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Current Swell (L) and Sam Roberts Band (above) are set to perform at the Seven Music Fest Saturday July 4, 2015 on Mission Hill in the heart of St. Albert. Other confirmed performers include: Jack Semple, Daniel Wesley, Tupelo Honey, Jeff Stuart & The Hearts and Scenic Route to Alaska.
COVER Sam Roberts has been a driving force on the Canadian musical landscape since his debut album, “The Inhuman Condition” was released. They are headlining the Seven Music Fest
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Seven Music Fest takin’ over the hill
LEADER STAFF St. Albert Leader
St. Albert’s newest music festival is getting ready to take the hill. Seven Hills that is. Seven Music Fest, St. Albert’s newest festival, takes over Seven Hills in Mission Park on Saturday, July 4, and promises to entertain everyone. This full-day event will feature seven main-stage acts, food vendors, artisans and merchants. And with any outdoor music festival, expect to get there early to secure your place in the sun. Headlining this year is the multi-Juno-awarding-winning Sam Roberts Band. The band holds the title of best-selling independent release in Canadian history. From Album of the Year
to Artist of the Year awards, they are one of the nation’s top touring acts. Also performing on the hill will be local group Tupelo Honey. This band with divergent roots has been recognized at the Edmonton Music Awards for Rock Album of the Year and Album of the Year. Barry Bailey, owner of Bailey Event Management, is the man behind the idea for the festival. After being involved in event management for more than 25 years with anything from Galas to Rock shows, Bailey had a vision to bring a new community festival to the city he loves. ”For many years I have been coming up with ideas of new events that could be held in
St. Albert, and music festivals were always well received,” said Bailey. “When the Event Stimulus Fund was created by the City of St. Albert, I saw this as the catalyst for me to pursue this event and make it a reality. The capital investment needed for talent, infrastructure and operations is required long before any revenue is collected. Access to this seed fund allowed us to get to the next step.” As current chair of the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce, Bailey also recognized the potential economic development that a festival like this can bring to the community. “This festival is designed to draw attendees from all over. They will come and spend money in this community. From
hotel rooms, gas and meals, to the shopping at the Farmer’s Market and other retailers, I hope that many will benefit from this event. The Major Event Impact Report done by the Economic Development Department highlights the many reasons why events are so important and the huge impact they have for many local businesses.” Bailey is intent on using local resources to run this festival. He will shop local first, before looking outside the community for expertise. Tickets go on sale on April 2 at 10 a.m. Adult tickets are $59 and children 12 and under are $29. To buy tickets and for more information, visit www.sevenmusicfest.com
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Pecha Kucha’s comeback
BARRY BAILEY St. Albert Leader
Pecha Kucha: n. an event where participants present 20 slides, each slide taking 20 seconds, allowing 6 minutes and 40 seconds for each presentation. Japanese for “chit chat.” Grow St. Albert, a not-forprofit organization focused on building the city of St. Albert’s Cultivate Life brand, launched their first Pecha Kucha night in 2012 to showcase the remarkable hidden talents and passions of St. Albertans. Residents engaging residents, whether as presenters or audience, to explore innovative new ideas or projects together has been the objective of Grow since its inception. With two of the Grow St. Albert board members being elected to city council (Gilles Prefontaine and Tim Osborne) and other board members tending to work commitments, the organization chose to take a hiatus and
regroup. Fast forward to 2015, having recruited some new members and renewed energy, the organization finds there is no shortage of interesting people and events in St. Albert to present in the Pecha Kucha format. “As a resident of St. Albert, I’ve been pretty passionate about being involved in the Pecha Kucha conversations in the past and love to see them happen in our community,” says Councillor Gilles Prefontaine. “It speaks to why I love St. Albert and what makes our city so unique and very special. When the idea for a Pecha Kucha-type presentation hosted by the City was discussed at the Smart City committee, Prefontaine suggested that the experience and expertise required was already in place with Grow St. Albert. Discussions ensued and the outcome was a partnership between the two groups with the goal being to engage the
community, sharing innovative thoughts and ideas and providing a forum to bring forward grass-roots feedback to the Smart City plan. Grow St. Albert co-chair (and publisher of the St. Albert Leader) Rob LeLacheur shares the same passion for community engagement as Prefontaine and the rest of the Grow St. Albert group. “We’re excited to be back with our sixth Pecha Kucha night,” says LeLacheur. “They’re short, informative presentations. Connecting with interesting folks in the community while enjoying a beer!” The lineup of speakers to date includes: Owen Brierley, executive director of the Edmonton Digital Arts College and affectionately known in Edmonton as the Dumbledore of digital media; Wedad Amiri, presenting the challenges of starting up her business, Aff latus Hijab; Laszlo Szojka, a member of the Northern
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Past St. Albert Pecha Kucha presenters Gail Stepanik-Keber (left) and Nick Wilson shared a laugh during Pecha Kucha #1 in 2012. April 23 is the the sixth version of the event. Alberta Lego Users Group, on the world-wide phenomenon of Lego; and Rhys Chouinard from the City of St. Albert presenting on the fun side of big data/analytics. Stay tuned for further additions to the presenter lineup. Pecha Kucha #6 will be
held on April 23 in the Park Room at the Enjoy Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and presentations begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and available through Eventbrite.ca, or visit Grow St. Albert on Facebook. Pecha Kucha # 7 is scheduled for June 18th.
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Soldiers challenged at CFB Wainwright
GRANT CREE St. Albert Leader
Soldiers from 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group participated in a high-impact training exercise from Mar. 8-18 at CFB Wainwright. Members of First Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI) conducted Exercise Patricia Villain to hone their weapons skills and platoon tactics. It began with soldiers in rifle companies riding in several light armoured vehicles (LAVs) to their objective – a complex enemy-trench system.  Upon arrival near the enemy position, the Patricias were supported by mortar fire from B Battery 1 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and two close-combatattack Griffon helicopters from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron. With choppers roaring overhead and mortar rounds exploding in the distance, the soldiers dismounted from their LAVs and surged forward through a row of barbed wire. They saw red and green smoke at the trenches and heard the staccato of
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Soldiers of First Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI) advance to attack a mock enemy trench during Exercise Patricia Villain, Mar. 8-18 at CFB Wainwright. The high-impact training exercise involved hundreds of local troops. machine-gun fire from the Griffons, which blazed past about 150 feet above ground level. Each man carried weapons ranging from C-7 service rifles to C-6 machine guns as they moved in sections (small teams) for their hasty attack. Proficiency in weapons handling, mastery of individual soldier skills and confidence in your teammates
is critical when undertaking complex training activities such as live-fire trench clearing. The soldiers of 1 PPCLI were ready and motivated to take to the trenches. Teamwork and constant communication were prevalent throughout the live-fire training event. This unique and challenging exercise had 1 PPCLI soldiers
smash into their objective and fight their way through obstacles into a complex enemy trench system. Â When each section approached one of several corners in the sprawling trench system, one soldier was designated to throw a live grenade around the corner as the others waited patiently for the shrapnel and smoke to clear. They
repeated this dangerous process with precision and momentum until they reached the end of the trench. The final test included a breakout from the trenches to assault an enemy position in depth, reinforced by vehicles. With helicopters and mortars providing suppressing fire, the Patricias spread out and took the depth position through section and group fire and movement drills.  Lieutenant-Colonel Mason Stalker, Commanding Officer of 1 PPCLI, was pleased with the results and declared Exercise Patricia Villain a success. “A shortduration, high-impact exercise, the battalion was able to further develop our core weapons skills and vehicle employment.� Focused on platoon tactics, Ex Patricia Villain “culminated with a complex live-fire range that saw our soldiers, supported by LAVs, mortars and close-combat-attack helicopters, clear a complex enemy trench system with grenades, overwhelming firepower and extraordinary warrior spirit. Our soldiers are strong, proud and ready,� he said
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Faces and Places The St. Albert Chamber St. Albert Chamber of Commerce hosted their Business After Hours at Earl’s St. Albert on March 31. Attendees learned how to roll sushi at the Chefs’ Table. They also got a chance to step behind the bar and discover the secret to making Earls’ drinks.
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Clockwise from top left: Earls Sous Chef Carlo Brevet shows David Moulds how to make Prawn Dynamite Rolls; Server Amber Lautischer shares a laugh while serving Andres Rohuede; Chris Guest, Anjili Sawhey and Tracey Morton; Earls GM Jenny Kelsey serves up some tasty Tuna Tostada tasters; Deanna Reith assists in making appetizers; Rick McNeil and Martina; Ian Thompson, Ken Wilson, Phil Filipchuk and Mitch Richardon; John & Rena Collins with Arden & Ken Korchinski; Jennifer McCurdy, Marsha Tobisch, Roberta Pawluk and Bruce Lecky; Jordan Cathrea and Kaitlyn Campbell are all smiles.
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OPINION
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The future of retail?
Here’s a photo of a building or landmark around St. Albert. Can you figure out where it is?
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ou’re sitting at home, relaxing on your couch, watching your ondemand TV, and you receive a quick text on your smartphone. Actually, it won’t be on your phone because, in the future, things you have to hold in your hand are archaic. You’ll instead receive some type of hologram letting you know that someone is at the door. It won’t be someone actually – it will be something: A self-propelled, self-controlled drone will have delivered your pipinghot pizza to your door. In the super-future, the drone will make the pizza as it is f lying around because the pizza company will save money this way. Chicken on the way, anyone?... but we digress. While we hear many challenges of small businesses trying to make a go of it in today’s difficult retail market, their challenges are not reserved for the small. The mighty are victims as well. Future Shop, with no warning and in a very swift way, announced closure of all 131 locations, with 65 of them reopening soon, including St. Albert, as Best Buy (another store within the same company) to improve their efficiencies. Efficiencies, we’re pretty sure, meant less brick and mortar so they can further concentrate on Internet sales. Love that Internet. It’s got everything! “Hey, sweetheart! I just ordered a new truck. Should be on the driveway in 30 minutes or less,” we’ll yell to our spouses soon. We’ll never have to leave our homes. Yes, we’re joking to the extreme, but it sure makes you step back and ask, “What will this result from all this centralizing?” Shopping local is a great thing. Supporting local is great as well. We’d like to suggest a new and improved slogan: Experience local. Get out there and experience local. If we don’t, soon our entire retail experience will entail opening the front door.
LEADER VIEW
Last Week: Grapevine Deli pig on Perron Street
Food stockpiles depleting with client growth
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aster is fast approaching, and feelings of renewal are in the air with the last of winter (hopefully) becoming a memory! We would like to thank all donors who give so generously to us – it allows us to continue our work here. Thank you also to our wonderful volunteers who help us in both the Community Village and Food Bank. We could not do what we do without you! Many exciting things have been happening at the St. Albert Community Village and Food Bank over the past few months. The Community Village is now hosting a federal grant, obtained by the
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Temporary Residential Services Committee. The grant allows for hiring a consultant, a research data collector and an analyst, who will collect and use the data to develop a homelessness prevention strategy unique to St. Albert. In addition, a wonderful person has designed two new tracking systems for the Village and Food Bank, including one to help us keep track of our homeless population. Our Cultural Kitchen is a glowing success.
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The program runs every other Tuesday until June. Families can participate in either facilitating or learning about different cultures and their food. We are so fortunate to have such diversity in our City and such an enthusiastic group who joins us for the kitchens. Unfortunately, this is also a stressful time for our families who are trying to make ends meet and experiencing challenges with job and food security. We are seeing an increase in the number of people losing their jobs – and not all are oil/gas related. The number of clients have spiked in the first three months of this year –
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between 20 and 27 brand new families have come for assistance each month, not just for food but also for the other programs we and our community partners offer. Unfortunately, we’re also seeing our stockpiles depleting more quickly as our client list continues to grow. Extra assistance in the form of food or monetary donations to help us assist this inf lux of new clients would be very much appreciated. Please come to the Community Village/Food Bank to see what we offer to the community. And, again, many thanks to our generous donors and for the support of both levels of government. Owned and operated by
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How the Easter Bunny hopped into Easter
SHERRY MCGINNIS St. Albert Leader
Easter. It’s the holiest holiday of the year in Christian religion, celebrating the incarnation, the resurrection and the risen Christ. But how does an egg-laying hare fit in with it? The adorable, fuzzy Easter Bunny has become a commercially recognized symbol of this holiday, yet there is no mention in the Bible of this gentle animal who delivers treats to children. The Easter Bunny evolved into the worldrenowned commercial symbol of today. Originally, it is believed that a pagan figure called Eostra was the Goddess of Spring for the Saxons in 13thcentury Europe. To celebrate the rebirth and fertility of spring and the March Equinox, huge feasts were held in honour of Eostra. Rabbits, naturally, were associated with the Goddess of Spring and her symbol of life because of their prolific breeding and ability to have young at just six months old. Rabbits have a gestation period of only 31 days, and they can have another litter even before their first litter is weaned. Spring also symbolized new life and rebirth; eggs were an ancient symbol of fertility. According to History.com, brightly coloured Easter eggs represent Jesus’ resurrection. However, this
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Easter Sunday can be celebrated any where between March 22 and April 25, so the holiday can be difficult to pin down and plan around. The short explanation revolves around the lunar
association came much later when Roman Catholicism became the dominant religion in Germany in the 15th century and merged with already-ingrained pagan beliefs. The Easter name was eventually applied to the Christian celebration. The legend of an egg-laying rabbit came to North America by settlers from Germany in the 1700s. The Easter hare played the role of judge, evaluating the children’s behaviour at the start of the spring season. Parents told their children to make ‘nests’ with their caps and bonnets, and if they were good the Easter bunny would leave them coloured eggs. In the legend, the Easter Bunny brings baskets of colourful eggs, candy and toys to children on the night before Easter. The Easter Bunny either puts the baskets in designated places or hides them somewhere in the house or garden for the children to find in the morning, establishing the traditional Easter egg hunt. Eventually the custom spread across North America and modern traditions blended with the folk lore handed down generations. The fabled hare’s Easter Sunday deliveries expanded to chocolate, gifts and candy. Easter nests were
replaced by Easter baskets and children began leaving carrots and other healthy food for the bunny, to keep him nourished from all that hopping! There is some question on whether this my thical mammal actually laid the eggs in the nests or just carried them around. But remember that the reindeer at Christmas f ly!
Easter: the elusive holiday cycles. The earliest believers in the church of Asia Minor wanted to correlate Easter with the Jewish Passover. This is because the death, burial and resurrection happened after the Passover, and they wanted Easter to always be celebrated after Passover. And since the Hebrew calendar is based on solar and lunar cycles, each feast day is considered a moveable celebration, with dates shifting from year to year. Since the days of early church history, determining the precise date of Easter has been a matter for continued argument. For one, the followers of Christ neglected to record the exact date of Jesus’ resurrection, making the matter increasingly complex. Many people believe Easter is always celebrated the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal or Spring equinox, which is considered the Paschal Full Moon. (Equinox, you
may remember from school, is the time when the earth is tilted, producing exactly 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night. It happens in March and again in September.) This statement was true before 325 A.D.; however, technically it’s now incorrect. The Western Church decided to establish a more standardized system for determining the date of Easter. Astronomers could mathematically calculate the approximate dates of future full moons with some accuracy, so the Church developed tables for Ecclesiastical Full Moon dates with no physical correspondence to lunar events. These dates would determine the Holy Days on the Ecclesiastical calendar. By 1583 A.D. the table for determining the Ecclesiastical Full Moon dates was permanently established and has been used ever since to determine the date of Easter. Thus, according to the Ecclesiastical tables, the Paschal Full Moon is the first Ecclesiastical Full Moon date after March 20 (which happened to be the Vernal equinox date in 325 A.D.) In Western Christianity, Easter is always celebrated on the Sunday immediately following the Paschal Full Moon. Since the Paschal Full Moon is determined using the tables, it can actually vary as much as two days from the date of the actual full moon. In 2015, Easter Sunday is April 5. In 2016, Easter Sunday will be on March 27. Happy planning!
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Some girls from my school asked me “What do you like most about your body?� I said, my hands For some reason in their minds, this seemed to equate to me not liking my more prominent features And I was bombarded with voices crying out, But I do not like my hands
Or sub-par It is not that I do not like my eyes knowing, should they fail me read And it is not that I do not like my lips,
should my mouth no longer be able to carry my voice My hands will do so in a language entirely their own
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hands I like the callus on my right thumb Formed from seventeen years of holding a pen the wrong way And the idea that my writing has, in at least one small way Shaped me physically I like the way my hands can say the things my mouth cannot “Nice to meet you�, “I love you�, “Goodbye�. I like my hands, and I like the hands of other people I like the stories they tell and the triumphs they proclaim ! playground sand castles ! bicycle
A ring shaped tan line on an ! lonely And I can read hands like novel pages Subtle displays of emotion often left unnoticed Often left ignored Fumbling, sweaty palms on jeans and knuckles cracking: nervous. Clenched, nails digging in to palms and knuckles white: angry. Hidden in your pockets: sad. I like the hands of newborns Small and red and grasping onto you like lifelines I like the soft, withered hands of grandparents Filled with stories and magic of a time I could not imagine I like the hands of my mother Rubbing my back in comfort as only she is allowed to do I like the hands of my best friend Holding all my secrets, carefully
I like the hands of my younger brother Permanently dirty, even after washing I like the hands of my bus driver Who holds more between his about I like the hands of Paul Who works a booth at the farmers market I like how they "
the air Accentuating his words with staccato points and waves And I hope that one day, someone will talk about me As passionately as he talks about his cheese Some girls from my school asked me “What do you like most about your body?� I said, my hands
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Easter Egg-stravaganza St. Albert Leader’s
I have four legs but cannot walk, you sit at me to use your fork.
I know it’s not big news, but there is something inside your shoes.
Looking for the missing link, I would check near a sink.
The next place you need to look, is a place you can find a book.
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Don’t blow a gasket head to the ____________ and you will find your Easter basket!
To always be clean is what this wishes, This clue can be found in the washer for dishes.
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Forks, spoons and knives are kept here open the drawer your next clue is near.
The Easter Bunny is known to hip and hop, now go check where we keep the mop.
You still want more, is there something by the door?
I’m always cold, I’m never hot, I’m always near, You keep food here.
This next one is out of sight, go to where you sleep at night.
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Spring clean… your life
SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – The sun is shining but you’re not? Well, time to spring clean your life and add some spring to your step! Besides clearing out closets and cobwebs, how about dust-busting the atrophy that’s built up over the winter? Everyone is in need of some type of spring cleaning, says life coach Steve Siebold. “Just like when your computer slows down and you have to purge some of the files on the SPRING TO LIFE BY JUST ADDING WATER “An early sign of dehydration is drowsiness, so go with the flow to detox and boost alertness. Drink water throughout the day, and don’t forget that many foods contain fluid and those count!” says Sandra Saville, Longo’s corporate dietitian. For example: Tomatoes are 95% water; spring mix lettuce is 93% water; raw spinach comes in at 91%; strawberries are 91%; asparagus is 93%; apples are 86% water.
DO A CLOSET CLEANSE BY DONATING PIECES YOU HAVEN’T WORN IN MORE THAN A YEAR Then breathe new life into your wardrobe by investing in statement pieces that you can carry into the summer, Lucia Connor, Yorkdale fashion expert. “It’s all about colour this spring, and to keep your look fresh think about the cooler and softer side of the colour spectrum.” Look for soft blues and greens, light corals and pale yellows in pieces like shirt dresses or blazers, and integrate bright colours through subtle patterns or accessories. CUT THE CLUTTER – AND CREAM Lose weight by drinking coffee black, says Breus, of drbreus.com. “By eliminating the cream, milk, sugar or any sweetener, you could lose up to 4 lbs. over a year.”
hard drive for the system to run at optimal performance, it’s the same thing with your mind and body.” Think of spring cleaning as a way to update and refresh your mind and body. Too much dust – information, to-dos, clutter and chaos – “lead to overload which slows you down and can have all kinds of negative health effects like being tired, loss of libido, difficulty concentrating, agitation and more,” says Siebold, of mentaltoughnesssecrets.com.
DO SOMETHING CRAZY! BREAK OUT OF THE MUNDANE WITH AN ADVENTURE “It’s way too easy to slip into the trap of always putting off putting yourself first, so stretch yourself and schedule an adventure to look forward to. Maybe it’s hiking in Gros Morne National Park. Maybe it’s kayaking Haida Gwaii. Whatever it is, it should make your soul sing,” says Jennifer Haddow, director of Wild Women Expeditions, a Canadian outdoor adventure company offering canoe and kayak trips, multi-sport adventures, hiking trips and yoga retreats afar.
SPRING SKIN IS IN! “Every morning after cleaning my face I rinse with ice cold water to get the circulation going, and 20 minutes exercise outdoors makes my face glow like nothing else!” says Dr. Frauke Neuser, Olay senior scientist. She adds that niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) is her favourite ingredient for brightening and re-energizing skin. It accelerates surface cell turnover and increases skin cells’ energy metabolism. Think Olay Regenerist Luminous Brightening Cleanser.
“When you spring clean your life, you’ll reduce procrastination, improve concentration and problem solving skills, see a better work/life balance, feel less stressed and see improved efficiency overall.” Here are a few small tweaks - super spring-cleaning life hacks - to refresh your health, clear out the mental cobwebs, lubricate your joints, and even tackle the physical clutter, including shaking off those last few pounds.
GO FOR A CLEAN SWEEP – CLEAN OUT YOUR MAKEUP DRAWER “Makeup expires, and generally products are formulated to have a shelf life of one to three years,” says Dr. Sarah Vickery, Covergirl principal scientist. Bacterial growth in makeup can cause acne or skin irritation. Replace mascara every three or four months, says Vickery, while anhydrous products, meaning they do not contain water, such as face powders, powder eye shadows and lipsticks, will last a couple of years. Replace foundations after about a year. SIZZLE FIZZLE? The winter rut of routine can give our relationship a bad case of cabin fever, says relationship expert Debra MacLeod, of marriagesos. com. Combat the blahs by using “defamiliarization” - the process of taking something familiar and making it seem new, exciting and interesting again. “Defamiliarize your bedroom to kick-start your lidibo. Change the colour on the walls, invest in new sheets and duvet, and throw some big pillows on the bed - they can pull doubleduty by helping you achieve new sexual positions.” Burn some incense and throw a red scarf over your lampshade give the room a warm, sexy glow.” SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE WITH A TOOL CALLED COMPARTMENTALIZATION Recommended by mental toughness coach Steve Siebold. “This is how you can successfully manage multiple tasks while maintaining emotional control. Most people get bogged down in the details of everything going on and get overwhelmed. Compartmentalizing allows you to work on and solve one problem at a time, without the emotions of one problem bleeding into the solution of the others.” Make a list prioritizing what needs to get done, and focus on one task at a time.
PUT SOME PEP IN YOUR STEP AND DITCH YOUR WORN OUT RUNNERS Get some action and traction with the new ZPump Fusion by Reebok. Your runners lose their cushioning after about 1,000 km of running, so pump up with a custom fit that promises to fuse to your foot via an air-filled cage, with the added benefit of Zrated outsoles for increased handling and control.
HOLD THE JOE! Drink an 8 oz. glass of cool water in the morning before you grab for a mug of coffee. “Mornings, when cortisol is at its peak, are best served by H2O and not caffeine. Caffeine only disrupts your natural energy from cortisol,” says sleep doctor Dr. Michael Breus, of drbreus.com. Wait until after 9:30 a.m. to have that cup of coffee to get that extra boost if you need it. REALLY CLEAN OUT THAT FRIDGE “Read ingredients on what is living in your fridge and cupboards and shed artificial flavours, MSG, artificial sweetener and GMOs,” says Dr. Kathy Gruver, natural health practitioner (kathygruver.com). “These fake foods are leading to illness and, in some cases, weight gain.” SPRING CLEAN YOUR DATING ROUTINE Freshen up your etiquette and social skills, says MacLeod, author of The Modest Minx. “I think women should dust off their feminine charm and use it attract men in the real world. No more letting guys use GPS to track us on Tinder! Let him “ping” his car if he forgets where he parked it… but he has to work for you! Leave the hook-up culture and airhead selfies under the frozen snows of winter, and give modesty and feminine grace a try this spring.”
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Were you nominated to do the ice bucket challenge during the summer of 2014? This fundraiser for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, swept social media, spurring the participation of private citizens, celebrities and even world leaders. But the challenge also managed to raise awareness and funds to go toward ALS research. While the ice bucket challenge and similar social media phenomenons are spawned by good intentions, some people feel they pressure participants to donate money. Peer pressure should not be why a person donates to charity. When considering a charitable donation, it might be wise to take the following approach before donating your time and/or money. • Clarify your motives. Ask yourself why you want to donate? Perhaps you want to pitch in to help do your part in the fight against a societal ill such as homelessness? Or maybe you’re motivated to help after witnessing the after effects of a natural disaster? There are many worthy causes out there in need of support, so clarify your motives before donating to be sure you and the organization you ultimately choose to work with or donate to are the right fit. • Do your research . Verify where your money will be going once your donation is made. Do not hesitate to ask a charity to provide a rundown of where
donations go so you can see how funds are allocated. This can help you determine if a charity is worth your efforts. • Select sustainable charities. You want a nonprofit that can sustain itself. Nonprofits that show a budget deficit for a few years in a row may not be sustainable or capable of fulfilling their mission statements. • Make sure the charity is legitimate. Part of the problem of peer-pressure-induced donations is they may not give you time to research a charity. Links posted to social media do not guarantee an organization is legitimate. Many dummy organizations that appear exactly the same as legitimate organizations are set up to prey on thoughtful, wellintentioned prospective donors. • Try volunteering first . Volunteer with a particular organization to get a better feel for its efforts before making any donations. Hands-on research can illustrate how a nonprofit manages funds, treats workers and accomplishes its mission. Peer pressure to donate to a particular charity may result in impressive fundraising, but it is not always the best way to select a charity. Take your time to research several organizations before choosing who to work with.
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Limited tickets still available for the Red Shoe Gala in support of Stop Abuse in Families, taking place on April 11 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel. Tickets are just $85 and profits support SAIF programs and services. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.stopabuse.ca
Social master plan released The first annual report for the Social Master Plan (SMP), a plan which reflects key social issues and provides a roadmap to address priorities has been released and available for review at www.stalbert.ca. This plan, which governs St. Albert Family and Community Support Services, has identified several activities with significant progress and outlines goals for 2015.
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The City of St. Albert will be reconstructing Hudson Road, as the roadway is reaching the end of its life expectancy. The City of St. Albert will be hosting an open house at Sir George Simpson School (50 Grosvenor Blvd.) to provide residents an opportunity to learn more about the project and ask questions. A formal presentation will begin at 6:45 p.m on April 15. For more information visit www.stalbert.ca
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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.
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BUSINESS
The past and future of Future Shop The future LEADER STAFF St. Albert Leader
A quick visit to the Best Buy Canada website and it seems the local St. Albert Future Shop location has been selected to become a Best Buy store. Set to reopen under the new name on April 4, this is good news for local residents. “We are very glad to hear that our community Future Shop location has been selected to be rebranded as a Best Buy. St. Albert residents will still have many options to shop for their electronic needs,” said Joan Barber, Manager, Business Retention and Expansion, St. Albert Economic Development. The entire retail marketplace has been experiencing turmoil lately. Locally, the Target store will close within a few days and a handful of other retailers are closing their Edmonton locations. On June 9, the City of St. Albert will hold a retail symposium targeted to local small retailers. It will feature keynote speakers who will share the knowledge on maintaining and growing your retail business.
SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – The future has been put on hold for 1,500 electronics store employees across Canada. Best Buy waved goodbye to Future Shop Saturday as the company announced it was axing 500 full-time and 1,000 part-time positions at Future Shop and closing 66 locations across Canada. At the same time, 65 locations will be turned into Best Buy stores. Best Buy acquired Future Shop in 2001 in a $580 million deal. A spokesman did not respond to a request for a breakdown of local jobs lost. Best Buy’s President and Chief Operating Officer Ron Wilson started as an employee at Future Shop in Edmonton 23 years ago. “Any decisions that impact our people are never taken lightly; our first priority is to support them through this change,” Wilson said. “I want to express my appreciation to the employees who are leaving, for their contributions to Best Buy Canada.” Workers at the downtown Edmonton location were putting up paper over the storefront glass, while former employees left with belongings in bags ahead of the scheduled 10 a.m. store opening.
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A Future Shop store, in Toronto, with a sign on the door that it is closing on Saturday March 28, 2015 The company plans to spend up to $200 million in the next year or two on Best Buy stores and BestBuy.ca, it said in a press release. Part of the change will include adding home appliances, increasing staffing levels, expanding in-store pick up areas for online shoppers and “working with our vendor partners to bring their products to life in a more compelling way.” NAIT marketing expert Ray Bilodeau said he was surprised that the company decided to go with a multi-brand strategy in the takeover of 2001. The most famous multi-
brand strategy is Dove and Axe, both owned by Unilever, although the marketing of the two brands may be at odds, Bilodeau said. “The sad news is some people are laid off,” Bilodeau said. “The good news is this could very well open the door for more competition.” He said in the recent acquisition of Safeway by Sobeys, the grocery market is more open for the next T&T or Spinelli’s. Some of the business will go to Walmart and Loblaws, and appliances to the Brick, The Bay and Leon’s. As well, Chapters has
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How to choose a business advisor 2. What Kind of Business Advisor?
DAR SCHWANBECK Special to the Leader
Giving and getting advice have always been critical to leadership and good business decisions. As recently as January 2015, David A. Garvin and Joshua D. Margolis wrote an article for the Harvard Business Review called “The Art of Giving and Receiving Advice”. If you’re looking for a definitive guide to this topic, please track down this 21-page resource. It’s comprehensive! If you’re looking for some quick ideas, please read on.
1. Why Do You Want a Business Advisor? Presumably you are looking for advice because you think you have some kind of problem or don’t know where to start. Either way, here’s the rub: In our experience, there’s more than a 50/50 chance that you don’t know what you need to know to drive your business forward. Hence, you could be seeking help for the wrong problem. For example, you are working on a sales strategy in the absence of a marketing strategy, or you are working on your business plan without well-thought-out business goals. All of these things are important, but the sequence and details matter. We all know about the cart before the horse, and maybe the whole rig is on an undefined path full of potholes. At NABI, we see these challenges nearly every day! The takeaway here is that, as a starting point, you should engage in meaningful, face-to-face dialogue with an experienced business coach. It’s critical to start off working on the right problem or opportunity.
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At NABI we distinguish between Regardless of the type of advisor, he/ she should be: four kinds of advisors: mentors, Current and up-tocoaches, management date. The business, consultants and marketing and human specialists. resource strategies of the A mentor to small 1980s might not work business is a person so well in 2015, when with direct, relevant social media didn’t even industry experience. exist; business strategies For example, a retired were current-out versus bakery owner may future-in. mentor a bakery Technology / industry startup. He/she is there savvy. Ideally your Dar to provide “ been there/ advisor will know done that” advice to Schwanbeck something about the identif y opportunities technology or the NABI and risks. industry sector you work A business coach is in. Today’s business good at asking business world is too hyper-competitive and questions and helping you figure out global to depend on generalities. the path you’re on, your goals, your Trustworthy. There is a formula barriers, and what you should do for this, thanks to David H. Maister next. He/she is good at enhancing (Maister, 2000, Simon & Schuster) skills, self-awareness and selfmanagement. He/she might not know • Trustworthiness = (Credibility much about your industry. + Reliability + Intimacy) / SelfA management consultant is orientation sort of a combination mentor and • Credibility: I can trust what he business coach, but he/she is also says about…. prepared to step in and do the work • Reliability: I can trust her to…. for you. For example, you think you need a comprehensive plan for your • Intimacy: I feel comfortable business, and you don’t have the talking about…. time, skills (or both) to complete the • Self-orientation: I can trust that task. In this case you might hire the he/she cares about…. management consultant to do this work on your behalf. A specialist is an advisor who 5. Want Advice or Validation? helps you with a specific. Examples When a client/advisor engagement may include developing a website or works well, both sides win. recruiting a new employee. Those open to new ideas, who are good listeners and sincere about
improvement, will develop better solutions. However, if, like some entrepreneurs who already know everything and are just looking for validation of their ideas, go for it, but please don’t waste the advisor’s time. On another note, if your business is struggling because of some personal and/or emotional issue, perhaps your first stop should be to a psychologist. Good business advisors know that many small business challenges are personal and might best be handled by a better-qualified professional.
6. What About an Online Advisor? We routinely bump into the business owner who has done considerable Internet research and is convinced that all he needs is the validation/ confirmation of the business coach or mentor. If you think this is the route for you, good luck with your “digital advisor’; you will probably have as much luck as with an online diet. Business challenges are typically quite complicated and will rarely be solved by a distant resource that is not familiar with your context, market or mindset. The best business advice is usually up-close and personal. Dar Schwanbeck is the Executive Director for the Northern Alberta Business Incubator. Find resources at NABI to get your business of f the ground and running successfully. Visit www.nabi.ca or call 780-460-1000.
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