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Year-round Ross Street Patio plan nixed Council discusses issue as part of 2017 Operating Budget

BY JOSEPH HO Express staff

Association’s executive director Amanda Gould views council’s decision as a missed opportunity.

“With the 2019 Canada Winter Games, we need to really position ourselves as a city that does promote and embrace winter with winter activities,” said Gould.

“Downtown being the heart of the City, we’re going to have people coming down here in 2019 and we need to show them that there are things to do. Right now, there isn’t a lot to do in the winter. The patio would have been the prime opportunity to try and promote that there are other things.”

The Ross Street Patio has been a summer fixture since 2012, converting 17 parking spots and a lane of traffic into space for tables, umbrellas, planters and shrubs. From June to September, it’s become

A split council vote on day five of the City’s operating budget debate was not enough to give the Ross Street Patio a test run next winter.

Administration had proposed a pilot project to leave the patio in place, to gauge whether it could be used as part of the Canada Winter Games festivities in 2019. Funding for the pilot would have come from reserves at a cost of $50,000.

Those opposed to the project were Councillors Tanya Handley, Lawrence Lee, Frank Wong and Mayor Tara Veer while Councillors Lynne Mulder, Paul Harris, Dianne Wyntjes and Buck Buchanan voted in favour of it.

Councillor Ken Johnston was absent from the meeting.

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Handley said that finding parking downtown is hard enough with the patio packed up for the winter. She spoke about making a large food order and having to drive around the block three times searching for a spot close to that business.

Handley said she didn’t find one and that that inconvenience — which would be exacerbated by the patio — made her question whether she’d make that purchase again.

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Gould said that when the DBA worked on the Downtown Investment Attraction Plan with the City, they discovered that at any given time, parking supply downtown was close to 50%.

“So we know we have a lot of availability for parking in the downtown. It’s just a case of managing that, managing the spaces that are in higher demand than others,” she said.

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ly half of area businesses opposed making the patio permanent due to parking concerns.

Gould suspects that’s because people want to park in front of businesses during the cold weather.

“If we can get past that, then I think they’ll be a lot of benefit. We need to just work with the businesses, (so) that there’s going to be constant activity or just regular activity,” she said.

With respect to its summer installation, Gould said that when she joined the DBA four years ago, she fielded many calls

from businesses unhappy with the patio. Not so much anymore, she said.

“Businesses have realized that there is a great benefit. That people are collecting there, people are hanging out there,” she said.

“Yes, there’s an immediate advantage for the eateries but there are other businesses around there. People are seeing them and so they’re getting more profile than they would normally if it was just a roadway.” joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com

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Into its second week of operating budget deliberations, the City of Red Deer’s tax rate increase has been whittled down to 2.15% as of press time.

Many at City Hall are calling the 2017 Operating Budget the most challenging in years due to the recession, reduced City revenues, while needing to respond to public demand for maintained service levels.

Some of the savings so far have included funding through reserves, revenue shortfalls from permit and subdivision applications, removing them from the tax requirement. The same was done, in part, for the expected shortfall in supplementary property tax, which is levied onto newly-constructed buildings for the portion of the year they’ve been complete. “Some of those revenue shortages (are) on a one-time basis, recognizing the economy’s slow now in terms of new construction starts. We have confidence that will come back in the next couple of years. We can give some tax relief this year,� said Mayor Tara Veer last week.

The poor economy is also being blamed for reduced revenues from parks, recreation and culture, as well as transit, where the City is experiencing lower participation in facilities and services. The City is freezing fees for those services while maintaining service levels.

Also, the Fee Assistance Program for recreation facilities saw its funding increased by $40,000.

This program gives eligible residents free access

to any facility and up to $200 per year towards City programs.

In addition, 1% of the tax rate increase goes toward capital contributions. Another 0.22% represents the impact of the provincial carbon tax on the City.

The tax results in higher natural gas and fuel costs for City facilities, vehicles and equipment, totalling $279,583 this year and $138,434 the next.

Veer called it downloading by the province onto the City, which has advocated for the carbon tax be revenue-neutral for municipalities.

Another impact, as council discussed earlier this week, is the higher cost of electricity needed to power City buildings.

Council voiced their displeasure over the two line items, emphasizing that they have no choice but to pass those costs onto residents.

One councillor however, wanted to clarify that money collected by the province will go towards grants for green projects that will save the City money. “We will be able to apply for some grant funds from the provincial government to do those retrofits or those innovative projects. When we do them, they’ll reduce the operating budget,� said Councillor Paul Harris.

Two suspended items to be discussed later this week include a proposed protective services division and implementing Speed on Green technology.

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Anniversary screenings of RDC’s Naked Frailties set for next week The film, which was shot in Red Deer, went on to reach a global audience

BY MARK WEBER Express staff

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t’s hard to believe, but 20 years have passed since a ground-breaking film production at Red Deer College was created and unveiled to local audiences, only to ultimately reach audiences around the world.

Marking that occasion, which also helped to pave the way for RDC’s current Motion Picture Arts Program, are two screenings of Naked Frailties.

Both events runs Jan. 27th and Jan. 28th at the Welikoklad Event Centre starting at 7 p.m.

The film is not rated, but there is a violence and language warning.

Sitting down with Larry Reese, Don Armstrong and Harley Hay (the three creative forces behind bringing the film to fruition) is an absolute blast. The guys have such a strong connection, and listening to them reminisce about the initial vision for Naked Frailties through to its shooting and promotion - is a terrific experience.

All three are thrilled with the aspect of the anniversary screenings as well.

The compelling story, written by Reese and Armstrong, essentially follows the twists and turns of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The poster at the time described it this way, “The ghosts of Macbeth escape Shakespeare’s play in the chilling two-hour dramatic film, Naked Frailties. A college production of the Bard’s famous tragedy spirals out of control when an ambitious young drama student realizes real-life events are beginning to parallel the play.”

As Reese recalls, “Don and I wrote the script, and we went through the play scene by scene by scene. We tried to see what parallels there would be in a modern day institution.”

Indeed. Brimming with plenty of raw tension, fierce competition and unflinching dramatic force, the movie turned out to be far more than a local project. Naked Frailties went on to earn nominations for five Rosie Awards at the 1999 Alberta Film & Television Awards, including Best Dramatic Production Over 60 Minutes Reese, producer); Best Lead Performance – Female (Reagan Dale Neis); Best Lead Performance – Male (Travis Woloshyn); Best Scriptwriter Dramatic (Reese/Armstrong), and Best Art Director (Walter Foster).

Editor Lenka Svab was also nominated for a 1999 Leo Award (B.C.) Ultimately, the film was distributed to over 50 countries.

CREATIVE MINDS - From left, Don Armstrong, Harley Hay and Larry Reese chat about the experience of creating and filming Naked Frailties 20 years ago in Red Deer. Anniversary screenings of the groundbreaking film are set for next week at the Welikoklad Event Centre.

Mark Weber/Red Deer Express “We shot it in January and February of 1997,” recalls Armstrong, who also served as director of photography on the project. Reese directed the film and Hay was part of the camera operating crew as well.

The film premiered April 24th, 1998 at the RDC Mainstage and later had a theatrical run in June at the then Uptown Cinema Centre (now the Welikoklad Event Centre).

“Larry and I had been doing theatre for a long time together,” explained Armstrong of the duo’s involvement at RDC as instructors. “We were teaching theatre - I have a degree in film and Larry has been in films, but we were both teaching theatre.”

Reese agreed, recalling that he was surprised at the time to learn that Armstrong had a degree in film. And that partly got the wheels turning about developing their own movie at RDC. “I remember thinking, wouldn’t it be cool if we got a film program going,” he added.

Armstrong also noted at the time,

several theatre graduates had also gone onto work in the film industry.

“They were telling us, ‘You guys should develop a film program’.

There wasn’t much in the way of a drama-based program in the province at the time - you had to go to Toronto or Vancouver.”

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A workshop was one of the first steps, which went on to become an optional credit course.

“The industry in Alberta was also really starting to pick up, so we thought we should do something about this. So we proposed putting together a film program to the College. That’s a multiyear process - it takes a long time to get the approvals and the curriculum.”

Reese said another proposal to the College in terms of producing Naked Frailties, was that it would be part of that year’s curriculum as well. That also helped open the door to more financial backing for the project. And thus was born Rah Productions - standing for ‘Reese, Armstrong and Hay’.

As mentioned, shooting took place in early 1997 with lead actors Neis and Woloshyn.

Others quickly came onboard to help in a number of roles - what began as a $17,000 production investment with the College grew to about a $100,000 production thanks to other investors coming onboard, too.

Besides its world premiere and subsequent theatrical runs, the film has been played on TV multiple times over the years - often around Halloween, said Reese.

As to Neis’ being the perfect ‘Lady Macbeth-type’ character - Reese said she brought all the intensity and grit needed - and then some - to an audition. “She had a drive and a passion, and she really believed in what she

could do.”

The award-winning film itself was shot around RDC, and in a few place around Red Deer including the Cronquist House and what is now Artistry in Gold downtown (back then it was a coffee shop).

“It’s one thing to make a film here in Red Deer and show it in-house - it’s another thing to make a film here, show it in-house and then take it out to the big, wide world,” said Reese.

“And to have the big, wide world pay money to see it and to buy it.”

Hay agreed.

“The neat thing about the film also is that it’s sort of timeless,” he said. “It’s doesn’t appeal to the broadest of audiences, and it has a very particular style.

And in a way, it does help if you know the play well. It will be interesting (at the screenings) for people who haven’t seen it in all these times past - to see what they think. I think it will be fun to see again for us,” he added. “I can’t believe it’s been 20 years.” mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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Speaking to a room of about 250 people at the Radisson Hotel, the former Conservative MP for Calgary-Midnapore outlined his plan to unite Alberta’s free enterprise parties.

Kenney, who held several Cabinet positions under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is running on a platform which proposes the PCs seek a merger with the Wildrose Party in order to oppose Alberta’s current NDP government.

During the hour and a half long speech and question and answer period, Kenney touched on a number of issues including the carbon levy and the province’s recent minimum wage increase, as well as the issue of a potential merger with the Official Opposition.

“If the PCs do not elect a pro-unity leader, the two parties will be divided in the next provincial election and maybe one of them will win. But as long as they are fighting each other for the same votes and resources, the NDP could win too,” said Kenney.

“I’m not prepared to take that chance.”

While fielding questions from members of the public, the leadership hopeful said he is not currently focused too much on what the finer policy points of what a new, united party might look like.

Instead, he said, he’s more concerned with gaining a mandate from PC party members to begin talks with Wildrose Party Leader Brian Jean about a merger.

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“I will just offer one note of prudence; I have never seen a political party anywhere in democratic history get elected while proposing to cut wage rates.”

He did, however, take some time to touch on Alberta’s new carbon levy, which came into effect on Jan. 1st.

Kenney said his first order of business if he were to become premier at the helm of the new party would be to introduce the Carbon Tax Repeal Act and to join in with current Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall in opposing the national carbon levy proposed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

“The Government of Alberta’s lawyers should be there with Saskatchewan’s lawyers all the way up to the Supreme Court fighting it,” Kenney said.

He also noted he would like to expand conservative appeal to new and young Canadians.

“I’m not perfect but I’ll tell you this I’ve got a pretty serious work ethic. This campaign is not about me, alright? It is about you.

This is a vehicle for grassroots Albertans who want to fix this problem and who have been ignored by the political elites.”

This year, for the first time since 1985 the PC leader will be chosen at a delegated convention.

Each of the 87 riding associations selects 15 delegates at a local delegate meeting which they send to the leadership convention in Calgary on March 15th.

Those delegates will then vote for the new leader.

The delegate meeting for Red Deer North is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. at Festival Hall on Jan. 31st.

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STARS Lottery launches Enhanced health care

BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff

The annual STARS Lottery was officially launched on Thursday.

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“More than 30 years ago, STARS was built upon the steadfast support of Albertans. That generosity has never wavered, no mater the economic climate, and for that fact, we’re incredibly grateful,” said Andrea Robertson, STARS president and CEO. “It’s community pride that has sustained Albertans through floods and fires, booms and busts and it’s what has made the STARS Lottery a success for more than two decades.”

The STARS Lottery raises more than $11 million net each year to help ensure the helicopters can continue to help critically ill and injured patients across the province. It is the single largest source of funding for STARS in Alberta.

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Lottery ticket prices for a single ticket are $25, three for $60, six for $100 or 18 for $250.

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BY JENNA SWAN Courtesy of the Sylvan Lake News

History was made in Sylvan Lake earlier this week following an announcement made by Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman, which stated Sylvan Lake will receive funding for upgrades to the Community Health Centre.

Currently there is a basic Alberta Health Services Community Health Centre providing limited access to lab and diagnostic imaging, mental health services, public health and home care. With the nearest hospitals being located in Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House and Rimbey - individuals in need of after hours medical care within Sylvan Lake have been forced to travel to neighbouring communities. For nearly 30 years, local physicians provided an after hours on-call service to residents.

However, after the practice became unsafe and unsustainable due to rising populations - local physicians announced they would discontinue the service in June 2016.

Hoffman visited Sylvan Lake on Monday afternoon where she was joined by members of the Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee and members of local government including Mayor of Sylvan Lake Sean McIntyre. Hoffman was also joined by both Dr. Brad Bahler, a Sylvan Lake physician and Dr. Ted Braun, acting vice president and medical director for Alberta Health Services Central and Southern Alberta.

Her announcement stated just over $2 million in funding will be made available to expand services at the Community Health Centre to provide additional medical care to include treatment for injuries such as stitches and basic fractures up to 16 hours a day, seven days a week.

Renovations will begin this spring with improvements open early in 2018.

For nearly 30 years, physicians and residents of the Town have pushed to gain access to enhanced health care. The Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee, formed in 2011, consists of 17 members spanning from members of Town council, RCMP, doctors, pharmacists, medical professionals, local service club members and community members. The committee to date has raised over $100,000, which is currently sitting in a trust fund. The committee allowed the cause to gain significant traction with their ultimate goal being to provide access to medical services for non life threatening issues available seven days a week, in a facility staffed by nurses and doctors with access to lab and x-ray.

“This is wonderful news for the people of Sylvan Lake and surrounding area,” said Hoffman. “For years, this community was promised increased health services by the previous government and nothing was delivered. Despite the drop in oil prices, our government has chosen to protect and strengthen patient care.

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Albertans are firing back after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made comments at a town hall in Peterborough, Ontario last week suggesting that Canada should “phase out” the oilsands.

Answering a question regarding his government’s approval of pipelines, as well as his commitment to the environment, Trudeau replied, “You can’t make a choice between what’s good for the environment and what’s good for the economy. We can’t shut down the oilsands tomorrow. We need to phase them out. We need to manage the transition off of our dependence on fossil fuels.

“That is going to take time. And in the meantime, we have to manage that transition.”

Alberta politicians were quick to fire back with Ric McIver, Progressive Conservative interim leader and MLA for Calgary-Hays, saying, “I am incredibly disappointed to see our prime minister target Alberta’s oilsands. It’s unfortunate to see him side with Hollywood celebrities by vowing to phase out our oilsands. Albertans expect better from our prime minister.

“Alberta’s oilsands create thousands of mortgage-paying jobs for Canadians across the country. As a major driver behind the national economy, our oilsands have a direct and positive impact on the lives of all Canadian families. Phasing out our oilsands would cripple our national economy.”

McIver also encouraged Trudeau to spend some time in the oilsands before forming an opinion.

“Alberta entrepreneurs and businesses are working hard to keep our economy moving forward while protecting our environment. If the prime minister knew about this great work, he would know that we do not need to phase out the oilsands. I invite Prime Minister Trudeau to come to Alberta and have this conversation with those that would be most affected.”

In an already sluggish economy, the comments made by Trudeau are tough to take.

The oilsands provide thousands of jobs for Albertans and in a time when jobs are hard to come by, the prospect of losing that many more jobs is a scary thought.

Other politicians weighing in included Wildrose Leader Brian Jean.

“Mr. Trudeau seems to have some flawed ideas about the oilsands, so I think he should visit us up here in northern Alberta and find out what the oilsands truly mean to Fort McMurray, Alberta and all of Canada,” he said. “If the prime minister is truly committed to phasing out the oilsands, he will need to tell us to our faces, not from some perch in Ontario.

I’d be happy to show him around and introduce him to the residents of our community.”

Jean said Trudeau will be in Alberta for a Cabinet retreat in late January, and could plan a visit around then.

“The oilsands have been the economic engine of Canada for many, many years, and the people who make their living in the oilsands deserve to speak to their prime minister face-to-face.”

David Swann and the Alberta Liberals also fully support the oil and gas industry and he called on Trudeau to clarify his remarks.

Alberta’s oilsands industry is both environmentally responsible and generates hundreds of thousands of jobs both here and across Canada, he said.

“All of us, including the oil and gas industry, already recognize that we are in a transition to cleaner energy,” said Swann. “In the current international economic climate the industry does not need any more uncertainty about its future. We need our prime minister to not only support this industry, the economic engine of the country, but to communicate that clearly.”

Trudeau has yet to clarify his remarks. As the pressure for him to do so continues into this week, we’ll have to wait and see if anything comes to fruition. In the meantime, you can be sure Albertans will put up a fight.

Capital intensely dislikes political risk. It will do almost anything to avoid it.

As we march into the new economic era that dawned in Alberta on Jan. 1st – the day our carbon levy started – it’s worth pondering how it will shape internal and external views of Alberta as a place to park dollars and watch them grow.

If you believe the headlines, the dollars are avoiding Alberta like the plague. But if you believe the politicians, the money will flood in. The reality is somewhere in the middle.

For most of us, the sun rose on Jan. 1st. We shook the prior night’s revelries from our heads and pondered our resolutions. Here’s betting that getting to know more about carbon and climate didn’t top the list – but those topics, and the the levy, are important.

It’s a safe to suggest most people with dollars to spend wonder if the returns Alberta has generated in the past will be there in the future, because from the outside, we look like a jurisdiction divided.

But we all know that there’s more investment opportunity here than you can shake a stick at.

The external perception may have much to with the way we have put out our carbon shingle. That’s compounded by some ignorance among Albertans about carbon. Many believe Alberta needs to step away from its carbon economy – as we appear to be doing – to protect the environment.

In fact, our objective should be to reshape our carbon economy as the model for future prosperity in which the environment is the focus of investment attention.

There’s green in green – as long as the dollar green sees a return in the environmental green.

That’s what the NDP government’s objective is, through a variety of programs.

But the siren call for capital is getting lost for a number of reasons, not least of which is politicized ire from a lot of angry Albertans.

So instead of cultivating an army of carbon allies, the government faces civil strife – including from folks who could do the most good in a new carbon era - highly-trained technical professionals capable of tackling virtually any scientific challenge tossed at them.

These are the engineers and geoscientists who have lost employment as one form of carbon economy suffered. They, along with drillers, rig hands and other oilfield service workers, helped

build the foundation of one carbon economy that served the province and country so well for decades.

But many of those big brains are sitting idle while the hydrocarbon economy suffers.

The NDP could frame the carbon levy as an immediate workforce investment.

After all, one thing capital really likes to ensure it grows is a well-educated workforce.

So why hasn’t all that intellectual horsepower been more effectively harnessed to give birth to a next-generation carbon-oriented economy? One in which emissions and other pollutants are tackled as rigorously as carbon’s positive assets are pursued.

Government plans to invest the levy’s proceeds and expects to create a vibrant investment dynamic. But no one would argue with an immediate announcement of a practical task force mandated to get people working by the second quarter of this year.

The task force would complement initiatives such as Emissions Reduction Alberta, Energy Efficiency Alberta and other components of the overall climate framework.

It would be sharply focused on one thing: getting people back to work right away. And that would end civil strife and make sure the next steps of our evolving carbon economy don’t falter.

What would the task force undertake?

Its mandate would be to create specialized teams to help energy companies measure, manage and mitigate such challenges as methane emissions.

These teams would then help energy companies with weak balance sheets, with their costs paid by the carbon levy.

Of course, this raises concerns about subsidies for private-sector companies. But the companies would have to pay back the fees once the task is completed. And they would have to share the results.

Imagine specialized teams of experts tackling the technical challenges.

The key would be to invite the investment world to watch, and watch they would.

Capital likes a highly-trained workforce ready and able to work.

Their creativity will help bring the dollars back.

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

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BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff

Red Deer Pastor Stan Schalk has been given a 90-day conditional sentence order which includes a 30-day period of house arrest, followed by 12 months probation.

Schalk, 58, was found guilty of one count of sexual assault last fall.

Judge Darrell Riemer handed down his sentence in Red Deer’s Provincial Court Wednesday which also included Schalk being put the sex offender list for 10 years as well as an order for DNA. Sentencing submissions were given on Dec. 19th where the crown asked for four to six months of incarceration as well as 12 months probation, while the defense asked for a conditional discharge.

The offense took place between June 15th30th, 2015.

The victim, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, 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, she recounted an incident where her and Schalk embraced in his kitchen and he ran his hands down her back and grabbed her buttocks.

The victim testified she told Schalk to not do that again. “(He) was put on notice (after this incident),” said Riemer. “His conduct was not welcome and not consented to.”

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.

In regards to the incident that happened in Schalk’s kitchen where he touched the victim’s buttocks, Riemer said Schalk was evasive and self-serving and that his testimony in relation to that specific incident was not credible.

“This was not a major sexual assault but the significant aggravating factor was the breach of trust from the complainant,” said Riemer. “In the complainant’s victim impact statement it reads there is significant emotional harm and a feeling of being betrayed, manipulated and violated. Her children have part of their mother missing. The complainant has flashbacks and nightmares.”

Riemer added the court also received documents from Schalk’s wife who described him as a exceptional husband and father. The two have been married for 38 years.

Riemer continued that Schalk says he has a weakness for women and when helping women he develops a level of intimacy that is not healthy.

“I observe this is a sad day for you and your family, Mr. Schalk. I hope you continue to exercise the gifts you have for the community and your family. I also trust that this court will not see you again.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Registration Evening for Fall 2017-2018

Thursday Feb. 2nd at 6:00 pm

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Iron Ridge Elementary Campus 4710 Broadway Avenue Blackfalds, Alberta

Kindergarten Registration 2017/2018 - Friday, January 27, 2017 Registration will take place at Iron Ridge Elementary Campus between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Copy of original birth certificate and any other pertinent legal documentation, such as custody or guardianship orders, must accompany registration.

Please note: Student must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2017 (Wolf Creek Public Schools Policy #300).

For more information, please contact the school at 403-885-4646. www.irec.wolfcreek.ab.ca Now Offering Pre-Kindergarten Program for 3 & 4 year olds Watch our website for pre-registration in early 2017 brightfuturesplayacademy.ca

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Kindergarten An exciting learning opportunity for children begins with Kindergarten!

Program options include ENGLISH, FRENCH and SPANISH. Offering FULL DAY and HALF DAY programming in selected schools.

Register online or in person at any elementary school for Kindergarten starting January 9th.

Children must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2017.

Pre-Kindergarten We all want our kids to get off to a great start.

Learning through play, children with identi¿ed needs aged 3-4 develop social and communication skills. You can apply in person at any elementary school.

Please bring your child’s birth certifcate when registering.

To learn more please contact any Red Deer Public School or visit www.rdpsd.ab.ca

Parent Information Night - February 2, 6:30 pm

An opportunity for families to learn about the EASE preschool program

Early access to supports is essential for children with special needs.

Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre’s EASE preschool can help.

Aspire offers offers the the specialized specialized Early Early Access Access to to Supportive Supportive Education Education (EASE) (EASE) Aspire 1/2 preschool program for children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age. Our on-site therapists and professionals help children in a variety of areas, including: Development Behaviour Vision & hearing

Social skills Motor Speech & language

Contact 403.340.2606 or inquiries@aspirespecialneeds.ca to register for the EASE parent information night.

Visit www.aspirespecialneeds.ca to learn about EASE and the assessments, services and training at Aspire.

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Week of Jan. 18-25, 2017 Here are a list events that are happening at the Cronquist House in 2017 - on Jan. 25th - Robbie Burns Day Tea from 2 – 4 p.m.

Cost is $12. On Feb. 14th there will be a Valentines Sweetheart Dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $150 per couple or $170 for a private room. There will be a six-course meal. On Feb. 20th, there’s a Family Day open house from noon to 4:30 p.m. with house tours, chili and a bun, hot coffee, tea and cocoa. On March 1st, a St. David’s Day Tea runs from 2 – 4 p.m. at $12.00 per person and on March 17th there will be a St. Patrick’s Day Tea from 2 – 4 p.m. at $12 per person as well. On April 21st, there will be a spring tea from 2 – 4 p.m. and on May 2nd, the Cronquist Tea House opens and will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Fridays. On May 13th, check out the Mother’s Day Tea from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Call 403-346-0055 for reservations!

Compass for the Caregiver: are you looking after a friend or family member, call CABIS and join the Caregiver Course from March 1st to April 19th.

Call Lorraine at 403-341-3463 for more information.

Wanted: fabric donations, yarn and notions for GrammaLink-Africa Fabric Sale April 22/2017 at Gaetz United Church.

Call Gloria 403-342-6482 or Jane 403-343-1073 not later than April 11th for pick up of donations or further information.

Red Deer Garden Meeting on Jan. 19th at 7 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Our speaker is Ken Leman from the City on City gardens and orchards. Also remember memberships are now due: $20. Hope to see you there. For more information, call Noreen at 403-346-7728.

Readers’ Theatre gives you the experience of performing in a theatrical production without the need to learn scripts, or to work with complex sets, costumes or make-up. It distills the pure experience of a stage performance, providing a relaxed atmosphere for both participants and audience. We work with some of the best scripts in the literature. Join us in Red Deer’s newest theatre group and participate in the pleasure of being ‘on stage’, where the fun starts from the first

minute. We meet every second Thursday at the Timberlands Branch of the Red Deer Public Library (in the same building as the Barry Wilson School - 300 Timothy Drive). Open to all ages. For more information, call Lionel at 587-679-6222.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Selfies: Mixed Media

by Renu Mathew which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery to Feb. 19th.

Yoga YARD: Yoga Alliance of Red Deer. Register now for our Winter Session: Classes run through March 12th. All our classes are a great way to start off the New Year and are sure to keep you warm mind, body and soul. Something for every

and Innisfail, as well as evening classes in Sylvan Lake, Lacombe and Rimbey. Check out our website at www.taoist.org to find a time and location that works for you. FLK Taoist Tai Chi is a non-profit volunteer organization whose goal is to make the Health Benefits of Tai Chi available to all. Come and try it out with no obligation.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring flat soled indoor shoes.

Robbie Burns supper night – hosted by the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band on Jan. 20th, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer.

Join us for cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a traditional Robbie Burns supper: turkey, roastit bubbly jock wi’ stuffin in-

sponsoring a dance on Jan. 28th at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion. Music by Randy Hillman.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call Elaine at 403341-7653 or Mattie at 403-3071751. Another dance is set to run Feb. 18th with music from Runaway Train. Randy Hillman returns on March 25th and Lost Highway plays on April 29th.

Randy HilmN and Hot Spur play on May 27th, and Triple Nickle performs June. 24th.

Have you ever wanted to learn about current topics that are impacting lakes in Alberta?

Join us out at Gull Lake as we talk about shoreline alterations and aquatic vegetation clearing

If you are reading this, so are your potential customers.

This valuable space is now available – call the Red Deer Express today!

403-346-3356 level. Please register early. Full details at www.reddeeryoga. ca or call 403-550-9240. You can also email info@reddeeryoga.ca.

The Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is holding their monthly meeting Jan. 19th at 7 p.m. at LDS Church (Bower) 3002 - 47 Ave. Note!

Entrance is north door and day has been changed to the third Thursday of each month.

‘Seeking A New Life In A Broken World’ is the title of the talk by Michael Dawe, renowned Red Deer historian. Post First World War immigration, particularly such initiatives as the organized settlements from the Hebrides to first Red Deer and then such places as Clan Donald and the Irish settlements at St. Brides at the Saddle Lake First Nations reserve will be covered.

FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes start this month. It is not too late to come and play Tai Chi with us. We have daytime and evening classes in Red Deer,

tilt, champit tatties and mashed neeps, gravy, haggis and apple pie. There will be a cash bar available. Special events include piping in of the Haggis, the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band, Highland Dancers and more.

Tickets are available from any Pipe Band member or the front desk of the Red Deer Legion for $30 per person and should be purchased in advance. For more information, call Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183.

Notice is hereby given that Central Music Festival Society will hold its annual general meeting Jan. 24th at 7 p.m. at The Elks Lodge, 6315 Horn St., Red Deer. This is when we review the past year’s activities, elect the new board and set the direction for CMFS in 2017. To get to a point where we have another festival, we need a board that can actively raise funds, manage the Society’s business and recruit volunteers.

Central Alberta Singles Club is

- Gerry Haekel AEP. Deoxygenation of lakes in winter and fish kills - Rob Barrett. Whirling Disease - Lesley Peterson TU. Lunch is at 12:50 Living By Lakes Program Re-Vamp - Jenna Curtis.

NA and LSC ALMS Lake Reports 2016 - Bradley Peters. Taking it Off Program (it’s outside, so bring clothes to be out on the lake) - Monica Boudreault Lacombe County. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 28th at the Meridian Beach Community Hall at Gull Lake.

Register online at rdrwa.ca or phone Kelly at 403-340-7379.

Please join us for the Spruce View & District 12th Annual Fiddlers Jamboree and Dance, Jan. 28th at the Spruce View Community Hall. Beef on a Bun supper at 5:30 p.m. Fiddlers from 7 to 9 p.m. with a dance to follow.

There will also be door prizes.

Adults: $20 advance sales, $25 at the door. Fiddlers and preschool age are admitted free.

Net proceeds to the Lending

RDE Cupboard and the Food Bank.

The event is being sponsored by the Spruce View and District Lions. For more information, tickets or for fiddlers to pre-register, call Neil at 403 728-3798 or Phil at 403 728-0008.

Downtown Sounds at Gaetz - ‘Out of Doors’ featuring pianist Alison Kilgannon. Piano works of Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy and Bartok. The concert takes place Feb. 5th at 3 p.m. Tickets at the door - $15 single/$30 per family.

On Feb. 25th, join us as we turn the Sheraton Special Events Centre into a Luxe Lounge for the Red Deer HospICE Gala.

You’ll enjoy VIP treatment all night - specialty drinks and snacks at the cocktail reception, amazing decor and entertainment during the four-course seated dinner, fun auctions and raffles; a great dance band and host bar all night! All for a $200 ticket with a $100 charitable tax receipt! Red Deer Hospice is in its 11th year of providing compassionate end-of-life care in Central Alberta. We have assisted over 1,000 residents and their families as their life journey ended. There is no charge to stay at Red Deer Hospice and no one is ever denied access due to financial restrictions. Gala is the major fundraising event for Red Deer Hospice, last year raising $160,000 - help make 2017 even better! Gala tickets are online at www.reddeerhospice.com or call Red Deer Hospice directly at 403-309-4344. Gala sponsorship opportunities are also available and we are seeking live and silent auction donations. For more contact Hospice Event Coordinator Lori Dufresne.

Golden Circle continues with Thursday night dances - admission is $7 per person and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-341-4672, 403-347-6165 or 403-342-2875.

All Sorts drops by Jan. 12th; R.R. 4 performs Jan. 19th and Silver & Gold play on Jan. 26th.

The Senior Citizens’ Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Whist is every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Fun contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. Cribbage is every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $4.

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A history of the Red Deer Rustlers and Rebels This year marks an important milestone in Red Deer sports history. It was 25 years ago, in 1992, that the Red Deer Rebels hockey team was formed. They have been the pride of our community ever since.

The Rebels followed another notable community hockey team, the Red Deer Rustlers.

That team was formed 50 years ago in 1967.

The original intent was to have the Rustlers become part of the recently formed Western Canada Junior Hockey League.

However, the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association opposed such a move. The Rustlers consequently became part of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (A.J.H.L.) instead.

The Red Deer team quickly became a powerhouse in the A.J.H.L. They won the League championship in 1969-1970.

In 1970-1971, they also won the Abbott Cup as the Alberta/ British Columbia Junior A hockey champions. They then went on to defeat the Charlottetown Islanders to become the inau-

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gural winners of the Centennial Cup (Manitoba Centennial Trophy), the symbol of the Canadian Junior A national hockey championship.

The Rustlers won the A.J.H.L. championship and the Abbott Cup again in 1971-1972.

In 1973-1974, they won the A.J.H.L. once more, giving them the notable distinction of being the provincial Junior A hockey champions for four years out of five.

The Rustlers surged again in the 1979-1980 season when they won the A.J.H.L. championship, Abbott Cup and national Centennial Cup. They were the repeat provincial champions in 1984-1985.

After a one year lapse in 1985-

1986 with a reorganization of team ownership, they again became provincial league winners in both 1986-1987 and 1988-1989.

However, in this latter season, the Rustlers faced serious management problems and major difficulties with the League.

After a two-year long hiatus, the Rustler organization was formally disbanded in 1992.

Meanwhile, the Westerner Exposition Association had been working diligently to build a major coliseum and exhibition complex on the Westerner grounds on the south side of the City.

Because the project was considered very important to Central Alberta and because construction commenced during

the Westerner’s centennial year (1991-1992), the facility was named the Centrium.

The Centrium made it possible to form a new community hockey team for Red Deer, this time with the Western Canadian Hockey League (later renamed the Western Hockey League or WHL). The owner of this new franchise was Terry Simpson with Wayne Simpson acting as the general manager and Peter Anholt as the head coach.

In October 1991, a ‘Name That Team’ contest was held and garnered more than 1,000 entries.

While Centurions, a name reflective of the new coliseum, was seriously considered, the team’s management preferred the name ‘Rebels’.

The Rebels’ first game was played against the Prince Albert Raiders on Sept. 25th, 1992. Fan support was excellent. By early January 1993, the Rebels were attracting sell-out crowds of nearly 6,500.

In 1999, the Rebels were purchased by Brent Sutter, who, along with several of his brothers, had played with the former Red Deer Rustlers team.

In 2001, the Rebels won the WHL championship and then went on to win the Memorial Cup, the national junior hockey championship. In 2016, the Rebels had the honour of being the host team to the MasterCard Memorial Cup and made it as far as the semi-finals in the tournament.

Building Opportunities celebrates another successful year

BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff

A group of Grade 11 and 12 students from Notre Dame High School’s Building Opportunities program have something to be proud of this week after completing construction on a new house.

The 16 students had the opportunity to earn high school credit while participating in the building of the house, which is located in Timberstone. Since the beginning of September, the students have been hard at work as they learned every aspect of building the house; from surveying and excavating to mechanical and dry wall.

After nearly five months of work, the students celebrated the completion of the project last Friday.

“I think the construction industry offers a lot but it’s tough to get started. It’s tough to get that first place. You need to have a set of skills to get started; to get hired. I’m trying to plant the seeds early,” said Mike VanLanduyt, the Building Opportunities coordinator at NDHS. The program, which is only open to 16 students per year, gives students a chance to gain that experience in an educational environment under the watchful eye of VanLanduyt and the numerous trades people that are on the job site as well.

All of the materials for the Building Opportunities program are provided by Laebon Homes, who then sell the home after construction is complete.

VanLanduyt said the program provides students an opportunity to see whether construction is the right career for them, and if there are any particular trades that they are interested in becoming involved in.

“For some it’s a big turning point. They see that there’s an opportunity. For others it’s even a turning point where they realize that it’s a tough job and maybe they’d better look other places. But I think over the years one of the things I’ve seen is that the alumni are successful,” he said.

This is the 13th successful year for the program, which was started

by VanLanduyt and former Red Deer Catholic Regional School Board Chairperson Gord Bontje in 2004.

Since then, Building Opportunities has become one of the most competitive courses in the school.

In addition to the invaluable experience that students gain in the program, they also get to learn a number of life skills.

“I think it’s an absolutely essential thing to have. Even if they don’t go into the trade in the future, they always have a skill that’s a lifetime skill that they can have for outside of school,” said NDHS Principal Rose McQuay.

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so this is just a good opportunity to know what to do in life,” said Grade 11 Building Opportunities student James Lague.

Lague said he got involved with the program to help him choose what he wanted to do with his life.

“I wanted to see where I fit in the world. I have ideas and everything like that but I don’t know where I fit. Choosing this program helped me see where I wanted to go in life and have a career,” he said.

VanLanduyt said the support from the community has been instrumental to the success of the program.

“I think tradesmen owe it to their trade to train young people. If you’re going to be of the attitude that you don’t like young people, you don’t like their work ethic but you’re not willing to train anybody, I think that’s part of the problem,” he said.

VanLanduyt will be leaving for Stettler at the end of the month to teach at William E. Hay Composite High School, with plans to expand their program into something larger in the future.

“I’m starting there on Jan. 31st and starting in what they’re doing now and then hopefully expand it into something in the future.”

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BY MARK WEBER Express staff

Cole Bradley, Domino, Hailey Benedict and The Dungarees.

Also, nominees for the Rising Star award inOrganizers are thrilled to be hosting the clude Amy Metcalfe, Brad Sims, Dan Davidson, Association of Country Music in Alberta Jamie Woodfin and Trevor Panczak. Single of the (ACMA) Awards in Red Deer this weekend.

Year nominees go to Bobby Wills (Down By The Highlights of events - to run through the week- River); Dan Davidson (Found); Hey Romeo (Ride end - include Fan Fest, seminars, round table With Me); Alee (Say Hello To Goodbye); Bobby discussions and an evening songwriters’ circle. Wills (Won’t You Be Mine). Album of the Year On Jan. 22nd, the weekend culminates with nominations include Alecia Achielle (Golden); a gala dinner and the 2016 Alberta Country Karack Hendriks (Karac Hendriks) and Drew Music Awards broadcast live on Shaw TV from Gregory (I Was There). the Sheraton Hotel.

Meanwhile, Woodfin, over the past couple of “In Alberta, we have such a great foundation years, has released several singles to solid acclaim. of artists and industry. This is an opportunity for He first picked up guitar when he was about everyone to get together and network, connect 13. A penchant for the drums and a powerful and talk. More importantly, it’s to celebrate what singing voice soon surfaced as well. Woodfin artists have done throughout the prior year,” was also only 14- or 15-years-old when he started explained Marcie Hanson, exwriting his own music. ecutive director of the ACMA. Through high school, he played ▾ “Anybody who has been in the in a band called The Dirties that “IN ALBERTA, WE music business in any fashion were refining their own unique HAVE SUCH A knows that it takes a lot of hard punk/rock sound. It took a litGREAT FOUNDATION tle bit of getting used to when it work and a lot of dedication.

People make sacrifices, and this is came to performing, but Woodfin OF ARTISTS AND a great way to just come together soon found himself comfortable INDUSTRY.” as a music family and celebrate onstage. During his years with everyone.”

The Dirties, the band produced Marcie Hanson She added the weekend is also a an EP featuring songs that were ▴ great opportunity to remind folks written by the group. just how many talented artists Also, the immensely talented there are across this province.

Arsenault, who was born and raised in South As to the schedule of events, on Saturday eve- Rustico, PEI, has had a passion for music from ning at Billy Bob’s, there will be a songwriters’ his early days. And it also wasn’t long before event.

Arsenault began to write his own songs. Winning “There will be four artists onstage twice many singing contests and playing with a band throughout the night - so a total of eight emerging led him to further his career by moving to Alberta artists who are going to share their songs, and in 1999. the stories behind them,” said Hanson. “We are In 2001 he won The Q91 Search For The Stars also giving away two awards that night - Industry talent search where he got the chance to go to Person of the Year and Talent Buyer of the Year. Nashville to record an original song with the “That event is open to the public. It’s an 18-plus late Gary Buck. event for $10.”

He also auditioned for Nashville Star 2004, Fan Fest runs Sunday at Bower Place Shopping making it to regional finals in Austin, Texas.

Centre. “Eight artists will be performing - there The experience inspired Arsenault to keep will be albums and merchandise on sale as well.” chasing his dream. Since then he has opened There are also some tickets left for Sunday for such artists like Duane Steele, Johnny Reid, night’s award show.

Trooper, Nazareth, Julian Austin, Billy Klippert As to this year’s nominees, there are a few local and 54-40. names within the esteemed lists.

Over the years, there’s also been a number According to a release, the top five nominees of highlights including landing the role of lead in each category include the following: for the guitarist for country star George Canyon.

Female Artist of the Year - Alee, Amy Metcalf, Aichelle, who has been nominated for Album Maddison Krebs, Sydney Mae and Trinity of the Year for her disc Golden, attended Red Bradshaw.

Deer College about 10 years ago and today lives Male Artist of the Year (top six) nominees in- near the City as well. clude Red Deer locals Steve Arsenault and Jamie Meanwhile, Hanson said plans for the weekWoodfin, as well as Bobby Wills, Dan Davidson, end begin to take shape typically many months Drew Gregory and Trevor Panczak. in advance.

Group/Duo of the Year nominees include “Everybody has this vision and is willing to do Domino, The Travelling Mabels, TwoShine what we have to do to make it all come together,” County, The Doll Sisters and The Dungarees. she said of the entire team behind making the The Fan’s Choice nominees include Bobby Wills, annual event happen.

RECOGNIZED - Local country artist Steve Arsenault has been nominated in the Male Artist of the Year category for this year’s Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA) Awards.

Fellow Red Deerian, Jamie Woodfin, has also been nominated in the same category. Awards will be handed down this Sunday evening at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer. photo submitted Also, being a part of the country music industry in Alberta is clearly a fulfilling line of work.

“It really is like a big family. We have the Alberta Country Music Awards, and lots of these artists are also part of the Canadian Country Music Association. So there are times of the year when they are competing against each other and do what’s best for their career. But at the end of it

all, everyone is also there to support each other and you’ll see it this weekend, where people are excited for everyone who is nominated. It really is that kind of family.”

For more information about the weekend or for tickets to the various events, check out www. abcountrymusic.ca. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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BY MARK WEBER Express staff

The first-ever Red Deer Entertainment Awards hit The Vat this past Saturday, with several of the City’s best-known artists and promoters honoured for their contributions to the local music scene.

The event was presented by Green Goose Entertainment a company that was founded by local musician Jesse Roads.

As he has explained, the awards were a tremendous chance to recognize plenty of local talent and the folks that work so hard to bring it to the forefront for local fans, too.

“I’m excited,” said Roads prior to the show on Saturday evening as people were streaming into The Vat. Roads said this year is also about laying a solid foundation for next year, as he envisions the Red Deer Entertainment Awards becoming an annual community event.

“Things have been going great - it’s been a busy couple of days but I couldn’t have asked for a better support system - with the media and with everyone here - it’s been really cool.”

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ROCK ON - Local band Balaclava perform during the first annual Red Deer Entertainment Awards which were held this past Saturday evening at The Vat. Several honours were handed down, including Group of the Year and Singer/Songwriter of the Year. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express Guy’, the evening also featured performances by Wiklund Vs. Wiklund, Damian La Grange, Ryan Marchant, Balaclava, Randi Boulton and Supertrucker.

There were a number of categories, from Promoter of the Year, a Venue Recognition

Award, an Open Stage Award, Group of the Year, New Group of the Year, Cover Band of the Year, Singer/Songwriter of the Year and Achievement Award, the Red Deer Scene Award, the Comedy Achievement Award, the Comedy Recognition Award and the Social

Red Deer Justice Film Festival runs Jan. 19th-21st Featuring a variety of thought-provoking and challenging films, the Red Deer Justice Film Festival runs Jan. 19th-21st at the Welikoklad Event Centre downtown.

Screenings will be held from 6 - 11:30 p.m. each day with additional screenings from 12:30 - 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The Festival has been in Red Deer since 2009.

According to the web site, it is a non-profit event run entirely through sponsorship and donations and is free to the public.

The vision of the festival is promote awareness of global issues and activate the community through documentary films exploring a range of diverse topics, groups and perspectives.

The Festival began in 2008 as part of the Marda Loop Film Festival in Calgary.

A group of women called ‘The Hearts of Women’ (HOW) helped Marda Loop with some planning and volunteering in the beginning and after two years, were asked to take over organization of the event.

As a goal of the HOW was to advocate for the understanding of social issues, they jumped onboard. Their hope was that the film festival may inspire others to take responsibility and promote positive action. The festival continues to run in association with the Marda Loop Justice Film Festival and as of this year, the torch has been passed on to a new group of women with the same hopes, goals, and intentions as those of the HOW. The festival also hosts an NGO Village - local organizations brought together to provide more education and resources that are accessible right here in Red Deer.

Film highlights this year include Good Business,

set to open the festival at 6 p.m. on Jan. 19th.

We Regret to Inform You runs at 6:40 p.m. and the synopsis reads, “In a check-box society that functions by dividing us into neatly-defined categories, where does someone with a strong mind and a weak body fit in?”

Friday highlights include Guardians of Eternity, which is about, “The toxic legacy of the Giant Mine in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The Canadian and NWT governments are working to remediate the site and the current plan includes keeping the contaminates frozen, perhaps into eternity.” This film starts at 8:20 p.m.

On Jan. 21st, Brave Heart, a documentary following the inspiring journey of a young woman who goes from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist, will be screened at 11 a.m. Angry Inuk, showing at 12:35 p.m. is a Canadian film that defends the Inuit seal hunt, arguing that the hunt is a vital means for Inuit peoples.

Other highlights on Jan. 21st include The Age of Consequences - how climate change became, “Inexorably linked to our national security and how the relationship between climate disruption and conflict will be the predominant force shaping the social, political and economic world of the 21st century?”

The Apology, to be screened at 8:15 p.m., follows former ‘comfort’ women forced into sexual slavery during World War II as they fight for reconciliation and justice and struggle to make peace with their past.

For a complete list of all of this year’s films and for further information, go to www.reddeerjusticefilmfest.ca.

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Contribution Award.

Boulton won the Singer/ Songwriter of the Year Award, while Dusty Tucker took the Group of the Year honours.

Other highlights included Damian La Grange taking New Group of the Year and Sharkpuncher landing the

Cover Band of the Year Award as well. Terry Cave, owner of The Vat, was recognized with the Red Deer Scene Award.

Bull Skit Comedy was also honoured with the Comedy Achievement Award as well.

“It feels really nice for people to recognize what we are doing in the City,” said Jenna Goldade, founder of Bull Skit Comedy.

“And that they appreciate it. I think that goes a long way. To be appreciated by our peers - the arts community - it just feels really great.

“I think it’s exciting,” she added of the Entertainment Awards overall. “I think there is a lot to come from these awards. I’m excited to see what will come next year, too.”

Meanwhile, as Roads has explained, the event was something he had thought about organizing for a few years now.

And from the start, support for the event has been solid. Along the way, encouragement to do so has been a constant as well.

“The feedback has been really positive,” said Roads. “At the end of the day, we are creating some awareness and it’s been really, really cool. Again, the feedback has been great - I’d say at least 95 per cent positive.

“Of course you can’t please everyone, but we want to learn - we want to make it even better for next year.”

Road established Green Goose Entertainment as a means to further explore opportunities in promotion and creativity. He said that to that end, launching the Red Deer Entertainment Awards is a key part of helping to spread the word about the abundance of local talent across the region.

“I think the biggest thing is that as a community, we need to come together once in a while and look at each, sit with each other and share our stories and remind ourselves that there is a community here,” he explained.

“There is a scene that really does exist. And it’s better than in a lot of other places - there are a lot of places where clubs are closing. But Red Deer is a place where people just support (us).

“Even in the slower times, people still are willing to support it. So it’s important to come together, and to appreciate and recognize each other as peers.”

For more information, check out ‘Green Goose Entertainment’ on facebook. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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CAT’s latest a fast-paced comic hit of demons, desire and discovering humanity.”

Moira and Philip strike a deal - if Moira finds the ‘great game’ that enticing, she won’t journey off and desert Philip. On the other hand, if she’s not utterly blown away, he has to be her personal servant till the end of time.

And so the zany adventure begins and it seems they have found the perfect ‘victim’ in Owen (Richard Jackson), who lives a rather pitiful and lonely existence. To make matters worse, he’s absolutely lovestruck. Owen is downright crazy about his strict and formidable boss Kayley (Tara Rorke) but she’s just not interested in him at all. In fact, she fires him.

Enter Moira and Philip with their diabolical plan for Owen.

Pretty soon he’s onto them, and that’s when the action really takes off. I won’t give anything else away, except to say there are a string of delicious twists and turns along the way all told superbly well by this truly outstanding cast.

As mentioned, it’s rare to see a cast ‘gel’ so well - each of these actors turn in absolutely fabulous performances - they are funny, engaging, charming and they never miss a beat in terms of their razor-sharp

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It’s not very often you see a play that pretty much hits all of the high notes all the way through.

Central Alberta Theatre’s current dinner theatre - Soul Mate - easily manages that feat and then some. The production runs through to Feb. 11th at the Black Knight Inn. Penned by David Belke and directed by local veteran actor Albertus Koett, the play opens with a rapid-fire discussion between a pair of demons - Moira Bedlam (Tori Grebinski) and Philip Battersea (Jason Steele).

Their chat covers a range of topics, but the main thing really is that Moira just finds human beings pretty boring. Philip, on the other hand, is entranced by the ‘great game’. That’s the ‘art’ of convincing humans that they will indeed have what they’re dreaming of if they agree to sell their souls to the dark side.

As the synopsis explains so aptly, “When Moira gets drawn into the sport by Philip, the unexpected choice of her victim may be more than anyone (or any demon) expected. What results is a high-spirited comedy

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FAST-PACED - From left, Tori Grebinski, Richard Jackson and Jason Steele, are featured in Central Alberta Theatre’s production Soul Mate, currently on stage at the Black Knight Inn. David Dinan photo comic timing.

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Belke’s script is very wordy - but in the very best way possible. As director Koett has said, there are times when the characters are almost talking on top of each other. But it’s never cluttered or overbearing. In fact, the story breezes along with a compelling, rambunctious sense of fun.

Belke is obviously a master at weaving together a terrific story with a stamp of sophistication and even, at times, elegance in terms of language. That said, it’s always accessible and just flat-out entertaining from start to finish as well.

Grebinski and Steele are just fantastic as the scheming pair

of demons. They have a bold, natural chemistry, and are just so tremendously good at capturing the sly sensibilities of their characters.

Rorke is also very strong as Kayley, nailing the shifting nuances of her character so well as the story moves along.

Rorke is a really solid actor no matter what the script calls for, she nails it.

And the same can be said for Jackson as Owen, who goes through a distinct kind of transformation of his own.

Jackson is a natural - he’s funny and so very convincing in this role and is clearly having a superb time of it, too. That really

goes for the cast as a whole they are pouring their all into this production - and it shows.

Their charisma makes it win at every turn.

Ultimately, Koett deserves so much credit for putting together such a polished, fun and sharply-produced theatrical experience.

This is indeed a ‘smart comedy’, and Koett, who is also a very talented actor in his own right, clearly knows how to bring out the finest in what is already a truly gifted set of performers.

Kudos to all involved.

For ticket information, visit www.blackknightinn.ca. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

Experience the art of printmaking at the MAG The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) presents ‘Making a Good First Impression’ which runs through to March 19th.

Using historical printmaking references, pop culture and a little bit of insanity, artists Patrick Bulas and Jordan Schwab look to push the boundaries of what is considered a print.

‘Making a Good First Impression’ is an exhibition about printmaking, simplified.

Printmaking as a medium changed the way the world is seen. With the advent of the printing press and the refinement of various techniques, books and printed images became available to a broader public. Printmaking started as something immediate – a cheap way to share information – but has now become a set of complicated processes.

As an art form, it can still create beautiful imagery, but it is so technically oriented, one needs to be an aficionado to truly appreciate the craft.

Bulas and Schwab create printing plates using traditional techniques like woodcut and etching

but they use unorthodox printing methods such as gunpowder and ramming a truck into a wall to replace the use of a press. By changing how a print is made, the artists invite viewers to learn something new about the medium.

“We are excited about the artists’ lively and energetic approach to printmaking,” said Lorna Johnson, executive director at the MAG. “We hope that the exhibition will encourage our visitors to think about the history and impact of printmaking technology, as well as how to step beyond traditional techniques to create new art forms.

“This exhibition celebrates the fundamental artist’s tendency to learn from tradition, and then push the artmaking techniques one step further to make something new.”

The MAG will host an opening reception as part of First Fridays Red Deer on Feb. 3rd from 5 - 8 p.m.

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Students and community members stage ‘Sounds of Spring’

BY MARK WEBER Express staff

Hunting Hills High School students and members of the Red Deer Chinese Community Society are putting the finishing touches on this year’s Chinese New Year Celebration.

The event runs Jan. 20th in the school’s Gym 1, with display booths opening at 6 p.m. followed by the New Year show at 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy plenty of music, singing, dancing, drama, as well as be able to take part in a silent auction featuring student art work as well.

Admission is $6 per ticket or there is a package price of $20 for four tickets.

Tickets are available in the main office or the school’s book store.

The popular community event, which has been put on for the past 16 years, features students from the Hunting Hills Mandarin program under the direction of language instructor Sandy Cai. Packed with lots of colour, energy and artistic expression, it’s officially known as the Sounds of Spring Gala.

Besides putting a performance together, Cai also pointed out that preparing for the production is something of a rich learning experience as well.

“We all work together in terms of planning it,” said Grade 10 student Jaira Poole, adding there will be a Tai Chi presentation this year as well.

“There will also be several songs with some of the other classes.”

There are also three short plays, and of course elaborate costuming plays a key part as the various parts of the overall production unfold. Poole said she’s always had an interest in Chinese culture in general and in the Mandarin language in particular.

“When I came here, and it was offered as a class, it wasn’t a question of whether I was going to take it or not.

I knew immediately.”

She added the compelling aspect to Chinese culture stems, in part, from its broad, rich, colourful and ancient history.

As to the coming gala, Poole said it’s nice to see it all come together after the students have been working on it for the past several months.

“People from around the school come to see it, parents, families, and friends. They can really see the payoff of this class we are taking,” she explained, adding that students have

CELEBRATION - Students from the Hunting Hills Mandarin program rehearsed part of their Chinese New Year celebration earlier this week.

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been working on the aspects of the production since last fall.

Luka Trpevski, also in Grade 10, has enjoyed the process of seeing the performance take shape.

Like his classmates, he finds elements of Chinese culture to be fascinating.

“It’s so completely different from our culture,” he said, adding the expansive history is in itself compelling.

As to the gala, Trpevski said it’s a great opportunity for the audience to enjoy a taste of the diversity and uniqueness that defines Chinese culture. “It’s a fun time - you get to see a different side of the Red Deer community and experience a different culture.”

Meanwhile, Cai said her class is more than just instructing students in their language studies. She’s always been interested in providing her stu-

dents with cultural and artistic opportunities as well as they explore the culture.

“It’s a celebration,” she said of the gala. Cai had been guiding the productions along all these years, and clearly finds it a fulfilling endeavor year after year.

She also emphasized that artwork from students will be on display at this year’s event as well. “I want to show

audiences their talent - through drama, singing and painting.”

Ultimately, the event is always something of a collaboration, too with students from other programs and the community at large.

“I love my students, so I want them to be on the stage,” she added, smiling. “I also want to encourage their confidence.” mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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JUMPER - Shayne Stumpf of the Red Deer College Kings Basketball team drove to the net for a layup during a game against the SAIT Trojans at RDC last Saturday. The Trojans won the game by a score of 91-87.

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RDC Kings Basketball fall short in weekend play

BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff

The Red Deer College Kings Basketball team weren’t able to continue their winning ways after dropping two games in a row for the first time in league play this season last weekend.

A weekend home and home set with the SAIT Trojans turned out to be the undoing for the Kings, who were toppled by the Trojans 89-79 on Friday night in Calgary before suffering their first loss at home this year in a 91-87 nail biter on Saturday afternoon.

The losses weren’t the way the Kings, who had lost just once this season prior to last weekend, wanted to return to the court after a lengthy Christmas break.

“I think being undermanned hurt us a little bit but I really think the big thing that hurt us is that we just didn’t find that extra energy and that level of determination that we typically have been able to find,” said Kings’ Head Coach Clayton

Pottinger after Saturday’s loss.

The Kings got off to a quick enough start in the matchup, which pitted the leading team in the ACAC South Division with a SAIT team which had won its last three games in a row leading into the weekend.

After battling back and forth with the Trojans throughout the first quarter, the Kings held onto a 25-19 lead heading into the second frame.

Kings’ starter Shayne Stumpf opened the game in a big way for his team, contributing 13 points in the opening quarter alone on his way to a game-high 27 on the day.

The home team didn’t let up in the second, either.

Lead by a nine point effort by Stumpf, RDC stormed to a 55-38 lead heading into the half. It didn’t seem like anything would be able to stop them.

SAIT, however, had other ideas.

Right from the opening whistle of the third quarter the visitors pressed hard, roaring all the way back to tie the game up at 64 points apiece by the end of the third frame.

Pottinger said some key stats told the tale of what exactly happened to the Kings team which has been so solid this year.

For example, he said, the Kings were out-rebounded 34-24, including a few key rebounds late in the game which could have made all the difference.

Not to mention the fact that SAIT scored 20 points off of RDC’s 17 turnovers.

But, he said fatigue may have also played a role for a Kings squad which has suffered a string of injuries of late.

“It was similar to last night, you know. We won the first quarter and we’re winning that second quarter but in the third you can see fatigue setting in for the guys that were playing,” Pottinger said, noting that a number of the RDC starters clocked more than 35 minutes of court time in both Friday and Saturday night’s games.

“You can see it. If you look at the score we scored nine in the third quarter. It’s tough to sustain.”

Still, there were some strong points for the Kings. Newcomers Cody White and Darryl Broderick fit in well with their new team.

White provided eight points off the bench for the home side while Broderick was able to nail his first shot in the ACAC; a three pointer from the corner which found its mark.

“Cody played phenomenal in the minutes that he got and probably earned himself more time if he continues to play like that,” Pottinger said.

Meanwhile, the RDC Queens Basketball team picked up a big win when they hosted the Trojans earlier on Saturday afternoon.

The Queens, led by Emily White’s game-high 28 points, picked up a 80-49 win to split a weekend home and home set with the SAIT team and improve their record to 4-7.

Both the Kings and Queens are back in action this Friday night when they head to Medicine Hat College for a pair of back to back games against the Rattlers. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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The best of the best female hockey players in Alberta converged on Penhold this past weekend, as the Alberta Female Hockey League Midget Elite All Star Game hit the ice for the first time ever.

Players from all across the province were selected to represent their teams at the game, which took over the Penhold Multiplex on Saturday afternoon, as the best players from the AFHL North Division and the AFHL South Division battled and showcased their skills in front of a packed house.

“It was a great showcase event for these young athletes,” said Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs’ Head Coach Brad Koopmans, who served as one of the coaches for the South Division at the game. “It wasn’t your typical All Star Game. Both teams wanted to win.”

Five players from the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs were among those selected to attend the new event and play in front of their home crowd on the All Star stage, including goaltenders Jayda Thompson and Rebecca Bridge, defenceman Gracyn Hollman and forwards ShaeLynn Bilodeau and Danica Polson.

“Our players from Red Deer, they showed quite well. I think our two forwards scored, both of our goalies looked well and a great performance

by Gracyn Hollman on the point. It was a great event,” said Koopmans of seeing his players suit up in the white and blue All Star jerseys for the first time.

Coaches of each of the AFHL’s 12 teams nom-

inated two forwards and a defence to represent their respective programs at the All Star Game while the goalies were selected based on statistical ranking in the first half of the season.

For Koopmans, the decision as to who he should send was an easy one.

Polson is one of the top offensive players in the AFHL, leading the league in goals and tied for the league lead in scoring.

“She’s also 17-years-old. An event like this is good to showcase these athletes that are graduating and hopefully give them another opportunity, another avenue to continue their hockey, whether that’s ACAC or NCAA or what have you,” Koopmans said of Polson.

Bilodeau, he said, is probably one of the best two-way players in the league and Hollman is an excellent shutdown defenceman for the Chiefs who also has a huge offensive upside, making her a good choice.

“Those three were obvious choices and again — being 16 and 17 — anything we can do to help showcase them a bit to continue on with their playing careers after they are done Midgets,” Koopmans said.

Meanwhile, the goaltenders earned their own spots in the game by putting up two of the top three save percentages in the South Division through the first half of the season.

“They did that themselves and it just shows that our team is basically built from the goaltenders on out.”

It was a whirlwind game which saw the South come out in full force against the visiting North and post a dominating 5-1 victory.

But the score wasn’t the most important part

FOOT RACE - From left, Red Deer’s ShaeLynn Bilodeau of the South Division All Stars raced for a loose puck with Alexis Pfeffer of the North Division All Stars during the AFHL Midget Elite All Star Game at the Penhold Multiplex on Saturday.

Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express of the game. What is important is the event gives players a chance to showcase their skills for scouts from the ACAC, NCAA, CIS and even the Alberta Female Junior Hockey League.

“There’s a lot of girls on this team — whether they’re 15, 16 or 17 — and in the league for that matter who have the ability to continue playing and even become a student athlete with hockey when they go to post-secondary,” Koopmans said.

It wasn’t a very long All Star break for the

Chiefs, though. They were back in action the following day as they travelled to Lloydminster to take on the Steelers.

They didn’t show any signs of fatigue though, coming out with an 8-2 win in the contest.

The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs are back in action on Jan. 28th when they host the Airdrie Lightning at the Kinsmen Twin Arena. Puck drop on that game is at 7:45 p.m. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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Teaming up with others to get things done Paint night is all the rage.

While I have never been (after two failed attempts to go), I have seen many invites across my social media and email in box.

Women everywhere are excited to go and relax in a local pub, have a few beverages and to paint like Picasso. It seems like the perfect girls’ night out yet it fills me with fear as I have never been able to draw or paint anything artistic my entire life.

Also, the subjects that are being painted rarely excite me so I have been willing in the past with a prejudice towards painting over my awful creation after a night out with the girls.

I propose a paint night at my house.

Snacks will be provided as well as plenty of wine once we have prepped and painted my guest bathroom (the next project I am working on).

Nobody needs to get dressed up and make up is not required. We will wear our comfy clothes and laugh and, well…paint! Doesn’t that sound wonderful? It sure does to me as I will get my bathroom painted in one short evening and get to spend time with people that I love.

This is the year to pull up our bootstraps and to tighten our suspenders if we are going to make it through.

Incomes are down and prices are rising, interest rates are slowly creeping up and the cost of a tank of fuel is bordering on frightening.

It is the time to get by with a little help from our friends and to be bold and humble in asking for help. We all have a handful of wonderful people in our lives and it is time to start to trust that people have our best interests at heart. Let’s all give of our times and talents to make peoples lives a little easier.

Offer to baby (or dog) sit for someone you know may be over burdened with young children so they can get some errands done.

Trade them for some baking or homemade soup for a company potluck or for some other service you may need help.

My circle of friends and I have joked for years about living in a community where one does the cleaning and one does cooking and so forth - right down to the child bearing!

Although living together is not practical and not really appealing, the thought

of having someone to help shoulder the load is very interesting so why not employ this with your closest friends?

From decorating to discovering who has what you need and asking for their help, you can create a functional and fun community around you of people

who fit your needs like a puzzle piece (and vice versa).

There is nothing more satisfying than working collectively with one another to help with costs or chores along the way.

With that community-minded message being thrown at you; who is coming to

my paint night? You won’t walk away with your own canvas but will have the satisfaction of helping out and the glow of a really good girls’ night.

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

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Now is the time to get pre-approved!

So 2016 was an exciting year in the mortgage world!

The problem is that we mortgage professionals really hate it when things get exciting in our world.

Between the economy and the federally mandated mortgage rule changes and their ensuing fallout, it is now more important than ever to get a solid pre-approval in place.

I am not just speaking to first time home owners either! Before you list your current home or refinance your mortgage or consider buying a rental, you need to make sure that you qualify under the new mortgage rules.

The biggest change by far was the increase to the mortgage qualifying rate.

Basically, no matter which term you are selecting you will have to qualify at the Bank of Canada posted rate which is currently 4.64%. The mortgage rate you are given will be considerably less than this

and will be based on whichever term you choose.

The rationale is that there is no way rates were going to stay at 2.39% and all of a sudden a lot of people could be hit with a significant mortgage payment increase which could mean increased foreclosures. When you remember that our federal government is actually financially backing those mortgages through the mortgage insurers, they had a vested interest in keeping the housing market secure.

So the things you need to know: 1. Rates have climbed since the rule changes were announced so if a new home is in your future get a rate hold in place so you are protected against further increases. Most are good for 120 days.

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your home only to be told that you do not qualify for the financing on the next because of something on your credit bureau? It has happened, I assure you.

3. Given the variety of ways in which we all get paid, you also need to make sure your pre-approval is solid given your situation. For example, the mortgage lenders require a two-year history on all variable income. That means if your income is commission, bonuses, overtime or shift differential then you will need a two-year history of it before it can be used for the mortgage qualification.

4. Porting is an area which is slightly misunderstood. You will have to qualify for the mortgage under the new rules even if you are just moving the mortgage from A to B. Please refer back to the previous horror story of the people who had sold and then could not buy a new home.

5. Ironically the changes now mean that if you are refinancing your home, there is a possibility that you will have a higher mortgage rate than

someone putting 5% down. This is because the 5% down mortgage is insured while yours with the significant amount of equity is not making it a higher risk for the bank. If you are considering a refinance you may want to do it sooner rather than later given the rate increases.

6. Rental properties have been heavily hit by the changes. Our economy means that fewer lenders are willing to consider these mortgages to start with and those that still are have upped the ante.

Some have increased the minimum down to 35% from 20%. Others require a very strong net worth in liquid assets. If you have multiple properties make sure they are reporting on your taxes.

So that’s about that. A solid pre-approval from a qualified mortgage professional is a very good peace of mind strategy for both the new home buyer and those veteran buyers.

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

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Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule BLACKFALDS, all inclusive, Logging 403-318-4346 $450. 403-358-1614

Garden Supplies

1680

HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1-866-873-3846. New growth guaranteed.

Misc. for Sale

1760

100 VHS movies, $75 for all. 403-885-5020

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

4070

Farms/ Land

PRIVATELY OWNED pasture, hayland and grainland available in small and large blocks. Please contact Doug at 306-716-2671 for further details.

FOUR kitchen chairs, $10 each; 4 & 7 litre sturdy plastic pails with lids, $1 each; glass gallon jars with lids, $1 each; 500 ml to 1500 ml plastic containers with lids, 10 for $1.

Call 403-728-3485

Grain, Feed Hay

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

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

2 BDRM., no pets, $900. mo. 403-343-6609

Suites

3060

EASTVIEW, 1 bdrm. bsmt. suite, fully furnished, n/s, no pets, $750/mo., for single .

Utils. incld. Avail. immed.

403-782-9357 or 352-1964

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

15” STEEL wheel rim, $25.

403-885-5020

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles.

403-396-8629

EEL LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER?

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2180 2190

FULLY EQUIPPED FAMILY RESTAURANT FOR LEASE IN LACOMBE. Please Contact: Lacombe Motor Inn 403-596-3450 E-mail: lacombemotorinn@ hotmail.com

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

Published every Wednesday and available at newstands all over town for FREE!

1790

LAND wanted to rent.

Cultivated, hay and pasture wanted east of Red Deer, Penhold or Innisfail. 403-350-4411

4140

SERGE’S HOMES

Get acquainted with our city and all it has to offer by reading the

SAMICK digital baby grand piano, like new, $8400. 403-346-1704

Pasture/Land Wanted

Businesses For Sale

4160

Lots For Sale

New in town?

LOOKING FOR a shop?

Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

Piano & Organs

WE ARE “Your Total Rural Housing Solution” - Save up to $9000 on your Manufactured Home during our 45 Year Anniversary Celebration.

Visit: www.Unitedhomes canada.com, www.Grandview modular.com.

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HOMEDIC back and seat chair massager, 13 different settings, $35. ~SOLD~

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. WOODEN shelving, $75.

403-885-5020

4090

Manufactured Homes

Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

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Need a

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Red Deer Express

Church Services We invite you to join us on Sundays at 9am, 11am or 6pm Living Stones Church, 2020 40th Avenue, RD

Sunday 10:00am, 11:30am

#1 England Way 403-343-6570

myhomechurch.ca

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A Place to Belong!

Sundays at 9am, 11am and 6pm

Children’s programs weekly for infants to grade 10 32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County 403-347-6425

www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca A E M C C FFILIATED WITH THE

VANGELICAL

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View the Clues Contest

Read to Win!

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

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

403-340-2505 ________________________________ 403-340-0391 ________________________________ 403-358-3364 ________________________________ 1-888-625-2421 ________________________________ 1-888-880-0992 _________________________________

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

HOW TO PLAY:

ANSWER

3031 30 Ave., Red Deer (inside Collicutt Centre)

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.

403.340.1028

www.goodearthcoffeehouse.com

WIN A $25.00 GIFT CARD TO GOOD EARTH COFFEEHOUSE

DRAW DATE: JANUARY 30TH @ NOON

December Winner: Roy Scarlett Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ #121, 5301 - 43 St.

403-346-3356

x CROSSWORD

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53. Mimic 55. Woes 56. Struggle (for) 57. Window part 58. End 59. Tack on 60. Sacred 61. Pulls DOWN 1. Geologic periods 2. Wrongdoing 3. Genesis home 4. Settle comfortably 5. Bent over 6. Cougar 7. Join 8. Angler’s tool 9. Related 10. Liquid measure 11. Border 17. Strikes gently 22. Come about 24. More prone 25. Outdated 26. Greens charge

27. Fish feature 28. Dunk 30. Gulped down 31. Bagel topper 32. Ran into 35. Neat 38. “____ Darn Cat!” 40. Office worker 42. Terrace 44. Opera star 45. Among 46. Laced 48. Lounge around 50. Choir singer 51. Cultivating tool 52. Poisonous serpents 54. Fire leftover ANSWER

24 Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Red Deer Express

UP TO $10,000 CREDIT CARD CASH

www.reddeerexpress.com

FINANCING RATES

NO PAYMENTS

AS LOW AS 0%

(3) (3)

FOR 180 DAYS

(1) (1)

(ON SELECTED VEHICLES)

Over 250 New & Pre-Owned Vehicles Will Be Available ALL CREDIT APPLICATIONS

#31649A

$

SALE PRICE

#C5142A

$

#31711A

SALE PRICE

$

SALE PRICE FROM

$

SALE PRICE FROM

132 or $38,599 52 or $15,258 50 or $14,500 52 or $15,070 weekly

weekly

ACCEPTED

#31502A

weekly

(2)

weekly

CALL DIRECT 1-888-318-3898

CREDIT CREDIT PROBLEMS? PROBLEMS? #31788A

#31978A

SALE PRICE FROM

$

103 or $29,900 55

$

weekly

weekly

was $

#31861

weekly

#31935

13,995

WE WE FINANCE FINANCE YOUR YOUR FUTURE, FUTURE,

NOT NOT YOUR YOUR PAST! PAST!

45,175

$

NOW

36,995

#31867

#31991

was $

86,993

87,795

NOW

74,993

or $

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$

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was

was

NOW

54,890

31,520

$

18,899 55

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NOW

$

63,390

$

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#31493A

SALE PRICE FROM

38,520

was $

$

$

NOW

29,695

SALE PRICE

11,995 74

$

or

was

36,695

$

#31926A

$

NOW

81,2644

#32268

AMERICAN BUYERS ARE STANDING BY AND WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR TRADE-IN

#32287

INDOORS AT THE WESTERNER GROUNDS TH

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1-888-625-2421 www.pikewheaton.com

IN THE STOCKMENS & PRAIRIE PAVILIONS

*Vehicles were available at time of printing. Dealer retains all rebates, discounts and incentives in oder to achieve prices and payments shown. All dealer rebate, discounts, factory incentives, prices and interest rates are subject to change or end without notice as new retail incentive programs are announced. (1) no payments up to 180 days, with purchase of select models, on approved credit, interest may/will accrue payment deferment, offer cannot be combined with any other offer. (2) #31502A 2015 Chevrolet Cruze sale price $15,070 includes $400 admin fee, $6.25 AMVIC levy @4.99%, over 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $2,939 OAC, excludes GST. (3) Credit card cash added to sale price OAC. See dealer for full details.