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COVER Aché Brasil who will be performing at this year’s Children’s Festival who utilize equal parts music, dance, martial arts and acrobatics in their performance.

BY THE NUMBERS

ONE MILLION Since 1982, over ONE MILLION children have attended this Festival and have experienced culture from every continent in the world. This Festival costs over $280,000 per day to host. Without generous support from sponsors, businesses and all levels of government the ticket prices for children would be in excess of $30 (as opposed to $11 for children).

Live in colour at International Children’s Festival

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This year’s International Children’s Festival May 26-30 is packed full of amazing entertainment for the whole family. The Main Stage acts promise to entertain, enrich and inspire everyone. A few highlights include: Under the Stars finds Hansel and Gretel alone in a forest that comes alive. This humorous adaptation of the Brothers Grimm story features handmade puppets sharing a wonderful story of working together to overcome ones fears. Ache Brasil is equal parts of music, dance, martial arts and acrobatics. This highenergy spectacle has fans worldwide and is sure to be a festival favourite. The Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre showcases the Vietnamese tradition of puppetry on water, with no strings or puppeteers in sight. Using centuriesold instruments, experience the live song and music as well as the traditions, folklore and cultures highlighted in this unique show. Tickets for all the main stage shows are available for purchase in advance. Free Things to See and Do: The ENMAX outdoor stage will be abuzz with

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One of the main stage productions at the 2015 International Children’s Festival includes ‘Under the Stars’ which is an adaptation of the original German story by the Brothers Grimm using intricate handmade puppets. lots of free entertainment. The Great Balanzo is silly, unforgettable and amazing with his circus and comedy routines. The Skips share their love of music, drama and design in a theatrical show for all ages. And rock it out with K.O.R.E. and the Kids Original Rock Experience. With

age-appropriate lyrics, families can enjoy this entertaining, responsible rock and roll show. First Nations peoples share their rich history with the Yellow Ribbon Dancers. The audience can participate in the Hoop Dance, Ladies Jingle Dance, Men’s Traditional and Grass

Dance, and much more. On Friday night and Saturday, make sure to catch the incredible showcase of local talent, with the Stars of Tomorrow. Other free activities include a photo booth, education station and many roving artists. How To Get There:

Parking is extremely limited around the festival. The best way to access the site is to take the complimentary shuttle between the St. Albert Centre Bus Exchange and the festival site. Shuttles will begin each morning at 7:45 a.m. and run throughout the day. Food at the Festival: A number of food and beverage concessions are available at Lions Park, Heritage Trail and the Front Plaza. You will also find many relaxing areas to set up and enjoy your picnic that you have brought with you. Don’t forget to take in the toonie breakfast on Saturday, May 30, starting at 9 a.m. in the St. Albert Plaza. It’s a great way to start the day. Festival Finale: You won’t want to miss this one-performanceonly, surprise lineup of all the festival favourites. This 90-minute show takes place in the Arden Theatre on Saturday, May 30. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Arden box office or through Ticketmaster. This always sells out, so get your tickets now! To find out more information, see daily event schedules or purchase tickets, visit the website at: http:// stalbert.ca/experience/ international-childrensfestival/

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Christopher Clayton‌ from Rococo to the Jetsons!

This time of the year the changes in nature are obvious and bountiful. From the budding tree’s to the changing colours of the neighbourhood hare, everywhere we look the transformations in colour and design surround us. Of course primal occasions like the change of seasons will influence humans in choices of colour, texture and design. Even the influence of the green outdoors can make you want to freshen things up on the inside. The connection to nature seems to reassert its self after every long Alberta winter. The spring colours translate to glassware, fabric and artwork. Almost every category gets infused with the colours we see exploding around us; a perfect time to re-evaluate the look of your home. “It’s a very interesting time of the year,â€? says Christopher Clayton Sales Manager, Trevor Compton, “we just got in some rather colourful glassware and the new paintings almost look like oil slicks with these amazing colours and hey really enliven a space. And of course our store is not afraid of colour!â€? Every season means new art pieces and new influences derived from the global art scene. Christopher Clayton suppliers carefully watch what’s trending in the world of original art, allowing the store to obtain authorized copies which translates to better affordability for their customers. Many of the new limited editions in the store are signed giclĂŠe’s of the originals or feature a striking “piano finishâ€? which is a heavy lacquered finish on the surface. Placed in the right space in a home these pieces can be very impactful.

Fabrics and even carpet also benefit from this infusion of colour. According to Compton people today aren’t as afraid of colour as they used be and are much more expressive in the use of colour for

their interior design choices. Personal expression can be articulated in a penchant for a specific colour; a red leather couch or teal chair can be an integral element of the design and not fall into the realm of being dated or incongruous. “If you follow your heart, you might be in the trend or you could be out of the trend,� states Compton, “but really who cares, as long as you like it. People should embrace what they like and be confident that it’s not wrong. The only caveat is if you like to follow the latest trends; then you might be changing your furniture far more frequently and that’s ok too.� Working with clients to create an expressive, personal “look� is clearly a labour of love for the talented staff at Christopher Clayton. Today, interior design is not a “cookie cutter� process but rather an expression of freedom. With their professional eye and years of experience, they can help achieve the balance between the flow of colour and style influence that reflects your taste and passions but many of us might be hesitant to attempt on our own. By working closely and investing time in their clients; building trust, the staff at Christopher Clayton have achieved some stunning transformations for their customers’ homes. Until the June 4th all Lee Industries Upholsteries are 25% off including custom orders. “Like� the Christopher Clayton Facebook page for information on new sales and promotions or visit the website, christopherclaytonfurniture.com. The store is located at 10363 – 170 Street in Edmonton. Ph. 780-488-7001

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Rodeo action for St. Albert this weekend LEADER STAFF St. Albert Leader

Saddle up, St. Albert, and get ready for another yearly installment of the Rainmaker Rodeo. The gates open on Friday at 6 p.m. for Under the Big Top featuring I Mother

Earth on the main stage. Those looking to take in the rodeo itself will be able to do so on the Friday night at 6 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Events include bareback riding, junior bull riding, tie-down roping, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, ladies’ barrel racing, team roping and the

crowd favourite, bull riding. One of the great memory makers in St. Albert is the Rainmaker Parade, which will travel throughout the streets of St. Albert Saturday morning. Starting at 9:30 a.m. sharp and winding its way from Liberton Dr. through Mission Hill and around to St. Anne St. and the Perron

District, the parade offers sights and sounds for all ages. Rodeo attendees will be able to enjoy a weekend of midway rides, games and food. In addition, there is the petting zoo, Dynamo Dogs. More information is available at www.stalbertkinsmen.ca.

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Some of the parade (left) and rodeo (above) fun from last year.

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Awkward conversations: When anxiety is a good thing ` In part four of a ďŹ ve-part series about awkward conversations we need to have with St. Albert youth, the Leader explores how to help your teen cope with the stress of ďŹ nal exams MARCI GRAY

regardless of the mark. And by reminding the youth that their mark does not determine their personal worth, Crocker adds. Julian gets butterflies in his stomach. Daniel Back at Servus Place, teens agree the best blanks out. No matter how much the grade way to deal with stress is to be prepared. But 8 boys study, they feel stressed going into an they have different takes on how parents exam. And that’s normal, say counsellors who should help them during exam time. help youth deal with anxiety. Some say to give kids independence—make In our “Awkward Conversations� series sure they have a study plan but leave the over the last four weeks, the Leader has talked learning to the kids. Others say that sometimes to young people about some pretty heavy parents need to step in. issues: depression, binge drinking and drugs. “My parents did—they just kind of hardTest anxiety may not sound as serious, but balled it. They kind of locked me up in my it touches a lot of people, especially as final room—not literally—and made me (study). exams approach. Drop in at the courts and I think I wouldn’t really have a good attitude gyms at Servus Place, and you’ll find teen after towards it if I was just doing my own thing. teen who knows stress. I guess I’m glad they were there to do that,� That’s not necessarily a bad thing, says Joseph Marsiglio, a grade 10 student at St. counsellors say. A bit of test anxiety can help Albert Catholic High School. motivate you to study. But too much can Daniel Nunez, grade 8, has some compelling lead to psyched-out students, those who are advice. “Believe in them. That’d be a good one. paralyzed by anxiety. And bribe them a little. Like, say, ‘If you get 80 Priscilla Asamoah is a registered counsellor or over, I’ll take you to this place’ or ‘I’ll give and program manager with children, youth you something.’ It makes them feel really calm and families for addiction and mental health, and confident.� for Alberta Health Services (AHS) Edmonton “We’ll go for ice cream or something if you zone. She manages education seminars get 80 or above,� chimes in his friend, Julian for parents and students, and says when it Bennett. comes to test anxiety, Asamoah prefers to students need to start by call this strategy “praise recognizing the signs. and encouragement and “Sometimes for the kids reward systems� rather who are psyched out, they than bribery. And she says don’t know what it’s about it’s fine. “As an adult, if I yet. We want them to look finish a project, I might at the symptoms: blanking reward myself with a out, racing thoughts, meal. You always have to difficulty concentrating. keep within reason and One thing that gets in the consistency, but I think a way of students is negative reward system can help.� Priscilla Asamoah thoughts. ‘I can’t do it. I’ll “I like to talk about a Alberta Health Services never get anywhere. I’m child’s love language,� says going to fail anyway, so Crocker. “It doesn’t have to what’s the point?’� be a Ferrari. It can be time So how do you dial down the stress? spent. It can be the choice of a child’s meal. Christine Crocker, a psychologist with AHS, Maybe a child’s favourite food—pizza.� oversees addiction and mental health services It’s about building a positive relationship in St. Albert, Morinville and Spruce Grove. She with your child, and that leads to knowing offers three keys: positive self-talk, relaxation how best to motivate them—whether through strategies such as deep breathing, and a a reward or a rule to study in your bedroom, mindfulness strategy. the counsellors say. “Anxiety has a way of pulling you into the Want more tips on coping with test anxiety? future and asking ‘What if?’ You want to be Alberta Health Services is offering a seminar mindful about being in the present. ‘What if I on Tuesday, June 9, at 5 p.m. at Jasper Place don’t pass the test?’ is a negative thought that High School in Edmonton. Register at https:// leads you into the future,� says Crocker. www.surveymonkey.com/r/XSPCJML Parents can help post-test by acknowledging Or check out http://www.anxietybc.com/ the hard work their kid put in studying, test-anxiety.php St. Albert Leader

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The students of Vincent J. Maloney, led by teacher’s Kelly Montpetit and Rob Rawcliffe, enjoyed their visit in the nation’s capital as they had the opportunity to visit with the Honourable Andrew Sheer, who is the youngest Speaker of the House in Canadian History. During their trip this past week, they were also able to visit the National Art Gallery (left).

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OPINION

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Gordie Howe hat trick

Here’s a photo of a well known local St. Albert citizen. Can you figure out who it is?

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e’re not sure if we should affectionately refer to 2015 as the election year Gordie Howe hat trick. Depending on how you look at it, we are now blessed with the opportunity for a municipal by-election, thanks to the departure of former councillor Gilles Prefontaine. On the heels of the provincial election, and with a federal election in the fall, we have our proverbial hat trick: all three levels of government in one year. About half of us get to do our civic duty three times this year. The rest, unfortunately, are forced to come up with three valid reasons, all within a relatively short period of time, as to why they were unable to vote or why they refused to vote. A few community-minded folks have put their name forward, intending to file their nomination papers next Wednesday, and that is exciting to see. With all the joy that comes with the position — again, depending on what floats your boat — it is sometimes surprising that people are still willing to put their name forward when it is pretty certain that an onslaught of character assassinations await the successful contender. The fact that they are willing to do so shows that they are thick-skinned enough to take on this role, and that is an important first step. We’re hoping for some fresh ideas to fill the seat. If it is an agenda filled with hopes of righting wrongs from the past, we’ll take a pass, but if they’re going to be bringing some good and healthy debate and ideas to the council chambers, we’re up for that. On this page recently, our very talented cartoonist, Fred Curatolo, drew a set of city council nesting dolls. In addition to the empty space, the cartoon made reference of the very real divide in council. The old line was the definitive 5-2 vote. It will be interesting to see if that changes, so mark your calendars for June 24th, and get out and vote!

LEADER VIEW

Last Week: Sheila Hughes, St. Albert City Councillor

Working to embrace our entire community

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ost of us have felt the pain in our lifetime of being left out of a group, not being selected for a sports team or being excluded from something your schoolmates or work colleagues were involved in, but no one should feel and experience that painful exclusion in all aspects of their life. Imagine the sadness that one may feel who faces unique physical or developmental challenges that prohibits that person from attending school regularly, not being able to secure a job interview, or never being able to play sports or participate in a band concert. Imagine living where being left out is the norm and being included is the exception. Some in our community experience those

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pains throughout life, lacking a “sense of belonging”. Self-actualization, sense of belonging and esteem form key building blocks of the pyramid of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. And it is fundamentally important to community building. Lots of statistics get tossed around on topics, but one statistic was shared at the luncheon hosted by Gateway Association, a luncheon where many attended from the cities and communities of Edmonton and St. Albert. The owner of several MacDonald’s franchises shared that 15.4 per cent of

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Canadian adults have some sort of unique disability. While the percentage may be higher, it demonstrates that uniqueness in abilities (or disabilities) can affect society, depending on how differences are dealt with. As mayor, I have attempted to reinforce the importance of community-building, even by saying that “we need 60,000 people helping 60,000 people”. That manifests itself when we support not-forprofits, help with fundraising for various causes, host block parties, organize fun-runs, host sports competitions, celebrate arts events, create more festivals, and coordinate activities that makes us feel even more proud of our community. This also includes hosting Special Olympics, helping with Lo-Se-Ca bottle drives

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and supporting Gateway’s hosting of the recent “inclusion” luncheon. Your son, your daughter, your sister or your neighbour each deserves to not be that person on the outside looking in. Everyone deserves to be on the inside looking out, and our community would be even stronger if we deepen our commitment to those with unique employment needs. Our society demands it, our community expects it, and those individuals with unique abilities and disabilities should never be seen standing at the cold window pane, hands cupped from the outside peering in to the warm inside where the workers are, where the laughter is, or where their fellow St. Albertans are playing. Owned and operated by

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Smoked Barbecued Pork Ribs with Homemade Smoky Chile BBQ Sauce INGREDIENTS So what do we need? 2 racks of side pork ribs (you can use back ribs if you prefer) 1 can tomato paste 1 bottle of your favorite beer (maybe 2) 2 cups of wood chips for smoking I cup apple juice For the Rub 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon Sweet paprika 1/2 tablespoon celery salt 1/2 tablespoon onion salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme

For the BBQ Sauce 2 cans tomato paste Calling 1/2 cup red wine vinegar all closet 2 teaspoons of juniper berries foodies be sure 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to check out the 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Dig In Festival 1 cup onion - diced this fall! 3 cloves of garlic - pressed 1/2 cup brown sugar 6 dried smoked chiles (California, Gaujillo, Pasilla or Ancho) 2 cups apple juice 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt

HOW TO What are the directions? Make the sauce first: Soak the Chiles in warm water for about 20 minutes then drain them and chop finely or puree. Cook the onions until soft, add the garlic, red wine vinegar and all the other sauce ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Next: mix together rub ingredients Prepare the ribs: Using a small knife to get started, remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs. This will allow the flavour to penetrate into the meat between the rib bones. Rub a thin layer of tomato paste over both sides of the ribs. Sprinkle the rub mixture on both sides of the ribs.

What makes this a dish you like to make? I love the challenge of trying to get the perfect combination of Smoky flavor and tenderness and having time to socialize while the flavors are developed. A great meal you’ve had in St. Albert the last couple months? I love that St. Albert is starting to develop a strong food scene. There have been some great independent restaurants open here recently and they are very good. I really enjoy the menu at Cerdo Tacos, very creative and they work hard to use local ingredients. I also have recently tried Toast for brunch and loved it. It is great to see the Irish bacon on the menu as that is how we have it in New Zealand so it reminds me a little of home. Who is your favourite Chef and why? Bobby Flay. I really like his barbecue recipes and how he mixes South American and Southern American flavors. Very unique. What country would you like to visit for their cuisine? Belgium. A great combination of European cuisines combined with the best chocolate in the world.... how can you go wrong? What is on your food bucket list? I haven’t yet had the chance to enjoy a latte in Italy. That is one of my bucket list items for sure.

Start your barbecue: This is a good time to open the first beer as you don’t want to rush smoky ribs. The first beer is for the chef! If using a charcoal barbecue you will need enough charcoal to last for about 2-3 hours. Keep the charcoal to one side of the grill for an indirect heat source. Once the coals have a white coating and are no longer smoky, you are ready to put the ribs on the grill. If using a gas grill, heat to 250-300 degrees. Once the grill reaches the right temperature, put a handful of the soaked smoking chips directly on the coals (or into the smoking box). Lay the ribs rib side down on the grill as far away from the heat as possible. This is where the patience and socializing begins. Let the ribs smoke for 30 minutes or so until the wood chips are almost gone and keep adding chips until they are gone (about every 30 minutes). Maintain the temperature at 250-300 degrees for 4-5 hours checking the ribs every 30 minutes or so. Each time you check the ribs, brush with a little apple juice to maintain the tenderness. There is no need to turn the ribs over at any point. If using charcoal, add a lump or two as needed to maintain the temperature. The key here is patience. A nice consistent low temperature fire for tender smoky ribs is ideal. Here is where the socializing begins, you have 4-5 hours of “rib watching “ time that is best spent out on the deck enjoying the smell and the sunshine! About 1 hour before the ribs are cooked to the tenderness you want, open the second beer. Pour half of it into a bowl and brush onto the ribs every 5-10 minutes. The other half you can enjoy for yourself. This is also the time to start brushing the ribs with the barbecue sauce. About every 10 minutes, brush a thin layer of the sauce on the ribs; this will form a delicious crust! Finally, after all the preparation and time investment, you can remove them from the grill and eat with your favorite sides. Illustration FRED CUR C CURATOLO ATOLO

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The festival and summer season is set to kick off, and many residents will find quite a difference in the landscape during their travels to the Perron District in the city’s downtown core. The City of St. Albert is encouraging residents and business owners to learn more about the St. Anne St. realignment. Residents can review the designs and see how comments from the November open house were addressed.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)

The CITY OF ST. ALBERT hereby makes notice that Nomination Day will be:

Nomination deadline LEADER STAFF St. Albert Leader

Time is running out, and the deadline for the municipal byelection is next Wednesday, May 27th. The by-election is to fill the seat on council left empty when former councillor Gilles Prefontaine resigned his role to take a paid position with the City of St. Albert as chief community development officer. Thus far, three candidates have put their names forward, expressing their intent to be on the ballot. Tash Taylor, current executive director for the St. Albert Housing Society, has announced her intention to run and said, “I am excited to declare my candidacy for the municipal by-election and serve the citizens of St. Albert to the absolute best of my ability.� The second to put their name

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forward is no stranger to the community or the political landscape. Bob Russell has already served on council numerous times, and he has served on the public school board as a trustee. He has been very active in the community and intends to up that activity one more time. Most recently, Edward Ramsden threw his name in the hat on Tuesday. Ramsden grew up in St. Albert and has owned and operated Enviro Masters Lawn Care for the past five years. He told the Leader that he looks forward to presenting a vision to ensure St. Albert remains a community where students decide to stay, where young families thrive and which people of all ages enjoy. Advance voting takes place June 15th, 17th and 20th, and the byelection is June 24th, 2015. More information can be found on the City of St. Albert website: www.stalbert.ca.

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•Legislative Services (Main Reception), St. Albert Place, Third Floor, 5 St. Anne Street • http://stalbert.ca/city-hall/elections-and-census/ candidate-information/byelection-documents/ on Nomination Day, May 27, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at St. Albert Centre, 375 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert (west entrance by Smitty’s). Note that Candidates are encouraged to submit their Nomination Forms in person, and that late submissions will not be accepted.

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Mr. Wowk has been Superintendent with our district since 2005, and has now been re-appointed for another two years. He has also served as our Deputy Superintendent and has more than 40 years of experience in education. Under his guidance, St. Albert Public Schools is experiencing record growth and is recognized across the province as a leader ineducation. We congratulate him on his well-deserved re-appointment and look forward to working with him in the coming years.

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Third season of Keys for the City

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students from the local high schools. Paul Kane and Bellerose are collaborating on one design, and St. Albert Catholic High and Sainte Many folks have really enjoyed sitting down Marguerite d’Youville students will be designing at the random art pianos situated on St. Albert the second. streets the past two years. If they happen to have The two pianos will join the three previous any talent on the keys, other people have enjoyed street pianos from 2013. The original pianos it too. include designs titled Play it Again, Vincent by The third season of Dixie Orriss, Van Gogh’s Keys for the City has Garden by Helen Rogers and launched, and they are Topos by Daniel Evans, which adding to the outdoor is covered with scale models musical lineup. of historic St. Albert buildings Don’s Piano Place and and landmarks, including the the City of St. Albert grain elevators, the Father have each donated a used Lacombe Chapel and the piano to this year’s project, Little White School. bringing the number of The five street pianos will outdoor pianos on the be deployed outdoors ready city’s streets to five. for the elements. Each will Nancy Watt “The best part of it have a rain cover, a bench and Project Coordinator is how it brings people a community steward who together – it starts will take care of the piano for conversations and the duration of the summer. exchanges between people. Whether it is a You will be able to find all five of the street young child banging out some notes or a skilled pianos at their locations from June 19 to pianist who plays, they are all drawn to the September 28, 2015, and they are available for universal good that a public piano brings,� said any member of the public to play and enjoy. Nancy Watt, the project coordinator, in a recent Keys for the City is part of StArts Fest, an arts press release. festival in celebration of Alberta Culture Days Two new pianos are being designed by taking place September 25 to 27, 2015. St. Albert Leader

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GoPro-esque inspiration BRITTANY KUSTRA Special to the Leader

Not every great business is born out of a one-in-a-million idea. Once every few years, an incredible product hits the market that makes us all wonder, “Why didn’t we think of that?!” Since the inventors of steeped tea made their pitch on Dragons’ Den in 2012, the company has grown five times over and has entered the US market. The GoPro corporation earned over $60 million in profit in 2013. But there are plenty of ways to be successful without waiting for GoPro-esque inspiration to strike. Here are our top five ways to come up with a successful business idea: Find a problem to solve. And we don’t mean a cheesy infomercial “problem.” Every day, consumers encounter frustrations, slow processes and difficulties. Next time you notice one of these, consider a product or service that could fix it. One of NABI’s success stories is the Flavor Fork. The product injects marinades directly into meat, creating flavour and spice inside and out. The product earned Arlene Dickinson’s support on Dragons’ Den! Apply your skills. Many small businesses are started by people who are experts in a particular subject, but are frustrated by the bureaucracy of the company they’re with.

So instead, they start their own company. Many of the small businesses at NABI are one- or two-person operations, such as accounting services, engineering firms and psychology practices. Get into a franchise. Still stuck on an idea? If you think you have the business smarts and want experience managing people, but you don’t want to start from scratch, find a franchising opportunity. Local companies like Famoso Pizzeria moved into a franchising model once they began expanding. Discover what’s missing. Take a look around your office. Staplers, keyboards and bookends were all invented because they were needed, but missing. What is one tool you wish you had in your home or office? Don’t marry your first idea. We see hundreds of clients every year, most of whom are sure they have invented the “next big thing.” Ninety-nine per cent of the time, they’re wrong. But that doesn’t mean they won’t come up with it in the future. Listen to the experts when they tell you to change the product or scrap it altogether. Brittany Kustra is the communications and marketing coordinator for NABI. Looking for space or business coaching? Visit nabi.ca to be one of the first people to tour their new office space on May 28!

Keeping painkillers off the street SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Described as “silent killers,” prescription drug abuse has become all too prevalent in Canada, the federal government says. On Tuesday, Health Minister Rona Ambrose announced $13 million in funding over the next five years for 1,000 annual pharmacy inspections across Canada to help combat the diversion of legal, yet highly addictive, pain prescription drugs to illegal street markets. “These inspections are going to ensure that controlled substances are properly secured and stored, that record keeping is accurate and up to date, and that any losses (or) thefts of prescription drugs from pharmacies are reported in a timely fashion,” said Ambrose. The federal health minister, who was at a symposium in Edmonton on prescription drug abuse, confirmed reports that Canada has the second-highest rate of prescription opioid consumption, next to the United States. The most common used opioids include morphine, oxycodone and fentanyl, the reports say. “One of the complicating factors is that the very medications that are meant to help are

causing grave harm when used improperly,” said Dr. Gregory Taylor, chief public health officer of the Public Health Agency of Canada, who also attended the symposium. “It’s the improper and recreational use of prescription drugs, as well as the dangers associated with over-prescribing, that are raising such serious concerns.” Taylor said First Nations are grappling with increasing cases of overdose and abuse of pharmaceutical drugs. First Nations representatives, police, doctors, pharmacists and addictions specialists were among those attending Tuesday’s meeting. When asked why the government does not classify these drugs as illegal, Ambrose said it’s not that easy. “They do have a therapeutic purpose. There are people who need this pain medication for very legitimate reasons,” she said. “The issue is misuse, inappropriate prescribing, and we have to recognize there are young people who are seeing this stuff just as a reason to get high - so awareness is important.” “These are very, very potent, addictive and strong medications. It’s not a simple solution.”

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While speaking to a restauranteur, you don’t often hear ”sustainability” and “education” peppered through the conversation. When discussing the restaurant business with 12 Acres co-owner Nate Henry, though, you’re apt to hear more than a few intriguing comments. For the past three years, Nate and his wife Courtney have owned what is arguably one of the most beautiful locations for an eatery in St. Albert. Perched on the edge of the Sturgeon River in the distinctive “red house”, it was home to the Riverhouse Grill for many years. But, as often happens in the business world, the bestlaid plans don’t always unfold as envisioned. Four months ago, after imagining what the location could be compared to what it now is, the Henrys closed Riverhouse for good. “We became more aware of and more educated about our industry—the hospitality and food industry,” says Nate. “It’s tourism, dining, hotels, festivals; it’s one of the biggest industries in the world,

and we’re part of it, but we want to do it in a completely new way.” With over 20 years in the food service industry performing every role imaginable, Henry came across industry documentaries like Food Inc. and Food for Thought that made an impact on his personal philosophy about food, families and business. But the real game changer was the hot lunch program menu his son brought home from school. It primarily consisted of hot dogs, pizza or similar items. He approached the school, proposing that he do the hot lunch program and initiate change in the choices made available in schools. If change can be achieved in the school program, then why not at your own restaurant? “We really want to share our experience and knowledge to help inform people,” says Henry emphatically, “and do something sustainable for our business. Sustainability is the new name of the game. I truly believe we’re onto something here. There can be

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profitability in sustainability, and we can provide a topquality menu at a reasonable price.” What 12 Acres is working toward achieving is unique to St. Albert and perhaps even in Canada. The simplified business model for a restaurant looks something like “grower/producer to processor to wholesaler to retail to the dining establishment”. The mark-up from the farm to the plate is tremendous. A nice 10-oz. ribeye steak from the butcher, complete with hormones, steroids and antibiotics, for example, can run upwards of $8 to $10 dollars to the restauranteur. The Henrys’ plan is to almost completely reduce the middlemen in the process. How? The Henrys partnered with Brian and Jen Mendieta of 12 Acres farm and began raising their own livestock, free of hormones and other chemicals. By purchasing the cow, raising the cow and having their livestock processed at a small local butcher, a middle layer in

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THROWBACK THURSDAYS

Thursday is our day here at the St. Albert Leader and we want to have some Throwback Thursday fun with you. Enjoy the photos from our community’s past. You too can be part of it. Send us your photos by tagging them #TBTStAlbert or email below. E: info@stalbertleader.com T: @stalbertleader #TBStalbert F: /stalbertleader

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CVP with a purchase price of $20,998 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $136 for a total obligation of $24,898. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ^Based

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(25A)/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $20,998/$17,498/$19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash) financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $116/$96/$110 with a cost of borrowing of $3,082/$2,568/$2,935

price before taxes. �3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan/2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A)/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan/2015 Dodge Dart SE

freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated

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Starting from price for 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Plus shown: $34,490.§

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Starting from price for 2015 Dodge Journey R/T shown: $34,790.§

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Starting from price for 2015 Dodge Dart GT shown: $23,690.§

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