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he University of Alberta’s Master of Arts in Communications and Technology (MACT) has added another new online elective to its stable of innovative research-driven courses.

This new course (COMM 597 Information Control) is delivered completely online and has so far this summer attracted students from across Canada and one Russian student working in Moscow. The curriculum examines the reasons why governments, organizations, and individuals seek to exercise control over information, the pros and cons of such control, and the history and current practices of control by various means such as technology, policy, legislation, and social disapproval.

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Control of Information

at core of new Communications and Technology course Tips for students who are living on their own for the first time

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iving in residence is a popular choice for many Canadian students, especially during the first year of post-secondary studies.

This is an important transition period between living at home and becoming fully independent. Students develop autonomy from their parents, but are able to enjoy the perks of being under the care of a university facility. And as they move out of their dorm, they are faced with greater responsibilities and challenges.

“More and more students are seeking the comforts and security they had when living in residence,” said Mark Hansen, president, CHC Student Housing Inc. “A comfortable, well-maintained and wellequipped living space is fundamental to their success.”

Hansen offers some tips

for second-year students to consider when moving out of residence and into student housing for the first time: •Choose your roommate(s) wisely. Before moving in with a friend, always consider this: best friends do not always make for the best roommates. It is important to choose someone who is compatible with your living habits. Whether that means they are studious, quiet, hardworking, or perhaps more laid back, make sure your roommates are people you’ll enjoy sharing a living space with.

•Don’t be afraid to be picky when apartment hunting.

Simply put, the cheapest apartment is not always the best option. Things to consider when deciding on an apartment are:

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•Is it safe: Do the locks work?

Does the building have onsite security?

•Is it clean: Does the landlord regularly maintain the apartment?

•Is it in a convenient location: Is it walkable to campus and if not, is public transportation close by?

•Create a budget. First-year students often enjoy the luxury of having all living costs included in their tuition fees.

However, as second year students move out on their own, there will be extra costs to consider such as monthly rent payments, hydro/ utilities fees, groceries and house supplies, and monthly Internet/cable costs.

•Develop a sustainable-food meal plan. Most students have unpredictable schedules so taking the time to buy groceries and making a proper meal is not always the first priority. However, if you plan ahead and make grocery shopping and cooking a routine, it will be easier to stick to. Choose a convenient day to get the weekly

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the content. As with all MACT classes, this class promises lively discussions, particularly concerning challenging and controversial topics.

“I’ve been doing research about information control for many years; it was the focus of my doctoral thesis.

I’m passionate about the topic and have remained fascinated about how and why individuals, societies, and governments control information,” says Dr. Ann Curry, instructor for the course and acting director of the graduate program at the University’s Faculty of Extension.

Ann is a past director of the School of Library and Information Studies at the U of A and professor emerita at the University of British Columbia.

For more information about this course and the MACT program, please visit mact.ca.

shopping out of the way and properly plan your meals for the week. Doing so will save you time and money.

•Split up household chores appropriately. One of the biggest challenges for students who are living together for the first time is maintaining a clean home environment.

To ensure everyone pulls their weight and the space doesn’t become a pig sty, talk with your roommates about household chores and split up tasks equally. Doing your dishes right after

a meal and keeping your personal belongings in your own room will also make a big difference.

Many students are seeking a refined, stress-free living experience. Consequently, Canadian post-secondary institutions are now collaborating with private sector developers to provide students alternative housing options with best-in-class amenities at affordable prices.

For more information visit www.chcstudenthousing. com.

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Pilates targets all those little muscles you never knew you had!

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ilates lets you move and live like a child again - with ease and total body connectedness while also helping you to develop the focus and inner power needed to achieve any goal, physical or otherwise. Pilates can improve your golf game, alleviate low back pain, reconnect you to your core after childbirth and keep you looking good in your jeans.

Joe Pilates (the creator of this inspired workout system) knew intuitively that true vitality and healing could only be achieved by working with the whole being. Health practitioners of all stripes are increasingly recommending their patients to Pilates because it makes sense in the body. Pilates feels good and is good for you.

Balance is the key. How we breathe, strengthen from the inside

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out, open to flexibility, and align ourselves are of equal importance. Pilates works the deepest muscles in the body, keeping the knees, shoulders and back strong and able to move with confidence, while creating long, lean muscle tone strength without the stiffness!

At Integration Pilates Studios we offer everything Pilates.

The Matwork Classes are usually the best place to start for newcomers. Our unique approach to Pilates Matwork includes elements of yoga, calisthenics, and rehabilitation using balls, rollers, magic circles, gliding discs and resistance bands so you are never bored – each prop helps you connect to new muscles in your body.

Pilates Equipment Classes have revolutionised group exercise. Integration has several levels of classes using the

Universal Reformer, Tower, and Wunda Chair.

Springs are used for a resistance-training workout that allows the body to move more than it could on its own. Muscle tone is developed very quickly without straining or jarring the joints.

At Integration we are noted for creating a comprehensive and evolving core workout system.

In that vein we also offer classes in Vinyasa Flow Yoga, and Gravity Straps – a boot-camp-like workout that works with your own body weight to develop functional strength and agility, plus the weight of the Kettlebar – a free weight that that works to develop high velocity strength and explosive power.

Come to our open house Aug. 31- Sept. 2 to try a free class in something new. Our new session of classes begins Sept. 13 and runs for 14 weeks.

Check out our website for more information and class schedules, www.integrationpilates.com.

KOSingers is the vocal group to join if your musical tastes lean toward today’s popular styles of harmony singing. Their 40 adult members enjoy exploring the new trends in a cappella music (sometimes with live beatbox accompaniment), Glee-style pop arrangements, jazz, Latin, African, gospel, and anything else that satisfies their love of audience-pleasing rhythm and great melody.

EKOSingers is seeking experienced singers/musicians whose past endeavors need not be limited to a previous choral experience. Some EKOSingers members are not only singers but also instrumentalists, or have come from backgrounds in rock/pop bands, marching bands, family vocal ensembles, or school music groups. The main criteria for membership is that a singer has a good feel for pop music and a good ear for harmony singing. Basic music reading is an asset, but rehearsal files are also made available to assist singers in learning their parts.

There are many opportunities for musical growth within the group, which include solo and small ensemble singing, as well as a bit of choreography for those who are so inclined.

Arrangements are custom tailored by their talented accompanist/arranger, and beloved Edmonton jazz pianist, Charlie Austin. EKOSingers performs under the creative direction of conductor Paula Roberts.

Workshops and community and stage performances round out the experience. EKOSingers also like to travel when possible. They recently returned from a wonderful experience at Festival 500 in St. John’s NL. Past trips have included Cuba, Vancouver, Ohio, as well as small communities close to Edmonton.

For membership information please check out the website ekosingers.com, or phone Laura at 780-462-4911 to book an audition.

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ecchetti Dance Theatre Guild (CDT), the Resident Ballet School in The ATB Arts Barns, has become one of Edmonton’s leading training facilities.

Specializing in ballet training, CDT offers additional classes in character, contemporary and jazz. As part of the training schedule, there are two performances a year in the Westbury Theatre featuring every dancer in the school.

Professional Ballet Examinations are held yearly. Mentorship with an artistin-residence is offered in Stagecraft, the summer program during the month of July.

Ms. Dalwood, the artistic director of

CDT, was appointed to the Board of Examiners by the Cecchetti Society of Canada in 2012. The Board of Examiners consists of 10 national examiners, and Ms. Dalwood is the sole Alberta representative. Currently, Ms. Dalwood is the vice-chair of the Cecchetti Society of Canada and is heavily saught after to guest teach across Canada. She is an active member within the dance community.

Ms. Dalwood believes it is essential to move, inspire and teach the artistry of dance. This is a philosophy the CDT faculty embraces in all their classes. As an instructor, Ms. Dalwood feels, « as educators, we are not only responsible for the physical development of students but the artistic development which requires confidence and self-esteem, tools which can be used later in life. The balance of discipline in a healthy environment in which children can grow from toddlers to adulthood is a priority of CDT’s training program. » CDT strives to empha-

size the history of the classic art form while making sure to adapt to modern times. Our faculty is sure to continually upgrade and progress in their knowledge and expertise of their craft. This allows for our faculty to relate to our students and to give them the best dance education possible.

The results speak for the integrity of the program.

Students have been accepted into programs at the National Ballet School of Canada, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet and Alberta Ballet.

All staff have professional certificationandarehighlyskilled in their respective disciplines.

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accompaniment.

Those who wish to register for classes with Cecchetti Dance Theatre should contact the school at 780-2332232, CDT.reg@shaw.ca or visit www. cecchettidance.com.

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rofessors are accustomed to seeing laptops in postsecondary classrooms and lecture halls. Technology trends and capabilities can change rapidly as tablets are beginning to replace laptops on campus.

“The majority of my students use laptops in class but I've been seeing increasingly more tablets in lectures,” says English professor Jason Stevens. “Students use their tablets like notepads and use stylus pens to handwrite their notes.

It's a lot less obtrusive than sitting behind a laptop. I expect to see more tablets in my classes this year.”

Technology experts agree with Professor Stevens. “Today's tablets are light, easy to maneuver and connect to primary computers for more involved research and writing,” says Toshiba's education specialist Trevor Dantas. “They are ideal for students on the go because they can be carried in any purse or bag and can be used like digital notebooks where files can be converted to text and saved on primary computers.”

These touch control devices are coming of age with today's students. They've gone from the couch to the classroom in a short period of time. When tablets surged in popularity with the introduction of the Android operating system they were initially used for light internet browsing, online gaming such as Angry Birds and social media.

App developers have invested a lot of time and energy into extending the utility of devices and the ability to save, store and keyword search handwritten notes is one example.

Innovative apps now enable students to edit and view their files on tablet devices, much like they would on their laptop or desktop computer. Students can even use tablets to take images of whiteboard notes and convert them to editable note files or record lectures to review later with the ability to adjust the volume of separate audio tracks.

“We see tablets as the ideal secondary device for students,” adds Lyons. “The key to using a tablet in the classroom is finding models that have as many connectivity ports as possible. Ports provide the flexibility of connecting directly to a PC hard drive for file saving and storage.”

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he Gabriela Mistral Latin American School is an accredited Heritage Language School founded in 1987 with the objective of preserving and promoting Spanish and the Latin American culture.

The school is celebrating 26 years of teaching Spanish to hundreds of Albertans both children and adults.

We believe you cannot teach a new language if you do not teach the culture behind that language. That is why our Spanish classes are different from other schools: our students, while learning Spanish, are exposed to our rich culture through music and several cultural events during the school year.

We have an excellent, dynamic and enthusiastic group of dedicated teachers who are university graduates and have vast teaching experiences.

We offer five levels of Spanish for adults with 25 hours of instruction per term. Classes are offered Saturdays (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) or Tuesdays (6:30 to 9 p.m.).

We also offer nine levels of Spanish for children and youth from pre-kinder to Grade 9 and Spanish 10, 20, 30 for high school students.

Our school is conveniently located in the Ottewell area at 9359 67 A St. (Braemar School) and are no more than 15 minutes from downtown. We offer ample free parking, a comfortable cafeteria and a safe learning environment.

For more information visit gabrielamistralschool.ca or phone us at 780-914-6574.

Saving, investing and borrowing are three of the ways you can fund your education. The provincial and federal governments offer a lot of information and programs for current and prospective students of all ages.

Two of the websites you can check out are canlearn.ca and education.alberta.ca.

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How to help fund your education Canada Student Loans and Grants, together with provincial or territorial financial assistance programs, can help you get the money you need to go to school.

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love of reading this fall

What’s available in grants? (grants versus loans)

Loans must be repaid with interest. But grants don’t have to be paid back!

• Up to $250 per month for full-time students from lowincome families; Up to $100 per month for full-time students from middle-income families; Up to $2,000 per school year for students with permanent disabilities; Up to $8,000 per school year for services and equipment for students with permanent disabilities (a separate application is required); For low-income full-time students with dependents: up to $200 per month for each child under 12 years of age; Between $40 and $60 per week of study for low-income part-time students with dependents; and Up to $1,200 per school year for part-time students from lowincome families. Use the Student Financial Assistance Estimator on CanLearn.ca to get an idea of how much you could qualify for.

Audio books, learning songs and trivia challenges help build comprehension skills and vocabulary.

4. Keep a journal A journal is a great way to bolster your child’s creativity and enhance reading and writing skills. To add another layer of learning, encourage kids to use some of the new words they have been learning to further enhance their vocabulary. A short daily journal entry will help keep their skills sharp.

5. Start a Book Club Organize a book club amongst your children’s friends. Host a get-together once a month, where they can discuss the latest book they are reading. Make it fun by serving some snacks and drinks (you can even theme them around the story).

These tips will help ensure reading is an enjoyable experience that you and your child will relish. By making reading fun, you will ensure that your child enhances his or her skills and it will be a memorable experience that you can share together for years to come.

Apply through your provincial or territorial student financial assistance office, visit CanLearn.ca for a contact list. When you apply, you will be assessed automatically for Canada Student Loans and Grants, and for loans and grants available through your provincial or territorial student financial assistance program.

When do I repay my loan?

Want more information?

• CanLearn.ca/explore • your provincial or territorial student financial assistance office • National Student Loans Service Centre Toll Free: 1 888 815-4514 (within North America) 1-800 2 225-2501 (outside North America) TTY: 1 888 815-4556 / 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) -courtesy canlearn.ca

Setting daily reading time with your child is an effective way to motivate him or her to read more. Whether it is during breakfast, after school or before bedtime, a set time of day infuses routine and stability, giving your child something to look forward to.

3. Learn through listening

How do I apply?

The Repayment Assistance Plan allows you to pay back only what you can reasonably afford. If you qualify, your payments will be based on your family income and family size. In certain cases, you may not need to make any loan payments until your income increases. If you already have a student loan, contact the National Student Loans Service Centre to discuss your options.

1. Designate reading time

Pick out a word in an encyclopedia, or have your child flip to a random page and select a word with his or her finger, then study it and learn the spelling and meaning behind the word.

If you would like to go even further, you can encourage your child to use that word in a sentence the following day to help with memory retention.

• Up to $210 per week in federal loans for full-time students; and Up to a total of $10,000 in federal loans for part-time students.

What if I need help repaying my loan?

eading is a gift – it takes you on a journey, opens your eyes, raises questions and exposes you to new thoughts and ideas. With the following five tips, you can make sure your child will read more and have fun while doing it:

2. Learn a new word a day

What’s available in loans?

You do not have to begin making payments until six months after you graduate, leave school or change your status to part-time (if you have a loan for full-time studies); however, interest will accumulate during this six-month period.

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etting your family prepared and organized for backto-school can help save time, money and stress. Take a look at some quick tips from Hellen Buttigieg, a certified professional organizer, on how to seamlessly transition your family from summer fun to back-to-school: • Cut the clutter – With new school supplies, clothing, and endless amounts of homework streaming into the house, take a moment before the chaos starts to purge items that you no longer want or need. This includes clothing, toys, electronics and old school supplies. Take donations to charity (or establish hand-me-downs) and enjoy the newfound space in your home.

• Plan before you shop – Make a list before you embark on your back-to-school shopping trip. Starting shopping without knowing what your kids actually need is asking to spend money in the wrong places. Take an afternoon

to assess each child's clothing needs (after purging) and check in with the school for classroom supply lists before picking up new school supplies.

• Label belongings – Labelling your child's belongings, whether it's lunch boxes, school supplies, or clothing,

is one of the most simple and effective ways to stay organized and minimize lost, stolen, or mixed up items.

• Prevent paper pileup – Homework, permission slips and school newsletters can quickly lead to unorganized paper pileup. Creating an easy-to-access space that organizes what is going in and out will help keep track of important forms to ensure they are not forgotten in the morning.

• Keep a centralized calendar – Displaying a centralized calendar in a high-frequency space, such as the kitchen, will help the family keep track of activities. After school activities such as music lessons and sports practice can make life hectic, so having everyone's schedule in one spot will help you stay organized and on track.

More information and tips from Hellen Buttigieg are available online at weorganizeu.com.

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Motivation — NorQuest College a key factor in success can help launch your career F W ith a NorQuest College education, you can a find career and join the workforce quickly.

Our programs are workforce relevant and an impressive 95 per cent of NorQuest graduates find work or continue their education.

“All of our programs are studentcentred and focused on meeting the individual needs of our learners,” says Dr. Jodi Abbott, President and CEO, NorQuest College. “We offer learning opportunities for everyone.”

NorQuest offers a wide range of workforce-relevant programs in health, community studies and business. To help learners get ready for a career program, the college offers high-school equivalency courses and nationally recognized English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

Health careers Demand for quality health-care workers across Canada continues to grow and NorQuest is a nationally recognized leader in health-care education.

The college is home to among Canada’s largest Practical Nurse diploma and Health Care Aide certificate programs.

There is also strong industry demand for graduates from NorQuest’s Pharmacy Technician diploma, Physical Therapy Assistant diploma and Therapeutic Recreation certificate/diploma programs.

Business Business is booming in Alberta and NorQuest College offers a variety of programs to help you hit the ground running. Diploma and certificate programs such as Business Administration, Administrative Professional and Hospital Unit Clerk are

helping NorQuest graduates find quality work quickly. We also offer a diverse range of continuing education business courses to sharpen your skills.

Student supports Our versatile program delivery methods can make your educational aspirations a reality. Whether it’s learning in traditional classroom times and settings, part-time, at your own pace, a live virtual classroom or print-based independent study, each program indicates the delivery options available.

Our flexible learning options allow you to choose a delivery method that fits your lifestyle.

NorQuest students also benefit from the college’s small, student-focused classes.

The amazing support provided by our expert team of faculty and staff contributes to the success of your academic journey at NorQuest.

For more information about NorQuest College, visit www.norquest.ca. For registration information, call 780.644.6000.

or a child to become motivated about school, they need to see learning as an enjoyable experience and believe that it is a sound investment in their future. Here are three steps parents can take to help children be more successful at school: • Set attainable goals: Teach or help your children to establish many goals within projects, both in school and with respect to everyday activities, such as cleaning their room and getting dressed in the morning.

• Celebrate when your child has achieved a goal: Recognition and praise are powerful factors that encourage motivation. Reward your child with your time and attention. These are more important than anything else you could possibly offer.

• Be specific with your praise: Saying “you did a great job" is not clear enough. Tell your child specifically what you think is wonderful about them and what you liked about what they did. This will highlight the behaviours that you would like to see again and again and again.

• Enroll in after-school programs that offer additional skills, time and experiences.

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osmopolitan Music Society (CMS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary season and invites you to join in the festivities.

Offering a program of excellence in community music education and performance, CMS is home to over 250 adult musicians. Three concert bands: novice, intermediate and advanced levels will play selections from Broadway and pops to military marches and commissioned works.

The popular Cosmopolitan Chorus boasts over 80 singers and welcomes all adult voices to its non-auditioned community choir.

Music director Garry Silverman has the season well in hand, delighted that conductors Rita Burns and Jamie Burns are also continuing this fall. Cosmo returns to the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 9 for the Lest We Forget concert, jointly presented with the Royal Canadian Legion.

Two popular and often sold out in-house concert series, at Christmas and in the spring, have additional performance dates added this season at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre to accommodate the large audiences.

The 50th Anniversary Gala concert is at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music on Saturday, June 3, 2014. The esteemed featured artist is Edmonton’s own world-renowned clarinetist James Campbell, a Cosmo alumni. CMS will also premiere a newly commissioned piece from Edmonton composer Alan Gilliland.

What other community music program can put you on the best stages in Edmonton, with such exciting and original programming? Be a part of the band or chorus in Cosmo’s 50th season. Registration is now open. Call the CMS office for more information at 780.432.9333 or check out the website www.cosmopolitanmusic.org.

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dmonton Musical Theatre has a new location and a new look! We are pleased to announce Edmonton Musical Theatre has a new home at Woodcroft Hall, 13915 115 Avenue.

Our new home features a stage, and plenty of free parking, a large kitchen and a community that has welcomed us with open arms and is ready, willing and able to partner with EMT in fundraising and community events!

Along with our new home, Edmonton Musical Theatre has a new look. EMT has a new website www.edmontonmusicaltheatre.ca (and .com) that we invite you to visit. Our new webpages include an Events Calendar that will be updated on an on-going basis to let you know what is up and coming. Our Where Are They Now page invites our alumni and supporters to share their events and links.

Programs encompass all age ranges and include; Little Stars Program (three to four years), Rising Stars Program (five to seven years), Junior Musical Theatre Program (eight to 11 years), Tween Musical Theatre Program (12 to 13 years), Teen Musical Theatre Program (14 to 16 years), and the Adult Musical Theatre Workshop and Master Classes (17

years to as young as you feel). Our Adult class is one of our strongest in recent years. The combination of David Wilson and Kim MatticeWanat conducting Master Vocal Class is a winner. David Wilson (B.Mus, M.Mus) is a Singer, Conductor, Voice Teacher, Yoga Instructor, and Breath Therapist. In addition to singing with Edmonton Opera and teaching voice in both Edmonton and Calgary, he is currently a vocal coach in the Theatre Arts Program at GMCC. His website is body-breath-voice.com.

Kim Mattice-Wanat is the vocal instructor for the BFA Program at the University of Alberta and the Artistic Director of Opera Nouva.

Founded by Dr. Dasha Goody in 1977, Edmonton Musical Theatre is a performance-training organization unique to Western Canada. EMT is dedicated to educating its students to the highest degree of professionalism in the area of musical theatre arts. EMT empowers them with a greater appreciation of the arts, a sense of achievement and personal growth, and a new level of confidence. The workshops are designed to educate the students to be true Triple Threat performers, offering instruction in

vocal performance, choral, dance/movement and drama. The convenient evening classes offer a viable alternative to full-time educational institutions.

We encourage, not only aspiring performers, but also anyone with an interest in musical theatre, a desire to expand their horizons and increase their confidence and communication skills, to come and experience the very best in musical theatre performance training in a professional atmosphere.

For further information on Edmonton Musical Theatre, its programs and upcoming auditions for the 2013/2014 season, please call 780-4758053 or e-mail edmmusth@telus.net or visit our website at www.edmontonmusicaltheatre.ca.

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ancin provides the essential training and environment for dancers to develop their passion for dance and desire to excel. We offer a variety of classes as part of our Creative Dance, Pre-School, Competitive and Adult Programs.

As the director, Lisa Van Mechelen uses her BFA in Technical Theatre to share her experiences in dance and theatre. Dancers compete in dance competitions and perform in our annual year-end recital at the Citadel Theatre. As a result, dancers get the thrill of wearing professional costumes and performing in a professional show with sound and lighting.

Regular registration is Aug. 27-29 from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at 2429-104 St. Visit us on the web at www.dancin-company.com or call 780-233-6756.

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egular exercise is one of the key components in a healthy lifestyle for children and adults. It is no secret that the more active you are, the more fuel or energy you need. Although regular exercise is a fundamental imperative to living a healthy lifestyle, it does not come naturally. The decisions and lifestyle choices we make on a daily basis establish our drive for exercising.

In order to effectively maximize our energy levels and fuel our systems we need to make healthy, natural choices. Here are some tips and lifestyle choices that will help make sure your body feels its best and is ready to amplify its potential: • Water consumption: There is no single formula in place to determine exactly how much water we should consume in a day. However, every system in your body is dependent on water. A lack of water can lead to dehydration, which results in our body and mind feeling lethargic and tired.

• Sleep patterns: When you’re struggling to meet the demands of your day, cutting back on sleep might seem like the only answer. The quality of your waking life is directly dependent on the quality of your sleep. Those who do not get enough restorative sleep do not feel as sharp and alert as those who are sleeping eight hours a night.

• Performance enhancement: In order to maximize the effectiveness of your workout it is important to fuel your body with nutritious and beneficial ingredients. Honey is one of the most effective forms of carbohydrate to ingest just prior to exercise since it is easily digested and released into the body at a steady rate for use during exercise.

BeeMaids Lil honeys portion packs offer seven grams of pure Canadian honey. The portion packs are perfect before and after physical exercise, as consuming honey after a workout helps prevent muscle fatigue, and aids in muscle recuperation.

For more information of the benefits of honey visit, www.beemaid.com.

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Outstanding - exemplary - uplifting Parents, children and audiences in Canada and abroad are unanimous in their praise of Cantilon Choirs.

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erving the Greater Edmonton area and St. Albert, Cantilon offers its members a unique, exciting approach to singing and… enjoying it!

Founded by Heather Johnson in 1999, Cantilon Choirs has earned a tremendous reputation for guiding young singers in developing their musical and social skills. Right from the start, the program itself was intended to foster – and has indeed consistently brought about – co-operation, respect, confidence and a significant degree of musical understanding at all levels. In addition to weekly rehearsals, the participants perform in public, tour, record and socialize. They all constitute the extended Cantilon family, focused on sharing the art of singing, and having a lot of fun in the process!

Cantilon Choirs welcomes singers of all ages, regardless of experience, ability or financial constraints. The program is built around five main choirs: Kindersingers, ages four to six, non-auditioned (Edmonton, St. Albert); Primary Choir, ages six to nine, non-auditioned (Edmonton, St. Albert); Children’s Choir, ages 10-14, auditioned (Edmonton, St. Albert); Chamber Choir, ages

12-19, auditioned (Edmonton); and Belle Canto, adult female voices, auditioned (Edmonton).

These choirs have invariably been led by Alberta’s most outstanding choral specialists, including Heather Johnson herself. Cantilon Choirs’ trademark method combines the highest standards of rehearsing and performing with a positive and encouraging attitude towards the choristers. This has resulted in a string of provincial, national and international awards. Major honours include consecutive first places won at the Alberta and National Music Festivals (2000-2012); two first prizes at the Llangollen International Music Festival in Wales (2011); two first prizes at the Béla Bartók International Choral Competition in Debrecen, Hungary (2006); second prize at the prestigious Cork International Choral Competition in Cork, Ireland (2007); as well as first and second prizes at the CBC National Radio Choral Competition (2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011), to mention just a few.

Please check us out at cantilonchoirs.ca. For more information call 780-732-1262, email elaine@cantilonchoirs.ca or just drop by for a chat at #205, 10209 123 Street.

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Dance is more than just for fun

ave you watched your child dance around the house or constantly want to watch the Barbie Nutcracker movie, making you wonder if he or she is ready for dance lessons?

Is it time? Where do you go? Will he or she enjoy it?

Dance is more than just fun. It deals with the manipulation and training of the whole body. What is taught early on is so important. A good teacher will instill proper technique

appropriate for the age of the child, but will also build on the love of dance and the joy of movement. You wouldn’t send your child to your neighbour for swimming lessons if they were not a qualified instructor so why would you with dance? The damage can be long-reaching. Ensure a quality learning experience and the joy will follow.

Edmonton School of Ballet employs highly qualified, accredited teachers with years of experience and a true understanding of how to train the youngest child through to the most advanced levels. Ask us about the variety of classes available. We ensure that your child is placed in the safest, most appropriate level for both their chronological age as well as their developmental age.

Fall classes begin Friday, September 13, 2013. Many of the classes are already full so be sure to contact the school as soon as possible to guarantee a spot. The staff here can help you make the informed decision that is best for you and your child.

Contact Edmonton School of Ballet by phone at 780-4402100 or 780-450-2100, email at admin@esbdance.com and by stopping by the office located on the 3rd Floor of Vimy Ridge Academy, 8205 90 Avenue in Edmonton.