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Red Deer man makes heroic move A Red Deer man is being hailed a hero after intercepting a school bus carrying 18 children struck a tree and street sign on Monday afternoon.

The driver of the bus, Shelly Joy Kolodychuk, 42, of Red Deer, has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle over 80mg, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failing to remain at the scene of a collision.

Kurt Stenberg was just returning to his home with his daughter in Vanier Woods when he was startled by the sound of a loud crash.

The bus, which was contracted to the Red Deer Public School District by Prairie Bus Lines, was carrying the children, aged five to 12-yearsold, from École Barrie Wilson School at 4 p.m. on Monday when the collision happened.

No children were injured as a result.

“I looked and a school bus had drove up onto the sidewalk and had ran over a tree and a street sign,” he said. “It continued to keep driving. I went in the middle of the street to try to get the bus to pull over.”

He said the bus driver appeared to consider pulling over at this point by slowing down, but to Stenberg’s surprise she sped up and turned left.

“I jumped into my vehicle, pulled a (U-turn) and chased after the school bus,” he said. “I saw the school bus pulled over here in Valley Green Close.”

SHELLY JOY KOLODYCHUK Stenberg pulled up beside the bus and made eye contact with the female driver who seemed, “Confused,” he added.

“I saw a slight bit of damage on the front of the vehicle and the kids seemed kind of spooked in the window. I pulled in front of the bus with my truck so she couldn’t drive off.

I asked her to open the doors there was a lot more confusion with the bus driver. I stepped in and turned the bus off, put the brakes on and put it in park.”

Stenberg remained on the scene and his wife, who was also nearby, came to help with the children on board.

“I called 9-1-1 immediately, while this was all going on. I tried to manage the driver and a parent who was at this corner to pick up her child called the school board to let all of the parents know their kids were going to be late.”

Fire, ambulance and police arrived on the scene and the female driver of the bus was assessed in the ambulance before being put into the RCMP vehicle for further assessment.

She was eventually taken away by police.

Scott Hucal, regional director of Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan with Prairie Bus Lines, said Kolodychuk has been suspended with subject to termination. He added Kolodychuk was also a trainer for Prairie Bus Lines.

“We are deeply concerned and shocked by this incident.

Adults who serve our students carry a significant responsibility for their safety and care,” said Stu Henry, superintendent of schools.

The District will continue to monitor the situation and take every precaution to assure parents and students that this is an unfortunate and isolated

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CHARGES LAID - Shelly Joy Kolodychuk, 42, of Red Deer has been charged with impaired driving-related offences after a school bus carrying 18 children collided with a tree and street sign in Vanier Woods Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express on Monday. incident, officials said, adding Kolodychuk was involved as a regular driver for students from Mattie McCullough Elementary.

A statement from Prairie Bus Lines read, “As a result of the investigation and subsequent charges against the driver by

ployee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In this case, there were no visible signs of impairment prior to the driver’s afternoon departure.”

Meanwhile, Kolodychuk is scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on July 12th.

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Suicide survivor Kevin Hines tells his story Author in Red Deer on Thursday

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n September 2000, Kevin Hines jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge in an attempt to take his own life, a leap which many don’t survive.

Flash forward to today, Hines has been presented with several awards, has done talks at various venues and in 2013 released his bestselling memoir titled Cracked Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After A Suicide Attempt.

Hines will be in Red Deer this week at an event hosted by Suicide Information & Education Services to tell his story from his infancy to now, sharing his insights into the world of mental health. Hines will be speaking at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel June 8th.

“I’ll be talking about my life in foster care, I’ll be talking about being adopted and being given a great childhood. I’ll be speaking about how that childhood and that adolescence turned into pain after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder,” he said.

After his diagnosis and haphazardly fighting it for two years, Hines didn’t tell those around him how he was doing.

“When I was having symptoms that were very, very severe I was keeping them hidden from my family because of fear, because of shame, because of discrimination against those who live with these kinds of illnesses.”

He will also talk about how he physically survived his attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco and how he survives each and every day with regular suicidal thoughts.

He will also speak about how he has utilized the tools of self awareness and an action plan for mental health to keep himself stable, aware of his disease and aware of his symptoms.

“After my attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge it was a very difficult and long road. I ended up directly after that for the next

IMPORTANT MESSAGE - Kevin Hines will be speaking at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel June 8th to share his story about photo submitted mental health. three years in three psychiatric ward stays - all involuntary, so I was forced in against my will each time,” said Hines.

It was in his third psych ward stay that he had this driven epiphany.

“An uncle of mine came to see me and said, ‘Kevin no one can do this for you, your family can help you until they’re blue in the face but until you take responsibility for the fact that you have this disease and you have to fight it tooth and nail everyday and unless you actually do utilize a treatment plan you’re not going to get better and you’re going to be coming in and out of places like these for the rest of your life.’”

Although Hines thought that was harsh to hear at first, he said it was something he really heard. And in the two month psychiatric ward stay, he started to exercise, eat healthy, educate himself on bipolar disorder and all its treatments and start to fix his terrible sleep pattern. He also took time to take part in reputable therapy.

One of his favourite stories he will tell is how he met his wife.

“It happened so that she was visiting a family member in that same psych ward when I met her and I was head over heels, a love at first sight kind of thing,” he said adding that his wife helped him in his mental health in a big way.

Hines later ended up seeing four more psychiatric hospital stays for suicidal crisis, but the difference between the first three and the last four were that he ended up turning himself into them.

“Every time I had a symptom arise, I knew what it was. Every time I had a hallucination I knew it was a distorted reality that could hurt me.”

He said it was about building this year by year resilience to stay alive most days even while still dealing with every symptom he’s ever had as he still does today.

His book Cracked Not Broken is his unconventional memoir written as a cheerleading effort for people going through pain to recognize within themselves that they too have a palliative story.

The idea, he said, is to never

silence your pain and to walk forward in your pain and help people recognize that you need help, guidance and treatment.

“It’s a really positive book.

There’s a lot of hard twists and turns that are really tough to read because it was a tough story, but the result at the end of that book is a 15-page piece, and that is the first iteration of these 10 steps to better my mental health and to better really anybody’s mental health.”

When it comes to his advice for others, Hines said it’s important for those who are going through mental illness to recognize they are not alone. He said it’s important to know that it’s 100% treatable and it doesn’t always mean you need to go to a clinician or psychiatrist.

“I would say to those individuals who are going through it right now, you have to recognize that today is not tomorrow and just because you’re in this much pain right now it doesn’t mean that the rest of your life won’t be beautiful.

It doesn’t mean that you won’t survive or thrive because I believe that people can and will with a great deal of hard work and effort towards bettering their mental and brain health.”

He said one should never silence their pain.

“It’s yours, it’s valid, it’s real and it matters because you matter.”

Hines is currently working on a five-part book deal coming out in the next five years, with the idea of putting one out a year. He also has a new documentary film coming out at the end of the year called Suicide: The Ripple Effect.

Currently residing in Atlanta with his wife, Hines said his life is filled with love, beauty, hope, faith, family and friends.

“Even though I still go through all of these symptoms on a regular basis I’m lucky enough that I’ve built a support network around myself that has got my back in my hardest of times.”

For tickets to Hines’ presentaion, visit eventbrite.ca or suicidehelp.ca.

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RCMP seizes drug 100 times more toxic than fentanyl

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Red Deer RCMP have seized a drug that is 100 times more toxic than fentanyl.

Lab results from Health Canada have confirmed that drugs seized in Red Deer in March were a mixture of Carfentanil, fentanyl and caffeine, making this the first known seizure of the deadly opioid Carfentanil in the Red Deer area.

The drugs were seized during a joint investigation by Red Deer RCMP and ALERT that led to search warrants at two Red Deer residences on March 8th.

Kim Proctor, an alleged associate of the Independent Soldiers, Steven Herman, an alleged associate of the Red Scorpions, Trina Boudreau-Pritchard and Catherine Nicole Campbell, were arrested and charged as a result.

“Carfentanil is 100 times more toxic than fentanyl – its only legal use is to sedate large animals such as elephants,” said Supt. Robert Schultz of the Red Deer RCMP. “Because of its lethal level of potency, there is virtually no way, even in a controlled laboratory setting, to safely cut and dilute Carfentanil for use in the illicit drug trade. Drug users in Red Deer should be alarmed to know Carfentanil is in the hands of dealers who are almost certainly mixing it with other drugs or

substituting it entirely.

“Our team took the safety precautions that normally go along with seizing a fentanyl or any type of unknown substance like a heroin or cocaine (when seizing the Carfentanil in March),” he added.

“Our investigators thought it could have been something like a pink heroin. It’s always in the back of our minds that it could be a fentanyl, we just didn’t realize that it was a Carfentanil, which is much worse than fentanyl.”

Schultz said the seizure of the drug is both disturbing and alarming.

“It’s always alarming - that goes for everybody that’s involved from users to traffickers to medical professionals, first responders - because it’s all an unknown.

“The fact that there’s people willing to put that out as a product they are selling is quite disturbing. And we become inadvertent victims as well when we come to respond to their distress because unlike the cocaines and heroins, this type of drug is transmitted through your membranes - if you get some in your eye or your mucus membranes - it’s absorbed that way, even through your skin if it’s a high enough potency.”

Fentanyl and Carfentanil are inexpensive when compared to drugs such as cocaine and heroin, which is incentive for

drug dealers to mix or substitute it in order to increase their profit margins.

And that means people who think they’re buying cocaine or heroin may be getting fentanyl or Carfentanil instead. Nationally, RCMP have noted alarming increases in fatal overdoses linked to the consumption of fentanyl-related products.

“Drug dealers don’t care about your health – they’re looking for the biggest profit and they’re working in a system that is run by organized crime,” said Schultz.

“Are these really the people you want to trust your life with? It’s not really a risk that I would personally take. It seems like people are playing a little bit of Russian Roulette.”

Naloxone can be used to treat exposure to Carfentanil along with first aid protocols; however, a much greater dosage of

Naloxone is required than for fentanyl overdoses.

“I’ve personally seen even at medical facilities where they will administer injection upon injection of Narcan and I’ve seen them inject it four-plus times and it doesn’t have an effect on the person,” said Schultz.

“It’s a drug that is non-discriminating, so if you think it can’t happen to you, you are wrong. If you think that trying it once won’t do anything, you’re wrong. If I can sit here and say it’s all lethal - people shy away from saying that - but that’s the mentality the public should have - is that this stuff is lethal. You wouldn’t ingest rat poison on the off chance it won’t do anything to you, so the education that’s out on fentanyl and Carfentanil and other drugs in general, should tell you not to try it. The risk factors are way too high.”

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Court Briefs LYNDON OLSEN TRIAL SET FOR 2018 The man charged in the death of a 25-year-old woman will head to trial in 2018.

Lyndon William Grant Olsen, 34, is charged with manslaughter using a firearm after a 25-year-old woman died in

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hospital on Feb. 1st.

Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of shots having been fired in the area of a townhouse complex located near the intersection of 43rd St. and 54th Ave. at 6:13 a.m. on Feb. 1st.

A short time later, police received a report of a pickup truck having collided with a power pole on 42nd St. leading up to the hospital. Police have confirmed the two crime scenes on that morning were linked to the homicide.

Officials said minutes after a report of shots being fired, RCMP located an injured woman in a vehicle near the hospital.

The woman was taken to hospital, where she later died of her injuries. Olsen will head to trial Sept. 17th-25th, 2018. He remains in custody.

Justice Kirk Sisson made mistakes in law and misconstructed key evidence given in the trial.

Fleig was charged after Brandon Prevey was shot and killed in what police say was a gang-style execution while sitting in his vehicle in the Inglewood area of Red Deer during the early morning hours of April 5th, 2009.

While testifying on the stand in the initial trial, Fleig denied he had any involvement in the murder and was in the area at the same time as the shooting to visit a

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A man who is currently serving a life sentence without parole for a minimum 25 years after being found guilty of first degree murder will have a retrial in 2019.

Christopher Fleig was to have his second trial begin in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench last week, but on Monday officials heard Fleig’s lawyer withdrew from the case.

Fleig was awarded a new trial in 2013 after the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled

friend a couple of blocks away.

Fleig appeared in Red Deer court Monday but because the justice could not understand him, he was asked to leave the courtroom and return later in the morning.

Fleig mumbled and made little sense when asked if he would be obtaining a new lawyer or representing himself in his upcoming trial, however, he was finally able to confirm he would represent himself.

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With Seniors’ Week upon us, it’s time to pay particular tribute to this segment of the population that deserves our respect and support.

Seniors’ Week is from June 4th-10th and this year marks the 31st anniversary of the week itself.

Seniors make a difference in our communities every day. From supporting family members and friends to assisting charities and volunteering, seniors are deeply involved in our communities and their contributions benefit Albertans of all ages.

They have much too offer local agencies, and individuals as well – too often seniors hold back from getting too involved when in fact they have much to give from their many years of life experience.

Each year, Albertans are encouraged to join the festivities of Seniors’ Week by attending one of the many Seniors’ Week

events to be held across the province.

Whether planning an event or enjoying one with the seniors in your life, take the time to acknowledge Alberta’s seniors and all that they contribute to our quality of life.

It’s sad to see that many seniors seem to live on the margins of society – their families, for whatever reason, almost forget about them and they are left alone to largely fend for themselves. It can be a very lonely, vulnerable time and it’s horrible to think that many seniors face this reality in their so-called ‘golden’ years and after giving so much of themselves over the years.

In other cultures, seniors are held to a very high regard and treated with respect – something we can and should definitely think about – to have a greater sense of patience, understanding and empathy – after all, we are all going to be there some day.

Of course, as with any age group, not every senior is completely sweet and innocent – but beyond that the abuse of seniors seems to be a growing issue these days, whether it be physical, emotional, financial or otherwise.

It’s also important to keep in mind that the population of seniors is growing in Alberta – by 2031, when the last of the baby boomers reach 65 years of age, it’s projected that there will be more than 923,000 seniors – meaning that about one in five Albertans will be a senior. An aging population will have lasting economic and social implications for our province, leading to opportunities and challenges across a wide range of areas.

Responding to these opportunities and challenges will require the involvement of a variety of partners in areas such as finance, transportation, housing, health, infrastructure, municipal

affairs, community services, public safety and others.

To celebrate, the City of Red Deer is offering seniors (65+) free admission to all City recreation facilities for the entire week. Drop in anytime during Seniors Week, to take part in dozens of free activities.

Plus, the City is also offering 25% off all Senior Monthly Pass Cards purchased during the month of June. Try the rec facilities for a full month with an All Access Pass, Plus Pass or Value pass all at a 25% discount.

Free drop-in activities run June 5th11th at the Collicutt Centre: 3031 30 Ave.; G.H. Dawe Centre: 56 Holt St.; Michener Aquatic Centre: 51A St. and 38 Ave.; Recreation Centre: 4501 – 47 A Ave. For a list of free Seniors’ Week swim times and fitness classes visit www.reddeer.ca/seniorsweek.

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Health care wait times cost patients millions in time, wages For more than two decades, the Fraser Institute has annually surveyed specialist physicians across Canada to estimate how long patients wait for treatment. The latest results are distressing.

Our survey found that in 2016, overall, patients waited 20 weeks from referral from a family doctor to treatment – the longest wait in our survey’s history and 115% longer than in 1993.

While the intervening years have seen increased measurement and acknowledgment of wait times in Canada, they also produced an unhealthy acceptance of the problem – as though wait times are the necessary price for universal health care. Like the frog in the pot of cold water, slowly brought to a boil without the frog’s knowledge or immediate discomfort, the slow but fairly consistent lengthening of wait times for treatment has made us sometimes forget that our system fails to deliver timely

access to care and people suffer as a result.

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And this a conservative estimate, based only on hours lost during the average work week.

By expanding the analysis to include the value of time lost

during evenings and weekends (but still excluding eight hours of sleep at night), the estimated cost of waiting in 2016 rises to $5.2 billion. And this still excludes the costs of care provided by family members, increased risk of mortality and the wait to see a specialist in the first place.

In fact, a 2008 study pegged the cost endured by patients waiting for just four medical procedures at $14.8 billion.

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France) have much shorter wait times for care than Canada.

They also do universal health care differently.

For example, they tend to embrace the private sector as a partner within their universal health-care systems, or allow it to operate as an alternative (like a pressure valve). They also generally require patients to share in the cost of treatment (to varying extents).

This helps temper demand by reminding individuals that health-care resources are scarce and must be used responsibly. Of course, most countries that require such payments also incorporate various policies to ensure that vulnerable populations never face financial burden when seeking health care.

Another major difference involves the way hospitals are paid, with most other successful universal healthcare systems using some form of funding that encourages

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productivity. This is in contrast to the prospective global budgeting system common in Canada, which helps control costs to an extent but actually dis-incentivizes hospitals to treat patients, who are seen as costs.

Ultimately, it’s up to Canadians and policy-makers to decide which of these policies will work best here.

However, the clock is ticking and thousands of patients continue to wait to receive treatment. Many are in pain and many have medical conditions that are worsening.

Many are losing wages and time that could be used productively – or, at the very least, in leisure with their families. We must not forget these Canadians and how they suffer due to our stubborn adherence to the status quo.

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Ken Johnston seeks another term on council

BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Red Deer City Councillor Ken Johnston is hoping to continue making a difference in the community as he seeks a second term on City council.

Johnston was first elected to council in 2013.

“What I really enjoy is when people pick up the phone, or email me, or meet me in the street and say, ‘Can you look at something? Could you explain something? Can you check something? Can you come out to my neighbourhood and take a look at what things look like?’

That part has been the favourite,” said Johnston. “I like to take those individual concerns and get them resolved.

“When you’re elected and people reach out to you, it’s very gratifying to help resolve a particular issue. I certainly credit great administration in that too, and my fellow councillors as well.”

He added one of the challenges over the last four years was the economic downturn that hit the province in 2015.

“That affected our ability to finance our capital budgets.

It affected our ability to raise

operational money and so on.

There was a direct impact there.

Then it has the corresponding impact of less user fees, less use of transit and less use of recreational centres,” said Johnston.

KEN JOHNSTON “That challenged council quite a bit. For example, our 10 year capital plans reflect a good fundamental sense of confidence in Red Deer, but with a very cautious approach - we took our debt limits down to 75 per cent of its limit as sort of a check and balance, we promoted a lot more financial leadership as a part of our thinking and certainly our last budget is indicative - when you can bring a one per cent tax increase - I think we did well there considering the rate of inflation alone is higher than that.

“It certainly was a huge challenge in front of us. But we were

able to deliver some changes to snow and ice, we were able to expand our policing component, we were able to do some of our capital improvements for the rec centre in the north and get the arena done and so on. There were some things we were able to do even though we had this downturn in front of us.”

Johnston said if he is re-elected in the fall, he will focus on the community safety strategy, policing, as well as the hospital expansion.

“That is a huge, huge issue in our community,” he said.

“It has become the courthouse issue of 2017. Our physicians have spoken, they have sounded the alarm bells. By fate or circumstance or by divine intervention, I have become personally attached to this issue myself now,” he said, adding that economic diversification is another issue he will tackle in the second term if he is re-elected.

“We also, as a council, need to take more of a deliberate approach to the annual policing plan.”

Looking ahead, Johnston said a big item on the agenda in the next four years will be the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

“The ability to leverage the Winter Games and position Red Deer as the sports tourism centre as Alberta. That I think is going to be our most wonderful economic and tourism opportunity if we do it right in the next four years.”

Meanwhile, Johnston asked

the community when heading to the polls this fall to look at his track record on council.

“Please look at what I’ve done and how I’ve committed myself,” he said. “If people are looking for a councillor who will weigh issues and who will understand the short-term im-

pact and the long-term impact of making the decisions that we need for the next five or 10 or 30 years, and if you’re looking for a councillor who has dedicated himself to being engaged, to being active and pledges to be engaged and active, then please consider me in October.”

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE - Grades 4 and 5 students at Maryview Elementary School sit in a smudging circle, led by Valerie Norman-Organ, a First Nations, Metis and Inuit teacher.

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City Briefs RETIREMENT OF LIBRARY CEO It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that Red Deer Library Board announces the retirement of Christina Wilson, its CEO, effective Dec. 16th.

Since 2013, Wilson has played a key role in the development and success of our library and, while staff say they will miss her and her enthusiastic leadership, they wish her the best of luck in her retirement and her new ventures. “We thank Christina for her dedicated service which involved leading RDPL through many significant accomplish-

ments such as the opening of our third branch, Timberlands, our Centennial celebration, facility improvements and, most recently, the refurbishment of Level 2, Downtown Branch,� read a statement.

Over the next few months, the Red Deer Library Board will embark upon a CEO search process with a view towards attracting the best individual to lead our public library.

COUNCILLOR LAWRENCE LEE ELECTED TO FCM BOARD City Councillor Lawrence Lee was elected to the Federa-

by Mark Weber tion of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board, which develops policy and advocates in the interests of municipalities to the federal government. “I am honoured to be elected into this position, a position that enables me to represent Red Deer, and the interests of municipalities across our province,� said Lee. “Developing policy on issues such as economic development, affordable housing, infrastructure, transportation and policing is critical as we continue to ensure our voice is heard as part of the federal conversation.�

The election took place in Ottawa at the FCM annual general meeting today. City council passed a resolution supporting Lee’s bid for the board.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901. Members include Canada’s largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 20 provincial and territorial associations.

Municipal leaders from all parts of Canada assemble annually to establish FCM policy on key issues.

NEW WESTERNER HIGHLIGHTS Westerner Days Fair & Exposition has over 20 agricultural events and attractions.

This year’s shows will focus on creating an educational and entertaining experience for everyone. Westerner Park

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These include the 2017 Westerner Days Pony Steeplechase Championship Series – don’t miss out on the action as the smallest race horses with the biggest hearts take centre stage; a Ranch Hand Competition – this event is a throwback to the past when neighbouring ranches would come together and hold a competition to see whose cowboys were the best riders, ropers and all round toughest hands, and the Gypsy Vanner Feathered Horse Show – the Gypsy Vanner is a beautiful breed often referred to as a ‘people-sized’ draft horse.

Other new features include Equine Mounted Games – these relay type races are played on horseback, which is modelled after old military mounted troop exercises that were used to keep the soldiers’ skills sharp; the Equine Experience – the Equine Experience will take you out of city life and immerse you in the world of horses; the Xtreme Cowboy Competition – learn good horsemanship by enhancing the relationship between a horse and a ride through obstacles that challenges the rider’s skills and the ‘Urban Farm’ through an interactive and experiential environment we will create a farm fresh experience right in the heart of Westerner Days.

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SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS WHILE YOU DINE FOR UNITED WAY United Way Central Alberta announces an opportunity to eat, drink and support your community.

Dine for United Way is a fun promotion that provides an alternative way for local restaurants to participate in supporting the local community. Patrons choose a promotion that relates to one of their menu items, and donates all or part of the proceeds to United Way Central Alberta for the duration of the month. “This promotion is a great way to have small businesses in Central Alberta help United Way make an impact in our community,� said volunteer Campaign Co-Chair Linda Wilson. “Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy and we appreciate their generous support.�

Everyone is invited to add their support to the Dine for United Way campaign by enjoying the menu items offered on promotion by these participating vendors. Examples include Babycakes Cupcakery - $1 from the feature ‘lemonade� cupcake (June 1st-12th); Botanica Gardens located - .50 cents from every full lunch buffet; Bo’s Bar & Grill -$1 from every item on the summer menu; Chillabongs - $1 from every pint and pitcher of any Rickard’s Red beer and $1 from every ‘Dine for United Way Burger’; It’s All Greek To Me – 2% from all appetizer sales; Garden Terrace Restaurant @ The Sheraton – percentage of food sales

Hybrid 26 - $.26 from all entrees on the dinner menu; Las Palmeras - $1 from any margarita (including non-alcoholic); Quenched – purchase any item, make a donation, and your next order is free (of equal or lesser value); Tandoor n’ Flame - $.50 from every lunch buffet; T’s Bakery - $1 from the Fresh Bowl and Spicy Buddha Bowl and $1 from every beverage on Friday night happy hour; West 67th Lounge at the Radisson Red Deer – 1% of Lounge sales in June, and Woody’s Bar BQ $1 from all full orders of baby back ribs.

United Way officials say all local food and beverage businesses are invited to jump on board and join the cause at any point throughout the month.

2017 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS The Business of the Year Awards are organized by the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce and held annually in conjunction with Small Business Week. The Business Awards are presented, in four categories, to exceptional businesses within the Red Deer area. All companies, Chamber members and non-members, are eligible for nomination for an award in their respective category.

The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Business of the Year Awards in the following categories: 1-10 employees, 11-20 employees, 21+ employees and young entrepreneur. Nominations can be from the online nominations form. The deadline for application submission is July 28th at 4:30pm.

The Business of the Year Awards will be held on Oct. 18th at the RDC Arts Centre & Foyer.

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Gloria Beck and Adam Guthrie honoured at Citizen of the Year Gala Rotary Club of Red Deer hosts annual gala on Friday night at Sheraton Hotel

BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

Gloria Beck and Adam Guthrie were recognized for their community efforts on Friday night.

Beck was named the 2017 Citizen of the Year, while Guthrie was named 2017 Young Citizen of the Year during the annual gala, presented by the Rotary Club of Red Deer.

The event welcomed former Minister of Defence Peter MacKay, who was pleased to come to Red Deer to discuss the importance of volunteerism and also to celebrate the accomplishments of Beck, owner of Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre and Guthrie, a Grade 12 student at Notre Dame High School.

“I think it is extremely important,” said MacKay. “I think Canadians by nature tend to be humble but these are important occasions to celebrate the best of our communities.”

On this night the Rotary Club chose to celebrate Guthrie as one of the best young persons in the Red Deer community.

“It is an incredible honour to be named Young Citizen of the Year,” he said. “There are so many qualified people who give so much back to the community so the fact that I got selected is pretty astonishing to me. I like to give back to my community as much as I can. For me, it is not about what I get from it - it is about what I can give back to the community.”

Guthrie is a competitive triathlete who has given back his knowledge to others.

“For me the most rewarding part of my athletics has been teaching the Special Olympics train-

ing group,” Guthrie said. “For me to be able to mentor athletes with special needs has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I can see the difference I am making every day. I am a life guard at Collicutt Centre and a few weeks ago I had one of my swimmers come up to me. He doesn’t have the capability to speak very well, but he recognized me and his face lit right up even though I haven’t seen him for months. To be able to have that connection feels very good to me.”

Beck was shocked that she won the award after being involved with Rotary for many years.

“When I was told, I had to sit down and reflect,” she explained. “I have been very involved with charities over the years. It is something I do and something my business does. I have been very involved with Rotary, as well as international and national association work as well.”

Beck has been involved with multiple charities for over 30 years.

“You start getting involved and you feel good for it,” she said. “My staff are involved and they like that too. Over the years it adds up and when you reflect, you realize it has been a lot.”

She added the award, “Is overwhelming. It is a real honour and I am totally grateful. It is something I will enjoy and it is a lot to live up to.”

In addition, MacKay was eager to to discuss the importance of community building and leadership.

“Everybody benefits when people look beyond their own backyards and think how do I improve things? And how do I bring something positive to the world around me?” MacKay said. “Nights like tonight are important. We don’t often have time in our busy lives to celebrate every occasion, but bringing people together here in Red Deer

HONOUR - From left, Gloria Beck, Citizen of the Year, Peter MacKay, former minister of defence and Adam Guthrie, Young Citizen of the Year, chat before the annual Red Deer Rotary Club Citizen of the Year Award Gala.

Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express is a tremendous way to build up civic engagement and reward that positive ingredient in our communities.”

MacKay commented on the uniqueness of Red Deer and how the community building being showed off at the gala will be on the national stage two years from now.

“I know you are hosting the 2019 Winter Games. That is a great opportunity to bring the whole country here,” he said. “This is a great community, you have demonstrated over time what

you have here. It is quite admirable and unique.

You are not Calgary, you are not Edmonton - you are a community that is very unique.”

Meanwhile, Beck offered some advice to young people looking to make a difference in their communities.

“They need to get involved,” she said. “You get so much back. Your life is so much richer by being involved and helping others. Find a good mentor and share your dreams with that person.

They will support you and help you get there.”

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A look back at the Canadian Nazarene College This year marks the 50th anniversary of the current campus of Red Deer College, on the south side of the West Park subdivision.

However, despite this long history, Red Deer College is actually the fourth college to operate in Red Deer over roughly the past century.

The first was the Alberta Ladies College, which was built on the top of the East Hill in 1913. It provided educational opportunities for young women, particularly those from rural areas. Unfortunately, finances were a huge problem, particularly after the First World War broke out. Hence, the building was sold to the Alberta government in 1916 and the College relocated to Edmonton.

The second was St. Mary’s Apostolic College. It was created by the Priests of Ste. Marie de Tinchebray in North Red Deer to provide an education for boys and young men who might eventually consider studying for the priesthood.

The P.S.M.’s had enough success that, in 1914, St. Mary’s was moved from the priests’ presbytery to a new two-storey building across the road to the north.

As was the case with the Alberta Ladies College, the outbreak of the First World War was a huge blow to St. Mary’s Apostolic College.

Many students enlisted for service overseas.

The remaining students were relocated to Trochu.

The College building was then taken over by the nuns of St. Joseph Convent (the Daughters of Wisdom) who used it as additional classroom and dormitory space for the students from the Convent.

Meanwhile, the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene built a small church in Red Deer in 1913. Shortly thereafter, the Church, in conjunction with the Alberta and Saskatchewan Holiness Association, began holding regional revival and camp meetings in the community.

In 1923, land was purchased in the Woodlea area for the camp meetings. Two years later, an additional seven acres were purchased for summer camps and the construction of a tabernacle.

Shortly thereafter, in 1927, a decision was made to establish the Alberta School of Evangelism in Red Deer.

Initially, the large old Springbett house on 48 St. was rented. It was used not only as the school, but also as the students’ dormitory and the home for Rev. Charles Thomson and his family.

Despite these very modest and cramped beginnings, the school flourished. In 1929, using a bequest and the proceeds from the sale of Rev. Thomson’s Model T Ford, a large parcel of land was purchased on the east side of Gaetz Avenue south of 45 St. This new site became the campus for what was now going to be called the Northern Bible College.

A large two-storey building, complete with a full basement, was constructed. Volunteer labour was used as much of possible. Some of the building materials were salvaged from other buildings such as the old brick Red Deer High School which had been replaced with a new high school in 1928.

Despite the onset of the Great Depression, the Northern Bible College thrived. As the original building became overcrowded, a sec-

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FAITH STUDIES - Canadian Nazarene College, looking north east from Gaetz Avenue, south of 45 St. c. 1958. photo submitted ond, three-storey building was constructed to the north in 1932. In 1940, the Northern Bible College was renamed the Canadian Nazarene College.

In the years following the Second World War, another eight acres were purchased for the Nazarene College campus. Additions were made to the dormitories and classrooms. An administration building was constructed in 1947.

In 1950, a building was moved from the old Penhold airbase for use as a chapel, music studios and gymnasium. It was nicknamed the ‘green cathedral’ by students. In 1956-57, the Martin

Memorial Building was built to provide better auditorium and gymnasium facilities. The funds came from the sale of the Woodlea property.

In 1961, the Nazarene College was moved to Winnipeg. Much of the old campus was sold to Canada Safeway as a site for a large new supermarket (Port-O-Call).

Unfortunately, the move to Winnipeg did not work out as well as expected. The College then moved to Calgary.

The Nazarene University College became part of what is now known as Ambrose University in Calgary.

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Community Calendar Alicia Jerome mental health, addiction and grief counsellor will be holding a free grief recovery information session on June 8th at 7:30 p.m. at the Deer Park Community Centre, Red Deer. Call Alicia for more information at 403-318-1986. All are welcome.

Centre and the establishment of the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. Charities who wish to apply will find the application form at celebritydanceoff.ca. The deadline to submit applications is June 9th at 4 pm.

Canola Council of Canada’s 50th anniversary this year. More information can be found at cafmuseum.techno-science.ca. The exhibit has been set up in the new Cooperative Mercantile Store exhibition space at Sunnybrook Farm Museum and runs through to July 2nd.

Canadian Mental Health Association The 2017 JDRF Telus Walk in Red Deer is set for June 11th at the G.H. Dawe School.

Check in at noon and the walk begins at 1:30 p.m. For more information about the 4km walk, email asmart@jdrf.ca or call 780-4280343. This year, we invite you to be part of something bigger than just a walk. Join over 40,000 Canadians in a powerful movement to create a world without Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Be part of a collective rally that brings together thousands of people whose lives are touched by T1D every day, who are tired of the hardship of this disease, who want to be heard, raise money and change the face of T1D forever. We invite you to find inspiration, courage and strength from all the others who’ll walk proudly alongside you, supporting a cause that is close to your heart – and theirs.

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Senior Citizen’s Downtown House has a jam session runs June 10th at 1:30 p.m.

Coffee, tea and goodies will be served.

Admission is $2.50. Cribbage is every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $4. There is a tournament on June 8th at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $6.

You can help shape our City or Red Deer - volunteer for the Red Deer Library Board.

Some of the requirements to sit on the Board include: understanding of the community and its needs, commitment to the values of public libraries, willingness to learn and use technology including tables for Library board communication, a strong desire to make a difference. You must be available to attend two monthly meetings (except July and August) on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday at noon the week prior. Apply today at www.reddeer.ca/councilcommittees.

Deadline to apply is June 7th at 9 a.m.

Don’t miss an opportunity to learn carving from two of north America’s best carvers at the Norwegian Laft Hus. Phone: 403347-2055 or email norwegianlafthus@ gmail.com for more information.

The 70th Annual Red Deer Highland Games will take place on June 17th at the Westerner Grounds. The games will be a showcase of Celtic culture and will feature piping and drumming, Scottish athletic events, highland dancing, a sheep dog demonstration, a shortbread contest and a tug-o-war. The 78 Fraser Highlanders Senior Regiment will demonstrate black powder muskets and a Recruitment call. The Red Stags Medieval Battle Group will stage a battle re-enactment.

There will be children’s activities and Scottish vendors on site. The Celtic Jam Jars vocal group will perform in the pub. Scottish food will be available to try. Admission for adults is $15, for seniors and children 11 and under is $10. Parking will be included with admission. For more information, call Donna at 403 346 4938 or visit the website at www.reddeerhighlandgames.ca

Spring Cleaning? Why not donate your gently used items for a great cause?

Shalom Counselling Centre is collecting items until Sept. 30th that we will sell to Value Village. Proceeds will be used for client subsidies. For more information, visit www. shalomcounselling.com or phone 403-342-0339.

The Cabinet for the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off 2018 is seeking a partner charity to bring to Red Deer another season of celebrity dancing. Applications are now being accepted. Over the last five years, the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off has raised over $2 million supporting Red Deer Hospice Society, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre, Women’s Outreach, Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support

The Employment Placement and Support Services is holding mental health first aid courses June 22nd-23rd; Aug. 24thAug. 25th and Oct. 25th-26th. Instructors will lead through modues over substance related disorders, mood disorders, deliberate self-injury, risk factors, signs and symptoms among other topics. For more informatino, email Barb Sutter at bsutter@epssworks.com.

The Sunnybrook Farm Museum is hosting their first national travelling exhibition. Created by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, along with partners in the canola industry, ‘Canola: A Story of Canadian Innovation’ highlights the science and innovation behind canola in time for the

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Red Deer Ukulele Circle invites all skill levels to join in the fun. We meet the third Thursday of each month upstairs at #6, 5579-47 St. in Red Deer. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and introduction starts at 6:45 p.m. Strumming starts at 7 p.m. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied with an adult. For the song book ask to join our closed facebook page. For more information, call Leann at 403-358-4855.

Royal Canadian Air Force Association - the aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and well equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Wing members meet at noon on the second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting.

Guests are welcome. Contact: President Al Low at 403-341-3253 or amlow@shaw.ca.

First Thursdays in the Snell at the Red Deer Public Library presents pianist Alison Kilgannon in recital. The event runs June 1st from 12:15 - 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and Tea provided by Cafe Noir.

Overeaters Anonymous is hosting an

The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS) is seeking new board members.

CABIS provides support, advocacy, information and social events for people with brain injuries, their families and caregivers. Meetings are held on the last Monday evening of each month (except for July and August) at 4 p.m. at the CABIS office at #202- 4805 48 St. in Red Deer.

Red Deer Readers’ Theatre enables you to participate in theatrical performances without memorizing scripts, building complex stage sets, using special costumes or stage makeup. We recognize that good performances can result from using only our voices to transport audiences to where we want them to be.

We invite you to join the growing group of “Readers” who meet to learn the technique of ‘anticipated reading’. Everyone is welcome – there is no charge to participate in the group.

We meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays each month at the Timberlands Branch of The Red Deer Public Library (300 Timothy Dr. in the Timberlands neighbourhood – attached to the Barrie Wilson School). If you have a favourite play bring it along and we will try it out. For more info call Lionel at 587-679-6222, or e-mail to bensar@shaw.ca.

The Hub on Ross presents Fun With Musicals - enjoy a fun hour with local singer Randi Boulton singing songs that made several musicals magical. Songs from Grease will be featured on June 14th; hits from Mamma Mia on July 19th and songs from Frozen on Aug. 23rd. Finally, classic tunes from Beauty and the Beast will be featured on Sept. 20th. The Hub on Ross is located at 4936 - Ross St. Admission is free. Call 403-340-4869 for more information.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is

event Saturday June 10th ( 10 a.a to 2:30 p.m.) at the Clearview Community Hall 93 Cornett Drive. If you have a desire to stop compulsive eating or compulsive food behaviours, feel free to attend. Suggested admission donation $5.00. Bring a lunch kitchenette available. Please contact Phyl at 403-347-4188 for more information.

a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer and Lacombe For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.

The Red Deer Area Hikers have a

Are you interested in learning the centuries old art of Taoist Tai Chi? Developed for the benefit of both mind and body, this practice can be of benefit to people of all levels of fitness or ability. Develop Strength, Flexibility and Stillness. FLK Taoist Tai Chi will be starting new beginner classes on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning May 2nd. We are a non-profit volunteer organization that has been providing the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi training in Red Deer for over 30 years.

We are located in the Medi-Dent Centre in the Port O’ Call parking lot behind the Scotiabank in downtown Red Deer. For more information go to www.Taoist.Org and follow the links.

full slate of treks planned for the season.

Departure location - gather at 8:45 a.m. at the Golden Circle parking lot. Fees - donations of $1 per hike or a $10 membership for the season. Bring a lunch if return time is later than noon. For more information, call Mavis at 403-343-0091 or Sharon at 403-3402497. Coming up is the Ellis Bird Farm/Nova on June 1st and Alix Lake on June 8th.

Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance. Everyone is welcome.

Call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Mattie at 403307-1751. Triple Nickle performs June 24th.

Runaway Train performs on July 29th. Randy Hillman and Hot Spur perform on Aug. 26th and Lost Highway plays on Sept. 30th.

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76-year-old Red Deer man graduates from RDC

BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

It was up to the stage again for Red Deer College graduate Art Plunz. And it’s not the 76-year-old’s first time around.

He received his latest degree for dentistry in 1977 and before that received Associates Art at Regina College, Bachelor of Education and Mathematics at the University of Regina and then a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from Saskatoon. “And so this is just a continuation,” he said with a laugh.

The past week was also a busy one for his family.

In the span of one week, two of his grandchildren - Brittany Thompson and Lexi Blanchard - graduated from high school.

“We had a very busy week,” said Plunz, who graduated June 2nd. He said he’s really enjoyed his educational journey.

“I’ve always enjoyed school and typically we (he and his wife Jacqueline) would spend our winters in Mexico for six months; six months in Mexico, six months in Red Deer and two years ago we decided that we would not go down that winter and I said I’ve got to find something to do.”

He had been looking at classes all along and decided on psychology, so it was off to Red Deer College for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

He completed the degree in two years, as he got credit for some of his other degrees towards it.

Throughout his long and healthy life, Plunz has done lots of instructing himself at both the university and college level.

“I’ve had a variety of careers, but I taught at the elementary, the high school and the university levels for a number of years,” he said.

Having been a teacher, a dentist, a recreation consultant for the provincial government of Saskatchewan and being involved in many busi-

nesses, psychology was just another on his list.

“I’ve always loved school.”

He said just learning all the technology was interesting as there was lots of tech education that went into it, too.

“I consider myself somewhat computer literate but my gosh with the way they’ve presented the classes now, it’s phenomenal and great.”

He said he was all prepared to listen to lectures and make his notes in long-hand, but, he said, it doesn’t quite work that way anymore. “So my fellow students would help me out.”

He said the whole experience was a lot of fun.

“I was often mistaken for the instructor and a very old instructor because they have a very, I would say, young staff and faculty and that’s reflected in their approach to the whole thing,” said Plunz.

Even with the age gap, however, all were accepting of him.

“I met a lot of really neat people, and in fact I even knew some of their grandparents,” he said with a laugh.

Although Plunz won’t be using his current degree, he won’t be doing nothing.

He and his wife will most likely go back to Mexico in the winter as they were both quite active down there, with him doing some dentistry work in the rural areas and his wife teaching.

Both taught English at a Mexican school, taking part in lots of volunteer work, too.

“Neither one of us can sit still for very long, so we’ll be doing something,” said Plunz with a laugh.

He and his wife have three children and 11 grandchildren.

“We’ve encouraged all of our grandchildren ‘go to school, get to school, get more education’, that’s never a mistake,” said Plunz.

Looking back on his life, Plunz said there isn’t just one good moment.

HAPPY GRADUATION - Red Deer College graduate Art Plunz in the centre with his granddaughters Lexi Blanchard, left, and Brittany Thompson. The three graduated all within the photo submitted same week.

“I think that we have never looked back. We’re sort of list makers, and we make lists on things that we want to do. All the pros and all the cons.”

He said each of the decisions both he and his wife make, they don’t look back on and regret.

“The one thing we’re pleased about is each of our decisions we’ve enjoyed, and if there’s something ever in life that you don’t like, quit, change it, get out, don’t continue on with it.”

And it’s never too late to go back to school. “I was a senior student with three children and I went to dentistry and that was quite an experi-

ence. In fact one of my students was a classmate.”

It’s not only school that’s kept him and his wife busy. The two also have their pilot licenses and have ridden motorcycles. Athletics-wise, he has played football, enjoyed swimming and more.

“I can’t sit still,” he said with a laugh. He is also physically active, riding his bike everyday about 15 kms and going on walks. “Fortunately both my wife and I have been blessed with very good health.”

The couple are retired and currently live in Red Deer.

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Women recognized in annual Women of Excellence Awards Gala

BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

Women in the community are being recognized for innovation, leadership, achievement and talent at the 10th annual Women of Excellence Awards Gala, which is being held tonight, June 7th.

Hosted by the Red Deer & District Community Foundation, more than 200 women have been honoured in their region in different categories since 2008.

“There’s business, there’s health and wellness, there’s community building, agriculture, environment, young women of excellence and a Lifetime

Achievement awardee is provided every year.

There’s 12 different categories, so it’s all areas of our community,” said Kristine Bugayong, chief executive officer of the Red Deer & District Community Foundation.

Within the categories, there’s a Lifetime Achievement Award that’s given out every year.

Last year that award was given out to two women.

“They’re all exceptional women and the great thing is that this is a platform for women to amplify the contributions that they’ve made through our community. It’s seldom acknowledged. A lot of them always say, ‘Oh we just do what we love to do,’” said Bugayong.

The goal of the program, she said, is to really

inspire other community members to emulate the life these women have led.

“The stories every year are awe-inspiring,” she said.

One of those awardees last year was Elizabeth Plumtree, who received the Arts, Culture and Heritage Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. She was responsible for moving the Cronquist House from where it was to whereit is now and has been involved in Canada Day Celebrations for 25 years. She was involved from the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society and currently volunteers her time within the community.

The other awardee was 92-year-old Nellie Watson. Residing in Evarts, Watson is a charter

member of the Evarts Women’s Council and to this day still attends meetings.

Bugayong said within the roster of nominees looked at by the adjudication committee, they look at who has had the most impact in the length of a lifetime.

Women are nominated, with an open call for nominations that takes place. They then start in the beginning of the year.

After accepting the public call, the women are ranked based on the criteria.

There are 25 individuals this year with the inclusion of two duos.

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Asooahum Crossing welcomes its first tenants

BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

Asooahum Crossing, a cultural housing and community centre

owned by the Red Deer Native Friendship Society (RDNFS) located on Riverside Drive, has welcomed its first two tenants.

Samantha Shortneck, who has

been with the Friendship Centre for a few years is one of those tenants. And she was very happy with the news.

“When they told me I was going

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE is hereby given that at a joint Council meeting to be held on THURSDAY, June 15, 2017, the Council of Red Deer County will consider Bylaw No. 2017/14 to adopt the Town of Penhold and Red Deer County Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).

The purpose of the IDP is to provide a framework for the Town and County to work together to address issues and opportunities of mutual concern as they relate to future land use planning in and around the Town of Penhold.

Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street/C&E Trail Overpass).

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

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

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMSSION DECISIONS On the 6th day of June, 2017, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued a decision approving the following applications:

two three bedroom units, two units that are handicap-accessibly and four two bedroom units.

“The lady that was most active was Tanya Schur, and she was really active in getting us to this level, and she’s still involved with the community in Red Deer,” said Larry Cunningham, volunteer board member with RDNFS. He has also taken a lead on construction of the apartment.

Construction on the buildings began about a year ago, with Assoahum Crossing now in phase one. Cunningham said it was evolved as a cultural place for aboriginal people coming to the city from urban life, and having some struggles with finding accommodation.

“Phase one is just the building and then phase two is more of the cultural services that would go with it too,” said Cunningham.

He said in phase two they will need to do some private fundraising, and they’ve decided to put that off for a year until they get more success under their belt.

All of the units are low income housing.

“If people qualify for low income, our rents are at least 10 per cent below market value and we also give a washer and dryer with our units too.”

As mentioned, the first two tenants moved in last week. There are six units left available in the building.

In addition, Shortneck has worked through a lot of programs at the Friendship Centre.

“I’ve been working really hard in order to have this place so that

I can start working on getting my kids back,” she said.

The 26-year-old said she used to be in a bad spot, but is now clean.

She said having her own place will provide her with stability.

Prior to moving into her new place on June 1st, Shortneck lived in a room and board situation with six other people.

“This is going to feel nice just to have my own place with my own things, and it’s nice that it’s out here,” she said.

Originally from Sunchild First Nation, she grew up in Red Deer and has always tried to stay as her kids are close, along with many supports.

“This place is going to give me that opportunity to try to work on being that healthy mom to my kids.”

Although she isn’t working yet, her plans are to be a hairdresser once she gets settled.

Cunningham said rates are approximately between $750 and $850 for two and three bedrooms at Asooahum Crossing.

People can apply through RDNFC or Hearthstone Property Management, who looks after the property.

“They’ve really stepped up in what they’re going to charge us.

The rates they’re going to charge cover their cost,” he said.

He added they’ve also had some other businesses support them well. The prime support, he said, was Timcon Construction Ltd. He said the next part of the project will be phase two, which will include a tower with rental units and a cultural centre underneath of it.

Permitted Use GLENIFFER RESERVOIR 1. R. & R. Slack – the following setback relaxations for an existing Park Model on Unit 43, Plan 022-1116, NE 25-35-3-5 (Gleniffer Lake Resort): 1.26-metre (4.65’) front yard and 0.34-metre (1.2’) side yard.

RED DEER 2. J. & J. Aitchison – construction of an accessory building within the front yard on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 4062RS, NW 19-38-26-4 (Hawk Hills).

DECISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., in the Library, Penhold Regional Multiplex #1 Waskasoo Avenue, Penhold, Alberta.

On the 5th day of June, 2017, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, the Development Authority issued a decision approving the following application:

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RED DEER 1. D. & C. Schick – 2-metre (6.5’) rear yard setback relaxation for the construction of an accessory building on Lot 3, Blk 3, Plan 812-0703, E 33-38-28-4 (Poplar Ridge).

DCD-4 applies to the Hamlet of Springbrook and the location for development being proposed is 3216-33 Avenue.

A person may appeal a Discretionary Use approval prior to 4:30 p.m. on June 21, 2017, by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta. A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Planning & Development Services at 403-350-2170.

The purpose of the bylaw is to include Indoor Shooting Range as a Discretionary Use in the Springbrook Comprehensive Town Centre Section of DCD-4 to facilitate a shooting range to be located in the basement of the Multiplex in the same location where a shooting range was located when Springbrook was CFB Penhold.

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Singer Jess Moskaluke to light up Westerner Days stage Growing up listening to and falling in love with track, Good for You and the robust sensibilities country music, country singer Jess Moskaluke of Elevator.

And with her first single Kiss Me Quiet, she hit adored the greats from Dolly Parton to her idol another new career milestone, becoming the top Shania Twain.

Today, she is amazed at the road she now charting Canadian artist on both the BDS and travels.

Mediabase country radio charts.

Celebrated as the first female Canadian counIndeed, 2015 marked a year of many firsts for try solo artist since Twain to achieve platinum Moskaluke including her first Juno nominations single status (with her hit track Cheap Wine and (Country Album of the Year and Breakthrough Cigarettes), Moskaluke continues to dazzle the Artist of the Year), a cross-Canada tour having Canadian country music world. joined Chad Brownlee’s ‘When The Lights Go Moskaluke is also a part of Down’ Tour, as well as her first this year’s Westerner Days arena shows. ▾ line-up - set to perform on July In October of 2015, she also 19th in the ENMAX Centrium. joined Paul Brandt and Dean “I AM SO PROUD TO BE Doors open at 7 p.m. with Brody’s ‘Road Trip’ Tour PART OF THE COUNTRY showtime at 8 p.m. throughout the western MUSIC INDUSTRY. Her music - catchy, powerful Canada dates.

WE SUPPORT AND and at times even poignant “I could not wait to CELEBRATE EACH OTHER join the tour after continues to rock the radio airwaves as she achieved not one, the CCMAs. It was AND I AM THRILLED TO but two consecutive Top 10 hits amazing — Paul BE A MEMBER OF THE with her respective singles Kiss Brandt was actualCANADIAN COMMUNITY ly the first concert Me Quiet and Take Me Home AND THIS GENRE.” in 2016 as well.

I had ever attendAnd last fall, Moskaluke reed!”

Jess Moskaluke leased her third single Elevator In July 2015, she and as of Dec. 31st, she was and Brandt also re▴ named the top spun Canadian leased the single I’m artist at Canadian Country An Open Road.

Radio and the top spun Canadian female artist “Paul is incredible to collaborate with for the second year in a row.

- we had so much fun making the music A small town girl and proud resident of video.” They also performed the song Rockville, Saskatchewan, when she first posted during the CCMA national live television her music online, no one could have anticipated broadcast on CBC TV in September of the bright future that lay ahead for the gifted that same year. songstress.

As to the season when she realMany years later with her growing fan base, she ly broke through, in April 2014, now has more than 19 million views on YouTube Moskaluke released her 10-track to date and received her third consecutive 2016 album Light Up The Night, which Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) featured the hit Cheap Wine Award™ for Female Artist of the Year. and Cigarettes, a single proShe was the first resident of Saskatchewan in duced by Corey Crowder (Chris Young, Jamie Lynn the history of the awards to achieve this title.

“Everything has happened so quickly, it has Spears) and mixed by Scott been a wild few years! I am so proud to be part Cooke.

CLASS ACT - Country singer Jess Moskaluke is a part of this year’s Westerner Days line-up, with her concert set The single became the of the country music industry. We support and to run July 19th in the ENMAX Centrium. photo submitted celebrate each other and I am thrilled to be a highest charting song on the member of the Canadian community and this iTunes top 200 singles chart for any Canadian artist. genre.”

Moskaluke. She can still hear her father sharing These days, she is a devout supporter and Following the release of her new CD, a CMT this, encouraging her as she contemplated what spokesperson for the MS Society, participating In between her tour dates, including performances at the Calgary Stampede, Boots and Canada special, ‘Jess Moskaluke Live at The the future might hold. in many philanthropic initiatives in hopes of Hearts and Big Valley Jamboree, Moskaluke spent Edison’ also aired nationwide on April 21st, 2014.

Sadly, he passed away in 2006 after a lengthy one day finding a cure. When she is not on the a great deal of time in the studio recording her Ultimately, there isn’t a moment that Moskaluke battle with multiple sclerosis, but his memory road touring, Moskaluke balances her time at third EP Kiss Me Quiet which was released back would take for granted. lives on in her music. home in Saskatchewan and in the U.S. writing And as her web site, points out, John Wayne in 2015.

“My dad is my hero for teaching me how to be in Nashville.

Featuring six tracks and two bonus acoustic once said, “Courage is being scared to death, but brave and that being brave is not the absence of fear, For more information about Westerner Days, tracks, the album showcases her signature pop/ saddling up anyway.” but rather in the presence of fear possessing the check out www.westernerdays.ca. country style with showstoppers like the title These words, as noted, mean everything to ability to overcome such emotions and persevere.”

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Entertainment CAT’s ‘Back in the Black Box’ wraps up this week

BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

Central Alberta Theatre’s annual one-act festival - Back in the Black Box - continues this week through to June 10th.

Performances take place in the Nickel Studio with curtain at 7 p.m. There is a warning with the collection of plays - strong language and adult themes.

Meanwhile, this week’s highlights include Women and

Wallace, Camera Obscura, Life Signs, Bell Isle, His Dish on the evening of June 8th; Women and Wallace, Camera Obscura, The Boor, Inside the Department of the Exterior and His Dish on June 9th and finally Women and Wallace, Camera Obscura, I’m Here, Babel’s in Arms and His Dish on June 10th.

Women and Wallace, penned

by Jonathan Marc Sherman, is about how Wallace’s human experience is shaped by the aftermath of his mother’s sui-

cide. “As we follow Wallace’s life, we witness his struggle to set himself free from the shadow that his mother’s passing has thrown over his relationships with different women,” reads a synopsis.

Camera Obscura, written by Robert Patrick, is simply described a ‘boy alone/girl alone: a dystopian love story’.

The synopsis for Life Signs,

by David Ives, reads, “Helen, Toby’s mother, has just passed.

Toby feels he never really knew

her and regrets that he never will. Or will he?”

Belle Isle represents an original work by CAT veteran Craig Scott. “It is the height of prohibition in the States and one man decides whether of not he should smuggle some liquor across the border from Windsor to Detroit for a friend. If he does, does he risk the chance of getting caught and losing it all or face the mob?”

His Dish, by Joe Pintauro, is about a cynic’s guide to mar-

riage: it’s never 50/50.

The Boor, by Anton Chekhov, is about Helena Popov, who, after six months of mourning her husband’s passing, “Is visited by a young Smimov Stepanovitch who has come to collect the money indebted to him by that same dead husband.

Amidst shrines and guns and one very ill servant, the two take to a duel of passions.”

Inside the Department of the Exterior, by Philip Hall, asks the question, “Have you ever

had to deal with a bureaucratic nightmare? Ms. Bahrkowski is about to as she tried to replace a mail box she inadvertently ran over. Does she get the matter resolved or dos it stay mired in red tape?”

I’m Here, by Layla Martin, is a dialogue to be performed by Vicki Dykes. And finally, Babel’s in Arms, by David Ives, follows a couple of working guys who tackle a “towering” problem.

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Enjoy weekly musical performances in Lacombe this summer

BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

Local music lovers will want to check out some top-notch tunes every Wednesday evening this summer during Music in the Park at Lacombe.

Things kick off tonight with Flatiron Jazz for the first performance in the Music in the Park Program.

Presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, Music in the Park offers an opportunity for folks to enjoy an evening of entertainment and experience a wide range of musical styles.

“Originally, Music in the Park was started by a friend of mine, Lann Lieurance, who was a musician here in Lacombe, and he wanted to be able to have a performance series that offered high

quality music on a free basis to the people in the community, on a regular basis,” explained Ellen Corea, a committee member for Music in the Park.

Music in the Park runs from June to August, every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited to bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets to the park, enjoy the beautiful weather, good friends and an evening of free entertainment.

The bands go rain or shine. There will be signs if it is moved to an inside venue.

The organizers are also very excited to offer something very special this year; a new performing venue - the Echo Stage. A dedication for the stage starts at 6:15 p.m. on June 7th, said Corea.

Located on the site where the performers have set up for the past two years, the new stage will offer shelter for the musicians and their equip-

ment as well as an improved sight line for the audience, she said.

“We’re going to dedicate it to the memory of Lann Lieurance who started the program,” said Corea.

Working from an initial idea, Peter Bouwsema from PJ Designs volunteered his time and talent to design a beautiful Post and Beam structure, she said. Wayne Froese from Top Peg Timber Construction was then brought in to make the dream a reality.

Volunteers Chad Collins donated his time as general contractor on the project and with framer Ryan Fauria (Down Home Builders), built the floor.

The finishing touch was the electrical, installed

by Sparks and Awl, giving the stage the power to keep the sound going.

For this project, the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation (LPACF) was also pleased to

have as their major partner Echo Energy who provided half the funding for the stage.

“I think this project really demonstrates the power Echo Energy has to positively impact our community. We are proud to support this initiative and look forward to helping realize new opportunities,” said Echo Energy President Drayton Bussiere.

In addition LPACF received a greatly appreciated anonymous donation, a donation of materials for the floor from Castle Building Supplies and they fundraised for the rest of the funds, said Corea.

Music in the Park also runs along with another popular community feature - the Community Market - which was launched today as well.

The Community Market runs from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening until the end of August.

LACOMBE COUNTY IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND LAND USE BYLAW BYLAW NO. 1237/17 & BYLAW NO. 1238/17 Lacombe County Council gave first reading to the bylaws to adopt the draft Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and draft Land Use Bylaw (LUB).

The draft MDP and LUB have been developed based on the vision you, the public, provided over the last year and a half of consultation. The County would now like to ask your final thoughts on the draft plans at a public hearing. The hearing will consist of a presentation by staff, followed by an opportunity for you to voice your opinions or ask questions.

Don’t forget... the draft MDP and LUB provide the foundation for how the County is going to guide development over the next ten years, so we want to hear from you. If you are unable to attend the public hearing but would like to provide comments on the draft plans, written submissions can be made to the County.

Your comments can also be sent by: E-mail to planning@lacombecounty.com Fax to 403-782-3820 or Mail to RR3, Lacombe AB, T4L 2N3 Please ensure your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the public hearing. All comments received will be public information.

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MAKING SOME NOISE Chloe Curry, 2, makes a bang at The Children’s Festival.

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Downtown Market fills Little Gaetz for season

BY EMILY ROGERS Express staff

The Red Deer Downtown Market, presented by ATB Financial Downtown, is open for its ninth year.

Located on Little Gaetz Ave., the market will continue to run every Wednesday until Oct. 4th, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Downtown Market provides fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, baked goods, and handmade items.

“The market has grown every year, without a shadow of a doubt,” said

Amanda Gould, of the Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA).

Later adding that the, “Market was needed, and is well loved.”

The Downtown Market first begun as a catalyst to drive attention to the City centre of Red Deer.

The DBA wanted to encourage business people working in downtown to spend a longer time in the area after work.

The Downtown Market has been well received from Red Deerians, but also from people outside of the City, officials said.

As well the vendors have to, “Make The Downtown Market gives its shoppers, “A real opportunity to meet it, bake it, or grow it,” in order to the vendors, and make real friend- be accepted into being apart of the ships,” said Gould, while supporting Downtown Market. local businesses in The majority of the Central Alberta vendors participating See our slideshow at area. in the market’s ninth season have been Although the market gets shoppers there since the begin.com from outside the City ning; the Downtown every week, all venMarket gives vendors dors are required to come within a 50 the maximum opportunity to sell their km radius, as the Downtown Market products, officials said. prides itself on being locally produced, The vendors have also created strong or grown. friendships with each other, and are

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Shoppers will be able to get more local foods at the market than anywhere else, Gould said.

Although the Downtown Market is a not-for-profit organization, the market has a Community Corner, which features two spaces large enough for organizations to display, with no cost to them.

Gould added that the ATB Financial Downtown has been sponsoring the Downtown Market for three years, “They’re great partners, and very involved.”

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Annual WALK for ALS coming up in Red Deer On June 17th, the ALS Society of Alberta will be hosting its annual WALK for ALS in Red Deer.

This volunteer-run event encourages the community to come together to promote hope for a future without ALS. Participants are encouraged to solicit donations and can set up a fundraising web site to track their progress.

Sixty per cent of funds raised from each event goes to client support services in Alberta and 40% is donated to the national ALS research program. This year, the Red Deer WALK for ALS aims to raise $75,000, organizers say, adding the local walk is proud to introduce Donna Strome as this year’s ambassador to help show the public what it is like to live with the disease.

“The Society has played a vital role in navi-

gating me through my maze of needs and have provided not only moral and emotional support but many practical physical devices to assist my activities of daily living,” said Strome. “I cannot thank them enough for the difference they are making in my life.”

Registration for this year’s event begins at 9 a.m. with the kick-off at 10 a.m. at the Kiwanis Picnic Park (4500 Fountain Dr.), said Michelle Parker, who is coordinating the event along with Deborah Hansen.

This past weekend, Strome joined family and friends for a paint night at Heritage Lane Bowling where they worked on a cornflowers and daisies paintings.

According to the ALS Society of Alberta, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapid, always fatal,

neurodegenerative disease. It attacks the nerves of the body that would normally send messages from the brain to the muscle, resulting in weakness and wasting. Eventually, the individual with ALS is left immobilized, with loss of speech and an inability to swallow and breathe.

The average life expectancy from symptom onset is two to five years. About 3,000 Canadians live with ALS and two to three Canadians die every day of ALS. ALS can strike anyone, at anytime, regardless of age, sex or ethnic origin.

As mentioned, this year’s Red Deer Walk for ALS Ambassador is Strome.

“Walking into the neurologist’s clinic hoping to hear there was a solution to whatever was causing my symptoms and walking out with a diagnosis of ALS, was definitely not how I had expected that day to go,” said Strome.

“Even though I was a practicing Registered Nurse, and had worked on a palliative care unit helping others dealing with a terminal diagnosis, I felt totally unprepared to hear one applied to me.

“I am blessed to have supportive family and friends, and am thankful for a belief that in spite of the storms, I have much for which to give thanks. However, the reality of the situation and the gravity of the diagnosis of ALS did cause me angst. I had many questions and concerns about not only the quantity, but quality of my life over the next few years.

For further information, visit www.walkforals. ca. You can also find a local group on facebook at ‘Red Deer ALS Community’.

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Suffer from headaches, blurred vision and tingling in ear?

A friend recently asked, “Giff, what’s happened? You’ve lost weight!”

He was wrong, as my weight has remained the same for years.

But this is not the first time this has happened. It’s because I’ve never liked dress shirts with tight collars. Loose collars exposing the neck convey the impression of weight loss.

But surprise! They also help to protect wearers from glaucoma, the second leading cause

of blindness in North America.

While a student at the Harvard Medical School, I heard this story. A 55-year-old businessman complained of headaches, blurred vision and a tingling sensation in the right ear.

Harvard professors were not able to make a diagnosis. So he consulted doctors at The Mayo Clinic and famous Harley Street doctors in London, England.

None could diagnose his problem.

Years later he was at a convention in Atlantic City.

He needed a new shirt and walked into an unremarkable store and asked for a size 15. A young salesman suggested a size 16. Irritated, the man replied, ‘I’ve been buying shirts since you were in knee pants, and I want a size 15! The salesman replied, “That’s fine with me, Sir, if you want to suffer from headaches, blurred vision and a tingling sensation in your right ear!”

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Tight collars are not hard to coma can be made if a tight find if you watch television. necktie is worn during an eye The ones I often see are on examination. overweight males whose necks But how many men wear are bulging out over their collars, shirts with tight neck collars? and they look awfulDr. Susan Watkins ly uncomfortable. at Cornell University Snugness, whether Dr. Gifford reported that there in woman’s stockings are two chances in or men’s shirts, is not three that the neck a healthy habit. size of a man’s shirt A study in the is too small, and his British Medical necktie too tight.

Her study involved Jour nal of 94 white collar Ophthalmolog y males. states that tight neckties increase the Researchers first risk of glaucoma. Dr. measured the cirRobert Ritch of the cumference of their New York Eye and Ear Infirmary necks with the collars buttoned several years ago agreed. He and the ties knotted. The neck stated that tight neckties con- measurement was then repeated stantly pressing on the jugular with the collars unbuttoned and vein increase intraocular pres- the ties loosened.

Watkins discovered that 67% sure (IOP) which is one of the risk factors of glaucoma as this were buying shirts with collars continual pressure destroys the that were smaller than the size of their necks. optic nerve.

Other eye specialists point out Dr. Watkins claims that this that a false diagnosis of glau- tightness is causing more than

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discomfort. It’s also triggering visual problems that can be scientifically proven. For instance, men were asked to tell researchers when a light, flickering at increased speeds, appeared to be constant.

The tight collar wearers were found to have poorer visual discrimination those than who purchased the right neck size.

I could not find any research that explained why so many males bought shirts with collars that were too tight.

Maybe it’s a more macho look. But good sense dictates that the constant pressure on jugular veins impeding the flow of blood from the brain is not a healthy situation.

Nor is it prudent to decrease the flow of oxygenated blood in carotid arteries to the brain.

So my advice is to forget about Harvard doctors that are unable to make this simple diagnosis.

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Local athlete Kelsey Lalor only female in ‘AAA’ baseball league “When she pitches, the guys on the other team will take a lot of heat if they strike out,” he said. “If she hits a double off a guy, their team will ride him a bit for ‘giving up a double to A former Lindsay Thurber High School student and current the girl’. She has heard it enough, her teammates have heard it two-sport athlete in basketball and baseball, Kelsey Lalor, is enough and they kind of laugh about it.”

He added, “She seems to take an inordinate number of walks”, currently the only female in Alberta playing Midget ‘AAA’ baseball for the Carstar Braves. An experience which is tailor- which he credited to her patience in the batting box.

Kelsey is hoping to continue her career with the Women’s ing her for a successful career with the Team Canada women’s National Team, as well as her career on the basketball court baseball team.

“This is a great opportunity for me - especially when I go to a with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.

“I would love to keep playing for the Women’s National Team world championship or a national tournament,” the 19-year-old said. “It really prepares me for that and getting to play at this for a few more years for sure,” she said. “I probably won’t get a chance to play pro because there are so many people, but one level proves that girls can play ball.”

Competing against males, who generally have physical baseball of my teammates is playing in a western college league. If I got advantages over female athletes, has allowed Lalor to further an opportunity to do something like that in the summer - that would be really cool.” develop her game.

Her father agreed.

“Lots of the guys now are bigger, stronger and ▾ “Her opportunities have been faster,” she said. “Even the guys that aren’t as fast, “PLAYING IN A huge with national teams so they are typically faster then I am. Technically I LEAGUE WHERE she doesn’t want to give that have to be better to keep up to them.” up, but she spends a lot of According to the Braves’ Coach Dwayne Lalor I AM THE ONLY time on the basketball (Kelsey’s father), Kelsey has had the luxury of GIRL PRESENTS court as well,” Dwayne playing with this group of Braves players since CHALLENGES, BUT IT added. “With the her earliest days in Red Deer Minor Ball.

HAS NEVER REALLY National Women’s “Just like all of the other players, she has beTeam - every other come more comfortable playing the game,” he BEEN A PROBLEM. year there is a said. “The plays are becoming easier to make, but I PLAY WITH SOME world champithere is still that normal player anxiety when you GREAT TEAMMATES onship tournadon’t get the play or when guys get on base. Her AND I HAVE BEEN ment. So far she development in terms of being able to handle has got to play the bat - her strike outs are decreasing and her REALLY LUCKY TO in Japan and number of hits are going up. Those are really PLAY WITH THIS Korea in too good indicators.”

GROUP OF GUYS.” of those. She Dwayne noted that Kelsey typically does not also played want to play any position on the field that is Kelsey Lalor in t he away from the play. ▴ Pan-Am “On the defensive side, she plays a variety of Games. She positions for us,” he said. “Early in the season, she has been playing a lot of short-stop for us. That will change did all of that while she was as we go along - she will get some outfield time, as well as in high school. This year is some second base. Those are all potential spots she will play a non-world championship on the women’s team. On that team she has primarily been an year, so Team Canada is outfielder. She is throwing the ball better, her hands are getting going on a tour with Team better and her running speed is steady. She is a decent runner USA down to Maryland and Washington D.C. The Women’s in our game and above average in the women’s game.”

According to Dwayne, there have been several instances of National Team is a place she can females playing ‘AAA’ in Alberta, however there have been few play until the youngsters bypass her.” examples in the last few years.

Kelsey feels her time on the “In the province of Alberta, it is fairly rare,” he said. “Kelsey has been the only ‘AAA’ midget player in Alberta in about the baseball field can be an example last decade. There have been a lot of time without any females for young girls playing the sport.

“I think so, especially for in midget ‘AAA’. She is in a good spot here. She grew up playing with these guys in mosquito, pee wee and early bantam. girls playing in a sport where In those leagues, she was the power hitter and for the guys on they are the gender minority,” our team - she is not Kelsey the girl, she is Kelsey on our team.” she said. “I am an example Kelsey did mention that she has dealt with some misogyny in they can look at and see that her career, however it has never come from her own teammates. there are opportunities. The “Playing in a league where I am the only girl presents chal- game of women’s baseball lenges, but it has never really been a problem. I play with some is growing throughout the great teammates and I have been really lucky to play with this world. Girls can look up and say, ‘Okay, I’m not the group of guys,” she said.

Dwayne added that stigma to a female in ‘AAA’ baseball is only person who has done this before.’” rare, however he has noticed a few things.

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The Innisfail Professional Rodeo is back for its 57th year at the Daines Ranch starting June 16th, and Danny Daines said it’s going to be a great time.

“Every one we put on we always look forward to, but the stock is going to be good, the cowboys are going to be good and we just know it’s going to be a good rodeo again,” he said.

The rodeo runs June 16th - 18th, always taking place on Father’s Day weekend. Kicking off the rodeo will be a live performance, dancing, and of course pro rodeo action.

“Kicking off is Drew Gregory who will be there Friday night. He’s the new young guy rippin’ up the charts with that new music and it’s really good. And then Steve Arsenault will hit the stage Saturday night and he’s been at the ranch before and everybody talks about him and they all like him,” said Daines.

At 6 p.m. on Friday, wild mutton busting for the kids will take place followed by the pro rodeo at 7 p.m.

When people pull into the Town of Innisfail Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m., a mile long giant parade will take place, and Daines said it’s going to be a good one. The parade will feature the Robinson family from Innisfail. Larry Robinson is a six time Canadian tie down calf roping champion, who’s competed at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), a big accolade in the rodeo world.

“He’s rodeoed all over North America. He is one of the best in his events, and it’s nice to see him being honoured there as a parade marshal,” said Daines.

On Saturday, more rodeo action will take place, along with some featured stock of the Calgary Stampede.

Sunday will then conclude with another rodeo performance.

Meanwhile, Daines said over the years the feedback has been great.

▾ “EVERY ONE WE PUT ON WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO, BUT THE STOCK IS GOING TO BE GOOD, THE COWBOYS ARE GOING TO BE GOOD AND WE JUST KNOW IT’S GOING TO BE A GOOD RODEO AGAIN.”

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“I’m proud to say it’s maybe put Innisfail a little bit on the map with the rodeo world,” he said.

The youngest brother of seven, Daines said four of his oldest brothers were strong rodeo competitors, and it’s continued to drift into the next generation of the Daines family to keep it going.

“We’re all pulling for Innisfail and we just really enjoy what we’re doing.”

Now in his hands, he said it’s been an honour to carry it on with the next generation.

“I’ve watched my older brothers put this rodeo on for so many years and now their kids are involved doing it too and it’s just nice to be a part of it and to keep it all running and keep it going. The Daines family, we’re really proud of what we do here.”

Of those six older brothers, Daines said four of them wanted to be cowboys and two wanted to be farmers, so it was a good combination.

“Everything worked good together, and it’s just growing from a practice arena. It’s not just the Daines family that have competed there. There’s been lots of people from the surrounding area that have used that rodeo grounds to maybe just come and ride their horse in the arena or practice in whatever rodeo event they were in and it’s just taken shape over a number of years.”

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Central Alberta Buccaneers on fire to start season

BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

The Central Alberta Buccaneers are off to a blistering hot start after taking their first two games of the season in convincing manners.

Two weekends ago, the Bucs went on their first road trip of the season up to Grande Prairie where they took down the Grande Prairie Drillers 44-14.

“They got up on us in the first quarter with a one point lead,” Offensive Lineman Vincent Roth said. “I think we started to gel as a group. We came together because from that point on

we didn’t allow another point in the remaining three quarters of the game.”

The Bucs’ followed that win up with another huge 58-14 victory on their home turf at MEGlobal Athletic Park against the Lloydminster Vandals. The wins come as a bit of surprise after the Bucs lost much of their core that got them to the championship game last year.

“We have a pretty good receiving core and Judah (Knip) is starting to come into his own as quarterback,” Roth explained.

“Our O-line is giving him time to get the ball off and our run game is coming together.

Everything is clicking well for us right now.”

While the offence is rolling, Roth feels the defence should not be forgotten amongst the gaudy offensive numbers.

“I think our defence looks pretty solid,” Roth said. “Like I said, we managed to shut Grande Prairie down after the first quarter and Lloydminster wasn’t able to get a point on us until towards the end of the third. I think that was just a little bit from fatigue.”

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Finding joy in a more simplified lifestyle The world is changing, design and real estate are changing and some days when I look back at old articles (I’ve been writing for the papers since 2005!), it shows me that I have also changed my perspectives, my last name and my focus when it comes to living space.

I remember being the ‘have to have’ person; that girl who couldn’t stay out of design stores and craved every visit to Homesense I could manage.

The latest and greatest in frou frou accessories and must have’s were on the top of my search engine and I pored over magazines and web sites looking for

the latest trend.

A few years ago something shifted.

I still admire a well-appointed interior and I am still moved by colour and shape and texture but here’s the thing; everything we need we already have. The pendulum on design has arched far away from the opulence of 2010 and we are on the track of minimalism, re-purposing and converting older well-made items into newly functional ones.

We have so covered ourselves with mounds of materials and products that we are now reaching back hoping to reclaim items from the past.

Kim Wyse

COUNTRY CHIC - A spacious Laebon Homes kitchen is one of the many features being shown in the home at 7 Tory Close.

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Is there a sudden recognition of the craftsmanship and value in these items or are we simply tired of the deluge?

Is life so badly screaming for simplicity and truth that we start by purging our homes first, attempting to find that truth in an unseen corner?

What once made us happy is now a pile of refuse that we put online hoping to squeeze a few dollars out of something we paid hundreds for in an attempt to clean up our lives and declare ourselves minimalist.

The value in things has shifted

and I look back on the things I had to have lest my life be unfulfilled and barren – what a joke!

Over the past few weeks my fella and I have been working on a birthday surprise for his daughter which includes a mini room makeover.

The makeover provides more storage options and an upgraded bed set as hers seems to be a throwback from her childhood.

I admit that I had fun picking out the blankets and pillows which felt like old times and yet it didn’t. I could see that practically a new set was need-

ed and that I knew she would appreciate the gift but it didn’t feel like the needful things hunt was happening like before.

The coolest part of this makeover is the custom tufted headboard that my guy has sewn out of genuine leather, using materials already at hand and that we have spent hours in his shop like little elves finishing this before her big day.

The joy of making something and working together gave us a beautiful connection and caused us to create something unique and personal which, to me, feels

more satisfying than the pretty bedding I found. I have marvelled at watching this personalized piece of furniture emerge, created from my design and his skill on a sewing machine as we worked on this birthday surprise.

This is how I know I have changed, the design is still a huge part of me but it seems more than ever the living that you can do seems to be the most important thing of all.

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

Adjusting to the winds of change in the mortgage industry CMHC increased mortgage loan insurance costs (insurance for the lenders, costs for you the borrower) as of March 17th, 2017, increasing some premium levels over 30%.

The changes reflect the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI’s) new capital requirements which require mortgage insurers (CMHC, Genworth, & Canada Guaranty) to hold additional capital reserves.

Capital reserves create a buffer against potential losses, helping to ensure the long-term stability of the financial system.

There was much opposition from the industry that cited the long his-

tory of stability, including during the 2008 financial crisis, and the significant current cash reserves of CMHC. Nonetheless future homebuyers will pay more, a lot more.

For example homebuyers with a 15% down payment, some of the least likely to every default, previously paid a 1.8% of balance premium, but will now pay 55% more, which is a 2.8% premium.

Homebuyers with down payments of 5% went from 3.60% of the mortgage amount to 4%, leaving

just 1% equity in the property after the sale is final.

Just a few short years ago that premium was 2.70%, and it was at that level for over a decade.

While this may result in ‘just $5 more per month‘ (CMHC’s words) the average CMHC-insured loan was approximately $245,000 during 2016.

This is a $2,450 effective increase in the cost of purchasing for a 15% down client. That’s $2,450 taken from the pockets of hard-working Canadian families that saved up a 15%

Jean-Guy Turcotte

down payment and had the impeccable credit history required to qualify.

While the government continues to make changes to make it more costly and difficult to become a Canadian homeowner, Canadians will still do what they always do. Push through the increases and obtain home ownership anyway.

As a mortgage industry member, we wonder when enough will be enough.

We do see some of the validity for some of the changes, but some of them continue to stem from a Crown Corporation that enjoys one of the lowest delinquency rates on the planet.

Canadians pay for their homes.

No matter what, they find a way.

Banks have a delinquency rate of .28%,

while ‘mortgage only’ lenders like First National, MCAP and others’ have delinquency rates half that of the banks.

One thing is for certain in our industry and that is change.

Evolution happens with or without us and we as Canadian consumers can either fight the change (which our national association continually does) or adapt to it, which us mortgage professionals on the ground aren’t given a choice about as Canadians still buy homes.

And we will always enjoy helping Canadians buy their dreams of stable home ownership.

Jean-Guy Turcotte is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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Red Deer Express

Classifieds Legal Services

Births

CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/ licensing loss? Travel/ business opportunities?

Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. Record purge.

File destruction.

Free consultation 1-800-347-2540.

ARE YOU EXPECTING A BABY SOON?

Welcome Wagon

Misc.

Services

has a special package just for you & your little one!

For more information, Call Lori, 403-896-6100 welcomewagon.ca

Coming Events

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All Visits are Free.

No Obligation.

Compliments of Local Businesses.

Are you new to the neighbourhood?

Expecting a Baby?

Planning a Wedding?

Call or visit us online!

1-844-299-2466 welcomewagon.ca

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

JOEY’S Seafood 32 Ave Calgary FT restaurant manager $25.5/hr minimum college level diploma.

Send resume to joeysonlyseafood32ave@ hotmail.com

Truckers/ Drivers

Misc.

Help

Employment Training

900

880

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online.

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

STORESMART Self-Storage seeking P/T Assistant Manager for 24 hours per week. For job description and how to apply, go to www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs No phone calls please.

STORESMART Self-Storage seeking P/T Maintenance Technician & Groundskeeper for 24 hours per week. For job description and how to apply, go to www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs.

No phone calls please.

1290

BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classiÀed ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach over 110 weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details 1-800-282-6903 ext 228; www.awna.com.

CANADA BENEFIT MEDICAL GROUP - Attention Alberta TRANSCRIPTION! residents: Do you suffer In-demand career! from a disability? Get up Employers have to $40,000 from the work-at-home positions Canadian Government. available. Get online Toll free 1-888-511-2250 training you need from an or www.canadabeneÀt.ca employer-trusted program. /free-assessment.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start DUMP RUNS AND CLEAN training for your work-at-home career today! UPS. CALL 403-392-2792

Advocate Opportunities

Painters/ Decorators

1310

CARRIERS NEEDED

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

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

TUSCANY PAINTING 403-598-2434

Carpentry

1062

HD Carpentry - local renos, garages, Ànishing, drywall, cabinets, decks.

403-318-8961

860

CLASS 1 DRIVER with exp. hauling LPG in Central Alberta. Fax resume and abstract with applicable tickets to: 780-386-3896 or e-mail: bncarmstrong@gmail.com or call 780-888-1787

1260

Contractors

1100

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

Lic. & Ins. 403-302-8550

Financial

1170

Roofing

1370

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254 QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s RooÀng. Re-rooÀng specialist. Fully insured.

Insurance claims welcome.

10 yr. warranty on all work.

403-350-7602

Yard Care

1430

LAWN AERATION Call Ken 403-304-0678 Shear Luck Yard Care Rototilling, mowing, garbage removal call: 403-357-7318 or 403-550-3565

Auctions

1530

$500 to $1000 loans No credit check Same day deposit Open 7/7 Toll free 1.855.527.4368

COMPLETE DISPERSAL/Real Estate Auction for Wayne Worthing. Trucks, tractor, sea cans, belting, tools, miscellaneous, land (160 acres). June 17, Saturday, 9 a.m., Wainwright, Alberta. 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

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

FARM AUCTION for Wilhurst Ranch. Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. Tractors, trucks, farm equipment, granaries, tools. Islay, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666.

Pictures & listing www.scribnernet.com.

Auctions

1530

5,600 +/- SQ FT SHOP & OfÀce Building Whitecourt, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton.

Roszko Construction Limited. 1.38 +/- Title Acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

AUCTION FOR Beverly McCracken. June 11, 10 a.m. SE of Entwistle, Alberta, just south of Trestle Creek Golf Resort.

Machinists, welders, farmers, mechanics, gardeners. Don’t miss this sale!. See details at www.spectrumauctioneer ing.com. 780-967-3375 / 780-903-9393.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 10th Annual Calgary Premier Collector Car Auction. Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, June 16-18. Time to consign, all makes & models welcome.

1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; Consign@egauctions.com; EGauctions.com.

EquipmentMisc.

1620

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

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

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

EquipmentHeavy

1630

www.reddeerexpress.com Misc. for Sale

1760

DBL. Ultramatic bed, adjust., very good cond., and Electrolux vac. cleaner.

Selling because going into lodge. 403-782-4292 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.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext.

400OT.

Livestock

2100

RED Poll bulls, yearlings, 2 year olds, semen tested.

Light birth weight for heifers. Performance sires for cows. 403-783-5951 Willow Cattle Centre

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

EARLY VARIETIES. AC Juniper Oats. Busby & Sundre Barley. AAC Peace River Field Peas (earliest yellow pea). Early One Polish Canola (one month earlier); mastinseeds.com.

403-556-2609.

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

4 BDRMS, 2 1/2 baths, single car garage, 5 appls, $1395/mo. in Red Deer.

403-782-7156 403-357-7465 LACOMBE, house, 4 bdrm, 1 bath $1295 403-782-7156 ~RENTED~

2012 T750 BOBCAT Track Loader, loaded, 3 buckets incl., only 1710 hrs., one owner. Asking $56,500.

403-346-1010 after 6 p.m.

Firewood

Misc. for Sale

1760

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

2 BDRM., no pets, $850. mo. 403-343-6609

3060

1760

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each.

Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/order.

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961.

Warehouse Space

3140

WAREHOUSE OFFICE SHOP SPACE COMPOUND

4440 main Áoor 795 ofÀces on mezz 4619 - 63 Street 403-350-1777

Buildings For Sale

4150

ALLAN CLOSE - RED STAGE COACH INN & DEER Two story split level Strip Mall - Duchess, (about 2250 square feet) Alberta. Ritchie Bros. with four bedrooms on Auctioneers Unreserved upper level and two Auction, July 20 in bedrooms in the baseLethbridge. 16 room hotel, ment. Located on quiet, separate reception & community orientated green manager’s residence and 4 space. South facing back Bay Commercial Strip Mall.

Jerry Hodge: yard with green house.

Perfect home for a young 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; family. Call 403-350-5774 rbauction.com/realestate.

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

CONDO FOR SALE Estate sale in desirable Chateau of Lacombe in Lacombe, AB. 1085 sq. ft.

2 bdrm, 2 bath, ground Áoor, corner unit, adult building 45+, under ground parking & storage. Asking $269,900. For more info. please call: Dave 403-358-2885, Dan 780-219-5280.

No calls after 8:00 pm/ no agent’s please.

Farms/ Land

4070

LAKE FRONT FARMLAND - Breton, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. West Air Estates. 162.74+/- Title Acres. $6294 +/- Surface lease revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

PRAIRIESKY ROYALTY LTD. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/ Selling-Your-Royalties .

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

4090

18 quart electric roasting Suites oven, $20; and metal and glass picnic table, 42” MAIN Áoor, 3 bdrm., round in diameter, with umbrella and 2 padded $1250/mo. incl. util. Garage metal chairs, $125. avail. $150/mo. Close to downtown. 403-348-6594 403-347-2603

Misc. for Sale

4020

Manufactured Homes

1660

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

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

Houses For Sale

1280 +/- SQ FT MANUFACTURED HOME Leduc, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. 1991 Triple E Homes Ltd., 16 X 80 ft., 2 bedrooms. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauctions.com/realestate.

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Summer Clearance, all 20 X 76 show homes, over $15,000 in savings. Or design your dream home. New show homes now open. Visit us in Acheson. 780-470-8000; www.crosscountryhomes .com.

Lots For Sale

4160

Lots For Sale

UNDEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL LOT Westlock, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton.

West Air Estates. 1.93+/Title Acres. Taxiway access from the lot to the runway. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

SERGE’S HOMES

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

For more info. call OfÀce - 403-343-6360

4160

Cars

5030

63 Cadillac DeVille, 4 door, headtop, 40,000 miles. Ph: 403-886-4607 (evenings)

CAREERS Radisson Hotel Red Deer located at 6500, 67 Street, Red Deer AB, is looking to fill in the vacant position for an Assistant Guest Services Manager (NOC 0632). This will be a full-time, permanent position.

The job requires: • Looking after guests in and out of the hotel and attending to guests queries and resolving complaints; • Responsible for preparing budgets and forecasting revenue and expenditure; • Training team at front office and at the hotel to maintain strong Guest Service culture; • Contribute to the development of goals that support the objectives of the business and help in increase market share; • Responsible for creating a dynamic, motivating and interactive platform for work and encouraging team creativity and initiative in promoting business; • Ensure proper staffing and scheduling for maximum productivity; achieve maximum profitability; Communicate priorities to staff through daily and weekly meetings.

• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling for maximum productivity; achieve maximum profitability; Communicate priorities to staff through daily and weekly meetings.

• Supports audit Standards: Own and manage the Internal Audit process; Ensure departmental compliance with Quality Assurance, Loss Prevention and safety standards procedures.

This position is full time 9am – 5pm, Mon-Fri. Applicant may be required to work on weekends and holidays as per work demand.

Compensation is $25.50 per hours. 40 hours per week.

Benefits - Entitled after 3months, 50% premium deductible from paycheck The position is only vacant for the location as noted above.

Please send your resume to our office email address at: radissonhotelalberta@gmail.com Job requirements: • Candidate must have formal training in hospitality management; • Candidate must have previous managerial experience preferably in hospitality industry; • This is a high pressure job that requires the applicant to be able to work independently and manage work and projects with a high level of accuracy, have excellent interpersonal skills and display a high level of professionalism; • Fluency in Hindi and Swahili is an asset Education Requirements: • Previous formal education in hospitality is required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

WE ARE “Your Total Rural Housing Solution” - It’s time to let go & clear out our Inventory. Save on your Modular/Manufactured Home. Visit: www.Grandviewmodular. com or www.Unitedhomescanada. com.

To place a classified ad call 403.309.3300, toll free 1-877-223-3311 or email classifieds@reddeerexpress.com

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