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ENTERTAINING - Rusty from Zap Circus had a little fun with the audience at the annual CentreFest street performer festival this past weekend. The festival featured performers from all over the world.

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Dancers travel to New York to learn origin of hip hop Students from Pound It Hip Hop Studio learn from the world’s best

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number of local dancers recently took the trip of a lifetime to learn from some of the best in the world.

Twenty hip hop dancers aged seven to 32 from Pound It Hip Hop Studio in Red Deer landed in New York City last month. “We have always been very interested in the history of hip hop which came from New York,� said Rico Martinez, owner of Pound It Hip Hop Studio, which has been open in Red Deer for three years. “Hip hop originated in the late 70s and early 80s from people who were struggling. People used it for something positive and that is how they came up with this dance we do now. The original style of hip hop is called break dancing or B-boying. “I just knew I had to bring my students to New York to see and learn what it was all about.�

The group attended a festival called Street Style Lab which was put together by some people in France to bring it to New York. On the last day of the weeklong festival, dancers from Pound It Hip Hop Dance Studio participated in a battle called Step Ya Game Up. “It was just amazing,� said Martinez. “One of our young dancers made it to top eight. We competed with dancers from Japan, France, Italy - all over the world. It was amazing to see our dancers from Red Deer competing.�

The festival included a number of classes as well as panel discussions and tours throughout the week, according to the Street Style Lab web site.

As part of their trip to New York, the Red Deer dancers got to learn from the best in the world. “We learned from Rock Steady Crew and we learned from Crazy Legs,� said Martinez. “We also learned from dancers who danced with Michael Jackson in Do You Remember the Time video and Thriller.

They learned from the best of the best in the world - hands down.�

He added the opportunity to take his students to New York is something that he’ll never forget. “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The kids didn’t understand, I kept telling them about the stories and it’s not the same to hear the stories as it is to experience them,� said Martinez. “They don’t say much, but just by looking at them, it meant a lot to the kids (to be able to take this trip). We’ve talked about it before and I’ve talked about the stories since day one - it was amazing and they were grateful.�

For Martinez, it was all the more amazing that he could experience New York

BUST A MOVE - Dancers practice their moves at the Pound It Hip Hop Studio. They recently jetted off to New York for a once in a lifetime experience.

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and the birthplace of hip hop with his students. “It means everything for me. What I do, I am passionate about and I really appreciate and I am thankful to be able to take them there so they can see it. It means so much to me.�

One of the areas the group travelled to was the Bronx. “We went and saw the graffiti that was there and they had a chance to meet with people there and explained how rough it was. It was awesome and it was just amazing,� said Martinez.

He added the trip would not have been possible without the support of the parents of the students. “It was crazy - we had to take the train everywhere and we got lost a couple of times,� he laughed. “But the parents have been so supportive of this which has been great. “We have some awesome stories. It was exciting to be there and we all had a great time together. I can say these kids

“WE LEARNED FROM ROCK STEADY CREW AND WE LEARNED FROM CRAZY LEGS. WE ALSO LEARNED FROM DANCERS WHO DANCED WITH MICHAEL JACKSON IN DO YOU REMEMBER THE TIME VIDEO AND THRILLER. THEY LEARNED FROM THE BEST OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD - HANDS DOWN.�

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Lorie Nichols missing for five months

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS The search continues for a Red Deer woman that went missing more than five months ago and her family is desperately seeking answers into her disappearance.

Lorie Joy Nichols, 49, was last seen on the morning of Feb. 23rd in Red Deer.

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

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

She has hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a three-quarter length charcoal winter jacket with gray/ black lace up winter boots, medium blue tight fitting jeans with discernible tears to the knees and thighs.

She is believed to have a gray woolen loose fitting toque and an over shoulder dark green/black strapped bag with white and yellow lettering.

“At this point it truly is a mystery,” said Greg, adding

LORIE NICHOLS the search for Lorie remains active. “Your thoughts go from knowing she has free will and due to the lack of sightings around town, maybe she’s not even local anymore in which case it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack. But we haven’t stopped looking and we haven’t given up. It is very important to us to have her home.

“I’m reminded every day when you see someone missing on the news. It really hits close to home.

I understand what these people are going through and how difficult it is for family and friends.”

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

Anyone with information on Lorie’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

END OF AN ERA - Demolition has begun on the beloved Red Deer Arena, a community staple since its opening in 1952. The official goodbye party was held on April 8th this year with construction of the new facilities expected to be complete in 2018. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express

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Thoughts on the journey to the White House One has to wonder what goes through the minds of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton when they wake up these mornings.

Both conventions are done. They’re both now officially the presidential nominees for their respective parties. So what’s left?

A few months of what will no doubt be a nasty, blistering and flat-out war between the two leaders as they finally square off against each other, trying to eke out enough support to oust the other.

These days, Clinton is enjoying a bit of a bump in support post-convention. But what is distressing the talking heads on CNN and other news shows is just how close these two ultimately are in the polls. It’s indeed a bizarre time in American politics, and adding to that sense of the surreal is that it’s constantly pointed out how these two people also have high unlikability and unfavourability factors. Yet here are the two who Americans will have to support this November.

That said, there is little now that is likely

to change the outcome of this election.

It’s really anybody’s guess who will win.

Supporters on both sides are solidly behind their leader, and it seems that nothing much will change that. The public at large doesn’t seem to be getting too excited about Clinton’s email fiasco, for one thing. And it also doesn’t seem to matter what Trump says or does, no matter how apparently outrageous it is. It only makes his supporters ‘support’ him that much more.

The key event coming up will be when these two square off for debates - that’s when the gloves will really come off - and where the questions will hopefully revolve around policy and not deviate into a bunch of other meaningless issues and arguments.

Both must be forcefully tested on questions of foreign policy, for example, and that’s likely where Clinton can’t wait to get her proverbial hands on Trump.

Many say that she will likely ‘mop the floor’ with him in that particular topic, as he won’t have folks around him to turn to

at that given moment. Admittedly, Clinton has far more experience in this area.

At the end of the day, one wonders really what either of these people will really bring to the average American. It’s easy to see why Trump has garnered the support that he has, when you think about millions of Americans who say the system is broken and just isn’t working for them anymore.

Many are at the same place they were 20 years ago, it’s been reported, and people are demanding some sort of change. Along comes Trump who is so black and white and is decidedly not politically correct, and for many that’s a refreshing and irresistible change of pace.

To them, Clinton represents the same old, same old. An entrenched bureaucrat who has simply been around the halls of power for too long and likely won’t change a whole lot.

But it’s hard to remember a time when two people - so very different from each other - with a multitude of flaws and bag-

gage and unlikability - are trying be the next leader of the United States of America.

Another interesting observation is that for Americans, likability seems to be a huge factor in selecting a leader. In Canada, we’re not sure that’s totally the case. We tend to vote, it seems, for the leader as a whole not just whether we like him or not. We’re not looking for a cozy friendship, we are looking for someone with the smarts and experience to run a country.

Also, in Canada we don’t seem to be as mesmerized by celebrity and money as our American counterparts are. How else can one really explain Arnold Schwarzenegger ending up as governor of California? Not to say he was a total flop, but it’s amazing that an actor could end up in that position.

Really, we may have our issues in Canada and complain about our politicians, but we can be thankful we aren’t facing such an uncertain November as our American neighbours are. The world could look very different the morning of Nov. 9th.

Why are so many Canadians using food banks?

Canadian households are paying more for a nutritious basket of food and rising prices hit low-income households hardest – especially those receiving government assistance.

Food Banks Canada estimates that just over 850,000 Canadians use a food bank on a monthly basis.

The ability to afford food is increasingly problematic. Average prices run as high as $900 a month for a family of four in major cities like Vancouver and Toronto. This increased cost, along with escalating housing prices and stagnant incomes, has certainly contributed to rising food bank use.

Simple access to food also remains a problem in Canada. That’s especially true in areas of poverty where an overreliance on convenience stores often results in higher prices,

Jino

DISTASIO fewer options and poorer diets.

Studies over the last several years reveal that several major Canadian cities have ‘food deserts’ that make accessing nutritious food difficult.

The term ‘food desert’ describes geographic areas with limited access to healthy food because the distance to the nearest supermarket is in excess of one km. Living far from healthier options forces many Canadians to fall back on higher-priced convenience stores or to find ways to get to food stores

elsewhere. Both options are costly.

But it turns out that locating poor food environments is more complex than just identifying food deserts.

The simple measurement of food deserts doesn’t account for areas of the country where nutritious options are nearby but poverty prevents people from being able to make better choices.

In other words, food insecurity is an even bigger problem than we think.

My colleagues and I at the University of Winnipeg’s Institute of Urban Studies developed a more realistic measure of food insecurity – and the results are troubling. In our model, along with distance and access to food options, we include socio-economic measures such as the percentage of the labour force that does not drive, the unemployment rate, and income

and education levels. This approach ensures a more fulsome picture of food insecurity at the neighbourhood level – and the picture is not pretty.

In Winnipeg, for example, we calculated a neighbourhood’s physical and economic access to healthy food by mapping those areas with no access to supermarkets – the traditional measure of food deserts.

But we found that while distance remains a barrier in certain areas, income and affordability present bigger obstacles.

In other words, many Canadian families experience food insecurity because they can’t afford food, not because they can’t find a place to buy it near them.

We identified, mapped and classified ‘food mirages’ instead. ‘Food mirages’ are places where persons live near a healthy food source

but are unable to buy it due to cost.

Our new method of calculation allows us to recognize those truly at risk for food insecurity. In the inner city of Winnipeg, 60,000 people live in neighbourhoods defined as severe food mirages where significant socio-economic hardship may affect their ability to afford healthy food despite good proximity to supermarkets. It also helps us eliminate neighbourhoods with affluent residents who have the means to purchase food whether it is nearby or not; they are not really food deserts and do not present a significant concern.

Why is this finding significant?

Simply having policies to encourage more grocery stores in urban areas will not necessarily solve food insecurity issues. Instead, we need to shift our think-

ing toward measures that support income growth, such as increased educational options or job training.

There are no shortcuts.

Ending food insecurity means lifting people out of poverty.

In the end, while many cities have food deserts that limit healthier choices by distance, our study has added to the discussion by demonstrating that the presence of food is only one factor. Far too many live close enough to see through the windows of grocery stores but are forced to walk by, en route to the nearest food bank.

Jino Distasio is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork. ca, an associate professor of Geography at the University of Winnipeg and director of the Institute of Urban Studies. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Mustard Seed seeking more volunteer help

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS The Mustard Seed in Red Deer is on the lookout for volunteer help in a number of capacities.

Short-term volunteer opportunities include meal preparation volunteer - help prep and cook meals for the 200 guests Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 – 4:30 p.m. Four people per shift are needed.

These prep sessions also run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with two people required for that shift.

Long-term volunteer opportunities include the role of office support volunteer whose duties include answering phone calls, monitoring emails and general office support. Staff are looking for minimum commitment of once a week for three months. Also, they are looking for Bible study volunteers to lead small weekly Bible studies with guests of The Mustard Seed around meal times. Shifts would run from 4 – 4:30 p.m. once a week on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. Email volunteerreddeer@theseed.ca to express interest.

Meanwhile, plans are quickly taking shape for how things will look at the former Loaves and Fishes, which transferred its assets to the Calgary-based The Mustard Seed earlier this summer. The Loaves and Fishes Benevolent Society closed its doors at the end of June releasing a statement at the time saying the organization had struggled for the past number of years with a lack of financial resources.

“We’re always going to need people to help serve dinner,” said Byron Bradley, director of Central Alberta for The Mustard Seed. “But we also created that new time

slot for meal preparations.”

Meanwhile, the office (and donation drop-off times) are as follows - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bradley said that so far, the reception to The Mustard Seed has been very positive.

“The community has been responding very well,” he said. “We’ve seen a lot of returning volunteers - especially from the church community - but also from the community at large,” he said. “People are coming in time and time again to help us and they keep saying, ‘We’re here for you’.

“Our guests are continually telling us how much they appreciate us, with comments like, ‘We feel very safe here, we feel very supported here, we feel like we have more hope for the future’. Those comments come up often, and they are wonderful to hear.

“People are just really appreciating some of the small changes that we have been making,” he said. “We’ve also been focusing on outreach,” he added, referring to the community around The Mustard Seed. ”We’re reaching up to 50 people everyday in the community one-on-one, and we are bringing them bottled water and snacks and sometimes some sandwiches. So instead of people just coming here, we are going to them and trying to meet them where they are at.”

Meanwhile, there is a need for bottled water, Bradley said. They also need donations of turkey and ground beef, too. “We’re open to any kind of food donation, but on our web site we always keep an updated list of what our most needed items are.”

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The Berry Architectural PCN Wellness Ride will be holding our 8th annual ride on Aug. 6th. Central Alberta Brain Injury Society and Canadian Mental Health Association are seeking your help to promote health and wellness in our community. Participants can choose, 10, 25, 50 and 100 kms. For more information go to www.wellnessride.ca.

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available online at www.reddeerhospice.com or call Lori Dufresne at 403-309-4344 to purchase tickets or donate a handbag.

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.

Gaetz & Sunnybrook United churches present United Kids

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

Proceeds will provide medical care for rescue cats. For more information, email whiskerrescue@live.com or phone Diane at 403-318-9448. The garage sale will be held at the Pidherney

Hearing Loss Support Group!

Please join us as we discuss the highs, lows and laughs of living with hearing loss, hearing aids, gadgets and more. We meet the third Sunday of the month from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at 2300 Danielle Drive, Red Deer.

Bring your own beverage and indoor shoes. Tell a friend!

Become a proactive member of your Bring a friend! $2.00 drop-in community by training as a victim of crime fee. Need more info? Text Advocate! Develop friendships, network, 403-872-1958. Email: desiree@ and gain personal satisfaction from hearinreddeer.ca. Phone 403making a difference in the lives of others.

356-1598. Everyone is welcome!

For further information check out Central Alberta Mopar Association our website or call Gloria at 403-885-3355 is having its 22nd annual show/ shine at the northeast corner of Parkland Mall on Aug13th It is open to any Chrysler family Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society serves residents of vehicle. Breakfast and lunch will Lacombe County, Blackfalds, Clive, Springbrook, and Red Deer County be available on site. Spectators are encouraged to bring a donation to the Food Bank. Show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 per vehicle, lots of door House has a jam session on Aug. Camp 2016: GROWING UP! Aug. Curling Centre (4725 - 43rd St.) prizes and plaques. For info call 13th at 1:30 p.m. Fun contact 8th-12th, 9 a.m. to noon at For more information, email Ron 403-318-6888 or Robin at 14-01279.indd 1 runs every Wednesday 12/05/14 8:32 AM bridge Gaetz Memorial United Church whiskerrescue@live.com.

403-340-1260 or visit centralalat 1 p.m. Cost is $3.50. Whist is 4758 Ross St. - ages 5-11; games, The Annual Dahlia and Gladiolus bertamopar.com. Meet and 14-01279.indd 12/05/14 8:32byAM every1Friday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is crafts, Bible stories, and music Show, hosted the Alberta greet is Friday, Aug 12th from $4. Tournament on Aug. 19th exploring the theme of ‘Growing Dahlia and Gladiolus Society 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Village Mall at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $6. 500 is Up’; parent and youth volunteers (ADGS), happens Aug. 27th and A&W across from Parkland Mall. every Monday and Wedneswelcome! To register, call 403Sunday, Aug. 28th at Bower We encourage all gardeners to day at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $4 and 347-2244 (Gaetz) or 403-347Place Shopping Centre. Judging enter into our Flower & Garden there is a tourney on Aug. 6073 (Sunnybrook). Registration of exhibits will begin SaturShow held Aug. 18th at Festival 29th at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $6. forms available on Gaetz or day at 11 a.m. The show will Hall. Free to enter and enjoy There are only 100 tickets left Sunnybrook Offices or at www. be open to the public during some friendly competition. for Red Deer Hospice’s Sunreal gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.

Bower Place Shopping Centre Prizes to be won are donated Sunflower Ladies’ HandBAG ca. Cost – freewill offering. hours. The ADGS is a non-profit by local businesses. Check out Lunch on Sept. 21st. This popular The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm society promoting the culture www.reddeergardenclub for event at the Sheraton Hotel Museum are presenting their and development of dahlias and viewing the show guide. Please features a delicious three-course annual Lunch at the Farm events gladiolus. The dahlias and glads join us. Dropping off exhibits lunch, entertainment, and the between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. are grown in gardens in Alberta. begin Aug. 17th from 5 p.m. to opportunity to bid on 25 deon alternating Wednesdays Our website is www. alberta8:30 p.m. and Aug. 18th from signer handbags. Each table will Aug. 10th and Aug. 31st and dahliaandgladsociety.com for 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Admission is feature a new designer handbag Sept. 14th. Guests can relax in show booklet and staging times. free. Open for public viewing as a center piece and luncheon their 1889 Hanna Log House and Check out our new photography begins at 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. guests will have the opportunity enjoy a served lunch, including section added this year. BeginThe Red Deer Public Library First to bid on the bags in a sealed homemade pie with ice cream ner growers are encouraged to Thursdays in the Snell presents auction format. Bids will be not and musical entertainment. The enter in the beginner (interme‘Vikings On The Prairie: Story, be visible to other guests and afternoon features a guided diate) classes for all sections.

Poetry and Song’ with Karen at the end of the luncheon the wagon ride showcasing the For further information contact Gummo and Cheryl Cooney highest bidder on each bag will history of Sunnybrook Farm MuLarry Quintilio at 403-346-8401.

Aug. 4th from 12:15 - 1 p.m. take it home. Tickets are just seum. Cost is only $12. Drop ins Email: quintiliolarry@gmail.com. in the The Snell Auditorium. $45 and the luncheon runs from are welcome, but larger groups Eckville Quilt Show & Sale runs No admission charge. A free noon - 2 p.m. to easily fit into are encouraged to reserve a Aug. 26th-27th at the Eckville will donation will be acceptthe business day! Tickets are seat by calling 403-340-3511.

Community Centre (5305 52 St. ed at the door. Coffee and

beside the green water tower) from 9 to 4 p.m. each day. We have a quilt show, quilt items for sale, bake sale and silent auction.

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

The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society is seeking volunteer board members to assist with the direction of our organization. If you are interested in joining our team, call Lorraine at 403-3413463 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.

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 403-3430091 or Sharon at 403-340-2497.

Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance 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.

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.

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Week of August 3 - 10, 2016 The Red Deer Arts Council is seeking enthusiastic board and committee volunteers to lead our organization in making Red Deer a dynamic community that celebrates the arts. The Arts Council promotes and advocates for artists and arts & culture organizations in Red Deer, encouraging and facilitating new networks and professional development to make the arts community stronger and more visible. Board Directors set the course for the organization and work with staff and the arts and business communities to achieve our goals. We are looking for a variety of skilled individuals to join the team!

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

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

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

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

to help parents help themselves and family members deal with, understand and accept their sexual and gender minority children. PFLAG is the only grassroots organization that deals with sexual and gender minority issues from a family perspective, providing support, education and resources.

The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society is seeking volunteer

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.

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Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. m.

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

If you enjoy singing Glee Club style, but feel your skills are

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

Dickson Store Museum Annual Teddy Bear Picnic, Thursday, Aug. 11th from 10:30- 2 p.m.

A beary fun day with some beary cool things to do. Crafts, games, music, and lemonade making. Bring along your Teddy Bear for the picnic lunch and 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.

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 403-3414351 or Marlene at 403-3466235. Email reddeerceliacs@yahoo.ca. Check out www.celiac.ca.

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

limited, please come and join our group of seniors who sing and play for seniors as a gift of community spirit. The Tony Connelly Singers, in their 31st year of service, welcome anyone who might enjoy singing out at seniors’ venues around the City. From September to June we prepare 10, one-hour programs filled with oldies and newer music. We practice form 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and present four to six sing outs each month. Our group is friendly, social and supportive. Please join our next practice or anytime. Call Shirley at 403-342-5904 for bookings or Betty at 403-3467316 for more information.

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

Heritage H it Lanes L Comedy C d Zone Z has h been running for two years in Red Deer. Every Thursday in The Heritage Lanes Lounge we convert it into a comedy club where we feature different headliners and up and coming local comics. The show was started as an open mic to develop the comedy scene in Red Deer. In the past those interested in doing stand up had to drive to Edmonton or Calgary, now Red Deer has more than one open mic for young budding comics to work on their material. The local comedy scene is growing and we are always looking for new comics.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

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

Parkinson Alberta Education and Support Groups - Parkinson Alberta offers groups for persons with Parkinson Disease, family members & caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills & Castor. Information 403-346-4463. www.parkinsonalberta.ca.

Living Faith Lutheran Church welcomes everyone to our Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m.

We offer Traditional and Contemporary Service with Holy Communion. Services held at Bethany CollegeSide Red Deer College. For more information, contact Ralph at 403-347-9852.

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A look at the history of Riverlands The ‘other side of the tracks’ is a well-worn phrase in the English language.

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DAWE name used for the area west of the old CPR main line, on the south side of the river. It is a district which the City has targeted for rejuvenation and redevelopment.

Riverlands first became a distinct area after the construction of the CalgaryEdmonton (CPR) railway in 1890-1891. The train tracks were a clear division between the fledgling townsite and the open lands to the west. Those western fields were generally still pasture.

One of the first businesses west of the tracks was a small sawmill, on the south bank of the river. After 1900, the sawmill was moved to what is now Bower Ponds as a new millpond could be easily created there.

During the 1890s, a sandstone quarry was opened along the riverbank, upstream from the sawmill.

The sandstone blocks were most often used for basement foundations. However, they were also used as the main building material for such structures as St. Luke’s Anglican Church.

In 1893, the annual Red Deer Fair was moved to the CPR roundhouse as that was the most spacious building in the community. An adjacent racetrack was soon added. The Fair continued to be held in Riverlands until

1902 when it moved to the new Alexandra Park on the southeast side of the Town.

In 1896, the Red Deer Creamery was built in Riverlands.

In 1904, the Western General Electric power plant was constructed on the site of the old sawmill. The Town’s water intake and filtration plant were installed next to the Western General complex.

After the City bought out the Western General in 1926 and a contract was signed with Calgary Power for cheaper hydro-electric power, the old steam plant was dismantled.

In 1907, Red Deer was designated as a main divisional point on the C&E line. Consequently, there was an extensive expansion of the railyards, including the construction of a new roundhouse, coaling trestle, railway bridge and train station. Over time, a row of grain elevators was constructed on the west side of the rail tracks.

In 1929, the City struck an agreement with the E.B. Eddy Company to build a large match factory, west of the old power plant.

However, the onset of the Great Depression caused the postponement and eventual cancellation of the project.

Nevertheless, the City kept the site vacant for many years in the hopes that the match factory project would be revived.

In the 1930s, the Red Deer City Yards were relocated to a new site at the foot of the West Park hill. Some of the buildings in the new yards

HISTORIC PLACE - The Riverlands area, looking southwest, 1956. The large building on the left is the Alpha Plant (Central Alberta Dairy Pool). The two bridges on the right are the Gaetz Avenue traffic bridge and the CPR railway bridge.

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came from the old HydroPete Refinery on the hill.

Following the Second World War, Red Deer’s position as a transportation and distribution hub was greatly increased. Much more warehouse and industrial space was urgently needed.

Hence, an extensive warehouse and light industrial area developed in Riverlands throughout the 1950s. In the early 1960s, the City Yards were moved farther north to a larger site which was also closer to the river.

After the Riverside and Golden West Industrial Parks were developed north of the river in the 1960s, new industrial and warehouse companies began to move to those locations instead of increasingly cramped Riverlands area.

The next big change occurred in the late 1980s and early 1990s with the relocation of the CPR line and railyards to a new location on the west side of the City.

This opened up a large area for redevelopment. One of the first major projects was the construction of the new Superstore complex.

Over time, other new retail, service and residential buildings have been constructed. In the past few years, the City yards have been relocated to a large new site on the northeast side of the City, opening up even more land for redevelopment in Riverlands.

Currently, plans are being put in place to foster more new growth and to enhance Riverlands as a highly attractive area in the heart of the community.

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JYSK RED DEER GETS A NEW LOOK Canadian retailer JYSK celebrates 20th anniversary International retailer JYSK Bed-Bath-Home celebrates 20 years in Canada by Re-Opening its Red Deer store this Saturday. “We at the Red Deer store have been working hard to offer our customers a unique shopping experience,”said store Manager Laura Lovelock.

“We value excellent customer service, great pricing and enjoy educating our customers with our extensive product knowledge and expertise. This renovation offers our colleagues and guests alike, not only a fresh new look, but a wealth of merchandise set up as you would like to see it in your own home.“ On Saturday, August 6th JYSK Red Deer invites all their customers to come see the new look and the great Grand Opening deals. The first 100 customers get a Free $25 JYSK Gift Card. Customers are sure to find great bargains this weekend on furniture, mattresses, bath and bedding products, outdoor living items and home décor.

At JYSK, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort and style for affordability,” says Lynne Williams, the company’s director of advertising. “Because we buy very large volumes around the world, we can offer our customers the lowest prices possible.”

Founded in 1979 by Lars Larsen, JYSK got its start as a bedding retailer when it opened the doors of its flagship store in Aarhus, Denmark.

Over the years, the company steadily expanded its product line and its presence internationally to become one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world with more than 2,300 stores in 41 countries.

pick up their selections at their local store. “We aim to make the shopping experience as hassle-free as possible, so we try to provide a number of purchasing options for our customers.”

Twenty years ago, the company expanded to Canada, opening its first store in Coquitlam, BC in 1996, and today there are 53 stores across the country. “We are excited to be celebrating 20 years in Canada and bringing our Scandinavian influence to the Canadian marketplace,” says Williams, noting that JYSK plans to add another 10 stores in the next two years.

While bedding continues to be a mainstay at JYSK, the retailer wants to be known as the experts in sleeping and living. Offering a broad spectrum of furnishing options for all rooms of the home — living room, kitchen, bedroom, dining, home office, bath and increasingly popular, the outdoors.

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“All of our chat sets are very popular, and are easy to pair with our colourful cushions, lanterns and umbrellas,” says Williams. The lanterns are available in traditional, vintage, and contemporary Danish-inspired designs, with prices starting at $9.99.

“In Canada, for example, we try to target customers who have mid range budgets. They are looking for alternatives to the more pricey options out there, and we feel we provide that through reliable quality, an easy shopping experience and competent sales staff.”

Contemporary, Scandinavian design at affordable prices: JYSK is the smart choice for savvy consumers.

At JYSK, customers discover a relaxed atmosphere. “Our stores have an intimate feel to them, which is a nice alternative to the big-box experience,” says Williams. Customers can also shop online, then

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JYSK’s buying team travel the world to acquire the best deals, and the company’s reputation continues to grow as they pass on the savings to customers. As well, JYSK customizes its products to the unique needs in each country and market.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2016

ENTERTAINMENT Hanna artist’s stellar works on display in Kiwanis Gallery

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Sometimes people can walk into a gallery and the art that is being exhibited strikes them in a deep, personal and unexpected ways. That’s likely the case with the ‘Highways of Alberta: Paintings by Greg Pyra’ which is currently on display in the Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library downtown branch.

The exhibit, also hosted by the Red Deer Arts Council, shows through to Aug. 21st.

Pyra’s style is simply mesmerizing as one ponders the images of service stations, fast food spots and service vehicles set in some instances on lonely landscapes, highways or silent stretches of Alberta’s prairie communities, there is almost a palpable sense of nostalgia.

Skies also play a major part in many of the works - backdrops of crystal-clear colour that beautifully add to the sense of ‘aloneness’ that is at the heart of the subject matter.

Pyra likens life to a journey, and the sense of being on a journey - with many of these homegrown sites and sounds in the province sadly vanishing - shines through all the more. It’s a poignant exhibit - personal and absolutely meaningful.

As to the sites represented within this exhibit, there’s a spiritual sense of journey resonating there, too.

Certain points on the horizon may be gas stations or restaurants - places of security and familiarity. But folks as passer-by are essentially moving on elsewhere.

“There is no final destination in life - life is the journey,” he said, adding the pieces in the exhibit do cover a span of years.

As mentioned in a release, “Capturing places of comfort and refuge, like service stations, fast food joints and service vehicles that are disappearing in small towns, allows Hanna artist, Greg Pyra, to comment on the migration of people to the cities while celebrating the towns and communities of southern Alberta and (recognizing) their cultural contribution to the province of Alberta.

“Light becomes an important aspect of this journey of paintings as it alters the environment in significant ways and expresses Greg’s inner state of mind.”

As indicated, many of the elements seen in these works are disappearing. “The prairie life is disappearing, but this is what I knew. These service stations, these restaurants, these small towns. Some are

REFLECTIVE - Currently on display in the Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library downtown is ‘Highways of Alberta: Paintings by Greg Pyra’ which runs through to Aug. 21st.

Cyril Brabant/Red Deer Express in a state of decay - in fact, many of these places I’ve painted are already gone.”

For Pyra, a love for artistic expression was sparked early on.

His dad had wanted him to be a lawyer initially, but Pyra knew a drive to create art and chose to focus on that.

“I was taking art classes already in Grade 4 and my art teacher from Grade 9 is still a friend,” he explains during a recent chat.

“So we’ve been friends for 40 years. He was giving me private art classes after school in addition to the regular art classes.”

Post-secondary studies eventually followed, plus a career in teaching. Pyra also spent three years in Cologne, Germany because it was the centre of visual art in Europe, he said. A primary influence during his own formation as an artist was acclaimed artist Agnes Martin, who was born in Macklin, Saskatchewan in 1912.

Later on, he taught at the junior high/ senior high level for more than 24 years in Hanna.

Ultimately, Pyra said he would describe his work as a study in human isolation.

“People are also moving to the cities so

there is a rapid migration from the prairies. It’s a loss of history and heritage. So there’s a sadness on my part, because I think there is a lack of appreciation of the beauty of the prairies.”

For Pyra, sharing his work brings fulfillment as well. He enjoys openings to his shows, and the opportunities to chat with folks and see their reactions to his works.

“Artists basically work a lot by themselves, so to see people’s reactions is very affirming - both the good and bad. Most of the time, there’s an excitement and enthusiasm and a positive response.

“Artists also tend to be critical of themselves - there’s often no formal feedback apart from friends or other artists, if that.

There may not be any feedback at all.”

Meanwhile, the Red Deer Arts Council is pleased to present a special First Friday Red Deer Aug. 5th performance featuring Improv Jelly, Red Deer’s newest improv and sketch group in Central Alberta, in the Snell Auditorium at the downtown library.

Four actors will be doing improvisational games from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. and 7 to 7:30 p.m.

The adjacent Kiwanis Gallery will be

open from 6 to 8 p.m.

Refreshments will be served. There is no charge, but donations are accepted.

According to a release, “Improv Jelly will be performing two sets of classic, simple, yet fantastically fun improvisational games with actors, Paul Sutherland, Nicole Leal, James Scott and Philip Abusow.

Improv Jelly, led by Sutherland and Leal, was launched this past May. Sutherland’s past experience starts off with his years of being a working actor in Alberta who graduated from Red Deer College’s theatre program in 2005. He also improvised for four years with Against the Wall Theatre’s improv group called Bull Skit.

Leal has been a working actor and director in Central Alberta since graduating from Red Deer College’s theatre program in 2013. She has been a part of Prime Stock Theatre’s Bard on Bower and Against the Wall Theatre’s sketch and improv group called Veal Skit.

She is also embarking on a new adventure as Tree House Youth Theatre’s artistic director for the 2016/2017 season. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Gord Bamford nominated for four CCMAs

BY RYAN WELLICOME RED DEER EXPRESS Lacombe’s own country music star Gord Bamford has been nominated for four Canadian Country Music Association awards following the recent announcement of this year’s nominees.

Bamford’s newest album Tin Roof is up for Album of the Year, his single Don’t Let Her Be Gone is nominated for Single of the Year and the man himself is a nominee for Male Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.

“It’s great to be recognized again for the work that you and your team do,” said Bamford. “It’s really exciting.”

This year’s award show takes place in London, Ontario and will feature

Canada’s best and brightest country music talent. “(The team and I) are looking forward to going to London and hoping for the best,” said Bamford.

Bamford is up against Dean Brody, Brett Kissel, Johnny Reid and Dallas Smith for Male Artist of the Year but chooses to keep cool under pressure.

“When you’ve been lucky enough to win it a few times it’s not near as much pressure on you,” he said.

“I’m just happy to be going there this year and whatever happens, happens.”

Bamford’s newest album, Tin Roof, released April 8th and has reached number 16 on the Canadian music charts.

Bamford expressed that he is excited about the album.

“It’s one of the best proj-

ects we’ve done, if not the best,” he said. “It’s really trending good.”

Over his 16-year country music career, Bamford has released seven studio albums from which nine singles have charted on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart.

He has garnered 50 CCMA award nominations with 15 awards under his belt.

“It’s been a lot of effort but sometimes if you put in that kind of effort you get rewarded. It’s been really amazing,” he said.

His award wins include three for Male Artist of the year, Single of the Year and Songwriter of the Year and two for Album of the Year.

Despite being in the industry for 16 years Bamford says he is not done yet.

“I feel like I’m just getting rolling so I got lots of years left for sure,” he said.

“I just keep making music that I believe in.”

Next up for Bamford is his Australian National tour making stops in Melbourne, Tasmania and his birthplace, Traralgon.

Bamford moved to Lacombe from Traralgon at the age of five and has lived here most of his life.

He said growing up in Lacombe has had a significant impact on his music and his career.

“The community in Lacombe has been a huge part of my growth in the music business. I’ve lived (there) all my life up until

about a year ago,” he said.

“I’ve met great people (there) and had lots of support through the community.”

Through his Foundation, the Gord Bamford Foundation, he has spent much of his time and effort giving back to the community and surrounding areas.

The Gord Bamford Charity Classic golf tournament, held annually in Red Deer and Lacombe, raises money for various children’s organizations in Lacombe and Alberta in addition to promoting local businesses and commerce.

The tournament is cur-

rently running for its ninth year on Aug. 4th at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club with the charity gala taking place at the Sheraton Hotel Exhibition Hall in Red Deer on Aug. 3rd.

The event is the Foundation’s chief fundraiser and, judging by its tickets sales, is a popular event.

“It’s sold out again and (we are) looking forward to raising some money,” said Bamford.

The Foundation has raised over $2.3 million for Alberta charities and initiatives since it began in 2008. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Benefits of getting fit together as a family If your mission is to lose weight, eat better and exercise more. Why not make it a family affair?

When every member of the family is involved in making healthy lifestyle changes, it’ll be easier on you. Teaching kids at a young age the importance of healthy living can set habits that last a lifetime.

Remember, make your workouts creative, consistent, and catered to the needs, ages, and stages of your family. By exercising as a family you’ll not only get in shape, lose weight, and reduce your risk of disease, but you’ll have fun and make memories at the same time. Here are a few ideas to get your family started on the road to better health.

Healthy lifestyle changes don’t happen by accident. As a family, plan ahead and decide on the best time to exercise. If your goal is to work out together one time a week, it could be a weeknight after dinner or a weekend afternoon. Before you get busy and forget, put it on the calendar.

Each week, designate a different family member to be in charge of planning the family workout. This way the kids can feel a sense of control and at some point, everyone is sure to do something they enjoy.

Younger kids may need help coming up with ideas. Suggest things such as a family bike ride, a hike, or a tennis or basketball match.

“My mother was a P.E. teacher, and she was kind of a fanatic about fitness and nutrition growing up, so it was ingrained in me at a young age. As I get older, I’m finding out it’s not about getting all buffed up and looking good. It’s more about staying healthy and flexible.” Josh Duhamel A family with older kids may find friendly competition a fun and motivating way to get in shape. At the beginning of the week or month, pick an exer-

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WHEELER cise (push-ups, sit-ups, or bicep curls) and have each person do as many reps as they can. After a set amount of time spent practicing the exercise, test to see who improved the most and reward him or her with a small prize.

Another type of competition may be to see who exercises the most over the course of the week. Have each member keep track of how long they exercised

each day or give each person a pedometer to track the number of steps taken on a daily basis. At the end of the week, reward the most active one.

You can also make an entire family goal. If everyone exercises a certain number of minutes or takes a total number of steps, plan a family treat like a trip to the movies or a pizza night.

Exercise doesn’t always have to be planned. Be spontaneous and incorporate physical activity into your daily lives. Rather than turning the television on after dinner, challenge the kids to a game of soccer. Go outside and jump on the trampoline, shoot hoops, toss the football, or play

tag. Turn up the music and have a dance party with the little kids.

Turn off the video games and head to the park to play on the jungle gym, throw a Frisbee, or rollerblade.

Whatever you choose, just get moving!

Exercise shouldn’t be a chore you’re forced to fit into your schedule. Plan your child’s birthday around active games like relay races, roller-skating, swimming, or dancing. When the family gets together for holidays, organize a game of kickball, soccer, or whiffle ball. Kids home on summer break? Get the neighbourhood families involved in planning a neigh-

bourhood Olympics or field day that features wheelbarrow races, two-legged races, and water balloon fights.

You see by now that it doesn’t have to complicated and it doesn’t have to seem like a huge chore to the kids and family, it’s all about how you spin it and integrate it into your lives. Trust us, you might have to fight a little at first before the habits are formed but once they are your family will be entrenched in a fitness-first mindset and then the real amazing changes (now and down the road) start to happen.

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LIFESTYLE

Colonoscopy - concerns aside, don’t put it off How foolish some people are.

Even when it means dying from a large bowel cancer at an early age. I’ve seen it happen many times over the years. So here are 10 points that can prevent this needless tragedy.

One - about 90% of colon cancer occurs in people over 50 years of age. This provides ample time to detect and treat this malignancy.

But there is one big hurdle, and I’ve heard friends and patients react to it over and over again. They casually respond, “Yes, I’m going to have a colonoscopy one of these days.”

Ninety-nine per cent of the time this means none of these days. And I’ve seen some of these people die horrible deaths from this common preventable malignancy.

Two – colon cancer usually starts in the inner lining of the intestine. A polyp, a fleshy growth, slowly develops, often remaining non-cancerous for years.

But, when polyps turn into cancer, 95% called adenocarcinomas, by this time cancerous cells have spread to the liver and other parts of the body.

Now treatment is like closing the barn door after the horses have escaped.

Three – do not conclude you can wait until early symptoms appear and then consult your doctor. This is the same as trying to purchase insurance on your home after it’s been destroyed by fire.

You can have an advanced malignancy without any early symptoms. This is one point you should never forget.

Four – the first warning sign (not early sign) of colon cancer and the most common one is rectal bleeding. Sometimes a small amount of blood will appear on the stool. Or blood from earlier bleeding which was not detected may give stools a tarry appearance.

Or a large amount of blood will be present in the toilet bowl. And on rare occasions, an enlarging cancer will cause intestinal obstruction.

Five - the best way to diagnose a precancerous bowel polyp is by colonoscopy.

A lighted flexible instrument is inserted into the rectum and gradually and slowly inched forward until it has explored the entire large bowel. If a polyp is discovered a wired loop is placed around it and the polyp removed.

JONES Six – some patients who refuse the colonoscopy procedure can use a test to check for blood in the stool that cannot be seen by the naked eye.

But if the test is positive, it’s mandatory to have a colonoscopy. Never fool yourself that it’s as accurate as this procedure.

Seven – many people refuse colonoscopy due to embarrassment and fear that it’s a painful procedure. Forget the embarrassment. If the President of the U.S. or the Queen of England can submit to one, so can you.

I’ve had several colonoscopies by 8 a.m. and returned to the office by 9 a.m. without sedation.

But if a few cramps bother you, sedation is available.

Some people worry about possible complications. But only on rare occasion is the bowel injured or bleeding occurs during removal of polyps.

Eight – today, colon cancer is the second leading cause of death in this country.

Only lung cancer is responsible for more deaths. We do not have a reliable way to diagnose precancerous lesions of the lung. But we can detect precancerous lesions of the colon. So it’s a tragedy when so many still die of this disease.

Nine – there’s no general agreement on when to have a colonoscopy. Ninty per cent of colon cancer occurs after 50 years of age. But since some begin earlier, I believe it’s prudent to have a colonoscopy in the early 30s.

Moreover, since 10% to 15% of colon malignancies occur in those with a close relative who has the disease, all the more reason to arrange for an early colonoscopy.

It’s a win/win situation.

Ten – if I still haven’t convinced you that colonoscopy can save your life, what should you do? I’d suggest seeing a psychiatrist. After all, isn’t it reasonable to seek an answer for why anyone would refuse a sure cure for colon cancer?

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MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 2nd day of August, 2016, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: Discretionary Use NW of PENHOLD 1. G. & K. Thomson – location of second dwelling (manufactured home) on SE 10-37-28-4.

The purpose of this bylaw is to provide direction for the creation of lower level plans including Local Area Structure Plans that will later facilitate the process of creating various residential, commercial and industrial developments.

County Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaws at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

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

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SPORTS Red Deer Razorbacks head to final tourney

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS The Red Deer Razorbacks will be heading into their final tournament full steam ahead this weekend.

Red Deer’s senior men’s AA baseball team proved why they have been one of the top teams in the Parkland Baseball League this season when they picked up a huge win over the visiting Lacombe Dodgers at Great Chief Park last Friday night.

“The game was good. We had some battles, some base running errors. But the boys worked hard. We’re a scrappy team and we pulled it off,” said Razorbacks’ second baseman Mark Weiss of the 9-8 victory, which required extra innings.

The Friday night barn burner was a back and forth affair, with neither team being able to really pull ahead, despite numerous attempts by both sides.

It was a tough night on the mound for pitchers on both ends, as the batters smacked base hit after base hit to run up the scores. By the top of the sixth of seven innings, the score was deadlocked at eight runs apiece.

“We were happy with the way it went.

We grinded it out and, like I said, it didn’t end the way we wanted it to but that’s the way it goes sometimes,” said Lacombe Dodgers player Andre Touchette of his team’s play.

Tochette added the Dodgers weren’t putting too much stock into the game.

“We’ve got our big league tournament coming up next weekend, so that’s what we’re focusing on right now.”

The matchup came to a head in the bottom of the seventh inning, with the Razorbacks trailing the visitors 9-7.

After putting up a couple of quick runs to draw even again, the home team found themselves with runners on the corners and two out. A base hit would mean the game was over while an out would mean the game would be heading to extras.

Unfortunately for the Razorbacks, there was a third scenario that not many people could have seen coming, as they managed to smack a base hit into shallow centre field and score the run, but the runner on first base forgot to touch second before heading in to celebrate with his teammates.

The base running error resulted in a force out at second which ended the in-

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Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express ning, meaning the run didn’t count. We were heading into extras.

Luckily the error wasn’t too costly as the home team slammed the door in the top of the final inning before grinding out one final run to seal the deal in the bottom of the eighth.

“It felt good. I was one of the guys who made an error on the running earlier, so it was good to get some redemption there,” said Weiss, who picked up the walk-off RBI hit for the Razorbacks.

The win put an exclamation point on a solid regular season of baseball for the Red Deer team, who finished with a 12-4 record, which tied with the top-ranked Innisfail Eagles. It was only by run differ-

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ential that the home team finished short of the top spot.

“It was a pretty good year. We’ve had some pretty good battles with Innisfail, they ended up first. We’ve had some close games, I think this is three games now that we’ve gone into extra innings. So it’s been a lot of games like this through the year,” said Weiss.

“I think we’ve got a pretty good shot.

Innisfail’s top of the league, but going into the tournament I think we’ve got a good chance.”

He added that the win was an important one for the Razorbacks, as it solidified their position in the standings heading into next weekend’s final tournament.

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Things I love about the rodeo world Well the past couple of weeks have been kind of quiet, haven’t they? After the outright insanity in the sports world over the past couple of months, what with the NHL and NBA having their free agency period, the relative lack of big sports news over the last few months has left a lot of columnists, including this one, kind of at a loss for words.

After all of that, I’m kind of snarked-out. So in light of that, I’m going to try a bit of stress relief and talk about one sport that I truly love and don’t get to talk about very often - rodeo.

I’m a huge rodeo fan.

I love watching it, I love photographing it and I really enjoy the culture that surrounds it. To me, there’s nothing like relaxing by the arena and watching a dude jump on the back of a 1,500 lb. animal with horns and a severe anger management problem with the sole purpose of holding on tight for eight seconds. It’s awesome.

Over the past week and a half, I had the tremendous opportunity to cover my first ever Calgary Stampede.

I’ve covered many rodeos in the past, from the Innisfail Pro Rodeo to the Canadian College Finals

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CORMIER Rodeo. I’ve even covered a CFR. But covering the Stampede was something truly special.

I met a lot of really cool cowboys and cowgirls and had the opportunity to watch some of the best rodeo action I have ever seen.

I swear, the rodeo world produces some of the best stories that you will ever hear. Take, for instance, the story of Mary Burger, a barrel racer and grandmother from Oklahoma, who, at the age of 67, won four of the days in her pool before going on to become the Stampede champion, much to the delight of fans in Calgary.

When I talked to Burger after her day four win, she had done interviews with nearly every media outlet in the city of Calgary. Yet when it came my turn she answered every one of my questions with a smile on her face.

“We’re just having fun,” Burger said.

Or take the story of Zane Lambert, a bull rider from Ponoka who, just 10 weeks before Stampede, had to be airlifted out of Stavely Rodeo after getting in a wreck and suffering two collapsed lungs and five broken ribs.

Miraculously Lambert managed to make a full recovery in time for Stampede and fought all the way to championship Sunday at the world’s richest outdoor rodeo.

Funny thing is, if you talk to nearly any cowboy riding at the Stampede last week, I’d bet that nearly every single one of them would tell you they’re planning on riding through an injury that would make any normal

person want to stay home for the rest of the month.

To them injuries are just part of the job. Besides, no one’s going to miss the opportunity to ride for the Stampede’s grand prize of $100,000. You can buy a lot of stuff with that kind of money.

Stories like the ones above are the reason that I got into sports journalism in the first place. Every athlete has a story to tell, either about the win that got away, about how they got their start or about their path to success.

Those are the stories that make us who we are and those are the reasons that we love sport.

But perhaps the thing that I love the most about covering pro rodeo is how accepting the community is.

I was born and raised a city boy and when I first started going to rodeos, I didn’t know the first thing about bucking horses or tie down roping. I had no idea what a chute or a barrier was. Heck, when I was shooting mutton busting on my first day as a rodeo photographer, I actually ended up running away from a sheep.

But the guys in the arena at the time all laughed it off and after making a number of, admittedly, funny jokes at my expense, they start-

ed to accept me as one of their own.

These guys aren’t hockey players who make $10 million a year. Most of them are actually ranchers who spend their summers on the road in a desperate attempt to break even on this whole rodeo thing.

So if you’ve never been to a rodeo before, or haven’t gone in awhile, I’d encourage you to travel out to one of the ones going on around the province between now and the CFR in September. Who knows, you may actually get a little mud on those cowboy boots you wear every once in awhile to Billy Bob’s. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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INVITING - This kitchen in a Krest Homes show home in Vanier Woods is the perfect space to create a meal to share with family and friends.

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The importance of making your home a welcoming place We are living in uncertain times, our economy has been in a constant spiral and everywhere I look people are scared.

It makes my career choices as a realtor and a designer quite difficult and I can absolutely respect people’s fear of spending money on discretionary items like home décor or a new house.

Its like the scene at the end of a movie where the carnival has left town and someone is sweeping up the glitter while the credits roll. Our time of frivolity and excess in Alberta is at an end and many of us feel like the wolf is at the door.

Different is not necessarily bad though, even though a change of priorities and a need for regrouping might be at hand, it can also be a time of finding out where your values truly lie and what is essentially important to you for a good life.

Maybe down sizing the cable package to save a bit of money encourages your family to spend more time playing board

Kim

WYSE games or gives opportunity for more sitting around the dinner table.

The possibility of finding free or inexpensive ways to entertain ourselves might see you in the garden with your grandchildren or strolling the neighbourhood meeting the people you live near.

When I was younger, entertaining meant a gigantic production. The house had to be cleaned for days and every piece of china and décor had to be perfectly set out with candles lit at just the right time.

It was exhausting yet thrilling to me as

I love to entertain and extend hospitality to my friends and family. The trouble was; I didn’t extend the invitation as often as I should have because everything had to be perfect which took a lot of time and a considerable amount of money.

Lately my focus has been on blessing friends and family with good food and low key entertainment such as time around a fire.

What I have discovered is that people enjoy hospitality no matter where it is offered. I am no longer competing with an impossible standard set by nobody but myself and I have experienced freedom in the exercise of having people into my home regardless of its perfection or lack of perfection.

Simpler is sometimes better and more satisfying and it brings people around your table more frequently.

Offer what you have with love and just sit back and watch people gather.

I know people who have never had company over because their home isn’t quite ‘ready’ yet – oh, how much delight they have missed out on!

It’s time to get back to picnics in the back yard and family movie nights. We need to start using our homes as a source of entertainment and blessing, it is one of our largest assets yet is sadly under utilized in terms of how often we throw open the doors and welcome the world into our sacred spaces.

If your home isn’t perfect and you feel intimidated by what people may think, just give it a try! I think you will be surprised at the reception your humble offering will bring.

We are all in this economy thing together and reaching out will always be met with gratitude and joy.

Kim Wyse is a local freelance designer. You can find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Designer/ Ask a Realtor’.

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Acceptable down payment sources The level of documentation which is required for the average mortgage these days can be very frustrating.

It can seem endless and very nit-picky and annoying because we are able to purchase a vehicle with just a pay stub.

There are a few reasons for the increased documentation requirements.

The first is that the banks are mandated by the Anti-terrorism Act to make sure all funds are legally sourced.

Criminal organizations do exist even here in Central Alberta and they are clever and will launder their funds however they can.

I had the opportunity to attend an anti-fraud session led by the Edmonton police and he told a story of how a routine bylaw infraction led to the discovery of a criminal enterprise which involved more than $32 million in mortgage fraud. Police resources, insurance proceeds, court time and on and on mean there was a genuine cost to the greater community.

Increased due diligence prior to funding can help catch such things ahead of time.

The second is that your banks and mortgage lenders are accountable to the mortgage default insurers and their company’s investors and shareholders and to OSFI which oversees them all.

If you default on your mortgage they have to be able to prove that they took every step possible to ensure you were in fact a solid borrower qualified for the mortgage.

Honestly it boils down to this. If you were lending someone $350,000, wouldn’t

Pam

PIKKERT you want to make sure they could afford to repay you?

So back to down payment sources.

When you are providing documentation for your mortgage it is going to have to be pretty clear. It will have to show your name, financial institution holding said asset, account number and all transactions into the account for the past 90 days.

Any deposits over $500 will have to be properly accounted for as per the above rationale. A quick reminder that you will have to have at least 5% to put down and an additional 1.5% for the closing costs so 6.5% all together though these days the banks and the mortgage insurers really like to see additional savings just in case you experience a job loss or illness.

Here are the most common and acceptable down payment sources and how each is to be verified. Keep in mind that you can use a combination of them but you will have to provide verification of each.

3. RSP - will require a 90 day history and in most cases verification that the funds have been redeemed via the forms to the RSP provider and have been deposited into your account.

4. Gift – from an immediate family member. Need to see a signed gift letter stating it is in fact a gift which is not expected to be repaid and proof it has been deposited to your account. In some cases they will want to see the source of the gift which means a statement from the person giving you the funds.

5. Loan – you can use borrowed funds for your down payment through certain lenders. They will need to verify the terms of the loan if it is new to make sure you can afford both it and your mortgage.

6. Credit card/line of credit – this is similar to the loan as above but in this case you usually only have to prove you can afford the payments for both.

7. Sale of asset – you can sell anything you own but make sure you document it

properly. Bill of sale, copy of the cheque and proof it has been deposited to your account.

8. Gifted equity – if you are purchasing the home of a family member and they wish to, they can gift you the equity in the home and this can be used as the down payment.

9. Inheritance – this is usually verified via the documents form the lawyer with corresponding deposit to your account.

Sometimes I get questions about rare occurrences such as a lotto win. Even in this case, which I have actually seen, there is a paper trail.

So-called mattress money is no longer acceptable unless you can show you have held it in a traditional account for the 90 days. Banks and mortgage lenders are stuck abiding by the rules which means that so are we all. Until next time, have a great week.

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

1. Savings – all accounts will need to be verified via a 90 day history.

2. TFSA – must be verified via a 90 day history.

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