Red Deer Express, August 31, 2016

NEW FACE: Nicole Leal takes the reins

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POWERFUL - RCMP member Scott Lowe and his canine companion Glock demonstrate the power of an RCMP dog’s bite during the weekly public demonstrations at the RCMP Dog Training Facility in Innisfail. The free demonstrations run each Wednesday over the summer months.

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New leader at the helm of Tree House Youth Theatre Nicole Leal excited about the adventures ahead with the talented troupe

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS

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here’s a new leader at the helm of Tree House Youth Theatre, as the talented troupe gears up for an exciting new season of staging creatively-rich theatrical productions.

Nicole Leal, 34, a familiar name to many in the local theatre community, came onboard in recent months, and is excited about the adventures and challenges that await as the months unfold.

“I started shadowing (former artistic director) Matt Gould this past December,” she explains. When the New Year dawned, she really delved into the Tree House world, learning from Gould while beginning to shape her own unique leadership talents that much further. “I’m used to acting and directing, but to come in and run a new program from scratch really looked all new to me,” she said, adding how thankful she was for Gould’s guidance through the winter and this past spring.

“It was really, really great to get to know Matt - we bonded really well and worked really well together. So it makes me sad to think that I’ll be doing this without him eventually.”

But at the same time, she said they are confident about Tree House moving forward under Leal’s leadership which became official on Aug. 1st.

The program welcomes youth ages nine through to 17. “There are two programs - nine to 11 and then 12 to 17,” she said.

“I love to help create things with them, because their imaginations are so free,” she explains. “I love playing with the kids, I love theatre and I love being creative with them. I’m really childlike at heart myself.

So it’s really nice to have that ‘excuse’ to be playful with them,” she laughed.

Meanwhile, as the fall sets in, rehearsals will begin for a Christmas show featuring young actors from the nine to 11-year-old program. “For the older guys, it’s going to be Into the Woods. They’re show isn’t until May of 2017, but they will start rehearsals the same time as the younger ones do.”

Leal is a talented actor in her own right, having completed theatre studies at Red Deer College back in 2013. She was featured in several shows, including The King is the King, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Peter Pan. “When I started there, I had gone through a really huge transition in my life - and so my confidence level was low.

But going to RDC was a huge confidence booster for me. I learned that I was still able to create and to put work out there.

“My mentor Tanya Ryga and I really bonded as well. She later hired me to do Butt Ugly (a popular anti-smoking program that is presented to young students

A FRESH START - Nicole Leal is excited about beginning her new position as the artistic director of Tree House Youth Theatre.

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in the region). I loved it.”

In her earlier years, Leal, who was born and raised in Red Deer, knew she had a desire to, in some way, work with children. “I told my parents the whole reason I was going back to theatre school at the age of 29 was because I wanted to do theatre, and I wanted to work with kids - I work well with them.” She had another positive experience being a church youth leader, and that was also when it became clear she had a knack for connecting with kids. “I liked to help give them a purpose, and inspiring them the way that they inspired me, too.”

In her childhood, she was already well on her way to embarking on a journey into the world of theatre. “I loved being expressive,” she recalls. “When I was a kid, believe it or not I was shy. So when I did my first show, I was in Grade 6 - I was 12. And I remember thinking, wow, this is an amazing rush. I get to be this different person and it’s okay because it’s not really who I am. But I can pretend to be this other person - and it’s fun! That was the first seed that was planted.

“And I also loved the community that you build with the people you are in a show with.”

Tree House Youth Theatre was created in 1988 and was the brainchild of Richard O’Brien who was head of the Theatre Arts Program at Red Deer College. Tree House Productions ran during the College off-season using RDC theatre staff and students to support most elements of the production.

When O’Brien left both Red Deer College and Tree House, the organization moved into a new partnership; this time with Central Alberta Theatre (CAT). CAT continued to provide guest artists for several years, providing support and encouragement to the young performers.

With the hiring of Gould in 2005, Tree House entered a new era of exploration and creation, building a love of the theatre arts in the youth of Central Alberta.

In 2009, Gould was instrumental in securing a rehearsal and performance space in the Scott Block downtown.

Over Gould’s years as artistic director he produced, directed (and in some cases wrote) over one dozen productions

including, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (2005), Fiddler on the Roof Jr. (2007), The Wind in the Willows (2009), Disney’s Mulan Jr. (2010), Sleeping Beauty (2012), and Red Deer River Stories (2013) among others.

Other production highlights include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Sweeney Todd.

Tree House Youth Theatre is a not-forprofit charitable organization, ‘creating extraordinary theatrical experiences for young performers in Central Alberta.

“I love when a story has a message to it,” said Leal, adding she’s excited to get the students creating their own material as well. “I want them to know what it’s like to have an idea, put it on paper, practice it and show it to an audience. I also think that when the kids know that someone believes in them so much, they get this courage to help them triumph in anything that they do.”

For more about Tree House Youth Theatre, check out www.treehouseyouththeatre.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2016

City council takes action on air quality

BY ERIN FAWCETT RED DEER EXPRESS The City of Red Deer is taking action to improve air quality in the community.

Last year, the City learned Red Deer’s air quality was rated some of the poorest among Canadian municipalities.

Between 2011 and 2013, Red Deer failed to achieve Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards.

The Red Deer air zone exceeded national levels both as measured for a 24-hour period and annual averages. The exceedances were measured at the Red Deer Riverside monitoring station.

“I know it was a shock for a lot of people to hear that Red Deer’s air quality was not meeting the standard because we have beautiful blue skies and we look out on a day like today and it looks pretty beautiful out there, so it is hard for us to imagine that we have poor air quality - we don’t see the smog,” said Nancy Hackett, environmental initiatives supervisor for the City of Red Deer. “It’s news no one would like to have - that we have poor air quality - but I think it’s been really positive since then about how we move forward and how we improve our air quality.”

This past April the Alberta Government released the Red Deer Area Fine Particulate

Matter Response Plan. In May, the Environmental Advisory Committee passed a resolution recommending actions the City can take to improve air quality in Red Deer.

“Fine Particulate Matter are bits in the air that can be in solid or liquid form that are less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter - so that is smaller than a human hair,” said Hackett. “They can’t be seen but they can lodge in your lungs or they can create environmental damage for ecology and that is why they are called fine.

“They pose a large health and environmental risk and both man-made and natural sources can contribute to that - dust can contribute to that, or forest fire smoke, but also emissions from our vehicles, exhaust from our home heating chimneys and things like that.”

On Monday, council voted in favour of adding three actions to the Environmental Master Plan which is set to commence in 2017 in regards to improving the community’s air quality. Those actions include increased public education on ways to improve air quality, introducing a tree planting policy and to plant additional trees within the City to increase the density of trees.

Currently they City does not have a policy in terms of how

many trees they are going to plant in a year for environmental targets. “This policy would look at if we want to clean our air using trees, than how many

trees do we need to be planting in a year, where, and what kind of species,” said Hackett.

City council voted in favour of including the three pro-

posed actions into next year’s Environmental Master Plan.

Councillor Paul Harris was absent. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

HI THERE! - Johnny Spoelder, 5, came face to face with a group of red-eye tree frogs during the Western Canada Reptile Expo at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer last weekend. The show featured everything from snakes to spiders.

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Re-design of Discovery Canyon underway ural beauty of the Red Deer River valley throughout the summer and winter season, while also readying Red Deer for the 2019 Canada Winter Games�, said Curtis Martinek, project superintendent.

Discovery Canyon is located in the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area.

Many trails through the area will remain open under construction, but citizens are reminded by officials to be mindful that it is an active construction site and to use appropriate caution.

OUTDOOR FUN - Fritz De Gracia enjoyed a spirited game of volleyball with members of his church group on a chilly day in Rotary Park last weekend. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express

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Discovery Canyon is undergoing a massive facility reconstruction with work being done to the waterway, landscape design and trail system.

Demolition for the project has now been completed and City officials met with builders last week to review the plans for the water feature and the cross country/biathlon trails in the area.

Bruce Peturson, site superintendent, said the project is on schedule to be completed for the planned re-opening next June. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The demolition is completed and with that, we took out all the old concrete, separated the existing boulders that were in the old waterway, took out all the existing furniture and stockpiled that stuff off site to be repurposed by the City.

The bridge from the lower waterway has been taken out and brought to the Civic Yards,â&#x20AC;? Peturson explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lower waterway bridge will be rebuilt for part of the Canada Winter Games for the biathlon and cross-country events.

The slopes will be reduced to accommodate barrier-free access right up to the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. The boardwalk has the same intent with gently cascading slopes to the edge of the water.â&#x20AC;?

Peturson said there has been a great deal of focus on re-purposing items used from the original park and creating a new barrier-free zone in the new structures. As well, he added the waterway will have an increased number of entry points as well as a rapids area and slow stream for kids.

The water feature will see repairs and renovation to the stream bed, improved access and accessibility with an expanded beach and play area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be simulated stone used with the boulders and rocks removed, incorporated all together in the new design. All of the previous organics, beach sand and boulders were taken out and will be re-purposed in the new design,â&#x20AC;? Peturson said.

He added there was a large focus on creating a

barrier-free facility, and the new boardwalk, bridge and waterways will all adhere to this guideline.

The lazy river will be re-designed to accommodate a smoother, safer ride and will also feature a smaller splash area for young children. As well, decorative islands and plants will now be incorporated into the area.

City officials said the project comes in at a total of $2 million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking forward to providing this space and opportunity for Red Deerians to enjoy the nat-

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Bylaw No. 2.03 to redesignate 133.06 acres (53.85 hectares) within NE 29-38-28-4 from Agricultural District â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agâ&#x20AC;? to Country Residential District â&#x20AC;&#x153;R-1â&#x20AC;?.

Poplar Pointe Estates ASP and is located approximately 2.5 miles west of the City of Red Deer between Hwys 11 and 11A, directly north of the Harvey Heights subdivision on Rge Rd 284.

County Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaws at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 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 hearings will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being

On the 22nd day of August, 2016, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, the Development Authority issued a decision approving the following application: Permitted Use SPRINGBROOK 1. J. Ware & C. Cyrenne â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a 0.12-metre side yard setback relaxation for the location of an existing garage on Lot 9, Blk 10, Plan 952-4329, SE 13-37-28-4.

A person may appeal a Discretionary Use approval prior to 4:30 p.m. on September 14, 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.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2016

OPINION 2019 Canada Winter Games momentum continues It’s hard to believe that it was nearly two years ago that Red Deerians learned our City would be hosting the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

So much careful and detailed planning had gone on in making the bid prior to that exciting announcement in Calgary in September 2014, and once it was official, it was like things were elevated to a whole new level in terms of planning what promises to be a tremendous, groundbreaking event for Red Deer. And that momentum continues today with the committee giving periodic updates to the community and with the recent Rio Olympics having wrapped up, there is still a particular excitement in the air in terms of what the Games could be.

It’s also been interesting to watch further plans comes to fruition in regards to the 2019 Canada Winter Games, with the naming of area residents to various boards and

committees, major project details unveiled like the Gary. W. Harris Centre for Health, Wellness & Sport at Red Deer College and much more. Each new announcement is a reminder of the sheer magnitude of this amazing event, and how much organizers will also be counting on the community to help out as volunteers when the time comes as well.

The opportunity to host these Games comes to the province every 20 years – the last time Alberta had the opportunity was in 1995 when Grande Prairie was selected.

In 1975, the honours went to Lethbridge.

The Games may seem like they are a long ways off at this point, but there is already a palpable excitement building in the community, and much of that will also stem from the formation of groups of volunteers that will be needed to help ensure the Games run as smoothly as possible.

As has been seen in past major sporting events in Red Deer, there is nothing quite like bringing together enormous groups of people to lend a helping hand towards a common cause that can really pull a community together.

Red Deerians are fortunate of course to not only have landed the privilege of hosting these Games, but also to have the chance to work together to help bring them to fruition.

It’s been noted countless times in the past in the wake of major events like this that really, they just wouldn’t have been nearly the successes they were without a foundation of dedicated volunteers taking care of a myriad of roles and responsibilities. In total, about 5,000 to 6,000 volunteers will be needed for the Games and we know that Central Albertans will definitely step up to the task.

Meanwhile, about 100 committees will be formed prior to the 2019 Canada Winter Games and there will be many opportunities for the community to get involved in various capacities. That will include about 40 large committees and then another 40 to 50 subcommittees as well.

Ultimately, when the Canada Winter Games takes place in Red Deer in February 2019 the City will see about 3,600 athletes compete, along with 1,800 coaches over the two-week event. In total officials say there will be about 25,000 to 30,000 people who attend the Games in some capacity.

It’s also anticipated the region will see an economic impact from the Games of between $100 million and $125 million.

This is an exciting time for our community and we anticipate that excitement will only continue to build as we move forward in the months and years to come.

How Canada can put its economy back in gear “Building an economy that works for the middle class” is the mantra of Justin Trudeau’s government. But ‘middle class’ is never defined, making it difficult to know if progress is being made on what the government calls its most important objective.

On at least some measures, the middle class in Canada actually looks to be doing reasonably well.

From 2010 to 2014, the total pre-tax income of the typical family – defined, statistically, as the ‘median’ family consisting of two or more related persons – rose from $80,900 to $87,000 in constant 2014 dollars. This is an increase (after inflation) of 7.5% over four years – a decent gain.

Against the backdrop of a chronically weak global economy and a Canadian economy struggling to eke out any growth, it won’t be easy to increase median real incomes faster than

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FINLAYSON during the 2010 to 2014 period.

Nonetheless, Prime Minister Trudeau and his colleagues want to try. In doing so, they can tap into the expertise of the Advisory Council on Economic Growth appointed by Finance Minister Bill Morneau earlier this year.

Its mandate is to come up with, “Bold and innovative ideas that will lead to a higher standard of living for the middle class and those working hard to join it.” To be effective, such ideas will need to boost the growth potential of the Canadian economy over the medium-term and beyond.

What would establish

conditions favouring stronger economic growth and a better future for the middle class? The advisory council will no doubt produce an extensive list of suggestions. In the meantime, there are several areas where smart government policy can help.

One obvious priority is to accelerate investments in infrastructure, including technologies that facilitate the efficient use of scarce infrastructure assets. With record low interest rates, there has never been a better time to invest in infrastructure – especially in projects geared towards improving productivity and raising the economy’s growth potential.

Budget 2016 took some steps in this direction but there is more to be done.

The challenge extends well beyond the traditional public sector domain. In pursuing its infrastructure agenda, the federal government should seek to

leverage private sector capital pools and rely more on user charges and innovative financing arrangements, in order to manage costs and risks to taxpayers. It should also be looking to expedite the many tens of billions of dollars of infrastructure investments being proposed by private-sector companies and consortia across the country.

Second, it is critical to ensure Canadian goods and services have access to global markets. This calls for an outward-looking, proactive approach to trade and investment. If the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the comprehensive trade and economic agreement with the European Union remain stalled, Canada will need to pursue bilateral discussions with trading partners in Asia and Europe. We must also press on with efforts to strengthen the North American partnership and modernize the Canada-

U.S. border to streamline the movement of low-risk goods and travellers.

Third, Ottawa has to start paying more attention to the global competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource industries – industries that directly support hundreds of thousands of middle class families and supply more than half the country’s merchandise exports. To thrive and grow, our natural resource industries need excellent rail and road networks, efficient ports, and expanded energy infrastructure that allows Canadian oil and gas to reach offshore markets where the demand for energy continues to expand.

And while the Trudeau government has pledged to overhaul the key regulatory regimes affecting natural resource projects and related infrastructure development, it is vital that this work not result in even more cumbersome and delay-prone review and approval pro-

cesses. It’s an area where Canada is already saddled with a poor reputation in the eyes of global capital markets and the investment community.

Finally, Ottawa can better align the tax system to support economic growth and the creation of high-paying jobs. This means keeping general business tax rates low, ensuring that tax policy encourages the speedy diffusion of advanced technologies across the business sector, paring back the thicket of boutique tax credits and incentives that have proliferated since the 1990s, and modifying tax rules and administrative procedures to account for the shift to the digital economy.

Following these steps will help create an economy that works for the middle class – and everyone else.

Jock Finlayson is executive vice president of the Business Council of British Columbia.

His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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A closer look at Magistrate Henry Frank Lawrence On July 1st, 1916, one of the most ambitious and far-reaching pieces of provincial legislation came into effect.

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DAWE The manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol became illegal.

Bolstered by massive voter support in a plebiscite on the issue, The Alberta Government attempted to change generations of social behavior.

One of the first noticeable consequences of Prohibition was an enormous drop in crime.

In 1917, Red Deer’s Chief of Police was able to report that only two people had been held in the City cells in the entire year. Most police activity dealt with by-law infractions, health code violations and traffic offences.

However, as time went on, breaches of the liquor laws became a growing problem.

‘Moonshine’ stills sprang up all over the district. In 1922, 21 illegal stills were seized in the first five months of the year. Many other people were charged with illegal possession and consumption of alcohol.

One of the local magistrates who struggled with the wave of alcohol infractions was Magistrate Henry Frank Lawrence. A native of England, he had first come out to Alberta in the early 1880s to work on ranches in the foothills of southwestern Alberta.

After his marriage to Ellen Isabella Chapman of England in June 1893, he started his own ranch east of Red Deer in 1895.

The first site he chose was near the Red Deer River.

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tunities were much better.

H.F. Lawrence was well educated. He was active in many community activities and politics. In December 1920, he was appointed a magistrate for Red Deer.

Magistrate Lawrence was a man of strong and often unconventional opinions.

He was often inclined to impose sentences which he considered to be right and just, but with a rather flexible interpretation of law and jurisprudence.

For example, he directly witnessed an incident of a man whipping a horse.

He saw no problem in hearing a subsequent charge of cruelty to animals and levied a stiff fine.

As to be expected, a successful appeal against his judgment was made on the grounds that he had an obvious bias in the case.

In another case involving an illegal still, Lawrence told the accused that since magistrates were paid with a portion of the fines levied, “I now consider it my duty to disclose to you that unless I find you guilty of the offense, this trial brings me neither fee nor reward. No further comment is necessary.”

The defendant quickly caught on to what was being said, pled guilty and paid a modest fine.

In a more famous case in May 1922, Magistrate Lawrence pronounced that while it was common practice to levy the fine on the amount of alcohol involved, he was, “Inclined to make the punishment rest upon the quality of the liquor seized.” He later explained to a furious Attorney General John Brownlee that while some moonshine might be of good quality, a lot was sheer rotgut and a danger to public health.

Hence, he felt his critics had taken his comments out of context.

Eventually, the Provincial Government began to bend to the growing backlash against Prohibition.

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allowing the Great War Veterans Association to sell low alcohol beer in their clubrooms, so long as the general public was not allowed in as customers.

Finally, in November 1923, another province-wide plebiscite was held.

Total Prohibition was brought to an end. Low alcohol beer could be sold to the public in hotel barrooms. Beer, wine and liquor were sold in government liquor outlets, albeit

with strict restrictions.

Magistrate Lawrence continued to make controversial decisions.

When a hotelkeeper in Red Deer was found guilty of selling beer over the legal strength, Lawrence ordered that the three barrels of strong beer be confiscated and given to the Red Deer Hospital, instead of being destroyed.

Finally, Alberta Attorney General John Brownlee removed Magistrate Lawrence from the bench.

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Decision in Schalk trial set for Sept. 19th

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The decision of a local pastor accused of sexual assault now lies with the judge.

Closing arguments were heard last week in the trial of Stan Schalk, 57, who has been charged with one count of sexual assault.

The victim, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, was the only witness to testify during the first day of the trial, which was held last month.

The alleged offense took place between June 15th-30th, 2015. The victim was working for Schalk at his residence doing some painting and staining.

Court heard the job was offered to her after Schalk learned the victim was in need of financial help.

During the victim’s testimony last month, she recounted an incident where her and Schalk embraced and he ran his hands down her back and grabbed her buttocks.

The victim testified she told Schalk to not do that again. She also testified about an incident in which Schalk drove her near Delburne without telling her where they were going.

She said in that instance, Schalk took her to a favourite spot of his where they had a picnic lunch and where he touched her left breast.

Schalk admitted to the incident happening on the stand, but said the picnic was something that was previously planned between the two and the events following were a case of two people going too far.

“I was defensive because I was not understanding why she was surprised (regarding events that happened at the picnic).

“We sat for a bit and talked about what happened. I knew we had gone past the point of no return. I was ashamed. I knew we both did something we shouldn’t have that day.”

Defense Lawyer Lorne Goddard said there was never a sexual assault committed.

“He touched her on her back, there was no objection. He touched her on her stomach - no objection. He touched her breast - no objection at first and when she asked him to stop, he did.

“When she said no, he stopped and that is the rule,” said Goddard, adding evidence points to Schalk seducing the victim and she stopped him.

“The evidence is not sufficient to warrant sexual assault.”

He also pointed to the fact the victim could not remember the exact date the alleged offence took place a detail Goddard argued should have been remembered.

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after that she gets into a truck with a man she doesn’t trust anymore and she has no idea where they are going - I find this difficult to believe. A woman who is morbidly offended that he touched her bottom and she leaves town out into the country with him - it doesn’t make sense.”

Crown Prosecutor Dominique Mathurin said Schalk had a, “Mistaken belief of consent. It was an error of reality.”

She added after the first alleged incident where Schalk touched the victim’s buttocks, there was a clear indication the victim did not want anything like that to happen again. “(The picnic incident) happened quickly not allowing the victim time to say no. She only had the opportunity to be upset after the fact - it happened so fast,” said Mathurin.

“We are talking about someone who was vulnerable. Mr. Schalk was a pastor at the church she went to a couple of times and was her employer.

“There was willful blindness during the second incident given light of the first incident.

“One cannot make the assumption that because two people are flirting that a person would say yes.”

Judge Darrell Riemer will deliver his decision on Sept. 19th in Red Deer’s Provincial Court. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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More than $900,000 in property seized during bust

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS Red Deer RCMP have followed up a trio of Priority Crimes Task Force search warrants where large amounts of drugs and cash were seized in April by seizing $900,000 worth of property, including a house and two vehicles, as proceeds of crime.

While four people arrested by the task force on April 13th were charged at that time with multiple counts of drug trafficking and weapons charges, two now face further charges of money laundering and fraud.

Matthew Rose, 31 and Katherine Howe, 21 have been further charged with laundering proceeds of crime, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000.

Members of the task force were on the scene at 87 Towers Close in Red Deer last week to oversee the seizure of the home, vehicles, and Canadian currency found within the residence.

“After we completed our initial investigation in April, based on evidence for the judicial authorizations and interviews, we determined that a large amount of assets were dervied from the proceeds of crime.

The pre-cureser to this was the drugs - the house, cars, cash - we believe that is all from proceeds of drug sales,” said Const.

Willian Lewadniuk, lead investigator, of the Red Deer RCMP. The initial investigation Lewadniuk referenced was conducted by the RCMP Priority Crimes Task Force and addressed as a drug trafficking operation. On April 13th, the investigation culminated in three search warrants that were executed simultaneously on both sides of a duplex in Garrison Circle in Red Deer and the residence in Towers Close.

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

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

The continuing investigation by the Red Deer RCMP Fraud Section, in collaboration with the RCMP’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit and the Civil Asset Forfeiture Program resulted in the property seizure carried out last week.

“From there, we found evidence that

Matthew Rose and Katherine Howe had further laundered proceeds of crime through a variety of separate bank accounts and other schemes,” Lewadniuk said.

“This is something that those two were doing before we ever did the initial search in April. This has been a lengthy process.

You don’t just happen to come accross this amount of money all at once - you need to build up a certain amount to have a house like this. You don’t just get this off the streets.

“Obviously, this delves more into white collar crime. This is getting above street level at this point, maybe a layer above that.

The items that are seized go to a Victims Restitution Front, and from there towns and cities can make applications to have those.

For example, I believe the Women’s Shelter utilized items that were secured through Civil Asset Seizure. We’ve restrained the house and most of the contents in it and there will be a disposable date following this that is similar to a trial, but for property. If we don’t have any response, the property will be sold off at auction,” he said.

Cpl. Bob Schultz of the Red Deer RCMP said officers were in the home on Towers Close under a search warrant this past April.

“We found evidence that supported these other charges. The sheer volume of evidence we found is what took the time to put together. That’s what (Lewadniuk) has done over the past four or five months. He partnered with our Civil Asset Forefeiture branch of the Alberta government, which helped him to go and secure the affidavit based on his information and that’s how we ended up with the seizure at that point,” said Schultz.

Mayor Tara Veer was on site to bring thanks to the RCMP members and associated investigators.

“One of the priorities in our Annual Policing Plan is reducing organized crime.

We know that we have an issue and the establishment of the Regional Priority Crimes Task Force was in direct response to organized crime, not only in Red Deer, but the rest of the region as well,” she said.

“What we are seeing today is a direct result of local priority being placed on reducing organized crime.”

Officials said the seizure was in part thanks to an anonymous tip from a private citizen and encouraged residents to call the RCMP non-emergency line to report information they feel is necessary. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Asooahum Crossing housing project moves forward

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Red Deer Native Friendship Society (RDNFS) announced the Asooahum Crossing cul-

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RDNFS Executive Director Lianne Hazell said she’s thrilled to have the project back on schedule and that RDNFS is currently accepting applications for residency, with forms available at the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre.

“It’s very exciting to be back at work on this project. There was a bit of a lull while we waited for some of the funding to come through. That’s happened, the project is back on track and we’re so excited to be able to hopefully welcome families in for January 2017,” Hazell said.

The total price for phase one of the project is $5.6 million. The City of Red Deer provided land and capital funding made available through the Municipal Sustainable Housing and Capital Enhancement Program to the tune of $3 million. As well, the provincial government contributed $2.6 million through capital funding and the Eastview Rotary Club has also made contributions to the project.

“Seeing all the different pieces of the community come together really shows us this is a valuable project we are undertaking,” Hazell said. “We have multiple levels of government that have come in on this project in some way, and have said to us, ‘We know the community

needs this and (the RDNFS) is the right group of people to take this project on.’

“We’re starting the process of intakes and applications for people to move into Asooahum Housing and that is taking our excitement even further,” she added.

Hazell said those wishing to apply for the housing need to head to the Friendship Centre for an application form and conversation about their needs and community vision.

“When people come in right now, we’re having an initial conversation with them. We’re really focusing on families, but will have spots for elders and other individuals who will come for purpose. When I say ‘for purpose’, I mean people who want to come together as part of this community and support each other in a cultural way,” she explained.

“People will come down and apply and we will have a conversation about how they view the housing project and how they think they will fit into the Asooahum Crossing.

It’s a very cultural space, and people who come to live here will work together closely to build community throughout the space.”

Fundraising for the development of the Asooahum Community Centre will begin soon.

“It will be a community it its purest sense,” Hazell said. “There is such a diverse group of people coming together - individuals, elders, families - to build that true community. It’ll be beautiful.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

A strong message from a MADD volunteer Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is an organization that is important to me.

I was first introduced to MADD when I was in high school. I grew up in a small town on Vancouver Island. It was a safe place where everyone knew their neighbours and would say hi to each other as they walked by.

Some of the sense of security went away when I was 13. A friend’s older sister was hit and killed by a drunk driver when she was walking home from work. She was 18. She had just graduated high school and had her whole life ahead of her.

It hit our small town really hard. The thought of someone having their life taken away by such a senseless act was hard to understand.

A few people started a MADD chapter shortly after. I knew I wanted to make a difference and if I could help even one person understand that drinking and driving is dangerous I was helping.

I have volunteered with MADD for years. The more people I can help educate, the better. MADD not only helps bring awareness to the dangers of driving intoxicated, it also advocates for tougher punishments and laws in regards to drunk driving and spends so much time helping victims that have been affected by drunk driving.

I feel in this day and age we need to start taking responsibilities for our actions and have a plan if we are out drinking. There are so many ways to get home safe that getting behind the wheel if we have had anything to drink isn’t an option. I am always the first one to volunteer as designated driver for my family and friends because I want to make sure everyone gets home safe. Please think twice before driving any type of motor operated vehicle if you are going to drink.

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MAGnificent Saturdays at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery from 1 - 4 p.m. Drop-in art making for the entire family in the Discovery Studio at the MAG. We supply the artist, the inspiration and the materials, you supply your imagination.

Included with admission. Participants, please come to the Museum Front Desk to pay or show your membership and you will received your participation sticker! For more details, contact us at 403-309-8405; email museum@reddeer.ca, or visit our web site at www.reddeermuseum.com. Also, MAGsparks runs Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. It’s an arts program connecting people with developmental disabilities to the Red Deer arts community. Visit www.reddeermuseum. com for more information.

Central Alberta Council on Aging is holding its general meeting on Sept. 6th at 9 a.m. at the Golden Circle. The topic is home care with guest speaker Bruce Thompson, a registered nurse with Alberta Health Services.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Shirley Thomas at 403-343-0767. There is a $4 charge at the door.

GrammaLink- Africa and the Golden Circle present the 9th annual Scrabble Event on Sept.

16th at the Golden Circle 4620 47A Ave. Registration is at 1 p.m. Games start at 1:30 p.m.

Play for fun- best of two games - prizes - free coffee/tea/snacks and silent auction. Register for pledge forms by contacting Merla at wmwgib@gmail.com or phone 403-342-5670. Walk ins also welcome. For further information, contact Faye bev. hughes@shaw.ca or phone 403-343-1881. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support the ‘Grandmothers to Grandmothers’ Campaign.

Annual Turkey supper at Blackfalds United Church will be held on Sept. 25th. Two sittings – 5

p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and advance tickets are recommended as this event normally sells out.

Prices are $15 for adults, $7 for kids and under five and free.

Please contact Bev at 403-8854861 for more information or tickets. Please leave a message, calls will be returned.

The Red Deer & District Labour Council (RDDLC) will be hosting its 2nd Annual Labour Day BBQ on Monday, Sept. 5th, serving

time 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., location is outdoors on 51st St. between 49th and 50th Avenues (close to Potters Hands Soup Kitchen). There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, refreshments and snacks. There will also be face painting, a clown and entertainment. This free community event is open to all who wish to attend. The BBQ will move indoors at the Soup Kitchen in the event of inclement weather. For more information, call (403)341-4868.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Geospaces: Acrylic Paintings by Susan Delaney, which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery to Oct. 16th. Our First Friday Red Deer is Sept. 2nd with artist in attendance from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments served.

FLK Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day Open House - connect body and mind and experience the health benefits of Tai Chi. Join us for our Fall Open House on Sept.

10th at our Red Deer Branch (in Safeway Parking lot behind Scotia Bank) from 1-3 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing and bring

your inside shoes and play Tai Chi with us. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi ™ is a volunteer charitable organization located at 441950th 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. Beginner classes start the week of Sept. 12th.

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2-3:30 p.m. at 2300 Danielle Drive, Red Deer. Bring your own beverage and indoor shoes.

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Mondays/Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Red Deer Public Library First Thursdays in the Snell features Crossroads of Europe, music

by Debussy, Schubert, and de Falla performed by Duo Polaris (Krill Kalmykov cello and Julia Haagar piano) Sept. 1st from 12:15 - 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and Tea provided by Cafe Noir.

Eckville Country Gospel Weekend runs Sept. 9th-11th at the Eckville Community Centre. RV camping is available, free dry camping is also available. Friday night hours are 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 1 to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a Sunday service from 9 to 10 a.m. Admission is $20 per day or $35 for the weekend. For more information, call 403-391-1397. Check out www.VisionsCountryGospel. com or find them on facebook.

Hearing Loss Support Group Sunday, Sept. 18th: Tinnitus (ringing in the ears). From

sive Red Deer Golf & Country Club, golfers have the option to register for free with the commitment to fundraise a minimum of $300. Make a difference in the lives of those in Central Alberta living with Multiple Sclerosis. Alberta has the largest occurrence of MS in the world and we hope you will join us in the fight to end MS. Why not join us and register to TEE UP Monday Sept. 12th? Go online at www. msgolf.ca. Did you know Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world and that MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada.

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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.

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The Senior Citizens Downtown House has fun contact bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Cost is $3.50. Whist is every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $4.

There are only 60 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 three-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. Tickets are just $45 and the luncheon runs from noon - 2 p.m. to easily fit into the business day! Tickets are available online at www.reddeerhospice.com or call Lori Dufresne at 403-309-4344 to purchase tickets or donate a handbag.

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 Sept. 14th. Guests can relax in their 1889 Hanna Log House and enjoy a served lunch, including homemade pie with ice cream and musical entertainment. The afternoon features a guided wagon ride showcasing the history of Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Cost is only $12. Drop ins are welcome, but larger groups are encouraged to reserve a seat by calling 403-340-3511.

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.

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ENTERTAINMENT Legendary singer/songwriter includes City on tour

BY MARK WEBER RED DEER EXPRESS Presented by the Central Music Festival Society, legendary singer/songwriter Chip Taylor is teaming up with acclaimed artist Carrie Rodriguez for a special show at the Elks Club next month. The gifted duo performs Sept. 15th at 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge.

The two are joining for a reunion tour behind the 10th anniversary deluxe reissue of their Red Dog Tracks album.

Rodriguez, a singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas, melds fiddle playing, electrifying vocals and a fresh interpretation of new and classic songs with an ‘AmeriChicana’ attitude.

As for Taylor, he’s known for penning such massive hits such as Angel of the Morning, Wild Thing and Try (Just a Little Bit Harder).

The collaboration was sparked back in 2001.

“I was playing a show in Austin - South by Southwest,” he explained during a recent chat.

“Lucinda Williams’ boyfriend at the time - Richard Price - he was in town promoting an artist he was working with, and he was also working with Carrie. She came to my show, I met her and I was thinking at the time of adding another instrument to the band.

“I went to see her the next day, and I thought she was great. I asked her if she wanted to join me on the show a couple of days after that, and she said yes.”

She ended up heading over to Holland with him for a series of shows as well. And that turned into a long-lasting collaboration.

“She started singing on some of the choruses, and I thought she sounded really, really nice. I had her do a duet in Holland for one of the shows, and she was very nervous,” he recalls with a laugh. “But the fans went crazy when they heard her sing. So I said that’s it - my next album is going to be you and me.”

CLASSICS – Chip Taylor, known for a range of huge hits made famous by big names in the music business, is performing with acclaimed singer Carrie Rodriguez Sept. 15th at 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge.

Let’s Leave this Town was their first recording. As for the Red Dog Tracks CD, Taylor said it’s what people might call the duo’s classic album.

“When I started doing duets with Carrie, it was such an amazing new feeling - getting this effect of two voices hitting each other in a certain way. It was a very spontaneous way we did it, too - she’s a very schooled musician. But something happens when we sing together - I can’t explain it, really. I can’t even tell you who is singing harmony and who is singing lead,” he adds with a laugh. “The thing about the way we sing is that there is no mood of the song the mood is created as we are singing it,” he said. “It’s a very magical thing.”

“I DON’T REALLY THINK ABOUT IT MUCH WHEN I WRITE SONGS - THEY JUST COME OUT OF ME; I GET A CERTAIN FEELING AND I GO WITH IT.” CHIP TAYLOR Meanwhile, Taylor’s success over the years has been staggering.

He was born James Wesley Voight and raised in Yonkers, New York.

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His first chart single was his recording (as Chip Taylor) of Here I Am in 1962.

His songs soon caught the ear of RCA Records Nashville A&R head Chet Atkins, who found it hard to believe that their writer was based in New York City.

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Other top artists that have recorded Chip Taylor songs include Frank Sinatra, Fats Domino, Dean Martin, Janis Joplin, Ike & Tina Turner, Linda Ronstadt, The Pretenders and Bonnie Raitt.

“I’m vibe-oriented in the way I write songs,” he explains. “I don’t really think about it much when I write songs - they just come out of me; I get a certain feeling and I go with it. And when I’m playing with a musician, I also get a certain feeling that something is working. I felt that way right away when I met Carrie, when she came to the show.

“And when I saw her perform the next day at a record store, I thought yes, there is something that she is doing that I really like.”

He took a break from music during the 1980s to the mid1990s as a professional gambler, and since his return to making music, Taylor has to date released almost a dozen albums.

His very latest projects include this year’s Little Brothers and another mini-album called I’ll Carry for You. But taking things back to his childhood, he recalls the influence of his folks and of being exposed to musical experiences as a youngster as well.

“What changed my life was when I went to a Broadway play.

I didn’t want to go, but (my parents) had a ticket and they forced me to go,” he recalls with a laugh. “I sat in the fourth row and listened to the orchestra play My Wild Irish Rose. When I heard them play, it was about the power of the orchestra and what it did to my body.

“I just wanted to keep on feeling that ‘chill’ in my body. I knew then I wanted this to be part of me forever.”

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Alberta Culture Days seeking artists, community support

BY KALISHA MENDONSA RED DEER EXPRESS It’s almost time to celebrate Alberta Culture Days and the City is busy working with various community partners to ensure a vibrant experience for Red Deerians.

From Sept. 30th to Oct. 2nd, a variety of activities will take place including live music, chalk artists around downtown, film screenings and more. The City is currently accepting applications for musicians and the Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival, with application forms available on the City of Red Deer web site.

Greg Stafford, special events programmer with the City of Red Deer, said he’s very much looking forward to this year’s events and hopes that many citizens come out to enjoy the programming.

“What we’re really looking forward to is the community participation from all of our different partners and we’re hoping to draw a large crowd to enjoy it all,” Stafford said. “We really want to bring more ears and eyes downtown and into the various venues. We’re just putting the final description of events together but we will be releasing that soon to various community calendars.”

Stafford said the City is excit-

ed to welcome world-renowned chalk artist Ian Morris to the festival this year. Morris is a Victoria, B.C street artist who has participated in international events with a specialty in designing 3D street art. Morris will be creating on the west end of the Ross Street Patio on Oct. 1st and will be guiding selected local artists through a workshop on the evening of Sept. 30th.

“We’ve never done anything quite like this before, so it’s exciting and I think it’ll be good for our local artists,” Stafford said.

The City is also encouraging artists to apply to become a part of the Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival.

“For those who get selected, there is a $200 honorarium. We will also organize a ‘People’s Choice’ section for our local artists, and there will be a prize of a $200 certificate from Alberta Art and Drafting. We’re really looking forward to that.”

Stafford said he’s excited to announce a brand new event that will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Saturday of Alberta Culture Days - a steamroller print event, hosted beside the Welikoklad Events Centre.

“We’re going to have huge wood cuts inked and printed by a steamroller. We’ll be doing print-making on large 4x8 piece of wood. It’s not usually done

with a steamroller but that’ll be really cool,” Stafford said. “We’re describing that as an initiative to bring together students, artists and the community in a cooperative event that celebrates Red Deer arts and cultural communities. That’s one of our bigger features.”

He added a number of events will take place in the Welikoklad Centre as well as local libraries.

“I think it’s important that people know Alberta Culture Days are happening and that it’s a national event. It’s Canada-wide and filters down differently for each of the provinces and then cities,” he said. “I think celebrating Alberta Culture Days really makes this a welcoming community. It brings people together and we think the culture here is very vibrant. When people come

out to enjoy arts, they are relieving stress and able to relax.

“It just makes Red Deer a better place to live to have all of these aspects of art and culture in our community.”

Stafford said there will soon be a full list of featured events available on the City of Red Deer web site, as well as a number of other local community calendars. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

VIVID CREATION - Local commissioned artist Kristin Guttridge worked on her sidewalk chalk art creation that was featured on the Ross Street Patio as part of a City-wide Alberta Arts and Culture Days celebration last year.

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Here comes my favourite season of the year I saw lots of yellow leaves today, and it reminds me of how I feel that fall in Sylvan Lake is the best! Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s great that we have a bunch of visitors to support our town all summer, and I love summer heat and barbeques and all that. I was out for a run today and it was so hard to run down the path on the lake shore, it reminded me of why I never go that route in the summer. It was great to see everyone having so much fun, but it’s too many people for me. We have trouble getting out of our driveway some days in summer due to all the traffic.

I am not a fan of all the bugs at this time of year either. I have contemplated running with my swim goggles and a painters mask on a few times. Extra protein right? Ug. But fall - I love fall! It’s hot during the day and cool at night so it’s easier to sleep. The streets and lake shore all calm down and we can roam freely again. The sun goes down a little earlier and my four-year-old is a little easier to put to bed when it’s dark. It becomes too cold for the bugs at night, so they leave. The leaves and all the colour changes are amazing - that reminds

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McDERMOTT me - I had better book a photographer for some family photos. (I say that in case it helps remind you to do the same). I love the way fall smells. I love that the farmer’s market has so much more to offer at this time of year in the way of local fresh fruits and veggies.

I love fall because after September long weekend we can get back to a really great routine again. We see so many gym members fall off the wagon, go on holidays, etc., and we miss them all summer. Maybe you have had to cover for co-workers on holiday or catch up on your own ‘to do’ pile after you have been gone that was so big, you wondered if the vacation was worth it.

Fall to me, means structure, getting back to the good, positive, powerful routines.

Focusing on health and fitness and letting go of the 1,500 calorie parties that are fun in

the moment, but costly on the waistline. At the gym, the energy builds up again; classes are exciting and full of life! Kids are back at school learning new things, parents are more able to spend some time with adults for much of the day, it’s different.

Sure, I know that winter is coming and as much as I was born and raised here in this part of Canada, I am not the fan of winter I used to be. It’s still pretty awesome.

I cannot wait to see all of you again back at the gym, back at boot camp, back in the cycling classes, and generally back at it! Yes, we still have a few weeks of summer left so enjoy them, get out and move and play and explore. Enjoy an ice cream after the long weekend when you know everyone in the store, but there is no line up.

So as we ease back into fall, it’s time to restart the proper eating plans, get some new goals in place and fire up the planner to fit in when we are going to get back in shape after a summer off. And hey, if you stuck with it all summer, nice work! You are in the elite category. There are so many things starting up in September and we are spoiled for choice. I love it! Bring it on!

Your top five tips for getting back into shape after a summer of, well, you know.

1) Ease back into it. If you haven’t been at the gym or in boot camp all summer don’t go full tilt on day one, you will just be really sore for several days. Your lungs and your heart may be de-conditioned, so again, give them time to adapt.

2) Write out some basic food intentions and start getting back on track. You don’t need to go all in for the new meal plan, (of course you can if you like) but maybe just ease back in. And keep a few summer parties on the calendar – it’s not about being a hermit.

3) Make sure you take some time to stretch, get a massage, do some yoga – it will help with the stiffness at first.

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An update on the risks of heartburn drugs Pogo, the cartoon character, was right when he remarked, “We have met the enemy and the enemy is us.”

A report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that North Americans are devouring PPIs (proton pump inhibitors). These drugs decrease the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach to ease heartburn.

But, as always, medical consumers tend to overdo a good thing and trigger a number of unintended consequences.

Numbers tell the story.

A few years ago doctors prescribed PPIs, such as Prevacid, Nexium and Priosec, to over 4 million Canadians and 15 million in the U.S. Now, the number is higher as some PPIs can be obtained over-the-counter. The cost? Over $80 billion! The winners are the owners of big pharma stocks.

PPIs have been available for years and used to ease the burning fire under the breastbone.

This is caused by overindulgence in food and drink which pushes protein digestive enzymes and bile into the lower part of the esophagus (food tube).

This, in turn, triggers gastrointestinal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD. There have always been good and questionable ways to use prescription medications. For instance, some people taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids may require long-standing treatment with PPIs to decrease the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

So what’s the problem?

It’s that PPIs were meant to be used as a crutch for short periods of time.

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JONES But, as you might suspect, these drugs work so well that many people depend on them for the long haul. And when this happens, it increases the risk of PPI overdose. As has been aptly said, “Too much of a good thing can be worse than none at all.”

So what goes wrong?

Following a heart attack patients are often prescribed a blood thinner to decrease the risk of another coronary attack.

One blood thinner, when used with a PPI, was associated with a 29% risk of causing another heart attack within 90 days. Not a good trade off.

Decreasing the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach can also cause a serious bowel infection.

A study of 272,636 patients from around the world showed that the use of PPIs was associated with increased risk of developing Clostridium difficile. This intestinal infection can result in as many as 40 bowel movements daily and can be life-threatening.

Several studies have shown an association between PPI use and osteoporosis (brittle bones) in both men and women. It’s postulated that PPIs decrease the absorption of calcium and that increased production of parathyroid hormone leads to increased bone loss.

Most people are well aware of the importance of calcium. But they are unaware that magnesium is needed for 300 metabolic reactions in the body.

Unfortunately, studies show that 32 percent of North Americans are deficient in magnesium even without the use of PPIs. But one study showed that those who had been taking PPIs for eight years had an increased risk of fatigue, unsteadiness, numbness, tingling, seizures or an irregular heart rate.

Once PPIs were discontinued all these symptoms disappeared.

It’s also known that an acid stomach is essential for the absorption of Vitamin B12. Studies show that long-term PPI users

have a 4X greater risk of B12 deficiency. This can result in anemia, depression, decreased taste and tingling in the extremities.

During the last 25 years there’s been an alarming increase in esophageal malignancy.

It’s due to repeated attacks of heartburn, resulting in chronic inflammation of the lower end of the esophagus, and the start of precancerous changes.

Chronic heartburn reminds us we are quite human. It’s a warning signal that it’s time to avoid the ‘all-you-can-eat’ syndrome, and the belief that you can get

away with overindulgence just by popping a few pills to decrease hydrochloric acid.

Never forget that there is always a price to pay for prescription drugs.

My advice is to avoid GERD by limiting calories, losing weight, stop smoking, limiting the use of painkillers, and starting a sound lifestyle.

Remember fools attempt this at the end of life, while smart people start at the beginning!

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FOR A CAUSE - From left, Natalie Elgersma, a student from Gateway Christian School and Gavin Jewan from Hunting Hills High School played some instruments in front of the Red Deer Public School’s SMART car school bus on Ross Street last week. The students were there as part of the District’s Stuff a Bus with Musical Instruments campaign, which encourages the donation of gently used instruments to support band programs in the City.

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SPORTS Alberta takes bronze in Senior Women’s Championship

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS Although it wasn’t the national gold medal they were looking for, Alberta’s provincial senior women’s baseball team are holding their heads high after winning a bronze medal at the Baseball Canada Senior Women’s Invitational Championship in Red Deer last weekend.

“It’s always nice to win the last one. Again, not the one that we were aiming for but it is what it is,” said Team Alberta Head Coach Steven Inch after his team’s 8-5 victory over Quebec in Sunday afternoon’s bronze medal game at Great Chief Park.

It was a solid week of baseball for the Albertans, who put up a 4-2-0 overall record throughout the five team tournament, which featured provincial teams from Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and B.C. as well as a team of U18 prospects from all over the country.

The Alberta team got off to a great start to the four day tournament on Thursday morning with a 10-9 victory over the prospect team after putting up five runs in the seventh and final inning to come from behind and win it. Red Deer’s Kelsey and Hayley Lalor combined for three hits and two RBIs on the way to the victory.

The momentum from that opening game seemed to carry over into their second game of the day against Ontario, as they triumphed 8-2 over their eastern Canada rivals thanks in part to the hot bat of designated hitter Paige Hildebrandt, who posted three hits and three RBIs. Meanwhile Kelsey’s incredible weekend at the plate and in the field continued as she put up a hit and three walks to help her team to victory.

Alberta’s winning streak on home field was not to last though. Friday spelled their first matchup with a British Columbia team that was hands down the best in the tournament when it came to sheer talent and skill.

Despite the fact that Alberta had been playing some great baseball, they weren’t able to stand up to the Pacific juggernaut and were shut out 7-0 at the hands of the eventual champions.

The setback against B.C. wasn’t enough to dampen the Albertan’s spirits though, as they quickly bounced back to pick up a close 10-9 victory over Quebec, clinching them a spot in the semi finals.

Inch said his team’s veteran presence helped them stay focused on their ultimate goal despite some setbacks at the tournament.

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CLOSE PLAY - From left, Kelsey Lalor of Team Alberta tried to tag out a stealing Ashley Stephenson of Team Ontario at second base during Baseball Canada Senior Women’s Invitational Championship semi final action at Great Chief Park last weekend. Team Alberta would go on to win the bronze medal at the tournament.

Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express “Those women that have been (to worlds) really did a good job of being leaders on our team. They’ve been to international tournaments, they’ve been to tournaments like this a lot and they did exactly what they were supposed to do - lead the team in those areas and pick up younger players and they did a good job of doing that,” he said.

Unfortunately, the semis was where Alberta’s quest for gold would come to an abrupt halt. Despite a strong start and some solid defense throughout the opening innings of the contest, a few late errors and a sixth and seventh inning surge by the Ontarians lead to a 6-2 loss.

There were however a few bright spots for Alberta in the matchup, as Kelsey lead the charge on the base paths with a trio of stolen bases.

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She continued her solid play into the bronze medal match against Quebec on Sunday afternoon, knocking in a one out triple in the sixth inning, and was eventually scored by double by left fielder Melissa Armstrong.

The run helped solidify the 8-5 win for Alberta, who held out despite a late surge by a hungry Quebec team. In the end though it all came down to pitcher Heidi Northcott, who, with two out and the bases loaded in the top of the seventh, sat down the final batter with a strike out looking, ending the game.

The 18-year-old Red Deerian short stop’s excellent play throughout the week earned her a selection to Team Canada for the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup in Gijang City, Korea next week.

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“One thing that I thought we did a good job of was we played for Team Alberta first and foremost. We didn’t let that (Canada roster selection) stuff play into our minds,” Inch said of the selections, adding that Alberta has a lot of young talent that could potentially make the national roster in future seasons.

“There’s a lot of ladies that, especially if they’re not going to make it this year, they’re definitely going to be in contention the next couple of years.”

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Central Alberta Buccaneers’ season comes to an end

BY ZACHARY CORMIER RED DEER EXPRESS The cold and rainy weather in Lacombe last Saturday night almost poetically mirrored the mood on the Central Alberta Buccaneers’ bench at the conclusion of the Alberta Football League championship game at M.E. Global Athletic Park.

After a stellar regular season and a gritty semi final victory, the Bucs’ undefeated season came to a screeching halt last weekend after a devastating 32-23 home field loss at the hands of the visiting Fort McMurray Monarchs.

Despite a strong first half effort and perhaps a stronger one in the second half, the Bucs just weren’t able to overcome the Monarchs’ all-star offense to claim their first ever AFL championship.

“I think we got tired.

That’s the part that’s challenging about three and out football when you play it like a power running team. They have by far the best, in my opinion, skilled player in the league in (running back) Melvin Beck. He’s absolutely spec-

tacular. And once you start wearing down and he gets bigger creases he’s going to get his yards,” said Bucs’ Head Coach Devon Hand after the loss.

Right from the opening kick, it became apparent that both teams were going to have to battle for every single point in the matchup between the AFL’s two best teams.

It was the Monarchs who would draw first blood in the back and forth affair as their special teams unit forced the Bucs to concede a single point on a touch back before forcing them back into their own end zone for a safety to give them a 3-0 lead after the first 15 minutes of the game.

But the home team wouldn’t be held down for long as their defense came roaring onto the field in the second quarter and shut down Fort Mac’s high-powered offensive unit, opening the doors for the pirate crew’s AFLleading passing game to come to the fore.

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GOOD EFFORT - Counter-clockwise from right, Axsavier Lawrence of the Central Alberta Buccaneers was tackled by Jourdain Alexis and Aaron Gordon of the Fort McMurray Monarchs during the Alberta Football League final at M.E. Global Athletic Park in Lacombe last Saturday. The Monarchs shocked the Bucs with a 32-23 victory over the previously undefeated team.

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were able to get the air game working, connecting with Josh Blanchard and Axsavier Lawrence for a touchdown apiece to take a 14-4 lead into halftime.

But that’s where the dominance would end for the Bucs. The Monarchs came out of the field house for the third quarter as a team on a mission.

It didn’t take long for Fort Mac’s devastating running game to start taking its toll on the Buccaneers’ defensive line and after a controversial fumble in the red zone by the Monarchs was called back, the visitors quickly put up six points to close the gap.

On the other side of the ball, the Bucs started to suffer some injury woes on their offensive line, a weakness that Fort Mac’s defense was quick to exploit.

“We protected really well early but then we lost a couple of guys and they were able to get some extra

pressure on Brandon,” Hand said.

After a quick Buccaneer field goal on the ensuing drive, the Monarchs’ offense set to work once more, gutting the home side’s defense time and again on the ground before pounding the ball into the end zone to draw even.

That brought it all down to the fourth and final quarter and man what a quarter it was. The Bucs threatened to blow the game wide open early on thanks to a huge reception and run by Lawrence, which punched in six points.

But a missed conversion opened the door for Fort Mac to take the lead in the dying minutes of the game and it was an opportunity they weren’t going to miss.

They quickly marched down the field and scored a TD of their own, adding the conversion for good measure.

The final nail in the coffin for the Bucs came in

the final five minutes when a desperate pass by Leyh was picked off by Pascal Tshilambo and returned for six points to seal the deal. Final score - 32-23.

“We just ran out of gas at the end. I’m proud of our guys and how we stuck together this game,” Hand said, adding he expects the team to continue to improve over the coming seasons so they can ultimately challenge for a national title.

“We’ve come a long ways in two short years. We have a nice foundation.

Hopefully we can retain our big name recruits and our local guys keep coming back and we can build and get momentum. But the difference between being good and great and being a champion and not is the little things. In the grand scheme of things they did the little things a little bit better than us and that’s how it ends.” zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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Food Service Supervisor Home the odd night. WeekReq’d F/T & P/T ends off. 403-586-4558 permanent shift, early morning, morning, day, Business eves. shift weekend day night. 40 - 44 hrs/wk Opportunities 8 Vacancies, $13.75 /hr. + medical, dental, life and BREAST CANCER vision beneÀts. Start vending machines ASAP. Job description business opportunity. www.timhortons.com Brand new launching Sept Experience 1 yr. to less 1 across Canada. than 2 yrs. Education not Exceptionally high cash req’d. Apply in person or income with rewarding fax 403-314-1303 lifestyle. Financing available. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.vendingforhope.com.

870

Misc.

Help

Start your career!

See Help Wanted Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

830

LINE COOK NEEDED for evenings, f/t or p/t.

Experience required.

Apply in person inside Jackpot Casino.

880

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you.

Post your resume online.

Free. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

880

Misc.

Help

Contractors

1100

EMPLOYEE PRICING

is Back!

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

CAREER ALERT: Saputo

Red Deer is seeking an enthusiastic, driven, Production Supervisor to join our team. This position is responsible for front line supervision of operations to ensure safe and efÀcient production of quality products. Saputo offers competitive compensation plans. Apply online at www.saputo.com or email your resume to cv.edm@saputo.com HOUSEKEEPER req’d approx. 6 hrs./wk. For info. call 403-309-4554 RECYCLE SORTERS F/T, required Immed. in Red Deer shop. Email resume to: canpak1212@gmail.com

895

Positions Wanted

RECENTLY RETIRED Ànancial advisor seeking employment in customer service Àeld. Excellent acquisition and retention skills, 34 yrs exp. building relationships and trust with customers a key strength.

All employment opportunities will be considered.

Resume avail. upon request. 403-346-9215

Employment Training

900

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

REFLEXOLOGY PROGRAM. Fun and relaxed learning. Register now limited space.

Starting September 2016.

CertiÀcate upon completion. 403-340-1330.

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

Caregivers

1060

ATTN: SHIFT WORKERS We are the answer to your child care needs.

24/7 Family Child Care Opening September 1, 2016 For appointments, please contact Lisa @ 1-403-872-3803

Come see me for the BEST prices in town!

Kevin Clark • 403.396.0778 kevin.clark@camclarkford.com

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

Value Home Repair

Gasoline Alley • Red Deer County

Call 403-598-7499 R.D.

Financial

1170

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.

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

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

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

Misc.

Services

1290

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

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

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

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

Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com.

Painters/ Decorators

1310

www.camclarkfordreddeer.com

Roofing

1370

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

1430

YARD CARE Call Ryan @ 403-348-1459

Auctions

1530

1 PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE - Athabasca, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 26 in Edmonton. 93.27 +/- title acres. Hwy 2 access, borders town limits. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

3 PARCELS OF FARMLAND - Athabasca, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 26 in Edmonton. 473.22 +/- title acres. 285 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

5 INDUSTRIAL LOTS Bonnyville, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

October 26 in Edmonton.

Free Est. 403-872-8888 Lots ranging from 1.13 +/LAUREL TRUDGEON to 1.61 +/- title acres.

Residential Painting and North West Industrial Park.

Colour Consultations.

Jerry Hodge: 403-342-7801.

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

Personal COLLECTOR CAR Services AUCTION. 9th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale Collector SEEKING A CAREER in Car Auction. 200 cars. the Community Newspaper Westerner Park, Sept 9, 10 business? Post your & 11. Last year sold over resume for FREE right 85 percent. Time to conwhere the publishers are sign, all makes models looking. Visit: awwelcome. 1-888-296-0528 na.com/for-job-seekers. ext 102 or 103. Consign@egauctions.com.

EGauctions.com. Featuring Horny Mike from hit TV Roofing series Counting Cars.

Auctions

1530

COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE & SHOP Alcomdale, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 26 in Edmonton.

2.47 +/- title acres & 2520 sq. ft. shop with living accommodations. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652.

Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

THE ELECTRIC GARAGE 9TH Annual Fall Finale

Collector Car Auction & Speed Show

Sept. 9. 10 & 11, 2016 Westerner Park, Red Deer Western Canada’s Largest Collector Car Event Featuring “Horny Mike” from Counting Cars Consign Today 1-888-296-0528 X 102 or 103 EGauctions.com UNRESERVED INDUSTRIAL AUCTION. September 13, 2016. Brochure deadline August 17.

To consign please call Canadian Public Auction to speak to a Salesman 403-269-6600.

Coming Events

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1620

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers.

ModiÀcations possible windows, doors, walls, as ofÀce, living work-shop, etc., 40’ Áatrack/bridge.

1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Firewood

1660

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

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

Health & Beauty

1700

4 WHEEL scooter, Legend XL. 403-573-3298

Household Appliances

1710

MAYTAG washer and dryer, $400 for the pair.

403-358-6579

Coming Events

52

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

1315

1370

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

Call 1-888-263-8254

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, riÁes, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

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COFFEE table and 2 matching end tables, $90.

403-309-4518

Misc. for Sale

1760

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

403-885-5020 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. WATER HOSE REEL, $35. 403-885-5020 WEDDING dress, size 10, Àts small, $200.

403-309-4518

1830

Cats

2 KITTENS, 1 Siamese male and 1 Balinese female, $50 each, and 2 grey kittens to give away.

403-887-3649

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

2 BDRM. main Ár. incld’s utils. Avail. Sept. 1. $1200 rent/dd, 403-357-7662 4 BDRMS, 2 1/2 baths, single car garage, 5 appls, $1250/mo. in Red Deer.

403-782-7156 403-357-7465 SMALL rural home, SE of Red Deer, suitable for single, semi-retired gent.

403-986-4469

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

3 bdrm. townhouse in Red Deer, 11/2 bath, 4 appl.

403-887-4670 or 403-350-6194

Manufactured Homes

3040

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

403-348-6594

3060

Suites

MORRISROE MANOR Rental incentives avail.

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

403-596-2444

Suites

3060

BACHELOR, 1, & 2 Bedroom Suites Starting at $849/month!

One Month Rent FREE! One FREE year of Telus cable & internet.

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1(888)482-1711 leasing@rentmidwest.com PENHOLD deluxe 3 bdrm., Incld’s heat & water, $950/mo. 403-348-6594

Rental incentives avail.

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

403-596-2444

3090

AVAIL. now, $450/mo. furn. quiet room NW Red Deer, N/S 403-348-3339 BLACKFALDS, $600, all inclusive. 403-358-1614

Mobile Lot

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McKay Place, Blackfalds, gated community offering maintenance free living.

Adult and family lots avail. starting @ $500/mo.

403-318-3642

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

SIERRA GRAND upscale condo, centrally located, top Áoor, 1 bdrm. and den, vaulted ceilings, 6 appl., swimming pool, games room, media room. Priced to sell at $295,900.

403-341-4418

Farms/ Land

4070

2 AND A Ω QUARTERS of land near Prince Albert, SK with nice full yard & beautiful garden. Grows good crops. Great opportunity for starter farmer. Call Doug for further details 306-716-2671.

Buildings For Sale

4150

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.

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Graphic Artist Central Alberta Designs is accepting applications for a full time position for a Graphic Artist based in Red Deer.

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Enter te in pe person so at tthee Red Deer Express #121, 5301 - 43 St.

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Jessica Crandall Regional Production Manager Central Alberta Designs Email: jcrandall@cadesigns.ca

We thank everyone for their application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CA Designs blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

Antique & Classic Autos

5020

5030

Cars

Cars

5030

THE ELECTRIC GARAGE 9TH Annual Fall Finale

Collector Car Auction & Speed Show

Sept. 9. 10 & 11, 2016 Westerner Park, Red Deer Western Canada’s Largest Collector Car Event Featuring “Horny Mike” from Counting Cars Consign Today 1-888-296-0528 X 102 or 103 EGauctions.com

2006 FORD Crown Victoria LX Sedan, leather, 70,000 km, $12,000 obo.

403-573-3298

2003 MAZDA MX5, exc. cond. 78,000 kms., hardtop & roll bar incl’d. loaded. $12,500. 403-755-2760

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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

2004 MAZDA 6, black, 240,000 kms., new performance tires & rims, 1 yr. old winter tires. Asking $2500. 587-377-5275

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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2010 Mazda6 GT V6

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HOMES & LIVING

MODERN TOUCH - This Vleeming Construction show home on 45th Ave. in Lacombe uses a modern colour scheme, large windows and unique accents to create a welcoming space which is perfectly suited to this charming starter home.

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Freeing yourself from the unnecessary clutter The other day I woke up to a monsoon type rain and the smell and feel of fall hit me full in the face.

There is always that day in August right after my birthday when summer takes a hasty exit and you wake up to a chilly morning with the smell of the leaves changing. It’s a nostalgic mix of decay and harvest as everything is starting to come down and be packed away for fall.

I have seen several posts on facebook where my friends say goodbye to adult children as they pack off for university or for a broader life outside of their childhood home. What a thrilling yet sad time for everyone, much like the program of fall where things change and get packed down and stored. The memories of moving to my first apartment far away from my hometown are still as sweet as they were 30 years ago when I packed and

Kim

WYSE stored things that I would take with me and compacted and left things which wouldn’t fit into my one-bedroom apartment.

There is nothing more challenging and freeing than having to drastically downsize your living requirements whether you are moving or just vacationing.

We can live with so much less than we think we need and it is a valuable exercise to try and compact your life from time to time; you may be surprised at the number of extraneous items you get rid of!

A friend of mine recently went on a two-week motorcycle trek through the

U.S. with her beau and I was curious about how she fared because I have travelled with her and she is a pack horse like I am, we both had suitcases that rivalled anyone in the airport!

When we chatted about her trip she said she was inspired by how care-free the trip was and by how LITTLE she was able to live with over those weeks.

The freedom of having less baggage was a liberating experience for her and she realized that travelling light was very doable for a girl who used to need a separate suitcase just for hair products.

It can be just routine to pack and over pack and take way more that we think we need either on a trip or in life and that clutter and weight can drag us down on our journey.

When these kids move from their parents’ home to a dorm or an apartment of their own they are forced to take only

what they truly need as spaces are tight and the luxury of being strewn out all over is not given anymore. It is a good exercise to see what you can absolutely live and not live without and free yourself of the heavy burden of extra and unnecessary baggage.

As you begin to pack up your summer life, take a extra look at what could be removed, stored away or given to those who could need it.

I have been able to make some much needed extra cash this summer selling unwanted items and I have given myself room to breathe in the process as I process things I have been hanging on to for too long. Travel light everyone, the journey is far more enjoyable with a more manageable load.

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

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How to keep growing a strong credit One of the comments I hear the most often from people is that they wish financial literacy was taught in school. I cannot agree more.

The worst of it is when I meet with someone and though they have the employment and the down payment necessary to support the mortgage application, they do not have the necessary credit history and so they are forced to wait while they establish it. So let’s take a look at what you need to do to ensure that your credit is all that it can be.

A quick side note is that this refresher can benefit all of us really. I’ve seen a lack of knowledge about the inner workings of credit affect a wide variety of people.

• The well-established older individual who just hasn’t needed to borrow.

• The person who likes to pay cash for all of their purchases.

• The spouse who does not work outside the home so all credit is in the partner’s name.

• The person who went through a life issue which resulted in either poor credit, an orderly payment of debts or a bankruptcy and needs to start again.

• The young person getting started in life.

• The new to Canada immigrant.

So why do you have to have a credit rating?

The fact of the matter is that the days of going into your bank well dressed and on the strength of your relationship with the bank manager you would be offered a loan are long gone.

Pam

PIKKERT These days you have to have a credit score which is based on how you manage yourself. Think of your credit score as your financial GPA. A mortgage lender is looking for an indicator that you have proven yourself capable of paying your bills on time before they go ahead and lend you the $300,000 necessary to purchase your home.

Your credit score is looked at for all manner of things.

From getting a new cell phone, setting up a new utility for your home, loans, credit cards and mortgages. If you do not have a good score you will likely end up paying a higher rate on a loan or a deposit on a utility or cell phone. Without a credit card you will have a much harder time renting a car or a hotel room.

We have two credit agencies in Canada Equifax and Transunion. They collect data from all sorts of companies like banks through cell phone companies. You are assigned a credit score based on how you manage your credit compared to the rest of Canadians. Here is the formula they use.

• 35% payment history • 30% utilization • 15% length of credit history

• 10% credit mix • 10% number of inquiries So here is how you grow great credit: • Have at least two things reporting at all times - a credit card and a loan for example.

• Make your payments on time every month.

• Do not let too many companies pull your credit.

• Do not exceed 50% of the available credit limit on your credit card or line of credit.

• If you have had some late payments,

do not lose hope. Get yourself back on track ASAP so the lenders can see it was an anomaly and not normal for you.

• Each partner in a relationship needs to have their own credit. Make sure all joint accounts report for you both.

Credit in and of itself is not a bad thing as it is so often portrayed. Good credit management is a necessary thing and knowing how to navigate is a necessity in our modern world.

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

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TRAVEL Setting sail on a Mediterranean cruise If you had a chance to read our article from last month you will remember that I had the wonderful opportunity to sail the beautiful Celebrity Reflection from Athens. After spending a couple of days in this magnificent city we set sail for our seven day Mediterranean cruise.

Santorini, one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea, was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th Century B.C.E., forever shaping its rugged landscape and villages. We decided to take a shore excursion to the world famous Caldera to see Nea Kameni, an impressive volcano that was for us to explore.

The climb did take a while but the view of Santorini and the Mediterranean Seas was worth every step.

After our tour of the volcano we went to the island of Thirassia.

This island is the largest and only inhabited island in a chain of very small islands from the ancient Strogili. The main village Horio is a pretty place with whitewashed houses that provides a glimpse into the past. We spent our time here in a little outdoor restaurant where the family cooked our meal over an outdoor fire pit.

After a delicious lunch we then returned to the port of Fira. After exploring the many streets and shops in this hustling little city we had time for a relaxing glass of wine, enjoying the spectacular view of this island.

Next port stop was Rhodes Greece and we had booked a wonderful walking tour of this town which included the Medieval Town of Rhodes. The first building was the imposing Grand Master’s Palace that was built in 14 AD, destroyed in 1856 and rebuilt in 1939. After touring this grand palace, we walked down the street of the Knights where many of the inns still exist that were occupied by the crusaders during ancient times.

After our official tour ended we enjoyed our own guided tour of back alleys and local shops before we headed back to the ship.

BREATHTAKING - There are many magnificent areas to explore on a seven-day cruise in the Mediterranean.

Waking up to our arrival into the incredible island of Mykonos is one of the best. The island famed for their magnificent windmills that have been operating for years. We choose to take an excursion over the Ancient Island of Delos. This island is said to be the birthplace of the Greek gods Apollo and Artemis and is one of Greece’s most significant historical and mythological archaeological sites. From the Sanctuary of Apollo to the houses of Dionysus and Cleopatra this site is not to be missed for any of our readers that are interested in Greek mythology. We had about four hours which included our guided tour of this site before we

headed back to Mykonos. We spent the reminder of tour exploring the port city before we caught the free transfer back to our ship.

Kuasadi (Ephesus) after an enjoyable drive through the countryside, our first stop was to The House of the Virgin Mary. This historic structure was discovered in the 19th Century and declared a holy shrine by the Roman Catholic Church in 1896.

From there we continued on to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Work - the Temple of Artemis. Walking up the steps of the Library of Celsus which was built in 125 AD and turning to see the city and trying to imagine what life was like in

ancient times was like no other experience. The Great Theatre and the Baths of Scholastic was very impressive. Our next stop was a guided tour of the Basilica of St. John which was built in Sixth Century AD. It is thought the evangelist St. John spent his last living years around Ephesus and was buried on a nearby hill.

We also had a chance to visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum.

Our tour ended with a visit to a carpet factory which was right outside of our cruise pier. As usual we decided to find a local restaurant on the beach and enjoyed a nice cold local beverage.

We had a one day of relaxing and finally had time to enjoy the Celebrity Reflection. We ended

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our last night in the specialty restaurant the Crown Grill. Our table had the best view of the sailing between the two continents along the Bosphorus Strait. From our dining table we not only enjoyed the scenery on both sides but we were also entertained by a family of dolphins that followed us. I couldn’t think of any better way of ending our seven day cruise.

This three-part series is an excellent example of how detailed a cruise on the Mediterranean truly is. After the seven day cruise, we traveled to Rome.

Rome in itself is a whole article.

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23,400

#G70881

#G61461

2014 Toyota

2013 Toyota

2011 Acura

2012 Toyota

#G70294

#10602

#F63402

Venza AWD V6

$

RDX

$

$

$

Highlander Limited

21,400

#G70431

31,990

#G70471

43,990

#G61381

Tundra Limited Crew Cab

36,400

4DR

$

146” 5.7L, PLATINUM

Highlander Sport 4WD

36,990

Tundra 4WD Crewmax

31,990

#10612

12,990

$

4DR SEDAN, I4, AUTO, XLE

15,990

Camry

22,990

29,990

2010 Toyota

$

146” 5.7L, SR5

$

53,990

Tundra 4WD Dbl Cab

#G61761

$

V6

2012 Toyota

$

Venza AWD

COUPE, 435I, XDRIVE

49,990

2012 Toyota

4 Series AWD

$

#10614

2015 BMW

$

4Runner Limited

19,990

2015 TOYOTA

47,990

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2016 Ford Mustang Coupe MSRP 40,349

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$

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$

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Gasoline Alley • Red Deer County

Delivery Allowance Employee Pricing, Costco & Hail Discounts

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

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looking for

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21,989

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35,903

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2014 2 014 Ford Escape

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