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Organizers with Diagnosis Critical - Your Central Alberta Regional Hospital are gearing up for another awareness-building rally on Sept. 10th at the Memorial Centre. The event starts at 2 p.m. The rally follows a massive turnout for the State of the Hospital Address held this past February at which crowds heard the Red Deer Regional Hospital has been hugely short-changed over the years funding-wise from the province in terms of being able to keep up with local population growth and service demand. Organizers said the lack of health care infrastructure spending that Central Alberta has received over the past years has led to serious consequences for health care in Central Alberta - including the lack of a cardiac catheter lab and other cardiac supports. It was also pointed out at that meeting that 60% of heart attack sufferers in Central Albertans were more likely to die than residents of Calgary or Edmonton because of the lack of a cardiac catheter lab, and ultimately, this kind of limited care in cardiac services is just one way the Red Deer Hospital has fallen so far behind over the years. The hospital is badly in need of an increase in capacity overall, officials say.
“Basically it’s an update from the State of the Hospital Address which was held in February,” said Dr. Kym Jim. “We want to update the public on some new information that we have, where Red Deer stands in terms of some of the deficiencies that it has in comparison to other hospitals. We also want to go over some of our concerns from before, some progress that has been made and areas where progress has not been made. “It’s really about continuing to rally public support for this initiative - I think at this point, there has been tremendous public awareness as to this issue.” On the group’s facebook page, it notes the, “Red Deer Regional Hospital is consistently amongst the top five busiest hospitals in Alberta and serves 450,000 to 500,000 Central Albertans as the only referral centre in our zone.” Jim noted currently, most local residents are likely aware of the urgent issue. “There aren’t many people in Red Deer who don’t know of the issue, or who haven’t been affected by it, whether it be the lack of operating room space or the lack the lack of a cardiac catheterization lab, or other services that Red Deer doesn’t have that Central Albertans should have access to,” he said. “We want to make people more aware of these issues that that these concerns continue to be
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Central Alberta is being overlooked in terms of health care infrastructure development. Because of the shortcoming, there are longer wait times and plenty of travel to Edmonton and Calgary to receive care. Central Alberta and the Red Deer hospital lack the programs to deal with an array of medical illnesses that could be dealt with locally if proper funding were allocated to Central Alberta. Even back to 2007-2008, there was a regional master plan and the Red Deer Regional Hospital Master Plan was also created. It called for service development in the hospital to deliver more advanced services and keep pace with expected population growth. But the plan was shelved with the amalgamation of the health regions in 2008. Then, in 2014, the Red Deer Regional Master Plan was created.
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Once again, this was after extensive consultation. At that time, the hospital was third on the list for sites needing major infrastructure improvement in Alberta. In 2015, there was the ‘Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Service & Program Expansion Needs Assessment’. This showed that we were 96 beds short in the hospital, 18 beds short in the ER, three operating rooms short and multiple programs were missing. Last year, the 2016 Multi-Year Facility Infrastructure Capital Submission was released and Red Deer Regional Hospital was no longer on the list. But several projects were set in Calgary and Edmonton and other places. For more information, find them on facebook at ‘Diagnosis Critical – Your Central Alberta Regional Hospital’.
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT - The Iron Society Independent Riding Club spearheads three events a year, and is involved in many more, raising money for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, among other causes. To date they have raised in excess of $50,000 for photo submitted the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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local independent riding club has made a huge impact in the lives of others for the last seven years and their generosity continues to grow. “We had looked at doing some charity work within our group of riding friends, which became Iron Society as an Independent Riding Club,” said Randy Hellmer. “We kicked the idea around of which charity to do because there are so many charities where the overhead is really high, so we wanted to do something more for our local community and it came down to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation for the NICU unit.” To date, the Iron Society IRC has raised in excess of $50,000 for the cause. Some of the equipment purchased with the funds includes a jaundice meter, scientific lab freezer, pediatric infant scale and mobile cart, feeding pumps, medical exam procedure lights and a scientific medication fridge. “If they can’t use it for neonatal, we have said use it for your next immediate need,” said Ken Scott, a member of the Iron Society IRC. One of their biggest fundraising events of
the year is the Big Hearts Charity Ride of Red Deer, which took place in July. Plans are already in the works for next year’s event. But the group does much more than that - in 2015 they organized the Bott Ride in memory of the three Bott sisters who were killed in a farming accident near Eckville. In 48 hours they organized nearly 500 bikes and raised $27,000. They also did The Ride for Erica last year raising more than $5,000 for a young girl who had to go to Florida for medical treatment. Another $2,600 was raised for the Aging Well Society of Delburne - this has become an annual ride. “We are family-oriented. We want families and kids to come to the poker runs,” said Scott. Hellmer added the poker runs are not just limited to motorbikes. “Last year we had a small group of hot rodders. We’ve always left it open. We’re still working on the car clubs and the show and shine guys. It’s really a family event.” Another big event for the group is the annual Iron Society Coffee Run which takes place around the holiday season. “We go down and we get coffee and donuts and muffins and we hit all the wards and we
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September marks Recovery Awareness Month and locally an event is planned to help bolster awareness of the cause. Recovery Day runs Sept. 9th in City Hall Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time local officials are not only looking forward to supporting one another, but also spreading awareness for the cause. Building awareness of issues that some people would rather not face is key to not only understanding them better, but to getting those affected the specific help they need. There is certainly a need
for this type of movement, as issues of addiction remain a huge problem across virtually every sector of society. Despite this prevalence, accessing timely and effective treatment services is a challenge for those suffering from addiction. Add the challenge of the societal stigma surrounding addiction, and there are significant barriers to seeking help. Sadly, there does remain a reluctance on the part of many to seek help because of the fear of loved ones or friends finding out about the given addiction. Perhaps loved ones already know, but the person
themselves feels trapped in the shadow of addiction and fear of finally facing it head on. But there is much in the way of assistance today, and it’s hoped that people with addictions can increasingly – through awareness and the removal of any sense of stigma – find the help they need. Also, recovery, as officials emphasize, can be a matter of life and death. According to recoverydaycanada. com, Recovery Day was first celebrated in the cities of Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. on Sept. 30th, 2012 as a public display of the freedom from addiction.
Since then, the movement has spread throughout Canada, encompassing communities large and small, from east to west. We come together in the month of September to build awareness, challenge societal stigma and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving the lives of millions of Canadians. It is an issue that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands. It is important that we continue to raise awareness and support those in recovery. We hope the Red Deer community joins in on Sept. 9th to do just that.
Tax reforms may be a turning point in Liberal political fortunes It all seemed perfectly reasonable: tax the low hanging fruit of ‘fat cat’ professional corporations to fund programs for the poor. Who could object to that? Turns out plenty of people object. A Hurricane Harvey of resentment has landed in Canada and its torrent of political backlash is growing stronger by the day. The Liberal government will look back upon this day as the moment its political fortunes turned; the date the tide of public sentiment began to run against Justin Trudeau. Finance Minister Bill Morneau looked decidedly uncomfortable at a recent press conference at which he justified the closing of ‘unfair tax loopholes’ by ‘wealthy’ small business owners, although he admitted (after receiving complaints from Liberal backbenchers) he was open to modifications to avoid any nasty unintended consequences. The prime minister was unapologetic. With mind-numbing unawareness, he reiterated his belief that his government was helping the middle class at the expense of the privileged one percenters. Small business owners across
the country are left shaking their heads in disbelief; ‘fat cats’, ‘one percenters’? Who’s he kidding? Small to medium sized business is the heart and soul of the Canadian economy. Not only do small business owners hire the majority of Canadian workers, they take the most personal risk and work the longest hours in Canada. Moreover, they are vulnerable in ways the Prime Minister seems oblivious to. As for professional corporations – those corporate vehicles set up by doctors, accountants and other professionals to manage their complex business practices – they are now being singled out as ‘tax cheats’ for pursuing options governments of all stripes have encouraged them to take for decades. The Liberals are right in one sense - there is a tax revenue problem in Canada. But they’re targeting the wrong group and the problem is much deeper than they’re willing to admit. The use of the term ‘unfair’ is instructive, because it illu-
minates the staggering inequity that exists in taxation in our modern economy. In the 1950s and ’60s, large corporations paid approximately half of all government tax revenues, individual taxpayers made up the rest. Today, almost the entire burden of taxation has fallen on small business owners and wage-earning Canadians. Currently large corporations are the real “fat cats”. According to official records, some of Canada’s largest and most prestigious corporations pay virtually no tax. For example, according to a Canadian Business investigation, Canadian Pacific Railway, in the decade between 2004 and 2014, had total (net) income of $7.7 billion but paid $139 million in tax over the period for an effective tax rate of 1.8%. If you’re a smart Canadian company, you’ll control your global operation out of Bermuda, the Cayman Islands or some other tax friendly jurisdiction. Manage your affairs prudently and you’ll pay
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virtually no tax at all on your domestic operations. There’s two ways to attack the problem of insufficient government revenues. One, grow the economy with as yet unimagined policy changes or attack the tax problem at its source – the growing multi-national tax advantage. The Canadian economy, like other developed economies, has not adapted to the post-industrial economy. Our capital markets regularly misdirect Canadian savings into unproductive property and stock market investment where these vital resources are unavailable to grow the new ‘intangible’ economy and help fill government coffers. While multi-national corporations continuing to ship production, jobs and revenues outside the country and beyond the jurisdiction of the Canadian government, they still do business in Canada and present themselves as Canadian. But their contribution to our national treasury and wellbeing are tiny. Even worse, international companies like Uber, Facebook and Amazon which are ‘disrupting’ (i.e. bankrupting) many of our traditional tax paying
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Canadian businesses, float on a sea of global tax avoidance that is breathtaking in its scope. Yet, who do the Liberals brand ‘unfair tax cheats’? Not the real tax avoiders but legions of hard working, middle class Canadian business owners. Small business owners, particularly university-educated professionals, have been a solid Liberal voting constituency for decades. With strong links into the community and a progressive worldview, they have been essential to the Liberal Party for fundraising purposes, volunteer door knocking and voting on election night. That’s what makes this so important as a turning point. The political blindness is staggering. Should the Conservatives wrestle this key demographic from the Liberals, it could turn the next election in their favour. Robert McGarvey is chief strategist for Troy Media Digital Solutions Ltd., an economic historian and former managing director of Merlin Consulting, a London, U.K.-based consulting firm. Robert’s most recent book is Futuromics: A Guide to Thriving in Capitalism’s Third Wave. His column is distributed through Troy Media.
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Division 1 Red Deer County Councillor Philip Massier seeks third term to continue the solid relationships that have been forged on council, he said. “The mayor has the experience to work with all of us,” he explained. “He has an open mind and works with all of us as individuals and considers our concerns. We strive for consensus but we are willing to differ on our understandings and move on with the good things. Council has been working well in the last few years.” Massier initially came into office when County reserves were around $30 million. Solid
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Philip Massier - councillor for Red Deer County Division 1 - is seeking re-election this fall and is hoping to put a spotlight on agriculture as he hopes to continue to progress on council. “I certainly enjoy representing the community out here and we have seen progress in Red Deer County,” he said. “I feel I am really starting to be effective and I feel in my third term I will continue to progress in the work I am doing. “The first term is about learning and understanding how municipal government differs from small business; in the second term, you start to see your wants and wishes come to fruition; and in the third term, I am hoping to groom new councillors on working with administration to make changes or to continue with the good work.” For Massier, it is important the County continues to improve infrastructure. “I would certainly like see QEII and Highway 42 development improved and/or replaced with a new interchange,” he said. “We are full at the County office, so we may need to consider moving in the short-term. We also need to consider new public works that we may not have had before.”
PHILIP MASSIER Massier hopes he will be able to be a voice for agriculture on council, something he feels is underrepresented in society. “The biggest issue facing Red Deer County is becoming a spokesperson for agriculture,” he said. “We have problems promoting agriculture at the next levels and we are losing awareness of how important agriculture is. Our development is happening and we have good planning and good development staff — that will continue, but I really feel agriculture needs a strong voice and maybe Red Deer County could be that strong voice.” He added he feels the first
steps to creating this voice are already taking place. “Our development is happening and we have good planning and good development staff — that will continue, but I really feel agriculture needs a strong voice and maybe Red Deer County could be that strong voice,” he said. “We are doing our Enterprising Ag Tour; we hosted the Provincial Ag Service Board Tour; we are trying to promote agriculture and I think the next generation will help us use newer technology like social media to say all the good things about agriculture.” A third term for Massier would represent an opportunity
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policy, according to Massier, has allowed the County to continue their development and infrastructure projects without a significant financial hit. “I think we have a strong fiscal policy, we used our reserves well and we will continue to spend money on development to get ahead on some of our infrastructure projects,” he said. While promoting agriculture is a priority for Massier, he recognizes agricultural importance needs to be consistent with other community needs. “Environment, agriculture
and development work together,” he said. “There is no one better than the other and I think they all have to work together for the success of the whole.” Massier hopes Red Deer County appreciates the work he has done and hopes to continue that work in a third term. “I work hard for their interests out here in Division 1 and represent the whole County at the provincial level. I think I have the experience and ability to continue to represent the people of Red Deer County,” he said.
Construction to cause lane closure in Red Deer Drivers can expect delays on westbound 67th St. as lanes close for bridge maintenance which started yesterday. Maintenance of the westbound 67th St. bridge above the C.N. railway will involve repairs to bridge deck joints. Construction is expected to take three weeks and will require alternating lane closures on westbound 67th St., with at least one lane to remain open at all times. Access to 67th St. from Riverside Drive will remain open throughout construction and eastbound 67th St. traffic will not be affected by this work. - Fawcett
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE is hereby given that at a joint Council meeting to be held on TUESDAY, September 19, 2017, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws: Bylaw No. 2017/2.03 to redesignate Lot 5, Block 3, Plan 172-1571, SW 27-37-27-4 (McKenzie Industrial Park) from Medium Industrial “MI” to Business Service Industrial “BSI.” The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to “MI” and “BSI” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6. &OHDUPLOH $YH
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MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 5th day of September, 2017, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: Permitted Use RED DEER 1. Snell & Oslund Surveys for P. Swartz – 2.45-metre (8.2’) side yard setback relaxation for an existing accessory building on Lot 2, Block 3, Plan 867MC, SE 6-39-27-4 (Linn Valley).
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Vantage Community Services will be having its first annual fundraiser gala titled The Grand Gala, which will take place Sept. 15th at The Marquis Room at Westerner Park. “We are trying to fundraise for more community-based programs, especially clinical-based with no fees, so we’re doing this fundraiser to help towards that goal of $50,000 to do more youth-based group counselling with no fee and workshops for PTSD for those who are first responders and more,” said Morgan Day, marketing coordinator for Vantage Community Services. The Grand Gala is an art themed event and art-based fundraiser, which will be a night filled with fashion, culture, acrobat performers, live art models and more. Because Vantage does a lot of art-based practices with their clients along with various programs and services, there will be some art on display from their clients as well. An example of one of Vantage’s programs which includes art is through their Street Ties Youth Outreach, a homeless youth day drop in centre, which does an Art in the Park event. “We use it to help them feel as a community and for our therapy we use it to help them open up or help them tell their stories. They’re scared to talk or don’t know how to express themselves, and we’ve done the past year’s Art in the Park with our homeless youth,” said Day. She added arts is the theme of
the Gala because Vantage allows people to be as creative as they can with their youth and even people who come into their walk-in services for one hour. “We’re just trying to get them to portray themselves at their best selves and also to portray themselves as a customized piece of art which they are, because everyone’s so different and we try to incorporate that.” She said The Grand Gala is about showcasing Central Alberta’s creative and artistic culture. “Everything will be very picturesque, and we want it to be an event that people go back to and be like, ‘Wow I didn’t realize how much art and culture was in Red Deer and I wasn’t aware of what it would look like in one big room.’” There will be an art gallery auction, silent auction, a grand prize raffle, along with a red carpet photographer, fine dining, music and so much more. “Basically the Gala is an opportunity to showcase our programs, advocacy and services that help people in the community who need a safe place to heal, grow and find the tools required to realize their potential as well as show Central Alberta’s artistic culture.” People can purchase tickets by visiting www.thegrangala2017. info. Vantage will be offering charitable receipts for tickets if requested. Tickets are on sale until Sept. 8th. As soon as Vantage reaches their fundraiser goal of $50,000, an announcement will be made to the public about what that money will specifically go towards.
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The hearings will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair. If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
East of RED DEER 2. RDM Excitement Management Inc. for K. & D. Bouteiller – construction of a 256.8 m2 (2765 sq. ft.) two-story accessory building with an average height of 8.26 metres (27’ 10”) located partially within the front yard on Lot 5, Plan 892-2132, NE 14-38-26-4 (Joffre Bridge). SPRINGBROOK 3. C & S Custom Homes Ltd. – 0.3-metre (1’) side yard setback relaxation for 11 proposed 4-unit townhouses on Lots 14-33, Block 10, and Lots 45-68, Block 4, Plan 152-3293, SE 13-37-28-4 (Spruce Street). PINE LAKE 4. K. Pollock & D. Muddle – 8.5-metre (26.97’) side yard setback relaxation for the location of a proposed manufactured home and accessory building on Pt NW 23-36-25-4. Discretionary Use NW of BOWDEN 1. J. & S. Dumont – home business major (contractor) on Lot 1, Plan 931-1237, NW 32-34-1-5. West of BOWDEN 2. M. & S. Thompson – location of a Garden Suite within a proposed accessory building on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 951-1205, NE 13-34-3-5. SPRUCE VIEW 3. T., D. & R. Gunderson – location of a second dwelling (manufactured home) on SW 14-36-3-5. A person may appeal a Discretionary Use approval prior to 4:30 p.m. on September 20, 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.
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Community Calendar Scandinavian Folk Dance Workshop runs Sept. 15th - 17th at Festival Hal (4214 58 St.) It’s for adults, teens, seniors, and costs $100 for the three-day workshop or $45 for the dinner/dance only. For more information, call 403-347-5303, 403-341-4672. The workshop is being hosted by Fanatullen. Instructors Mikkel Thompson & Ginny Lee will teach folk dances from Norway and Sweden at this three-day workshop beginning Friday afternoon and ending Sunday afternoon. Cost is $100 for the workshop with meals and this includes Saturday evening dinner and dance with Edwin Erickson Accordion Orchestra. Dinner dance tickets also sold separately for $45. Dance enthusiasts are encouraged to join us and help Fanatullen Folk Society celebrate 33 years of dancing. Register for the workshop or get your dinner tickets early as advance sales only and ticket cut-off is Sept. 8th. Please call 403-347-5303 for more details.
The Red Deer Action Group Society is seeking volunteer board members who have a interest in transportation for individuals who are disadvantaged or disabled. If you are interested, please email rdag@telus .net for further details.
Celebrate International Literacy Day as the Red Deer Public Library’s Human Library and the Adult Literacy Program are hosting a unique Human Library event Sept. 7th at the Dawe Branch. A Human Library gives the public a glimpse into the lives of people with unique and diverse backgrounds, allowing participants to ask them questions and learn about their experiences. ‘Living Books’ volunteer their time to openly converse with others at this event. “This opportunity to ‘read’ people from other countries is a great way to learn about the world around us and an opportunity to celebrate International Literacy Day”, says Adult Literacy Manager Alla Mysko-Henke.
Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering Art of Friendship which is a course that helps people who feel lonely or isolated learn and practice the skills that help people make and keep friends. The daytime class will start on September 19 and will run weekly on Tuesdays until November 7 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The evening class will begin on Oct. 4th and will run weekly on Wednesdays until Nov. 22nd from 6-8 p.m. The material supply cost is $25. Bursaries may be available to people with limited incomes. Please call 403-342-2266 and speak to education staff or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca.
Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering Wellness Recovery Action Planning. Thousands of people, world-wide, have successfully used what they learned at an 8-week WRAP™ course to live happier
and more satisfying lives while improving connections to their families, their friends, and their community. The evening course will start on Oct. 5th and run weekly on Thursdays until Nov. 23rd from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. A weekend Family WRAP™ course will be offered in late October. The material supply cost is $50. Bursaries may be available for people with limited incomes. For more info please visit our web site at www.reddeer.cmha.ca . Please call 403-342-2266 and speak to education staff or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca.
Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® - Improve your balance, increase your circulation and reduce stress. Meet new friends and have FUN! Tai Chi is an ancient Taoist Art that is beneficial to people of all levels of fitness and ability and designed to strengthen both mind and body. A volunteer organization, FLK Taoist Tai Chi® has accredited instructors and has been offering classes in Red Deer for over 30 years. Come and try the first week for free. Bring flat soled indoor shoes and wear loose clothing. Come and play with us! For more information go to www.taoist. org. Daytime - Mon/Fri 11 a.m. to noon; Tues/ Thurs 9:30-10:30 a.m. Also, evening classes run Mon/Wed 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays from 6:308:30 p.m. Health recovery class runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes also offered in Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Rimbey and Lacombe.
The Family Enrichment Program is offering FREE parent workshops this September to parents in our community. These workshops have been very successful in the past for many parents that have participated in them. Please note that The Family Enrichment Program is funded by the provincial government and the workshops are just one of many supports we offer to families. The details for the workshops are as follows. The workshops for parents and caregivers focus on enhancing family relationships through increased awareness and understanding of fundamental relational skills. The workshops are open to all parents/ caregivers with children ages three to 17. Sept. 12th - Effective Communication for Parents; Sept. 19th - Managing Emotions with your child & yourself; Sept. 26th - Exploring Solutions & Resolving Conflict with children/ teens. The workshops take place at Catholic Social Services, 5104—48 Ave. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Workshops are free, pre-registration is required prior to the onset of the workshop. Call 403-347-8844, ext. 2935.
A Provincial Gathering of Grandmother groups who support African Grandmothers under the auspices of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Hosted by Gramma LinkAfrica, the theme is ‘Moving Forward with Strength’. September 15 7:00PM-9:00 PM Sept. 16th from 8 a.m - 4 p.m. at Gaetz
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Masquerade Ministries is holding its fifth anniversary celebration ‘Beyond Belief’ on Sept. 11th in the CrossRoads Church chapel, starting at 7 p.m. Please RSVP by emailing tiffany@masqueradeministries.com.
The United Churches of Red Deer and Magdalene House are hosting a screening of the film She Has A Name. This film is based on a stage play about human trafficking written by Andrew Kooman from Red Deer. This event will take place on Sept. 21st at 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the office at Sunnybrook United Church, Gaetz United Church and at the door. Adults: $20; students $10. Proceeds from the screening support Magdalene House, a local charity supporting victims of human trafficking in Central Alberta. For more information, contact: Chris Hume jcdhume@telusplanet.net or 403-347-2776 or Linda Dickin ltdickin@shaw.ca or 403-877-9947.
HEARTS of HARMONY is welcoming new members. We are an a capella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing harmony, barbershop style. During the month of September the group will host an open house every Monday. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave). Join us any Monday night and experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women! For more information, call Yvonne at 403-986-1034 or Sheryl at 403-742-4218. Visit our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.
Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Alberta Community Art Clubs Association Albert Spirit Show 2017, which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery to Oct. 15th.
Sunrise Toastmasters meet every Tuesday (except following long weekends) from 7 - 8:15 a.m. These early risers learn public speaking and leadership skills in the lower level of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 40 Holmes Street - just behind Canadian Tire on the north hill. Everyone over 18 is welcome. Call Jock Mackenzie at 403-357-4895 for further information.
Does your children’s fashion sense change on a weekly basis? Not sure what to do
with your old clothing? Donate your reusable clothing and cloth items to Diabetes Canada’s reusable goods donation program. Drop your bagged items in our blue clothing donation bins located at the locations listed below. Call 1-800-505-5525 or visit declutter.diabetes. ca for more information. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of the 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes, while diverting items from landfill. Sites include Red Deer Walmart, Red Deer Independent Grocery, Red Deer Superstore, Burger Baron, Red Deer Fas Gas Plus, Red Deer Sentinel Storage, Red Deer Ludus Ltd, Red Deer Wholesale Club, Bethany CollegeSide, Red Deer Boardwal, Red Deer Bent Iron Gym, CollegeSide Gardens; Sunnybrook Grocery, and the South Hill Bottle Depot.
First Thursdays in the Snell at the Red Deer Public Library presents Jeremy Brown, saxophone and Ami Longhi, piano in concert Sept. 7th from 12:15 to 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.
The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance are holding our Rally for the River Fall Forum on Sept. 8th in partnership with Alberta Ecotrust. Highly respected landscape ecologist Dr. Brad Stelfox will kick off the day by demonstrating how land uses across the watershed have changed over time, how this influences water quality, and what these changes mean for future watershed health. For more information, call 403-340-7379 or visit www.rdrwa.ca.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Central Alberta is pleased to offer Caregiver Connections, a quality peer-topeer family support program for parents and caregivers of children and young adults experiencing a mental health concern. The program offers compassionate support from a peer who has “been there” as well as a CMHA staff member. Specific information and resources will be shared to assist people in their caregiving while maintaining their own mental health. The Caregiver Connections group meets four times a month. Morning groups take place every second and fourth Tuesday, from 10 a.m. – noon starting Sept. 12th. Evening groups take place every first and third Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 19th. Caregiver Connections meets at the CMHA Learning Annex, First Red Deer Place (ATB Building), 4911—51 St., Suite 404, in downtown Red Deer. People need not register before attending for the first time and there is no fee for this service. Caregivers can call CMHA at 403-342-2266 for more information or visit the CMHA web site at www.reddeer.cmha.ca/caregiver-connections
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A look back at Alberta’s one-time liquor laws On Nov. 5th, 1923, a plebiscite was held in Alberta on the legalization of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the province. The Prohibition of the sale of beer, wine and liquor, other than for medicinal purposes, had been approved in a province-wide vote in 1915 and implemented on July 1st, 1916. However as the years passed, the failings of Prohibition – the Grand Experiment - had become increasingly evident. Public opinion began to shift. Many people decided that instead of Prohibition, strict laws to ensure moderation in the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages would work better. Since a province-wide plebiscite had been used to bring in Prohibition, it was felt that a new plebiscite was required to make any significant changes to the laws on alcohol. In the new vote, Alberta supported moderation over Prohibition by a fairly slim majority of 25,000. Red Deer voted ‘wet’ by a margin of 478-338. Under the new Liquor Act, the rules remained very strict. Low alcohol beer could be served in licensed premises, such as beer parlours in hotels. However, the beer was quite weak, and earned the nickname ‘Temperance Beer’. Patrons could only be served one drink at a time. There was no moving from the tables, or standing while drinking. Entertainments were prohibited. Many people felt that women should not be allowed to ‘frequent’ the beer parlours. Otherwise, all kinds of ‘immorality’ might occur. Hence, generally speaking, women were barred as customers. Liquor, beer and wine could be bought in government owned and operated stores. An application to purchase had to be filled
out first, and then a government agent filled the order if it was approved. Generally, only one bottle of liquor or wine, or a limited amount of beer was provided. The purchase then had to be taken home and consumed in the privacy of one’s personal residence. Only a very small number of liquor vendor offices were opened around the province. If a municipality wished, it could exercise a ‘local option’ and continue to prohibit the sale of alcohol in the community, regardless if it was at a government vendor or in licensed premises. Under the new legislation, there was no explicit restriction on women buying alcohol. However, when the government liquor store opened in Red Deer, the first customer was a woman. Colonel R.C. Lister, the official vendor, declined to sell her the bottle of liquor she requested. There was no appeal of his decision. Further changes to the Alberta Liquor Act occurred at a near glacial pace. In 1928, ‘mixed” public drinking was finally made legal. However, women could only go into special segregated areas at the licensed premises if they had a male escort. Otherwise, bars remained ‘men only’. Public opinion began to shift, particularly after the Second World War. The Alberta Liquor Control Board (A.LC.B.) had already begun to loosen the rules on segregated ‘ladies and escorts’ drinking areas in rural establishments deemed too small to warrant two licensed premises. However, this meant that people from the cities would go out to a rural bar and then attempt to drive home after an evening of imbibing.
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A DIFFERENT TIME - The separate men’s and ladies’ and escorts entrances to the license premises at the Valley Hotel in Red Deer c. 1950. For many decades, women could only go into a beer parlour if escorted by a man, and then only into a segregated area designated for ‘Ladies and Escorts’. This regulation was still in place in many parts of the province until 1967. photo courtesy of the Glenbow Archives pd313-166
Finally, in 1957, another province wide liquor plebiscite was held. More government run liquor outlets were authorized. ‘Mixed drinking’ with men and women was also authorized, but only in Calgary, Edmonton and some resort areas such as Banff. The practice of filling out order slips at the liquor vendors was not dropped until 1965. The segregated ‘ladies and escorts’ premises continued until 1967 before the rule was finally dropped across the province. The sale of beer and wine in restaurants was implemented slowly.
The A.L.C.B. maintained strict controls over the sale and consumption of alcohol and even set the rules on the décor and atmosphere of any place authorized to sell it. Major changes didn’t come until the early 1970s, when the legal drinking age was dropped from 21 to 18. The new Progressive Conservative government, which displaced the long-standing Social Credit government in 1971, brought in many new and more relaxed regulations. A new attitude towards drinking in Alberta was finally now established.
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For immediate release: The Access For All Barrier-Free Playscape committee is hosting a Grand Opening of our community’s largest Barrier-Free Playground on Thursday, September 9! 01 September July 2017 Red Deer – Following almost two years of fundraising efforts by the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Red Deer and Mattie McCullough Elementary School, with the support of the Alberta Government’s Alberta Lotteries Fund and additional funding from Rick Hansen Foundation Access4All Canada 150 Signature Project and the Government of Canada; the Access For All Barrier-Free Playscape Committee would like to invite the community to the Grand Opening of phase one of our Barrier-Free Playground! The Grand Opening will be located at 26 Lawford Avenue behind the Mattie McCullough Elementary School at the site of the new playground. This playground will allow people of all ages and all abilities to take part in fun, outdoor play. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the continued support of project partners and of the community which continues to be so supportive of this great project. “With the completion of phase one of the Access For All Barrier-Free Playscape, we are excited to host a Grand Opening event and take the opportunity to share the details of our work and to celebrate those in the community who have supported us in our efforts,” said Grant Burchnall, chair of the Access For All committee.
Access For All Barrier-Free Playscape Grand Opening 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 26 Lawford Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta
Speakers: Emcee – Jamie Worthington Big 105.5 FM Red Deer Tammy Cunnington Canadian Paralympic Committee member and local Paralympic athlete Jerry Tennant – Chair of Special Olympics, Red Deer Kim Kirkwood, Vice Principle, Mattie McCullough Elementary School & Access For All Committee member Lawrence Lee – Red Deer City Councillor Grant Burchnall – Access For All Committee Chair Tim Aylesworth – Park N Play Design – playground equipment supplier This Grand Opening begins at 11:00 a.m., with speeches at 11:30 a.m., followed by a ribbon cutting at about 11:50 a.m. Hot dogs, popcorn, cake, face painting, balloon animals all to follow. The Access For All Barrier-Free Playscape is a great reflection of Canadian Values of inclusion, diversity, compassion, and access for everyone. Canada’s 150th is an opportunity to celebrate these values and what better way to celebrate than by opening a barrier-free playground.
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The Red Deer RCMP Traffic Unit issued 17 speeding tickets in school and playground zones on Sept. 1st, and are reminding drivers to pay attention to posted speed limits as many Red Deer children return to school this week. School zones in Red Deer are in effect from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on school days, and all school zone signs show those times on them. The speed limit in school zones is 30 km/hr. Playground zones in Red Deer are in effect from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the year, and all playground zone signs show those times on them. The speed limit in playground zones is 30 km/hr. Red Deer RCMP monitor school zones and playground zones all year as part of our focus on community safety and safer roads, and offer these safety tips to drivers, students and parents. Drivers - slow down in school zones and be especially alert during drop-off and pick-up times when driving near schools. Watch for students at crosswalks; obey the signals of crossing guards and traffic control devices. Put away your electronics and focus on the road and traffic. Watch out for students walking or cycling to school as you pull out or back out of your garage and driveway. Students - if waiting for a school bus, stand in a safe, well-lit area away from the road. If walking to school, walk on the sidewalk and cross at marked crosswalks and controlled intersections. As a pedestrian, do not always assume that you have the right of way. Always watch for traffic when crossing the street, even when you have the right of way. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing oncoming traffic and stay as far away from traffic as possible. In the dim early morning hours or on dark evenings, wear brightly-coloured clothing, a reflective arm band or clothing with reflective strips to help you to be seen by motorists. If riding a skateboard, scooter or roller-blading to school, wear your safety gear. In Alberta, cyclists under 18 years old are required by law to wear a helmet. Don’t be a distracted pedestrian – listening to loud music on headphones or using a mobile device while walking makes you less aware of the traffic dangers around you.
Parents - show your child a safe route by which to walk to and from school. Make sure they know how to safely use a crosswalk and obey all traffic control devices and crossing guards. Discourage your child from taking shortcuts through parking lots or jaywalking to and from school. Show your child a safe place where they can wait for the bus, and ensure they are aware of any traffic hazards near the bus stop. Tell your child never to run after a school bus in an effort to catch it –the bus driver and other motorists may not see them on the road. If you meet your child at the bus stop after school, wait at the bus stop itself, not across the street. Children may forget traffic safety rules in their excitement to see you and dash across the street.
MAN KILLED AFTER COLLISION WITH BUS Red Deer RCMP are investigating a fatal collision that occurred Aug. 30th when a motorcycle driver collided with the rear end of a stopped transit bus. RCMP were called to the scene along with City of Red Deer Emergency Services at 11 p.m. after a motorcycle collided with the back of a Red Deer Transit bus while the bus was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 59th Ave. and 67th St. The 56-year-old male motorcyclist was treated on scene and then taken to hospital, where he was declared deceased. RCMP thank the bus driver and a passerby with medical training for their attempts to assist the man until medical assistance arrived, and offer sincere condolences to the family of the deceased man. There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the collision; the driver was not injured. No charges are pending and RCMP will not be releasing further information on this collision.
POLICE SPRAYED WITH BEAR SPRAY A 31-year-old Red Deer man will face a number of charges after allegedly fleeing Red Deer RCMP in a stolen truck Aug. 29th, driving to Penhold on the rims after police flattened his tires, and allegedly assaulting Innisfail and Blackfalds RCMP members with
bear spray before being arrested. The incident began in Red Deer shortly after 6 p.m. when RCMP located a stolen truck parked in a lot on 67th St. RCMP laid a tire deflation device behind the blue Dodge Ram and approached the truck. The suspect behind the wheel allegedly struggled with the arresting police officer and fled the scene, flattening both back tires on the truck as he drove over the tire deflation device. Police say the driver fled at high speeds and Red Deer RCMP did not pursue for public safety reasons. RCMP immediately began to receive a number of public reports of a blue Dodge Ram driving erratically and dangerously, often in the wrong lane facing oncoming traffic and reportedly running a number of red lights. The truck allegedly struck a car in a roundabout at 67th St. and Orr Drive and kept going. The driver of the car was not injured. Red Deer RCMP moved into place to intercept the truck again and laid a second tire deflation device on Gaetz Avenue near 19th St., but the truck avoided it and continued to speed away. As the truck left Red Deer heading toward Penhold, Innisfail RCMP moved to intercept it. The truck was allegedly driving on rims at this point, causing gouge marks to the pavement as it sped into Penhold, where the rims broke apart completely. Police officers from Innisfail RCMP, Blackfalds RCMP and Police Dog Services all contributed in arresting the suspect when police say he abandoned the truck and attempted to enter a Jeep that was parked at a gas station. During his arrest, the suspect allegedly sprayed five police officers with bear spray, but the police officers made a successful arrest despite the effects of the bear spray. No citizens were injured in this series of events; Red Deer, Innisfail and Blackfalds members suffered minor injuries as a result of struggles with the suspect or being sprayed with bear spray. The blue Dodge Ram had been reported stolen out of Red Deer on Aug. 22nd, and the license plate on it had been reported stolen separately out of Red Deer on Aug. 27th. RCMP will release an update with the suspect’s name and the charges against him once those charges have been sworn before the courts.
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Central Alberta duo head out on awareness-building trek to Ontario Natalie Buchanan and Steve Gibbs raising funds for rare skin condition
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Lacombe native Natalie Buchanan and her partner Steve Gibbs are cycling from here to Sudbury, Ontario with the goal of raising both funds and awareness for a rare skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). The duo are looking to connect with nature and the great
outdoors as a means of making the most of what matters in life - including raising funds and awareness for DEBRA Canada and the rare genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) according to a release. Buchanan, who was born in Red Deer, then lived in Mirror before settling in Lacombe for her growing up years, is affected by the painful condition (which
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF PENHOLD PROPOSED ANNEXATION ALBERTA MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT BOARD
Take notice that the Alberta Municipal Government Board (MGB) will conduct a public hearing respecting an application by the Town of Penhold (Town) to annex territory from Red Deer County (County). The hearing is scheduled as follows: DATE:
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LOCATION: Penhold Multiplex 1 Waskasoo Avenue Penhold, AB The proposed annexation area involves approximately 534 hectares (1,320 acres) of land located around the Town’s current boundary. The purpose of this application is to provide the Town with a long term supply of developable land for commercial and residential uses. The two municipalities have reached an agreement on the proposed annexation. A hard copy of the annexation application can be viewed at the Town and the County municipal offices during normal business hours. A map showing the annexation area is located on the Town’s website at: www.townofpenhold.ca/PnD_Annexation.php. Although the Town and the County have been able to negotiate an agreement, objections to the proposed annexation were identified within the Town’s annexation application. Therefore, the MGB is required to conduct a public hearing to receive information, evidence, and argument regarding this matter. If you plan to attend the public hearing and/or wish to make an oral submission to the MGB during the public hearing, please advise the MGB office in writing by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. If you intend to make a written submission to the MGB, please forward the submission to the MGB by Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Submissions should be restricted to issues surrounding the location of the proposed boundaries and/or the conditions of annexation. Copies of these submissions will be forwarded to the Town and County prior to the hearing and may be made available to the public.
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depending on the amount of friction and activity) causes painful blisters and open wounds on her feet. “For a long time growing up I never really thought I could do anything this grand, I would say,” she explained during a chat before the couple left on Wednesday. Buchanan, who recently wrapped up studies in advertising and graphic design at Humber College in Toronto, said she and her boyfriend had talked about doing a walk from Ontario out to the east coast. “I told him that’s just something that isn’t feasible for me, even though he offered to pull me in a wagon,” she laughed. “It was a sweet though - but no.” The pair ultimately decided that heading out on their bikes would be the best way to go, and hopefully less impactful on Buchanan’s condition. “About a month later I got to thinking how I could make this possible for me - and I thought biking would be a good option.” Supporters can follow their journey - which they plan on completing by early November, on Instagram with the handle @ cyclingformore. DEBRA Canada
is the only non-profit charitable organization in Canada committed to assisting its patient members affected by the condition. The pair’s online fundraising page can be checked out at https:// debracanada.donorpages.com/ Donation2017/Cyclingformore/. “We’re going to be wearing our DEBRA Canada gear, too. A lot of it will be word-of-mouth as well.” For Buchanan, growing up included being somewhat limited in the type of physical activities she could be involved in. But she was never one to let the condition stand in her way of trying out a whole variety of things. “This adventure may take us a bit longer, and we will have to pace ourselves depending on how my skin (specifically my feet) are coping/holding up with the motion and potential friction from the pedaling motion. But I want to prove that EB does not always have to stop a person from living their life and going on an adventure.” Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB for short), has been described as, “The most painful disease you’ve never heard of.” Globally, it affects one in 17-20,000 live births.
2017 GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Notice is hereby given that NOMINATION DAY for RED DEER CATHOLIC REGIONAL DIVISION #39, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA is, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and that nominations for the election of candidates for TRUSTEE of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Division #39 – Red Deer Area Ward ( includes Penhold and Blackfalds and portions of Red Deer County) – 5 Positions will be received at: Location
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In its worst forms it causes the skin to shear at the slightest touch, causing painful, open blisters and wounds. EB can mean a life of extreme pain, disability and it is often fatal in infancy in the Junctional Herlitz type. The youngest with EB are often referred to as ‘butterfly children’ because their skin is said to be as fragile as a butterfly’s wing. Currently, there is no cure. Buchanan was diagnosed around the age of eight. “I would get blisters really easily,” she said. “Other kids could play around the park and I’d go walk around the park and I would have these blisters and no one else would. I’d have blisters that would wrap around my toe - they weren’t your ordinary blisters.” Her mom and some of her siblings have the condition as well. “Mostly it’s about being careful with things like heat, or if I’m wearing footwear that rubs more. I have to be careful of those things because they will just add to the friction and there is more potential for the blistering. “There have been days when I’ve resorted to crawling around because I just didn’t want to bear walking on my feet at that point.” She recalls being told as a youngster that swimming was something she could do. But that didn’t exactly click with her. “We (Buchanan and her siblings) decided that if we wanted to be active, we would go and play a sport and then the next day we’d plan to have a recovery day.”
Meanwhile, Buchanan recently accepted the title of ambassador along with other fellow Canadian EB patients including Jonathan Pitre (Russell, Ontario) and Deanna Molinaro (Stoney Creek, Ontario) via the charity’s Fund a Butterfly Ambassador Program. The program involves the granting of a personal wish to an EB patient (adult or child). The successful candidate then represents the charity as an ambassador sharing his or her story to inspire and empower other EB patients to pursue their dreams/ goals in the face of adversity. For Buchanan, she said she feels fortunate knowing that her condition could be worse than it is. “If others (in worse condition) can fight through it, I have no excuse - I can go out and live and I don’t want to be held back because there is so much that the world has to offer. I don’t want to miss out and sit on the sidelines. “Along with proving that I don’t have to hold myself back because of my EB, I would be overjoyed if I could inspire even one other person to do the same. It’s hard watching from the sidelines and I’m sure a lot of other EB patients feel the same way.” For more on EB and DEBRA Canada, visit www.debracanada.org. To make an online donation to DEBRA Canada in honour of the @cycleformore journey, visit: https://debracanada.donorpages.com/Donation2017/ Cyclingformore/
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Local artist Larry Reese showcases works in new exhibit BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
A very gifted local artist is showcasing some of his newest works in an exhibit currently showing at the White Gallery in downtown Red Deer. Larry Reese, who lives near Sylvan Lake, is extremely talented in a number of ways (he taught at Red Deer College in the performing arts department for many years having just recently retired). Local audiences have enjoyed his superb efforts as seen through film, acting plus directing students in performances over the years. These days, he has turned his attention squarely to painting - an artform that offers him a wonderful sense of fulfillment and joy. Seeing the works set up at the White Gallery - located in Sunworks - for the first time is also a terrific opportunity, he said. “It’s called the ‘Four Seasons’, and it’s featuring landscapes,” he explained of the theme to the show. “I would say that about 75 per cent of the work is new and 25 per cent has been on display before, but never on sale,” he said. “It’s also, for me, a huge stepping stone because this is the first major show that I’ve been able to do since retirement,” he said, adding that it’s something of a new adventure these days with the freed-up time to devote to painting. “Now, I’m not Larry Reese the actor, or the instructor at Red Deer College - I am a painter now - that’s who I am,” he added, chuckling. “I want to see if I can bypass the, ‘Oh, he’s an actor who paints or he’s a teacher for whom it’s a hobby’. I don’t want to be a hobbyist - I want to be a painter.” Of course, Reese has been a professional painter for many years, but as mentioned, the other commitments took up their fair share of his time and energy. Looking forward, he has a new spring in his step about the creative possibilities yet to be explored. “Every day, I paint. Every day. It’s a matter of discipline and it’s a matter of honing the craft to such an extent that when those creative juices flow, I will be able to respond because I will have the tools to respond with. “That’s part of the aspect of being an artist that I don’t think a lot of people consider - the work behind it - the time and the work. Take a musician at a concert - you don’t hear them playing their scales at a concert, but you sure know that their technique is good. “It’s the same with art - the brushstrokes, the ways that the colours are mixed, the ways that the paint lays on the canvas, the differences in intensity, in hues, in value and all of those other aspects that create the illusions of what is in your mind. “I’ve been labeled as somewhat of a realist painter - and it’s definitely about landscapes. But I like to think that I sneak in a whole bunch of abstractions into the realist paintings, too.” He refers to one of the paintings to be featured
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in the show that has some purple trees in it, for example. “There are some colours that you don’t naturally see in Mother Nature’s glory,” he explained. “But they speak to me in terms of what I perceive when I look at Mother Nature’s glory. “So it’s an interpretation of the visual imagery and the imagination coming together,” he said. “I also like the idea of being a bit eclectic.” Reese originally hails from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, and immigrated to Canada in 1961. Painting proved an early interest, as did music. He has lived all over the world including stints from Dacca, Bangladesh, to London, England to Guadalajara, Mexico. These experiences, soaking up the richness of various cultures, also seeped into his work. Reese’s paintings are consistently bold, intricate
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and strikingly original interpretations of the world around him. In 1974, he also earned a Bachelor of Music in composition from the University of Alberta and has composed numerous songs, stage musicals and film scores. Television movie credits include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Oklahoma City – A Survivor’s Story and In Cold Blood. He’s also played recurring roles on several series such as Jake and the Kid, North of 60, and Lonesome Dove. As an acting teacher, he has taught at the University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan College and, as already mentioned, at RDC for many years where he was the head of performance for the Motion Picture Arts Program. In terms of acting, he’s appeared in such
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acclaimed films as Brokeback Mountain and Unforgiven, both of which were partly filmed in Alberta. But back to the painting. Reese is in a good place now, reflecting on how happy he is to be expressing himself this way and also how pleased he is to be showcasing some work at the White Gallery. “I have been waiting a year and a half to get a show into the White Gallery,” he said, adding that Sunworks owner Paul Harris and his staff have all done a super job of supporting and helping local artists especially. “For me, it was a big thrill to get the call,” he said with a smile. “So I’m very excited about it.” There is an opening reception for the show on the evening of Sept. 8th.
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Entertainment Red Deer’s Kayla Williams debuts new single One More Dose BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
Red Deer’s pop musician Kayla Williams has just released her latest single One More Dose. It’s also a song of a much different beat than her usual musical comedy pieces from The Dirrty Show, which she does with long time friend Melody Stang. “I had a break up so I had this very intense song that I had written and it ended up being
the one that we chose because it just had such a powerful feeling to it,” said Williams. The song was recorded in April by Heath West of Melodius Design and was released Sept. 1st, along with her music video by Erin Buhr of CrowQuill Productions. “It’s just amazing how much work goes into one song,” she said. Williams debuted her song and first ever music video of it a day before its release at
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The Krossing. “It was pretty amazing to see it on the screen and have a whole room full of people listening to it for the first time.” The song was inspired about a break up she had last December. “The song’s called One More Dose because it’s about feeling like you’ve given this relationship a shot and you know it’s done but you’re coming back to it and you’re getting this dose, you get a hit, almost like a drug because love as they say is like a drug.” It was because of Williams following on her YouTube channel, which she’s had since 2009, that played a contributing factor in her pushing to record. One particular fan from the UK who has followed her on there for seven years gave her a small sum of money, wanting her to record. “He’s so excited because I just posted it, and I’m like there’s where your money went, thank you so much,” said Williams. The music video for One More Dose was recorded throughout different locations in Red Deer. She said because doing album is expensive, she’s holding off on that for now, but is working hard at pushing and promoting her new single as much as she can for future grant opportunities. “I think if you’ve actually shown that you’ve put in some effort for your own career and you have some traction it’s a lot easier to get that money,
so I think there’s potential that if I work really hard on this one single I’d love to apply for grants,” she said. Originally from Ponoka, Williams has lived in Red Deer since she was a teenager, and now spends half her time as a playing musician and the other half as a music teacher at 53rd Street Music, teaching voice and piano lessons. “I’m just lucky because I get to be paid for what I love in all aspects right now.” And it has been being a singer that she’s wanted to be all her life. “I never questioned it and it took an interesting path and maybe I’m not quite at the level I would want to be but at the same time I think if you’re just living off your art, that’s a pretty powerful thing to be doing.” People can see Williams’ new music on her YouTube channel Kayla Williams Music, a place she frequents quite often. “I have an interesting following of 50-year-old men from America because I’m obsessed with The Beach Boys. I love the Beach Boys and I love harmonies,” she said. It’s also on her YouTube channel that led her to meeting one of her greatest inspirations, Brian Wilson of the popular boy band from the ’60s. Because Williams does many covers of famous and not so famous Beach Boys songs, fans and those associated with the band took notice. Wilson even watched some of her songs, one which has
LOCAL TALENT - Red Deer singer Kayla Williams released her Photo by Erin Buhr latest single One More Dose last week. over 100,000 views. Williams can be seen around town frequenting Roosters, The Vat and International Beer Haus, and does tribute projects from time to time, having done a Gwen Stefani show last week. She has a show coming up in the fall called Time Machine,
an oldies show, which sold out last year. People can listen to her songs on her YouTube channel and stay in the know through her facebook page Kayla Williams Music. Her latest single is available on iTunes.
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What foods you should eat for a long and healthy life Several communities around the globe share a unique trait. In these regions (known as the Blue Zones) many people live to be 100 or beyond. Scientists have studied these groups of people to discover their secret, and after years of research they’ve uncovered several dietary and lifestyle similarities that may be the key to long life. While you may think longevity is due to a special blend of vitamins or supplements, it’s actually just common sense healthy foods. People who live longest typically shop at farmer’s markets, eat food that is grown locally, and consume the entire food. They don’t eat bread with the grain stripped of its nutritious goodness or drink only a fruit’s juice. Their complete nutrition comes from eating healthy foods. And they don’t need extra vitamins or minerals to supplement.
Want to know what foods promote a long and healthy life? Keep reading. Plant-based - the majority of foods eaten by people in the Blue Zones are those that come from plants—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans. There’s more reason than your waistline to eat a salad everyday. Leafy greens prove to be some of the healthiest on the planet and the best food for longevity. Vegetables such as kale, spinach, mustard greens, bok choy, broccoli, and Swiss chard are filled with fiber and antioxidants. And while iceberg lettuce may be a popular salad filler, it contains less nutritional value than some of the greener options out there.
Fish - people who live the longest eat fish three to five times a week. The healthiest fish choices include cod, salmon, anchovies, and sardines. Poultry, pork, and lamb are also eaten in Blue Zones and they often come from free-range farms. Red meat, on the other hand, is consumed in small portions only a few times a month and often as a way to flavor other foods. Beans - green beans are good for you and taste great on their own, but it’s black beans, lentils, soybeans, white beans, and garbanzo beans that promote longevity, so take your pick and add them to your next meal. Filled with protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and nutrients,
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beans are one of nature’s healthiest foods. Blue Zone diets include at least a half a cup of beans a day. Whole grains - filled with fiber that helps keep cholesterol levels down, whole grain breads, pastas, and rice can be a part of a longevity diet. Several Blue Zones eat bread made with 100% wheat, barley, or rye. Others eat sourdough breads made with bacteria that help digest the gluten and starch. Drinks - when it comes to drinks, the Blue Zone regions prove water, coffee, tea, and red wine are the healthy way to go. Water keeps you hydrated and is free of sugar. Coffee has been shown to lower your risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Green tea is rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidants that fight free radicals and help prevent heart disease and certain cancers. And
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all those leafy green nutrients get more fully absorbed by the body when you drink red wine. Nuts - live longer and have a healthier heart by eating more nuts. Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, or cashews are all good choices. A handful or two a day has been shown to reduce mortality rate and dramatically lower bad cholesterol levels. Just be careful, because tasty as they are, a handful of nuts that turns into an entire container eaten can quickly add to your waistline. The sugar cut - want to live longer? Cut back on sugar. Avoid processed foods that list sugar as one of the first five ingredients. Enjoy sweets only at special occasions and no more than one or two times a week. Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and the owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.
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Lifestyle Is it prudent to increase the dose of cholesterol-lowering drugs? Do you remember the story about the straw that was taking CLDs to lower his own blood cholesterol. broke the camel’s back? He noticed a dull pain in his back and legs when How the camel’s owner kept loading more and he was on this medication. He decided to stop it. more straw on the animal’s back. Eventually one The pain subsided after nine months. more straw broke the poor creature’s back. Pushing Being an inquisitive physician, he joined a group your luck too far is a poor idea. Now, a report in of researchers in an effort to find the cause. the British Medical Journal shows that doctors, like By studying the effects of CLDs on muscle tissue, camel owners, should heed this advice. they discovered a gene called atrogen-1 Colin Dormut, assistant professor that triggered the breakdown of protein at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Gifford in muscles. participated in a study of excessive But equally important, they found medication. He reports that during an that the higher the dose the greater the 11 year period over two million patients’ destruction of muscle tissue. charts were examined to see if kidneys Why wouldn’t CLDs cause side-effects were affected by the long-term use of at high doses when they occur even in normal doses? cholesterol-lowering drugs (CLDs). The researchers focused on high Moreover, you also have to ask the potency CLDs such as Lipitor, Crestor question, “Is it a good idea to have low and Zocor. blood cholesterol?” They discovered that patients who The National Heart, Lung and Blood were prescribed these higher strength Institute reported several years ago in drugs had a 34% higher risk of being hospitalized the Journal, Circulation, that low blood cholesterol due to acute kidney injury. in both sexes was associated with a 40% greater This sounds like a high risk, but the individual risk of death from non-cardiac causes such as batting odds of being injured is small. For instance, violent death, lung disease and certain cancers. out of 1,700 patients taking high dose CLDs, It has also been shown that, for those over the age only one patient would be hospitalized for acute of 50, low cholesterol is associated with increased kidney injury. However, when you consider the risk of death. The fact is that CLDs, regardless of the dose, are millions of people taking CLDs the numbers are linked to several medical complications while their not insignificant. This is not the first study to show that the higher benefits are minimal. This is why I’ve written for the dose of CLDs, the greater the risk of side-effects years that the use of CLDs is questionable. and I’m sure it will not be the last study to show A picture once caught my eye. this relationship. Most drugs become poisonous It showed a small plane flying near a volcano. when taken in excessive amounts. A passenger says, “Let’s take a closer look at the In 2008 I reported that Dr. Ikas Sukhame, pro- crater.” fessor of medicine at The Harvard Medical School, The pilot replies, “We can’t. It’s not worth the risk”.
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Twenty years ago following a coronary attack, I refused to believe that CLDs were worth the risk. I had previously interviewed Linus Pauling who convinced me it was a lack of Vitamin C that caused the human epidemic of coronary attack. The science sounded logical. I bet my life on this natural remedy. So for 20 years I’ve used high doses of Vitamin C available in Health Food Stores. The powder also contains lysine which strengthens arteries decreasing the risk of stroke. Remember, I’m not your doctor and most physi-
cians are totally convinced of the benefits of CLDs. So I’m not suggesting you toss away CLDs. But I believe history will prove me right. Cholesterol is a part of every cell and if you tinker with nature, there’s always unintended consequences, particularly if you keep increasing the dose. What’s bad for camels is also bad for humans. Look for cardiovascular disease on my web site and see photos of how Vitamin C affects arteries. Check out online at www.docgiff.com. For comments, email info@docgiff.com.
LENDING A HAND - From left, Sandy Matechuk made a quilt for Ethan Fowler, 5, who has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He and his mom, Jacqueline, right, went off to Disney World Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express at the end of July thanks to Make A Wish Foundation.
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BYLAW 1252/17 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY’S LAND USE BYLAW Bylaw No. 1252/17 - Amendment to the Sylvan Lake Area Structure Plan (ASP) The County adopted a new Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) in July of this year and as a result all the plans and guidelines in the County have to be reviewed to ensure that they are consistent with the new MDP and LUB. The Sylvan Lake ASP has a number of references and quotes from the previous MDP which are being updated under the proposed amendments. There were also other references to projects that have been completed by the County since the adoption of the ASP. These references have also been updated under the proposed amendments.
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Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed BNFOENFOUT will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing. If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County. You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to info@lacombecounty.com, by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information. For more information, please contact the County’s Planning and Development Department at 403-782-8389 or visit the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com
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SEASON START - Lacombe Rams’ Coach Jason Petrie called his QB Johnny Ericson the best quarterback in Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express the province after the Rams beat the Notre Dame Cougars 42-17.
RAMS WIN - Lacombe Ram Logan Ellis, 13, juked the Notre Dame defender on the way to a 42-17 Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express Rams win.
Rams pull away from Cougars in high school opener to win 42-17 BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
A young, inexperienced Notre Dame Cougar Football team gave a veteran-laden Lacombe Rams team a fight in the first half before Lacombe showed their skill - pulling away in the second half to a 42-17 win last week. The first half was punctuated by a 70-yard touchdown run by Notre Dame back Josh Burke. The Cougars were looking to go into the half up 10-0, however, a late turnover led to a 22yard field goal the Rams. The late score opened the doors for the Rams in the second half, with Lacombe firing off 39 points in the second half. Rams QB Johnny Ericson threw for 119 yards and the offence combined for 181 total yards. Cougar pivots Tristan Taylor and Grant Claerhout threw for 66 yards and the Notre Dame offence combined for 197 total yards. Ericson felt the Rams came out and played the way they needed to. “We stuck to the basics,” he said. “We took what we got and marched down the field. We came together as a team. We were confident. I
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knew what we had and I was confident in my teammates. I knew we would come together once the lights started shining. “I have the utmost confidence in this team. We have the talent to make it all the way as long as we work as a team.” Rams’ Coach Jason Petrie was pleased with what he saw in the second half. “John Ericson - what can you say? He is the best quarterback in the province,” he said, adding that, despite being down in the first half, the Rams remained confident. “If you watch our first three offensive series we were executing fairly well,” Petrie said. “We had some critical penalties at critical times. We had to make a few adjustments at halftime. Our staff picked apart what we needed to fix. We came out and drove the ball in our two first possessions of the second half. We took control of the game.” Petrie added Lacombe has ways to go before they can fully capitalize on their skill. “We have a lot of things to work on. We are not there yet by any stretch of the imagination, but it is something to build on,” he said.
The Cougars, who were Central Alberta league champions last year but lost the majority of their core, remained in the game in the first half due to coaching, according to Petrie. “They are well coached,” Petrie said. “Gino (Castellan) is a stalwart in Alberta football and he coaches his kids well. We watched them play last week. We had the luxury of them playing on this field last week when they played on this field last week. We scouted them and they didn’t do anything we weren’t expecting. “They were a top-tier team in the province, so when you have that sort of turnover - you have to expect some peaks and valleys. They are going to get way better and so are we.” Castellan understands the Cougars have some growing to do this season but sees the light at the end of the tunnel. “We are young and inexperienced, but it’s like what I told the kids - we could go 0-6 and then peak at the right time and then be there,” he said. “We will play bad; we will play good and then we will see what happens once we start progressing towards being a better team. That will happen.” Notre Dame had some issues utilizing their
throwing game, something Castellan didn’t expect. “Our offensive line is pretty good, but they didn’t show it today,” he said. “That will come and our passing game will come. We aren’t going to quit. Our coaching staff is a good staff and we are going to work with the kids. We are going to get better.” Getting more game experience is crucial for the Cougars development this season. “To play in practice and then play in a full game is two different things,” he said. “The speed is different and the calibre is different.” One thing Castellan hopes is immediately fixed is the penalty issue, with Notre Dame losing 116 yards to the whistle. “I am disappointed in some of our vets getting stupid penalties,” he said. “That hurt us, but Lacombe is a good team - they are better than us now, but we will see six weeks from now.” Meanwhile, the Lindsay Thurber Raiders and Hunting Hills Lightning opened their football seasons in a Friday night matchup that saw Hunting Hills pull away with a 51-20 win. Lighting pivot Brandon Rees threw for 216 yards in the win.
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Red Deer Rebels looking solid to start pre-season BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
The Rebels started the long journey towards post-season success last week when they opened their preseason at home with their annual black and white game - followed by two preseason wins against both their QEII rivals. The black and white game was highlighted by right winger Mason McCarty who has looked solid throughout camp. “It is kind of hard out there with new systems and stuff,” McCarty said. “Both teams played hard and this team is going to be good for a lot of years. I like the compete level. Guys were picking each other up on the bench and when you have that camaraderie, it makes things a lot easier.” Coach Brent Sutter was liking the direction the Rebels are
heading, following the game. “It was good. We had a little bit of offence and we have seen things we have wanted to see, which is good for young kids and veterans alike,” he said. “There was traffic; we like to see that. There were good plays made and there is speed on this team. They like to use the attack. I was impressed. It was a good intrasquad game.” The Rebels followed up their black and white game with 5-3 win over the Calgary Hitmen, with Lasse Peterson and Ethan Anders stopping nine and 15 saves each. Newly acquired centre Kristian Reichel finished the hat trick in the win, with right winger Chris Douglas and River Fahey adding the extras. Defensemen Lane Toder, left winger Justyn Gurney and right winger Hunter Campbell scored for the Hitmen.
The Rebels followed that up with a 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings. Goalies Riley Lamb and Byron Fancy shared the win with 11 and 16 saves respectively Fahey notched two goals in the win, with Austin Schellenberg adding one of his own. Oil Kings Davis Koch added the only Edmonton goal. The Rebels roster, at press time, has been trimmed down to 29 players. Fancy - who looked solid throughout camp - was sent down to the availability of both Lamb and Peterson on the roster between the pipes. Despite the cuts, Sutter saw a lot in the up and comers. “It has been good because you can see where the kids are at,” he said. “Some of them might be a little bit tired but this is major junior hockey. It is every day and some days twice a day. It has
been good for them. You get to see who understands it and gets it. There isn’t one young kid that doesn’t and the veterans handed it well too. “It says a lot about what Randy (Peterson), Shaun (Sutter) and our scouting staff has done finding the talent for how we want to play. The game is a lot of speed and skill now. The good thing about this is we have some guys that can do that, but we also have big bodies.” The big bodies allow for an added level of physicality, according to Sutter. “Some of these kids have grown an inch or two since prospects camp,” he said. “They are more confident and physically involved. They have put on 10-15 pounds. They can handle the veterans and can compete with them. There is more intensity today than if you had played
SOLID SKATING - Kristian Reichel and the Red Deer Rebels played their first two pre-season games of the season, winning 5-3 over the Calgary Hitmen and 3-1 over the Edmonton Oil Kings. Reichel had a hat-trick against Calgary. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
this game in June.” McCarty is expecting a good season for the quick-footed Rebels. “Anything short of the best, I would see as a failure,” he said. “We are going to push for deep into the post-season and we never
want to finish second at anything. That is our goal.” The Rebels play Friday at Tricity, followed by a home game on Saturday against the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Rebels open their regular season at home against Edmonton on Sept. 23rd at 7 p.m.
Titans U18 girls take home the provincial championship BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
The undefeated Red Deer Titans Rugby Club recently won the U18 Girls Provincial Championship after defeating the previously undefeated Edmonton Nor’Westers 107-0. The Titans were led by seven players who competed for champion-
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ship-winning Team Alberta in the Canadian Rugby Championship, which was in Calgary earlier this month. Team Alberta defeated Nova Scotia 43-10. “The girls worked really, really hard this year and pulled off quite a feat—they went undefeated,” Coach Kenton Poelzer said. “The average win margin was over 80 points on the season.” Poelzer noted win margins were high, however, that was not necessarily indicative of a poor league, as the Titans grew throughout the year and faced many challenges. “We built a really positive environment that brought the girls out,” he said. “They worked hard throughout the offseason; they worked out together; they trained together and they just really enjoyed rugby and each other. They were able to bond well and play together all season long. “We reaped the benefits of that.” Team captain and departing veteran Courtney Holtkamp was pleased with the Titan’s season. “It was amazing,” she said. The girls worked so hard this season and
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it was great to see all our hard work pay off. I couldn’t be prouder of this team.” The championship year is a sign that Titans Rugby has once again become a force in provincial rugby, something that was inconceivable five years ago according to Poelzer. “Everyone is pretty thrilled to see how far it has come,” he said. “I had to remind the girls that it took us five years to get here. Through that time we saw some girls that worked really hard to build the culture. That really paid off this year.” Holtkamp has seen the progression first hand. “This team has improved so much since I started,” she said. “That is mostly because our team culture has taken on a bigger role. We are more of a family and because we are so closely bonded, we see more success on the field.” The Titans promise to be strong once again next year, despite losing some high-calibre talent. “We have 12 graduating players and 15 that are planning on returning,” Poelzer said. “There are some other players within Central Alberta that we have recruited out of the high school league. The players leaving are spectacular on and off the field. We will miss them a tonne but I am confident we will find opportunities to replace them.” The Titans rugby program is hoping to continue to provide avenues to solid competition for their players. “The team is largely built around the Alberta Regional Championship, which is a tournament we played against the best all-star teams from Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge,” he said. “We came second in that tournament this year, which was a big deal for us.” Holtkamp hopes the Titans will afford rugby women in Central Alberta the same opportunities that were given to her. “This team is the reason I am the player I am today,” she said. “They are the reason and building blocks that have allowed me to step up and play for Alberta and Canada. Without this team, I would not have been able to play at those levels.” This tournament and the opportunities to travel on rugby tours to places like California, Poelzer hopes, will provide an incentive for young players in Titans Rugby to stick with it. Holtcamp added, “I’m proud of my U18 Titans’ season and I wish all the best to all of the girls who are still playing next year.”
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A well designed nursery a welcome addition I have been surrounded by a plethora of babies lately - my clients, my niece, my friends daughter and my daughter in law have all had babies very close together and it seems that I am going to baby showers and gender reveals every other weekend. They have all been boys which is a neat coincidence but this week my fried is visiting from B.C. with her seven month old daughter so it gives me a chance to relive the joys of a baby girl and it takes me back to when I was a new mom. Being interested in design, I was very excited to decorate the first nursery to welcome my little girl into the world. It was a sea of green and purple with yellow ducks accenting the walls. I had seen these fabric ducks at a craft fair and knew by their cheerful faces that I wanted them as part of her first bedroom. This was 1994 so wallpaper border was a must and I found the perfect pattern with Disney babies which coordinated with the bedding
and the was able to find some sweet yellow corduroy fabric with green and purple rocking horses which I used for some sweet valances and to cover the rocking chair I had bought. As you read this you probably think ‘yikes’ it sounds like a lot of stuff going on! Keep in mind, I was 25 and had not yet gone to design school and I was a hormonal lady who was excited to design a nursery. Looking back I can see that many rules were broken and that I had way too many different patterns and themes rolling through this room but did I care? Not a bit as it was a dreamy space for my little angel to spend her first years in – the next design was not to come until four years of age when she began her love affair with Minnie Mouse and the pink and blue phase began. The trends now toward gender and visually neutral spaces is growing and experts tell us that a monochromatic scheme is best for baby but wait a year
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and this will too be out of vogue. When it comes to making a space for your new little one, it is important to have a space that both mom and baby will enjoy being a part of. This means carefully thought out storage, light control and places to both read and play. That
rocking chair was the best investment I could have made and we spent countless hours there feeding, reading and sleeping as I marvelled at her perfection. The obvious things in a nursery would be rounded edges, safety, soft fabrics and textiles and a few things to keep baby amused while
on diaper duty. A shelf within a comfortable arm reach above the table is more effective than storage underneath as it is easier to grab what you need if everything is visible. Keep your pantry stocked and you will find change time much easier. To those of you out there
who are expecting a little one, I wish you peaceful days and restful nights as you get to know your new son or daughter. A well designed nursery will be a welcome addition to your life. Kim Wyse is a local freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Realtor/Ask a Designer’.
BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS - This open concept living room is one of the many features of this Laebon Homes show home in Penhold. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Back to mortgage basics - types of insurance This week in the mortgage basics series we will look at the types of insurances you will hear about during the mortgage process. Sometimes it is a good idea to revisit the basics when looking at a complex thing like a mortgage. There can be misunderstandings which crop up. The mortgage process can be very stressful as you wait for some anonymous entity top decide whether or not you are able to buy the home of your dreams. It is no wonder that things can get missed. Fear not! We will take a look at some of the basics so you can avoid things best avoided. 1. Mortgage default insurance – there are three mortgage default insurance providers in Canada. CMHC, Genworth and Canada Guaranty. If you are purchasing a home with less than 20% down you will have to be approved by both the lender and the default insurance provider for the loan. They are looking at your credit, employment stability and the property itself to make their decision. If you default on the mortgage, the bank or mortgage provider is made whole on any
shortfall. The cost is a set amount based on how much you are putting down and will be added to your mortgage so you do not have to worry that you need to come up with extra funds for it. As of today based on a standard borrower the premiums are shown in the following table though it is an important note that the premiums are higher in certain cases. LTV Ratio Premium Rate: Up to 65% 0.60% 65.01% - 75% 1.70% 75.01% - 80% 2.40% 80.01% - 85% 2.80% 85.01% - 90% 3.10% 90.01% - 95% 4.00% 2. Title insurance – this is required on most mortgages these days. The cost is around $250 and will be collected from you at the lawyer’s office. Title insurance is often used instead of a Real Property Report as it is quicker and less expensive. If for example the garage on your new
home had been constructed offside of where it should be, it is the responsibility of the title insurance to make it right. This could happen by getting the city to allow it or in the worst case, to cover the cost to move the garage. 3. Home insurance – You have a legal responsibility to make sure you have property insurance. This protects you against things like fire, flood or theft. You will be required to provide verification of the insurance when you meet with the lawyer. You will probably want to do a bit of research before choosing your company. Not all insurance policies are equal and a truly awful time to find that out is after a horrible event. 4. Life insurance – You will be offered life and disability insurance with your mortgage. Most of us assume that we have sufficient coverage through work but the protection of your family and their home should be given serious con-
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sideration. You are not obligated to accept the insurance provided to you but please factor the cost of sufficient coverage into your budget when you are thinking of buying your home. A few things to consider: - The younger you are when you get insurance the cheaper it is. - If you leave your current employer or get laid off and have developed a health concern it can be problematic to find affordable if any coverage. - If you choose the insurance from the mortgage lender or bank you may find yourself tied to them indefinitely if you experience a change in your health. This could mean higher rates at renewal. - Disability is the number one reason for foreclosure in Cana which goes to show that it can and does happen too many of us. And there you have the four types of insurance which will be discussed around your mortgage. Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres - Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.
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Busy road construction company looking for Ànishing, hoe, dozer and grader operators. Min. 5 yrs. exp. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. E-mail resume to tblltd@telus.net
CARRIERS NEEDED TO DELIVER FLYERS 2 DAYS A WEEK. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 403-314-4394
Contractors
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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. WANTED Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles, railroad & industrial. Serving Central AB. 403-318-4346
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26 RECREATIONAL LAKE LOTS KingÀsher Estates Lake Newell, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 25 in Edmonton. 12 lake front and 14 lake view lots. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. 27 REGISTERED HORSES - Edson, Alberta. Selling at the Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction for Donald Kallusky, September 9. Includes Betkal Colts and Fillies. Horse Viewing September 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Territory Manager Alex Ginda: 587-983-8757; rbauction.com.
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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 10th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale Collector Car Auction. 200 cars. Westerner Park, Sept. 8, 9 & 10. Last year sold over 75 percent. Time to consign, all makes models welcome. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102 or 103. Featuring Daisy Duke and the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazard; Consign@egauctions.com. EGauctions.com.
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LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801.
Auctions
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COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 25 in Edmonton. 1200 +/- sq ft. home & shop. 78.52 +/- Title Acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services; rbauction.com/realestate. UNDEVELOPED COMMERCIAL LOTS Lacombe, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 25 in Edmonton. Wildrose Commercial Park, 5.26 +/- and 3.04 +/- Title Acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services; rbauction.com/realestate.
MEIER CLASSIC Car & Truck Auction. Saturday, September 16, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Accepting all makes and models. Consign today, call 780-440-1860. 8000 ITEMS. UNDEVELOPED 4 UNRESERVED INDUSTRIAL LOTS Fabrication Bonnyville, Alberta. Equipment Auctions. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers 2nd Auction Date: Unreserved Auction, Tuesday, September 12, October 25 in Edmonton. 75 St. & 51 Ave., Gateway Industrial Edmonton. 800 lots of new Park Ltd. and barely used welding 2.03 +/-, 2.42 +/- and and fab shop tools. 2.4 +/- Title Acres. Call or go to: Jerry Hodge: www.foothillsauctions.com. 780-706-6652; Brokerage: Foothills Equipment Ritchie Bros. Liquidation Co. Ltd. Real Estate Services; 780-922-6090. rbauction.com/realestate.
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PINTAIL BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE WINTER WHEAT. TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each. Very high yielding. Machine planting: $10/tree Excellent dual purpose: (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum Forage or Grain. Reduced awn, ideal for swath order. Delivery fee grazing. Low inputs - High $75-$125/ order. ProÀts. Extremely Hardy Quality guaranteed. Ideal for Àrst time growers; 403-820-0961. mastinseeds.com. 403-556-2609 or ECONOMICAL 403-994-2609 (cell). PRE-ENGINEERED Steel framed, fabric covered buildings. Call Houses/ 1-877-397-1594 Duplexes or go to www.guard-all.com 4 BDRMS, 2 1/2 baths, for a free quote. single car garage, 5 appls, $1495/mo. in Red Deer. NEW TV wall mount for 403-782-7156 39” to 90” TV, multi403-357-7465 functional features, 76 mm from wall extends to 542mm. Retail up to $369 Condos/ yours for $65 call Gordon Townhouses 403-346-2859
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2 BDRM. well cared for modern condo, North of river. Upgraded w/ hardwood Áoors, 5 appl., avail. Oct. 1. Rent range $995-$1095, DD 50% of rent. 1 mo. free rent, lawn care & snow removal incl’d. Call or text Linda 403-348-1100 or email lindahansen@telus.net 3 BDRM. townhouse/ condo, 5 appls., 2 blocks from Collicutt Centre. $1125/mo. + utils, inclds. condo fees. 403-616-3181
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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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FARM LAND FOR SALE By Tender: NE18-37-5-W5TH (approximately 125 acres). The Land is agricultural land and is bordered on the North East by the North Raven River. The Land has two (2) Clearwater County approved watering sites for livestock. The Land is fenced and cross-fenced and has views of the Rocky Mountains. Please contact Paul Rattan at Warren Sinclair LLP at 403-967-0023 or prattan@warrensinclair.com to obtain terms and conditions of the tender and a tender submission form. Submissions are due at 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on September 29, 2017.
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