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Attitude is everything when it comes to student success Student receives more than $100,000 in scholarships to continue education BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express
She recently graduated from Hunting Hills High School and has plans to attend the University of Alberta with the scholareing a good student isn’t always easy ships she has been awarded. or fun, but working hard and taking “It’s almost overwhelming. I still can’t part in extra-curricular activities even believe that it’s such a big number.” has paid off for one local graduate. She plans to major in biological sciences Nikita-Kiran Singh, 18, said she is grate- and would eventually like to end up with a ful for the support she received from her career in medicine, though she’s not sure family during her school career, but that where she will end up precisely inside that it was her hard work and persistence that field. has gotten her where she is. Singh said it is important for students to To date, Singh has been nominated for, work hard through school if they plan to and received, $103,000 in scholarships for attend post-secondary institutions and to her efforts throughout high school. apply for scholarships when they can. “It’s really important to realize that in She said as much as school is about the order to stand out and be unique you need academics, there is more to it than that. to pursue something you’re passionate “It’s not just all reading and studying. about and display the commitment.” You have to be very well rounded and I owe Singh said to get where she is she that to my parents. These scholarships are worked extremely as much a reflechard through high tion of them as of ‘I’M EXCITED FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF me.” school to achieve good grades and reThe Schulich GOING SOMEWHERE NEW AND BEING main active in the Leader ScholarABLE TO TAKE THE COURSES THAT school outside of ship that Singh I’M INTERESTED IN AND MEETING class work. received is worth NEW PEOPLE AS WELL AS THE WHOLE $60,000. “Volunteering is EXPERIENCE OF STARTING A NEW a big thing. I was The nomination always interested for this scholarCHAPTER IN MY LIFE.’ in medicine so I ship came from the volunteered at the principal at HuntNIKITA-KIRAN SINGH hospital. If you’re ing Hills, Karyn interested in something like animals then Barber. maybe volunteer at the SPCA or something Singh was one of 40 recipients of the else suited to your likes.” 2012 Schulich Leader Scholarship. Singh said in order for students’ applicaThe school’s guidance councillor contions for scholarships to stand out against gratulated Singh on her accomplishments all others they have to have a passion and saying that the contributions Singh made drive for something that they truly care to Hunting Hills were what earned her the about. recognition. It is important for students to realize too Singh said she will be spending this that you can’t just realize in Grade 12 that summer going on a vacation with her famvolunteering is a criteria for scholarships, ily and purchasing furniture for her onesaid Singh. bedroom apartment in residence at the “When they award scholarships they’re University of Alberta. looking for long term commitment and “I’m excited for the experience of going substantial involvement. It’s not just your somewhere new and being able to take the marks that they consider. Everybody courses that I’m interested in and meeting wants to do well in school but not everyone new people as well as the whole experience is willingly involved in their community. of starting a new chapter in my life.” That stands out.” Singh said other students, even those She also said it is important to learn time who maybe aren’t sure where they want to management from a young age and that end up, should know that there is always she is grateful for her parents and all the something available to them to take part support they gave her to get to this point. in. “I’ve always loved being busy so it came “High school is your opportunity to naturally to find lots of things to do. I explore. There is always something you learned early on to manage my time well might be interested in, maybe not everyand that enabled me to do everything that I thing, but something.” kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com was interested in.”
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Two local agencies give back via Tools for Schools BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express The Tools for Schools program is working hard to prepare for their busiest time of year that is marked with the beginning of the school year. Tools for Schools has been operating in Red Deer for more than 12 years. This program provides backpacks that are filled with the basic school supplies that children need to start school with such as exercise books, HB pencils, binders, scissors, loose-leaf paper and geometry sets. Last year Tools for Schools in Red Deer gave out 1,258 backpacks for kids in need in across Central Alberta. Children in Grades 3 to 5 had the most need for the program in 2011 and 339 backpacks were given out to those grades alone. Also, 336 backpacks were given out to students in Kindergarten to Grade 2. This year they are anticipating a 15% increase in families needing assistance bringing the total number of backpacks needed to
nearly 1,450. Tools for Schools is a United Way branded program but the Women’s Outreach Society in Red Deer facilitates it. “It is very unique that two non-profits partner together to run any kind of program,” said Kristin Mountain, resource development associate.
‘ANY TIME OF THE YEAR IF SOMEONE NEEDS A BACKPACK THEY CAN COME IN AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM.’ DARCY OUELLET “We are quite excited that we can partner up and link our resources together to make sure that it is successful. “We help Women’s Outreach and they help us to make sure that this is a great partnership.” Tools for Schools started with the United Way but it became such a big program that the United Way needed help facilitating it. They found the Wom-
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and then we will get them a backpack,” said Ouellet. “By the time they are done writing out the application we will have the backpack packed.” Donations for Tools for Schools are accepted throughout the year and not just at the beginning of the school year. Likewise, backpacks continue to be assembled yearround. “Any time of the year if someone needs a backpack they can come in and we will take care of them,” said Ouellet. Donations of school supplies can be dropped off at a number of locations across Red Deer including Parkland Mall, Bower Place, Staples, Walmart, Superstore, Sleep Country and Zellers. Currently they have a quarter of what they require for the year packed already but they still require thousands of exercise books, duo-tangs, HB pencils, erasers and blue pens. Graphing calculators are also requested by high school students and the need for those to be donated is there as well. Women in need of assistance can apply at Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society located at 4101–54 Ave. in Red Deer. For more information for Tools For Schools call 403347-2480 or 403-343-3900. treid@reddeerexpress.com
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Man who nearly lost his life raising funds Austin McGrath aims to change someone’s life through Heart and Stroke Foundation BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A local man who was declared clinically dead as a result of cardiac arrest is hoping to raise money for the very organization he credits to saving his life. Austin McGrath, 22, is holding a fundraiser called ‘Swim for Life’ for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. On Aug. 18th, McGrath will be swimming about 5 kms across Sylvan Lake. He is hoping to raise at least $5,000 for the Foundation. There will also be a barbeque at the event. Also, as part of the fundraiser, there will also be a silent auction as well as a 90s alternative band concert at Bo’s Bar and Grill on Aug. 11th starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. “The reason I am doing this event is to change someone’s life.” On May 13th, 2011, McGrath suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming lanes at the Recreation Centre pool. As a result of McGrath’s trauma he was in the hospital for 47 days. Of those, he spent 17 days in an induced coma and was expected to have over a year of recovery. He was admitted into extreme rehabilitation and permanent brain damage was almost a guarantee, he said. He also went through heart surgery and
had a defibrillator put in. The road to recovery was a tough one but McGrath persevered through. “When I woke up it felt like when you have had a really good sleep. They asked me my name and if I knew what day it was. I recognized my parents. I knew I was in the hospital. I couldn’t really talk because when they took the breathing tube out the second time they scratched my vocal chords.
‘THE REASON I AM DOING THIS EVENT IS TO CHANGE SOMEONE’S LIFE.’ AUSTIN McGRATH “I had to go through speech therapy and through physical therapy. But once I was up it was leaps and bounds.” To date, McGrath said he still suffers from issues with his memory. “I’ll remember faces really well but I have a hard time remembering names. There are also little things like I will leave the lights on without realizing it or I’ll take the milk out of the fridge and forget to put it back in. “I just have to be really, really conscious of everything now.” McGrath is physically fit today as well. “When I first got out it was very up and down. I had been shocked once by my de-
fibrillator when I was biking and then I’ve had a couple of times where I’ve had arrhythmias when my heart is getting a little too fast. “But I have medication that I take twice a day so it’s a lifestyle change but it’s not something that you can’t get past.” McGrath said he was inspired to raise money for the Foundation because he believes they were responsible for helping to save his life. “Without the funds and research that the Heart and Stroke Foundation invested, my recovery wouldn’t have been possible. “Because of the hard work and care other people have committed to this cause, my life was saved and that is exactly what I want to do for someone else,” said McGrath. “My goal is that with the money raised, hundreds of lives will be touched, whether it be by saving a mother from a heart attack, helping a stroke victim with rehabilitation, or fundraising defibrillators for more battery capacity.” McGrath acknowledges there is some risk to completing the swim but said he has taken all the necessary precautions. “Even though this swim is attainable, there are risks that affect myself in ways that could be fatal and therefore medical attention must be present,” he said. “I will be starting at the pier of Sylvan Lake, swimming horizontally across the
AUSTIN McGRATH lake, and back. “The personal risks involved mean I will have a boat following in front, as well as a paramedic on location.” For more information about the fundraiser check out ‘Swim for Life’ on facebook or call Austin McGrath at 403-5984630. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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RCMP make major dent in drug crime in City BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express
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Sixteen people have been charged with various drug related offences as a result of extensive criminal investigation by the RCMP. The investigation was conducted by the Red Deer City RCMP Street Team, Organized Crime Section, Crime Reduction Unit, and Edmonton ALERT’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit. The investigation and subsequent charges has disrupted two local chapters of nationally identified organized crime groups operating within the City. Both crime groups have gang members that have recently relocated to Red Deer. These organized crime groups are responsible for numerous violent crimes within Red Deer including robberies, kidnappings, shootings and assaults. Canada Border Services and Revenue Canada are also assisting with the ongoing investigation. “We have seen an increase in organized crime in the City,” said RCMP Cpl. Kathe Deheer. “This sends a strong message to people that we know about this organized crime and we are making every effort to disrupt it. We continue to work on it.” She added it is not a surprise, as Red Deer is a growing city, that there is an increase in this type of
crime. “Of course with any growing city, there is a growth in crime. I think our location adds to that as well. We are located on a major artery in between the City of Calgary and the City of Edmonton.” Charged in this investigation is Achein Lazro, 28, of Red Deer. He has been charged with two counts of cocaine trafficking and remains in custody pending bail. He is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Aug. 9th. Ryan Monias, 21, of Red Deer, has also been charged with one count of cocaine trafficking and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking. He was remanded in custody and his next appearance in Red Deer Provincial Court is on Aug. 3rd. Gabriel Agotic, 28, of Red Deer, has been charged with one count of cocaine trafficking. He was released to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Aug. 2nd. Justin Poteet, 18, of Red Deer, has also been charged with one count of heroin trafficking and one count of possession of heroin. He was remanded in custody and his next appearance in Red Deer Provincial Court is on Sept. 13th. Lee Jay Johnson, 28, of Pigeon Lake, has been charged with one count of cocaine trafficking. He remains in custody pending
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bail and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Aug. 9th. And Navarone Oldpan (also known as Wapass), 28, of Hobbema has also been charged with one count of cocaine trafficking. He was remanded in custody to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Aug. 9th. Anthony Cromastey, 23, of Winnipeg, has been charged with one count of cocaine trafficking. He was remanded in custody to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Aug. 2. Mayom Mayom, 24, of Red Deer, has also been charged with one count of cocaine trafficking. He was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Aug. 9th. Ojullo Ojullo, 18, of Calgary, has been charged with one count of cocaine trafficking. He was remanded in custody to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court Aug. 16th. And Tyler Dahl, 19, of Red Deer, has been charged with one count of heroin trafficking. He remains in custody pending bail and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Aug. 2nd. Achuil Chol, 25, of Red Deer, has been charged with one count of cocaine trafficking. He was remanded in custody to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Aug. 3rd. And Zachary Ovid, 19, of Winnipeg, has been charged with two counts of cocaine trafficking and one count of heroin trafficking. He appeared in Red Deer Provincial Court on July 27th. Also charged are Marce Kusha, 31, of Abbottsford. He has been charged with three counts of cocaine trafficking. Vu Khac Diep, 27, of Calgary, has also been charged with two counts of cocaine trafficking. And Angelo Guot, 24, of Red Deer, has been charged with two counts of cocaine trafficking as well as Jeanette Dupont, 38, of Lacombe, has been charged with one count of cocaine trafficking. Warrants for Kusha, Diep, Guot and Dupont have been obtained. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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August brings awareness week for breastfeeding BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express The first week in August is international breastfeeding week and Canada celebrates its own breastfeeding week in October. Both weeks are meant to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding as well as provide a time for those who are unsure to take part in events and learn more. In many other countries of the world, it is the norm to breastfeed a child until their second birthday, if not beyond. Yet here in Canada, and the United States as well, breastfeeding initiation rates are high, meaning most children start on breast milk, but the number of breast fed children over six months is very low.
Jan Black, a lactation consultant, said it is the recommendation of the American and European Academy of Paediatrics that children be breast fed exclusively until six months, and still be provided with breast milk to two years. “Basically you have to consider breast milk is tailor-made for babies. It’s human milk for human babies,” said Black. She pointed out that a mother’s body will actually produce different types of milk throughout the day, and that milk for a premature infant would provide them with different nutrients and supplements than a full-term baby. “The simple fact is that it’s not just a static one type of milk, it changes to adapt to mom and baby.”
She said it is important for moms to remember that breast milk provides their baby with antibodies. “If mom is exposed to a cold or anything her body develops the antibodies to fight it off. Through her milk, baby then receives those same antibodies and builds up an immunity to whatever they were exposed to.” Black said it is especially important for moms to know the health benefits
for both herself and baby if she chooses, and is able, to breastfeed. “Babies who are breast fed show a lower risk of food allergies and reduced risk for conditions like diabetes, asthma and eczema. There is even a correlation between breast fed children and the reduction in risk that they become obese later in infancy.” Benefits for moms include the reduction in risk of developing ovarian can-
cer as well as breast cancer. It also promotes faster weight loss in moms after baby is born, which Black said is a huge benefit for many women. “It has also been suggested that there is a higher risk of mom developing diabetes if she doesn’t breast feed.” Black said women don’t need to feel intimidated by the idea of breastfeeding, but find ways to make it work for them. “If it means
they pump milk and provide it to baby in a bottle that’s okay too. We just want to encourage everybody to find something that works for them.” She also said women are invited to look into what services are available in their area. “A good place to start is a public health nurse. There are also breastfeeding support groups and all kinds of information out there.” kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com
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OPINION
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Festivals aplenty this summer The arts scene has been busy this spring and summer as a number of outdoor festivals and performances have already commenced and some more are just around the corner. With CentreFest wrapped up for another successful year, Red Deerians are reminded that the City has many things to offer on the arts front. Thousands of people were seen lining the streets over the weekend at the downtown festival enjoying a variety of street performers and family activities. It is really one of the best ways to spend a summer’s day. Locals have also enjoyed shows by Prime Stock Theatre as they have been offering Shakespeare performances at Bower Ponds. This of course is a free event to the public, but these theatre companies are always willing to take donations for their shows as this is what helps them continue to operate. Bard on Bower has been running on the outdoor stage at Bower Ponds and still has some performances coming up early this month as well. Another great cultural event to be coming to the City in the near future is Fiestaval which runs Aug. 18th, also downtown. This event allows Red Deerians to take in the Latin culture by watching per-
formances, listening and dancing to music and tasting a variety of cultural food. It is an event that has only gotten better each and every year. And we have no doubt this year will be one of the best. Another big outdoor festival coming up is the Central Music Fest. This three-day event, which runs Aug. 17-19, takes place just outside of Red Deer and offers up a wide range of music genres. There is lots of music, food, dancing and fun to be had at this event as well. If you’re looking to venture out of the City a little ways Sylvan Lake’s Shake the Lake event is also one to look forward to. This will run Aug. 10-12 and there are 30 bands slated to play the three-day event. Great music paired with the beach and lake, it truly is a summer festival and one that thousands enjoy every year. It’s nice to see the arts scene thrive in Central Alberta. We are really becoming a hub for entertainment and it continues to become stronger as every year we see new events popping up. Of course like with anything, if the support isn’t there then it isn’t a success. We want to remind Central Albertans to support these events so that we can continue to enjoy them.
Saving the Gateway pipeline is still possible The fundamental logic of building transportation infrastructure to allow Canada’s resource exports to reach the centre of global economic growth is incontrovertible.
Gwyn
MORGAN At current oil prices, oil exported to Asia through the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline would bring in annual revenues of some $15 billion to producers and governments. With these economic underpinnings, it’s hard to see how any nation would give up such a key economic driver, provided that the risks are acceptable. On environmental risk, the facts should be in
Gateway’s favour. Already designed to be one of the world’s safest pipelines, Enbridge just pledged an additional half a billion dollars to beef up pipe thicknesses and add more automatic leak detection shutdowns. The only alternative for accessing Asian oil markets is expansion of Kinder-Morgan’s TransMountain pipeline system to Burnaby. For many years now, tankers have carried Alberta crude from the Burnaby terminal through frenetic Vancouver Harbour, under the Lion’s gate bridge, past the fleets of ships anchored in English Bay and into Haro Strait’s busy shipping lanes. This has been done without incident and, by comparison, the tanker risks of the Gateway project are lower. Latest technology doublehulled ships, the safest on the ocean, would move down the considerably less busy Channel from Kitimat accompanied by mas-
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sive tugs. That Gateway is the lowest risk alternative hasn’t been much help in the public discourse. Environmental groups have succeeded in planting fear and doubt in the minds of British Columbians. But why hasn’t Enbridge been able to counter their rhetoric with the facts? My years in the resource business taught me how difficult it can be for “big business” to be heard over the doom-laden exaggerations of environmental zealots. And for the powerful international environmental groups, stopping Gateway (and TransCanada’s Keystone XL), is part of a larger strategy to stymie oil sands development. Given that gaining public confidence requires a credible track record, the spate of recent pipeline leaks in Alberta and a regulatory report on spills from Enbridge’s aging pipeline in Michigan couldn’t have come at a worse time. Ironi-
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cally, all that Enbridge would get from Gateway is a modest regulated return, while producers receive enormous upside if the pipeline is built and downside if it isn’t. Yet they have done little to help Enbridge reverse plummeting B.C. public opinion. In contrast to the oil pipeline, there’s support among British Columbians for proposed pipelines carrying natural gas to Kitimat for shipment to Asia on LNG (liquefied natural gas) tankers. Two big reasons are that natural gas brings no risk of spills, and that field development investments and royalty revenue will flow to B.C. Last week, B.C. Premier Christy Clark stated the other big reason, public perception that Gateway poses “A very large risk . . . and a very small . . . benefit to our province.” This was followed by a set of conditions for her government’s support that include a big-
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ger share of fiscal and economic benefits. To some, this condition raises questions about how a nation can succeed if one province has to compensate another for allowing products to cross borders. But it’s important not to turn B.C.’s stance into some gigantic existential crisis of Canadian Federalism. Alberta Premier Allison Redford has interpreted the condition as a demand for a share of provincial royalties. But that isn’t what the condition states. And what are oil sands producers doing to find a solution? An idea to build a world sale refinery in Kitimat initiated by a constructive B.C. business leader has been shunned, and there’s been no other creative ways of rebalancing project benefits coming out of Calgary office towers. The reality is that the pipeline industry’s self-inflicted wounds, along with complete failure by the Alberta
government and oil sands producers to understand the realpolitik of B.C., have made Premier Clark’s stance politically inevitable. And those who criticize Clark for her stance would be wise to take heed of the alternative, made clear last week by NDP leader Adrian Dix, “We remain serene and determined to reject this pipeline”. It’s been almost 150 years since redoubtable German politician Otto Von Bismark stated “Politics is the art of the possible”, and the continuing travails of the Northern Gateway proposal demonstrate his veracity. Saving Gateway is still possible, if the Alberta government and the oil sands industry get a lot more constructive and creative at practicing that timeless political art. Gwyn Morgan is a Canadian business leader and director of two global corporations. His column is distributed through TroyMedia.com.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Letters to the editor
What does MP stand for? Would Pinocchio make a good MP, (‘member of parliament’ or ‘mindless puppet’)? Yes and no. Well being a mindless puppet would make him an ideal servant of a political party he would not make an ideal spokesperson for a political party because his nose would grow when he told a lie. He would probably poke an eye of an opposition member. What are the necessary requirements to be an MP, (member of parliament) besides being an MP, (mindless puppet)? You must be able to talk without saying anything; you must be able to do this while running out the clock. You must be able to hear without listening while being able to catch the words you want to hear. You must be able to answer a question without answering the question. You have to look like you care without actually caring. You must be present to vote when and how you are told. You must be able to orate, the talking points that you are required to remember. An MP, (either one but not Pinocchio) must be able to stand when told, cut ribbons, eat chicken din-
ners and give prepared speeches. He/she must hire good staff to shuffle papers and answer phones. An MP will withhold personal opinions until after he/she retires. An MP is there to collect a gold plated pension after six years. An MP is a reward for years of service to a political party. An MP can retire knowing he has a great pension, he served his master well, ate 914 chicken dinners, cut 879 ribbons, gave the same speech in different forms 312 times and never had to use his mind once. MPs have family, friends and associations that understand all this. They know they are all inconsequential, and have no input. They are wallets for campaigns and national smear campaigns. They know that their MP is just a seat warmer, and their money will give their leader the power and ammunition to stay in power. They know it is all about power, absolute power to one and benefits to a few others. They accept this blindly and without a thought. That is just the way it is.
CitySpeak This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Cindy Jefferies questions regarding her recent trip to Copenhagen.
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You recently returned from a trip to Copenhagen, what was the purpose of your trip? “Yes, I just got back. Together with Councillor Paul Harris, I attended a workshop on appreciative inquiry and leadership in Copenhagen. Don’t worry, we both paid all of our own expenses - this was a personal learning journey, although it really relates to the work we do everyday,” said Jefferies. “This was a great opportunity to learn more about the importance of how we frame the topics we make decisions on. It is so important for us to be considering the right questions and to be sure we understand the purpose of the work we are doing. If we don’t ask the right questions, it doesn’t really matter what answers we come up with. “The workshop offered opportunities to hear presentations from many of the leading thinkers in appreciative inquiry and to participate in workshops with them. It felt like I was back in university - lots and lots of thinking.”
What was the most important thing you learned at the workshop? “As I reflect on the sessions and conversations we had, I think it really helped me understand my approach to leadership and made me feel more comfortable with the way I work,” said Jefferies. “It also highlighted the importance of listening and creating opportunities to have great conversations.”
Did you have take time to explore Copenhagen a bit? “Yes we did. One of the hazards of being a City councillor is you are always looking at the way cities are built and how things work. If you were to look at the photos on my camera I have pictures of bike lanes, recycle bins, signage, spray parks, streetscapes, intersections, etc,” said Jefferies. “We traveled to Malmo, Sweden one day by train and looked at an area they have redeveloped along their waterfront with great public spaces, higher density housing, mixed use commercial and a skateboard park. In Copenhagen we went to a great new market, a skateboard park they opened last year, cycled bike lanes and streets, and took in an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in Louisiana about cities, identity and architecture.”
It sounds like a great opportunity, would you like to add anything else? “The workshop was held in the Ramboll/Attractor offices - it was really interesting to see how they designed their offices for people and to encourage good thinking and discussion. In Canada I think we underestimate the importance of good design,” said Jefferies.
Canada’s military heritage I am writing on behalf of The War Amps Operation Legacy, in which members of the Association’s Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program help preserve and commemorate Canada’s military heritage by teaching others about the important sacrifices of our fallen soldiers and veterans. Of the more than 45,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in the Second World War, 10,000 were in Bomber Command – one of the most dangerous occupations of the war. On June 28, the Queen unveiled the Royal Air Force Bomber Command Memorial in central London. To mark the unveiling, The War Amps is releasing a memoir in its Canadian Military Heritage Series called Grandpa’s War in Bomber Command, a personal account of the experiences of the late Jack W. Singer.
As well, members of Operation Legacy will be donating copies of the memoir to their local libraries. Born and raised in Toronto, Singer joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at age 19 and served as a bomb-aimer with No. 9 Squadron, RAF. He wrote this memoir for his grandchildren in 1998, and, following his wish, it is now being made available to a wider audience to help people understand how it really was in World War II. Grandpa’s War in Bomber Command can be purchased, as well as in conjunction with The War Amps documentary The Boys of Kelvin High, by calling 1-800-2503030 or visiting waramps.ca.
Allison Lang Operation Legacy member Edmonton
Society says thanks Thanks for walking, Red Deer! To everyone who helped make the 2012 Investors Group Memory Walk a success: You’ve taken important steps to make a difference for people in our community who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Through our event and five others held throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories on June 16, we’ve raised $240,000 – and counting -- to support the work of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT. Funds raised help families impacted by the disease have the confidence and skills to maintain quality of life. The money also supports vital research
into the causes, more effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer’s. Special thanks to our dedicated volunteers for the countless hours each of you has contributed. I’d also like to thank our title sponsor, Investors Group, for their steadfast support of the Memory Walk. I’d also like to recognize our generous and community-minded local sponsors. We’ll see you at the Investors Group Memory Walk in 2013! Save the date – Saturday, June 15! Visit www.alzheimer.ab.ca for information.
Janice Fogarty Red Deer
Rename the ‘green onion’ I see in your paper that the City is repainting the water tower, and you implied a return of the green onion. Come on Red Deer, we can do better. How about a globe? A full moon? E.T.? Alfred E. Neumann? Bob Mackenzie? How about an oil gusher? A lollipop? What
about a light bulb? Contact your councillor. Write in to your newspaper. Start a facebook campaign. Whatever is done, it will be there for years. Let’s make it good.
Martin Watts Red Deer
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
POLICE BRIEFS SUSPECT CHARGED IN ROBBERY A man has been arrested and charged after a northend convenience store was robbed over the weekend. On July 29 at 3:06 a.m., Red Deer City RCMP responded to an armed robbery at the Express 24 on Howarth St. It is alleged that a lone male entered the store, brandished a hammer and demanded money and lottery tickets and departed with an undisclosed amount of both. At 7:10 a.m. a police officer on routine patrol observed a male acting suspicious near the hospital. He stopped to talk to the male, who was known to police, and determined the male was wanted on a recent theft. A subsequent search of the male revealed he was in possession of numerous lottery tickets and his clothing matched the description of the male in the robbery. Further investigation revealed that the same male was charged with possession of stolen property in connection to a similar robbery from the same Express 24 on July 10th. Robert Richards, 29, of
Red Deer has been charged with one count of robbery, one count of theft and two counts of failing to comply with undertaking.
by Erin Fawcett with robbery and four counts of breach of Youth Criminal Court Orders. The male
youth has been remanded and is to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on July 19.
Anyone with information that will assist the RCMP in this robbery is asked to call
the Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
RCMP INVESTIGATE ROBBERY WITH A WEAPON RCMP continue to investigate a robbery which took place in downtown Red Deer recently. On July 12 at 7:40 p.m. a 55 year old male was having a cigarette in City Hall Park located on the 4900 block of 48 Ave. in Red Deer. An intoxicated male youth approached the victim. The suspect became confrontational. The suspect requested a cigarette, brandished a knife and then demanded the cigarette. The victim complied with the demand and gave the suspect his cigarette pack. Within seconds of the incident, a police officer on a routine bicycle patrol arrived on scene. The youth was arrested without incident. Police have charged a 16-year-old male from Red Deer, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act,
OUT OF THE WILD – A moose and two of her calves were spotted at Three Mile Bend recently.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The history of soccer in Red Deer The most popular and truly international sport is soccer. The World Cup in 2010 attracted audiences in the billions. This year, the first event in the 2012 Olympics was a women’s soccer match between Canada and Japan. Interestingly, the match took place two days before the official opening ceremonies in London. While Canada, and North America in general, have been slower to pick up on soccer than almost any other place in the world, the sport still have some very deep roots locally. The first organized soccer match in Red Deer took place in May 1897, when the community had less than 200 residents. The inaugural game took place between a team captained by the local Presbyterian student minister, Rev. J. Donnell, and a team of Methodists from the Red Deer Indian Industrial School. The first out-of-town match took place at the official celebrations of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in Innisfail on June 22, 1897. Red Deer lost to the hometown team by a score of 2 to 1. In the early 1900s, as large numbers of new settlers flooded into the region, soccer really took off
Michael
DAWE as a popular team sport. The annual soccer matches between various Central Alberta teams at the Red Deer Dominion Day celebrations on July 1 were particularly popular. Soon, the competitions attracted some impressive trophies. In 1908, Dr. Harold Snell, a local jeweler and optician, provided the Red Deer and District Football (soccer) League with a large silver shield. It cost $100, at a time when a $1 per day was considered a pretty good wage. In 1909, Edward Michener, Red Deer’s M.L.A., provided the impressive Michener Trophy, as the award for the Red Deer city league champions. That same year, the Red Deer News provided a cup for the local high school champions. 1909 was also the year that former Alberta premier, A.C. Rutherford, provided the trophy for the provincial high school and collegiate champions. Red Deer earned a prestigious place in the Alberta
soccer scene by winning the Rutherford Cup in 1910 and 1911. In 1910, the Citizens’ Cup was awarded to the winners of the regional soccer competition at Red Deer’s Dominion Day sports event. This very large trophy soon became one of the leading provincial championship awards. It was frequently won by teams from Calgary and Edmonton. The outbreak of the First World War in the summer of 1914 created a hiatus in soccer competition as most of the young men went overseas to fight in the war. However, the sport revived in the early 1920s, with high school, city and regional leagues being formed. The Snell Shield continued to be the leading championship trophy in Central Alberta, while the Red Deer Citizens’ Cup continued to be one of the most prestigious championship trophies in the province. By the mid-1920s, the real provincial powerhouse teams were those made up largely of Welshmen from the Ponoka Mental Hospital and the community of Wood River, near Ponoka. With the onset of the Great Depression of the 1930’s, organized soccer on a regional and provincial level began to disappear. The last competition for the
Police investigate pipe bomb explosion RCMP are looking to speak to anyone with information regarding a pipe bomb explosion that took place over the weekend in the Normandeau neighbourhood. On July 28th shortly before 2 p.m. Red Deer City RCMP were called to a residence on Nielsen Close after receiving a complaint of a possible exploded pipe bomb. Police arrived and confirmed that a pipe bomb was under a vehicle and appeared to have at least partially exploded. The SUV suffered minimal damage as a result of the blast, and no one was injured. Neighbours reported hearing the blast and seeing smoke at about 3:35 a.m., however, no calls were made to police at the time. Red Deer Forensic Identification Section
and the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit from Edmonton were called in to assist in the investigation and it was determined to be an incomplete explosion of a pipe bomb. Red Deer City RCMP General Investigation Section continues to investigate. Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for this crime. Anyone with information can call Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com. If the information leads to an arrest, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. - Fawcett
Citizens’ Cup took place in 1930 when Wood River won it. The last winner of the Snell Shield was also the Wood River team in 1934. In the 1950s, soccer again took off in Red Deer and area as the community experienced a tremendous boom and accompanying surge in population. Fortunately the Citizens’ Cup was rediscovered in June 1960 in a closet in the Osborne (Ming) building in the 4900 block of Gaetz Avenue. Not long afterwards, the Snell Shield was discovered in the basement of house in the Mountview area. The Red Deer Soccer Association reinstituted competitions for the Citizens’ Cup. It was won by the Red Deer Hearts (Dutch) Soccer Club in 1961 and Hansum’s United Soccer team in 1966. Both the Snell Shield
A LOOK BACK - Hansum’s United Red Deer soccer champions with the prestigious Red Deer Citizens’ Cup, a soccer trophy that dates back to 1910. Photo shows the Hansum’s United float in the 1966 Red Deer Exhibition Parade. Photo courtesy of Peter Hansum and the Citizens’ Cup now reside in the Red Deer Museum.
The location of the Michener Trophy is currently unknown.
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Drive Change comes to Red Deer BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Central Albertan’s are being invited to submit their stories and reasons
for deserving a new car as part of a local car dealership’s campaign. Scott Kia’s Drive Change campaign was recently launched in Red Deer.
“We want to help make someone’s journey easier, so we are looking for a true life story of a local struggle of a person or group. One that a new vehicle in their
lives would make a world of difference; one of great need,” said Willy Wilson, marketing director. Last year, 117 Drive Change events were held
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across Canada and $45,000 was donated to community projects and not-for-profit organizations. Wilson said part of the premise behind the Drive Change event is to make the world around us a better place and give back to the communities. This year in Red Deer, one deserving person or group will receive a new 2011 Kia Soul on Aug. 21st -- Drive Change Day. Robert Nichol, general sales manager at Kipp Scott Kia, said the goal is to give the car to someone who will really benefit from it. The Drive Change events got their start after a woman’s story was noted and it was thought she deserved a car. “There was this lady and her child who had some medical issues and they had to take a bus for two hours into Toronto and sometimes stay overnight. To be able to let this lady have a new vehicle and allow her life to move forward, that’s what we’re talking about,” said Nichol. He said that is the kind of person’s life that they would like to change by providing them with a car. “The Drive Change campaign is just a goodwill story and we want to help Red Deerian’s with that.” Nichol said what people really need to know is that it’s not a draw, it’s not luck, that it is based on people’s plight in life. “We really want the people in Red Deer to under-
stand that we’re on their side,” said Nichol. Nichol said there might end up being 100-150 legitimate entries.
‘THERE WAS THIS LADY AND HER CHILD WHO HAD SOME MEDICAL ISSUES AND THEY HAD TO TAKE A BUS FOR TWO HOURS INTO TORONTO AND SOMETIMES STAY OVERNIGHT. TO BE ABLE TO LET THIS LADY HAVE A NEW VEHICLE AND ALLOW HER LIFE TO MOVE FORWARD, THAT’S WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT.’ ROBERT NICHOL “We live in a pretty decent place and there really aren’t too many people who are really strapped.” There are three weeks left to get entries in and Nichol said it could come right down to the wire where somebody submits the most deserving story the morning of Aug. 21st. “Initially we wanted to give the car to people who were actively involved in the community and this car could help them out, but then we looked at the original Drive Change event and it came down to giving this car to someone who needs it.” To submit a story or for more information visit www. scottkia.ca/drivechange. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com
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HOLD TIGHT - Savannah Dessert, 4, and her dad Clint whip around the go-kart track at Northland Speedway and Kirsten Palardy/Red Deer Express Rec Park.
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CITY BRIEFS
by Erin Fawcett
CITY’S FALL ACTIVITY GUIDE DELIVERED TO HOMES
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The Fall 2012 Community Services Activity and Program Guide will be available for viewing on the City’s web site on Aug. 6th. It will be delivered to homes in Red Deer County Aug. 9th, and to homes in Red Deer on Aug. 10th. Copies may also be picked up on or after Aug. 10th at City Hall, Collicutt Centre, Culture Services Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre and the Recreation Centre. Registration for all City programs in the guide begins at 8 a.m. on Aug. 14th. Registration may be done in any of three ways -- online at www.reddeer.ca/looknbook, through the City’s 24 hour touchtone telephone registration system at 403-309-8555 or in person at Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre or Recreation Centre. Customers wishing to register for programs using looknbook or the telephone registration system require an individual client number, family PIN, program codes (found in the Activity Guide and on looknbook) and Visa or MasterCard number and expiry date. First time telephone registration and looknbook users are encouraged to set up their client and family PINs before Aug. 14th to ensure they have all the necessary information before registration begins. Step-bystep instructions, as well as a new features guide, are available at www.reddeer.ca/ looknbook. In order to register quickly and efficiently on Aug. 14th, users who have not done so already are encouraged to review the new looknbook site before registration day. For assistance call 403-309-8411.
Medicine River Wildlife Centre has announced the addition of a Sullivan (Sully), the Barred Owl to the education team. Sully arrived at the wildlife hospital early in June after being found on the side of the road near Leslieville. Sully was left visually impaired after his collision with a vehicle but the decision was made to have him become part of the education programs as he functions very comfortably in captivity. Otis the Owl who has been a well-known member of the Centre’s education programs has been busy helping with over 150 formal programs around the province for the past nine years. Sully will help with the workload as well as allow the Centre to double book if needed. For more information contact Carol at 403-728-3467.
TRAFFIC DELAYS AFFECT RIVER BEND GOLF COURSE Motorists should expect traffic delays as road and culvert construction has started on 30 Ave. north (RR 272), just south of River Bend Golf and Recreation area. Work is expected to continue until Sept. 15. Motorists can expect slight delays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane and flag persons will direct traffic during active lane closures. Drivers are reminded to slow down when driving in construction zones and obey all signs and flag persons.
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS GIVEN FIRST READING Amendments to the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) received first reading from both the City of Red Deer and Red Deer County councils this week. Following a review in September 2011, both municipalities’ councils directed the two administrations to work together to develop amendments to the Plan. Proposed amendments include the removal of the Plan’s expiration date and the development of a formula to guide future annexations. Instead of a fixed timeframe to annex the City growth area by 2017, annexations would be based on the principle of the City having a minimum of a 30-year land supply, with a maximum 50-year land supply for growth needs within its municipal boundaries. Timing and scale of annexations would be dependent on the growth needs of the City and may extend beyond 2017. City and County residents will have the opportunity to review and comment on the amendments in the fall. On Sept. 5 an open house will be held from 4 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites (130 - 37400 Hwy. 2). On Sept. 10, a joint public hearing will be hosted at 4 p.m. by both councils at the Sheraton Red Deer (3310 - 50 Ave.). During the public hearing, persons affected by the Intermunicipal Development Plan amend-
ments will have a chance to speak to both councils. Following the outcome at the public hearing, the IDP amendments are scheduled for consideration of second and third reading by both councils.
CITY SEEKS INPUT FROM URBAN CHICKEN FARMERS Input from current urban chicken farmers is needed as part of the City’s urban chicken pilot project. In February, City council approved a pilot project that includes current chicken operations to assess the issues and impacts of urban chickens. The project also includes a public engagement opportunity to hear from the community with respect to the level of support for chickens and identify other concerns within the community. “We want to connect with the urban chicken farming community, as receiving formal input from them is an important part of the pilot project,” said Erin Stuart, development and licensing supervisor. “To make the right decision for our community we need these urban chicken farmers to participate.” Residents who currently have urban chickens can participate in the pilot project by contacting Inspections & Licensing at 403342-8190. Feedback will be accepted until Sept. 15. Public engagement opportunities regarding urban chicken farmers will occur in fall 2012, with a report and bylaw presented to council for review in February 2013.
MICROSOCIETY RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION A program that has received wide acclaim across the local community received interna-
tional recognition at the MicroSociety Conference in Philadelphia. Teacher/coordinator Milton Williams was recognized with the ‘George Award’ as Coordinator of the Year for his hard work, dedication and passion for the project that he was instrumental in starting and coordinating at Aspen Heights Elementary School. The award was established in 2003 to honour the memory and work of MicroSociety program founder Dr. George H. Richmond. Through an innovative curriculum, MicroSociety creates motivating learning environments that bring real world experiences to the classroom, where students manage their own miniature community. The program benefits include increase academic achievement and motivation as well as enhanced citizenship, service learning and community engagement while preparing tomorrow’s workforce today. “MicroSociety has had a huge impact at Aspen Heights. Considering there are over 200 Micro Schools across the United States, one in Columbia and our Canadian Micro, this is a huge accomplishment and very well deserved,” said Peter Laszuk, principal at Aspen Heights. Williams credits the entire staff at Aspen Heights for the program’s success as well as their students and parents “Who all bought into Micro and believed it would make a difference for our students. “MicroSociety is not only a school team effort, but an entire community effort. Support from local businesses, individuals and organizations have enhanced the learning, confidence and most importantly the future of Aspen Heights’ students.”
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fyi EVENTS Red Deer College hosts summer Art and Fine Craft workshops Series 2012 features artists and instructors from around the world. Series is 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.
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are intereste interested in joining the Band. We are in a reorganizaBand tional 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 please contact us at 403-782-7183. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and new members will start in September. Red Deer Historical Walking Tours will take place Aug 8 at 5:30 p.m. or Aug 9 at 9:30 a.m. Tour historic downtown Red Deer. Tour starts and ends at the MAG. Cost is $5 per person, $3 for museum members. Cemetery tours will also take place Aug. 15 or Aug. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
C.A.R.E. and the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery invite children to explore the wonders of India at this free, culture event. Henna tattoos, crafts, Punjabi dancing, try on a sari. Snacks and refreshments served. Wonders of India will take place Aug. 2, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call 403-3098446 for more information. YARD Yoga Studio’s summer unlimited session runs to Aug. 24th. Drop-ins welcome. The fall session runs Sept. 17 - Dec. 16. Visit our open house Sept. 22 as we celebrate 10 years. Call 403-350-5830 or email info@reddeeryoga.ca for more information. Also check out www.reddeeryoga.ca. The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who
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 from this event will support local community programming.
back to rural Alberta in the 1920s as Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site introduced summer day camps which run 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 stephansson.house@gove.ab.ca. Central Alberta singles dances will be held Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 at the Penhold Hall. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 8:30 p.m. Members and invited guests only. New members welcome. Call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440 for more.
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BBQ supper at 5:30 p.m. on Aug 10 at the Senior Citizens Downtown House (5414 43 St.). Cost is $8. Branches Band, Milwaukee-based Christian band, will be presenting a concert Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments provided following the concert. Hosted by Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church, 51 Alford Ave. in Red Deer. Call 403-340-8045 for more information or directions.
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Visit us at www.laebon.com The Red Deer Cemetery has many stories to tell. Tour starts at the front gate. Cost is $5 per person, $3 for museum members. Call 403-309-8405 to pre-register for either event. Karaoke on Aug. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Downtown House (5414 43 St.). Cost is $2.50. The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell featuring pianist Laura Walton Aug. 2 from 12:15 – 1 p.m. coffee and tea provided by Café Noir no admission charge (free will donation at the door). 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 garden offers Elaine, a Sherwood Park artist, the colours, shapes,
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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 information, call 403-340-3511. Children will have a chance to step
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 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. 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, per-forming artists and musi-cians. 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 will be sold so come early. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 403341-7653 or 403-304-7440. Kick up your cowboy boots and dance with Aaron Pritchett at the 18th annual Cattle Round Up on Aug. 18. Tickets to the event, which includes dinner, an auction, Pritchett’s concert and a dance, are $149 and available at the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (located at the hospital) or by calling 403343-4773. All funds raised go to purchases of medical equipment for Central Alberta Health Care facilities. Meanwhile, tickets for Pritchett’s concert and the dance with Dwain Sands and Brent McAthey are $45 and are available via Ticketmaster at 403-340-4455. The antique tractors are all fired up for the 17th annual Pioneer Days Festival and tractor pull competition Aug. 18-19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Festivities include a pancake breakfast, a farm equipment exhibition, an antique toy display and more. Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family. For more information, call 403-340-3511. The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is a national awareness and fundraising event that takes place every year in communi-
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Week of August 1 - August 8, 2012 ties all across Canada. Funds raised support direct programs and services for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS in their communities. Locally, the walk takes place at Rotary Park and is hosted by the Central Alberta AIDS Network Society on Sept. 23. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and opening ceremonies are at 1:30 p.m. with the walk at 2 p.m. A barbeque and other activities to follow the walk. To register go to www.caans.org under events. Ride Strong Poker Rally in support of the Canadian Brain Tumour Foundation; registration: $25, pledge sheets available as well. It runs Sept. 8 at Heritage Ranch. The ride will be followed by a good ol’ fashioned BBQ and barn dance! Tons of prizes, great food, great band, and fun fun fun! This part is included for participants and extra tickets are available for non riders for $25 each. For more information contact Sarah 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 Tapleys, Joshua Ridge, Dawna Bran Connier, Re Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Nancy Unsworth, Victoria Street, Three and Company, Potters Clay, New Song Band, CJ Berube, Generations. $25 for a weekend pass. Day passes are also available. For more information contact John at 885-4857, Moe at 3576678 or Jim at 391-1397 or online at www.gospelinthepark.net or lackfaldsunitedchurch.com. The Terry Fox Foundation is inviting all residents of Red Deer to come together in the fight against cancer and Team Up For Terry. Registered teams will raise funds and take part in the Terry Fox Run together on Sept. 16. Team Up For Terry is an exciting way for sports clubs, school groups, co-workers, friends, family or anyone
interested in realizing Terry’s dream of a world free of cancer to make a difference. The Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive event and requires no minimum donation. The team captain will receive a complimentary t-shirt along with a Run kit containing all the necessary materials to raise funds for cancer research. Further information is available at www.terryfox.org. Fanatullen Scandinavian Dancers hold dance sessions every Monday night from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Festival Hall, 4214-58 St. Scandinavian heritage not required. 403347-5303 or 403-341-4672. Old-time dances run at the Red
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 cost for groups or businesses
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during the Winds of Change’ ge’ July 2 - 8. Call 403-350-5830. 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.
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Deer Legion every Wednesday evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge $6. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 342-0035. Golden Circle dances continue Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Everyone welcome. 403-3476165 or 403-309-2520. The Senior Citizens Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 as well for both of these activi-ties. 403-346-4043. Red Deer Synchronized Swim Club has day camps coming up this summer, plus the Aquasquirts Camp for younger swimmers to learn the basics. To register, call 403-309-8411.
who want to participate. Sessions will be available until July. Contact Chris at 403-347-2776 or jcdhume@telusplanet.net. The Taoist Tai Chi Society™ 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. (Cron-quist Business Centre). 403-346-6772.
MEETINGS YARD Yoga Studio: Dedicated to Promot-ing YOGA in the Red Deer area. Summer Unlimited Session through to Aug. 24. $130 for 11 weeks. Drop-ins welcome. Annual Summer Yoga Intensive ‘Cultivating Calm
The Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) offers opportunity for immigrants to practice speaking English in a fun way. Weekly conversation groups are organized at different times in the coming months and are free for immigrants. Conversation topics will help to promote orientation to 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 in-formation. 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, glu-ten 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. Air Force Association of Canada. The aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and wellequipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-3413253 or amlow@shaw.ca. Gamblers Anonymous meetings are Wednesdays’ at 7 p.m. in the Red Deer Regional Hospital (3942-50 Ave.) south complex, lower level rooms 503 and 504. Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017. Queer Coffee runs 7 p.m. on first Mondays. Call Jill or Jennifer at 403-346-8858 for location. Gay ~ Lesbian ~ Bisexual ~ Trans ~ Queer ~ Allies. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.
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in the City, they also provide their service to people who live out of town as well. “We will drive people to Blackfalds or Sylvan Lake. Really we provide our service to whoever needs it wherever they live.” Another business that provides similar service is Sober Shadows, owned and operated by Renee Proulx. “You hear about drinking and driving every day and everyone talks about doing something about it – we are trying to do something about it,” she said. “Our customers love the service and are so thankful to get their vehicle home. “This is a much cheaper alternative than getting an impaired and our customers are not endangering their lives or the lives of others.” Proulx has operated her business since last November and said business continues to increase. “More people are aware that we are out there and I see the need only increasing in the future.”
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Volunteering in Central Alberta Sunnybrook Farm Museum in Red Deer is seeking volunteers to assist with grounds keeping, farm building and equipment maintenance and restoration, and special event duties. Most volunteer work takes place weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Volunteer one afternoon a week or every day. If you have a background in farming or farm equipment repair or any general farm experience and willingness to help this opportunity is for you. Retired teachers with farm background are encouraged to volunteer for interpretive programs. Contact Ian Warwick 403340-3511 sbfs@shaw.ca. CNIB has positions available as a Vision Mate. You will be matched with someone with vision loss in your area to help they with everyday activities like running errands and going for a walk. If this is something you can help with contact Wody Bergquist at 403-346-0037 wody. bergquist@cnib.ca. The Sixth Annual Central Music Festival takes place Aug. 17-19 just north of Red Deer. Volunteers are needed for a variety of areas including site, security, beer garden, shuttle drivers, parking and camping, volunteer services and hospitality. Complete job descriptions and an online application are available at http://centralmusicfest.com/ page4/index.html or call Dianne at 403-786-2344 or Mike at 403-886-5745 to learn more. Would you like to give back to the people in your community and have a ton of fun? Shake the Lake is looking for volunteers to help out at this year’s festival which runs from Aug. 10-12. Over the three days, Shake the Lake attracts over 9,000 people and volunteers are needed to set up, take down, security, aiding with the bands and riders etc. This is also a great opportunity to meet a lot of new people in your area. If you are interested please go to http://2012.shakethelake.ca/volunteer/ to sign up. And remember every volunteer gets a free t-shirt and a high five just for coming out and helping. Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre has the following volunteer opportunities available: Lifeline assist with installation of Lifeline units, battery changes, and visiting Lifeline clients in hospital. Promotion of Lifeline services and some clerical responsibilities will be required. Commitment five-hour flexible shift Monday to Friday for a six-month commitment. Also, Surgical Family Liaison Work with O.R. and Recovery Room, volunteers will provide direction and support for families of surgical patients during the day of surgery. Commitment is one four-hour shift per week Monday to Friday 7 a.m.-11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For these and other RDRHC volunteer opportunities contact the Volunteer Resource Office at 403-343-4715 or email brenda.farwell@albertahealthservices.ca. The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is currently looking for volunteers to help with our Supportive Transportation Program. As an agency we provide transportation to clients who need to go to medical appointments and also to clients who attend lunch on Wednesday’s at the Golden Circle. If you would like to learn more about this program or are interested in volunteering contact Diane at the Golden Circle at 403-343-6074 ext. 108. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District: Do you have the ability to have fun and build a positive relationship with a youth between five and 16 years? Do you miss going to animated movies? Wish you could play in the splash park? Enjoy fishing or the going to the beach? Little Brothers and Little Sisters are waiting for someone just like you! Contact Janessa at 403-342-6500 or janessam@ yvc.ca. The Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta (5406C 43rd St.) is seeking volunteers for morning (10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.) and afternoon (12:15 – 3 p.m.) shifts. For more information call Iris at 403-356-1678 ext 22 or email iris.lendingcupboard@shaw.ca. Aldo visit our web site www.lendingcupboard.ca or stop by Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CNIB is looking of a passionate person for occasional days to tend the office. Duties include answering phones, responding to inquiries, greeting people and assisting with demonstrations and the purchase if items. Contact Wody by email at wody.bergquist@cnib.ca. Canadian Badlands Passion Play to 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 1-888-823-2001 ext. 222 for complete information.
tries. Contact Lois at 403-346-2533 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 lkehler@ab.arthritis.ca. Bethany Care Society is seeking volunteers to provide clerical support to administrative staff, and volunteers who are interested in enriching resident’s 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 mackinnd@bethanycare.com. Canadian Blood Services welcomes new hospitality volunteers for their blood donor clinics. 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 please call the Society at 403-347-3662 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 jneiman@reddeer.cmha. ab.ca. Central Alberta Brain Injury Society is seeking volunteer 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 at cabis@telus.net.
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 coun-
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SWING HIGH - Natalie Irvine, 2, plays at Rotary Park on a Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express warm summer day recently.
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e s F t e r t n e C Thousands enjoy weekend street festival in Red Deer
celebrates 10th anniversary
ROLLING ‘ROUND - Pancho Libre performs stunts with his giant 55lb Mexican hula-hoop.
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rowds gathered in the streets for the 10th anniversary of Red Deer’s CentreFest. Performers and artists of all kinds were on site including talented face painters, acrobats, comedians, clowns and much more. Performers this year included Pancho Libre who travelled from his home in Mexico as well as Toronto’s ‘Fireguy’ and Red Deer’s own ‘Spandy Andy’. Children gathered in droves at stations like Gizzmo the Clown’s balloon twisting, the face-painting booth and the children’s centre, which was a huge success. The Rotary Water World was also a hit this year in the hot sun where people were able to walk through the misting arch for a moment of refreshment. People left with souvenirs of the festival from balloons, airbrush tattoos, face paint and post cards of their favourite performers. With a growing population and a revitalized downtown, Red Deerians are sure to enjoy the coming years of CentreFest with added performers and a steady stream of vendors looking to partake.
SKILLED SKELETON - Jake Craig, 6, played checkers in the kid’s area that was set up in City Hall Park during CentreFest.
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PENGUIN PAL - Peyton Pedersen Pedersen, 88, and her brother Andrew, 4, anxiously await Gizzmo the Clown completion of a balloon penguin.
DAN’S DANCERS - Dan the One Man Band played for the crowds on Ross Street and even had some audience members join in the fun dancing to the tunes.
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SIMPLY SILVER - Silver Elvis, an Elvis simulator, had kids and parents alike dancing and clapping along to his performances.
PAINTED PERFECTION Lyric Sincennes, 5, gets his face painted like Iron Man.
PERFECT PUTT Tommy Richens, 2, takes a swing on the mini golf course on Ross Street during the festival.
HEATED ENTERTAINMENT - Fireguy shows off the devil sticks he incorporates into his act of fire eating, juggling, breathing and jumping, while the crowds gather to watch.
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Central Music Festival is a family-oriented celebration that takes place in a beautiful natural amphitheatre just north of Red Deer. (5 km. north of Hwy 11A on the C&E Trail, 2 km west to - #20 – 27354 Twp. Rd. 392)
While great music is performed on an outdoor stage, you can explore a host of local vendors offering food and beverages, crafts, and other interesting wares. Kids of all ages are invited to join in the fun at the Kids Korner on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
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The Jessica Stuart Few bring ‘indie/folk jazz’ to City Toronto band’s bold, eclectic style continues to break new ground BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Toronto-based band The Jessica Stuart Few are heading west to promote their latest single and terrific new CD which is set for a fall release. The band performs Aug. 4 at the One Eleven Grill. After several tours promoting their 2010’s Kid Dream, The Jessica Stuart Few have seamlessly emerged as one of Toronto’s hottest new bands on the indie-folk scene. Their new CD, Two Sides to Every Story, features their signature indie-folk/ jazz style while tapping into a plethora of fresh new sounds fueled by the irresistibly catchy first single Don’t Ya. “We have real ‘live energy’ about us,” explains Stuart during a chat from Toronto. “When it came to this record, we definitely brought that kind of energy with us. And it was really a dream session. I wanted our exciting musical vibe to be captured. “I’m really, really pleased with how this new record is sounding. I’m really excited about it.” Stuart was born into a musical family, so it was pretty much a given that it would be a huge part of her life. “My mother is a fantastic musician and ethno-musicologist, so I’ve been always exposed to a lot of music from classical, choral to musical theatre to west coast native music and Jewish music. So I had a broad musical background.” She also started violin lessons at age three, piano at age five and it wasn’t long before her lovely vocal talents began to surface as well. She also had a knack for performing early on as well; her mom would have Stuart and her sister do song and dance numbers to entertain guests. In her high school years in Vancouver, she also discovered a love for writing music. But in spite of such an abundantly musical upbringing, she opted to study linguistics at university. Her parents, while of course supportive of her musical interests, had encouraged her to have a career to fall back on – just in case. Music was still a part of her life though, and in 2007 she relocated to Toronto to delve into the city’s lively music scene. She formed a band that same year with bassist
SLEEK SOUNDS - The Jessica Stuart Few include Red Deer on a western Canadian tour to promote their latest disc Two Sides To Every Story. The band performs at the One Eleven Grill on Aug. 4. Dan Fortin and percussionist Tony Nesbitt-Larking. Their first CD, the aforementioned Kid Dream, The Jessica Stuart Few, was released in 2010. Taking her music to a broader audience was a natural path to take. “I was predisposed to it, but the thing that is different is that when you are writing music, it’s very personal and it’s your message. It’s revealing of you and your innermost thoughts. That’s a whole other level, so I had to get used to that.” Since forming, The Jessica Stuart Few has spent a lot of time on the road, with
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around 100 shows in the past year alone including performances at NXNE, TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Vancouver Chutzpah! Festival, and the Brampton Indie Arts Festival while earning invites to showcase at Canadian Music Week and Pennsylvania’s Millennium Music Conference in 2012. Adding to the fabulously original and international, exotic sensibilities of her music is that she is also adept on the Koto (a 13-string traditional Japanese floor harp). Meanwhile, Stuart is enjoying every aspect of her chosen career. Taking her music on the road raises that level of ex-
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citement to even newer heights. From seeing her musical expressions explode into vibrant works of colour during the recording process to connecting with audiences, she doesn’t have a single regret for choosing to follow her heart even if it meant leaving behind a more comfortable, conventional lifestyle. “The highs are way higher than in any other job I’ve ever worked in,” she says with a laugh. “Yes, the lows are also lower. But when you are at a low, you have to remember that there will be those ‘highs’ again.” editor@reddeerexpress.com
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Unique altered-country sound coming to The Hideout Following their successful debut at last year’s Calgary Folk Music Fest, New Country Rehab returns to Alberta to play the Canmore and Edmonton Folk Festivals along with some points in between, including The Hideout in Red Deer. They play the venue Aug. 9th. Showtime is 10 p.m. With plans to record a new album in the fall, New Country Rehab will be performing their new songs as well as the tracks from their debut album that won them accolades from fans and critics alike across the country. New Country Rehab has a unique, modern, high-volt-
age, altered-country sound. What sets them apart is their knockout combination of a deep knowledge of timeless musical themes and motifs and the ability to innovate. New Country Rehab hits home with powerful music filled with love, longing, loss and joy. Spearheaded by lead singer and fiddle player John Showman, who is joined by James Robertson on guitar, Ben Whiteley on double bass and Roman Tomé on drums and backing vocals, the Torontobased collective is winning fans across North America and Europe. New Country Rehab has a strong musical vision that is as exciting to
HIGH VOLTAGE SOUND – New Country Rehab is set to perform at The Hideout later this month.
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the four members as it is to their audiences. Their 2011 debut, selftitled album was received with glowing and international praise by reviewers. The group blends lyrical sensibility and musical fo-
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Last Hand, a rollicking interplay of fiddle and guitar riffs underpinned by driving bass and percussion that builds relentlessly to the violent climax and denouement of the story. Not afraid to show it’s influ-
ences, New Country Rehab takes the Hank Williams, Sr. classic Ramblin’ Man, chews it up and spits it out as an eerie, dub-drenched trip through a mournful Latin groove. - Fawcett
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CRYDERMAN The Watch 20th Century Fox Rating: 18A 100 minutes As one reviewer put it, this movie aims low and hits the target bang on. The Watch is about four guys who form a neigh-
bourhood watch in small town Ohio and find themselves fighting aliens who have taken over the local Costco store in their plans to destroy earth. The four guys, including Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade, are all more or less infantile, foul-mouthed morons and (except for Stiller’s character) much more interested in carousing and drinking beer than solving the bloody murder of a night watchman at the Costco store. But they still pull together to fight the nasty, reptilian aliens who are best killed by being
shot in the testicles. Now as crude and rude and silly as this movie usually is, there are also some good laughs, often in reference to other movies. Every supporting character, as well as the four main ones, are just a little strange and off, from the dim-witted town cop to Stiller’s weird neighbour or his frustrated wife. The problem, as with most bad movies, is the script, co-written by Seth Rogen. There are some good ideas and the four stars do their best, but it often lacks logic, coherence and consistency. After
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awhile, vulgarity ceases to be funny and is just boring. But The Watch does have everything a certain segment of the audience could desire: lots of swearing and lots of jokes about body fluids, female nudity, guns, explosions and yucky special effects. Rating: two deer out of five.
NEW ON VIDEO Nothing worth mentioning, although The Lorax is out next week. Alf Cryderman is a Red Deer freelance writer and old movie buff.
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One of the worst things you could do The worst thing you could do to sabotage your health and fitness is fail to plan. You know the old saying right? If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. Well, it’s true. It’s been the most interesting thing for me to relearn this past three months and I am bearing the brunt of my own failure. Since my son has been born in April, I have abandoned a lot of my usual planning in order to be the best dad I can be. I don’t regret that for a split second, however, now that some routines are coming along, I need to get back on track. You see, the problem is this -- I like to help my wife care for our son for an hour or two or three in the morning, then rush off to work - but I do so without
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McDERMOTT bringing any food along with me, or eating breakfast first thing in the morning. When I arrive at work (the gym), I make myself a healthy shake as soon as I get there, but often it means I have been going a few hours without food in the morning - which slows my metabolism, causes my body to sacrifice muscle tissue, and store fat. Then it gets worse. Since I have not brought food with me I am left to go out and buy some
during my busy day. That creates another big problem, in fact, it creates a few problems. The first problem is that I keep working long past when I am hungry. I keep trying to get ‘just one more thing’ done, or ‘help just one more person’. I have been known to do that for five or six hours past when I should have stopped to eat. By then I am so hungry, I have stopped being productive at work, because my blood sugar is so low I cannot think straight. It is at this point that I finally leave work to go get some food. Living in a smaller town, I tell myself that healthier choices take too much effort, plus, I am so hungry by then I want something fast, so I grab something at
Timmies. It’s yummy, and better than most fast food joints, but still not optimal. My favourite meal there contains over 1,000 calories, and 20 grams of saturated fat, not to mention 1,980 milligrams of sodium. Ouch! Even if I do try to grab something healthier, it is never as clean as food from home, made by me, in the right portion sizes. Add to this fact, that I no longer have a race schedule or training plan that I am following this year, so my thought is to fit in a workout ‘somewhere in the day’. Guess what? I usually get to bed and realize I never did fit in a workout. So what does that mean? I have gained 20 pounds of fat and feel sluggish, slow and grumpy as a result. I am a well trained interna-
tional athlete, so if it happens to me, I would imagine it happens to you too. Certainly I know that my wife and son are a priority, and that will not change, so what can I do now to make this work? Easy -- the same things I did before we had our son. I need to pre-make food and have it ready in the fridge. Today I cooked up a pot roast in the crock pot. Took me two minutes to prepare and then I just left it to cook all day. I cooked up some long grain rice and stocked up on frozen veggies at the store. Tomorrow I will slam two meals worth of meat, rice and veggies into two containers. I will grab some Greek yogurt and nuts first thing in the morning - which I can eat in a minute while helping
with my son. That will give my body and my day a head start. When I get to work I will have my usual shake and I will set an appointment in my calendar to stop me three hours after my shake - so that I can do a workout during my lunch break, which I will honour. Workout for 40 minutes, clean up, eat my prepared meal and get back to work. That’s it. That’s all it takes. Some planning and everything changes. By the way: How are those Olympic Burpees coming along? Happy training! Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake. He can be reached at 403-8877667 or check out www.personaltrainersylvanlake.com for more information.
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Church Services “I did not expect to live in diapersâ€? What should men do if the doctor says, “You have prostate cancerâ€?? This is a difďŹ cult question to answer because doctors cannot agree on the right treatment. Now, a report in The New England Journal of Medicine challenges the beneďŹ ts of surgery. Its basic message to doctors is to follow the ďŹ rst principle of medicine, “First, do no harmâ€?.
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JONES The lifetime risk for men of developing prostate cancer is about 16%, and the risk of dying from it only 3%. This indicates that many prostate cancers are not dangerous and that no treatment is the prudent option. The U.S. study involved 731 males with localized prostate cancer who were given the option of either surgery or watchful waiting. They were then followed an average of 10 years. The study concluded there was no statistical difference in the risk of death between these two groups. Other studies have reached the same conclusion. But statistics never tell the whole story. Professor Fuller Albright, one of Harvard’s brilliant researchers, once remarked to my class, “If you have to prove something by statistics, it’s usually wrong�. So in the end, whether or not to treat prostate
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cancer is a decision that can only be made by the patient and his doctor. This study conďŹ rmed what I’ve always believed about prostate surgery. Patients must be prepared to accept the risk of surgical complications. Over the years I’ve received more negative feedback from readers about prostate surgery than any other procedure. Improved surgical technique has diminished the risk of complications of prostate operations, but this study, lead by a Minneapolis researcher, shows that 21% of patients suffered post-surgical complication during the ďŹ rst 30 days. The major complications are impotence and urinary incontinence. Sometimes impotence can be helped by medication, but urinary incontinence is not so easily managed. As more than one patient has said to me, “I did not expect to live in diapersâ€?. Others would never have agreed to surgery if this complication had been fully discussed earlier. I also believe that urinary incontinence is an under-reported complication. The patient who is wetting his pants is always more aware of the problem than the doctor who did the operation! What has caused this debate is the increased use of the PSA test. In fact, Richard Albin, the discoverer, wished he had never developed it as it’s resulted in a public health disaster. He admits it’s an imperfect test resulting in too many early malignancies being discovered for which treatment may not be required. Albin has never had
a PSA test himself, and for the record, neither have I. The great problem is that no one likes to know they’re living with malignancy. I repeatedly urged a 70-yearold friend and patient who had a microscopic area of prostate cancer not to have surgery. He had the operation and died of a complication. It’s well to remember that one in three men at age 40 shows evidence of microscopic prostate cancer and 50% at age 80. So this is a disease where it’s often better to live with the devil you know than the one you don’t know. Prostate cancer, particularly as you grow older, is a bit like getting gray hair. Neither problem is going to kill you. I’ve always remembered what Dr. Willett Whitmore told me many years ago during an interview in New York City. Whitmore, a world authority on prostate cancer, remarked, “Getting older is invariably fatal, cancer of the prostate only sometimesâ€?. Whitmore added that the survival rate had little to do with the treatment. Rather, it was related to the “biological nature of the cancerâ€?. In effect, was it a slow or rapidly growing malignancy? Currently it’s hard to determine this. So patients and doctors continue to need the Wisdom of Solomon to treat this disease. But this and other studies show that many men would be wise to choose no treatment, the only way to do no harm. The ďŹ nal decision, however, must rest with you and your own doctor. See the web site www.docgiff.com. For comments info@docgiff.com.
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HIT AND RUN - The Red Deer Braves took on the Spruce Grove White Sox in Red Deer recently and lost with a final score of 12-1 in favour of the guest team.
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Riggers camp allows players to sharpen skills BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express The Red Deer Riggers have been a mainstay in the senior baseball circuit for years as the team always manages to get together a strong group to challenge for the provincial and national titles. This past week the Riggers players were out brushing up on their coaching skills which may pay dividends many years down the road by hosting the second annual ‘Day with the Riggers’ down at Great Chief Park. The one-day camp allowed dozens of young local baseball players to get some advice about the game and to take advantage of some first rate coaching courtesy of the Riggers, covering the basics; running, throwing, catching, fielding and hitting. “The biggest thing in baseball as they
get older is throwing because every aspect of the game is throwing and learning that skill is the most fundamental of all of them,” said Riggers Coach Curtis Bailey, a 19-year veteran with the senior baseball squad. The players at the session ranged in age from eight to 17 and Bailey says they split them into two camps based on their age, sending them to different stations around the field for some instruction. Some players came into the camp already armed with very good skills and Bailey says that is a testament to the minor baseball program in Red Deer. “There’s some real great coaches in the community that have worked with a lot of these kids already and they have a good foundation for all these skills and we’ll just hopefully add to them,” he said. The camp was something which had been done in years past but it has been
quite a few years in-between appearances and last year the current crop of Riggers decided to resurrect it and give back to the community, said Bailey. The camp is supported in part through the far-reaching Sutter Fund and Bailey says it’s a helping hand that is most welcome. “They get involved in all the minor sports and to have that involvement in the summer time is wonderful for us.” Bailey said asking the players to give up some of their time in order to handle the tutoring on the field was a very easy sell and he was pleased with the effort put into each session. “They were all excited about doing this. They’ve been talking about it for years and it was just a matter of getting in touch with the right people,” he said. Apart from the basic skills being taught on the field the Riggers were also indirect-
ly teaching these young players something which can carry them through on and off the field of play. “Before the season starts we talk with the team and say this is how we’re expected to behave and act and play and be classy about it and be professional,” Bailey said. “We know that there’s young kids in the crowd that are watching and we can be an influence on them and if we can be a positive influence, even better.” He hopes this will become an annual event but there has to be some involvement in order to keep it going. “I think the partnership we’ve created with the Sutter Fund has been beneficial to us both and to the community,” said Bailey. “As long as the kids are willing to come out, if the interest is there I think we’ll maintain meeting that demand.”
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Annual golf tournament celebrates 90th year BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It is one of the longest running amateur golf tournaments in Alberta, maybe even the longest and it happens right here in Red Deer each long weekend in August. The Sun Life Central Alberta Amateur covers three days at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club track and has been running since the club was founded
in 1922 making this the 90th anniversary. Over the years the tournament has evolved with the game of golf more than a dozen years ago some of the participants and organizers made a decision which made this tournament just that much better for so many more golfers. “There used to be a cut so after two days you’d pack your bags and go home,� said Ken Frame, head professional at the Red Deer
Golf and Country Club. That didn’t sit well with John Hunter and Jim McPherson, two long time course members and so they approached the board to make a change and eliminate the cut, said Frame who was a part of that group looking to make the change. The result was a more inclusive golf tournament which still provided the competitive level that continues to attract some of the best amateur players
from around the region and the province. “It’s an event within and event and everybody gets to have fun,â€? said Frame, referring to the tournament format where there is a championship ight and nine other ights which has golfers playing all three days. Over the years nobody has dominated the tournament like veteran amateur Frank Van Dornick from the Camrose area. He has his name on the winners’
plaque seven times. Others with multiple wins include Red Deerians Tom Skinner and Mitch Evanecz, both with three wins. Evanecz will not be back this year as he has joined the professional ranks but last year’s champion Jordan Krulicki, a former employee at the Club will be tested during his defence of his seven stroke victory. “You know there’s lots of talent there and there’s 20 or 30 players who could eas-
ily win this event and we’re looking forward to the long weekend in August.� There is also a very social aspect to the weekend with putting and chipping competitions, the fun horse race Saturday night which can provide some excitement and plenty of laughs, along with the competitive horse race Sunday night. “There’s just lots to do and lots of social activities within the event,� said Frame. sports@reddeerexpress.com
Giving credit where credit is due It was some pretty big news which managed to slip past a lot of the mainstream media and I’m not sure how that happened. Our national junior football team posted a 23-17 win over the United States in the gold medal game of a tournament deep in the heart of football-mad Texas. You would think our media would have been all over that like ants at a picnic.
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CLAGGETT To give this some perspective it would be like the coyote catching the roadrunner. Charlie Brown actually kicking the ball.
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Charlie Sheen staying clean for a month. This is a great victory but we really didn’t get a chance to celebrate it because we really didn’t get to hear about it. Now why is that? I don’t have the answer, other than to speculate it was once again our Canadian humility taking over and us saying ‘aw shucks, that weren’t nothing.’ Sure this team was ranked second overall but
that’s like saying the same thing about all the golfers who were ranked second behind Tiger when he was the most dominant player on the world stage. You know you have the skills but most ďŹ gure they have a snowballs chance in a very warm spot down south of actually beating number one. But there are always exceptions to the rule and this group of football players went into this event knowing they could compete and
beat the best in the world. What these young men did was exceptional and they didn’t just squeak past the Americans, they jumped out to a 10-0 lead and then went toe-to-toe with the Yankees to preserve the win. The other side of this newly minted coin is the way these players covered the expense to get to the tournament in the ďŹ rst place. There was plenty of fundraising, including
selling cupcakes. Come on - football players having a bake sale to represent the country. Not that I have turned my nose up at a cupcake in my life but I would suggest there is a problem with funding our young athletes. That is another issue but helmets off to the young warriors who went into this event believing they could win and backing up their bravado on an international stage. sports@reddeerexpress.com
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS - Track Hoe, Dozer, Loader Operators PIPELAYERS HORIZONTAL DRILLERS STEERING HAND/LOCATORS TO ASSIST THE DRILLERS LABOURERS TRUCK DRIVERS Wage will depend on experience. We work a 12 hour day and work in shifts of 10-4 or 11-3. Overtime after 10 hours daily. Applicant must hold a valid driver’s license and provide a drivers abstract. Safety Training would be an asset - CSTS, Ground Disturbance II, Standard First Aid, H2S Alive. All work is local to Camrose, AB and surrounding areas. Will pay travel from the shop. Please fax your resume Attention Wendy: 780-6792-8523 or email your resume to Wendyrumsey-smith@nuedgeconstruction.com
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DEALER DEVELOPMENT/ COMMUNICATIONS AND PRODUCT SUPPORT Supreme International Limited, Wetaskiwin is looking for a full-time Dealer Development/Communications and Product Support person. As we continue to grow we are looking to add to our team. The Dealer Development/Communications and Product Support position will be responsible for dealer development, dealer assessment, dealer growth, customer service, and sales. Travel will be required.
Duties & Responsibilities: • Prepare engineering designs and drawings • Write technical reports • To provide technical support to other departments • Perform general clerical duties within the engineering department • Examine drawings for conformity and errors • Supply most of the quality documents drawings for jobs requiring higher level of documentation To apply: • Email: Nannette.goodinson@westeel.com • Fax: (403) 556 9487 • In person: 5812-48th Avenue, Olds, Alberta • Please indicate the position you are applying for.
We require the suitable candidate to have experience in dealer development, sales and an agriculture background. A can-do and customer ¿rst attitude is a must. The candidate must be pro¿cient in Microsoft Of¿ce. WE CAN OFFER YOU: Team Focused Environment Excellent Bene¿ts Package (includes): Dental/Extended Health/Vision/STD/LTD/ RRSP Employer Funded Please drop off, fax, mail or e-mail your resume to: Supreme International Limited P.O. Box 6450, 6010 – 47 Street Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2G2 Attn: K. Graham
Eagle Builders is expanding its facility to double production. We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:
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edium size accounting Àrm located in Ponoka, Alberta, which provides professional services to agriculture, small business, government organizations, and professionals, is currently seeking a senior level accountant to join our team. You would provide a variety of professional services to our clients, including audit and assurance and general taxation matters. Applicants should have at least 3 years experience in public practice and preferably have obtained an accounting designation. We will consider applicants nearing completion of their accounting designation programs with public practice experience. ProÀciency in Caseware and other accounting and tax related software would be an asset.
We are a Àrm that provides opportunities for learning and growth with increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with your skills and experience. We offer competitive compensation and beneÀts plans. Interested applicants please email or fax your resume and cover letter in conÀdence to Tim Rowland at 403-783-6170 or resume@ rowlandparker.com. We would like to thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
DuPont Pioneer is currently recruiting for a sales representative for Red Deer and surrounding area. Responsibilities: • Call directly on customers and prospects to promote, sell and provide superior service for line-up of top quality Pioneer® brand products. • Warehouse, invoice and deliver products. • Conduct on-farm yield trials. Qualifications: • Excellent knowledge of local area with an agricultural background. • Motivated and personable with desire to build relationships with customers. • An attitude of continual self-improvement. • Computer skills are an asset. • Candidate must live in area or be willing to relocate. Remuneration: • This is a fully commissioned sales position. Excellent supplemental income opportunity for a local farm operator. Submit your resume online at: www.pioneer.com/careers. Click on “Search for a Job”, then “Independent Sales Rep” and submit your resume. Refer to the Independent Sales Representative – Red Deer area posting. Application Deadline: Aug. 14, 2012
; Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at to Human Resources 403.885.5516 or email: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.
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HOMES & LIVING
READY FOR BED - This master bedroom in a Laebon Homes show home in Penhold is an inviting place to wind-down and experience peaceful rest.
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Embracing the love for fall in your home I am moving into my new home and have had the entire house painted in my favourite colours, fall inspirations of greens/golds and a hint of teal. Yesterday I saw school supplies in the store and felt that familiar joy wash over me -- fall is coming! I adore fall – the colours and smells and holidays all associated with fall are warm, lovely and inspirational. Orange, umber, black and green are all on my list of favourite colours. The scents associated with these colours are warm and spicy and invoke satisfying memories. This is the perfect time to paint. I of course have all these wonderful colours in my home. My house is a veritable fall palette and I wouldn’t have it any other way. When I tell people I am
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LEWIS mixing teal with red, orange and chartreuse they look at me with a strange mix of wonder and disgust. Painting is a quick and satisfying project as you get to see major results in a very short time. Just be careful to take time for preparation. If you don’t know whether your walls are covered in latex or oil it is a good idea to use an all purpose primer. Wash your walls with TSP and lightly sand before priming, this will ensure maxi-
mum adhesion of the primer. It is worth the prep time to provide a clean, smooth surface for your paint. Although I don’t love painting, I do enjoy the results. I have painted dozens of walls in many homes over the years and have had good and bad experiences. I have painted everything from smooth new drywall to paintable wallpaper to lathe and plaster and have various degrees of success. One thing I have learned is not to buy lower quality paint. Paint can range from $20 to over $80 per gallon and the temptation can be to go with the perceived bargain. Trust me, the cheaper paint is no bargain. You often end up putting on more coats than premium products because they
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lack sufficient pigment to cover existing paint – especially when using deeper colours. The paint does not ‘hide’ well either, hide is when you roll or brush a paint on the walls and you can see marks left by the brushes – premium quality paint will level out during drying whereas the cheaper alternative does not. Scrub ability is another huge consideration, paint may go on the wall for pennies but will it be durable? Can you wash it after dirty hands run across it or after your dog decides to lick the wall? Does anyone else’s dog lick their walls or is it just mine? A paint made with quality pigments and finishes will stand up years longer than a bargain brand paint so if you are painting in a high traf-
fic area consider using premium paint. Embrace your love for fall and consider painting your home for a fall uplift, its not as far away as you may think. I am happy to report that this time I hired a professional painter, they used my favourite C2 paints and they were done in three days. I may never paint another wall again, it was so easy. Thanks TC Painting, you guys have made this remodel so enjoyable. I knew when I moved into a new home over a year ago it wouldn’t be long until I was buying a fixer upper. Kim Lewis is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre. Contact her at 403-343-7711 ext 227 or email her at klewis@carpetcolourcentre.com.
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Renovating? Contact your insurance company If you’re planning some major home renovations this year, you have some important insurance-related things to remember before you get started. We asked Tara LessardWebb, an underwriter with Desjardins General Insurance Group, to share her do’s 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? Yes and the homeowners should make sure the contractor’s liability insurance is adequate and current. Generally speaking, the contractor’s insurance and the homeowners’ insurance combined will provide good coverage through the renovation project. Could the work cause their premiums to increase? Actually, it depends, which is why it’s important to have the conversation with the insurance provider. In some cases, improvements — like upgrading the electrical system or replacing a weathered roof — may help lower insurance premiums. However, if the renovation increases the replacement value of the home — for example, with a new addition, or the installation of high-end granite countertops or expensive appliances — the homeowners’ premium
may go up. Doing-it-yourself is very popular these days. What if a homeowner prefers to do the work himself? I understand the appeal — typically major renovations mean major expense.
But even if you do your own work, you still need to contact your insurance company to ensure you remain covered through the project and that your policy is updated accordingly. It may mean a bit more pre-
mium, but it could protect you during the project and once it’s completed. What if the renovation is complete and the homeowners neglected to inform their insurance company? They should do so as soon
as possible to ensure they are adequately protected. Otherwise, they may discover when they have a claim that it is not fully covered, which could prove very costly.
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Learning Connections
FLYING BY - Nathan Stayer, 15, performs the buttery stroke during the last practice of the season for the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club recently.
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Dancers gain many skills at Red Deer studio BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express There are a multitude of benefits for children who
take dance classes and it’s an activity that they can do for years and even make a career out of if they choose. Julie Dionne, owner and
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director of JD’s Fabulous Feet, said they continually see progression in their students year after year. The dance studio is gearing up for its 18th season. JD’s offers both recreational and competitive dance. “Our recreational dancers learn at the same level as our competitive dancers and I think that’s really important,” said Dionne. There are about 200 dancers each season at JD’s. With eight instructors, the studio offers a variety of classes including jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical and hip-hop. The studio also offers a Zumba class which is open to both dancers and adults
as well. “We have two sessions during the year for Zumba and then we also have summer sessions as well. You can either sign up for the session which is once a week for 13 weeks or just do a drop-in,” said Dionne, who has been dancing since 1976 and teaching full-time since 1987. “It’s become a really popular class and the more people you have the more fun it is.” Dionne said enrolment at her studio begins at the age of three and there are many benefits to children involved in dance. “It teaches children and youth discipline, quick
thinking skills, fitness of course and it’s great for children who are shy – it really brings the best out of them.” Parents can also watch their children progress as the studios at JD’s Fabulous Feet are equipped with two-way mirrors. “That is a really big thing at our studio – an open door policy. Parents can sit and watch any class.” Dionne, who is with the Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association and serves as the national president, also believes it’s important to show dancers new experiences and opportunities. “I’ve taken kids to Chi-
cago, Las Vegas, New York and next year I’m hoping to do Disney. “We try and give the kids opportunities to show them what’s out there and what they can do.” Some of the dancers that have been taught by Dionne have certainly moved on with successful careers including one dancer who is currently the lead in 42nd Street at Stratford and another performing in a circus group in Montreal. Many have also become teachers as well. For more information visit www.jdfabulousfeet. ca. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
CATALINA ROOKIE CAMP ! will be held at the Michener Pool Tuesday Sept. 4th - Friday Sept. 7th, 2012 • Can you swim a length of the pool (25 meters)? • Never been a member of our swim club before? • Want to learn some new swimming skills?
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Cost $50.00 * Catalina offers a Pre-Competititve Program
To register call: 403-347-SWIM (7946) Visit us online at: www.reddeercatalina.ca Email: rdcatalina@telus.net
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - A group of beginner to intermediate dancers take part in a summer dance workshop at JD’s Fabulous Feet.
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Library offers multitude of programs for all ages BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express For parents looking for things to do with their children or things for their children to do, the Red Deer Public Library is a great place to start. Laural Grimes, children’s services coordinator, said the programs start for children at birth and there are now things for kids to do right up to age 18. “Getting kids involved at the library helps them begin speaking and quite often that’s the very first thing,” said Grimes. There is a ‘Baby Times’ program that helps parents to learn to read with their children right from the very beginning and to interact with them. “It’s important that parents set aside time one or more times a day to spend with a book reading,” said Grimes. She said the programs then go into working with literacy and the importance of reading to children as they get older so they gain an understanding and appreciation for the written word. “When they get a little bit older then they can share a book with mom or dad where they read a page and their parent reads a page which then translates into them picking up chapter books and reading them on their own.”
She said the biggest thing that the library programs work towards encouraging is that parents should never quit reading to their children even once they’re in school. The library also offers a ‘Time for Two’s’ program for the second year of a child’s life. There are also programs set up that allow the children to attend in their pyjamas with their whole families, including older siblings, grandparents and parents. “We encourage the entire family to come and it turns out to be a really lovely time for them where we do story time and finger crafts.” Grimes said the next step for children is the three to five story time that encompasses a preschool story time of 45 minutes where crafts, story telling and conversation are all included. Also running right now is a model club that encourages literacy through means other than just picking up a book. “We get together and order models that are level one, no glue no paint, and the children and their guardians come here and we do an introduction of which model we’re doing,” said Grimes. She said the children have to read the instructions and follow along regarding when to take certain pieces out until they
need them. She said the goal of the programs at the Library is to encourage a literate community. “We have a lot of people that come to the Library with English as a second language for tours and they are offered library cards too.” Literacy comes in many forms, said Grimes.
“Even if we can get kids involved in model clubs or the chess club then they find out that reading isn’t just sitting down with a book but they learn to play games and understand the rules and different forms of literacy that help them with their lives.” The Library is also now running a program for teens age 12
– 18 called ‘Steam Punk Summer’. “It’s all working together with the community to get to the bottom line goal of getting people to read and find out how important literacy really is.” For more information on programs at the library visit www. rdpl.org. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com
EAGER LISTENERS - Emily Grose leads story time with elementary school age kids at the downtown Public Library recently.
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Music in motion with the Red Deer Royals BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express The Red Deer Royals Marching Show Band has recently concluded a successful new member recruitment drive. According to Director of the Red Deer Royals Concert and Marching Show Band Rob Goring, normally between 25 and 35 young musicians join the band each year. This year there will be 55 youth from Central Alberta joining the ranks this September. This will bring the band membership number to approximately 120 members. Goring attributes the rise in the number of youth auditioning for the show band to two major factors -- a strong and focused recruiting campaign and word of mouth promotion by current band members and the families. In past years Goring has done an average of a dozen school presentations per year to promote the band. This year he made 22 presentations. “Our members and their families are out best promoters,” he said. “We also get really strong support from school recommendations.” Goring also attributes some of the draw to the band to be from
ALL TOGETHER - The Red Deer Royals head off the Westerner Days Parade this year. They also recently finished a Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express successful recruitment drive for new members. the string of successes the Royals has enjoyed both in Alberta and around the world in recent years. The Royals won gold medals at the World Championships for Marching Show Bands in Malaysia in 2011, in Italy in 2003 and in Germany in 2001. They also were Top Canadian Band and second overall in the 2010 and 2011 Calgary Stampede parades. The Red Deer Royals Marching
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Show Band has recently returned home from the World Championships for Marching Show Bands and from a performance at this year’s Calgary Stampede. The championships were held as a part of the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. This year the world championship was held at the Saddledome in Calgary. The event attracted 17 bands from all around the world.
For this competition the Royals performed a 10-minute field show entitled ‘Scheherazade’, a show that tells the story of the One Thousand and One Arabian Nights. The 90-member band finished with a gold medal and was fourth overall. This performance garnered a mark of 87.6 points, the highest score they have ever achieved at the world champi-
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onships. The Royals have previously performed at the world championships on six occasions -- in 2011 in Malaysia, 2009 in The Netherlands, 2003 in Italy, 2001 in Germany, 2000 in Calgary, and 1998 in the U.K. The band has earned silver and gold awards in these previous competitions. “Following the Royals’ performance in the finals of the competition, many of the band members were extremely emotional,” said Goring. “They knew they had turned in a season best performance and were enormously relieved and justifiably proud.” After an award winning show for the world championships the Royals also put on a performance in the Calgary Stampede Parade. The Red Deer Royals were the top marching band in the 2012 Calgary Stampede and placed second overall. The winning band was from Taiwan. The Royals received a mark of 90.8, trailing the Taiwanese band that scored 92.2. The local band were the only Canadian band among the top seven groups. For more information about the Red Deer Royals please visit www.reddeerroyals.com. treid@reddeerexpress.com
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Reading Tails bringing books and kids together BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express A local program is not only helping children learn how to read but also gaining confidence in the process. “Parents and librarians need a wake up call to put on the armour of literacy for our children and students,” said Laural Grimes children’s services coordinator at the Red Deer Public Library. It was with this in mind that in 2010 Grimes and then Children Services Librarian Donna Alberts along with St. John’s Ambulance, started Red Deer’s first Reading Tails program. Reading Tails is a program where children who are having a tough
time learning to read at school can come and practice enhancing their literary skills by reading to therapy dogs for 30 minutes once a week for six weeks. Many children that participated in the program have achieved success and greatly improved their literary skills according to Grimes. June Thompson, one of the dog handlers for the program recalls a little boy, after completing a session with her and Margaret Rose, one of her therapy dogs, running out of the room and exclaiming “Mommy! I read a whole book!” This program has been proven to work, officials have said. The statistics show that a child can im-
‘WE REMOVE THE CHILD FROM NEGATIVE THOUGHTS (ABOUT THEIR READING SKILLS) AND LET THEM JUST READ IN A JUDGMENT FREE ENVIRONMENT.’ LAURAL GRIMES prove by up to three reading levels in a six-week period. According to Grimes, success can be attributed to the postive atmosphere of the program. “We remove the child from negative thoughts (about their reading skills) and let them just read in a judgment free environment. “Therapy dogs are different from working dogs. Therapy dogs are trained to interact. They are there to make (the child) feel good and just to be a friend.” Therapy dogs and their handlers go through a
vigorous training process before they have the opportunity to work with kids in this capacity. Both the handlers and the dogs must pass a series of tests in order to work with others. There is additional training required for dogs and handlers to work with children. They must have at least one year being a therapy dog for adults before they can apply to work with kids. Thompson is a qualified handler who not only has three therapy dogs; she also breeds standard poodles to become therapy dogs. Over five years ago Thompson was looking for a place to volunteer when she found out about the St. John’s Ambulance program with the canines. Someone had once told her that when she was looking for volunteer work to look at her skill set and put that to work.
“I loved my dogs and training and showing them. This program with St. John’s Ambulance was a perfect fit.” Thompson has now been a therapy dog volunteer for over five years and actively uses two of her standard poodles, Margaret Rose and Sachi, as a part of Reading Tails. Last year’s program was so successful that it will be running again this year.
This year Learning Tails is hoping to have up to four handlers available each night. This would allow eight children to participate in the program. Sessions will start this fall. Anyone looking for more information can contact Laural Grimes at 403342-9121, email lgrimes@ rdpl.org, or visit the children’s department of the downtown Public Library. treid@reddeerexpress.com
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Congratulations A PERFECT PAIR - June Thompson and her Therapy Dog Sachi work together to bring smiles to Red Deerians. One program they work with is Reading Tails at the Red Deer Public Library. Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express
‘Kvitka’ on another spectacular year!
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Registrations also accepted at the Edgar Soccer Office: 6905 Edgar Industrial Drive – Mon to Thurs: 10-7; Fri: 10-5 ALL GAMES PLAYED AT THE COLLICUTT CENTRE For more information, check the Indoor Soccer tab on www.rdcsa.com; Call or email the Edgar Soccer Office 403-346-4259, rdcsa@rdcsa.com
Red Deer Canadian Ukrainian Dance Club will be starting Wednesday, September 5th, 2012. Registration and Orientation Classes BEGIN at 6:00 p.m. at Festival Hall. EVERYONE IS WELCOME - Not necessary to be Ukrainian or have any dance experience. Adults do not need to be couples to join. For more info, call Irene 403-346-5712, Doris 403-347-2344 kvitkardukrdance@yahoo.ca
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Local swim team offers introduction to sport BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express Every year in September, the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club offers an opportunity for young aspiring athletes to participate in a competitive swimming pre-season prospects camp. This is Rookie Camp. This year the four-day introduction to competitive swimming will start Sept. 4th and through Sept. 7th. The camp is a great way to learn swimming skills and to make friends while improving fitness.
“We want to be part of a fit-for-life, sportfor-life kind of pattern,” said Head Coach Mandi Smith. Being a part of the Catalina Swim Club is a good way to start this pattern, especially when swimming plays into a child’s strengths. Rookie Camp is open to anyone, especially those who are 12 and under, who can swim at least one length of the pool (25m) without pause or assistance. Participants must be prepared to give their best efforts in this camp because the instruction and training will be challeng-
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ing. The swimmers will get a feel for stops and turns as well as all four stokes including butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle. This camp is coached not only by the coaches of the Catalina Swim Club but also some of the senior swimmers on the team. “It’s really cool because the older kids get involved,” said Smith. There is usually a two to one ratio for coaching; two kids for each coach. The camp is not solely available for youth wanting to join the competitive team, it is open for anyone who is curious about the program and to see if they are a good fit for the swim club. “If someone does not know about competitive swimming and even if they don’t go on to the competitive program this is a great way to find out about it.” According to Smith competitive swimming is cool because it has a unique trait that is different from most sports. Swimming is an individual sport but it is prepared for in a team environment.
“(The athletes) get the benefits of both team and individual sports,” she said. “The training time is all together as a team but when you go to swim meets you compete at an individual level. “It’s a different kind of competition. You are not trying to win or lose; you are just trying to beat yourself from last time.” Each swimmer will be assessed on their aquatic abilities to see if they should qualify for the competitive team or for the precompetitive program. “We are totally honest,” said Smith. “If a kid needs more swimming lessons before they come see us we will say so and encourage them to come see us when he or she is stronger.” The goal is to set up each swimmer for success, to explore his or her natural abilities and encourage each athlete to strive to be the best that he or she can be. For more information contact Red Deer Catalina Swim Club check out www.reddeercatalina.ca. treid@reddeerexpress.com
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Child’s imaginations run wild at Tiny Toes BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Children’s imaginations are constantly running rampant and Tiny Toes Castle Daycare has taken advantage of this fact with their themed surroundings. Sisters Annie and Alvina Zaidi, along with their mom Faiza, own and operate the daycare that opened in October 2010. Annie said when they opened there were not many daycares in the community and there was such a huge need for them. The location of Tiny Toes Castle (5, 255 Davidson Dr.) also provides a unique and different approach because they are in a strip mall in what would be deemed commercial space. “We designed the space in a way that it’s castle theme. We thought it would be a good change, daycares are very pretty but there aren’t many with a theme. The kids really enjoy the environment,” said Annie. Annie and Alvina have worked hard to make their daycare not only a child friendly area but also an environment where parents feel welcome and encouraged to ask questions. “Our philosophy is learning through play and we do also want to emphasize education as well. We work with child centred or child directed play,” said Annie. The sisters agreed that while they do have ideas that they bring to the table, they take into consideration what the children and the parents are interested in. “We try to bring the education aspect in to all the play activities that we do. We try to find the balance between what we want them to learn and what they want to learn or are interested in,” said Annie. Annie also said that the children do have a set routine for meals and naps, but that they are provided options to take part in group activities or play independently. “We have circle time which is a struc-
tured activity where we decide upon a theme and we just have a topic of discussion,” said Annie. The circle time topics have ranged from stranger safety to fire drills, the RCMP and community workers in Red Deer. “There are a wide range of topics that we discuss and it gives us an opportunity to have direct one on one interaction with the kids. We bring books and props and material that relates to each topic,” said Annie. Alvina said that part of the benefit of circle time is that the children learn from each other. “If one week we are talking about under water and one child says an octopus has four hands and another says they have eight, then they’re learning from each other.” On Wednesdays, the children are invited to bring in a toy or picture and talk about it and tell the other children about it. “We get right in play down to the kid’s level and keep daily logs of the child’s day, those are things that parents really like,” said Alvina. The daycare sees children from 19 months to 12 years. They also have an outdoor play space that is well used by the children where they can play on the grass, play equipment, or take toys outside as well. “We wanted to ensure that kids are getting quality care because when we were starting we thought if people are going to pay us they should get their worth for their dollar,” said Annie. The meal plans at the daycare are comprehensive and work on a 12-week rotational plan where most daycares work on a four or six-week rotational plan. “We made recipe books for parents as well so they know what their children are eating and we are very conscientious about allergens,” said Annie. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com
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Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools RegistraƟon and Back-to-School InformaƟon RegistraƟon begins on Wednesday, August 22 at the school. Our schools are well recognized for their academic excellence. They are publicly funded and welcome children of all faiths desiring a Catholic education! With a gospel view of life, students are called to grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. ESL (English as a Second Language) support is offered in all our schools.
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Maryview School - Pre-K to Grade 5 John Paul II Catholic Outreach School - Grade 10 to 12 Before & AŌer School Program + DayƟme Kinder Care 201, 4915 - 54 Street, Red Deer 3829 - 39 Street, Red Deer 403.314.9382 403.347.1455 St. Teresa of Avila School - Pre-K to Grade 5 Half Day & All Day/Everyday Kindergarten Before & AŌer School Program 190 Glendale Boulevard, Red Deer 403.346.0505 St. Elizabeth Seton School - Pre-K to Grade 5 35 Addinell Avenue, Red Deer 403.343.6017 Holy Family School - Pre-K to Grade 5 Before & AŌer School Program 69 Douglas Avenue, Red Deer 403.341.3777 St. MarƟn de Porres School - K to Grade 5 Before & AŌer School Program, Fine Arts Program 3911 - 57A Avenue, Red Deer 403.347.5650 École Camille J. Lerouge School French Immersion – Pre-K to Grade 9 English Middle School – Grade 6 to 9 5530 - 42A Avenue, Red Deer 403.347.7830 St. Patrick’s Community School Year Round Program – K to Grade 9 Sports Excellence Academy – Grade 6 to 9 56 Holt Street, Red Deer 403.343.3238 St. Francis of Assisi Middle School - Grade 6 to 9 321 Lindsay Avenue, Red Deer 403.314.1449 St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School - Grade 6 to 9 3821 - 39 Street, Red Deer 403.346.8951 École Secondaire Notre Dame High School Grades 10 to 12 English and French Immersion 50 Lees Street, Red Deer 403.342.4800
ONLINE LEARNING St. Gabriel Cyber School - Grade 8 to 12 www.stgabriel.rdcrd.ab.ca Toll Free: 1.877.314.9382
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN SYLVAN LAKE, INNISFAIL, OLDS AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE Our Lady of the Rosary School - Pre-K to Grade 2 English & French Immersion 4520 Ryder’s Ridge Boulevard, Sylvan Lake 403.343.2568 École Mother Teresa School - Grade 3 to 9 English & French Immersion 79 Old Boomer Road, Sylvan Lake 403.887.6371 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School - Pre-K to Grade 9 Half Day & All Day/Everyday Kindergarten 4453 - 51 Avenue, Innisfail 403.227.2123 St. MaƩhew School - Pre-K to Grade 8 5735 - 58 Street, Rocky Mountain House 403.845.2836 St. Dominic Catholic High School - Grade 9 -12 5502 - 50 Street, Rocky Mountain House 403.845.5313 Holy Trinity Catholic School - Pre-K to Grade 8 Half Day & All Day/Everyday Kindergarten 6610 -57 Street, Olds 403.556.9444
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE DIFFERENT To Įnd out why Catholic educaƟon is an excellent choice for your child, call the school principal or the Division oĸce at 403-343-1055. You may also visit us at 5210-61 Street in Red Deer or at MyCatholicSchool.ca FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Classes start on Tuesday, September 4, with the excepƟons of St. Patrick’s Community School (Year-Round Program starts on August 7) and Grade 11 & 12 students at École Secondaire Notre Dame High School start on Wednesday, September 5. TRANSPORTATION School bus service or city transit bus passes are provided to students who qualify for a transportaƟon grant. For students who don’t qualify for a transportaƟon grant, the bus fee is $30 per month per student to a maximum of $60 per month per family. For more informaƟon, please call the TransportaƟon Department at 403-309-8801. Students riding school buses will be contacted prior to start of school.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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