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Agency tackles harsh realities for homeless teens Street Ties Youth Outreach supports some 30 homeless Red Deer youth

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

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p to 30 homeless youth walk the streets of Red Deer each and every day and one local agency is helping to change the paths of their lives.

Street Ties Youth Outreach has been in Red Deer for 10 years. They help youth involved in high-risk behaviour aged 13- to 21-years-old. The program is one of many Parkland Youth Homes offers and is funded by Children’s Services.

Officials have said there is a core group of about 25 to 30 homeless youth in the community at any given time. They range in age typically between 16- and 19-yearsold and are primarily from Red Deer.

“These are truly homeless kids. There are lots beyond that who are couch surfing or making do so those numbers are really hard to nail down,” said Sandy Proseilo, program manager for Street Ties Youth Outreach.

“There is a core group of kids that are known to us because they’ve been around.

They may leave for a while and it terrifies us when they disappear because we wonder if they’ve been recruited for prostitution or if they are in involved in some activity that is less desirable. Or if they are going to school and have found a different environment – and that happens too.”

Staff with Street Ties travel to schools in Red Deer and area in hopes of educating students about the dangers of high-risk behaviour.

“It’s about informing young people about the risks of all of these things and the risk of recruitment and how young people aren’t always aware of what it might look like.”

There is also a youth drop-in centre open during the day that is run through Street Ties and targets street-involved youth who have very little engagement with or positive connection to society as a whole. This program sees about 500 youth a month. At the centre there is access to computers, resource materials, referrals, personal supplies, shower, laundry facilities, lockers as well as food and support.

“The demographic using the drop-in centre is primarily around 14 or 15 years of age and is sometimes a little younger which is astonishing,” said Proseilo. “These are high needs kids in that they probably don’t have a stable home environment.

“In terms of actual homeless kids there are many situations where sleeping in a wooded area or finding an available mats program is preferable to being home,” she said. “We see a great number of young people who are and have been grossly ne-

WORKING FOR CHANGE - Sandy Proseilo, program manager for Street Ties Youth Outreach stands in front of artwork done by homeless Mark Weber/Red Deer Express teens in the City at the youth drop-in centre in downtown Red Deer. glected and sexually assaulted.

“They could be living in families, who with no ill intention just don’t have the skills to manage life and who haven’t followed through on some priorities that we might have in our own homes so education might not be at the top of the list because survival is. There is also a component of addictions that exists.”

Officials with Street Ties also work with the City’s RCMP members in hopes of combating youth homelessness and sexual exploitation.

RCMP Supt. Warren Dosko said the number of homeless youth in the community is high.

“We have to look at the root causes like why do we have 30 kids who are homeless?

And we need to look at the issues driving that.”

He added prevention is key - and from

an early age.

“The first thing is prevention so we do that through our school resource officers who visit elementary, middle and high schools. We also look at developing positive relationships with the kids,” said Dosko.

“After the fact we may see them for crimerelated and complaint-based issues. We try to get them connected into the appropriate resources and our members know which resources they may need.

“Police officers have a chance to have a significant impact on a young person so we really try to build relationships with them.”

He added the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) is also available to deal with issues surrounding mental health.

“We have changed the way we traditionally police in terms of mental health. We are now taking a more holistic approach

because a lot of times in the past we would have dropped them off at the hospital or taken them to jail and that wasn’t always appropriate,” said Dosko.

Meanwhile, Proseilo said one of the perceptions from people is that these youth should be able to find work easily and help themselves start on a better path.

“We recognize that these young people aren’t quite to that place yet. It’s about crisis intervention – they are meeting with staff and having conversations about what happened at home or on the street last night or how they are frightened for their lives, safety or mental health,” she said.

“But our kids are survivors. They are incredibly resilient. We have watched miracles occur there.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Local man vying for a City council seat

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A local man has thrown his hat into the election ring in hopes of a spot on City council.

Calvin Goulet-Jones, 26, said he’s always been interested in politics and after participating in last year’s provincial election, started thinking he might run for a City council seat.

He added recent decisions made by council have only fuelled his bid. Gouletww

Jones, who moved to Red Deer with his family in 2010, added he will focus on ‘common sense issues.’ “There’s dandelions in the parks, there’s mosquitoes, dealing with grafďŹ ti – which are common sense things, but they are the ďŹ rst to get cut and they are the ďŹ rst to destroy the beauty of a city.â€?

He said issues such as a ward system and bikes lanes will also be brought up during the campaign. “Council argued on and

off about the ward system being beneďŹ cial and about not being beneďŹ cial but it has nothing to with that. “It has everything to do with the people having the right to decide for themselves. It has everything to do with people choosing how they ought to be governed. “Council voted it down because they don’t like a ward system and they don’t think the City is ready.

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More Albertans finding permanent housing, says province Since 2009 more than 6,600 homeless Albertans have been provided with housing and supports, and more than 1,600 people have graduated from Housing First Program and are living independently, according to the province.

Of the Albertans who received support to help them break the cycle of poverty, about 80% remain housed.

Those are just a few of the highlights released in the final progress report from the Alberta Secre-

tariat for Action on Homelessness. The report supports the creation of a new community-based council and highlights progress on ending homelessness in Alberta.

Premier Alison Redford also announced the appointment of the Alberta Interagency Council (IAC) on Homelessness.

The partnership will help guide the next phase of ‘A Plan for Alberta: Ending Homelessness in 10 Years’.

The focus is now shifting to

making long-term changes that will prevent homelessness and strategies requiring coordinated action between government and communities.

“I extend my gratitude to the Secretariat members who made the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness a reality,” said Redford. “They understood that ending homelessness was the right thing to do for economic, social, and ethical reasons and their work provided the foundation for our cur-

rent and future success in ending homelessness.”

Co-chaired by Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski and former president and CEO of the Edmonton YMCA, Franco Savoia, the 33-member council will focus on homelessness prevention and identify strategies and actions to provide specialized supports to targeted groups of homeless Albertans, including the chronically homeless,

Aboriginals, youth, and women and their families leaving violent situations.

“Eliminating homelessness is a complex task and community ownership is vital to achieve successful outcomes,” said Dave Hancock, human services minister.

“By moving from the Alberta Secretariat to the IAC, we are recognizing the key role played by community partners and agencies in collaborating with gov-

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Like all council representatives, Savoia said he was nominated by an organization that recognizes the importance of community perspectives to preventing homelessness.

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Court denies bail for accused murderer

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Bail was denied for a man accused of the murder of a Calgary woman whose body was found at a Red Deer recycling facility last year.

Nathan Desharnais, 25, is charged with second-degree murder and offering indignity to human remains in connection to the death of Talia Nellie Meguinis, 27.

He will return to court on March 15 to have a preliminary inquiry set.

The body of Meguinis was found at a recycling facility in the Riverside Industrial area on Feb. 22, 2012 after police received a complaint of a deceased female.

Red Deer City RCMP General Investigation Section and Red Deer Forensic Identification Section were called in to assist with the investigation. After further investigation, RCMP said Meguinis was not murdered in the location her body was found.

Desharnais was arrested in Calgary last September. Police have said his arrest was a result of an extensive seven-month investigation that involved the Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section, Major Crimes Unit, Forensic Identification Unit, Victims Services and the Police Dog Service. The Calgary MCU, the ‘K’ Division Special Tactical Operations, Poly-

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There were 40 investigators who were dedicated to this case with more than 25,000 man-hours spent on the investigation.

At the time of Desharnais’ arrest, police said they believed that he had just met Meguinis the weekend that her body was found as she was traveling back home to Calgary from northern Alberta and stopped in Red Deer to visit family.

At the same time police also added there were many challenges during the investigation.

“Some of the hurdles we encountered from the onset were due to the fact that she was found in a recycling facility and she was unknown to us at the time. Typically when we have a murder investigation we have a starting point and we know who the victim is. We didn’t have that. It took us a few days before we knew her identity so we were playing catch up from the get go,” said Const. Gary Kroeker, during a press conference to inform the media that Desharnais had been arrested in connection to the case.

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Hair Massacure supports Ronald McDonald House

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express The local Ronald McDonald House landed some solid ďŹ nancial support recently from the Edmontonbased Hair Massacure.

Hair Massacure is an annual event organized by the MacDonald family, staff and volunteers. Daughter Kali MacDonald inspired it during her battle with childhood cancer when she lost her hair three times during treatment.

She has now been in remission for 10 years, and continues to be an inspiration, explained her father Gordon during the event last week at Parkland Mall. “Kali was diagnosed with cancer when she was two

years old,� he said. “She had 33 months of chemotherapy, and during that time she lost her hair three times. Each time I shaved my head – I think it was as much for me as it was for her because you feel so helpless.�

He later thought it was a great concept to introduce at his workplace. So the ďŹ rst event was held on Feb. 14, 2003 at Canada Post where Gordon worked. Forty-eight heads were shaved for a total of $37,000 for the Kids with Cancer Society. “It has just grown from there.â€? Today, the event is held in Red Deer, Fort McMurray, Calgary and Grande Prairie as well.

In preparation for the 2006 event, pink hair was

introduced and has since become the event’s signature trademark. Gordon proudly sported his pink hair at the event last week, and said adding pink to the equation took the event up a notch from head-shaving – which was becoming more fashionable anyways.

In 2012 Hair Massacure celebrated its 10th Anniversary. They had more than 2,000 participants join in the cause to raise aware-

ness and funds for children with life threatening illnesses. In total, $1.3 million was raised. Altogether, more than $6 million has been raised in 10 years, said Gordon.

Funds support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta and the Ronald McDonald House.

Meanwhile, Kali will be 15 years old in May and three days prior to that she will cross the ‘10-year can-

cer free’ mark, said Gordon.

Ultimately, what began as primarily an awarenessbuilding event has now become a major fundraiser for several organizations. “There’s a fun aspect to it as well.�

Around Edmonton, people spotting his pink locks often make the connection to the Hair Massacure event. “At the Edmonton airport and the Fort McMurray airport, you get some

funny looks,� he laughs. “You get a lot of people asking you if you lost a bet.�

He’s appreciative of the support the Hair Massacure movement has built up over the years as well. “Every year it’s overwhelming with the response it gets from people.

It’s like it has an energy and a life all its own.�

For more information, check out www.hairmassacure.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION Showing the love

Valentine’s Day is one of those days that people either love or loathe.

With the holiday tomorrow, flashes of pink and red are painted across the City, florists are likely being run off their feet, card shops are packed with last minute shoppers and candy stores are running on empty as the last boxes of chocolates are scooped up.

Yes, Valentine’s Day is a bit mushy and not for the faint of heart – lovers will have an extra bounce in their step, an extra sparkle in their eye and a smile on their faces as Cupid strikes again.

Even the youngsters get involved in the celebration with the excitement of giving and receiving their own Valentines from classmates and friends.

This is where the seeds of love begin.

It’s a fact that Valentine’s Day has become more commercial over the years – it is estimated that over one billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent out each year. This makes it the second largest card-sending holiday of the year with Christmas taking the top spot.

Over 189 million roses are estimated to be purchased and thousands of chocolates will be consumed on this day as well. With all this commercial hype, we don’t think that should let lovers forget the real meaning.

This celebratory day is all in the name of St. Valentine. There are a few versions who St. Valentine was.

He has been described as a priest in Rome,

a bishop of Interamna and a martyr in the Roman province of Africa.

Some believe Feb. 14th is celebrated to commemorate the anniversary St. Valentine’s death, which is thought to have happened around 270 A.D. Others believe the Christian church may have celebrated St. Valentine’s feast in hopes of ‘Christianizing’ celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia festival.

The month of February in ancient Rome was the beginning of spring and was considered a time of purification. While not many people realize where Valentine’s Day originated, it is still celebrated, just in a different manner.

Although Valentine’s Day is pegged as the day of love, we don’t think lovers should only show their significant other how they feel one day a year – it should be every day.

Often, the single folks dread this ‘love-filled’ day. It can be a reminder of their ‘singleness’ – something they’d rather not think about at all. Ladies can have their own celebrations – the so-called Galentine’s Day parties where women just have fun with their friends and put aside concerns over their singleness.

Don’t let the happiness of Valentine’s Day get you down. It doesn’t have to be just about falling in love.

Ponder new ways to find that special someone. That way, next Valentine’s Day you may very well have some company.

Reflecting on a telling tale of two Trudeaus If you’re a certain age, the impending April coronation of Justin Trudeau must strike a déjà vu chord.

Forty-five years ago – on April 6, 1968 – his father, Pierre Trudeau, became leader of the very same federal Liberals in the very same city.

For those not immersed in politics, Pierre Trudeau seemed to come out of nowhere. First elected to parliament in 1965, he didn’t ascend to cabinet until 1967. But after Lester Pearson appointed him Minister of Justice, his rise was turbocharged.

First came the December 1967 introduction of Bill C-150, which, among other things, decriminalized private homosexual acts between consenting adults.

The state had no place in the bedrooms of the nation and all that. Then came the high profile role as Pear-

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MURPHY son’s point man in the February 1968 constitutional talks.

If you were inclined to cynicism, the timing of Pearson’s resignation announcement – a week before C-150 was introduced – and the setting of the April date for the convention to select his replacement might seem too neat to be mere coincidence. And certainly Pearson favoured Trudeau as his successor.

In any event, a significant bandwagon began to roll.

Almost instantly, large swathes of the media were

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enthralled. The Toronto Star had a particularly virulent case of infatuation, almost as if the Beatles had dropped in on the senior prom. Mind you, there were holdouts, the most prominent of which was the Toronto Telegram’s Lubor J. Zink. A Czech expatriate and a vociferous anti-communist, Zink was suspicious of Trudeau’s ideological pedigree and made no bones about his reservations.

Ordinary people who were enthusiastic about Trudeau often seemed to have vague motives. An older lady I worked with – a philosophically conservative Liberal partisan – found him “interesting,” and when colleagues teased her about his being a lefty, she took solace in an observation he had made about the time for “free stuff” being over. Meanwhile,

the young woman in the apartment one floor down was for him because she’d heard he was “a swinger.”

As for myself, being just a couple of years out of university and espousing mildly leftish views, Trudeau was attractive on a couple of counts. He was both safe and stylish, much classier than the NDP alternative. While he would be “progressive,” you wouldn’t have to worry about him embarking on an old fashioned nationalization binge.

But even with all the hoopla, the April 6 balloting turned out to be pretty tense. I was living in a tiny midtown Toronto apartment at the time and watched it on television with likeminded friends. It took four agonizing ballots before we could celebrate.

Perhaps the most stunning thing to contemplate

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is the contrast between the two Trudeaus. Indeed, the ties of blood and family aside, one wonders whether the father would have approved of a Liberal frontrunner with a resume as flimsy as that of his son.

Whatever you thought of Pierre Trudeau’s politics, he was undoubtedly a man of intellectual substance.

So far anyway, there is no indication of similar qualities in Justin.

And while Pierre Trudeau’s ascent in life was certainly eased by family money, he did build his political career himself.

The same can’t be said of his son. If he carried his mother’s maiden name and was known as Justin Sinclair rather than Justin Trudeau, the idea of him being Liberal frontrunner would be beyond laughable.

Then there’s the difference in the prize to be had.

In winning the leadership, Pierre Trudeau was also gaining the prime minister’s office. And in the ensuing general election, he could rely on the country’s dominant political party, formidably anchored in Fortress Quebec.

Justin will have a tougher row to hoe. With the Liberals in third place nationally, he’ll first have to wrest Quebec back from Thomas Mulcair’s NDP, before then taking on Stephen Harper, a much tougher and wilier opponent than the haplessly ineffectual Robert Stanfield. Still, Canada 2013 is an altogether flightier place than Canada 1968. So you never know how things will turn out.

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Letters to the editor

CitySpeak DIANNE This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Dianne Wyntjes questions regarding poverty in the Red Deer community.

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What are your observations of poverty in our community?

“Poverty is not having sufficient economic and other resources to live with dignity, choices and power that support full participation in society. It’s being unable to meet the needs of housing, food, utilities, transportation, medical care and clothing. Poverty is the reality of homelessness and hunger. It can be children without lunches, the struggling of new immigrants or aboriginal peoples, the unemployed, working poor, single or two-parent families experiencing job loss and needing the food bank,” said Wyntjes. “The face of poverty can be a person with disabilities, families or seniors who are struggling, a youth on the street turning to shelters and concerned about safety. It may be the person with low literacy or someone with mental illness who wrestles with challenges each day.”

She added she is reminded of a quote by Mother Teresa – “Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.”

She added poverty includes hurts, vulnerability, emotional needs and people wanting a relationship and comfort, not just a meal. “Poverty impacts an individual’s potential and stifles hope. Along with diminished opportunity and economic prosperity, we see higher social costs to health care and the justice system. Recognizing growing income disparity between the affluent and the poor, poverty changes our community,” said Wyntjes. “There are nearly 400,000 Albertans living in poverty, including some 91,000 children under the age of 18 living in poverty. That’s roughly one in ten living in poverty.

“A family of four earning $38,000 per year or less in Alberta, after taxes, is considered poor as is the single person making less than $19,000. Worrying about the next pay check, not being able to make a housing payment, making decisions between one’s prescription and medication versus food or family needs are tough choices.”

How can council and our citizens in Red Deer help?

“Red Deer has signed on to the provincial government’s commitment to end poverty in Alberta. Intergovernmental cooperation (municipal, provincial and federal) must continue,” said Wyntjes. “Poverty is at the root of many social issues. Government spending on poverty reduction is an investment that improves our community’s health. In the absence of government supports, there would be more people living in poverty. Research studies suggest it’s far cheaper to give a homeless person a place to live than to provide a patchwork of emergency and support services.”

She added when council makes decisions, viewing through the lens of poverty is important to her. “For instance, small increases on transit fares will have an impact.

We must design our communities so they are welcoming and recognize social inclusion. Community initiatives with school boards and agencies to increase literacy levels are crucial,” said Wyntjes.

“There’s a link between housing and poverty. Red Deer’s focus on adequate housing and housing options is a priority. Housing is considered affordable when the cost of adequate shelter does not exceed 30 per cent of the household income, before taxes. Citizens who pay more than this amount are spending much on housing and likely unable to afford other needs.

“It’s important to recognize the valuable work of the 20 or more agencies, organizations and teams of people who have the expertise who work together throughout our community. They provide supports such as housing options, emergency assistance, intervention, and healthy relationships support. Adequate funding to effectively meet the needs is often a challenge for community agencies.”

She added any time anyone lends a hand to someone in need, there is capacity to create positive change. “We can volunteer or donate. We can engage in the political process, policies and actions that reduce income disparities and inequality.

Community implementation of long-term, fully funded prevention strategies, based on community input are ways we can reduce and alleviate poverty,” said Wyntjes.

“Sometimes we may stereotype individuals who live in poverty or stigmatize homeless men, women or youth. We may buy into myths that poverty is about individual choice rather than systems in our society. Each of us can check in with our attitudes so there’s less contempt or discomfort and more compassion and understanding.”

Will we end poverty in Red Deer?

“It’s been said a measure of a community is the extent to which people help one another. There is no one organization that can end poverty; we do it together. Poverty is a complex problem and we live in a changing economy,” said Wyntjes. “The Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA) is a grass-roots organization with a focus on addressing poverty in our community. There’s good information on the web sites of www.everyoneshome.ca and www.actiontoendpovertyinalberta. org. Through planning, policies and programs, we’ve made advances on poverty prevention and alleviation. It’s a work in progress and that work continues.”

Local reader sounds off on topic of ward system Our elected officials down at City Hall have denied the citizens that they were elected to represent the opportunity to decide their method of governance.

Their rationalizing of their self-serving political positioning does have serious ramifications but does offer some humor.

Chris Stephan is the lone councillor west of Taylor Dr. and Frank Wong is the lone councilor north of the River. The mayor and all the other six councillors live east of Gaetz and south of the river.

If Frank and Chris were to decide to leave City council or lose in the next election and given the disproportionate and increasing influence of the southeast section of Red Deer then it is quite likely that 75% of the City would not be represented in the next council.

Buck Buchanan was an integral and interesting co-author of the motion and if successful had the most to lose. Depending upon the ward boundaries he could be campaigning against three or four fellow incumbents who garnered more votes than he won in the last election. (Honourable).

The same could be said and could influence the councillors who voted against a plebiscite. They appear to be living in a possible ward where they would be campaigning against incumbents who had garnered more votes, or their vote based may have been outside their ward. (Selfserving).

Councillor Lynne Mulder said it was too big of an issue for a ballot, so does that mean electing a mayor and eight city councillors is just a small detail? This statement does remind me of Kim Campbell’s famous line, something about elections not being the time to discuss policies.

Tara Veer made comments about focusing on big issues.

City councillors, I guess, are easily overwhelmed by involving the public in such a mundane matter of governance.

I was not surprised that they voted against the plebiscite taking into their apparent history of not communicating with their constituents these past years.

This is also an election year and naturally posturing comes into play and legacies for retirees, etc. I wrote a letter on this

issue last fall and there were hundreds of people who agreed with the lack of communication, accountability and respect from City Hall. The idea of a need for a ward system grew from that sense of frustration. Being aware that 300 voices did not constitute a majority, the idea of a plebiscite to involve the whole city emerged.

The months following saw discussions in stores, parking lots, restaurants and office parties. Hundreds of people supported the idea of a plebiscite and of the ward system. The mayor, five City councillors, the school board trustees, two City employees and five other people appeared against the ward system but few were against a plebiscite.

The idea of a petition does pose some logistical issues. We need 10,000 signatures in a 60-day period and there are volunteers who assure me it can be done. Do we petition for a plebiscite to be presented in six months as legislated requirements demand, would there be enough time to include it in the next election or would it force a stand-alone and expensive vote?

Should we petition directly for the implementation of a ward system?

The petition will be written and I am hoping that Chris Stephan can ensure acceptable wording, and it will be circulated before and during the next election.

Another request would be that the media ask and candidates offer the area of their residence. For simplicity let’s use 50 St. and 50 Ave. as the centre, could the candidates inform the electorate if they live northwest, northeast, southwest or southeast of that point?

Then it would be apparent to everyone about their representation.

The mayor and City council have shown disdain for our intelligence and scorn for our ability to understand the issue and determine the methods of which we wished to be represented.

The citizens may reject the ward system but it is obviously apparent that the citizens do want a change whether it is communications, respect or governance which seems to be missing now.

Garfield Marks Red Deer

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Women of Excellence nomination process The nomination process for this year’s Red Deer & District Community Foundation Women of Excellence Awards is underway.

Deadline for submission of nomination packages is March 29 at 4 p.m.

A nomination package must be received by Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants and Consultants, 300, 501043rd St. The postal code is T4N 6H2, Attn: Ms. Marsha Smalley. Envelopes must be marked Women of Excellence

2013. Nomination package and guidelines are posted on the Red Deer & District Community Foundation’s web site at www.reddeeranddistrictcommunityfoundation.ca. A hard copy is also available at the Foundation office.

There are 11 categories for this year’s Women of Excellence Award and they are: agriculture; arts, culture & heritage; athletics, recreation and fitness; business and the professions; community building; education and training; entrepreneurship; environment; health and wellness;

human services and the Young Woman of Excellence award. Red Deer & District Community Foundation is a community catalyst committed to growing a legacy which strengthens the quality of life in Red Deer and surrounding areas.

The awards program is part of the Foundation’s commitment to increase public and community recognition of women who have earned admiration and respect.

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We, the care staff at Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge, wish to thank the residents of Aspen Ridge, their families and the community of Red Deer for their support during the strike/lockout.

Your understanding throughout the process helped achieve an agreement that’s good for Aspen Ridge residents and the people who care for them.

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POLICE BRIEFS RCMP SEEKS TWO PEOPLE OF INTEREST Red Deer City RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two people involved in an alleged break in and theft.

On Feb. 5th at 6 a.m., a woman broke into the apartment building at 4902 37 St. and proceeded to the parkade where she let a man in who was driving a purple Oldsmobile Aurora.

cation and money before being discovered by building management. The man had a long screwdriver and warned the building manager not to come any closer. The man returned to his parked vehicle and left, picking up the woman along the way.

Anyone with information to this crime or know the identity of the persons in the photos are asked to contact their local police.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Central Alberta Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tip online at www. tipsubmit.com. If the information provided leads to an arrest, tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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A youth has been charged after calling 911 and indicating to police there was a fight at a store downtown.

On Feb. 11th, Red Deer City RCMP received a complaint regarding a large fight and stabbing in the parking lot of the Real Canadian Superstore at approximately 1:25 p.m. After police arrived on scene it was clear that no fight or stabbing had occurred.

RCMP located a 15-yearold youth male at the scene as the person who called 911. He was arrested and charged with one count of public mischief and one count of breach of probation.

Investigators ask that anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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RCMP MAKE ARRESTS FOR DRUG OFFENCES Three people have been arrested and charged for drug offences.

On Feb. 7th at 5 p.m. the Red Deer City RCMP Street Team observed a female

conducting a drug transaction. Police attempted to arrest the female but she fled, driving erratically. She hit a police vehicle and was taken into police custody shortly after.

The female was found to be in possession of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, marijuana and heroin.

Alexa Czneriak, 27, of Red Deer, has been charged with dangerous driving, flight from police, resisting arrest and trafficking a controlled substance. She

has also been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime and possession of a controlled substance.

In a related matter, the Red Deer City RCMP Street Team executed a search warrant at an apartment building located at 6319 - 59 Ave. Police arrested several individuals inside. A search of the apartment unit resulted in seizure of $4,590 in Canadian currency, crack

cocaine, powder cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin.

Police have charged Ryan Karol, 30, of Red Deer with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance and possession of proceeds of crime.

Daniel Apetrea, 34, of Calgary, has been charged with four counts of breach of a recognizance and possession of a controlled substance.

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CITY BRIEFS CITY CONTRIBUTORS TO SPORT ON DISPLAY Residents can now view a tribute to some of Red Deer’s best builders and supporters of local sports, as a Lifetime Sport Achievement Award display has been unveiled at the Collicutt Centre.

The display showcases the more than 50 recipients since 1959 of the Red Deer Community Sport Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award (formerly Sportsman of the Year).

The display recognizes those local men and women who have contributed to the development of sports at all levels in the fields of football, basketball, hockey, track, and everything in between.

The 10’ x 8’ display features notable contributors such as Jerry Tennant, Wayne Lalor and Gord Hamill.

The display will be available for viewing at the Collicutt Centre until April 15.

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It will then move to the Sheraton Red Deer, where it will be on display during the Red Deer Community Sport Awards and Banquet, to take place April 21.

For more information on the personalities featured, visit http://scord.ca/community-sport-awards/lifetimeachievement-award-winners.

To nominate someone for the 2012 Lifetime Achievement award, or to nominate a coach, official, volunteer, athlete, or business supporter in other award categories, visit www.scord.ca.

‘THE GREAT ONE’ TO SPEAK AT BREAKFAST Red Deer College is proud to announce that hockey’s most recognizable name, Wayne Gretzky, will be the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Kings & Queens Scholarship Breakfast.

Gretzky will share personal reflections from his storied career, during an

event that is sure to inspire athletes and fans of all sport, organizers say.

The breakfast runs March 28 in the Parkland Pavilion at Westerner Park at 7:30 a.m.

Gretzky first donned the famous number ‘99’ as a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, a jersey that he wore to the Stanley Cup Finals six times, winning four cups with the Edmonton Oilers in the mid to late 1980s.

He holds or shares 61 NHL records, 40 for the regular season, 15 for the Stanley Cup playoffs and six for the NHL All-Star Game.

Presented by BMO Bank of Montreal, the Kings & Queens Scholarship breakfast creates a way for student athletes to pursue their dreams of sports and education.

Since its inception nine years ago, this event has raised over $205,000 for athletic scholarships.

Gretzky will be joined on

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stage by popular commentator, Kelly Chase who will emcee the event.

Ticket options are: single breakfast ticket ($199), single meet and greet tickets ($999), a corporate table (eight breakfast tickets is $999) and a VIP Table (eight breakfast tickets and eight meet and greet tickets is $7,999).

Single ticket sales can be purchased through the Black Knight Ticket Centre 403755-6626 or at www.bkticketcentre.ca.

For VIP and corporate tables, contact Carolyn Neufeld at Carolyn.Neufeld@ rdc.ab.ca or 403-343-4093.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR AWARDS Nominations are currently being sought for three Red Deer College awards: the G.H. Dawe Memorial Award, the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award and the Alumni Legacy Award.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaw.

AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE BYLAW NO. 2006/6 Bylaw No. 2013/2.01 to redesignate Lot 3, Blk 4, Plan 992-0008, SE 6-39-27-4 (4.01 hectares / 9.91 acres) from Country Residential District “R-1” to Agricultural District “Ag” as indicated below:

The subject land is located adjacent the City of Red Deer, west of Hwy 2 and north of Hwy 11A adjacent to Linn Valley. Dentoom’s Greenhouses are currently located on the property.

The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to “Ag” and “R-1” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaw WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanship of the County Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed bylaw.

The hearing will be informal with persons wishing to speak being recognized through the Chair. Presenters will be requested to state their name and address for the record.

Recipients for all three awards will be honoured at the 49th convocation ceremony, to be held June 7.

G.H. Dawe Memorial Award criteria - the recipient will have demonstrated excellence in the characteristics of the late Harold Dawe, including commitment to the community, education and student success; prominent leadership in the community, personal warmth and generosity coupled with high integrity and ethical standards and a keen vision and appreciation for RDC. Nominations, including the nominee’s name, address, telephone number, biographical information (description of the nominee’s achievements) and three letters of support, are currently being accepted.

Nominations should be forwarded to: G.H. Dawe Selection Committee, Red Deer College P.O. Box 5005. The postal code is T4N 5H5. Attn: Elaine Vandale, director, board and executive operations).

The deadline for submissions is March 22.

Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award criteria - this award honours an RDC alumnus who has distinguished him or herself in one or more of the following areas: professional achievement, academic achievement or public service achievement.

Nomination forms and more information for both alumni awards can be found under the ‘Awards and Recognition’ section at www.rdc.

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Nomination deadline is March 22.

ENTREPRENEURS WANTED The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is accepting applications for the 2013 edition of the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award.

To win a $100,000 grand prize, entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 are invited to present a turning point their company has reached and the solution they propose to take their business to the next level.

A second prize, consisting of $25,000 in consulting services, will be awarded to the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award runner-up.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 2 at noon. (EST).

The contest is open to all Canadian entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 as of Dec. 31, 2012.

Entrants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents responsible for the daily management of a Canada-based business for at least two years as of Dec. 31, 2012, and must hold at least 20% of the company’s capital stock.

Applicants are asked to create a short video describing a turning point their business has reached and the solution that will help them achieve future growth.

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Daniel and Rebecca Dobler – a devoted pioneer couple Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, a time when we celebrate enduring love and commitment. An excellent example of two people remaining totally devoted to each other, despite many hardships and struggles, were Daniel and Rebecca Dobler.

Daniel Dobler was born in 1830 Germany, but emigrated to Canada when he was 18 years old. He started a new life in Welland County, Ontario. In May 1852, he married Rebecca Sherk of Humberstone (Port Colburne), who was a year younger than him. They began farming in the area.

In 1883, although Daniel and Rebecca were in their mid-50s, they decided to migrate to the western Canadian frontier. They made their way across hundreds of miles of raw prairie, with Rebecca driving the wagon pulled by oxen and Daniel either riding on a pony or walking alongside.

The pet cat sat on the wagon seat next to Rebecca, while their dog walked with Daniel. Their chickens were stowed in a crate in the wagon box with the household goods. Three milk cows trailed behind.

As the Doblers made their way across country, one of the cows gave birth to a calf. The little one’s feet were too tender to handle the rough terrain. Rebecca consequently made a set of

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Once the Doblers arrived in Red Deer, they chose a wonderful homestead, immediately south of what is now Eastview Middle School. There was a lot of grass for pasture, but also a beautiful grove of spruce trees. Their homestead later became known as Spruce Bluff Farm.

The Doblers began the long, hard work of breaking the land. They built a log house that faced the noonday sun for extra warmth. Rebecca quickly earned the reputation as the best buttermaker in the district. Daniel was a talented gardener, as well

as an excellent farmer. His vegetables showed very well at the annual fairs in Calgary, the nearest town to their farm.

The Doblers were very hospitable. Rebecca became well-known for the doughnuts and rice puddings she provided to visitors. It was said that many local bachelors always seemed to ‘lose’ their cattle near the Doblers’ farm and consequently stopped by while ‘searching’ for the allegedly lost beasts.

The Doblers were very religious. In May 1887, one of the first church services in the community was held in their home with the Reverend Leonard Gaetz officiating. Rebecca often commented that whatever their troubles, she knew that she and Daniel would be saved and go to heaven, although sometimes she worried a bit about Daniel.

Rebecca was not only strong, but also fearless. In the early spring of 1888, she

brained a wolf with a club when it attacked one of her newborn calves in the barnyard.

Things got a little easier for the Doblers when the railroad was built in 189091, and the town of Red Deer sprang up two km west of their home.

By the late 1890s, however, their situation got a lot worse. Daniel suffered a series of small strokes and became quite confused.

Rebecca developed heart problems and found it increasingly difficult to care

for both her husband and the farm. There was no social welfare in those days.

Neighbors helped out as best they could. Finally, arrangements were made for the Doblers to move back to Ontario where there was family to take care of them.

One of the hardest parts of the move for the Doblers came when they learned that their pet dog and cat would have to be put down as they would not be able to take their pets back with them to Ontario.

Tragically, shortly after

the Doblers arrived back in Port Colborne, Rebecca died on July 16th, 1901.

Daniel passed away not long afterwards. They are buried next to each other in the Overholt Cemetery near Port Colborne.

They had no children.

Dobler Ave. in Red Deer is named in honour of this goodhearted and hardworking pioneer couple, who were prepared to start on new life together on the remote frontier, at an age when most people are planning their retirement.

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This two-day workshop will provide an insightful personal account of the impact of work related stress, setting the stage for understanding important information about various trauma related events.

OPEN SPACES - Spruce Bluff Farm, looking north west from the Dobler’s old farmyard towards the current site of Eastview Middle School and the edge of Grandview and Michener Hill.

Please contact Michelle for more information about booking customized keynotes, half or full day training sessions for your group or organization.

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Learning Disabilities Association Red Deer Chapter Speaker Series on Feb. 13 features Brenda Fitfner, registered psychologist speaking on learning disabilities and building self esteem and resiliency at 7 p.m. at lower level of Mountview IDA drugs building at 3757 - 43rd Ave. in the Tutor room. The public is welcome. The cost is $15 for non-members. Please pre-register by calling 403-3403885 or email to programs@ ldreddeer.ca. Ongoing fundraising projects are bottle and refundable collection the first Saturday of each month and collecting of pennies @ the office. For further details check out our web site for @ LDreddeeer.ca or call 403 342 6602.

The Canadian Mental Health Association and the Red Deer Public Library have joined forces to talk about books and to discuss characters (and stories) that move us, challenge us, or change how we view ourselves or our world. When: the first Tuesday every month from 6-8 p.m at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch. March 5 - Life of Pi

by Yann Martel. April 2 - Light Housekeeping by Jeanette Winterson. May 7 - Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf and on June 4 - The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn R. Saks.

Fabric donations accepted - 1m or more - also wool, notions and patterns for the second Fabulous Fabric Sale April 13 at Gaetz United Church 4758 Ross St. For pick-up of donations or information call Millie 403-346-4225 or Shirley 403-347-5958. All donations gratefully accepted until April 5. All proceeds support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmother Campaign.

On Feb. 14, quartets from the Wildrose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus will be available to provide singing valentines throughout the community.

The cost is $40 with a flower and photo of the occasion included. For bookings call Fran at 403-347-0436 or

Red Deer College welcomes members of the community to enjoy Conversations with the Collection, a public exhibition of Visual Art by RDC faculty and staff. For this year’s installment of the annual exhibition, each of the 11 artists has chosen to display one piece of art from the Red Deer College Permanent Art Collection that they feel relates to their own work. It runs to March 8.

The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) is holding a photo contest for cash prizes. The deadline for photo submissions is March 1. The contest is open

For more informa-tion, please contact Sadie at 403-347-5166.

Perogy Supper - Feb. 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $11; Children 10 and under $6. St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church (3932 - 46 St). Tickets at the door. For more information, call 403-347-2335.

Magdalene House Society and the City of Red Deer will proclaim Feb. 22 as a Day of Awareness on Human Trafficking at iHotel on 67th during their Dessert Gala. Join us for some deli-cious desserts and entertainment at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. Codi Kreil will start the evening off with some of her awesome musical selections. Cst. Cindy Kovalak,

The 2013 Lacombe Leadership Prayer Breakfast runs Feb. 21 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre from 7 to 8:30 a.m. The Breakfast is the second edition of the annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast (formerly the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast) to honor and pray for our leaders in the City of Lacombe. Our guests of honor are Mayor Steve Christie, Police Chief Gary Leslie and Fire Chief Ed van Delden. This year we will have a special presentation by Gene Philcox, a New York City QireQighter who was personally in-volved in the rescue opera-tions of 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. Be inspired by his account of leadership under the most severe emergencies of our time and how

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Visit us at www.laebon.com to all amateur Central Alberta photographers in the PAMZ region (south of Rimbey to Carstairs and from Highway 21 in the east to the BC border in the west.) There are six categories for entry submissions; Atmosphere, Nature, Urban Environment, Industry, and People and a special prize category for Youth under the age of 18, who may compete in all five categories. For details and entry forms, go to www.pamz.org.

Questions and submissions can be emailed to sue@ pamz.org.

Fulfill your love of singing by joining the Red Deer Chamber Singers. Our repertoire consists of a diverse selection of choral arrangements, including classical, folk, and pop. You will receive training from seasoned professionals to enhance your vocal technique. This season will be devoted to preparation for the annual Spring Concert, taking place in the last week of May.

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human trafficking awareness coordinator, will bring us up to date on the issue of human trafficking in western Canada.

Chefs from the Central Alberta area will create some fantastic desserts which will be auc-tioned to the highest bidder and bring our event to a close. Tickets are $40 each with a tax receipt for $25 or a table of 8 for $300 and a tax receipt of $180. You can purchase tickets at the front desk of iHotel on 67th (formerly Holiday Inn) or you can call David at 403-342-6191. Magdalene House Society is planning to open a home where victims of human trafficking will be able to recover and rebuild their lives.

Daddy/Daughter Sweet-heart Social for dads and daughters ages five to 14 – Feb. 23rd at the Golden Circle. Tickets now on sale! $35 per person, includes full course buffet dinner, photo booth, activities and more! Call 403-342-0339.

communities can work together through adversities. Tickets are $25 each and can be ordered online at www. lacombeprayerbreakfast. ca or by calling 403-7822910 or 403-318-6271.

The Paradox of Energy, Economics, and the Environment: a special Philosopher’s Café discussion runs Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Red Deer College Library.

Co-hosted by RDC philosophy instructor Guillermo Barron and Kevin Henry, who blogs about energy themes and has worked in the energy sector, this Philosopher’s Café encourages open, meaningful, respectful dialogue on the topics of energy, economics, and the environment. The event is open to the entire RDC and Central Alberta community. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Pre-registration is not required.

Call 342-3152 for information.

Multi-Church Seniors Monthly Luncheon Feb. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $8 pay at the door of the Fellowship Hall at Living Stones Church. Guest singers are the Golden Circle Hodowners. 403-347-7311.

RDC’s Donald School of Business is launching a new distinguished speaker series in March that will be head-lined by one of North America’s foremost think-ers on leadership and change.

Jim Harris, the number one international best-selling author of Blindsided and a leading Canadian futurist, will speak about leadership, innovation and creativity. It runs March 5 at City Centre Stage at 4:30 p.m. with networking and refreshments. 5:30 p.m. – Jim Harris’ presentation: Leadership & Change, Innovation & Creativity.

Tickets to the event are $50, which includes the presentation and refreshments. They are available at Black Knight Ticket Centre – www.bkticketcentre. ca or by calling 403-755-6626.

The Canadian Diabetes Association has a free educational expo and trade show on March 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. Register by calling 403346-4631. There will be exhibits on healthy living, nutrition, stress, food care, eye health, cardiovascular health, insulin pumps and more. It will be held at the Sheraton Exhibition Hall.

The Elnora Pioneer Club is presenting a performance of Lorne Elliott’s The Upside of the Downturn on March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Elnora Community Hall. For tickets, call 403773-2270 or email elwest@ wispernet.ca. Elliot’s concert perform-ance is a selection of his current monologues and songs dealing with life experience, melding dry humour with musical parodies and skits.

Sit and Be Fit is held every Wednesday from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. There is a drop in fee of $2. Whist is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month starting at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2. Bridge singles meet on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2. Bridge partners meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. There is a fee of $3.

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Week of February 13-20, 2013 Do you have an interest in singing for seniors? The Tony Connelly Singers celebrate their goal by preparing 10 programs each year filled with oldies, newer music, sing-a-long and instrumental highlights with a friendly, easygoing atmosphere.

We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, September to June at the Down-town House Seniors Centre and average four to five sing outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. 403-346-7316.

SEMINARS If you, or someone in your family, struggles with excess weight (as do one in three Canadians), here is your chance to laugh and learn with Dr. Arya Sharma, Canada’s leading expert on obesity and weight management. Sharma breaks down why exercise is really more about calories ‘in’ than about calories ‘out.’ He also tackles the role of stress, sleep and self-esteem in weight loss and weight management.

‘Stop Being a Yo-Yo: A Lighter Look at the Ups and Downs of Weight Loss’ runs Feb. 19 at the Scott Block Heritage Building, 4816-50 Ave.) at 7:00 p.m.) Tickets are $25 (at the door) and all proceeds will go to support the Canadian Obesity Network (RSVP online at www.drsharma.ca).

The Central Alberta AIDS Network Society is hosting a professional development workshop on HIV and related issues on Feb. 19. If youwork with vulnerable populations including people with addictions, people living with or affected by HIV, people who identify as gay, bisexual or transgendered, this is a great learning opportunity with the CAANS outreach educator. Register by calling 403-346-8858.

YARD Yoga Studio: Dedicated to Promoting YOGA in the Red Deer Area WINTER Session registration is now open.

Session run through to Mar. 17. Dropins are welcome. Call 403-350-5830. Email: info@ reddeeryoga.ca. On the web: www.reddeeryoga.ca.

Art of Friendship is an eight-week course designed to help people who feel lonely or isolated

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learn and practice the skills that help people make and keep friends. Both an evening and a day time course will be offered this winter. Art of Friendship is particularly helpful to people who have lost friends because difficult experiences or disability have affected their confi-dence level and self-esteem. The first course begins Feb. 28 and runs weekly through April 11. The classes meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dawe Branch of the Red Deer Public Library at 56 Holt St. The RDPL is a co-sponsor of the February course. The second course meets weekly on Wednesday afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m. from March 6 through April 24. The daytime course takes place at the Canadian Mental

goals to encourage healthy habits as a family, building self-esteem and active play.

For more information, visit www.albertahealthservices. ca/MEND.asp.

For more information, call:: Yvette @ 403-746-3429.

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 com-ing up including Personal Safety, Stress Management, Grief, Handling Change, Communication and Self-Esteem. 403-343-0715.

The Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) offers opportunity for immigrants to practice

Central Alberta Historical Society Meeting runs Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Snell Auditorium Downtown in the Red Deer Library. The topic is Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The #36 Flying Training School Opened at Penhold in 1941. The speakers will be Gary Hillman and Jodi Smith of the Harvard Historical Aviation Society. Everyone is welcome. For further information contact Iris 403-340-2588.

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

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Health Association office at 5017 50th Ave. For more information, call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266.

The fee for the course is $25 and scholarships may be available for people with limited incomes.

YARD Yoga Studio: Dedicated to Promoting YOGA in the Red Deer Area. Winter session registration is now open.

Session runs through to Mar. 17. Call 403-350-5830. Email: info@reddeeryoga.ca. On the web: www.reddeeryoga.ca.

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…

Do it!) is a free community program – aimed at promoting healthy weights and lifestyles.

The program, offered through Alberta Health Services, is for children ages two to four and seven to 13. Through MEND, children and their families learn about healthy eating and mealtime routines, nutrition labels, portion control, setting

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 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 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.

MEETINGS

Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society general meeting Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds. Guest Speaker & Topic: Ric Henderson, director of emergency management, showcasing Red Deer County Technical Rescue Task Force and Livestock Response.

Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meet-ings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.

Red Deer Celiac Support Group our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. For more information, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403341-4351 or email Red DeerCeliacs@yahoo.ca for informa-tion.

Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our

craft by Skyping professionals in the field of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our spring Workshop and to the occasional meeting.

Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from members who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!

The Red Deer Pottery Club meets Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Contour Studio at the Recreation Centre, downstairs.

New members always welcome.

For more information call Sharon at 403-347-8061 or Karen at 403-347-0600.

Central Alberta Pioneers: Meet old and new friends at the Pioneer Lodge on the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. (The meeting in February is cancelled). Entertainment and lunch. Call 403-3094243 for more information.

The Red Deer Art Club meets Thursdays at l p.m. at the Golden Circle. Individuals are welcome to drop in and participate in mini art classes. Drop in fee $1 applies.

Phone Marianne at 403986-2600 for information.

The Parkinson’s Society Education and Support Group runs the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Davenport Church of Christ. 403-346-4463.

Independent Achievers, ‘Business Women Networking Together’ will be having their monthly luncheon meeting every second Thursday of the month from 11:30 am to 1 p.m. Email reservations@ independentachievers.com to confirm your attendance the Monday before each luncheon.

An Amputee Support Group Meeting, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. For more information, call 403-357-3671.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Notre Dame students stage musical version of Aida

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Fine arts students at Notre Dame High School are putting the finishing touches on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida.

Shows runs Feb. 14-16 at the Memorial Centre. Curtain is 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee Feb. 16.

John and Rice’s 1998

show is a contemporary take on a classic tale of the bond between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. As forbidden love blossoms, the lovers are forced to face death or part forever.

Together, they set a ‘shining example of devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their

warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity’. The show is performed in two acts based on Giuseppe Verdi’s Italian-language opera by the same name, the scenario of which was originally written by Auguste Mariette.

“I learned about the play when I was in high school, and I saw it on Broadway

when I was about 23 back in theatre school,” explains fine arts instructor Jennifer Cocolicchio. “I was really blown away by the music – it’s really quite powerful.

The story is a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ type story, and it’s full of deep meaning, hope, passion and standing up for what is right.”

With a compelling and eclectic pop-rock score fea-

turing stirring ballads and choral numbers showcasing a range of international styles, Aida has been described as a modern crowdpleaser. “It actually started as an opera, and then they took the story and made it into a Broadway musical.”

The musical, now titled Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, premiered on Broadway in March of 2000 and

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closed in the fall of 2004 after 30 previews and 1,852 performances. Over the years, it’s also proven to be a major international hit having been translated into about 14 languages, according to Wikipedia.

In selecting the show for this season, Cocolicchio said she’s always looking for material that will challenge her students.

“The last couple of years we did The Wizard of Oz and The Sound of Music, so we were ready for something maybe more musically challenging than Oz was, and something with a deeper plot and deeper meaning. This one kind of fit the bill,” she said.

“I think it reminds us of what truly matters,” she added of the production’s essence. It’s about love – something we can all relate to and something we all experience in different ways, perhaps. It’s like a universal language – like music.

“And I think that musicals in general and themes like this always will offer audiences moments when we can see ourselves in struggles we are going through. Or that we have dealt with, and also see the resolution and the strength to overcome. I think that’s the inspiration people will hopefully find in this play.

“And as much as this is a Romeo and Juliet story, there are also themes regarding differences between peoples and peace in times of war. That is something that is really significant right now.”

This year’s cast numbers almost 30, and there are 23 songs featured throughout the course of the show.

Aida features three lead roles as well, performed by Shaeane Jimenez, Michael Marcinek and Tevra Plamondon.

“The joy for me is seeing students rise to the occasion. It is a lot of work, and it’s often a struggle.

Doing any kind of project like this that is so epic and such a commitment, you push yourself to the point of breaking.

“But to see the students push out of that comfort zone and create something that is so inspiring – it inspires me in life, it inspires me in my teaching and as an artist. I feel like they astonish me every year. And this cast is no exception.”

Tickets are available athttps://esnd.inviteright. com/aida. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Valentine’s Day raspberry cupcakes with butter cream icing 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups cake flour (not self rising) 2 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1 tbsp. vanilla 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature 2 1/4 cups sugar 6 large eggs 2 containers of raspberries, puree one container and chop the other red food colouring Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line two 12-cup muffin tins with Valentine-themed baking cups.

Whisk together flours, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir together milk and vanilla in a small bowl.

Beat butter with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about two to three minutes.

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Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Scrape the sides of the bowl and continue to beat until smooth.

Reduce the speed to low to add flour mixture into three additions, alternating with the milk, and beginning and ending with flour.

Fold in pureed and chopped raspberries and a small drop of food colouring.

Divide batter among baking cups, filling each threequarters full.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1820 minutes.

Let cool in tins on wire racks for 15 minutes.

Remove cupcakes, and let cool completely. Decorate with butter cream icing.

Butter cream icing 1 cup, plus 2 tbsp. sugar 5 large egg whites pinch of salt 4 tbsp. of unsalted butter, softened red food colouring Whisk sugar, egg whites

and salt in a heat-proof mixer bowl set inside a pan of simmering water until sugar dissolves and syrup registers 160 degrees on a candy thermometer.

Transfer bowl to mixer and whisk the sugar syrup on medium speed for five minutes. Increase the speed

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Below you will find five phone numbers listed. What you have to do is match the phone number to the business.

We still offer the prize of a restaurant gift certificate from one of the City’s many great restaurants. You still enter the contest the same way, by filling out the contest form and dropping off at the Express office prior to entry deadline listed.

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ENTERTAINMENT Artist creates ‘global fusion’ music experience Shane Philip brings his musical ‘wizardry’ to The Vat Describing his tunes as ‘west coast island rhythms’, musician Shane Philip clearly isn’t restricted to any one single genre.

He brings his artistic wizardry, which features the exquisitely exotic sounds of the didgeridoo to The Vat Feb. 15.

Philip is certainly an extraordinarily gifted one-man show – shaking up rhythms with his aslatua, heating up the dance floor with his djembe and spinning grooves on his Weissenborn-style guitar.

And, although Philip loosely refers to his style as west coast island rhythms, it is by no means isolated in a sea of genres.

The self-taught musician plays some seven instruments - usually at the same time, including the absolutely mesmerizing Australian didgeridoo, African djembe and Hawaiian Weissenborn guitar.

The didgeridoo is itself a fascinating and utterly unique instrument with its haunting, exotic tone – according to Wikipedia, the ‘didge’ is defined as a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians of northern Australia at least 1,500 years ago.

Ultimately, it’s just one of the many ‘tools’ Philip utilizes to keep his music continually intriguing and defiant of any kind of categorization. It’s an approach to music that keeps him both relevant and timeless.

Sometimes described as a mixture between folk, reggae and even electronica, the solo artist’s music is, as already indicated, impossible to pigeonhole. “I have a collaboration of global fusion, if you will, within my set and with the gear I use,” he said.

Philip’s music captures the spirit of his culturally and artistically diverse style and when played live has the power to possess, with which he himself is so taken.

“When people are moving I can watch them and they influence me to make certain sounds by the way they are moving.

It’s like a dance we’re doing back and forth,” he said. “There’s a bonding, a sharing of energy back and forth that words can’t explain.”

Meanwhile, he is well on his way to releasing a new CD and those who attend

his show at The Vat on Feb. 15 can look forward to hearing some of the unreleased tracks.

Aside from crafting new music, Philip is also a full-time touring musician with several albums under his belt. He consistently charts on national independent and campus radio stations and is a regular on CBC radio shows across Canada.

From early childhood moments of drumming kitchen tables and car dashboards, to the present, his stylings have been self-taught and self-motivated every step of the way. A gift for songwriting and singing also surfaced at around the same time in his youth. The creativity that floods his songs literally comes from everywhere.

“We are influenced by everything we listen to, see and do,” he said. “So much of what shapes the music, vibe, content, and overall feeling of the songs is unconscious.

I write music that results from everything that goes on in the life I live.”

It was the year 2005 that marked the beginning of his life as a non-stop touring musician. Since then he’s toured Canada extensively. In 2007, he released Earthshake, a collection of songs he’d been working on, with production assistance from long-time collaborator Corwin Fox. 2008 saw this collaboration expanded and revamped with the release of In the Moment. While some of the songs were rhythmically focused, others were deeply moving songs that reflect the environment, social justice and personal experience.

Live at Baker Studios was released in 2009 and showcases his aptitude for performance in high-pressure situations. Tracks for the CD were quickly laid down - the album was recorded in Victoria by Joby ‘live off the floor’ in just two days.

The year 2011 brought Life.Love.Music.

Once again, he collaborated with Baker, who not only produced the CD but also played bass and drums on it.

For Philip, staying open to all kinds of influences is an integral part of what he does and who he is.

“I have no limitations and that’s what keeps it really exciting for me.”

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Superb acting fuels RDC’s rendition of Dracula

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express From the chilling musical score to the creepy, shadowy set to the solid acting, Red Deer College theatre studies’ interpretation of Dracula offers an affective and eerie interpretation of the literary horror classic.

Its run continues on the Arts Centre mainstage through to Feb. 16 with curtain at 7:30 p.m. A matinee performance also runs Feb. 16 at 1 p.m.

The story, which was written by Bram Stoker in the late 1890s, has been richly brought to life by Calgary-based director/

actor Haysam Kadri. He opted for Steven Dietz’s brisk and sharply-crafted script, which has also been described as being remarkably close to the novel.

The play features a ‘stylish’ villain, played by Callahan New, from 1910 London who ‘transforms from an old, decrepit man to a virile youth’ via his unrelenting appetite for blood.

The mysterious Dracula brings a potent sense of dread and foreboding whenever he shows up, and New is superb at capturing that always menacing aspect of the character.

He’s seductive, vicious, evil, manipulative and deceitful but at times strange-

ly charming. New has brought all these shifting shades of Dracula’s personality to vivid life in fine form.

Raegan Aleman is also terrific as Mina, who is drawn deeper into the web via her unsuspecting fiancé Jonathan Harker, also played exceptionally well

by Nathan Johnson. It’s Harker who first encounters the old ragged Dracula during a business trip in Trannsylvania – an encounter that of course has dire, drastic and far-reaching consequences.

Kirsten Harper is also outstanding as Lucy – another victim of Dracula who descends into dark-

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Of course, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the show are the gifted folks dealing with the intricacies of sound, lighting, costuming and set design – all of which enrich Dracula immensely. Carrie Hamilton, Cindy Zuby, Patrick Beagan, Sui-Fan Wong and Jeremy Spencer have created an eerie atmosphere and alwayschanging atmosphere that

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INTENSE – Callahan New portrays Dracula during a performance of Red Deer College’s rendition of Dracula. Shows continue through this weekend on the Arts Centre’s mainstage.

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Ultimately, director Kadri has clearly brought so much of his tremendous artistic experience to every single aspect of this show.

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by Melissa McCarthy. She proceeds to ruin his life in Denver and the police can’t seem to do anything about it since she is in Florida. So Bateman hatches the hairbrained scheme of going to Florida and bringing her back. McCarthy is mean, nasty and unrepentant.

She also has a unfortunate habit of punching people in the throat. Bateman is kind and earnest, but on their road trip from Florida to Denver they come to understand and even like one another.

There are some funny moments, but many nasty and crude episodes, even cruel ones too. They are being chased by a pair of ruthless mob hit men and

a nasty skip tracer to liven up the action. There’s even a frightening encounter with snakes. But the worse turn of events is the nasty McCarthy becoming a kind-hearted soul who does the right thing in the Hollywood ending.

Both McCarthy and Bateman are better than this material. Although they do try their best, it defeats them. It’s a pale copy of better movies like Midnight Run or Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

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LIFESTYLE Television doctor nonsense once again It has happened again. A while back I reported about the total myth HCG diet, and pointed out the many flaws in the hype. The ‘diet’ came and went fast for the exact reasons I stated - no substance and a net gain in fat and loss in muscle.

Well folks the next big hype sensation is here, and it too is equally bunk.

“But Dr. XX says it’s wonderful!” Yes, it is wonderful if you are selling it to millions of people who blindly buy what you say to buy without looking further.

This newest craze -Green Coffee Bean Extract does not ‘melt pounds of fat away without diet or exercise’ at all. The ‘study’ was done by a group of people in India. The study used an odd, unconventional, non-scientific methodology, was done on very few people and in fact showed that both the people on the green coffee bean extract and the group during the placebo sugar pill phase also lost weight.

Further, this ‘study’ was then written into a scientific paper by a doctor who never did the study, was not involved in the study, never had anything to do with the study. This doctor was hired by a company that sells green coffee bean extract among other products, and was paid to write a nice clean scientific report.

“Usually when studies break the physical laws of the universe, there’s something wrong with the study itself,” said Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, medical director of Ottawa’s Bariatric Medical Institute.

The author of the report claims no conflict of

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Sounds vague to me.

The problem once again that I have with this stuff is that people flock to it, spending millions of dollars without stopping to really look at the details.

They do so without asking an expert first or even doing a little research on their own. Why? Because a Hollywood doctor on television said so.

Listen folks, I have said it before, I will say it again

and again – the human body is designed for exercise and eating well. There are no short cuts to hard work, eating well and resting. None.

If something sounds way too good to be true like “Eat this pill, look like a magazine model”, then you really need to think twice.

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“That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, boy do I feel great!”

One lady this past week did 75 push ups, feels great, has a totally different look on life and the ability to enjoy moving around in her body and said, “You know, a few months ago all I could do was five push ups.”

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Initially patients grasp the small hand-held Zona Plus to measure their own grip strength in both hands. This measurement is then used to calculate the amount of grip strength needed to restrict blood flow in the forearms.

By decreasing blood flow, nitric oxide, a powerful natural dilator, is released by the arteries’ innermost lining which lowers blood pressure. The ZP device also causes a change in vagal control much like doing yoga without the time

commitment. To begin, the exercise takes 12 minutes a day five times a week.

The latest Zona Plus has colour display, blue tooth and USB connections to connect to the new software for your computer.

This allows you to track your success.

ZP is also easy to read and use and provides visual and audible cues to keep you on track. A screen shows you how you’ve done for the last week and the last three months.

Zona Plus offers a unique alternative for North Americans who are addicted to drugs. Here is a chance for patients to say, “What can I do for myself to control hypertension” rather than the usual response, “It’s less work for me to take a pill.”

ZP has now been approved by Health Canada to treat hypertension.

The price for units range from $379 to $579 plus taxes and free shipping. There is also a satisfaction guarantee to 90 days.

For those who decide to take charge of their own blood pressure Zona Plus is

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Equally important ZP removes the unseen effects of blood pressure medication on the liver and kidneys.

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Blood pressure pills have always been a problem.

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In the final analysis the Zona Plus device comes down to a test of will-power and finally taking charge of your own life. But remember there’s no point in wasting your money purchasing ZP if you’re going to be persistent for only a few weeks or months.

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SPORTS Speed skating marathon set for Sylvan Lake

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It’s anything but a leisurely skate on the frozen water of Sylvan Lake.

For others it’s just that but the bottom line for all is to have fun.

Skaters from around Alberta, B.C., Ontario, Quebec and even some from as far away as the United States are expected to gather for the annual speed skating marathon which gets going with a 50 km race Feb. 22nd followed by a 100 km race Saturday as well as a 25 km youth race.

“This is the 10th time it has been organized,” explained Henrik Helmig, president of the Foothills Marathon Speed Skating Association.

If the weather cooperates organizers can expect upwards of 100 skaters to tackle the various races along with a 100 km tour on Sunday which anyone can join in for whatever length they feel comfortable doing.

The 5 km loop is scraped out of the snow and ice on the lake which is then flooded with three to four inches of water to level things out.

“Then after that we take a zamboni and smooth everything out and then after that we go with the hot water and put a nice layer on there,” he said.

Being out in the open on a lake means the skaters are at the mercy of the elements so there might be a temperature at which the skaters will not race.

“Yeah, we always say that,” laughed Helmig. “But I guess if it was -25C with a wind chill we probably will cancel. If we feel it’s not safe we will cancel.”

Something new for the spectators and racers are a series of sprints which go all three days starting at noon.

“They call it Korteban, a 160-metre sprint,” he said. “Just fun races, kind of drag racing on ice.”

Most of the skaters who show

up for the event are those who are trying to challenge themselves by tackling such a huge test of endurance but there are a few hard core racers who show up for the competition, he said.

“It’s more just to skate and have fun, just to do it and I think most people are looking for that,” said Helmig. “We invite everyone to come out and try it.”

If you do have it in your mind to step up and take this on be prepared to spend a little time doing it.

“I know the fast ones do the 100 kilometre race in just over three and a half hours and the slower ones just over six hours I guess.”

The president doesn’t just sit back and watch over the races. He gets right onto the ice for the thrill of rising up to the challenge.

“I really like the endurance. To me it gives the most satisfaction racing that long.”

He says racers face both physical and mental barriers when racing such lengths.

“Usually about the half way point you think I’m never going to make it,” he said. “I’ve done it a few times so I know that’s what is going to happen.

“All of us skate in a group and we all have that at some point but not at the same time and we just pull each other through it.”

He says it really helps motivate you to finish when you see and hear the spectators cheering you on, shouting words of encouragement.

“When you come by the finish line and you hear them you think, yeah I can do one more lap,” he said.

There is also a 24-hour relay slated for Feb. 17th starting at 2 p.m. and then wrapping up on Family Day. Teams of four will have members skate for an hour then rest for two hours and all money raised will go to the Children’s Wish Foundation.

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Information session set for Buccaneers

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express The end of the 2012 Alberta Football League season was a mixed bag for the Central Alberta Buccaneers.

The team had a difďŹ cult regular season but did make the playoffs, losing a tough one up in Grande Prairie - a game which they led at half time. “That was a great building point to lead us into this year which is a year where we’re kind of counting on all that hard work to pay off and take us to that next level,â€? said Head Coach Duane Brown.

The Bucs were also shortchanged on home games at the new ME Global Park in Lacombe after the Edmonton Renegades dropped out but this year things will be different

starting with the fact the Bucs will have six home games this year. There are also some changes in coaching staff with Ollie Stearns taking over the offensive coordinator duties bringing with him some junior coaching experience to the offence. Former Buccaneer defensive back Devon Hand will direct the defense and Brown says he’s excited about having two experienced coaches working the sidelines with him.

One thing which has plagued the team over the last few years is the paper-thin depth of the offensive line. “It’s my biggest recruitment focus in the off season is to go ďŹ nd those big bodies,â€? he said. “I joke that maybe I need to hang around the buffets and hand out business cards. “We need those big guys out because that’s what makes or breaks a team.â€?

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junior and even CFL players sprinkled throughout the eight teams. “There’s not as many sports for the bigger guys and I think the O-line in football kind of ďŹ ts their niche,â€? he said. “They don’t have to run around a lot and they get to beat people up. I’d have thought they’d be coming like they were selling hotcakes.â€?

There is one new team added to the roster with the St. Albert Stars joining the AFL ranks of the Edmonton Stallions, Edmonton Army, Grande Prairie Drillers, Calgary Wolfpack, Calgary Gators and the defending national champion Lloydminster Vandals.

The Bucs will hold an information session Feb. 16th starting at 7 p.m. in the Gull Lake room at the Red Deer Lodge where interested players will ďŹ nd out about league fees, coaching staff, practice schedules and just about anything else you need to know to play in the AFL this summer.

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CLAGGETT I’m not sure if Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski has made a cameo appearance on the show as one of the walking dead but he allegedly gave an audition of his skill during the weekend game versus arch rival Montreal.

During a scrum along the boards Montreal forward Max Pacioretty reached around Grabovski and his exposed arm was placed directly across the mouth of the Leaf forward.

It was alleged at that moment Grabovski decided to have a snack and chomped down on the arm, causing Pacioretty to wonder what just allegedly happened.

After everyone was separated and Grabovski went for the after dinner mints, Pacioretty showed the ofďŹ cial the alleged imprint of Grabovski’s molars.

It seems the video evidence was not clear enough to show if Mickey the Tooth did in fact nibble on Pacioretty’s arm so there was no supplemental disciplinary action taken by the league and thus the story ends

there. Or does it?

For me it raises some questions about the entire incident on both sides of the ledger.

In no particular order I wonder how people could defend a bite if in fact it did happen and there were some people who stated Grabovski had no choice but to clamp down because there was an arm in front of his mouth.

Umm, I’m just throwing this out there but how about choosing not to bite for starters?

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What if it was one of his own players reaching in to make sure he pulled his teammate away from a potential penalty or in this case, an alleged late night snack?

As for Pacioretty’s part in this - how about not grabbing another player from behind during a scrum?

The sneak attack happens all the time during games, occasionally resulting in penalties for needlessly delaying the game but the biting is a rare treat for the players.

So what is the answer to solve this dental dilemma?

It might involve enforcing the rules to stop the scrums and you just may reduce the chance of alleged on-ice snacking.

But most times there are no penalties issued, the impromptu gatherings continue to delay the game and in the end that really, really bites. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Multiple trends are spicing up décor options this year Last week I was on the most fun consultation with a lovely reader, I went to her house and then we buzzed off to Winners for a quick look at updates for her living room.

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LEWIS This lady was pleasurable and up for almost anything new and boldly coloured.

We found a few stunning items in a short period of time and I sent her off with a car full of new accessories, very fun!

I was thrilled to see the many elephant inspired designs (I love

elephants) and was surprised to find some cheery ceramic birds which my client immediately loved.

I remember designing a lake house with birds over 10 years ago and was surprised to see them again. These birds were fat, high gloss blue ceramic and they were absolutely adorable. A nice way to bring a nature inspired theme with a punch of colour into your home.

Being curious, I googled a few design tips and trends web sites and you will never guess what I found – that’s right, birds!

Feathers and eggs were predominant in most colours, textures and fabrics. The egg ‘shape’ is a popular item and to go along with it, feathers are hip and happening for décor in 2013.

From pillow fringe to lampshade embellishment feathers are fabulous and used to adorn many interior projects. While hardly a durable or practical choice, feathers can be included in many wall hung items from picture frames to wreaths to clocks. I have a blanket trimmed with chocolate brown and teal feathers and whenever someone sits on my sofa, a feather or two is always drifting around the house afterwards so I would not recommend toss cushions or ottomans covered in feathers!

If you love feathers, take heart as there are multitudes of feather inspired products.

Ceramics, wood and metal sculptures are in abundance and are all inspired by the perfect shape of the feather. Colours

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such as emerald and sapphire are also coming to life in dozens of different fabrics so you can have your feather inspired interior in the most vivid of colours.

African inspired animal prints are making their presence known in 2013, we have seen an influx of carpet in these patterns both multi-toned and monochromatic and I think the carpets are such fun!

Upholstery fabric and wallpaper are also available for a smaller punch of print. Personally though, if I were building a home for myself right now I would carpet my gigantic walk-in closet in brown and black cheetah print.

My perfect walk-in closet is designed so well in my head!

The third and final hot trend to watch for is houndstooth.

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Housing markets heating up for spring It’s no secret that spring in Canada is usually the most popular time of the year to buy a home, but this year it seems to have come early.

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TURCOTTE Confident buyers with pockets full of the winter drilling season cash are out there buying early and taking advantage of a heated housing market.

With Alberta having so many new migrants, it is definitely putting pressure on the housing market. With over 65,000 new Albertans moving here last year and with another 95,000 expected this year it’s easy to see how that’s going to put upward pressure on housing and rental markets.

The past few years have brought with it some uncertainty in the housing market most notably because of the swings in the economic data, but Alberta has been mostly excluded from those reports as we are situated with a huge inventory of oil and gas.

We Albertans haven’t been fraught with the speculation that

the national media speak of with regards to housing values.

Toronto and Vancouver areas are getting pummelled with decreasing home values while the major centres in Alberta are moving up.

As far as mortgage interest rates go, lenders know that much of our market changes hands between March and October and are all clamoring to earn your business. Lenders buying market share with super low, no-frills mortgages have provided a reprieve from rate increases for the time being.

This year rates have been between 2.79% for a 3-year rate and up to 3.79% for a 10-year fixed mortgage.

The ever popular 5-year fixed mortgage is going for between 2.99% to 3.19% depending on the lender, the mortgage type and mortgage insurance requirements.

The past few years have been wrought with economists saying that rates are going to rise at some point, and the government is even saying so with regards to raising their rates and sending warnings to Canadians to have their financial houses in order.

No one has the crystal ball that says when that is going to exactly

happen, but for now, enjoy these super low interest rates, lock in as low as you can for as long as you can.

There’s a lot of housing activity here in Central Alberta already this year and prices on inventory

are creeping up. Is it a good time to buy?

Well that depends on your comfort level. If you have adequate down payment and closing costs and are secure in your job, then there’s not many reasons to not

get in the market…so if you are ready, go ahead, fire your landlord.

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TRAVEL Exploring the wonders of cruise ship weddings Love means different things to different people, but no matter who you ask, they are sure to agree that a special place in which to share their love makes it that much more meaningful. Few settings can compete with the romantic atmosphere aboard a cruise ship, making it a fabulous venue for weddings.

Imagine waking up to breakfast in bed, followed by an exquisite couple’s massage. How about sitting down to a candle-lit dinner and ďŹ nishing the evening watching a breathtaking sunset from the ship deck. Romance is in the air and it’s the perfect place to start your life with the one you love.

With so many decisions, planning a wedding can be an overwhelming experience. From deciding on attire, decorations and menus, to the number of guests attending and of course, where this special event will take place, it is easy to get lost in the details.

Your wedding is an event that should give you great joy, so why not leave it to the professionals?

Then the only thing you need to do is show up. And where better to tie the knot than aboard a fabulous cruise ship while headed to the destination of your choice?

When getting married on a cruise ship, you’ll have a host of trained professionals to accommodate your every need during your cruise wedding. From cakes and tuxedos to accommodations and the reception hall, you won’t have to leave the ship for anything -- unless, of course, you choose to have your reception ashore, in which case the amenities come to you.

And who says you can’t be cost efďŹ cient when it comes to your wedding day? The average cost of a wedding with reception in Canada and the U.S. is $27,690.

The cost of a cruise wedding, however, ranges from $900* to $2,400*, and generally includes a personalized ceremony, wedding

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When it comes to getting the best value for your dream wedding, an obvious choice is to say “I do� on the high seas.

If getting married on a cruise ship doesn’t suit you, instead of the traditional walk down the aisle, why not make your way barefoot through warm, white sand to a quaint little chapel on the beach in the Caribbean? Or say your vows on a hillside vineyard in Italy or on the snowywhite glaciers of Alaska. Anoth-

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You don’t have to cruise to be married in a beautiful location.

Many cruise lines own private islands, used speciďŹ cally for this purpose. Half Moon Cay, for example, belongs to Holland America Line and is fully equipped with a chapel and a breathtaking backdrop. And with a host of destination wedding packages available, why not save the cruise for your honeymoon? Start your journey on the shores of Paradise Cove Beach in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and tie the knot beneath towering

palm trees in a charming gazebo before setting sail on your cruise getaway. Wherever you choose to celebrate your big day, it is certain to be unforgettable.

How about a destination wedding? There are many beautiful resorts in the Caribbean that would make a perfect backdrop to one of the most important days in your life. Wanting something a little more exotic? Tahiti in the South PaciďŹ c provides the perfect setting for your starting your new beginning. Wanting something a little magical? How about a Disney fairy tale wedding?

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Please email: main @edwardsgarage.com or fax to 403-845-4661, Attention: Brent.

BLUE RIDGE Lumber Inc. is looking to hire a Certified Electrician. Candidate must have Alberta or Inter-provincial Journeyman Electrical Certificate.

Competitive wages, benefit package and pension plan included. Email resume to: merv.milo @westfraser.com FAST TRACK to Parts and Materials Technician. New 34 week program at GPRC Fairview Campus. Fall, 2013. Write 1st and 2nd year apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882 TOWN OF PONOKA Employment Opportunity Utility Operator II - Water Works. Position details at www.ponoka.org or email: michael.lewis@ponoka.org PUT POWER INTO YOUR CAREER! As a Fairview Power Engineer.

On-campus boiler lab.

4th Class-Part A 3rd Class.

Affordable residences.

GPRC Fairview Campus.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring!

Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@ pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE. SMS FORT MCMURRAY is hiring Certified Heavy Duty Mechanics & Welders.

Total compensation $76.71/hour (including premiums & allowances).

14 X 14 shift rotation.

Email: fmjobs@smsequip.com Website: www.smsequip.com

deadline: Monday @ 2 p.m.

* No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the first day it appears. We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

Trades

850

GO TO YOUR next job interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic skills. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program. Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams.

Gain 600 hours credit.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview JOURNEYMAN HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company.

Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work, but with a portion of your time spent in the field.

A mechanic’s truck will be supplied for you.

The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

PARTS MANAGER GM dealership requires Automotive Parts Manager.

Must be detail oriented with leadership and organizational skills.

Requires inventory management skills with a focus on customer satisfaction. Apply to: Alan Hunter, Hunter Motors Ltd., Athabasca.

Fax 780-675-3415 or email: admin@huntermotors.ca PARTS MANAGER. GM dealership requires Automotive Parts Manager.

Must be detail oriented with leadership and organizational skills.

Requires inventory management skills with a focus on customer satisfaction. Apply to: Alan Hunter, Hunter Motors Ltd., Athabasca.

Fax 780-675-3415 or email: admin@huntermotors.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CLASS 1 Journeyman Picker Operator required.

Please fax resume and credentials to 780-778-2918.

For further information please call David 780-778-0422 in Whitecourt.

SPEEDWAY MOVING SYSTEMS REQUIRES O/O for our 1 ton and 3 ton fleets to transport RVs throughout North America.

We offer competitive rates and Co. fuel cards. Paid by direct deposit. Must have clean criminal record and passport to cross border. 1-866-736-6483; www. speedwaymovingsystems.com

Business Opportunities

870

ESTABLISHED LANDSCAPE COMPANY IN CENTRAL ALBERTA. Profitable turnkey operation with equipment & training available. $900,000 revenues, $230,000 cash flow; shop/office/yard available.

Email: landscapeco.4sale @gmail.com

880

Misc.

Help

Careers

$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work!

Competitive, energetic, honesty a must; PropertyStarsJobs.com.

EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE WANTED

EARN EXTRA CASH! Part-time, full-time immediate openings for men & women.

Easy computer work, other positions are available.

Can be done from home No experience needed; www.AlbertaJobLinks.com.

SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna. com/resumes_add.php.

SPRUCE POINT PARK Association is seeking an individual for the position of: Park Manager (Seasonal May 1 - Sept.

15). The Spruce Point Park campground and marina facility is located on Lesser Slave Lake approximately 285 kms northwest of Edmonton, Alberta near the Hamlet of Kinuso.

We are now accepting applications for the position of Park Manager, for the period of May 1 to Sept. 15.

For complete package and details please call 780-775-3805 or 780-805-0801 or email: sprucepointpark @gmail.com Position will remain open until suitable candidate is found

Employment Training

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MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school.

Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates!

1-877-646-1018; www. albertainstituteofmassage.com REFLEXOLOGY PROGRAM, fun and relaxed learning.

Register now limited space.

Starting March 9 & 10, 2013. Certificate on completion. 403-340-1330.

- Welders (B-Pressure, Journeymen, Apprentices) - Pipefitters - Shipper/Receiver/Purchaser Allied Fabrication is a young aggressive company looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If you enjoy a fast paced, positive work environment, pride yourself on having an eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and consider yourself reliable please send your resume. Allied manufactures oil & gas production equipment from our facility in Stettler, AB. We are quickly gaining a reputation as a high quality, dependable, competitive supplier.

Welders/Fitters; piping spools Welder/Fitter; pressure vessel layout Sub Arc Operator Welder; structural skids Pipefitters; group/test satellites, separator packages Shipper/Receiver/Purchaser Helper; hydro testing, painting, finishing work Allied Fabrication offers competitive wages, a health & wellness program, access to overtime hours, and the opportunity to advance your career; division management positions will become available as we continue to grow.

Please send resumes to: Fax: 403-228-4009 or Email:

Auctions

1530 Auctions 1530

RITCHIE BROS UNRESERVED AUCTION. Edmonton, April 24 & 25.

BUD HAYNES Residential Golf Spring Community Lot Firearms Auction Development Project in Vulcan, Alberta.

SATURDAY Contact Dean Pollock March 2nd @9 AM Bay 4, 7429 - 49 Ave. RD 403-650-1996 or visit: ****** rbauction.com/realestate ADVANCE NOTICE

Estate:George Huebner of Saskatchewan Estate: George Stawn of Cochrane ****** OVER 500 Items Taking Consignments ************* Phone: 403-347-5855 budhaynesauctions.com

YOUR NEW CAREER is as close as your computer. Online Actively Aging Fitness Practitioner Certificate. Work with older adult fitness programs, coach master athletes.

GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta. 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca.

Auctions

1530

1 HOME QTR & 18 Parcels of Farmland - Davidson, Saskatchewan.

Sorgaard Ranches Ltd 2290+/- title acres.

3 bedroom bungalow, 30 X 50 ft. garage, selling at the Saskatoon Auction March 19/13.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: 1-800-491-4494; rbauction.com.

info@alliedfab.com

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Phone:403-782-5693 NEW Location Moose Hall 2 mi. South of Ponoka on Hwy 2A *** Weekly Sales Wednesdays @ 6pm *** Antique Sales 1st Sun. of ea. month @ 1 pm Check web for full listings & addresses bigstrapperauctions.net MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous.

Call to consign 780-440-1860

7TH ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION & SPEED SHOW March 15 - 17/13, Red Deer Westerner Park.

Featuring Big Schwag & indoor car show!

Exhibitor space available.

Consign your car; estate today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com HUGE ANTIQUE AUCTION February 16.

Saturday 10 a.m.

All categories antiques, furniture, collectibles, too much to list! Preview Friday. Scribner Auction Wainwright, Alberta, 780-842-5666. Details: www.scribnernet.com RITCHIE BROS UNRESERVED AUCTION Edmonton, March 8 Two Parcels of Farmland located at Grassland, Alberta. For more info contact Jerry Hodge, 780-706-6652 or visit: rbauction.com/realestate

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Building Supplies

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or

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LOOKING FOR A SHOP? Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices.

For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254 STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Misc. for Sale

1760

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Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Visit our 29 inventions; www.1800bigiron.com.

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LANDSCAPING THIS YEAR? NEW SHELTERBELT? It’s that time of year again!

Beautify your yard and Protect new trees and plants.

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✓Enhanced Ground Cover ✓Wood Chips ✓Shredded Bark Mulch ✓Cedar Mulch

Trailer load quantities starting at $20.00/yard Available for pick up at our Location at Hwy 27 and Hwy 22

Li’l Shaver Inc.

403-556-7410 sales@lilshaver.com

Misc. for Sale

1760

4090

Manufactured Homes

SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com /400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT

$2 MILLION INVENTORY BLOWOUT! 15 homes targeted!

Prices starting from $92,500. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Boss says they have to go! 148/142 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie.

1-800-461-7632 1-877-945-1272; www. unitedhomescanada.com

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FREE A/C Unit Supplied/ Installed ($4,200 value) with any SRI Sectional Modular (self-contained/ basement) ordered for spring/summer delivery!

30 years contracting.

Guaranteed lowest prices/best service Compare and save!

Dynamic Modular 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca

Pets & Supplies

LEARN TO TREAT and Care for Large and Small Animals.

Animal Health Technology - GPRC Fairview Campus.

On campus residences & farm. Fairview, Alberta.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

NEW - EXECUTIVE, 3 bdrm., 2 bath Home in Red Deer.

Immediate Possession.

10 Yr. Warranty.

Own it for only $1,245mo. OAC. Call (403)346-3100 or (403)347-5566

Service Directory To advertise your service or business here, call 403.346.3356

Financial

1170

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500 MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services

1260

IS YOUR CRIMINAL record limiting your future?

Want it gone? Have it removed today! Canada’s #1 record removal providers since 1989.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); www.

RemoveYourRecord.com CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com.

Misc.

Services

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Careers

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly.

Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less).

Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Moving & Storage

1300

Complete Moving and Supplies Boxes, Packers & Movers (403)986-1315 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Personal Services

1315

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try!

1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies.

1-877-804-5381. (18+).

TRUE PSYCHICS! 4 Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca

Careers

VOLUME PURCHASE

DEALERS WANTED: - Save up to $6000 Hannas Seeds need on in-stock homes! agents to sell alfalfas, Take delivery by April 30 clovers and grasses plus and we’ll give you an hay, pasture, turf, native additional $2500 cash back www.jandelhomes.com and reclamation mixtures.

Contact Esther REV UP YOUR ENGINE. 1-800-661-1529 or Now gain 1st and 2nd year esther@hannasseeds.com Apprenticeship Motorcycle HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

TWO BEDROOM CONDO on Lawford Avenue.

Ground floor. Completely renovated building. Capital fund in excellent shape. Includes 5 appl. Must sell, willing to negotiate. Asking $195,000. (306)-747-7874

Farms/ Land

4070

FARM TENDER 1354 acre farm in the RM of Ochre River, Manitoba.

Tenders must be received on or before March 22, 2013. For Tender information view online: www.gartonsauction.com LAND FOR SALE

BY TENDER. Closes Feb. 28/13.

2 quarters 8 miles north of Thorhild. Can be purchased separately. North quarter buildings can be purchased separately.

Gas well revenue.

Call 780-206-0145.

Mechanic skills.

GPRC Fairview campus.

Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes.

Write AB MCM exams gain 320 hours credit.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview WIN A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Street Glide FLHX. Only 499 tickets sold.

3 Early Bird draws. $100./ticket. June 21 draw.

75% sold out. Proceeds support Harley-Davidson Technician Program at GPRC Fairview Campus.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Automotive Services

5010

GET YOUR FOOT in the garage door.

Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/Heavy Duty Apprenticeships.

GPRC Fairview Campus.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

Snowmobiles

5170

NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering small engine, snowmobile, quad or marine outboard repair.

Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline.

GPRC Fairview campus.

Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Black Press, an independently owned newspaper company is looking for an experienced, full time Reporter/ Photographer for our new Lacombe paper.

Black Press, an independently owned newspaper company is looking for a full time Sales Representative for our new Lacombe paper.

The successful applicant must possess strong writing and organizational skills. You will be required to work independently and with limited supervision. You must be well versed in CP style. As well, a reliable vehicle is a must.

Must be a professional, task-oriented, energetic individual.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in customer service. Marketing or sales experience is a definite asset but not imperative. The ability to multi-task and attention to detail is key. Strong written, computer and verbal communications skills are an absolute must.

This Reporter position will include covering local news, City council, sports and community events on a schedule that will include some evenings and weekends.

Remuneration will be based on experience.

This full time, Sales Representative position is a base plus commission position.

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to:

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to:

Email: publisher@reddeerexpress.com Or mail to:

Email: publisher@reddeerexpress.com Or mail to:

Red Deer Express

Red Deer Express

#121 5301 43 Street, Red Deer, Alberta • T4N 1C8 Attention: Publisher

#121 5301 43 Street, Red Deer, Alberta • T4N 1C8 Attention: Publisher

Competition closing date: February 28, 2013 Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

Competition closing date: February 28, 2013 Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

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YOUR 10 MINUTE DRIVE JUST GOT BETTER.

Great deals on in-stock 2013’s

All 2012’s Must Go!

Leasing is back! See in store for full details! now lease for

now lease for

WAS $37,710

WAS $46,490

$30,509

$38,592

KC228

KC531

2012

WAS $39,595

DODGE CHALLENGER

2012

CHRYSLER 300S

WAS $77,125

$32,386

KT398

293HP, Nappa Leather, 8sp Automatic, Navigation, Sunroof!

293HP, Sunroof, Leather, Super Sport Group!

now lease for

2012

DODGE DURANGO SXT AWD

Automatic, Bucket Seats!

WAS $60,465

now lease for

now lease for

$63,264

DIESEL

$47,258

DIESEL 5 to choose from!

2012

Only 1 remaining!

KT792

RAM 3500 LONGHORN LIMITED CREW CAB

Diesel, 4x4, Sunroof, Rear DVD, Loaded! now lease for

WAS $29,015

$24,371

3 to choose from!

2012

DODGE JOURNEY SXT

2012 RAM

KT394

3500 ST CREW CAB

Diesel, 4x4, Trailer Brake, U-Connect, Bluetooth, Automatic!

WAS $58,935

now lease for

WAS 28,690

now lease for

$45,764

$19,995

KT575

Automatic, Bucket Seats, U-Connect, Sat. Radio!

2 to choose from!

2013

Only 1 remaining!

LT199

RAM 1500 ST REG CAB

4x2, V8, Automatic!

2013

LT219

RAM 1500 LONGHORN CREW CAB

4x4, Hemi, Automatic, Sunroof, Trailer Brake!

*Vehicles not exactly as shown. Prices do not include applicable taxes or doc fees. See dealer for details.

HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEP

4450 - HWY 12E, LACOMBE, AB 403-782-2277 www.heritagechrysler.com “Where Central Alberta Comes To Save!”