Alberta Football League this year.

Although the Bucs have been a contender in the eight-team AFL for the past few years, they have never been able to overcome the challenge of the two dominant teams in the league, the Calgary Gators and the Fort McMurray Monarchs, partially due to the fact that their offense wasn’t able to put up the points needed to get the job done.

That’s where new starting quarterback Brandon Leyh comes in.

“I’m feeling pretty good.

I feel like myself and the receivers have been on the same page pretty much the whole year and the offense have been working really smoothly, which has been nice,” said Leyh, who originally hails from Vancouver.

A former Atlantic University Sport All-Star, Leyh was recruited by Bucs Head Coach Devon Hand earlier this year after graduating from Mount Allison

University, where he spent four seasons as the starting quarterback of the Mount Allison Mounties of the CIS. “I knew I was graduating this past April and New Brunswick is not so good at finding jobs. I’m also from B.C. as well, so I wanted to move a little bit closer to home,” said Leyh.

“Devon Hand reached out to me and said he’d help me find a job if I decided to come here and coming out of college your number one fear is finding a job, so that’s what led me to the Bucs.”

Leyh said football has been a part of his life since he was young.

“It’s always been big in the family. I’d always watch ball on Sundays with my dad,” remembered Leyh, who is a huge B.C. Lions fan.

By the time he was eight-years-old, the Vancouverite was already strapping on the pads to play games that would become part of his future.

“My dad introduced me when I was a young age, I think I was eight when I started playing, and I actually started playing

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“I was pretty horrible at first but I just stuck with it.”

It paid off, too, as he would go to quarterback the St. Thomas More Knights throughout high school, though he didn’t receive a football scholarship to any CIS school and after graduation Leyh decided to leave the game for a while.

“After high school, I actually quit football for a season and then came back because I missed it too much and I haven’t been able to quit since,” he said.

So, in 2011, Leyh joined the Langley Rams of the Canadian Junior Football League and played so well that he was offered a significant scholarship to go play CIS football at Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B. “I wanted to get away from home to go to school and Mount A is a really good academic school, so that’s what led me there,” he said, adding that playing in the CIS was always a goal for the 6’2, 230 lb. power thrower.

“It’s always been a dream to play in the CIS. I watched CIS football in high school and always wanted to play and I got that chance at Mount A.” Leyh joined the Mounties, who play in the CIS’ Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference, at the start of the 2012 season and never looked back.

In four years at Mount A, Leyh played 31 games, posting 24 touchdown passes, and 5,028 total passing yards with a completion percentage of 56.9.

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His efforts were enough to be named a two-time AUS All-Star and lead his team to two Loney Bowl victories as the AUS champions.

Last year, Leyh graduated from Mount Allison with a Bachelor of Commerce.

Now he’s brought that elite play to the Buccaneers’ lineup, which has given a huge boost to a team that has previously been known only for their defensive prowess.

The transition to playing AFL football, he said, hasn’t been too difficult.

“There’s more depth in the CIS for sure. There are holes on every roster in the AFL. Being an experienced guy in the CIS, you game plan every week to find your opponents’ holes in their defense,” he said when asked the difference in playing at the two levels.

And he’s been spectacular at exploiting those holes. At the time of writing, Leyh leads the AFL in every QB category, tossing 1,715 yards for 23 touchdowns and no interceptions with a 67.3% completion rating.

Seven weeks into the 2016 AFL campaign, Leyh and the Bucs are the only team in league that remains undefeated with a perfect 6-0 record, enough for the local team to lock up first place in the AFL. The B.C. man said he can’t take all of the credit, though, noting most of the team’s offensive success comes from their receiving corps, three of whom are CIS alumni themselves.

“It’s pretty easy to play

quarterback when receivers are just running wild down the field wide open.

So it’s not by any means because I’m that great.

If the receivers are wide open I think anyone could do it,” he said, adding the offensive line has also been excellent at blocking the pass rush in front of him.

One of those receivers, Josh Blanchard, played with Leyh at Mount Allison which has helped the QB a lot both on and off the field.

“I have him and he’s a security blanket out there.

On every play I can throw to him if I want to,” said Leyh, adding Blanchard has also helped speed up the adjustment to life on the Prairies.

“It’s been great. I live with him right now and we’re both kind of growing up with real careers and jobs but also being kids as well. It’s made the whole experience that much easier.”

Now the attention turns to continuing the great run that the Bucs have enjoyed over the past seven weeks.

“We’ve just got to keep on executing. Even though we’re scoring a lot of points we’re not really as crisp as we should be. We’re making pretty ridiculous mistakes for the most part.

I don’t think we’re even near our peak, which is exciting for us. I’m just excited to see what can happen when we can finally put it all together.” zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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Inexpensive ways to spruce up your home There is so much negativity out in the atmosphere about our economy, people are scared and worried about the future and it has a trickle down effect on many businesses but especially on my field of design and real estate.

The future seems dim and people are downsizing and liquidating their assets like crazy which in my opinion is not necessarily a bad thing. For too long we have been gluttons consuming and buying everything in our path and the move to simplicity is something that can be healthy.

Streamlining our lives and working towards simplicity is a positive step for any person to take; it is like lifting a weight off of our subconscious shoulders and can bring us no end of calm. What I am encouraged by is people opening up and subdividing their homes for extra rental income. Rentals have become more fairly priced and are offering more value for people who need a place to inhabit.

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WYSE In times of economic uncertainty, it is important to realize that this is temporary at best and that brighter days will dawn again.

Until that happens take good care of yourselves and try to avoid the worry that can come along with this time in our economy. Many people are holding off on planned renovations, building projects and moves which is understandable in this uncertain time. It is a good time to look realistically at your space and work on items which will help maintain its value and appeal yet will not cost you a lot of out of pocket expense.

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Painting a room or rooms is always an inexpensive and instant pick up for any interior. Give your home a complete and thorough cleaning including re-treating wood finishes and cleaning and sanitizing fabrics. Giving your home a freshening up will help extend the life of the products in your home and will give the interior a fresh, new feeling.

Maintain and clean appliances by clearing out traps where dust can build up including the backs of fridges and stoves and the lint traps and hoses of dryers.

It will help extend the life and look of the items in your home.

Keeping taps and sinks cleaned regularly will keep hard water from damaging the items in your bathrooms and kitchens. I have seen sinks ruined by dripping taps and exposure to chemicals and uncleanliness.

Spend time to look at these often overlooked

items and you will save yourself many dollars in future expensive replacements.

The same is true for textiles such as carpets and upholstery.

Regular maintenance and cleaning/ conditioning will extend the life and give you more wear out of your household items. Carpet requires cleaning every 18-24 months and weekly vacuuming while upholstered furniture should be cleaned yearly to remove dirt and debris which abrade fibres and causes premature wear.

Leather furniture needs regular conditioning cream and hardwood should be cleaned and conditioned on a regular schedule.

Your home is worth preserving and caring for which is an inexpensive alternative to a big renovation project. You will be amazed at the life expectancy of a well maintained home.

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What the heck is mortgage default insurance?

So when you are getting a mortgage you start to learn about terms that you become somewhat familiar with but only because they seem to be forced upon you.

This week I am going to take a look at mortgage default insurance and everything you should know.

Mortgage default insurance protects the mortgage lenders in case you default on your mortgage but the cost is yours I’m afraid. If a default were to happen, the mortgage insurer has guaranteed the lender will not take a loss on the loan.

There are three mortgage insurers in Canada. We have the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. AKA CMHC, Genworth and Canada Guaranty. They all work in the same way really but have slightly different criteria as to which loans they will insure.

Most of the time we think of mortgage default insurance as for borrowers putting less than 20% of the purchase price down. The premium amounts are calculated as follows: Standard Premium Rate Chart LTV Ratio Premium Rate

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PIKKERT This is the base line for the premium rates. There will be an increase for self-employed people who cannot verify their employment income as per traditional guidelines. There will also be an increase premium if you are purchasing a second home as a vacation property or for a family member.

The math is calculated as follows: - Purchase price less the down payment plus the mortgage insurance premium.

The total amount becomes what you are borrowing from the lender though so that you do not have to come up with that premium out of pocket.

- If you end up selling and moving within the first two years you can port a percentage of the premium with you so that you do not have to incur the entire amount again.

- One thing many people are unaware of is that even if you put the full 20% down, the lender may apply for the mortgage default insurance anyway. This is to increase the security they and their investors have in regards to the mortgage.

Most of the time the insurance premium in these cases are covered by the lender but in special circumstances, such as a rental property, you may still be required to pay it.

- The mortgage insurers are backed by the Government of Canada which means that our government is actually guaranteeing the loan. This exposure to the housing market is why they keep stepping in to change the mortgage rules and why it seems harder and harder to qualify these days.

One perk to the whole thing is this. If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments because of illness or job loss, you have a strong ally in your corner. It

is far less costly for a mortgage insurer to attempt to work with you then it is for them to cover the costs of you defaulting.

At the first sign of trouble call you lender and figure out which mortgage insurer you are with so you can get them on board. No one wants to see you lose your home.

So there you have it. Mortgage default insurance in a nutshell.

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

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PLEASE NOTE: our NEW ClassiÀed’s hours are now Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

PS2 with games, $60; Dreamcast with games, $50; and SONY DVD surround sound system, $40. 403-782-3847

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FREE - great for Àrewood free truck loads of black poplar logs. You pick up.

Very close to Red Deer.

403-392-8385.

LADIES size 6 knee length black chiffon dress, Canadian made, still tagged at $125.

Asking $30. 403-348-0201

Electronics

Firewood

CALL CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300 classiÀeds@reddeerexpress.com

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30 RED DEER EXPRESS Misc. for Sale

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100 VHS movies, $75 for all. 403-885-5020 2 ELECTRIC LAMPS, $20.

403-885-5020 COLEMAN Camp stove, 2 burner Propane, older, with stand. $30. 587-876-2914 DANBY air conditioner, new in box, 8000 btu, with remote, Àts in window, $180. 403-358-5568 NEW Espresso coffee machine, $40.

403-358-5568 OFFICIAL set of horseshoes and pegs, $50; new 2 ton trolley jack, $20; Coleman 2 burner camp stove, $45; Coleman EasiLite lantern, $40; and standing rotating fan, $20.

403-358-5568 SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext.

400OT. SHOES, ladies size 37, summer Áat slingback, Rieker, anti-stress. Off white leather. Sides are open weave, worn once for a wedding. Regular $185.

Asking $80. 587-876-2914 SHOWER doors, set with frosted design. $50.obo; 100+ feet of eavestrough with fasteners, white. $50. obo. 403-746-5123 SUN Lightfoot Pedometer and Áashlight, never used, $30. 587-876-2914

Misc. for Sale

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THREE patio chairs, $5 each; wooden pink stool, $5; dresser with 4 drawers, $5; 2 shelf bookcase, $5; mukluks, size 8 - 8 1/2, $40; and chandelier from Venice, $100. 403-347-0325 WATER HOSE REEL, $35. 403-885-5020 WINE making equip. ~ 2 glass carboys, mixing attachment for electric drill, 4 dozen wine bottles, wine corker, siphon rod/hose, and stirring spoon. $125.

403-348-0201

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

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Sporting Goods

BRAND name roller blades, extra vented, size EU38, $20; and 10 speed bike, asking $5, good for parts. 403-348-0201 SLALOM SKI. Vintage (circa 1960’s) wooden “Ski Slipper” $40 (Àrm).

Call (403) 342-7908.

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Grain, Feed Hay

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

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Houses/ Duplexes

Suites

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Condos/ Townhouses

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2 BDRM. 1400 sq. ft. 2009 condo w/att. single garage, Ironstone Way Ref’s req’d.

No pets, utils. Rent neg. newly reno’d.403-728-3688 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

2 BDRM. townhouse/ condo, 5 appls., 2 blocks from Collicutt Centre. $1150/mo. + utils., inclds. condo fees. 403-616-3181

Condos/ Townhouses

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WANTED 1200 + Sq.ft.

2 Bedroom BLOWOUT for $899/month! Receive CONDO in one of the three Medican buildings down$500 on Move-In Day! town. Call Kim Argent @ One FREE year of RE/MAX real estate central Telus cable & internet. alberta 403-357-4525 Cat friendly.

1(888)784-9279 leasing@rentmidwest.com Manufactured Plaza Apartments

Homes

2 BEDROOM ground level suite in new home, 9 ft. ceilings, close to walking path, 5 appliances, in-Áoor heat, 2 parking stalls, Timberstone area, nonsmoking, no pets, mature tenants desired, $900 mnth + utilities.

403-307-0816

MORRISROE MANOR Rental incentives avail.

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

403-596-2444

1/2 DUPLEX, 5 1/2 bdrms., PENHOLD 1 bdrm., 4 2 full baths, new windows, appls., inclds. heat & water, dble. garage, fenced. $1500. mo./d.d. or for Sale no pets, $760/mo. 348-6594 $298,000. 403-782-5349 GLENDALE, 1/2 duplex, 2 bdrm., $900. rent/s.d., incld’s utils. Mature adults only, n/s, no pets, recently reno’d. Avail. Aug. 1.

403-740-6253

Farms/Land Wanted

PENHOLD, deluxe 3 bdrm., hrdwd. Árs., inclds. heat and water, $1100. 403-348-6594

THE NORDIC

Rental incentives avail.

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

403-596-2444

Rooms For Rent

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$425. MO/D.D. incld’s everything. 403-342-1834 or 587-877-1883 after 2:30 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

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CrossCountry Homes.

Summer Clearance - save over $12,000 on select show homes available for quick possession, or we’ll design your custom home ready for September. Visit us in Acheson.

780-470-8000 www.crosscountryhomes.com

Buildings For Sale

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LOOKING FOR a shop?

Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices.

For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

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Cars

EMPLOYEE PRICING

is Back!

Come see me for the BEST prices in town!

Kevin Clark • 403.396.0778 kevin.clark@camclarkford.com

2005 CROWN Vic LX, full load, leather, 96,000 kms. $6300. 403-358-3721

Gasoline Alley • Red Deer County

www.camclarkfordreddeer.com

Need a

$5800.

2006 Buick Lucerne, 4 dr. full load, luue tooth, remote start, Harold 403-350-6800

Motorcycles

Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

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Check status of 3 government grants/assistance worth up to $5000 or more EACH and CHECK BIG IRON’S $5000 WINTER DISCOUNT PACKAGE Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment 12345

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator

1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) *Big Iron drills all winter long* *check rig availability in your area

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

STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Madness Sale - Crazy Prices On Now!” 20x19 $5,645. 25x27 $6,424.

28x29 $7,558. 32x33 $10,297. 42x47 $15,590.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

Lots For Sale

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SERGE’S HOMES

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

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

but short of cash??

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at www.1800bigiron.com

2012 BURGMAN 650, heated seat/handles, 6000 kms. $8500. 403-348-8171

RUPERTSLAND INSTITUTE MÉTIS JOB FINDERS CLUB Finding employment is in itself a full-time job, which may be easier if done with a group of people. This three-week program is designed to teach you the most effective means of finding work in this tough economy.

Learn how to tap into the “hidden job market”!

Call Métis Training to Employment for details:

2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC

1-888-48-MÉTIS

LOADED, 44,600 KMS.

MINT CONDITION

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

(1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

$7600. o.b.o.

(403)318-4653 Red Deer

e Squeezthe MOST out of your advertising dollars

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Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $

2 BDRM., 1240 sq. ft., 1-1/2 baths, Blackfalds, fenced, $1100. Avail.

Sept. 1. 403-505-8310 MORRISROE 2 storey townhouse, 3 bdrm., 1 1/2 bath, large kitchen, no pets, n/s, fenced yard, 403-342-6374, 396-6610

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S e r v i c e D i r e c t o r y To advertise your service or business here, call 403.309.3300 Contractors

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

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...Free est.

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197

Financial

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GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

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

Health Care

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Relief from Stress, Anxiety, Pain ….. contact DrLyla.ca: 403-597-4828 for Chinese TuiNa Massage and/or Acupuncture house or ofÀce calls available Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

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

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

Misc.

Services

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Misc.

Services

1290

Personal Services

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Decorators FREE SCRAP and truck removal including farm machinery. We pay cash at our yard.

1-780-914-7560; www.sturgeonbusparts.ca.

REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide ClassiÀeds.

Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less).

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JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888 LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Plumbing & Heating

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JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER Exc. @ Reno’s, Plumb Pro Geary 403-588-2619

Roofing

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

Call 1-888-263-8254 PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

WCB covered, fully Licensed & Insured.

403-896-4869 QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s RooÀng. Re-rooÀng specialist. Fully insured.

Insurance claims welcome.

10 yr. warranty on all work.

403-350-7602

Yard Care

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YARD CARE Call Ryan @ 403-348-1459

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

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

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

www.reddeerexpress.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

RED DEER EXPRESS 31

View the Clues Contest

Read to Win!

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

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

403-986-6820 403-347-1707 403-343-3238 403-872-8516 403-346-0021

________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________

Enter in person at the Red Deer Express #121, 5301 - 43 St.

WIN A $25.00 GIFT CARD TO DINO’S 3121 49 Ave #130, Red Deer

403-347-5585

DRAW DATE: JULY 27TH @ NOON

HOW TO PLAY:

June Winner: Shelley Brubaker

Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

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Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ #121, 5301 - 43 St.

403-346-3356

ACROSS 1. Not nearby 5. Sail-holding pole 9. Nevertheless 12. Parasitic insects 13. Dividing preposition 14. Raw mineral 15. Large quantity 16. Cease to go 17. Iron or Bronze 18. Senior 20. Heed 22. Variety of language 24. Sack 27. ____ lodge 28. Hotel offering 32. Had unpaid bills 34. Sprite

YOUR ONE 2015 Chevrolet Trax 2LT AWD

2014 Ford Mustang Convertible

SHOP 2012 GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab

36. Ship’s jail 37. Narrow lane 39. Brewery brew 41. ____ party 42. Eye makeup 45. Kiss 48. Most sensible 52. Majestic tree 53. Leftover dish 55. Boundless joy 56. Half of a bikini 57. Faithful 58. Florida Key, e.g.

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DOWN 1. Furthermore 2. Satisfy 3. Scored on serve 4. Marry again 5. Error 6. Hill insect 7. Mink wrap 8. Subjects 9. Schooner 10. Strong impulse 11. MTV viewer 19. Family member, for short 21. Pencil remainder 23. Pale purple 24. Long scarf 25. Leather punch 26. Hair goo

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Over 150 New & Used vehicles!

2015 Cadillac ATS Premuim Coupe

www.weidnermotors.ca 5640 Hwy 2A, Lacombe, AB

403.782.3626 #15P039

Loaded, oadded ed, Leather, Remote Starte Starter!

$23,900

#16P012

Premium Pr rem e ium Package, Leather!

$29,900

#15N278A

Loaded, GFX Edition, Leather, Sunroof!

$35,900

#16P011

AWD, Leather,, Sunroof!

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$42,900

*Cashh prices i are plus l tax. SSee dealer for ddetails. t il

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

7130 50 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 6A5

*All rebates to dealer, O.A.C. 0% available on #645758. Discounts available on select makes/models.

Sale price of #501822 does not include applicable taxes. Sale ends July 30, 2016. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.

See dealer for full details.

s ’ T I ! k Bac Exclusively at

Over

200

Winners & Counting

‘60’’ PUTT WINS

5,000.00

$

60’ Putt: $5,000 • 50’ Putt: $4,000 • 40’ Putt: $3,000 • 30’ Putt: $2,000 20’ Putt: $1,000 • 10’ Putt: $300 Cam Bucks • Tap In: $50 Cam Bucks

www.camclarkfordreddeer.com

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Allen Bachor

Jeff Warriner

Jordan Courtright

Save as much as

$15,965.00

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10,000 sq.ft. Body Shop is now open!

Clayton Masur

Remote Starter Specials

Garland Jones

2016 Ford d Edge d AWD

2017 Ford Explorer Sport

#16T1803

#17T5460

SEL, Leather!

Ecoboost!

MSRP $44,789.00 Employee Price James Spencer

39,933

$

$

+ tax

SAVE

MSRP $56,609.00

4,856.00

*

Employee Price

50,708

$

$

+ tax

SAVE

5,981.00

Kory Stonehouse

2016 Ford F150 Supercrew XLT #16T7558

2016 Ford F350 Super Duty Platinum

4x4, Ecoboost, Tow Package!

Diesel, Crewcab, 4x4!

MSRP $48,074.00 Employee Price

*

instalLED!

36,190

$

$

+ tax

SAVE

#16T7558

11,884.00

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MSRP $85,049.00 Employee Price

$

69,084

*Available Putt for Dough prizes on purchase or lease of new or preowned vehicle. Putting starts at 60’ dropping in increments of 10’ till putt is made at tap in. $15,965 off 2016 Super Duty Diesel Platinum, #16T7558. Remote Starters are available on most makes and models and includes installation. All rebates to dealer including Costco, delivery allowance and O.A.C. Cash prices are plus applicable taxes, payments available, O.A.C. Preowned cash prices are plus applicable taxes. *1 B/W payment financed over 84 months, 5.99%, $0 down, O.A.C. *2 B/W payments over 72 months, 5.99%, $0 down, O.A.C. COB of #U30959 is $8100.82. Velocity Prices do not include applicable taxes, financing available O.A.C. Ends July 30, 2016.

Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. See dealer for full details.

Gasoline Alley • Red Deer County

Kevin Clark

403.343.FORD(3673) • www.camclarkfordreddeer.com

$

SAVE

15,965.00* Doug Maygard

+ tax

looking for

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Over to cho ose from!

Preowned?

2014 Ford Escape SE

2014 Ford Escape SE

#U30191, 2.0L, 4x4!

#U30697, 1.6L 4x

4!

E VELOCITY PRIC *

$

Only 55,148kms!

22,322

VELOCITY P RICE Only 72,775kms!

20,788

$

i 2014 Mitsubish E Lancer S

2015 Toyota Tu T n CrewMax Platin dra um #U30787, 1794 Editi

#U30807, AWD!

on!

E VELOCITY PRIC *

VELOCITY PRIC E Only 41,299kms!

49,622

$

$

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Only 31,922kms!

d 2016 Ford Explorer XLT

##U30818, V6, A uto., A/C

E VELOCITY PRIC * Only 8,277kms!

43,996

VELOCITY P RICE Only 65,305kms!

24,668

$

ition, 4x4, V8! #U30895, Overland Ed

#U30845, Diesel!

Only 73,117kms!

58,746

$

*

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Jeep Grand 2011 J Cherokee

2015 Ford F35 Crew Cab Platin 0 um

VELOCITY PRIC E

16,478

2013 Ford E dge SEL AWD

oof, Navigation #U330813, 4x4, Moonr

$

*

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Every purchase

$

allows you to Only 99,312ms!

28,806

Gasoline Alley • Red Deer County 403.343.FORD(3673) • www.camclarkfordreddeer.com