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Local youth sets sights on iconic role Tevra Plamondon selected as ﬁnalist to play Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

local young woman is among 20 finalists from across Canada who hope to fulfill their dream of planning Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. Tevra Plamondon, 16, was named a finalist after she auditioned for the role in Calgary last month as part of the CBC television show, Over the Rainbow, which is on the hunt for the next Dorothy. She is only one of two young women vying for the spot from Alberta. Over the Rainbow will run on CBC this September. Host Daryn Jones will unveil the Top 10 finalists who will compete in singing and dancing competitions on Sundays. Eliminations will take place on Mondays. The show recently wrapped up a Canadian tour in search of finalists to play the lead role of Dorothy Gale in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of The Wizard of Oz. The musical is set to debut at Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre this December. “In Calgary I got my ‘Ticket to Oz’ which meant I had made the Top 100 and had to go to Toronto. At the Toronto audition they split us into three groups. I was about the 12th person to go in my group. The audition was filmed and there was a live accompanist. I sang for the three judges –Over the Rainbow and Tell Me On A Sunday. It seemed to go well,” she said. Early in the evening officials told the contestants they would announce the Top 20 shortly. However, Plamondon said they waited for two and a half hours to hear the news. “The tension in the room was tangible. It was horrible. We were so nervous.” After the wait, an official came out and called a series of numbers. Plamondon’s number was called second to last. “We all went back into the studio and they didn’t tell us we were the Top 20. They were being all mysterious about it. We all stood there for a really long time while they filmed. Finally,

after it felt like an hour and a half, the host Daryn Jones starts talking to us and said ‘It was a really tough day and there was a lot of talent. You guys did really well but -- but there were a lot of really good girls.’ He took another long dramatic pause before he said ‘Congratulations, you’re our Top 20’. Everybody freaked out,” she said. “I was on cloud nine. Everyone around me was starting to cry and I could not stop laughing.” In early August Plamondon will travel back to Toronto to attend Dorothy Farm and Dorothy Boot Camp. “Boot camp will include dancing, singing and acting classes. And then from there I will have to make it to the Top 10. If I do, it will be onto the live show and people have to vote.” If Plamondon wins the role of Dorothy, following the live shows she will immediately go into rehearsals and have only weeks to learn the part. “If I was chosen as Dorothy, I would feel absolutely elated. It would honestly be a dream come true. I can’t think of one other thing that I would rather be doing with my time,” said Plamondon. “Even if I don’t make it all the way, which of course I hope I do and I have to stay positive, I have already learned so much and met so many great people that share the same passion as me and are so much like me. To be immersed in such a developed theatre community was fantastic and I’ve already learned so much from the experience. It is honestly amazing.” In addition, Plamondon is no stranger to playing the role of Dorothy Gale. She was cast as the under study for the part in her high school play this spring. “Thankfully I had the fortune of doing a couple of extra shows so I got a lot more stage time than I had anticipated. It prepared me really well for this.” For more information visit www.cbc.ca/overtherainbow. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Council considers recommended upgrades to Great Chief Park BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express City council was presented with a report detailing a range of upgrades and reinvestments to Great Chief Park during this week’s meeting. “We went through a detailed process to make sure all the stakeholders were fully engaged,” said Randy Heaps of ISL Engineering and Land Services. The company was enlisted by the City’s Recreation Parks and Culture department to make sure the park’s aging infrastructure and facility upgrades would be completed in a strategic manner. “We went back and forth with them as to what the priorities would be and that was a great process that allowed all the groups to sit down and work together.” The last public consultation for the Great Chief Park Enhancement Concept Plan & Outdoor Speed Skating Oval Relocation was held last November. It was recommended that council consider the report and table it until the Aug. 20 meeting to allow for more public consultation. Great Chief Park was established as a park site in 1964, and it’s been described as the City’s ‘premier outdoor, multi-sport field facility’. As to the enhancement project, it’s been broken down primarily into four areas – football/soccer/speedskating; baseball; fastball and general site improvements. Examples of project elements that surfaced during discussions with stakeholders included things like a new sportsfield clubhouse, expanding the existing clubhouse, sound system upgrades, parking lot improvements, landscaping, upgrades to the sod outfield, addition of artificial turf, lighting improvements, a new maintenance building,

a pressbox/spotters booth, concrete plazas and walking routes. The report also includes a recommendation for development of the speed skating oval within the enhancements to Great Chief Park. The oval is currently located in Rotary Recreation Park near the Golden Circle. To accommodate the oval, the soccer football ﬁeld would need to be shifted slightly to the south. Heaps said that the series of upgrades will help the City make even more use of the facility as “it’s in such high demand not just for games, but for practices as well. “This is a showcase facility. Everybody recognizes that, particularly those visitors that have the opportunity to come and participate in sports there. The addition of speed skating and the maintenance of cross-country skiing really make this a four-season facility. “We are looking to raise the bar, and that’s the whole

idea in terms of recreational and cultural experience for the users.” Great Chief Park is also a popular spot for community festivals and charity events. Council was told that “Since the site is connected into the Waskasoo Park system, many events use the park as the central location with additional activities in other areas.” The total estimated capital cost of the recommended project is $8.6 million, which includes a 15% contingency. “It’s important to remember that this is a concept plan,” said Mayor Morris Flewwelling, indicating that additional details and ﬁnalizations will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead. “But it’s obviously sparked a lot of potential in everyone’s thinking. “The intent is that this report will be tabled until Aug. 20 to allow time for this to percolate into the community.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Celebrate Alberta Culture Days this September The ﬁfth annual Alberta Culture Days are set to take place Sept. 28 to 30 across the province. All communities, governments, businesses, nonproﬁt organizations and individuals are encouraged to get involved. To encourage participation, help foster new relationships and increase access to cultural experiences, the province is supporting Alberta Culture Days Celebration Sites in 38 communities. Sixty-four community organizations will share a total of $375,000 to assist with planning and coordinating the events. In the City, the Red Deer Arts Council was selected to lead the planning and coordination of activities. They will present a multitude of events, workshops and performances that showcase culture. “Alberta Culture Days is about family, community, diversity and cultural vibrancy. It’s a celebration of everything great about this province,” said Heather Klimchuk, minister of culture. “We’re hoping the leadership shown by the Celebration Sites will inspire even more Albertans to get involved.” Each organization receiving support will partner with others in their community to present free, family-friendly events and cultural activities throughout the Culture Days weekend. Host Celebration Sites will present programming for two days and Feature Celebration Sites will present programming for all three days and stage a main event.

“While the Celebration Sites Grant is now closed for this year, communities and organizations are still encouraged to consider hosting an event in celebration of local culture,” added Klimchuk. “Participation not only helps to strengthen community spirit and showcase local talent, but it’s also an opportunity to boost the impact and reach of existing cultural programming.” Anyone interested in hosting an event should visit www.albertaculturedays.ca. The site features a number of event planning resources and customizable promotional tools. Also, those that register their events on the Alberta Culture Calendar will beneﬁt from a provincial marketing and communications campaign. Culture connects us to our past and our diverse traditions, to our personal and collective imaginations, to one another, and to the place we all call home. Share the experience of Alberta Culture Days. Join, volunteer for or plan an event that showcases your community’s unique talents, pride and passions. Last year, 93 communities hosted 1,046 events. Alberta Culture Days, formerly known as Alberta Arts Days, is helping to achieve the goals of the province’s cultural policy, The Spirit of Alberta. It is also part of the national Culture Days movement.

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OPINION Ross Street Patio success The City’s downtown certainly has seen its fair share of changes over the last number of years. The community has made great strides in trying to make downtown more friendly and welcoming and so far, they have done a mighty fine job. And with the new addition of the Ross Street Patio, City folks are taking advantage of the downtown even more. Recently opened, the Ross Street Patio offers a trendy spot for Red Deerians to have lunch, grab a coffee and catch up with friends. The area, located in the north lanes of Ross St. adjacent to Cenotaph Park, offers lots of greenery in the form of planters and shrubs and a number of patio tables with umbrellas that offer an inviting feel. In addition to that, a number of free concerts and performances have already taken place at the space and are planned throughout the summer – inviting even more people to the area. Of course with any new idea there are always naysayers and we have heard concerns of loss of parking and slower traffic movement through the area. But we think the pros definitely outweigh the cons in this case and it looks like the Ross Street Patio is already a success. On a hot summer day the patio is

packed and people, who maybe otherwise wouldn’t think to “hang out” in the downtown, are there enjoying the sites and sounds. Of course this is great for the businesses in the area too as many will wander the shops as well. It’s always important to feed the heart of the City and the Ross Street Patio does just that. The patio will also be a welcome addition to street festivals that take place in the area as well including CentreFest and Fiestaval – both of which are upcoming this summer. The redevelopment of Little Gaetz has also been a great addition to the downtown and the updated look is sure to attract not only visitors to the City but Red Deerians as well. It’s great to see the added activity to the downtown core – especially since it is positive activity. In the past downtown was a deserted area of the City and many stories coming out of the core were that of crime and prostitution. With more positive activity, Red Deerians are hearing the good news stories instead. The City has done a great job with the redevelopment of the area by adding elements of trendiness while also keeping the historical aspects of the downtown as well – something that the area is really known for.

Local playwright continues to garner attention for show It’s always terriﬁc to see a local writer/artist/singer/entrepreneur from Central Alberta do well on the national stage with their given line of work. When someone from Red Deer takes their talent or project to a wider audience and lands considerable acclaim in doing so, it’s certainly something to celebrate. That’s the case with Red Deer’s Andrew Kooman, who wrote the powerful She Has A Name. The production, a partnership between Raise Their Voice and Burnt Thicket Theatre, portrays the horrors of sexual trafﬁcking in Thailand. Inspired by an event in April of 2008 in which an abandoned storage container was found in Thailand containing 121 work-

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have been touched by the performance, and, as we all know, there is certainly a need for such awarenessbolstering projects with the prevalence of sexual trafficking. It’s a tragic and all-toocommon scenario. Traffickers often take away victims’ travel and identity documents. Threats of murder, violence and sexual abuse also keep victims stuck in lives of degradation and hopelessness. Experts estimate that there are approximately 28 million slaves in the world today. This staggering number equates to more slaves than during the entire trans-Atlantic slave trade, an atrocity abolished over 200 years ago. One of the most horrific forms of slavery today is

child prostitution. About 1.2 million of the world’s slaves are young women and children forced into some aspect of the sex trade worldwide each year. The number of child prostitutes has tripled in the developing world in the last three decades. Many live in inhumane conditions and are kept subservient through psychological and physical violence. These statistics are difﬁcult to digest, but as Kooman has shown, society’s disgust doesn’t change the reality. At the heart of Kooman’s work in this area is the question ‘How do we come to terms with such overwhelming numbers?’ As the Raise Their Voice web site points out, one

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way is to tell and consume stories, both real and imagined, that remind us of the immeasurable value of human life. “It’s the first step of many to transform real world stories of injustice and tragedy into stories of redemption and hope. It’s a pretty grand statement, I know, and the way to realize it is, firstly, to be willing to go into the darkness and then to shine the light on the humanity of those trafficked and enslaved.” One of the most important things that Kooman is doing is he is showing the true power of one person to make a difference. I’m not sure if he imagined his play would receive the much-deserved acclaim and attention it now is getting, but he never gave up

on the idea to create a riveting production – regardless of how widely it may or may not be seen. It’s really an inspiration to all of us – if one person gives their undivided time and attention to a single issue, the impact can be absolutely immense. And it can last for many years to come as well. And if you missed the production last year, the tour is returning to Red Deer this fall with performances set for Oct. 2-6 at the Scott Block Theatre. With all the momentum and success that has been shown over the past several months, it will be very interesting to see the impact a second showing here in Red Deer will no doubt have. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Letters to the editor

Reader responds to ‘dangerous dogs’ letter For people who deem pit bulls and similar breeds dangerous or think that is the only breed of dog that has ever caused harm, give your heads a shake! Not only are pit bulls and similar breeds as trainable as your ‘friendly’ golden retrievers, collies and poodles, they are equally as lovable, protective, and ‘harmfree’ as those other breeds. To the letter writer who said he would like to see a ban put on ‘beasts like pit bulls’ and that people should arm themselves against these dogs, why not just stand up and discriminate against everything that some people don’t like? Some people don’t like those of different

ethnicities and believe them to be dangerous, should we arm ourselves against them too? What about those who are petriﬁed of cats who can cause a lot of harm if provoked and cause severe infection as well, should we all arm up against them? The statement made was ridiculous and comes down to one person’s misjudgment and misunderstanding of the breed. Not one but many dog trainers have said it exactly the way it should be - a dog only acts the way it has been trained to. So who needs the training -- the owner or the dog? I for one agree that it is the owners who need the training.

CitySpeak LYNNE This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Lynne Mulder questions regarding Plasco and the next steps for a green solution to solid waste management.

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What is happening in the pursuit of a green solution for solid waste management since the decision was made not to proceed with Plasco? “The Central Alberta Waste Management Commission (CAWMC) has made a renewed commitment to continue to work together to look for the best solid waste management solution for our region,” said Mulder. “Strong support exists for a regional solution.As a result the commission (CAWMC) will remain intact and will continue to work together in the future. “To date the commission has focused on forming a ‘technical group’ under the leadership of Red Deer City and Red Deer County administration. They have been charged with the responsibility of facilitating an assessment of the specific needs of each community within the commission regarding their waste management requirements – solutions that would address composting, recycling, recovery (waste to energy solutions like Plasco) and generally ways to reduce the garbage we produce.” She added a hierarchy exists which identifies five levels of handling our garbage – starting at the top of the hierarchy – reduce, reuse, recycle, recover and landfill. “Rather than only focusing on recovery (Plasco) as we did five years ago, we all feel strongly that we should put more emphasis on the higher levels of the pyramid,” said Mulder. “As a result, we have partnered with a provincial group called Alberta Innovates, and have applied for a grant which the commission would match, to conduct research into the nature of our garbage. It is not enough to know how much garbage each community produces, it is equally or even more important to know what the composition of our residential, commercial and industrial garbage is. “Only then can we understand what kind of solutions we need for our region. Beginning in the fall, research will be conducted which will include sampling the garbage in each community for composition. The researchers will do up to five samplings over the period of a year, in each community, in order to assess the nature of the garbage during all seasons. Only then would recommendations be made as to what solution(s) we should be exploring next.”

Can you tell us a bit about the work to date on the waste management master plan that the City is currently exploring? “Work has been proceeding over the past six months or so, to develop a master plan for the City. Consultants/experts in the field have worked closely with City staff to put together a framework for such a plan with the goal of developing a 10-year implementation plan and schedule which we can use as a guide to our preferred future,” said Mulder. “Council has been involved through a workshop and have identified priorities they see (based on what they hear from their constituents) and have provided initial direction to staff and consultants. “The department already has a lot of data that has been collected in recent years through surveys, and also some great data which emerged from the environmental master plan – the two plans must be viewed together. This includes information from our public on such things as the handling of organic waste, enhanced residential and commercial recycling, handling of construction and demolition waste, composting etc. A program which provides for promotion and education will be a big part of the plan and will be one of the first things we do in terms of getting the public on board.”

I agree that there are dogs in this City who are not well behaved and who maybe are more aggressive than another, but let’s not label all pit bulls as such. I have known people to be approached and frightened by as well as bitten and injured by everything from Yorkshire Terriers to Great Danes and in between. So rather than labeling one breed ‘dangerous’ and requiring them all to be put down or some such extreme measures, why not look at the owners. If someone is not capable of training their dog to behave well and not be aggressive, or someone who deliberately trains their dog to be overly aggressive and vicious, then maybe it is they who should be punished, not the dog. Instead of euthanizing thousands of dogs because they are of a speciﬁc type, why not evaluate whether these dogs have been trained properly and are indeed capable of being a part of society at their owner’s side before having them put down. I realize having a big dog run up to you is scary, I have had it happen more than once myself. But the biggest thing is that much like judging people, you can’t do so by size or stature or colour. One must wait until they know a person’s temperament before deciding if they’re worthy of interaction, so why not evaluate dogs in the same way? If someone blindfolded you and told you to pet 20 dogs and you got licks and kisses from all of them, or got bitten by all of them, could you really actually tell the difference between breeds? I didn’t think so.

In the case of the gentleman who wrote the letter, yes it sounds as if the owners were a little too careless with their dog, regardless of breed, and maybe that is the information that should be reported - not the fact that they own a dog of a ‘dangerous breed.’ To continue and say that the ownership of ‘large dogs’ should be discouraged is a preposterous idea. How many people own Great Danes, Mastiffs, Golden Retrievers, Bernese Mountain dogs etc. and have them trained properly? Perhaps these people live on farms and rely on their dogs to keep away coyotes because of their size and stature? What about those who have loving and calm dogs who weigh upwards of 150 lbs. but curl up and sleep at their owners’ feet out of love and adoration for their masters? This is what you want discouraged? He claims that the dog who attacked him was a pit bull and then continues to say that the dog was a 140 lb. beast, yet pit bulls typically don’t break the 100 lb. mark unless they are severely obese. So let’s not go ahead and ban all ‘dangerous dogs’ but the dangerous and careless owners who allow their dogs to be less than they are capable of being by not training them properly. Maybe we should arm ourselves against the owners, and let our four-legged companions be.

Catherine Leland Red Deer

Another opinion on dogs I have to agree with your letter from Mark Gaboury. I had a similar thing happen to me in Devon and when I reported it to the peace ofﬁcer there it’s the same old. Unless the dog actually bites you there is nothing they can do despite the fact that the dog frightened you. And I was under the understanding that if a dog was not on a leash in the City that was breaking a bylaw? It always seems to be the way nowadays -- one law for one person and another way to bend the law for someone else. I also agree with the smoking ban and the way Mark makes his point. So to stop a lot of issues with dogs who attack or get a thrill from it, shouldn’t dogs

be muzzled when out in public? Now this will really madden the dog owners. That being said I am a dog owner myself and would have no problems with muzzling my dog. How many people or animals a year are attacked by other nasty dogs for no reason? At least that way other people’s dogs are safe, children would be safe as would everyone. I am a responsible dog owner and that’s where the issues lies when people are not. It’s not the dog’s fault, it’s the owner’s. But as I say the law is bent for different people. Very sad I must say.

Tracy Dodd Red Deer

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Council supports dandelion control options BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express City council has opted to take a closer look at dandelion control in Red Deer after reviewing a Notice of Motion at this week’s meeting. Councillor Frank Wong introduced the Notice of Motion in June. It seeks an enhanced level of service for dandelion control, and it was initially recommended to council that alternate service levels be developed and presented for their consideration at the time of the 2013 budget debate. It could then be considered in context of the entire City budget.

But Wong wanted to see steps taken sooner. He presented several emails from concerned citizens and said he had ﬁelded several phone calls about the issue as well. Others are wary of the City stepping up strategies to combat dandelions. Councillor Dianne Wyntjes said she would like to see a report of healthier options that would be available for dandelion control. “I know the chemicals certainly aren’t the best option anymore in terms of the health hazards. But we are known for our green and clean City. We are Red Deer, not ‘yellow deer’. So I would ask for a report in terms of the options that are available,” she said. Councillor Lynne Mulder

said she is supportive of the motion, but wanted to make sure council was doing the right thing in terms of selecting the correct control methods. Councillor Cindy Jefferies also pointed out that with the City’s lack of spraying, there are more citizens privately using chemical control on their own property to control dandelions. Ultimately, everyone supported the motion except for Wong, who was disappointed that action couldn’t take place sooner. Council was told that dandelion spaying that currently does take place covers 180 acres mainly along arterial roads, said Trevor Poth, parks superintendent. He said the best time to spray for dande-

lions would be late in September and into early October before the ﬁrst frosts which also allows for about half the amount of pesticides that would normally be required. It was decided alternatives be presented for consideration at the time of the midyear budget review, which is set for Aug. 20. Prior to any spraying, it would be prudent to seek public consultation and learn about various options, said Mayor Morris Flewwelling. “I don’t think we can do anything until we get the report,” he said. “August 20 is about as fast as we can expect a report and council’s consideration.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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COURT BRIEFS MALLEY RESERVES PLEA IN COURT The man accused of ďŹ rst-degree murder had his case heard in Red Deer court on Monday. Brian Malley, 55, who was released on $10,000 bail and ordered to live with his wife and mother-in-law in Edmonton last month, is charged with ďŹ rst-degree murder, causing an explosion of an explosive substance likely to cause serious bodily harm, death or serious damage to property and sending or delivering to a person an explosive device. The explosion occurred inside Victoria Shachtayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence on Nov. 25th in Innisfail. The incident occurred after a package was delivered to the residence which RCMP conďŹ rmed was the source of the explosion. Malley was arrested in Red Deer on May 25th. Shachtay, 23, was disabled and in a wheel chair from a car collision. She was also a single mother to a seven-year-

POLICE BRIEFS YOUTH CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED BREAK AND ENTER A City youth has been charged after allegedly breaking into a residence. On July 9 at 5 a.m. Red Deer City RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter to a residence in the Westpark neighbourhood. The male suspect entered the home while the family slept. A female family member woke up and encountered the culprit and a brief altercation ensued before he was able to ďŹ&#x201A;ee. Red Deer City RCMP were assisted by a police dog team, who tracked and located the suspect. A 16-year-old Red Deer male, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with one count of break and enter.

RCMP INVESTIGATES SHOOTING IN CITY On July 4 at 7:30 p.m. Red Deer City RCMP responded to a complaint of shots ďŹ red in the area of 49th Ave. and 54th St. RCMP attended the location and determined that multiple shots were ďŹ red and one person had been shot. It is believed that an altercation between two groups of people, who are known to each other, led to the shooting. The 29-year-old male victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Edmonton with non-life threatening injuries. RCMP believe the incident began on the east side of Gaetz Ave. just north of the Mohawk on 54th St. Two groups of people met up; the victim and three unidentiďŹ ed males and another group of males when some sort of altercation ensued. One of the groups took off running south past the Mohawk then turned east on to the north side of 54th St. and were followed by the victim and the three other

males. Several shots were ďŹ red and the victim was shot at this time. The victim and three other men departed in a gold or beige coloured Chrysler 300. The victim was brought to Red Deer Regional Hospital in the car and dropped off. RCMP are looking to speak to the who were with the victim and are asking they contact Red Deer City RCMP. They are also looking to speak to the driver of a gold Jeep Cherokee that was parked in the Salvation Army parking lot at the time of the shooting. Anyone with information can call Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Canine caution in light of recent dog bite BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Charges have been laid against a City dog owner after a recent incident involving her 10-year-old Border Collie and a child. Jean Winter has been charged with owning a dog that caused serious injury to person after her dog bit a child while the child was visiting her home. “There is a possibility that the owners may have the dog voluntarily put down, which would mean the City wouldn’t have to pursue an aggressive dog designation,” said Duane Thomas, animal control ofﬁcer. An aggressive dog designation, if the dog is not euthanized, would include provisions such as the dog not being outside unattended, being in a locked kennel if in the yard, walking with a muzzle, not entering off leash areas, attending behavioural training and alerting the insurance company that there is an aggressive dog on the premises. “It’s really hard to tell what exactly happened at this point because nobody was physically watching the incident to know what provoked the dog.” The incident took place on June 9 where two-year-old Mikenna Fitzpatrick was bitten in the face while her family was visiting friends. The dog was quarantined for the required 10-day period to determine whether there was a medical issue. Thomas said there are things that people can do to make their children more canine-cautious as well as knowledgeable. “In most cases if it’s a strange dog with no owner it’s better just not to approach it whatsoever.” However, if the owner is present Thomas said children do still need to be taught not to reach over a dog’s head to pet it, as that can sometimes mean something to the dog that they don’t like. “If a dog has its tail between its legs or is not looking at you, again you’re just better off not to approach it.” Thomas said to look for signs of a friendly or excited

dog including the tail wagging and ears perked up while the dog is looking at you and not away. “If a dog approaches you you’re always better off to ignore it and let him sniff you before you react and determine if it’s friendly or not,” said Thomas. Thomas said it is important to educate children in regards to how to approach a dog, and how to react if and when a dog approaches you.

“The main thing too is for dog owners to make sure that if they have company or people coming over that their dog is not in an area where they can show aggression.” Thomas said if owners know their dog is aggressive or otherwise unpredictable to simply put them in the yard, another room, or in a kennel. The Fitzpatrick family’s case will be heard in court July 23. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

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Safe Harbour reaches five-year milestone BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express An organization that is committed to helping the City’s homeless recently celebrated its five-year anniversary. Safe Harbour, located at 5246 53 Ave., opened its doors July 4, 2007. The Safe Harbour Society, the Residential Society of Red Deer and the Central Alberta Housing Society amalgamated in 2007. Safe Harbour operates three shelter programs in the City including People’s Place, Winter Inn and the Mats program. They also have a 20-bed non-medical detox centre as well as four houses in the City that support clients. They also have a successful Aboriginal program among others. “Five years ago we were moving into our current location, we were starting to operate and get our bearings. That was a period of significant growth. Since then we’ve really focused on getting the programs that we operate and making sure they are the best they can be,” said Kath Hoffman, executive director. “We also finished a business plan and set our strategic plan for the next five years and we’ve hired a consultant to come in and evaluate all of our programs. “We had an opportunity to negotiate a contract with Alberta Health Services.

AADAC (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission) was our former funder. We’d been operating on their old contract until this past year. For the ﬁrst time ever we have a funder giving us three-year funding. That was cause for huge celebration for us. “Truly when I look back at these ﬁve years I look at the incredible journey our staff has taken. They have been challenged, they’ve had to not take things personally, to lose expectations, to open their hearts, to step out with compassion and I am so amazed at how consistently kind they are. It seems like an easy simple sentence, but I know the struggles.” Last year, Hoffman had the opportunity to go to the Betty Ford Center for a week and participate in training there. “It was great to go to see the facility and the programs that they operate there. I was struck in particular with their family program. A lot of times when people think about Safe Harbour, they think only detox and they also think of individuals. We know better than that. Everyone that comes here is part of a family,” said Hoffman. “When we have guests come and stay with us, one of the top goals is reconnection with family. Everyone here that is disconnected wishes it wasn’t so. “We also recognize how much their fam-

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ily members need help, support and understanding too. We don’t just serve individuals.” Over the last five years, officials with Safe Harbour have worked hard to help the community understand the work they are doing. “We can certainly understand how the community was feeling (five years ago). Everyone I talked to wanted a detox centre in Red Deer and they knew we needed shelters in Red Deer but they maybe necessarily didn’t want to be beside them. I can understand that,” said Hoffman. “I can speak confidently that we have been a welcome neighbour in this area. We provide 24-hour staff so we have good community watch. We have good relationships with our neighbours. “Like anything when people become accustomed to it and see what it really is and understand that this is a place for people to go. We are not bringing them here. They are already here; we are just providing that place of welcome and connection. “In the past five years we have certainly learned a lot and our community has learned a lot. Compassion comes from understanding.” Meanwhile, there continues to be a waiting list for people seeking treatment at the detox centre. Last year the detox centre served more than 260 people while all three shelter programs saw 800 different people come through.

“When you primarily serve the homeless, the services and programs you offer have to provide that space of welcome and connection and also recognize these guys not only struggle to get into detox but they are also homeless. To have those shelters and detox together help us serve those people. We may be turning them away from detox but maybe we can get them into Mats for the night or to People’s Place. We can help them know where to go while they wait.” Hoffman added the City has made great strides in helping to combat homelessness in Red Deer and Safe Harbour continues to work with the community on the plans to end homelessness. “In those plans is the idea of reducing shelter numbers with the idea people will be housed. We are working a lot with the City and the province to recognize this is a complex group of people with a variety of complex needs. It can take some time,” she said. Moving forward Hoffman said Safe Harbour would like to offer residential treatment. “We’re working with the City and the rest of the community on taking a picture of Central Alberta and our addictions services and looking at the areas that we think we need to pay attention to. We’ll jump in where we feel we ﬁt best.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Potter’s Hands asks for help to continue helping others BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Potter’s Hands Ministries Christian Church and Kitchen has been helping those less fortunate since 1998 and would like to continue doing so in a new location. Recently, they received a donation of a larger space that allows them to seat upwards of 400 people for their Sunday services, an improvement over the previous 180. The new building is located at 5202 - 53 Ave. in Red Deer. Potter’s Hands also serves about 800 meals on eight separate occasions each week to Central Albertan’s who ﬁnd themselves in unfortunate situations. “Having a new and larger building means that other people living in Central Alberta who may wish to join us can do so,” said Len Nederlof, co-chair of the new building fundraising committee with Potter’s Hands. Nederlof’s co-chair, Hilly Nederlof, said looking back on the transformed lives as a result of Potter’s Hands they can’t help but think that there is so much more that needs to be done. The new building needs approximately $175,000 in renovations to upgrade it so that it meets current building codes and becomes a suitable location for congregational purposes. For this reason, Potter’s Hands is asking for the public’s help. “Thanks to so many

people and businesses in Central Alberta we have already raised $32,000 so an additional $118,000 is needed at this time,” said Hilly. The Kitchen serves meals Mondays through Saturdays but Len and Hilly said it is not only a place that provides food for the hungry and homeless but also a place of safety, peace and friendship to all those who enter. The Kitchen is located at 5935 - 51 St. Potter’s Hands Ministries is also regularly involved in the community through other assistance programs and organizations. They offer ﬁnancial support for people entering registered drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs and are also engaged with the Lazarus House which is a program for several men at a time providing housing and teaching them life skills. A Lazarus House for women is also planned for the future and Potter’s Hands will more than likely be involved with that too. Located next door to the Kitchen is the Art Centre which Potter’s Hands remains involved with. The Art Centre encourages men and women to use their artistic skills and talents with the proceeds from the sales of their art going 100% to the artist. “We have found some people who live on the street are artistically talented, but they need a place to develop their skills. The Art Centre provides a place and supplies for them to

LOOKING UP - From left, Iris Moore and Jody Bolwijn, volunteers for Potter’s Hands Ministries, paint the ceiling where the new Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express sanctuary will be in the new church. use their skills to produce art that is often offered for sale for their own proﬁt to help them make their way in life,” said Len. Located at 5017 - 49 St. is the Solid Ground Cafe which is used to daily teach employees work ethics and life skills with a goal to have them become valuable and productive members of society. “What started out 12 years ago with a few families and young people who were interested in doing something about homelessness and hunger in downtown Red Deer has developed into a congregation of 200 or more dedicated to

helping people battle their demons and addictions,” said Hilly. Potter’s Hands is a registered charitable organization and Central Albertans can help by making monetary contributions to the Potter’s Hands Minis-

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‘Bard on Bower’ gears up for summer shows BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Prime Stock Theatre is gearing up for Shakespeare performances on the outdoor stage at Bower Ponds. Macbeth runs July 26-28 and Aug. 1, 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. There is also a performance on July 29 at 2 p.m. This familiar story find new roots in Northern Ireland during the 1970s where the nationalists are as religious as they are superstitious; they are fighting in the streets to get out from under the thumb of British rule, and there’s no reason to hesitate to throw that Molotov cocktail when you can save your own soul in confession. The Taming of the Shrew will also be presented, with shows set for July 19-21, 25, 29 and Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are also set for July 28 and Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. The battle of the sexes will be played out in a contemporary Canadian city where patriarch Baptista Minola runs a cafe in Little Italy - when he’s not distracted by the none too simple task of marrying off his daughters, the well sought after Bianca - but not before a suitor is found for her older sister Kate who is far from keen on being defined by her relation-

ship status. Obviously, these renditions aren’t what some would ﬁrst think of when considering a Shakespearean production, but that’s part of keeping them exciting and attractive to modern audiences. “Traditional is a scary word that is often brandished at any artist who attempts anything newly revealing or inspiration-

choose indiscreetly or who fear their inadequacy. “That remains timeless.” The 2012 Bard On Bower ensemble includes Jennifer Cocolicchio, Cam Chapman, Tori Grebinski, Lisa Heinricks, Dylan Hopkins, Martin Kvapil, Nicole Leal, Alex Mackie, Andres Moreno, Drue Oliver, Nate Rehman, Tara Rorke, Matthew Taylor, Jarrett Viczko, Harry Woods, Silve

“AS A PERFORMER OR THEATRE PRACTITIONER, WORKING ON SHAKESPEARE REPRESENTS A TRUE CHALLENGE IN COMMUNICATION OF COMPLEX IDEAS, RICH CHARACTERS, AND TIMELESS STORIES WRAPPED UP IN VIBRANT IMAGERY AND LANGUAGE” THOMAS USHER al,” explained director Thomas Usher. “We know that Shakespeare himself only wrote ‘new’ works - although most were based upon existing tales or stolen from other ‘traditional’ works in the European cannon of plays. “Some of the most inspired versions of Shakespeare have been those who have re-visioned his work with acute attention to the themes of the times.” Usher said that at its root, Macbeth deals less with ‘evil’ that makes men do things, and more with the evil that men do who

Materi and Anna Pinder. The adventure was launched in 2010 with the initial planning to host a series of summer performances on the newly renovated Civic stage at Bower ponds, said Usher. “We honestly believed that Red Deer would beneﬁt from an outdoor theatrical event which would ﬁll the delicious summer evenings that Central Alberta can enjoy in late July and early August,” he said. “We chose to present two plays in repertory over a three-week period to enable keen audiences

to attend a live performance of either play on a variety of days, to allow word of mouth to build and to ensure a run which would take into account the vagaries of Red Deer weather.” The ﬁrst season featured The Comedy of Errors and Much Ado About Nothing through a very wet summer, and “One which was enjoyed immensely by the resident mosquito population.” Still, it was well received and that audience was polled as to what productions they would like to see next. The top choices were Macbeth and Taming of the Shrew. There is no charge to attend the shows, but donations are welcome. “We wish to make Bard on Bower a summer destination event for Red Deer, and to foster the support of the community and the province at large,” said Usher. “Red Deer is big enough for dreamers yet; there are citizens who are enthusiastic to pour their entrepreneurial hearts into presenting public events that can entertain and inspire and employ the talents of Red Deer’s hidden artist heroes. “As a performer or theatre practitioner, working on Shakespeare represents a true challenge in communication of com-

plex ideas, rich characters, and timeless stories wrapped up in vibrant imagery and language,” he said. “To attempt to deliver 16th century English dramatic literature in a way that is comprehensible and engaging requires boundless courage and skillful delivery. At Bard, we hope to make the works of Shakespeare much more fun and interesting to the average citizen. We believe there is a market to revisit these classic stories in the unique setting that Bower provides. “We mostly hope that our audience will take away the sense of fun that discovering a new world can offer, and recognize in themselves the thrill that live performance permits. We hope that they will in some small way recognize just how relevant the playwright can become to their own lives. We hope that they develop a desire to see more.” Meanwhile, Bard on Bower is offering the public an opportunity to help fund this year’s festival via a popular web site. The ‘Indiegogo campaign’ can be found at www.indiegogo.com/bardonbower. For more information, Prime Stock Theatre Company can be found online at www.primestocktheatre.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS Women’s Outreach Annual Golf Tournament runs July 12 at the Alberta Springs Golf Resort. Registration is at 8 a.m.; tee-off is at 9 a.m. with steak dinner to follow. There will also be a silent auction. The funds generated from this event will go toward supporting over 17 programs and services offered by the Women’s Outreach. Our programs focus on ending family violence and poverty by supporting people in their pursuit of a safer, healthier and more secure life. We also provide second stage housing to women and their children escaping domestic violence and abusive situations. For more information, call 403-347-2480. The Memorial Society of Red Deer & District is seeking a volunteer for morning (9-12) shifts. Duties may vary from answering the phone to helping clients needing information. Training provided. Please call Ruth @ 403-3464636 ext 109 or email info@memorialsocietyrd.ca or drop by the ofﬁce (4728-Ross St.) Monday, Wednesday or Friday (9-12). Red Deer College hosts summer Art and Fine Craft workshops. Series 2012 features artists and instructors from around the world. Series is a residential arts program at RDC that offers weeklong courses in a variety of mediums from painting to printmaking, drawing and sculpture, glassblowing, bead-making, metal-smithing, ceramics, photography, welding, bronze casting and more. The workshops run through to Aug. 3. The summer workshop attracts internationally renowned instructors to Central Alberta each year. A highlight of every week is the Monday evening instructor presentations where each instructor will showcase their art or craft. Individuals can register at www.rdc.ab.ca/series or by phone at 403-357-3633. The Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta (5406C 43rd St.) is seeking volunteers for morning (10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) and afternoon (12:15 – 3 p.m.) shifts. Duties vary from cleaning

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equipment, h helping clients needing equipment, equipme warehouse and phoning. For more information, call Iris at 403-356-1678 ext. 22 or email iris.lendingcupboard@ shaw.ca, visit our web site www. lendingcupboard.ca or stop by Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. We are in a reorgani-zational stage with the Pipe Band at this point in time. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to contact us at 403-782-7183. Practices

garden offers Elaine, a Sherwood Park artist, the colours, shapes, spaces, values and movements that herald an emotional reaction to the world around us with all ﬁve of our senses. Registrations are now being accepted for the Berry Architecture Wellness Ride in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Central Alberta Brain Injury Society. This supported bicycle ride event will take place on Aug. 25. Participants can choose between a 50 km or 100 km route in Central Alberta. This is an excellent ride for experienced and inexperienced bikers. For more information check out www.wellnessride.ca or call 403-342-2266. All proceeds

information, call 403-340-3511. Children will have a chance to step back to rural Alberta in the 1920s as Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site introduces summer day camps which run July 11 and 25, and Aug. 8 and 22. The house, near Markerville, was the home of Icelandic poet Stephan G. Stephansson who settled in the area in 1889. Registration is required, and can be made by calling 403-728-3929 or emailing stephans-son.house@gove.ab.ca. Central Alberta singles dances will be held July 14, July 28, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 at the Penhold Hall. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 8:30 p.m.

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are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and new members will start in September. The Harris-Warke Gallery has announced its next exhibit, ‘Little to Wish for’, an installation by Aly Bowd. Aly is a graduate of Red Deer College’s Visual Art program and received her BFA (ceramics) from Alberta College of Art and Design in 2011. She has exhibited throughout the Prairie provinces as well as in Canberra, Australia. ‘Little to Wish for’ runs until July 28. The Harris-Warke Gallery is situated in Sunworks in downtown Red Deer at 4924 Ross St. For more information contact Paul Boultbee at 403-597-9788. Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Flower Scapes: Recent Works by Elaine Tweedy held in the Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library through to Aug. 19. A summer’s

from this event will support local community programming. Bottle Drive To Launch A.M.H.O.L.A. (Alberta Mental Health On Line Association). Call 1-888888-9807 ext. 40135 if you have bottles we can pick up for our bottle drive launch fundraiser. Community Health Links resources for all mental health and other health-related social services providing a safe and supportive online community for persons with mental illness, and their supporters. Sunnybrook Farm Museum is accepting registrations for their pioneer-themed day camp experience for kids ages ﬁve to 11. Camps run through to Aug. 31 and cost $175 per week or $40 per day. Children will take part in fun farm activities including learning to feed chickens, make butter, cook on a wood stove and more. Weekly ﬁeld trips are also planned. For more

Members and invited guests only. New members welcome. Call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440 for more. Free Westerner Days BBQ at Living Stones Church, July 18th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call the church ofﬁce at 403-347-7311. The Learning Disabilities Association – Red Deer Chapter is accepting registrations for ongoing multi-disciplinary tutoring, oneon-one developed speciﬁcally for learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and other conditions. Contact Carmen at 403-3403885 or by email at programs@ LDRedDeer.ca for more information. Visit www.LDRedDeer.ca. Meat draw every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Red Deer Elks Lodge. 403-346-3632. The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Museum are presenting their

annual Lunch at the Farm event between noon and 3 p.m. on July 25, Aug. 8, Aug. 29 and Sept. 12. Enjoy lunch and musical entertainment. Cost is $10 per person. Drop-ins are welcome, larger groups may with to reserve a table by calling 403-340-3511. The Dickson Store Museum will be hosting a Thrilling Thursday on July 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the museum. The theme for this event is Wizards, Merlins, and Magic. There will be crafts, games, and of course magic. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. The third annual Sunday Afternoon at the Museum will also be held on July 29 commencing at 2 p.m. at the Dickson Store Museum. Enjoy live music, readings, and a one act play. Admission is free, donations greatly appreci-ated. Also, the Teddy Bear Picnic will held at the Dickson Store Museum on Aug. 2 from 10:30-1:30 p.m. Bring along your family and your favorite furry friend to participate in crafts, games, and the ever famous bear hunt. Admission is a toonie, which includes the lunch. Registration is required. For more information and to register call 403-728-3355. For more infor-mation call 403-728-3355. Hidden Treasures Yard Tour in Lacombe & County – Guided bus tour on Aug. 2nd, three tour times to choose from; 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $18 or $16 (members) per seat which are available at Hannas Seeds (5039-49th St. in Lacombe.) For more information contact Vivian @ 403-782-7226, Lacombe & District Garden Club. ‘Art in the Garden’, presented by The Spirit of Art Group, runs Aug. 18. Several gifted artists will come together to celebrate art, life, creativity and wonder in a peaceful garden setting. Refreshments will be served at the event, which will feature ﬁne art, performing artists and musicians. For more information, email spiritofclay@hotmail.com. Come to our annual dance at Innisfail Legion Hall Aug. 18. Two bands, Hot Spur and Randy Hillman, will be playing continuous music from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. This dance is open to everyone. No advance tickets

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Fritzel at 403-392-4844. ‘Country Gospel in the Park’ Music Weekend is planned for Sept. 7-9 at Blackfalds All-Star Park. This event is hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. and a Church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, RR 4, Christine Kelly, Freedom Seekers, The Lamontagnes, The Ta-pleys, Joshua Ridge, Dawna Bran Connier, Re Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Nancy Unsworth, Victoria Street, Three and Company, Potters Clay, New

cost for groups or businesses who want to participate. Contact Chris at 403-347-2776. The Taoist Tai Chi Soci-ety™ is conducting a Healthy Recovery class is every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class is for people recovering from surgery or stroke and people with chronic illness such as Parkinson’s Disease, MS arthritis, ﬁbromyalgia, etc. This class is intended to complement medical treatment, not to replace it. The class is located at Bay C16 5580 45 St. 403-346-6772.

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SEMINARS Cosmos Rehabilitation Society, which supports individuals living with a developmental disability, mental illness, brain injury, physical disability, and or sensory impairment, has lots of free workshops coming up including Personal Safety, Stress Management, Grief, Handling Change, Communication and Self-Esteem. 403-343-0715. The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories in Red Deer has a learning opportunity for the New Year; Heads Up for Healthier Brains Lunch and Learn. There is no

Session through to Aug. 24. $130 for 11 weeks. Drop-ins welcome. Annual Sum-mer Yoga Intensive ‘Cultivating Calm during the Winds of Change’ July 2 - 8. Call 403-350-5830. Email: info@reddeeryoga.ca. On the web: www.reddeeryoga.ca. Lacombe Kozy Korner has weekly dinner meetings on Tuesdays starting at noon. Hot meals, desserts, coffee and tea for $7. 403-782-6216. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary is holding their annual spring potluck supper at 6 p.m. at the Red Deer Legion. No general meetings will be held July and August. Next general meeting is on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Please call Harry - 403-598-5331 before noon on General Meeting days if you require a ride to the meetings. Red Deer Elks (BPOE #85) meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month

Canadian culture and life in our community. For ESL Level 1 and 2 the sessions are held on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; for ESL Level 3 and 4 on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location is the Immigrant Centre #202, 5000 Gaetz Ave. Contact Elzbieta at 403-346-8818 to register or for more information. Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area. Blackfalds United Church Youth Group takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Please check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 for more information.

Red Deer Celiac Support Group our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. For information please call Fay at 403-347-3248 or Clarice at 403-341-4351. Meeting Schedule for 2012 – Sept. 18, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20. CAPS – Central Alberta Photographic Society meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month September to May (excluding December) at the Dawe in activity room #3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for socialization, meeting is from 7-9 p.m. CAPS offers monthly a variety of speakers, workshops, monthly assignments and twice yearly competitions and an opportunity for socialization with photographers of all levels. For more information visit centralalbertaphotographicsociety.com. Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our ut-most to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the ﬁeld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occasional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from members who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome! Pioneers: Meet old and new friends at the Pioneer Lodge on the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. Entertainment and lunch. Call 403-3438487 for more information. An Amputee Support Group Meeting, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Asso-ciation at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. 403-357-3671.

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Local author releases new poetry collection Floyd Van Slyke featured in book launch this week at Red Deer Public Library BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deer resident Floyd Van Slyke has discovered a terriﬁc new means of self-expression via his poetry, and he’s launching a new collection July 12 at the Red Deer Public Library. Van Slyke will be reading selections from The Hammer Strap during the event, set to begin at 7 p.m. in the Snell Gallery in the downtown branch. Van Slyke, 86, was encouraged to begin writing by his friend and renowned author, the late Robert Kroetsch. Both men were born and raised in Heisler, Alberta and knew each other since childhood. They always stayed in touch until Kroetsch’s death in June of 2011. “My book is really about two boys growing up – Robert Kroetsch and myself,” explains

Van Slyke during a recent chat about his book. The two graduated from high school in Red Deer in 1944, and Kroetsch went on to earn several degrees and garner a reputation as an accomplished novelist, poet and non-ﬁction writer. Van Slyke married in 1948, and he and his Laura established a farm and started raising their family. The years were busy as he was active in the community in several ways including serving local cooperatives. And along with grain farming, he and his family focused on egg production as well. Over time, Van Slyke became increasingly involved with egg marketing organizations at the provincial, national and international levels. He was active with the family farm until recently. And that’s about when the idea

to start writing was sparked. “Over the last few years, we would talk about the old days,” he recalls of conversations with Kroetsch during the initial stages of developing his new creative outlet. “He would say ‘Floyd, you have a lot of good stories and you had better start writing them down.’ “I told him that I didn’t write – maybe a couple of limericks now and then,” remembers Van Slyke with a warm smile. But Kroetsch began to tutor his friend and a gift for sharing stories and impressions in poetry form began to surface. (One of the book’s poems, the engaging Old Home Town, is dedicated to Kroetsch). “He told me I had a good way with words, and that I should keep my words simple; use everyday language and get my feelings in there also.” To Kroetsch, it was

all about writing from one’s own base of experience; one’s vantage point in life. Another acclaimed local writer, Leslie Greentree also helped Van Slyke as he carefully honed his skills. He also credits his daughter Wendy Klassen with helping him bring it all together as well. There is no question he has a knack for painting pictures with his words. Right from the collection’s ﬁrst poem, The Hammer Strap, readers are carried back to images of Van Slyke’s childhood on the Alberta prairies. That ‘picturesque’ sensibility continues with such ﬁne highlights as Haying Time and the compelling nature of Early School Years which also touches on the appalling realities of war. The impact and at times downright devastating effects of ‘development’ are also explored and

questioned within the descriptive, raw tapestries of Precious Farmland and Mother Nature’s Way. And the reﬂective, heartfelt poignancy of Laura’s Trees reveals an even more personal side to Van Slyke. Meanwhile, he’s found writing poetry to be a wonderful new means of expressing himself. “I write from my emotions,” he explains, and describes how The Hammer Strap taps into a range of experiences and subject matter from politics, childhood memories and growing old to pain, romance and love. “It’s a way of expressing some of my feelings, my hurts and my happiness. I can put it on paper. I’m not sure how clear it all is, because poetry can be a bit nebulous – but that’s what makes it interesting.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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SHARING STORIES – Red Deer resident Floyd Van Slyke will be reading selections from his new book of poetry entitled The Hammer Strap during a book launch July 12 at the Red Deer Mark Weber/Red Deer Express Public Library downtown.

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CITY BRIEFS EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Everything old is new again with the pilot summer neighbourhood playground program, Activ Kidz. Across the City, six neighbourhood park sites will host this week-long program for children six to 12 years old. Activ Kidz promotes active living and sport discovery; exploring natural outdoor spaces; creative and artistic expression; building connections to their community; making new friends and having lots of fun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Activ Kidz marks the return of kids playing at their local playground during the summer,â&#x20AC;? said Pauline Mousseau, neighbourhood community development coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program will help kids feel connected to their local park amenities, the natural environment and other children near where they live, which will help create active, healthy neighbourhoods.â&#x20AC;? Activ Kidz sites are Morrisroe Activity Centre, Recreation Centre, Riverside Meadows Activity Centre, Oriole Park Activity Centre,

West Park Activity Centre and Clearview Activity Centre. Children can only be registered in one program this summer at one location. The cost of the program is $25 per week or $5 per day drop in. For more information, visit www.reddeer.ca/activkidz.

WALK A BLOCK AND SAVE By walking a little further to work, motorists and people who work in the downtown core can save up to 45 cents per hour or $3.60 per day when they park outside the downtown core. As of July 3, an approximate increase of 15% came into effect for all City parking amenities. This includes parking meters, City-owned parking lots, and the rates for daily and monthly parking within Sorensen Station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been typical to increase parking rates every two to three years, and as the City of Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking rates have not been increased since June 2009, this increase will ensure that parking remains sustainable,â&#x20AC;? said Fred Dieno, parking coordinator.

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CLIMATE CHANGE ON CITYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RADAR Red Deer is one of 10 communities proďŹ led in a recent case study by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) for its work on climate change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Climate change is deďŹ nitely a key project moving forward, and we are pleased to be sitting among those 10 communities proďŹ led by the CIP. This opportunity to highlight the work we are doing reconďŹ rms that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re heading in the right direction,â&#x20AC;? said Nancy Hackett, environmental initiatives supervisor. Case studies were selected based on demonstrated community climate change adaptation planning actions in municipalities, the private sector and non-government organizations (NGOs). The case studies document processes and outcomes from a variety of communities across the Canada. The City has been working through an in-depth process with the Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) since September of 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are exploring the different types of climate impact we could potentially experience over the next 25 years, and determining what we can do to mitigate and adapt to this change.â&#x20AC;? The CIP Case Study enables planners in other municipalities and jurisdictions to hear what is being done in Red Deer and in other communities across Canada. All case studies, including Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are available at www.planningforclimatechange.ca. For more information about what the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing related to climate change

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EXPERIENCE ADVENTURES IN BELONGING Thinking of things to do this summer? Experience an adventure in your community with the recently released Adventures in Belonging Guide. The City of Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great Neighbourhoods Program invites residents to journey through the Adventures in Belonging Guide, developed with the assistance of Arts Ă la Carte, to enhance a sense of belonging and connectedness to the community. These adventures in arts, culture, and heritage; sports and recreation; local services; and information will help people see their communities differently. Once two activities have been completed under each of the four categories, you may enter into a draw for a prize pack by bringing your guide into select City facilities mentioned in the guide. Look for the Adventures in Belonging Guide at the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreation facilities, City Hall, and the Red Deer Public Library.

RDC STAFF ASSOCIATION CREATES ENDOWMENT The former Red Deer College Support Staff Association has created a $230,000 endowment fund for deserving students. In 2011, the RDC Support Staff Association joined the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). This left the former Association with a large sum of money collected over the years. After consulting with its membership it was de-

cided that the money would be used to impact students today and for years to come. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want others in our community to support their college,â&#x20AC;? says Shawn Deveau, chair of the local chapter of AUPE. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe legacy starts here. We are the frontline support working with students on a daily basis and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be missing the point if we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t step up to the plate and lead in giving.â&#x20AC;? The RDC Support Staff Legacy Endowment will provide six annual scholarships equaling $1,000 each, to be awarded starting in 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The decision by the support staff to invest generously in the success of our students, with a permanent endowment, reďŹ&#x201A;ects community leadership and their own commitment to RDC,â&#x20AC;? said Michael Donlevy, vice president, community relations.

lower beds to ensure patients donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall; hand rails to assist with walking and transfer aids assist in making the seniors stay shorter and more comfortable. The evening will be held at the Sheraton Red Deer and will include a beef dinner, rafďŹ&#x201A;es, a live and silent auction, a concert with CCMA awardwinner, Aaron Pritchett, and a barn dance with Dwain Sands & Brent McAthey. The live auction will feature Alberta raised beef, Palm Springs deluxe accommodations, and many other exciting items. Our rafďŹ&#x201A;e is for an exciting trip for two to Nashville with two tickets to the CMA Awards in November and $2,500 in spending money for travel plans. Tickets for only the concert portion of the evening are available through Ticketmaster at 403-340-4455 or www.ticketmaster.ca.

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The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation will be hosting the 18th Annual Cattle Round Up on Aug. 18 to raise funds for seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health in Central Alberta. This is where Central Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural and urban meet for a down home good time and to support a cause that affects everyone. Since its inception in 1994, more than $1.5 million has been raised for area health care facilities. The Red Deer Regional Health Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cattle Round Up has been able to assist the Red Deer Regional Hospital as well as other health care facilities in the surrounding area purchase much needed medical equipment. Funds raised at the 2012 Cattle Round Up will go towards purchasing equipment to assist with seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. While at the hospital,

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation granted the Red Deer Action Group Society $5,000 for the Subsidy Ride Program. Now in its fourth year, the program is a transportation cost reimbursement program for low-income residents of Red Deer and Sylvan Lake. Sheila Freeman, ofďŹ ce coordinator, said that claims have included travel for dialysis, specialist consultations in Edmonton and Calgary, Greyhound tickets to visit family and friends and other travel needs. Those wishing to apply to the program have to submit proof of income and travel receipts to receive reimbursement up to $150 in a calendar year.

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SMOKES AND PEAT A DANGEROUS MIX In 2011, ďŹ res started by smokers using plant pots as ashtrays caused over $1.1 million in residential losses. The City of Red Deer encourages residents to take proper precautions with planter pots in and around their home. The following tips will keep your family safe: do not use planter pots as an ashtray; keep an ashtray in areas where someone might be smoking around potted plants; if you have dead plants in pots in and around your home, discard them properly or take the soil from the pots and spread it in your yard or garden and keep your plants well watered and maintained.

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Program helps children learn bike skills BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Most children take to riding a bike at a very young age with a lot of help from their parents and some dedication. For children with special needs whether they be intellectual or physical disabilities, this skill takes some extra help, practice and a few more years. The You Can Ride Two bike program through Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre is new this year and saw a group of 12 students learn how to ride a bike. “It’s not about whether they can ride a bike by themselves when the program is done, it might take two or three years, but the skills they learn in the process add to their lives,” said Kitty Parlby, chair of the program. Parlby’s son took part in the program that ran from May to June and at age 15 has learned how to ride a bicycle for the ﬁrst time in his life. “This is great for our family because there are so few things we can do together physically because of the motor skills that come with autism, but this is something we can really do as a family,” said Parlby. She said the fact that her son can now get on his bicycle and go on trips with his family means the world to her because it’s something she never thought he would be able to do. “The way they taught him was great and they did it in ways I never thought of including taking the pedals off of the bike and just getting the kids used to balancing the bike before worrying about pedalling.” Children enrolled in the program took part in a comprehensive bike-riding course that started with the basics like learning to steer and stop to coordinating pedalling with looking straight ahead. “Next year we are doing it in conjunction with the kinesiology and adapted physical education students at the College,” said Jan Gervais, occupational therapist with Aspire involved with the You Can Ride Two program. The program started out for children with motor coordination disabilities and has since expanded to include some with intellectual disabilities. Melanie Harris, physical therapist with Aspire also involved with the program, said biking is kind of a right of passage for kids. “It’s something they can do with family and friends and

sometimes is more difﬁcult for the little guys in our class who have special needs.” She said being in a group of peers who all struggle with the ability to ride a bike encourages the other children and becomes “contagious” for the others.

The program will run again next year through Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre. For more information, visit www.aspirespecialneeds.ca or call 403-340-2606.

WOZNEY’S WHEELS - Emma Wozney, 9, continues to practice her two-wheeler bike riding skills that she learned through the Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre’s ‘You Can Ride Two’ bike program. Jan Gervais, occupational therapist for Aspire, helps Kirsten Palardy/Red Deer Express her keep balanced.

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Ofﬁcials step up awareness about West Nile BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express The province is stepping up its awareness campaign about ways to steer clear of the West Nile virus. “Summer is all about enjoying the outdoors. Unfortunately, summer also

brings exposure to mosquitoes,” said Dr. Gerry Predy, Alberta Health Services senior medical ofﬁcer of health. “Because some mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, it is important to try to avoid being bitten at all.” Whether gardening, golfing, ﬁshing or even just

relaxing outdoors, there are several tips Albertans should follow, including applying mosquito repellent with DEET, wearing long-sleeved, light-colored shirts and pants and wearing hats as well. Folks should also consider staying indoors at

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two quarter sections (NE and NW 24-38-2-5) located approximately 1 mile west of the Town of Sylvan Lake on Hwy 11.

ADOPT A LOCAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN BYLAW NO. 2012/18 to adopt a Local Area Structure Plan for Pt SE 3-36-28-4. The purpose of this Area Structure Plan is to facilitate the creation of one additional lot containing an existing farmstead on this property located approximately ½ mile north of the Town of Innisfail on the east side of Hwy 2A.

horses. The breeding season of the Culex tarsalis runs from mid-June to September. The risk of contracting West Nile virus increases during this period and peaks during August.

“WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION CAN CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS WITH DEBILITATING, LIFELONG EFFECTS, PARTICULARLY IN OLDER ADULTS. I URGE ALL ALBERTANS TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE BITE.” DR. GERRY PREDY, ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES After being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus, humans can develop West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome (formerly known as West Nile fever) and, occasionally, the more serious West Nile Neurological Syndrome. Some people who become infected with non-neurological syndrome show no symptoms at all. However, symptoms that could occur can include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, a skin rash, swollen glands and headaches.

For the small number of individuals who do develop the neurological syndrome, infection can lead to tremors, drowsiness, confusion, swallowing problems, high fever, unconsciousness, paralysis and even death. West Nile virus was first isolated in 1937 in the west Nile district of Uganda. Since then, there have been outbreaks in Egypt, Israel, South Africa, and in parts of Europe, Asia and North America. Last year, 102 cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in Canada. Looking back, 2007 saw quite a high incidence rate across the prairies which did include some travel-related cases – 320 in Alberta, 1,456 in Saskatchewan and 587 in Manitoba. Although no cases were reported in Alberta in 2011, Dr. Predy warns Albertans not to take the risk of West Nile virus lightly. “West Nile virus infection can cause severe illness with debilitating, lifelong effects, particularly in older adults. I urge all Albertans to continue to fight the bite.” For more information, visit www.fightthebite.info or call Health Link Alberta toll-free at 1-866-408-5465 (LINK). editor@reddeerexpress.com

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Ofﬁce, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass). The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanship of the County Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed bylaws. The hearing will be informal with persons wishing to speak being recognized through the Chair. Presenters will be requested to state their name and address for the record.

ADOPT A LOCAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN BYLAW NO. 2012/19 to adopt a Local Area Structure Plan for Pt NE 24-38-2-5 and Pt NW 24-38-2-5. The purpose of this Area Structure Plan is to facilitate the creation of one additional lot on each of the properties which will create a fourth parcel in each of the

If you prefer to submit comments on these bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the proposed Area Structure Plans and corresponding bylaws by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County ofﬁce located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular ofﬁce hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

DRUMMER BOYS - The drum line for the Red Deer Royals practices at Great Chief Park for an upcoming show Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express in Calgary.

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Stampede history across Central Alberta One of the most popular summer pastimes in Alberta are the annual rodeos and stampedes.

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DAWE With the centennial of the Calgary Stampede, there has been a lot of attention paid recently to the history of stampedes and rodeos. While the first Calgary Stampede was held in September of 1912, the first stampede in Alberta was organized in Raymond in 1902. Other communities also held summer and fall rodeo events. Nevertheless, it was Guy Weadick, the organizer of the 1912 Calgary Stampede, who successfully combined traditional rodeo with several of the entertainments he learned through his association with Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West shows. Because of financing problems, Weadick moved the 1913 Stampede from Calgary to Winnipeg. It was a flop. The outbreak of the First World War in 1914 resulted in a long hiatus in large-scale stampedes. However, smaller events continued to be held in such communities as Gleichen and Medicine Hat. In 1917, the first of the famous Hand Hills Lake stampedes was organized as a means of raising funds for the Red Cross. On July 23, 1918, the first annual Benalto Fair and Stampede was held, although the rodeo events

were limited to bucking horse competitions as well as horse racing. The second Calgary Stampede was held in 1919. It was dubbed the Victory Stampede because the terrible Great War was finally over. The celebration was a great success and prompted a number of other communities to hold similar stampedes and shows across the province. Red Deer also held a Victory Fair that year. However, the Red Deer Agricultural Society decided not to have rodeo events. Instead, the directors hired Lieutenant George Gorman, a former air force pilot, to provide aerial stunts and Red Deer’s first airplane rides. On July 7, 1920, the Hillsdown local of the United Farmers of Alberta held its first annual stampede on a site east of the Hillsdown post office (some 30 km east of Red Deer). The event was such a success that another was held the following year. An added attraction to the 1921 stampede was airplane passenger rides by Captain McCall of Calgary. On Labour Day, 1922, the first full-scale stampede and sports day was held in Red Deer at the fairgrounds. Events included bulldogging, roping contests, steer riding, horse bucking competitions, and various forms of horse racing. The weather was good and attendance was strong. In 1923, the third and most successful Calgary Stampede was staged. In September, the Red Deer Great War Veterans Association decided to organize a stampede in Red Deer as a fundraiser for a memorial hall. The show proved to be so popular that while

STAMPEDE ROOTS - Red Deer Elks Stampede parade on Ross Street, June 21, 1946. it was originally planned to last for two days, the event was expanded to three. The trophy for best all-round cowboy went to the famous Jim Ross of Pine Lake. In 1924, the Red Deer Fair decided to hold chuckwagon races, much like the ones held in Calgary the year before. The new attraction was a great success. The winners were Tom Lauder and Jim Bagley, who had won at the Calgary Stampede two weeks before. Jim Bagley then decided to hold a stampede and chuckwagon races on his ranch east of Red Deer. Large crowds turned out for the show. However, an attempt to hold another stampede in Red Deer at the beginning of September was a bust. Publicity was poor and many people felt that the location on the Banting farm (current site of the Red Deer College)

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was too far out of town. There was subsequently a long lull in the holding of stampedes in Red Deer, although places such as Benalto and Rocky Mountain House continued to hold successful annual events.

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It was not until June 1945, that the Red Deer Elks Lodge organized its ﬁrst annual stampede. This Elks Stampede was initially very popular. However, the Red Deer Fair also decided to reintroduce

chuckwagon racing. There did not seem to be enough local support for an annual summer fair, with nightly chuckwagon races, and a stampede. The last Elks Stampede was held in June 1949.

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Volunteering in Central Alberta Canadian Badlands Passion Play will be seen by over 14,000 this year. Volunteers are required for a variety of positions including bus greeter, ﬁrst aid team, ushers, ticket booth. If you are interested in volunteering for this renowned play contact volunteer.pplay@gmail.com or call 1-888823-2001 ext. 222 for information. Rainbow Society of Alberta grants wishes to children who have been diagnosed with chronic or life-threatening illness. Currently the society is looking for board members to help the organization grow. If you feel you have skills that would help, and are interested in joining, check the position descriptions on our web site at rainbowsociety.ab.ca or send an email to Craig Hawkins at craigh@rainbowsociety. ab.ca. Volunteer Red Deer is growing and is seeking a volunteer administrative assistant for nine-12 hours per week. It’s a great way to meet people, support volunteerism and add to your resume. Contact our ofﬁce at 403-346-4636 or email volunteerrd@cirsonline.ca. Like working with seniors? The Redwoods Retirement Residence in east Red Deer is looking for volunteers to help out in the activities area - calling bingo, visiting with residence or accompanying on outings. This is a wonderful opportunity to families to volunteer together. Contact Kathleen at 403-309-6333.

Women’s Outreach Society will be at Westerner Days Little Red Barn on July 20 and would like you to work with them as they help children with games and crafts. Shifts are three hours in duration. Contact Tina at 403-318-2321 or email tina.trowsse@ cawes. Adult Literacy Program at the Dawe Library is looking for volunteer tutors to assist students with reading, writing and speaking English or basic math skills. Students are from all walks of life and from many countries. Contact Lois at 403-3462533 or email lpostebby@rdpl.org. Arthritis Society Alberta and Northwest Territories is seeking leaders to present general and speciﬁc arthritis related information in their communities. Contact Liz at 1-800-321-1433 or email lkehler@ab.arthritis.ca. Bethany Care Society is seeking volunteers to provide clerical support to administrative staff and volunteers who are interested in enriching residents’ lives by helping to deliver recreational programs, volunteers to spend quality one-on-one time with residents and to assist with minor facility repairs and maintenance. Contact Doris at 403-357-3702 or email mackinnd@bethanycare.com. Blackfalds and District Victim Support Golf Tournament to be held July 19 is looking for interested people to help

with all aspects of the tournament. Registration, hole monitors, draw tickets etc. To help, call Denni at 403-392-0803 or email denniwentzell@shaw.ca. Canadian Blood Services welcomes new hospitality volunteers for their blood donor clinics. For those who are available during the daytime and enjoy helping others — this is a great opportunity! Contact Heather at 403-755-4334 or heather.rumbolt@blood.ca. Canadian Cancer Society is seeking leadership volunteers to organize and implement special annual special events including Relay For Life and Jail ‘N Bail. For more information call the Society at 403347-3662 or email reddeer@cancer.ab.ca. Canadian Mental Health needs volunteers to work at the Bargain Treasures Thrift Store. Join this supportive, fun, team orientated environment with ﬂexible hours. Contact Joyce at 403-342-2266 or email jneiman@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca. Central Alberta Brain Injury Society is seeking board members with an interest in helping the brain injured and their families to help plan the direction of programs and other initiatives; time commitment is two to three hours per month. Contact Jean at 403-350-7260 or email cabis@telus. net. Central

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ENTERTAINMENT Hedley to showcase latest tunes at Westerner Days Rock groups newest CD reflects the band’s tighter bonds of friendship Set to perform at Westerner Days on July 18, Vancouver-based rockers Hedley will be featuring tunes from their latest disc Storms, the band’s fourth CD. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.ca or at the Centrium box office. “There was a lot going on in our own lives, some pretty serious issues, but we found ourselves drawing strength from adversity and deciding to fight on,” says Jake Hoggard, the group’s singer and principal songwriter, who also produces two tracks on the disc. “We’re such a close band of brothers that when someone falls, you pick them back up, and what this record’s about is perseverance – storms can be absolutely wretched, but, in the end, even the worst of it comes to pass.” After forming in 2004, the band signed a deal with Universal Music Canada and released their self-titled debut. It wasn’t long before fans and critics took note, and there’s been no looking back since. They’ve landed three consecutive double-platinum certificates and had 10 straight videos reaching number one on the MuchMusic countdown. In 2010, Pollstar even named the act one of the 100 top touring artists in the world. Hoggard, however, says his group takes nothing for granted. “I never want to assume that because someone’s our fan, that they’ll love whatever we’re doing. I understand that no one has any obligation to listen. “We don’t make music because we want to. We make music because we have to, and I think that’s what the listener will take away from our (latest) album.” After playing together for nearly a decade, the group – with Dave Rosin on guitar, Tommy Mac on bass and Chris Crippin playing drums – is tighter than ever on

DIGGING DEEP - Vancouver’s Hedley is set to perform on July 18th on the Centrium stage at this year’s Westerner Days. Storms, and more groove-based. It’s something Hoggard credits to the group’s deepening personal relationships. “We’re brothers now and we feel far more unstoppable because we’ve been through a lot. We’ve been really angry with each other and unsure of our future together, but all of those elements make up the complexity of a family,” says Hoggard. “You can say, ‘through thick and thin,’ but it’s hard to practice that when you’re in the muck. On Storms, we found our energy by getting through the tough times – that’s what bonds you – and it

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pushed our song writing and our playing to a place where I don’t think it’s ever reached before.” Storms also features the unique and dynamic collaboration between Hoggard and Babyface, the Grammy-winning R&B superstar. “In the end, he was such a great and inspiring guy to work with. When it was over, he actually thanked me for letting him help out on one of my very favourite new songs. “This is a record that I think a lot of people are going to be able to live their life by – that things go up and down, but we have the

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strength within us to carry on,” Hoggard says. “I live and breathe every note on this album and want everyone to know that within us, we all have the constitution to endure.” Meanwhile, other entertainment slated for the Centrium stage at this year’s Westerner Days include country music veterans Sawyer Brown on July 19, Scottish rockers Nazareth on July 20 and country star Terri Clark who performs July 21. The Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA) and Westerner Park have also partnered together to provide some of

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Alberta’s aspiring country musicians with the opportunity to play at this year’s fair. Country musicians will be given the opportunity to showcase their music on the Midway Stage over the ﬁve-day event at 7 p.m. Admission prices for the Westerner Days Fair and Exposition are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, $8 for youth (13-17), $4 for children (six to 12) and there is no charge for kids ﬁve and under. For complete details of everything that will be a part of this year’s event, visit www.westernerdays.ca or call 403-343-7800. - Weber

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Gospel Music Celebration this weekend BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Featuring many top Southern Gospelstyled musical acts, the annual Canada’s Gospel Music Celebration runs at Westerner Park July 12-14. Events will be held at the Centrium, kicking off Thursday morning. Acclaimed groups hitting the stage this year include The Hoppers, the Booth Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, Potters Clay, Legacy 5, The Chaplaires, The Torchmen Quartet, The Blackwood Brothers, Keepers of the Faith, The Singing Hills and The Hunters. Other artists include The Young Street Vocal Band, Greater Vision and Sweet Presence. All evening performances begin at 6 p.m. There is also much to check out in the ex-

hibitors’ hall where artists set up shop to sell CDs, books and DVDs. “The event has got its own wheels,” said Wayne Dyck, president of the Canadian Gospel Music Celebration Inc. Many times, fans will purchase tickets without being aware of what performers are lined up. That speaks to the level of trust they have in the organizers, added Dyck. “It’s a weekend experience.” This year marks the 14th year for the event in Red Deer, although for the ﬁrst seven years it ran under a different name and was put together by a different organization. Dyck and Gordie Reimar took over operations seven years ago. And all along, fans have continued to enthusiastically support the festival. Nightly concerts attract anywhere between 3,500 to 4,000 people, he said, adding

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that Red Deer is an ideal location. The performers enjoy their time in Central Alberta as well. “To say they love it is an understatement.” Another popular aspect of the event is the daily Showcase Spectacular, which runs July 13 at 1 p.m. featuring Legacy V, The Booth Brothers and Greater Vision. On July 14 at 1 p.m., check out ‘A Family Gathering’ with the Collingsworth Family. Performances on both days take place in the Centrium. The Canadian Showcase runs Friday and Saturday at 3 p.m. with The Daae Family, The Singing Hills, Roset, Keepers of the Faith, Generations, The Banksons and Double Portion, among others. Known for their close family harmonies, original songs and sense of humour, The Singing Hills aim to inspire audiences through their personal, up-close presentation. The group, which currently consists of Roger and Patti Hill, three of their four daughters, Kari, Kelli and Kim and Kim’s husband Kevin Elias, has recorded over a dozen CDs. Since beginning full-time ministry in 1990, there have been many opportunities for the members of Double Portion to share the gospel message as well. They have appeared on the Grand Ol’

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Opry stage, were guest artists of the legendary Cash family and the largest county fair in the U.S.A. They have also performed numerous times at both the Artist Spotlight Showcase during the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky and the Canadian Gospel Music Celebration. Meanwhile, the Gospel Music Celebration also features morning chapel services which run at 9:30 a.m. in the Parkland Pavilion with Pastor Leon Throness. On Friday, The Hoppers will be providing the music and on Saturday morning, the Legacy V Quartet will be performing. To Dyck, who has been promoting Gospel music in Canada for several decades, the event is an ideal time for folks to come and hear some superb inspirational music that will boost their faith and provide some joy and hope along the way. He also wants to see the tradition continue by connecting with younger fans as well. “It’s ‘harmony’ music,” he said. “It’s also something we feel passionate about, and there is a tremendous need for it.” For more information about the event, call 1-800-410-0188 or visit www.gospelmusic.ca. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

meant as a fantasy and set in 1965, concerns two 12-year-olds (newcomers Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman). They are young lovers of a kind, who run off together on a sparsely inhabited island off New England. Bruce Willis is the local police chief, Frances McDormand and Bill Murray play Hayward’s parents and Edward Norton is the scoutmaster of the troop Gilman deserts. They are the buffoonish adults looking for the runaways. Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, Bob Balaban, even Harvey Keitel appear in minor roles. The starpower is interesting, but the movie is really about the two young lovers, who want to be married. Both are individuals and outsiders. He is an orphan and unliked by the rest of the scout troop.

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She is mature beyond her years, living with odd parents and can’t wait to leave home. While they are attractive and even appealing sometimes, there’s not enough substance there to make the story work. While it can be taken as an almost entertaining look at the foibles of youth or even as dread of approaching adulthood, Moonrise Kingdom is just too precious and self-aware to work. Rating: two deer out of ﬁve

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WHEELER weight belts have long been found in gyms across the world. But if you’re like many, you may not understand the purpose of weight belts. So why do those oversized hunks of leather wind up in every gym you’ve ever been in? Note: This article is meant to give you information on how to make a decision on whether to use a weight belt or not. The primary purpose of a weight belt is to allow the wearer to lift the maximum

amount of weight with the least risk of injury to the back. First, it does this by cutting down on stress placed on the lower back while lifting weights in a standing position. Second, the belt helps keep you from hyper-extending your back when performing overhead lifts. To get the most out of a weight belt, it has to be worn properly. It may be fashionable to wear your belt loosely and drooping over one hip, but if you’re going to wear a weight belt, it’s got to be tight. But remember - wearing a tight belt while you work out will make your workout seem a bit more difﬁcult and will also increase your blood pressure. As soon as you’re ﬁnished with a set of repetitions, you may want to loosen the belt until beginning the next set. This helps lower your blood pressure and allows you to work out longer. Now that you know a weight belt is there

to protect your back when lifting weights, you may be tempted to wear one every time you pick up a dumbbell. However, doing this is completely unnecessary. In fact, there are only two times you should wear a weight belt. Consider wearing a weight belt if you’re picking up some serious weight in the gym (or at home) or if you’ve suffered a back injury and are lifting weights. As helpful as a weight belt can be when lifting a heavy amount of weight, it can reduce your overall workout. Therefore, you shouldn’t use one if you don’t need it. Because the belt has a large role in stabilizing your mid-section while lifting weights, it also keeps your core from getting a thorough workout. So when your workout isn’t pushing your body to its absolute limits, don’t worry about the weight belt. Instead, concentrate on using proper form throughout your movements - form that will help

your body take on the shape you desire. Ever seen someone wearing something like a weight belt while on the job? Known as back braces, these belted inventions serve much the same purpose as weight belts. They, too, were created to protect the user’s back. However, the protection offered through a back brace is often greater than that with a weight belt. With a back brace, the wearer’s lower back is immobile, allowing much less stress on the lower back than even a weight belt permits. Individuals who are required to lift heavy items repeatedly while working often wear these braces. And though they may look similar to weight belts, they should not be worn when working out. Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer. He can be reached at 403-347-1707 or check out www.360ﬁtness.ca for more information.

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What you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about genetic testing Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;all would be well if there were no â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;butsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;?

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JONES Unfortunately, in genetics there are many â&#x20AC;&#x153;butsâ&#x20AC;? and unwary traps for unsuspecting medical consumers. So if you have the choice to receive genetic testing, be sure you know these pros and cons. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt that genetic testing is a huge beneďŹ t under certain conditions. For instance, when this subject is discussed, most

people think positively about genetic screening to diagnose a child destined to be born with Downâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Syndrome. Genetic testing is also of great value for the parent with a dominant gene for Huntingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorea, a severe nervous afďŹ&#x201A;iction. In this case thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 50% chance a child will inherit this condition. It would also be madness to bury your head in the sand when there is a genetic family history of colon cancer. By being aware that a faulty gene is present, regular colonoscopies can save lives by detecting polyps long before they become malignant. So, on the surface, it appears that ďŹ nding these problems is a good thing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like the Holiday Inn TV ad that promises â&#x20AC;&#x153;No sur-

prisesâ&#x20AC;?. But what about the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;buts.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; A report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal points out the other side of the coin. Dr. James Evans, professor of genetics at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We rarely in medicine do unalloyed good, some of the tools we employ are blunt so you had better have great information before you employ them.â&#x20AC;? For instance, screening can detect types of breast cancer that will become invasive in some women, but not in others. The trouble is thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way of knowing which group a patient will fall into. It reminds me of what a Jewish friend, who owned a department store, once said to me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My problem

is that half of my advertising is worthless. But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what half !â&#x20AC;? So the downside is that many women will be subjected to surgery or radiation because it is not known who needs to be treated. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the price some women pay for having this genetic test. Some will be over-diagnosed and some over-treated. Then suppose you are a 25-year-old woman who discovers she has a gene that will cause breast cancer. But currently itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible for the gene to pinpoint the date. So should she have both breasts removed when this cancer may not appear until she is 80 years of age? Screening also leads to incidental ďŹ ndings, the spotting of genetic markers that were not intended to be a part of the goal. For

example, the test may spot a generic defect for which there is no known treatment. How many people would want to know they are destined to develop Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease before there is a cure for this dreadful malady? To ask these questions is like asking, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?â&#x20AC;? At the moment there are no ultimate answers. Things get even more complicated when dealing with chronic disorders such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. In these cases more than one gene may be involved and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still unknown how much depends on genetics and how much on environment and lifestyle. Today more people are ill due to faulty lifestyle than from faulty genes. For instance, the gene for Type 2 diabetes may not trigger

this disease if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no weight gain. And if a gene is discovered for osteoporosis itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible that brittle bones could be averted by ensuring an adequate dietary intake of calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin K2. So donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t jump to the hasty conclusion that coronary attacks of several relatives were caused by generic abnormality. You may be right if they had all behaved themselves. But you had better check ďŹ rst to see if they were all overweight, smoked two packs of cigarettes a day and were couch potatoes for years. You may discover that Pogo was right, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have discovered the enemy and the enemy is us.â&#x20AC;? All too often today we are the architects of our own misfortune, not our genes. See the web site at www. docgiff.com. For comments, go to info@docgiff.com.

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PASS AND PLAY - Kayla Keenan, from the Red Deer City team which is part of Alberta Major League Women’s Soccer, passes the ball to a teammate during a game this past weekend against the Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express Calgary Alliance. Calgary beat Red Deer with a score of 6-1.

Central Alberta brains behind innovative sports equipment BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Sometimes the simplest things can turn into a great idea and that’s exactly what happened to Mike Kadar, the strength and conditioning coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was several years ago he was helping his dad build a cattle fence around the farm near Elnora where he grew up when the seed for a piece of workout equipment was planted. He was using a 35 – 40lb iron bar which he had to jab into the ground, work it around, pull it out and then do it again until the hole was big enough to put the post in properly. “It just came to me. Just ﬁxate the ground and the metal rod would have to be ﬂexible to move in any direction,” he recalled at a time when the whole core strength functional movement was just coming out. “It was just a tremendous workout.”

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The idea for what was to become Core Stix stayed with him and through some networking he now has the product on the market with patents across North America, Europe and China along with trademarks in both Russia and Brazil. He admitted the name might be a bit misleading when you say ‘Core Stix’, people think it’s just the core, said Kadar quickly adding it’s that and plenty more. “You can isolate any muscle group, you can do cardio on it, circuit training,” he pointed out. “But the nice thing about it is you’re always in an upright position training which is more like your daily living.” The equipment is even getting kudos from Men’s Health magazine which listing it as one of the best total body workouts in their lineup. Kadar said he has not used his position with the Penguins to push it on the players but they do have three different models in their facility and they get plenty of use, including one which is directly mounted into

the floor of their workout area by players such as Chris Letang and Brooks Orpik. “Some have a little routine they use before a game and they love it,” he said. Core Stix has also been the beneficiary of some unpaid endorsements from people like Sylvester Stallone and Janet Jackson. Aside from paying celebrity trainer Gunnar Petterson to do the training video we haven’t paid anybody anything, he said. “In terms of endorsement, they’ve been kind enough to just offer it up.” The device has also been getting kudos from therapists who work with the elderly not only because of the simplicity of the workout but also the cognitive value it presents, something he admits was never a part of the original idea. The board is numbered from one to five on foot positions with three rows of holes drilled into the board, each at a different angle. In addition, the core stix rods all have different strengths which are signified by

different colours. “So in order to do speciﬁc exercises you need to know what row the rods go in, what colour and what foot positions corresponds,” explained Kadar. “The trainers like it because people have to remember and so you give them two or three workouts to remember and they try to memorize it as they are working out.” He said the entire ride has been very surreal but in the end all the hard work and persistence has paid off. “You kind of turn the other cheek when people say you’re wasting your time and you should get onto something else,” he recalled. Looking back Kadar credits this journey to all the people he has met along the way and if he hadn’t met this person or that one, things may have turned out very differently. “I constantly think about that and that it’s sort of mapped out for me and it’s been a pretty good journey so far.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Support Innisfailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bid in contest BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express When you add it all up $25,000 might not seem like a lot of coin but for some young athletes in the town of Innisfail it means plenty and they need your help in being able to cash the cheque. Innisfail is going head to head with Cochrane in the annual Kraft celebration tour where a community gets 25 grand to spend on a sports-related concern. James Thompson is the former vice president of Innisfail Minor Football and he helped submit the application because the feeling was the town seems to do well at so many levels in different sports, a $25,000 boost like this could do wonders for all concerned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The teams seem to be able to do a lot more with a lot less than other towns,â&#x20AC;? explained the current Bantam football team coach. The plan is to use the cash as seed money to develop a training facility which could be used by minor sports teams in the town and surrounding area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The $25,000 may go into our account (minor football) but trust me, this is going to go towards something that builds the entire community,â&#x20AC;? said Thompson. He used the peewee football team as an example of the excellence developed

within the town even with some very basic equipment. The Cyclones won the provincial title, posting an undefeated season and Thompson says all that they have for helping the kids gets donated but still there is more which could be done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For instance, we have a rope and we tie one end to a tire and the other end to the waist of a kid and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just kind of pulling that around,â&#x20AC;? Thompson explained, using a drill designed to increase leg strength to underline the need for a more high-tech training facility to be used by all minor sports teams in town. The success in the sports world has also reaped some beneďŹ ts in the classroom as well, according to Thompson. He says one teacher in town said you could easily see the leaders in the classroom were generally the same ones who were leaders in their sports. The voting process for the Alberta winner begins July 11 and you can vote online at http://www.kraftcelebrationtour. ca/ until Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Thompson is encouraging people to have voting parties, order in some pizza and vote as much as you possibly can to beat Cochrane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have 24 hours to accomplish something that is going to push us to the next level.â&#x20AC;?

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A passion for golf If you look up the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the dictionary you will ďŹ nd it means an amusement or past time. Nowhere in the deďŹ nition does it say it reďŹ&#x201A;ects life, it is life and death, nor

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CLAGGETT does it say you need to win at all costs. So keeping all that in mind, this week the National Golf Course Owners Association is offering you to take a kid to the golf course to play a game - for free! Now we should be clear, you probably should be taking a kid who lives in your house or one which might be the next door neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child and you have a very good relationship with them. The idea is to grow the game of golf by introducing as many young people to the game as possible. The only thing you spend is really your time so this is a very good deal all around. There maybe the diamond in the rough just waiting for someone to show them the ropes when it comes to golf, no strings attached. Then when they are onto a career in the game of golf you can smile and be proud

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of the fact you introduced them to the game. While you and junior are enjoying your game of golf it would also be a great time to teach them a few things about sportsmanship as it applies to golf or any other sport for that matter. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say junior takes a mighty swing at the ball and sends it straight sideways, coming to rest about ten feet away.

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He or she follows this by slamming the club into the ground in the same manner Thor pounds his hammer into the earth. That would be a good time to explain to them how poor that looks and also just how dangerous it can be if the shaft should snap, transforming the club into a very pointy spear. Junior might also decide to launch the club down the fairway, passing the ball by some 30 yards. You might be tempted to applaud such a feat of strength but helicoptering your driver is frowned upon. Of course there may be some who might explain to the child how to get more height and distance from the club throw but those players are also frowned upon. So if you can spare the time this week, check out a course making this offer and take a kid out to play the game. Of course remembering at all times, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a game and should be treated as such. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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CLASSIFIEDS 403.346.3356

Index

Announcements .....................................0005-0030 What’s Happening .................................. 0049-0070 Garage Sales ............................................ 0100-0650 Employment ............................................ 0700-0920 Service Directory ..................................... 1000-1430 Items to Buy/Sell ..................................... 1500-1940 Agricultural .............................................. 2000-2210 For Rent ................................................... 3000-3200 Wanted to Rent........................................ 3250-3390 Real Estate ...............................................4000-4190 Open House Directory ........................... 4200-4310 Financial ..................................................4400-4430 Transportation ........................................ 5000-5240 Legal/Public Notices .............................6000-9000

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Coming Events

FREE CAMPING, Contests, Free Money. We try knocking your socks off while you dance your feet off. Torrington Oldtime Musikfest August 3-6. Details 403-443-0753.

Personals

DURING HIS LIFE Jesus had affirmed that he was “Lord also of the Sabbath day”, Mark 2:28 (K.J.V.) After his resurrection he signalized the first day of the week, and not the seventh, by his revelation on five different occasions, to his disciples. By Archibald A. Hodge D.D.

Oilfield

800

EXPERIENCED CAT & HOE OPERATORS required for oilfield construction with well maintained equipment. Competitive salary & safety tickets required. Fax resume 780-778-2444 WGPSN IS CURRENTLY SEEKING experienced individuals for positions in the operation of gas compression facilities in Northern Alberta. Must be thoroughly familiar with all facets related to these operations. Must be capable of working with minimal supervision while adhering to high safety and work ethic standards. Shifts are typically 8 days on and 6 days off or 15 day on and 13 days off and require residing in camp environment. Please submit resumes complete with references to; emil.kucheruk @woodgroup.com.

Professionals

810

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

Sales & Distributors

830

PREMIER Spa Boutique is seeking Retail Sales Supervisor for our Parkland Mall location in Red Deer . $16.00/hr E-mail resume: premierjobrd1@gmail.com

Sales & Distributors

830

PREMIER Spa Boutique is seeking energetic retail sales reps for Parkland Shopping Centre in Red Deer. $14.15/hr. Email Resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com

Trades

850

ACTION PLUMBING & EXCAVATING, Stettler, Alberta seeking Labourers, Plumbers & Sheet Metal Workers. Full benefit package and RRSP Plan. Fax resume 403-742-1826 AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051 BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS requires full-time heavy duty journeyman mechanic. Experience managing people, parts and equipment. $31-$40/hour with benefits. Reply bluesod@explornet.com or fax 403-342-7488. BLUERIDGE LUMBER INC. looking for a 3rd & 4th Class power engineer to operate thermal liquid heating system. Excellent compensation and benefits Submit resume to: Box 87, Blue Ridge, AB, T0E 0B0. Email: jeff.victor@westfraser.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.

Truckers/ Drivers

860

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY: 1 Class 1 Driver, 1 Loader Operator/Crusher experience would be an asset. Contact Brian 780-842-5229; Fax resume 780-842-5245; fitzagg@gmail.com

Truckers/ Drivers

860

A&B PIPELINERS in Athabasca is accepting resumes for Class 1 Truck Drivers with experience loading/unloading equipment, jeep, booster, low bed and wheeler. Visit http:// www.abpipeliners.com for more details and other employment opportunities. Send resumes to: Fax 403-265-0922: Email hr@abpipeliners.com. You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Business Opportunities

870

BE YOUR OWN BOSS and make money by the loads! Open a MAYTAG equipped LAUNDRY store. We’ll help you get started. Commercial Laundry Distributors 1-800-663-2646. OFFERING 18% interest for 1 year loan. Established 5 year old rural manufacturing company seeking $5,000 to $100,000 in growth funding. Call Cliff at 403-335-8654.

Misc. Help

880

HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! Earn extra cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings, no experience needed. www.HWC-AB.com - Get paid daily! Easy at home computer work, instant acceptance, free registration. www. CashTakingSurvey.com

Employment Training

900

COUNSELING SKILLS COURSE ONLINE. Certificate of Mental Health Counseling and Therapy. College of Mental Health Counseling. Read student comments. Course materials included. Register at www.collegemhc.com. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payment. 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

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Employment Training

900

WELL-PAID/ LOW-STRESS CAREER IN MASSAGE THERAPY. Train without giving up your day job. How? Check out www.mhvicarsschool.com or call 1-866-491-0574 for a free career information package

Auctions

1530

ANNUAL AUCTION SALE for Yellowknife Diamond Mines, other local consigners & estate sale for Norpro Construction. Saturday, July 21st, Tlicho Quarry, Yellowknife, NWT. Internet bidding available; www.rainbowauctions.ca; 780-968-1000. ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE AUTO AUCTION & OUR REGULAR CONSIGNMENT SALE two containers sold by storage war concept. Saturday, July 14th, Stony Plain, Alberta. Internet bidding available; www.rainbowauctions.ca; 780-968-1000. BUD HAYNES PREMIER FIREARMS AUCTION. Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m., Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. Red Deer. Over 650 lots, Tom Johnson Collection, Pictorial catalogue. July 10, $25 s/h Phone 403-347-5855; www.budhaynesauctions.com

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254. STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658 25x28 $5,295 30x40 $7,790 32x54 $10,600 40x58 $14,895 47x78 $19,838 One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

Event Tickets

1610

UFC-149 TICKETS exclusively for fans in rural Alberta only. Saturday, July 21, Calgary. Upper deck, lower deck or floor tickets available starting at $199 each including courier delivery. Call David from Just Tickets 1-800-909-3274.

Misc. for Sale

1760

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented! “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator. No mess: Effective year round eliminating bacterial growth, smell and slime. Inexpensive. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

Sierras of Taylor 1 bedroom condo. Reduced for quick sale. Phone Frank at 403-346-1063

4090

Manufactured Homes

THREE BUILDERS, one stop! United Homes Canada and Grandview Modular invite you to view our showhomes today! 1-800-461-7632 or 1-877-945-1272. We take pride in our service! ARDON HOMES - Manufactured 16 X 76 show home, priced to sell. Available for quick possession. Come visit us north of Sherwood Park on Hwy 16 to view our homes. 780-801-1166 or www.ardonhomes.com.

4090

Manufactured Homes

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

JANDEL HOMES 20’ X 76’ manufactured homes starting from $109,500. Packed with amenities including fridge, stove, dishwasher and venetian blinds. Alberta’s best value since 1974; www.jandelhomes.com.

FULLY SERVICED Lake Lots for sale. Starting at $69,900. Elinor Lake Resort, 2.5 hours North East of Edmonton. 1-877-623-3990; www.elinorlakeresort.com.

SUMMER SIZZLER SALE! All 2011 stock hugely reduced for immediate delivery. Compare and call us last! Best prices, best Canadian-Built (SRI) quality, best service! Dynamic Modular; 1-877-341-4422: www.dynamicmodular.ca

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Auto Wreckers

5190

FARMYARD CLEAN-UP. Scrap farm machinery and vehicles, yard clean-up of metal. We pay cash for large amounts. 780-914-7560.

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Financial

1170

DO YOU NEED TO BORROW MONEY - NOW? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services

1260

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Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989. Confidential. Fast. Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/travel freedom Call for free information booklet. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com

Misc. Services

1290

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Factory today! 1-877-996-2274; www.phonefactory.ca Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $259. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

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Personal Services

1315

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). SLIMDOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176. TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics! 1-877-342-3036 or 1-900-528-6258 or mobile #4486. (18+) $3.19/minute; www.truepsychics.ca.

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Careers RED DEER ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Join Canada’s fastest growing building material supplier. Exciting career opportunities for:

RDAES offers culturally appropriate support, services and resources that assist Aboriginal people in successfully developing employment, career and educational objectives.

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Applications are now being accepted for the

Programming for Older Workers program The POW program will commence Sept. 4, 2012.

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Forklift Operators Yard Helpers Truck Drivers Sales Roof and Floor Designers Truss builders Sawyers

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POW is an 18 week program designed to equip Mature Aboriginal Individuals between 50 to 65 years of age with essential skills that will enhance opportunities for securing a position, remain active, while developing skill sets for employment. The Program will incorporate Aboriginal culture with mainstream training which include: Life Skills, employability skills and academic competency building and workplace training. Funding will be available to those who qualify. For more information call/drop in: Red Deer Aboriginal Employment Services #202, 4909 48 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 7G6 Tel: (403) 358-7734 Fax: (403) 358-7735 Toll Free: 1-866-358-7734

VALVE TECHNICIAN/ SHOP ASSISTANTS Isolation Equipment Services Inc. an expanding Oil Service Company is willing to train the right candidates as valve technicians and/or shop assistants in its fast and mechanical environment. Duties include but not limited to the following: • •

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Professional Q&A To advertise in this feature, contact your Express Sales Representative 403-346-3356

Repair A uto BY: RAY ATKINS

Support V ictim BY: GLORIA DERKSEN, Co-ordinator WHEN BIKE RIDING - WEAR YOUR SAFETY GEAR! With summer well underway, kids are out on their bikes – but make sure they wear the proper safety gear at all times.

Did You Know: •Parents can be ‘ﬁned’ if children are not wearing proper head gear. •85% of Alberta children under 14 years old ride bikes. •Bicycling injuries top the list of sport and recreational activities. •Over 60,000 Canadians are injured every year in bike related accidents. •Head injury is the leading cause of death from bicycle crashes. Mark Your Calendar: July 19th for our Annual Charity Golf Tournament Call: 403.392.2412 for Golf information & updates

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& Interior Design F looring BY: KRISTA LEONARD, Interior Designer, B.A.I.D.

SUMMER CAR CARE

AIR CONDITIONING With our recent hot weather in Alberta it becomes more important to take time to service and maintain your vehicles air conditioning system properly. Servicing vehicle air conditioning units is not a do-it-yourself project as the only refrigerant approved by the automobile manufacturers for use in AC systems is R134a, which is only available through an approved automotive repair facility. There are alternative or “blended” refrigerants readily available but may result in the warranty on your vehicle being voided – or worse, depending on the contents. As a consumer you can help maintain your vehicles air conditioning system by using the system regularly, turn it on for 5 minutes a month no matter the season to ensure all seals and components stay lubricated. On most newer model cars the AC compressor will engage when the defrost is activated, so in winter months it would not be necessary to turn AC on to lubricate all components. Vehicle air conditioning systems should be checked by an automotive repair facility yearly and at the ﬁrst sign of poor performance should be brought in immediately to be serviced to avoid further damage to the system.

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Shoes & Orthotics C ustom BY: JOHAN STEENWYK, C.PED(C), C.PED M.C.

Hardwood Flooring: Installing hardwood flooring is one of the quickest ways to increase the value of your home; but a damaged hardwood floor can actually work against you & can decrease property value. Alberta’s climate can drastically affect your flooring; this becomes evident when you see gapping between boards, hear creaking or squeaking sounds, or see splitting in the grain of the wood. You should invest in a furnace mounted humidifier to help prolong the beauty of your floor. During the summer months your furnace won’t be cutting in, this means that your humidifier isn’t running either. Flip your air intake fan to the on position so your humidifier continues to work over the course of the summer & monitor your humidity levels to avoid fluctuation. Drastic changes in humidity can cause all of the above mentioned problems.

THE RIGHT SHOES WITH THE RIGHT ORTHOTICS CAN EASE FOOT PAIN

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Aids H earing BY: DANIEL MULROONEY, Board Certiﬁed in Hearing Instrument Sciences

& Accounting Concerns T ax BY: MARTIN HERBERT, FCGA

CLUES TO A HEARING LOSS

Automobile Beneﬁts – Standby Charges

If you’ve discovered that your hearing isn’t what it used to be, you’re far from alone. Hearing loss is fairly common, affecting nearly 3 million Canadians.

A standby charge is applicable when employees gain a beneﬁt from using the employer’s automobile for their personal use. Personal driving includes vacation trips, driving for personal use, and travel between home and work. If an employee does not use the automobile for personal driving, there will be no taxable beneﬁt.

Because hearing loss worsens gradually over many years a person may not now be conscious of a problem until someone, something or some event makes it very obvious. For many people the first sign of a hearing loss is difficulty understanding normal conversation. Here’s a checklist of some common signs that indicate a problem. • People seem to be mumbling • Asking others to repeat themselves more often • Difficulty understanding T.V. or telephone conversation • Hear people speaking but not understanding If you are experiencing any of these concerns, maybe now is the time to have a hearing assessment. Call 403-347-4703.

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The standby charge calculation depends on whether the vehicle is owned or leased. It is based on part of the vehicles cost or lease cost, number of 30 day periods in the year the automobile was available to the employee, the amount of personal driving by the employee and any reimbursements received by the employer for the benefit. When a standby charge is applicable, the amount of the benefit must be reported on the employee’s T4 slip (or T4A slip). There are obvious tax consequences resulting from the benefit. It is very important for the employer and employee to keep detailed records on personal and business use by keeping a mileage log.

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Go beyond your comfort zone with home decor Last weekend I stood up for my sister as her bridesmaid while she married the man of her dreams; it was a beautiful event set in the mountains of Banff at a charming chalet surrounded by friends and family. Since my siblings and I are all in our 40s and 50s a wedding at this point is a very special occasion, one of joy and tears as we celebrate and reﬂect on life. I wanted things to be very special for the happy couple so I went out of my comfort zone on a few issues; 1. I wore a sleeveless dress. 2. I accessorized with pale lavender. For those of you who know me I don’t do sleeveless at ALL and I have never worn lavender in my life, expect for maybe those crazy

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New government rule changes in effect Well, as planned the government’s rule changes are now in effect as of Monday, July 9th. Their timing was impeccable and by design, the announcements were made at one of the busiest holiday times of the year as well as at the end of the school year. Most folks likely heard what was happening but didn’t pay much attention to what was going on. Or if it even affected them as they are scrambling with kids coming out of school and preparing for their annual road excursions. To recap the announced rule changes, they are as follows: - Amortization dropped from a maximum of 30 years to 25, meaning that if you qualify for a $300,000 or $400,000 purchase price today, you would qualify for $272,000 or $360,000 come July 9th. - Reﬁnancing to 85% of the value of your home (commonly known as Loan to Value LTV), has dropped to only 80% of the value. - Limiting the gross debt

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documentation and reasonability for your income. - Down payments: Cash back should no longer be used for down payments, this effectively limits 100% financing, and is one of the most common sense changes made. These rule changes have brought with it longer wait times for deals to be reviewed by the insurers, especially CMHC, they are taking upwards three to five business days to review the volume of deals that was crammed in a short period of time. Some say the changes were necessary, others say that they are there to affect a couple of overheated markets in Canada even though the changes are extremely necessary. The strange thing right now is that the unfolding of the EU problems are getting worse and the report from the OECD on July 9th state that Canada is on track for economic growth to weaken. So even though the economy was going to slow anyway, the government figured they’d add fuel to

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Renovating? Contact your insurance company If you’re planning some major home renovations this year, you have some important insurancerelated things to remember before you get started. We asked Tara Lessard-Webb, an underwriter with Desjardins General Insurance Group, to share her dos and don’ts about home insurance and renovations: What’s the ﬁrst thing that homeowners should do? “Before starting any renovation project, the homeowners should notify their insurance company because some renovations could impact their insurance coverage. For example, if the homeowners vacated the house for more than 30 days while the work was being done and didn’t inform their insurance company, it would be a violation of their policy. If the house was burglarized while it was empty, there’s a good chance the claim wouldn’t be covered.” What if they don’t vacate the house? “Again, they still need to inform their insurance company to make sure they have coverage through the process and for when it is completed. “This avoids unpleasant surprises such as the cancellation of coverage or denial of a claim.” Shouldn’t the contractor have his own insurance?

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