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Sexual exploitation of youth happening in City Street Ties and local RCMP work with teens to provide positive inﬂuence BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

outh sexual exploitation is happening in the City and Street Ties Youth Outreach is making a point of informing young adults about the risks and consequences in hopes of diverting them from the lifestyle. Sandy Proseilo, program manager for Street Ties said in her career the youngest person she is aware of prostituting herself in Red Deer was 12-years-old. “Recruitment occurs in Red Deer. We are in that corridor between Edmonton and Calgary and certainly Vancouver is not that far away and there’s a very active system in place where young people are recruited. We have heard numerous examples of our young people, if not going anywhere, living with a 42-yearold man for example. It happens because they are alone, they are vulnerable and they haven’t been necessarily raised to be aware. And they need to survive,” she said. “Society has an idea of what a prostitute is. It’s not always obvious and it’s not based on that formula we see on TV – a 20-something woman, with the knee high boots on the street corner. We have that as well here and there are a couple of those women who are underage in Red Deer also. “But it’s a component of exchanging services that is sexual exploitation. It could be someone exchanging a sexual service for shelter, food, for goods or technology. It’s a wide spectrum. Even ‘sexting’ is a type of sexual exploitation. “I think this is happening in every high school and even some junior high schools as well. I know it is.” Officials with Street Ties work closely with the City’s RCMP members in hopes of combating youth homelessness and sexual exploitation. RCMP Supt. Warren Dosko said 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

PREVENTION - RCMP Supt. Warren Dosko stands in front of the downtown detachment. Members at the detachment work with local youth to help steer Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express them away from destructive lifestyles. also look at developing positive relationships with the kids,” said Dosko. “The research tells us that young people having a signiﬁcant adult in their life other than their mom or dad is a key indicator of success. Establishing that relationship with young people starts to build that foundation for a young person to have some of those resources in their life to be successful. “After the fact we may see them for crime-related and complaintbased issues. We try to get them connected into the appropriate resources and our members know which resources they may need.” He added RCMP members also know the importance of getting into the world of young adults in order to build connections with them. “It’s about going to the skate park or where they do their special activity whether it be a cultural activity or a religious activity, music or sporting, instead of them coming to the police. We

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need to get into that area of vulnerability and meet in their environments. My experience tells me we are way more successful at building those relationships and contacting and reaching out to those individuals in that environment than in the traditional policing environment.” He added he has seen success in the program. “I have seen an officer become significant in a young person’s life. We have seen the benefits and it has been extremely powerful in changing behaviours.” In terms of youth sexual exploitation, Dosko said he recognizes it does happen in Red Deer and hopes relationships built from an early age will help young people make the right choices. “Many things we do are geared towards building protective factors. It’s about getting youth so they aren’t involved in drug use, aren’t involved in alcohol use or violent activities or not getting engaged in early sexual activities,” said Dosko.

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“When we look at some of the reasons people get involved in sexual exploitation, those are risk factors that may exist in their lives. They’ve got some addictions issues or maybe some mental health issues as a result of addictions to drugs – so the root causes of becoming involved in sexual exploitation a lot of times rest with many of the activities that we’re engaged with in trying to prevent risky behaviours.” He added social media has also played a role in changing the landscape of these types of lifestyles or behaviours. “The younger generation is very tech-savvy. I think it has changed the way young people communicate. Knowing that is the way young people communicate it certainly changes some of our investigations. We know that social media plays a role now in many of our criminal investigations,” said Dosko. “There’s an up side and a down side. The fact that people have an avenue to communicate is good because it

allows them to talk about what’s going on in their lives and that is a healthy thing. The down side is the bullying, the sexting and all those negative things that occur as well.” Meanwhile, Proseilo has heard numerous stories of young adults who are being sexually exploited, who are homeless and who may have drug or alcohol problems who do turn their lives around. “I think of one particular female who has a horriﬁc alcohol problem and has been raped six times because of her situation – those are the things I know about. She had given up and we truly wondered when she’s disappeared at times because she has gone on a bender because she just can’t live with that stuff (sexual assaults),” said Proseilo. “What has happened now is that she has made her way into treatment and this is after two or three years. I’m so proud of our staff for helping her and providing that crisis intervention.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Students encouraged to read through positive mentors Premier Alison Redford was to be special guest, unable to appear BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A celebration of literacy saw 700 Grade 3 students from across Red Deer Public Schools converge at Red Deer College yesterday to participate in a variety of activities that will motivate them to read. Premier Alison Redford was supposed to be the special guest at the event but her plane was unable to land at the Red Deer Regional Airport due to weather conditions, so at the last minute, ofﬁcials called upon Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski to ﬁll in during the event.

Jablonski had the opportunity to read to the students and participate in some of the activities in the afternoon as well. The day centered on the book The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce. In addition to the reading by Jablonski, students rotated through three different activities based on the book including a science experiment figuring out how to make a book fly, reader’s theatre where children performed for each other and retold the story of the book. Students also played a game like Jeopardy after watching the short film version

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‘WE WANTED STUDENTS TO HAVE AN AMAZING DAY THAT WOULD MOTIVATE AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO LOVE READING.’ JEAN COBB With literacy one of the three key priorities for Red Deer Public Schools, this event provides a powerful opportunity to promote interest in reading to our students, said Jean Cobb, principal at West Park Elementary School, who spearheaded the event. She said she began talks with the premier’s ofﬁce nearly a year ago in hopes that Redford would attend the event. However, on Tuesday, due to fog, Redford’s plane was unable to land forcing her to miss the event.

Meanwhile, the project is also connected to and is supported by the district’s 125th Anniversary Celebrations. “I think literacy is what it’s all about and I think the more we have people who demonstrate that belief, the more our children will believe in that too,” said Cobb. “Literacy is in every part of our lives whether you’re writing a grocery list, or you’re reading directions, reading the ingredients on a can. “There are very few things that don’t require some type of reading and writing process. “Almost every thing in our world requires some form of literary skill and that is why it is so important.” Literacy 101 is sponsored by the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools while Red Deer College has taken on an important role in hosting the event, said Cobb. “Red Deer College has been great and they have been extremely supportive of this event,” she said. “We wanted students to have an amazing day that would motivate and encourage them to love reading.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Watoto Children’s Choir in town A popular children’s choir will be bringing a taste of Africa to Red Deer this evening at Family of Faith Church. The Watoto Children’s Choir will be performing their 60th tour, Beautiful Africa: A New Generation, an evening of vibrant, original African music, dance routines and life-transforming stories. The concert starts at 7 p.m. “Through the choir’s concert of hope, we share a message of transformation by telling the story of Africa’s rescued orphans and women. We hope to reach out to audiences with the message of Christ’s healing power,” says Gary Skinner, Watoto founder. Skinner said the choir was born out of his local Ugandan church – Watoto Church – in 1994. He and his family had moved to Uganda in 1980 to plant a church and try to help the people of a nation wracked by poverty and violence. In 1994, Skinner and his wife Marilyn founded Watoto Child Care Ministries, an international organization as a response to the cry of Africa’s millions of children orphaned as a result of HIV/ AIDS. Currently they are caring for over 2,600 Ugandan children in Watoto villages where every child is raised in a family setting rather than an institution. Their vision is that these children will be raised to become future leaders of Uganda and Africa. Via the choir, audiences enjoy exotic African rhythms and harmonies accented by brilliant Ugandan costume and inspirational stories. The group has traveled internationally

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OPINION Bike lanes get thumbs up The City of Red Deer recently won an international award for the commuter bike pilot project, but it probably won’t garner any more praise from some Red Deerians as the project continues to be a controversial issue in the community. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) unveiled the winners of its 2013 Sustainable Communities Awards at a ceremony last week during the FCM Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show (SCC) in Windsor, Ont. and the City won the award for the pilot project in the transportation category. Red Deer City council approved the $800,000 bike lane pilot project in 2011 – an issue that proved to be controversial with many citizens speaking out against the lanes. Red Deer’s ﬁrst bike lanes, stretching 4 kms, were installed in 2011. Last year bike lanes were installed along main thoroughfares including 39 St., 40 Ave., 55 St., 48 Ave., Spruce Dr., 59 Ave., 45 St. and 52 St., some of which have since been removed. The project had hundreds of residents frustrated this fall and a petition was even started by one Red Deerian, as citizens tried to adjust to narrower routes, newlydesignated areas for cyclists and slower moving trafﬁc. Although there were supporters of the bike lanes, it became

clear that council would have to do something to satisfy angry motorists who wouldn’t accept the changes. And they did just that. Eventually, council supported a recommendation that bike lanes on 55th St. and 40th Ave north of 52nd St. revert to the original conﬁguration. Council also opted to remove the lanes on 59th Ave. north of 70th St. after hearing what citizens had to say. But still, many wondered where the cyclists were after the lanes were installed? They appeared to be empty the majority of the time – and that was in the summer. Now with the winter season some of the lanes are virtually covered in hard-packed snow from the plows that have cleared City streets. Obviously it’s not a safe place for cyclists and there is still a lot to learn about the ins and outs of bike lanes. Now, with this new award, we’re not sure that citizens will think it is deserved, but regardless of that, motorists will continue to have to adjust as the City continues to grow and change. City council certainly has had their hands full with this issue and we don’t foresee that changing – especially with a municipal election around the corner. We predict this will become a major election issue and a topic that Red Deerians will continue to talk about for some time to come.

Adopting an older pet brings so much joy to all Recently I was given the opportunity to adopt a cat. I was given my choice if I wanted a kitten, middleaged or senior feline. I chose a senior cat for many reasons. My ﬁrst reason was that I have a brand new baby in the house, and didn’t want a cat that would be too loving and potentially jump on baby and smother her. My other reason was the fact that they need love too and are just as affectionate, cuddly, playful, and cute as any kitten ever could be. While I do plan one day to adopt a kitten for my daughter to see an animal grow up, right now was the perfect time to introduce a

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quirks and a well-developed personality. She loves to be pet, loves to eat, and loves to cuddle. But she doesn’t jump up on people, won’t come to someone for attention and waits to be approached before beginning to purr or seek affection. It works perfectly in our home with a small baby on the ﬂoor rolling around. The other reason adopting an older cat, or dog for that matter, was perfect for us was because of our dog that we already had at home. I didn’t want to introduce a playful kitten into the home and have our dog want to chase and play and run and jump. I wanted a cat that would stand its

ground, tell the dog off, and be happy to lie in front of the fireplace and watch television with us. This is precisely what I got, and Hilda has been a terrific addition to our home. When I went in to get Hilda though I was a little bit heartbroken. There are so many senior pets sitting waiting to be adopted and nobody seems to see how terrific they are. It seems most people want that brand new baby animal to add to their homes, but don’t see the benefits of adopting a senior. The older cats and dogs have just as much spunk as the younger ones, and most of them are already

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well mannered, trained and have been around different lifestyles. There are many pets sitting waiting to be adopted that have traits that people spend years working to establish in a pet. For example, some of the senior dogs have already been around children, same with some of the cats. These pets are perfect for new families or people who have recently had children as they already know how to behave in these situations. I recently had to drop Hilda off for some veterinary care and went to show my daughter the dogs and puppies, and she was much more drawn to the droopy

brown eyes of an aged black lab than she was to the anxious barking and nipping of a young heelercross puppy. I too found the older dog to be much more attractive as he sat on command and knew to wait patiently for any scratches or petting. So the next time I go looking for a pet it will not be that cuddly little kitten someone is trying to sell from a farm, or that puppy from a breeder that costs more than a month’s rent. The pet I will probably take home will be the one with the sad, aged eyes looking for some love and affection for however many years they may have left.

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CitySpeak MORRIS This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Mayor Morris Flewwelling questions regarding the upcoming election as well as what issues the new council will face once elected.

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With the municipal election taking place this coming fall, what do you think some of the issues will be as campaigns begin? “First I will comment that 2012 was the year of issues. I certainly think the recent issue of the ward system and the debate of whether or not to go to a ward system will come up. The debate in the last go-around wasn’t focused on whether or not to go to a ward system, it was focused on whether it should go to a plebiscite for the people to decide,” said Flewwelling. “My thoughts simply on that are the people in the community are easily able to decide. “The issue is there are positives and negatives and it’s a very complex issue. I think it’s an issue that’s not affecting our City at this time and I don’t understand why we would want to get into that debate. There are contrary views to that, but that will be an issue.” He added another issue he thinks could surface before the election is safety and policing. “Our Ipsos Reid survey results shows that 90 per cent plus people are satisﬁed with policing but there is always the nagging doubt we have when we have the drugrelated homicides and that kind of rattles our citizens. I think there will be some discussion on safety and security.” Flewwelling said another issue that could come up on the campaign trail is the development of the Riverlands area. “We’re going to be burying the power line to prepare the site and the next year the four-way intersection at Alexander Way and Taylor Dr. into Riverlands (will be developed) and will set the table for the whole development of the area. Hopefully in a couple of years’ time the economy will be turned around so that some major hotel chain will be snifﬁng around for the hotel site that is there and some of the other developments that have been on the horizon will start to shake down and we’ll see some of that medium-density housing and commercial. “I think it’s an exciting time for our City.” He added there is one topic he hopes doesn’t come up during the campaign. “Hopefully chickens will not (be part of the issues during the election campaign). I hope the community has felt comfortable living with the 10 or 12 households who have chickens. While I think it’s important from a health and governance stand point I really think there are other issues that are more important.” While Flewwelling has decided he will not seek re-election this fall, he said the buzz of a new mayor will add some excitement. “I think that is going to give the election some special focus. Hopefully that will translate into community interest and maybe we can get our voting participation up a little higher.”

How can the City engage more voters, especially the younger generations? “I think that’s where social media comes into play. I think the tweeting and the facebooking people do can’t help but engage people – especially the young people,” said Flewwelling. “I think the message to the candidates this time around is to get out there and be active and engage in information gathering and poll-taking and chit chat and encourage people to vote. “I think if people engage in the dialogue they are likely to follow up with the vote.”

Looking ahead, what are some of the challenges for the new City council? “The provincial picture of funding is very tight right now. While we’ve been assured the funding that we get called MSI (Municipal Sustainability Initiative) is likely to continue and it’s not likely to increase. And if there are cuts to the MSI, that will have serious repercussions on our capital program,” said Flewwelling. “Finances are going to continue to be tight, not because we don’t have a good tax base in Red Deer or because business is poor in Red Deer, but the province is having a struggle right now because they’ve lost their main customer, the United States. It’s going to take some time before the various pipelines will get us back in the full-swing of the market.” “I think the biggest cloud on the horizon is not a Red Deer cloud, it’s a provincial cloud. But it means the City, council and management will have to work its way through it.”

Downtown business is dissatisﬁed with City council New year, same old BS out of Council Chambers. We have one councillor who wants bike lanes all over town, but he rides his bike on the sidewalk downtown. We have another councillor who wants to be mayor. But as a member of the board of directors for the Downtown Business Association, she had an improper budget put to council for approval. She also wants Ross Street Patio back again. Most businesses in the area were never asked for input, last year or this year. Even some of those who supported it last year said it did very little if anything to improve their businesses. Is this what she calls leadership quality? Smaller cities than Red Deer use a ward system. This mayor and council don’t want it because they would have to be more accountable to the people of Red Deer. I doubt many of them could pass the test. Almost every capital project in the last year has come in over budget, or late, or needing work to be redone. This means more tax for us all. But unlike them we can’t vote ourselves a raise to cover it. The last one was a 3% raise to cover a

1.5% rate of inflation. Must be that new math. Over the last three years or so around 30 businesses have closed their doors or moved out of downtown. Some have moved right out of town. But the mayor has told me no downtown business has been affected by everything that has happened downtown in the last few years. I’m one of several people wondering how the flow of traffic on Gaetz Avenue got changed so that the parking is now in front of an ex-councillor/member of the DBA’s board of director’s store. Or how does a deposit get paid to a bankrupt company for work to be done? Or why did they have renovations done to a privately owned theatre for a near bankrupt acting group? I guess it’s one of those just spend the money, don’t worry about accountability or getting value for what they spend. My lease is up in May and I guess I’m one of the next businesses to close my doors. With this group at City Hall it’s just not worth keeping a business downtown.

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No sympathy for smokers I will not engage in personal attacks on past letter writers; I’m sure they’re spectacular individuals. I will say that with what we know about smoking and its effects on humans it’s hard to contain my disgust at their words and justifications of selfish behaviour. Sure, you may be the most considerate smoker in the world… in YOUR opinion. That doesn’t mean that the effects of your ‘choice’ do not interfere with another’s choice for a healthy lifestyle. Smoking zones should be outlawed altogether around hospitals, workplaces, malls, restaurants, arenas and fitness facilities. Smoke in your vehicle or home if you choose to. Those who are sick or have lowered immunity shouldn’t be subjected to that; nor should children or the rest of us that want to enjoy fresh air without the ever stylish mask and bottle. I detest walking through a cloud of smoke as I leave the Collicutt center after a workout. I feel sorry for the kids who have to sit in the backseat, their lungs filled with crap after working so hard to improve themselves at the sport of their choice.

Even in my work place where smokers out number non-smokers, I have to walk through their cloud, have it foul the air when the windows are open and drive in trucks that are smoked in because they feel it is their ‘right’. Smokers shouldn’t have the right to inflict harm on others passively. If that’s the case I should have the right to file attempted murder charges for your smoke cloud and third hand residual. Smokers who want to deal with the ‘difficult position we are placed in’ need to realize you placed yourself there when you made the choice to slowly kill yourself. As someone who chooses a healthy lifestyle, my choice is to enjoy my life through constant improvement rather than an ‘enjoyment’ that will kill me quicker. If you choose to smoke then it should not affect others, ever! No clouds, butts, cough attacks or foul smelling clothing. The only way you can be a considerate smoker is to smoke in a trash can equipped, well exhausted, enclosed box in your basement; while naked.

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New partnership aims to enhance lives of Red Deer youth TANYA SCHUR Friendship Centre will have access to these gyms. Schur made it clear that this partnership will be beneďŹ cial for both Aboriginal kids and non-Aboriginal kids alike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to bring all kids together, as many kids as we can. We want to share the cultures as broadly as we can to give pride to all kids.â&#x20AC;? This $5,000 in funding comes at a hard time for the

Friendship Centre, ofďŹ cials said. Last year the Centre had a funding gap between April and October and Schur is forecasting that gap again this year after their funding ends on March 31st. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our funding is going to be late again from the federal funder,â&#x20AC;? said Schur. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, this funding will allow us to keep some programs going for our youth programs.â&#x20AC;? Schur said that this project is not just about the Friendship Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about partnerships. The Aboriginal community and the non- Aboriginal community coming together to increase the awareness and appreciation for Aboriginal culture. That is the super great thing.â&#x20AC;? For more information in this new partnership or in the Friendship Centre of Red Deer contact Tanya Schur at 403-340-0020. treid@reddeerexpress.com

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The Red Deer Native Friendship Centre held a recent workshop that focused on a new national partnership project between some members of the National Association of Friendship Centres and the Boys and Girls Clubs. There are 120 Friendship Centres across the country and only certain centres were chosen, one of which was right here in Red Deer. The intention is to create culturally appropriate after-school programs for youth and children. With the partnership $5,000 in funding has been provided to help establish these programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were chosen probably because we already have a good relationship with the Boys and Girls Club,â&#x20AC;? said Tanya Schur, executive director of the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were chosen to do this pilot so we will pilot some activities and create some best practices, and hopefully then that program will be expanded right across the country. Together, along with other community partners, they will be able to deliver an active after-school program for Aboriginal children and youth in Red Deer. By partnering with the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS), Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALACD) and Boys and Girls Club of Canada (BGCC), the National Association of Friendship Centres will lead the collaboration to establish Red Deer as a community that delivers culturally relevant active after-school programs to Aboriginal youth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have lots of Aboriginal children in Red Deer and this is a great opportunity for kids to connect to their culture. This will be a great project,â&#x20AC;? said Schur. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have worked with Youth and Volunteer Centre and the Boys and Girls Club in the past so it was an easy partnership for us, but this will be an opportunity to expand the programming.â&#x20AC;? The after-school time period (3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) is a critical determinant of childhood physical activity, ofďŹ cials said. About 50% of total daily steps taken by children and youth occur during this time period. Many children and youth left alone during the after-school time period tend to watch TV, use the computer or play video games instead of playing outdoors or engaging in cultural activities. This project will bring Aboriginal cultural activities to the Boys and Girls Clubs such as teepee teaching, Aboriginal games, crafts, listening to elders, and traditional dancing. This will be an opportunity for Aboriginal kids and non-Aboriginal kids to learn more about the culture but also to participate in cultural activities with Aboriginal people, said Schur. The partnership will be beneďŹ cial for all involved, ofďŹ cials added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Boys and Girls Club this will be amazing. Friendship Centres have always run childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs and youth programs so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessarily new for us. This is a great way to expand friendships across the nation and I always think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the answer, the best way to create a good, harmonious and peaceful world.â&#x20AC;? The Friendship Centre has three staff who are certiďŹ ed Aboriginal games trainers however, due to the lack of space at the Centre, it is often difďŹ cult, especially in the winter months, to offer active games and events for the children and youth. The Boys and Girls Clubs often have access to gymnasiums. Through this partnership the

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;WE WANT TO BRING ALL KIDS TOGETHER, AS MANY KIDS AS WE CAN. WE WANT TO SHARE THE CULTURES AS BROADLY AS WE CAN TO GIVE PRIDE TO ALL KIDS.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Shades of Ambition campaign set to get underway BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express The third annual Shades of Ambition fundraiser will soon be taking place at Parkland Mall and organizers are looking to make it another successful year. The fundraiser aims to raise funds for three charities simultaneously by selling mural tiles and promoting friendly competition. “Each charity works for one week to sell tiles for all three,” said Krista Dunstan, marketing director at Parkland Mall. “But if people are undecided on what charity to support, the charity working that day has the opportunity to sway their decision,” The charities vying for donations, and staffing the event, include the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (partnering radio station Sunny 94), The Canadian Cancer Society Alberta Northwest Division (partnering radio station Kraze 101.3), and The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (partnering radio station The River 100.7). “We have got three great players this year for sure,” said Dunstan. The event runs from March 7-27 and dona-

tions can also be made online during those dates. “We have three large murals that will represent, in a collage form, what the charity does. There are 750 pieces per mural,” said Dunstan. Not only will the charities receive whatever funds are raised by mural pieces sold, but the ﬁrst, second, and third place winners will re-

‘WE ENJOY THE PARTNERSHIPS WE HAVE WITH THE COMMUNITY AND WE ALSO LIKE GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THAT WE ARE A PART OF.’ KRISTA DUNSTAN ceive $7,500, $5,000, and $2,500 respectively. “The event came about when we were trying to figure out how to provide space to simultaneous charities. It went so well in the first year that we ran it again and it grew. We had two murals finish last year and this year we’re hoping for all three.” Tiles are $10 and donors who purchase two or more will receive a tax receipt. Dunstan said one major benefit this year is the ability to pay

via credit and debit as opposed to just cash. Last year’s event raised just over $40,000 as opposed to the $24,000 raised in the first year. Dunstan said she hopes to see that growth trend continue. “We enjoy the partnerships we have with the community and we also like giving back to the community that we are a part of. These charities do amazing work so it really does feel great to be a part of something that allows them to remain in the community and gain exposure.” Dunstan said it not only benefits the charity to have mall exposure for 21 days but that the whole event itself is a “Feel good event. It’s positive all the way around and everybody is happy to be involved.” Each person who purchases a tile is also entered into a prize draw from the charity to which they donated. Prizes are valued at over $500 and will be drawn on the closing day of the event on March 27. “The best part is that the murals are then professionally finished and the charities get to keep them and hang them in their place of business as a memento of what they accomplished here during the Shades of Ambition fundraiser.”

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The battle continues between Rebels and Hurricanes BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express The race that started at the beginning of the month is still on for the ‘Hockey – It’s In Our Blood’ challenge between the Red Deer Rebels and the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The teams are half way through this WHL ‘blood battle’ and the Hurricanes have managed to take the lead with 93 blood donations while the Red Deer Rebels trail close behind with 91 blood donations. “Red Deer was in the lead last week, it’s a really close race so I think that anyone could win in the end,” said Tanya Paul, community development coordinator with Canadian Blood Services in Red Deer. Both the Rebels and the Canadian Blood Services want to show the Hurricanes which city has the most dedicated fans and are asking Red Deerians to turn up the heat and show support for their home team by donating blood on behalf of the hockey club. This is the ﬁrst time that the Western Hockey League rivals have taken the battle from the ice to the blood donor clinic to see who can bring in the most blood donations in the month of February. While this is a competition, the two teams have come together in a partnership with Canadian Blood Services to help ensure local patients from both cities get the blood donations they need. Both teams

continue to rally their fans. Many fans of the Rebels have already come out to make a contribution to this campaign. “It’s a large fan base that is bringing in most of the donations,” said Paul. A fair amount of these donors are ﬁrst time donors and that is one of the aims of this campaign. Only about 3.5% of eligible Canadians donate blood which makes recruiting new donors important. “We are trying to get a new audience to come in and try donating for the ﬁrst time,” said Paul. New donors are always in demand. According to Canadian Blood Services despite growing population the number of active donors in Alberta has only increased by 1% over the past 10 years. To entice more people from the Red Deer area to participate, those attending the Red Deer clinic in February

can enter to win a Rebels Prize Pack consisting of an autographed 2012-13 Rebels jersey, four-pack of tickets to an upcoming home game, and Rebels and Canadian Blood Services swag. According to Canadian Blood Services, every minute of every day someone in Canada needs blood. During the month of February Canadian Services in Red Deer must collect 895 blood donations in order to ensure that local hospital patients receive the blood they need. The Red Deer Regional Hospital uses up to 130 units of blood every week to help cancer patients, trauma victims and many others who need a second chance at life. For more information or to book an appointment to donate blood call 1-888-236-6283 or visit www.blood.ca.

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New book explores experiences of immigrant youth BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

SHARING STORIES - Rachel Pinno, immigrant youth program coordinator with the Central Alberta Refugee Effort, poses with a photo of local youth who have contributed to a new book Mark Weber/Red Deer Express called Steps Along Our Journey.

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A new book featuring stories from City youth originally from other countries is about to be released through the Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) A book launch for Steps Along Our Journey runs in the Red Deer Public Library’s Snell Auditorium on Feb. 23. Rachel Pinno, immigrant youth program coordinator with C.A.R.E., said she went to some local schools last fall to gauge interest in the project, and there was immediate enthusiasm. She also spread the word in English as a Second Language classes at C.A.R.E. “We asked who would be interested in sharing their lives with the community and raising awareness for immigration and refugees. Sixteen youth came onboard from 11 different countries,” she said. “We had our ﬁrst meeting, and they were so excited from the get-go. They really made the project what it is.” Pinno recalls asking them how much time they felt they could commit to

the project, knowing they were busy students many of whom were involved in extra-curricular activites. “They said ‘Can we meet every week?’” she said. Monday nights became lively and fascinating story writing sessions from this past October through to January. “They came in with so much energy every time. We’d laugh, we’d talk and we just had a great time. They did an amazing job, and the stories are their own.” They also came up with the book’s title, and offered ideas for its design as well. “It’s their project.” Pinno and other C.A.R.E. staff helped the students with editing their pieces. Ultimately, each story runs about 600 words. And each are packed with the richness of learning of faraway cultures and the personal experiences of settling into a new life here in Red Deer. Each story is also flanked by terrific, professionallyshot portraits of the youth as well. “They wrote about how and why they came to Canada, their first emotions and where they are at now.” Pinno said it was at times

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quite an emotional experience as the stories came together. “It took a lot of courage for them to write their stories, and I’m so proud of them,” she said. “There’s a lot of emotion that comes out when you are thinking about where you left, and the people you left.” Meanwhile, the book launch is part of a day of cultural celebrations called Mother Language Day at the library. “We’re actually having multi-cultural celebrations all day long.” The book launch is part of the events slated to run from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The youth will be onhand to sign and sell books, and chat with the public. Two or three of them will read their stories from the book as well. Throughout the day, there will also be activities for kids and an ethnic food-sampling time. “I love working with these youth – they are so inspiring in so many ways. There were times I’d be editing their stories or talking with them, and I’d be ﬁghting back tears because I would think about where they had come from, and I know some of the pain they’ve had. “But it’s also great to see how strong they are. If you talk to these kids, you see that they are so positive. And they’re so happy for a new life in Canada – a safe place and all the new opportunities that await them.” Pinno said she also hopes people who come to the launch take time to chat with the youth, and learn about other cultures as Red Deer is becoming an increasingly diverse community. “A community can be strengthened as people share their lives with each other.” As the launch date draws near, Pinno couldn’t be more pleased with how the book has come together. She also couldn’t be more proud of the youth who took part. “I love that they are given a voice – they have a lot to share.” For more information about Steps Along Our Journey, check out http:// immigrant-centre.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Primary Care Network recognized BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Red Deer’s Primary Care Network has been given a Premier’s Award of Distinction. Premier Alison Redford recognized eight employers throughout the province for their commitment to improving employee health at the recent sixth Premier’s Awards for Healthy Workplaces. As part of the Alberta government’s ‘Healthy U’ initiative, the award program honours employers who encourage their staff to make healthy eating choices and incorporate daily physical activity into their workday. Award recipients were selected based on the strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs they have in place to

promote, support and enhance healthy workplaces. This year, 24 workplaces applied to one of three award categories. The top three companies with the highest scores in workplace wellness receive a Premier’s Award of Distinction. Other high-ranking organizations receive an Award of Merit. The Red Deer Primary Care Network was honoured for sponsoring a virtual trek through the ‘Steps Out’ program to provide a tool to help people be active on a regular basis. Staff were asked to encourage their family, friends and patients to join the four month trek. The primary care network also has a ‘Let’s Try It’ campaign which challenges staff, patients and the community to engage in healthy activities such as disc golf, using outdoor gyms, zumba,

bike rides, the national commuter challenge and other fun activities. “We’re extremely proud to receive the award. It really reﬂects our healthy organization and the whole organization right from all the staff to the physicians,” said Lorna Milkovich, executive director of the Red Deer Primary Care Network. Last year, the Primary Care Network received an Award of Merit for some of their programs. In addition, the Premier’s Award of Distinction is designed to recognize employers who encourage a healthy workplace through strategies, initiatives, policies and/or programs, and the efforts of staff to stay healthy at work and beyond. Any workplace is eligible to apply for the Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Family fun at Sylvan Lake’s Winterfest

OPEN SLEIGH - Glen Abrey drives a horse-drawn carriage as part of the fun at this year’s Winterfest. Hundreds of families made the trek to Sylvan Lake to watch the annual Polar Bear Dip and to participate in family fun activities such as horse-drawn sleigh rides, hockey shoot outs and miniputt golf at the annual Winterfest over the weekend. The event was fun for all ages and hot chocolate was provided for the young and the young at heart.

PINT-SIZED FUN - Madden Flahr, 3, along with his grandpa Randy Flahr, try their hand at a mini-putt station.

POP - Olivia Akins, 9, perfects the art of blowing bubbles at a fun station during this past weekend’s events.

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FRIGID WATERS - Fireﬁghters Jamie Sloney and Jason Morgan take the plunge at the Winterfest 2013’s Polar Bear Dip, one of the main attractions at the event.

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WARM TREAT - Zackary Kom-Tong, 4, and his dad Jason share smiles and hot chocolate.

GOOD THROW - Isabella Johnson, 4, tosses a beanbag towards the openings in the snowman board.

EASY RIDE - Kari Fisher pulls 17-month-old Luca around Sylvan Lake as they spend family time at Winterfest 2013.

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City wins award for controversial bike lane project BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

AWARD - The City of Red Deer recently won a national award for its commuter bike pilot project.

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The City of Red Deer recently won a national award for its commuter bike pilot project, a project that has created much controversy in the community. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) unveiled the winners of its 2013 Sustainable Communities Awards at a ceremony last week during the FCM Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show (SCC) in Windsor, Ont. The awards recognize innovation and excellence in municipal sustainable development across Canada in six categories including brownfields, energy, neighbourhood development, transportation, waste and water. The City won the award in the transportation category. Red Deer City council approved the $800,000 bike lane pilot project in 2011 – an issue that proved to be controversial with many citizens speaking out against the lanes. Red Deer’s first bike lanes, stretching 4 kms, were installed in 2011. Last year bike lanes were installed along main thoroughfares including 39 St., 40 Ave., 55 St., 48 Ave., Spruce Dr., 59 Ave., 45 St. and 52 St., some of which have since been removed. Last fall, a City man also launched an online petition to have the bike lanes removed altogether. Ryan Handley, a 30-year resident of Red Deer, said he sent letters to City council because he was concerned of the size of the pilot project and the money they were spending. He also expressed concern that citizens weren’t informed of the pilot project. Other concerns from the public ranged from safety and traffic congestion to parking issues.

‘I THINK IT REALLY HIGHLIGHTS OUR INNOVATION AS A COMMUNITY AND I THINK WE’RE ALL FEELING REALLY GOOD ABOUT IT.’ COUNCILLOR PAUL HARRIS After hearing from the community council ended up scaling back on the pilot project. City Councillor Paul Harris said the award is one that the community should be proud of. “I think it really highlights our innovation as a community and I think we’re all feeling really good about it,” he said. “This is an initiative that came from the community, it wasn’t that council got up one morning and decided to go out with cans of spray paint.” Looking ahead, Harris said the jury is out in terms of what will happen this spring regarding bike lanes. “There’s a whole bunch of changes that may want to be made because it is a pilot project and so that is one of the things I don’t think citizens completely understand. We certainly have learned a lot throughout the winter of what not to do and we have to address all of that,” he said. “One of the things I think that is most important coming out of the conference and also looking at best practices throughout the world is that the best bike lanes are both separated from the trafﬁc and they are inter-connected. So I think we have done the inter-connected part really well but we really have to work on the separated piece and I have been saying that right from the beginning.” Meanwhile, the Green Municipal FundTM (GMF) is the primary sponsor of the Sustainable Communities Awards. The Government of Canada endowed FCM with $550 million to establish the Fund. “Tonight, we applaud the hard-working municipalities across the country that are setting an example for others,” said Raymond Louie, third vice-president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, chair of the Green Municipal Fund Council, and councillor for the City of Vancouver. “Congratulations to the citizens, councils and city staff of all of our winning communities. Through your leadership and example, you are building Canada a brighter future.” “The communities we celebrate completely debunk the idea that environmental sustainability and economic development are mutually exclusive,” said Louie. “Tonight’s winners show how municipalities across the country are working with local businesses, labour, community organizations and developers to create and carry out sustainable development practices while developing a greener economy for Canada — one project at a time.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS 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 (except December and July) from 6-8 p.m. Where: Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch. March 5 Life of Pi by Yann Martel April 2 - Lighthousekeeping by Jeanette Winterson May 7 - Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf and on June 4 - The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn R. Saks. 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 eleven 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. Conversations with the Collection is one unique way that RDC is highlighting the Permanent Collection in the lead up to our 50th Anniversary celebrations this June. Staff and faculty included in the exhibition include: Avery Andrykew, Daniel Anhorn, Marnie Blair, Ian Cook, Michael Flaherty, Jason Frizzell, Trudy Golley, Robin Lambert, Dave More, James Trevelyan and Tanya Zuzak-Collard. 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 to all amateur Central Alberta photographers in the PAMZ region (south of Rimbey to Carstairs and from Hwy. 21 in the east to the B.C. border in the west.) There are six categories for entry submissions; Atmos-phere, Nature, Urban Envi-ronment, 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

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forms, go to www.pamz.org. Questions an 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. For more information, contact Sadie at 403-347-5166. Perogy Supper - Feb. 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Adults $11; Children 10 and under $6. St.

$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.

and Fire Chief Ed van Delden. This year we will have a special presentation by Gene Philcox, a New York City ﬁreﬁghter who was personally involved 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 communities can work together through adversi-ties. Tickets are $25 each and can be ordered online at www.lacombeprayerbreakfast. ca or by calling 403-7822910 or 403-318-6271.

The Hunting Hills High School Snow Ball runs Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. at Festival Hall. The cost is $35. Once again it is time for the annual tri-high swing dance - also known as the ‘Snow Ball’ held at Festival Hall. Enjoy great music, great food and great atmosphere. The event takes place on the Friday night of Teacher’s Convention and tickets are now available from

The 61st annual ﬁrst Lacombe Scouts Bean Supper, runs Feb. 24th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm. Tickets are $6 and are

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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 delicious desserts and delightful entertainment at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. Codi Kreil will start the evening off with some of her awesome musi-cal selections. Cst. Cindy Kovalak, 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 auctioned 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

the music rooms of Hunting Hills, Lindsay Thurber and Notre Dame (until Wed. Feb. 20). The evening features a buffet dinner followed by live dance music provided by the senor jazz bands from all three high schools. Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart 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. 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 honour and pray for our leaders in the City of Lacombe. Our guests of honour are Mayor Steve Christie, Police Chief Gary Leslie

available at the door or from any Lacombe Scouting member. 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 special Philosopher’s Café encourages open, meaning-ful, 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 refresh-ments 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. Central Alberta Theatre presents Prairie Winter Theatre Featuring Bloom by Leeann Minogue. Performances run Feb. 28, March 1-2 and March 7-9. Performances run in the Nickel Studio, located in the Memorial Centre. For ticket information, call the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre at 403-755-6626 or visit www.blackknightinn.ca. World Day of Prayer Service runs March 1 at 2 p.m. at Gaetz United Church. Annual interdenominational service. Theme: I was a Stranger and you Welcomed me - written by women of France. Everyone welcome For further information call 403-347-2244. The Black Field House Society will be hosting its third annual Goods, Services and Talents Auction. Longtime auctioneer Rick Horn will call at this live auction set for March 16. Doors open at the Blackfalds Community Hall at 5:30 p.m. for the viewing of the items and so individuals may register for their bid numbers. For more information about supporting or attending this event, call 403-391-2310. 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 performance is a selection of his current monologues and songs dealing with life experience, melding dry humour with musical parodies and skits.

SEMINARS Winter term 2013 Evening Extensions classes for Adult Students with Intellectual Disabilities – classes held at Red Deer college. Examples are Smart Bodies Fitness to April 1. Smart Bodies Fitness will provide an overall top to bottom cardio, strength and conditioning workout with an emphasis on fun and safety. There is also Be a Better Reader to April 9. This ongoing literacy program is designed for

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Week of February 20 - February 27, 2013 individuals wanting to improve their levels of Reading skill and comprehension. Math and Money Skill and Budget Smarts runs to April 11. This ongo-ing course focuses on practical dayto-day use of Math and Money skills. Finally, there is also Putting Your Best Foot Forward in Relationships to March 27. (Contact Karen at 403-342-3114 for further course details and to register. Classes are $55 each). Registrations are now being accepted for Living Well with a Mental Illness. The eightweek course will take place at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, on Saturday mornings, between 10 a.m. and noon, through March 23. Living Well with a Mental Illness is for people interested in learning more about mental health and wellness. Participants will learn how people experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric illness can live satisfying and productive lives. The course addresses a broad variety of topics including effective communication, understanding diagnosis, navigating the system, relapse prevention, mental illness and the family, recovery principles, and crisis plans. Living Well with a Mental illness is open to anyone in Central Alberta with an interest in mental health. Attendance is lim-ited to 15 participants. To register call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff. This free course is co-sponsored by CMHA, Central Alberta Region, and the Red Deer Public Library. YARD Yoga Studio: Dedicated to Promoting YOGA in the Red Deer Area WINTER Session registration is now open. Session run through to Mar. 17. Drop-ins 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 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 confidence 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 cosponsor 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 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.

St., Cronquist Business Park. Classes are also available in Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House and Innisfail. For information call 403-346-6772 or email ttcsredd@telusplanet.net. Red Deer Public Schools Community Programs is hosting several classes on everything from teen make-up and belly dancing to an employment workshop and self-help Jin Shin. Register online at communitypro-grams.rdpsd. ab.ca or call 403-342-1059. Cosmos Rehabilitation Society, which supports individuals living with a developmental disability, mental illness, brain injury, physical disability, and

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Are you having problems with h someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area. Blackfalds United Church Youth Group takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 for more information. Red Deer Celiac Support Group our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee

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Visit us at www.laebon.com 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 goals to encourage healthy habits as a family, building self-esteem and active play. For more information, visit www.albertahealthservices. ca/MEND.asp. Taoist Tai Chi Society has beginner classes running Monday/Friday from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday/ Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The ﬁrst week is free; costs are $45 or $25 per month for seniors and students for four months of classes at Bay 16, Building C, 5580 45

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. For more info, please call: Yvette @ 403-746-3429. Legion Ladies Auxilary monthly meetings run the ﬁrst Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Alberta Room, Red Deer Legion. If you require a ride, please call Harry - 403-598-5331 before noon on meeting day.

Pioneers – meet old and new friends at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Pioneer Lodge. For more information, call 403-343-8387. 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.

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‘Friends Over 45’ is an organization for women who are new to the Red Deer area or who have experienced a lifestyle change, and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For information phone Shirley at 403-346-7160.

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 information.

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. 403-357-3671.

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.

Alberta Women’s Institute has monthly meetings; Hillsdown (second Monday, 403-347-0100); Leslieville (second Wednesday, 403-7292420) and Ridgewood (ﬁrst Tuesday, 403-886-4129).

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.

You are invited to participate in a series offered by the Canadian Cancer Society. The group is tailored to those newly diagnosed women living with breast cancer. They meet Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 4730 A Ross St. 347-3662.

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History of telecommunications growth in Red Deer An aspect of day-to-day life that is undergoing incredible change involves the telephone. People can call just about anywhere in the world virtually instantaneously.

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DAWE They can also use their smart phones to share videos and photographs, read news articles, instantly check the weather, and do myriads of other things. Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s overall is a relatively new part of life. When Red Deer was first established in the 1890s, people communicated by word of mouth, or by letter. Urgent messages could be sent by telegraph, but the amount of information that could be sent was quite limited and the cost of a telegram was high. A trip to the local train station was also required as that was where the telegraph office was located. The first local telephone service in Red Deer was supplied by the Western General Electric and Telephone company. In 1903, it was granted a 25-year telephone franchise by Red Deer’s Town Council. While the Western General was establishing its phone service, the Bell Telephone Company built the first long distance line from Calgary to Edmonton with connections to Red Deer. Therefore, Red Deer got long distance before it got local phone service. Bell soon offered both business and residential phone service as well. The Western General and Bell began to actively compete for local customers. Surprisingly, the local company quickly developed the competitive edge. The Western General installed the first central energy system in Alberta. This system proved to be technologically superior to the magneto equipment used by Bell. The Western General further strengthened its position by setting cheaper phone rates than Bell’s. In 1908, Alberta Government Telephones, which had been established two years before, bought out

Bell’s long distance system. Bell then left Red Deer. Once the Western General had the local market all to itself, it dramatically raised its rates. Town Council attempted to deal with the subsequent public outcry by offering to buy out the Western General. However, the bid failed. Unfortunately, despite its high rates, the Western General did not keep up with changes in technology. In 1920, A.G.T. finally purchased the company for $85,000. That was $10,000 more than A.G.T. felt the system was worth, but $40,000 less than the Western General had been asking. A new telephone exchange building was built on Ross St. Both local and long distance phone service improved immensely, and at a much lower cost. In 1936, the Red Deer Mutual Telephone Company, a co-operative, was established to expand and improve telephone service in rural areas. The Red Deer Mutual was taken over by A.G.T. in 1970. Meanwhile, A.G.T. continued to make a number of technological improvements. In 1957, a microwave tower was constructed on the North Hill. It greatly improved long distance phone service. It also allowed the provision of live broadcast feed for Red Deer’s first television station, C.H.C.A. In 1959-1960, AG.T. built a three-storey exchange building on 51 St. to house advanced telecommunications equipment. The new structure became the tallest building in Red Deer. An underground cable line from Calgary through Red Deer to Edmonton was installed. Telex connections were also put into place to allow the initiation of this new technological marvel. In April 1961, the first direct distance dialing service on the Canadian prairies was inaugurated in Red Deer. Red Deer was chosen for this innovation because of its location between Alberta’s two major cities and because it was already a major long distance telephone switching centre. At the official launching ceremonies, the assembled dignitaries bragged that all the new equipment “Had been made completely by and for Canadians and was installed and will be operated by Canadians.”

EARLY COMMUNICATION - Alberta Government Telephones exchange building on Ross St., 1922. photo courtesy of the Red Deer and District Archives

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POLICE BRIEFS BREAK AND ENTER SUSPECTS ARRESTED Two suspects allegedly involved in numerous break and enters throughout Central Alberta have been arrested and charged.

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On Feb. 13th at 1 p.m., an RCMP member with the Rocky Mountain House Trafﬁc Unit stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Hwy. 2A and Hwy. 597 south of Blackfalds because the occupants had failed to use their seat-

belts. Upon stopping the vehicle, the member noted two unsecured ﬁrearms in the back seat and arrested both occupants. The vehicle was suspected of being utilized in numerous break and enter incidents in

the Lacombe and Red Deer Counties earlier in the week. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of numerous stolen items from break and enter ﬁles from areas east of Red Deer and Blackfalds as well as the Bentley area and possibly as far west as Eckville. In total, it is believed the items located were linked to about 10 incidents ranging from Feb. 8th to Feb. 13th. Tyler Shaw, 27, of Rocky Mountain House and Lindsey Mazzei, 30, of Red Deer have been charged with numerous property offences, including break and enter and possession of stolen property. Shaw is also facing a variety of ﬁrearms related charges.

RCMP WARN PUBLIC ABOUT INTERNET ROMANCE SCAMS DAMAGE - A recent two-car collision ended up with one vehicle colliding into a post at Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express Gaetz Ave. and 19 St. No injuries were reported.

Red Deer RCMP are warning the public to be aware of Internet romance scams. An Internet romance scam is when a victim is contacted

by someone online through various social media or a legitimate dating web site. The victim and the scammer begin an online relationship where the scammer lures the victim with pictures, hardships, promises and claims of love. Eventually the scammer will ask for help, for various reasons, which involves the victim sending money to the scammer. After the scammer gets all the money they can from the victim, the scammer drops all communication, leaving the victim dumbfounded, hurt, confused and out of a lot of money, which is rarely recovered. In Red Deer there have been two conﬁrmed victims of Internet romance scams in the last six months for an estimated monetary loss of $40,000. RCMP believe that there are several other victims who maybe too embarrassed to report this type of crime to police. In 2010, in Canada, there were 911 reported cases of Internet romance scams reported, for a total monetary loss of $6,877,536.97. The following are some

ways to avoid being a victim of an Internet romance scam: • Check web site addresses carefully. Scammers often set up fake web sites with very similar addresses to legitimate dating web sites. • Never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust. • Don’t give out any personal information in an email or when chatting online. • Make sure to only use legitimate and reputable dating web sites. • Ask yourself, would someone I have never met really declare their love for me after only a few emails or letters? If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of an Internet romance scam or any other type of fraud please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcenter.ca. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com. If the information leads to an arrest, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Volunteering in Central Alberta For more volunteer opportunities, visit Volunteer Red Deer at www.volunteerreddeer.ca or call 403-346-3710.

NEW LISTINGS Extendicare Michener Hill is looking for volunteers for various positions (bingo program assistant, porter partner, one to one social visitor, meal hour assistant, household assistant volunteer among others). For more information contact Angie Judson, volunteer coordinator at 403-348-0340 (ext. 214). The Friends of the Kerry Wood Nature Centre invites persons to serve as a volunteer director on its board. The board serves as a support society for the objectives and operations of the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Contact Marg Harper for more information at volunteers@waskasoopark.ca or by calling 403-346-2010.

ONGOING LISTINGS Adult Literacy Program at the Dawe Library is looking for volunteer tutors to assist students with reading, writing and speaking English or basic math skills. Students are from all walks of life and from many countries. Contact Lois at 403-346-2533 lprostebby@rdpl.org. Alzheimer Society is seeking to recruit ﬁve volunteers to support them in the design of an online environment program that will provide information, education and support to people living with dementia, care partners and families of people living with dementia in Alberta. For more information email Rachel Sumner at rachel.sumner@me.com. Arthritis Society is looking for volunteers to deliver arthritis programs, promote awareness in the community and provide resource information about arthritis. As a program facilitator you will present on self management concepts, treatments, medication and guide people to our current resource materials and research developments. Training provided for all programs. Contact Liz Kehler at 1-800-321-1433 ext. 2226 or lkehler@ab.arthritis.ca. Bibles for Missions is looking for new volunteers to join our current group of volunteers who are 60-plus to work in the Christian Thrift Store. Contact Joan at 403342-2522.

Bethany Care Society is seeking volunteers to support various recreational programs, such as outings, birthday parties, entertainment or one-on-one visits. There are also opportunities for pastoral care visitors. Positions available in Red Deer and Sylvan Lake. Contact Doris at 403357-3702 or mackinnd@bethanycare.com. 2013 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Planning Committee is looking for volunteer leaders to promote Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure. The CIBC Run for the Cure takes place on Oct. 6. If you would like to be part of this rewarding committee contact Ellen Kobayashi at ekobayashi@ cbcf.or or 403-209-2233. Canadian Blood Services needs hospitality volunteers for their blood donor clinics. Contact Heather 403-755-4334. Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers to promote ‘Preventing Violence in the Lives of Seniors.’ All training and curriculum is provided. If interested contact Leigh Baker 403-346-1241 or email leigh.baker@redcross.ca. Centennial Committee needs volunteers for events throughout the year. Contact Sheila or Teresa at 403-3402013 or email info@reddeer2013.ca. Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS) - we are looking for board members for our board of directors. Meetings are held the last Monday evening of each month. CABIS provides support, advocacy and services for people with acquired brain injury, their family members and caregivers. Contact the ofﬁce for more information. Interest in making a difference in the lives of people affected by acquired brain injury. Contact Lorraine Irwin or Jean at 403-341-3463 or cabis@telus.net. Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) is recruiting for a variety of programs including connecting newcomers - make friends with a new immigrant to help them feel at home in our city; Spanish speaking translator/ interpreters to help meet growing demand; public awareness to share your stories as an immigrant with school kids and adults. Contact Cristina Franco at 403-346-8818 or cristina.franco@care2centre.ca. CNIB is looking for volunteers to work evening bingos 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. up to one per month. Contact Lori Hamilton 403-342-5355 or email lori.hamilton@cnib.ca. Family Services of Central Alberta is looking for

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volunteers for their Only Women’s Fun Run to be held on May 11 at the River Bend Golf Course. For more details contact Sandy Twidale at 403-309-8215 Monday or Thursday mornings or email at stwidale@fsca.ca. Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is currently looking for volunteers to help with our Supportive Transportation Program as we provide transportation to clients who need to go to medical appointments and to clients who attend lunch on Wednesday’s at the Golden Circle. Contact Diane at 403-343-6074 ext. 108. Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, Red Deer chapter is seeking tutors for tutoring high school math, ESL and French. Contact programs@LDRedDeer.ca or 403-340-3885 or consult their website www.ldreddeer.ca. Make-A-Wish Foundation Northern Alberta - a child’s eyes sparkling with excitement, wild giggles beyond control, a smile that extends from ear-to-ear and a memory that will last a life-time, that’s the type of experience that our wish grantors create! As a wish grantor your main priority is to create an unforgettable wish experience for a child with a life-threatening medical condition. While our in office wish coordinator will schedule flights, get passports, and take care of wish logistics – the wish grantor is there to give the wish family that special attention they deserve, to make the child feel like royalty and to put the cherry on top of this once in a lifetime event. Contact Amber Benders at 780-444-9474 or amber. benders@makeawish.ca. Michener Services - do you love scrapbooking? We are looking for someone to help preserve and make new memories. Good communication skills and flexibility skills to meet the client needs. Contact Carmen at 403-340-7803 or Carmen.kostiuk@gov.ab.ca. Red Deer Public Library - the very popular Homebound Reader’s Service is expanding! A call is going out for volunteers to help with this very popular program. Call Jannie 403-342-9100 or email jympa@rdpl.org for further details and to sign up.

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Funding announced for Innisfail Aquatic Centre The Government of Canada has announced it will help fund renovations at the Innisfail Aquatic Centre. Last week, Earl Dreeshen, member of parliament for Red Deer, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, minister of State for Western Economic Diversiﬁcation, announced

support for the Innisfail Aquatic Centre under the Canadian government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our government is pleased to support projects that leave a lasting legacy of improved infrastructure, such as the Innisfail Aquatic Centre,” said Dreeshen.

Community Futures Alberta elects a new chair In today’s changing world, adaptability is the key to survival. This is particularly true for the Community Futures Network of Alberta (CFNA), a non-profit association supporting Alberta’s 27 individual Community Futures (CF) organizations. In order to ensure the continuity of the important work CFs do in rural Alberta, the CFNA is looking to the future and adapting to change. The board has developed an exciting new operating plan that builds on its track record of providing innovative products and services that maximize support of individual CFs and their mandate. Alberta’s 27 CFs have been assisting rural businesses and communities with financing, advice and economic development services for over 25 years. The office in Red Deer is offering a number of seminars and events throughout the year to help local businesses succeed. Last year CF provided $26.6 million in loans to 492 businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the province, helping to create and maintain over 1,500 jobs. The CFNA supports this work by providing the individual CFs with over 30 services ranging from specialized training and marketing support to group insurance, benefit plans and investment fund management. Because they can rely on the CFNA to run these over-arching programs, individual CFs are able to concentrate fully on serving their clients and their communities. “Community Futures organizations are stretched thin in their work delivering programs to the 1.7 million people they serve,” said Brad Hopfauf, outgoing CFNA acting chair. “As their provincial association, the CFNA must do everything it can to add value and provide support to the individual CFs so they can in turn add value and provide support to Alberta’s rural entrepreneurs.” The CFNA’s new operating plan will put even greater focus on the research and development of specialized programs and services aimed at helping Community Futures organizations save money, improve performance and extend their service offerings to clients and communities. Leading the charge will be newly elected CFNA Chair Shane Stewart, board representative for the south Alberta region. Stewart has been the founder and/or principal of several corporations and an active volunteer in many areas. “I am very much looking forward to working collaboratively with my board colleagues, the CFNA staff and all 27 of our CFs to see what we can accomplish together,” said Stewart. “Our board is prepared to look at some very innovative delivery models and I am excited to see what the future will hold.” Community Futures is a national community economic development program. Community Futures are non-profit organizations, guided by volunteer Boards of Directors and staffed with business professionals. In western Canada, Community Futures is funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada. For more information visit the office in Red Deer at 5013 – 49 Ave. or call 403-342-2055. - Fawcett

“Our government’s investment in local infrastructure will benefit Canadian families and communities, helping to support job creation and boosting economic activity.” The investment of $227,135 will support the replacement of the water filter and treatment systems, pumps and light fixtures at the Innisfail Aquatic Centre. These energy efficient upgrades will generate savings and extend the life-

span of the facility. “As a community we were very pleased to learn that we would be receiving this much needed support from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund,” said Jim Romane, mayor of the Town of Innisfail. “We are certainly grateful to the federal government for providing us with this funding opportunity. The improvements to the Innisfail Aquatic Centre will ensure that the fa-

cility will continue to provide a valuable recreation service to our community for many years to come.” In Economic Action Plan 2012, the federal government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastruc-

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaw.

CLOSURE OF ROAD ALLOWANCE Bylaw No. 2013/1 – a bylaw for the closure of Range Road 21 located between NE 11 and NW 12, 39-2-5 at the shoreline of Sylvan Lake to provide for the installation of a barrier to restrict vehicle access to the lake at this location; foot access to Sylvan Lake will continue to be provided.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaw WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 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. If you prefer to submit comments on this bylaw in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the Bylaw No. 2013/1 by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY

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RDC part of first blended learning hairstylist dual credit in Canada With the launch of a Hairstylist Trade pre-employment apprenticeship program, two post-secondary schools are putting students first. With this initiative, Red Deer College and Olds College, through the Campus Alberta Central partnership, working with Chinooks Edge School Division, have developed this one of a kind opportunity for Alberta students. The newest dual-credit program brings together new funding partners, business professionals and a full roster of eager students for this program. “There has been a great deal of interest in this program and we were pleased to see it fill so quickly,” said Jean Madill, executive director of Campus Alberta Central, which is funding the pilot program. “Our mandate is to provide opportunities for adult learners throughout the Central

Alberta region. We wanted to support the efforts to bring in this new opportunity for students to learn a trade, to determine if it is a viable program to offer to adult learners. Judging from the response so far, I would say the investment is a success.” Above-average growth is predicted in the hairstyling trade in the coming years, making job prospects attractive for graduates. Once they have completed the program, which utilizes a blend of online and hands-on training over two semesters, graduates will receive CTS credits through their high school and pre-employment trade credits through Olds College. “I really believe in the dual-credit model in order to encourage young people to explore the trades,” said Dan Daley, dean of Olds College’s School of Trades. “We have

been providing dual credit opportunities very successfully in carpentry and welding. But we needed to determine how we could balance the male-dominated trades, and many people worked hard to create this opportunity for students. The plan is for the program to act as a pilot that we can develop into a full apprenticeship program, to include adult learners and continue to meet the needs in our communities. It’s important for people to know the trades provide an option for a very successful career.” The class involves 12 high school students from Sundre, Bowden, Olds, Didsbury and both Innisfail and Olds Career High Schools. It will be housed in the cosmetology lab at the Community Learning Campus in Olds. This is an innovative, blended learning, dual credit opportunity, kicking off on Feb. 14th that can break new ground for learners across Alberta. “This course will be so good for my career and it is such a great opportunity to take it right through the school,” said Cassie Pashko, a Grade 12 student at Sundre High School. “I’ve been taking hairstyling courses at high school since Grade 10, so this new program will take my training that much farther. I’ve always been interested in this, and like most other students, I used to cut my Barbie Doll’s hair when I was a kid. I cut my parents’ hair now and even style my horse’s hair. It’s just what I’m happy to do, so I feel very fortunate to be able to make hairstyling my career.” Organizers were pleased to hire an experienced local professional to instruct the program. Lee Cenaiko has been a hairstylist for 25 years and is an established local business owner. She also has a background in computer science, which will support the online portion of the new course. “Stats show we are running short of stylists, and there’s a definite need for qualified people to provide quality work,” said Cenaiko. “The potential career options for these students are amazing, and it is much broader than cutting hair. They may choose to become platform stylists, competition artists or product line representatives. It’s a trade that lets you travel the world and, with the exceptional facilities available at the CLC, this is like a major opportunity just waiting to happen. This is an exciting time for everyone involved.” Having Red Deer College, Olds College and Chinooks Edge School Division work together through Campus Alberta Central and the Community Learning Campus, drives program efficiencies and meets local learner demands, everyone wins but most importantly, the student gets a very unique opportunity to advance their workplace skills while still in high school. - Fawcett

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CITY BRIEFS MARK KINGWELL TO SPEAK AT RDC SERIES Dr. Mark Kingwell, the reputed philosopher and author, will reﬂect on the purposes of higher education as the next speaker in Red Deer College’s popular public lecture series Perspectives: Canada in the World. The title of Kingwell’s speech will be ‘The Unknown Knowns: Thinking Outside The Frame’. The event takes place March 14th at 7:30 p.m. on the RDC Arts Centre mainstage. An award-winning professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, Kingwell is also a highly respected author or co-author of seventeen books on political, cultural and aesthetic theory, including the national bestsellers Better Living, The World We Want, Concrete Reveries, and Glenn Gould. His most recent book is the essay collection Unruly Voices. In a time of change to the post-secondary landscape and budgetary cutbacks, Kingwell will share his controversial views on the true value and purpose of higher education. Perspectives: Canada in the World is a public lecture series presented by RDC’s Humanities and Social Sciences Department. This series features inter-

nationally recognized speakers on topics important to our community, our country and the world. Tickets for the event are through the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre. In person at the Black Knight Inn (2929 50th Ave.); by phone at 403755-6626 or online at www. bkticketcentre.ca.

NEW SPEAKER SERIES AT DONALD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Red Deer College’s Donald School of Business is launching a new distinguished speaker series in March that will be headlined by one of North America’s foremost thinkers on leadership and change. Jim Harris, the number

by Erin Fawcett 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. “This is a great opportunity for businesses in our community to network and it ﬁts perfectly into our vision to connect learners and businesses in our region through marquee events,” said Darcy Mykytyshyn, dean of the Donald School of Business. “We want to be a resource and a leader for business education in Alberta, and we know Jim Harris will present

ideas that can help central Albertan business owners grow their businesses.” 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.

NO PLAYING ON WINDROWS As snow plowing continues on residential streets, the City is reminding younger residents to avoid playing on or around snow windrows and cul-de-sac snow piles, and advising the public to be aware of children in proximity to the roadways. “We are asking residents not to let children dig tunnels or holes into the large

piles of snow, as there may be a risk of collapse,” said Greg Sikora, public works manager. “Snow piles often contain waste, including nails, metal, broken glass, and collision debris, that has been scraped up off the roads. It’s not a safe environment for children to play.”

In the 2012/2013 winter season, windrows will be placed in front of odd numbered addresses, with some exceptions. The next time a general residential plowing occurs, whether it is the next year or a future year, the windrows will be placed in front of even numbered addresses.

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Area farmers reminded of deadline to insure hay and pasture Area farmers are reminded they have until Feb. 28th to decide whether to insure their pasture and hay land for the upcoming growing season. “Never knowing from one year to the next whether they’ll get enough moisture to grow productive forage crops continues to be the main reason farmers insure nearly 7.5 million acres of pasture and hay across Alberta,” said David Maddox, manager of insurance operations with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). AFSC is the corporation that provides crop insurance to Alberta farmers on behalf of the provincial and federal governments. More than $3.7 million was paid out through AFSC Perennial Crop Insurance on hay and pasture claims across the province in 2012 – mostly due to lack of moisture, said Maddox, noting some of those claims were in Red Deer County. Other perils that triggered claims last year include summer hailstorms that blanketed the province, January pasture ﬁres sparked by dry winter conditions in southern Alberta, as well as frost, ﬂooding, heat stress, wind, and winterkill. “Hay and pasture claims have been much lower than average these last few years compared to drought years like 2009 and 2002 when about $56 million and $89 million were paid out respectively,” said Maddox. Blain Chapman, who runs a 120-head, cow-calf operation east of Red Deer near Stettler, insures all of his hay land under Perennial Insurance every year. “It’s a necessary tool,” he said, explain-

ing his hay insurance claims during the big droughts of 2000 and 2002 allowed him to truck in feed from Saskatchewan rather than cull his cow herd. “We had no feed at all back then. It made a big difference.” As more farmers tear up hay land in favour of seeding high-priced cereal and oilseed crops, Chapman said he’s concerned it will be harder to find extra feed to buy during the next drought. While he keeps almost a full year of carry-over hay as backup, he worries nearby farmers with large herds who buy all their feed could end up in trouble. “I don’t know where the heck you’d find feed if we ran into a problem.” With so much snow this winter, he’s optimistic he’ll have decent moisture for his hay land this spring, but says it’s always rainfall that makes or breaks his operation. “If we don’t get decent rain in May and the first part of June, we won’t get a hay crop.” While snowpacks in Red Deer County as of Jan. 20th are generally near normal and soil moisture is generally moderately low to low, moisture conditions in February are often not an accurate reflection of what the growing season will be like, says Ralph Wright, a soil moisture specialist with ARD. “Anything can happen between now and the spring when the rains start falling. We often see dry times end abruptly with wet periods and vice versa. We won’t know the real story for a few more months.” New to Perennial Insurance this year is

the addition of 21 new weather stations to AFSC’s provincial network – for a total of 227 stations across Alberta. “We’ve more than doubled the number of weather stations in our network since 2005,” said Maddox. “It’s an ongoing effort to ensure we have stations as close as possible to each producer’s farm, making our programs more representative of conditions on their land.” AFSC uses precipitation and other weather data collected at the weather stations for Perennial Crop Insurance programs. “For example, with Moisture Deﬁciency Insurance (MDI) for pasture, producers select up to three weather stations that best reﬂect conditions on their

farm. A claim is triggered when precipitation at those stations – and Spring Soil Moisture (SSM), if producers choose that option – fall below normal over the growing season. Normal moisture is based on 25 years of historical data,” said Maddox. He explained SSM is scientiﬁcally modelled based on precipitation and temperature at each weather station. Producers can track hourly, daily, and historical precipitation at their insured weather stations online at www.agriculture.alberta.ca/acis. For more information farmers can contact their local AFSC District Ofﬁce or the AFSC Call Centre at 1-877-899-AFSC (2372) before the Feb. 28th deadline. - Fawcett

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ENTERTAINMENT RDC faculty presents ‘eclectic’ chamber recital Dale Wheeler & Friends Recital set for Feb. 24 on the Arts Centre mainstage BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Local music lovers are in for a ﬁrst class treat with the Dale Wheeler & Friends Recital set for Feb. 24 on the Arts Centre mainstage. Wheeler, a pianist and instructor and chair of the performing arts department at RDC, will be teaming up with mezzosoprano Sharon Braun, Melody McKnight on oboe and English horn, and Lucie Jones on ﬂute. “It’s one thing to talk about music and get others to perform music, but it can’t match the satisfaction of personally making music. I know some people who teach and never play. But I could never survive that way.” During the course of his teaching, Wheeler said he plays often for his students as a means to enhance lessons. “But it’s not the same as playing in public where you’ve really polished a performance. Also, the fun part of playing with other people is that sharing of ideas,” he adds. “There’s that back and forth dialogue that makes you think.” The performance, which begins at 7:30 p.m., has been described as an eclectic chamber recital featuring works for piano, voice and winds. Highlights include Bach’s Trio Sonata in G Major, Schumann’s Frauenliebe und Leben; Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano by Madeleine Dring, Three Pieces for English Horn and Piano by Kenneth Nichols and Tarantelle for Flute, Oboe and Piano by Philippe Gaubert. Wheeler has taught at the post-secondary level for more than 25 years. He holds a doctorate in piano performance and pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma, as well as degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and Trinity College of Music, London. Looking back, he points to his growing up years as key to his career as a musician. “My dad played mandolin and violin,” he recalls, adding that his mother was a self-taught pianist/organist as well. “It was not until I was about 10 that my parents actually got a piano, and I started taking lessons. I think the thing that really helped me too was that my dad was a

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pastor of a small church, so right from the beginning I was playing all the time,” he explains. “There was always a reason to play – I played at church, at seniors’ homes. There was always a place to play music.” Interestingly, through school, he had his sights set on science – astronomy, astrophysics. But it was during his Grade 11 year he was asked if he’d like to attend a master music class once a month – free of charge. And ultimately, it came down to science or music. His passion for music had grown and the choice became clear. It’s turned out beautifully. “I tell my students I have the best job in the world. I get to teach, I get to work with colleagues that sharpen me, I get to teach piano privately, I get to teach courses, adjudicate, and examine students for the Royal Conservatory. I get to travel. I have a stage I can play anytime.” McKnight has a similar story in that music was a key part of family life early on. She is the executive director of the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra and also a performer with the RDSO as well. “My parents took us to symphonies all the time. They just revered any professional musician. So in my mind, I grew up thinking it was even better than being a doctor,” she adds with a smile. “I knew from when I was little that I was going to be a musician. That was never a question. Growing up, I remember being confused by other people who didn’t know what they were going to do, because for me it was always really obvious.” But oboe, surprisingly, wasn’t her ﬁrst choice. In university, she even opted for a piano major and a violin minor. “Then I realized I wanted to play in an orchestra, so I dug out my oboe reluctantly and made a career out of it.” And it did eventually grow on her. “I’m at the point where I do like the oboe and I do enjoy playing it. And I’ve always enjoyed the orchestra work.” For both Wheeler and McKnight, a passion for music remains as powerful as ever. “I love the fact that you are never done,” says McKnight. “You can be 93 years old and you still have a whole new world of information to learn. You can never be complacent. There’s always more you can

SHOWTIME - Red Deer College instructor and accomplished pianist Dale Wheeler presents the annual Dale Wheeler & Friends Recital Feb. 24 at the Arts Centre. learn, or do or try. You can also play the same piece with different people and it’s completely different. You can’t get bored.” Wheeler agrees. “It’s the spirit in the music. It’s beyond the sound – even if I didn’t play in public, I would still play and practice because of what you get out of the music. There is also the sense that you are touching base with someone else –when I’m playing Beethoven, Bach or Debussy, I’m sharing in an idea from another human being that

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is intangible. You can’t put it into words. “That’s also the neat thing about being in a concert or even hearing a recording – you are hearing a piece of music that millions of people around the world have shared together. You are meeting around a common thing. You have this common and shared experience.” Tickets are available through the Black Knight Ticket Centre at 403-755-6626 or at www.bkticketcentre.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Actor presents ‘An Evening with C.S. Lewis’ Admirers of legendary British author C.S. Lewis won’t want to miss David Payne’s rendition of the literary icon via ‘An Evening with C.S. Lewis’. The performance runs Feb. 27 at Deer Park Alliance Church. Payne’s ﬁrst encounter with Lewis was when, as a teenager, he was given a copy of Lewis’ best-selling book Screwtape Letters. He’s been paying homage to the famed author – who died in 1963 – in various roles since 1996. Payne later was given a copy of A Grief Observed, Lewis’s diary of grief following the death of his wife Joy. Captivated by the honesty of a man bearing his soul, Payne memorized the book and then adapted it into a one-man show Mist in the Mourning. He toured this production throughout the U.S. and following these shows, he was often asked lots of questions about Lewis. He was pleased to answer such questions and then one day the thought occurred to him. “Wouldn’t it be fun if Lewis could answer these questions?” That’s when he wrote An Evening with C.S. Lewis,

CLASSIC - David Payne is set to showcase his rendition of the literary icon via ‘An Evening with C.S. Lewis’ Feb. 27 at Deer Park Alliance Church. basing the show around the questions that people kept asking and the pivotal occurrences in Lewis’s life. An Evening with C.S. Lewis is set in 1963, and he is hosting a group of American writers who are visiting England and have come to his home, just outside of Oxford. They are eagerly anticipating hearing the man who has become a legend in his own lifetime and

they are not disappointed. Despite his failing health, Lewis is in great form. His audience is spellbound as he, with a display of oratory and humour that made him one of England’s most famous public speakers, recounts the signiﬁcant events and the people that shaped his life. Visit www.davidpaynedrama.com.

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If there is one safe Oscar prediction this year it is that Ben Afﬂeck will not win the Best Director award. That’s because he wasn’t nominated, despite winning many other best directing awards for his work on Argo. Chances are Steven Spielberg will win for Lincoln and it will be well deserved. Daniel Day-Lewis seems to have a lock on the Best Actor Oscar for Lincoln; an amazing performance. Anne Hathaway also has a lock on Best Supporting Actress for Les Miserables. Things are dicer for Best Actress. My bet is Jessica Chastain for Zero Dark Thirty. However, Jennifer Lawrence is getting a lot of buzz for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook. For Best Supporting Actor I’ll go with Tommy Lee Jones’s wonderful performance in Lincoln, although Christoph Waltz is a very serious contender for Django Unchained. For the big kahuna, the

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Best Picture Oscar, this reviewer thinks Lincoln should get the honour. Another very worthy contender is Life of Pi, but Argo will probably win it. It makes Americans and Hollywood feel good about themselves and it is kind of an old fashioned and wellmade movie. In the writing categories Tony Kushner should get it for Lincoln for best adaptation and probably Quentin Tarentino will get it for best original screenplay for Django Unchained, something of a consolation prize for not winning any of the other major awards. For best foreign language movie the Oscar will go to Amour. Predicting the Oscars is never easy. Last year I got seven out of eight predictions right, but I suspect I won’t do as well this year.

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LIFESTYLE

COLOURFUL CREATION – Mataya Hagen, 3, gets her face painted by Mia Palmer at the Sylvan Lake farmer’s market this past weekend.

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Top 10 foods that help you burn fat If you’ve just started up on a new workout program to help you get a leaner body, one thing it’s time to pay attention to are the foods that you’re eating. Your diet is going to be one of the greatest inﬂuencers of your progress, so if you aren’t choosing properly, it’s going to add up. Those who are able to make smart decisions are going to create the calorie deﬁcit they need to see weight loss results and move closer to their goals. This said, what are the best foods to be eating to burn fat? Let’s give you a list of the top 10 options that you should be including on a regular basis. First, you can’t go wrong

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WHEELER with adding leafy greens to your diet plan. These are going to be low in calories, high in nutrients, and help add more bulk to your diet plan so that you feel like you’re eating more foods despite the fact your calories are still down. Incorporate a variety of these into your plan for best results. Second, chicken breasts are one of the best sources of lean protein to be con-

suming regularly. Chicken breasts are low in fat, versatile, and will work in a stir-fry, baked in the oven, grilled on the barbeque, or prepared in any other manner that you desire. Another source of protein to consider adding into your diet plan are egg whites. Egg whites contain a mere 16 calories per white and can be whipped up in minutes making for the perfect breakfast choice. Egg whites are also one of the more cost effective forms of protein as well, so will help those who are on a more strict food budget. Salmon is a ﬁsh that’s rich in omega fats, so yet another option. Salmon is going to help calm hun-

ger pains due to the protein and fat combination and will help to support a leaner body composition, while reducing your risk of a number of diseases. On the carbohydrate side of things, you can’t go wrong with oatmeal. Oatmeal is high in ﬁber, sugarfree, and high in volume for the calories it contains, meaning you’ll get more food without sending your calorie intake upwards. Serve it with some cinnamon or with a tablespoon of natural nut butter. Greek yogurt is the next food to be adding to your plan. This food is high in protein and will provide some calcium, which can help to burn off fat from

the abdominal region. Walnuts are a perfect nut to be incorporating into your diet plan. They’re high in omega fats, which most people aren’t getting enough of and are also going to help to stabilize your blood glucose levels and calm hunger pains. Adding nuts can make it easier to keep your calorie intake down as long as you control portion sizes. It is important to measure your nut serving however because they are a high calorie food and it will add up. For an alternative to regular animal sources of protein, try seafood. Seafood adds a great change of pace and many seafood

sources are quite high in iron as well. This can be especially helpful for those who don’t eat a higher amount of red meat as they may be lacking in that nutrient. Want a fast way to get more ﬁber in your diet? Apples are a great way to calm your hunger between meals and will give you something crunchy to snack on. Finally, add in berries whenever you can. This food is rich in antioxidants and very low in calories, so will keep your body healthy as you go about the weight loss process. Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.

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Peewee amounts of Vitamin C won’t stop heart attacks How can the Harvard Medical School, my alma mater, be so backward about heart attack?

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JONES It’s apparent its researchers never heard Linus Pauling when he countered critics with ‘It’s the dosage, idiots’. Fortunately, a new remedy, Medi-C Plus, allows readers to beneﬁt from Harvard’s error.

The Harvard study involved 15,000 healthy male doctors. Half were given a multivitamin pill, the others a placebo. Dr. Howard Sesso of Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital reports that after 11 years of study, there was no difference between the two groups in rate of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or chest pain. What amazes me about the Harvard study is how researchers could waste 11 years studying a project doomed to failure. The multivitamin used contained only 75 mg of Vitamin C. This amount is potent enough to prevent scurvy, as only 10 mg is needed to guard against this ancient disease.

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Dr. Linus Pauling reported years ago that it requires several thousand milligrams of Vitamin C, along with the amino acid lysine, to prevent coronary attack. Pauling also reminded us that animals produce thousands of mgs of Vitamin C daily but humans lost this ability eons ago. This inability to make Vitamin C sets up humans for heart attack and stroke. Increased Vitamin C has been proven to prevent this. Vitamin C makes coronary arteries strong. As mortar binds bricks together, coronary cells are glued together by collagen. But it requires high doses of Vitamin C and lysine to produce strong collagen. And just as steel rods provide extra strength to concrete, lysine increases the power of collagen. Dr. William Stehbens, professor of pathology at Auckland University in New Zealand, reported years ago that Pauling was right. Stehbens emphasized that coronary arteries are under more pressure than any other arteries in the body. After all, they’re situated in the heart’s muscle, not in the big toe. Moreover they’re under constant pressure while the heart beats 100,000 times every 24 hours, or 37 million times a year, and 2.2 billion times if you live to 70 years of age. Without sufﬁcient Vitamin C and lysine this constant pounding causes minute cracks in collagen, resulting in blood clots and possible death. Or a weakened artery breaks, causing a stroke. Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, should be eligible for the Nobel Prize for his ﬁnding. Bush took photos of the retina (back part of the eye), then prescribed

large doses of Vitamin C and lysine. One year later, photos showed that narrowed arteries were gradually restored to normal. These historic findings are ignored by cardiologists and, sad to say, even by the Harvard Medical School. But medical consumers should benefit from this research when the facts are so valid. I bet my own life on Vitamin C and lysine following a coronary attack 15 years ago. But I hated swallowing so many pills every day. A year ago I persuaded Preferred Nutrition, a health food company, to develop a combination powder of Vitamin C and lysine. It’s now available at health food stores. A flat scoop of powder contains 2,000 mg of C and 1,300 mg of lysine. It should be taken twice a day with meals, or three times daily if there’s a history of heart disease. If diarrhea occurs, the dose should be reduced. But since I inherited Scottish blood, I hate to see people wasting money. So don’t start Medi-C Plus if it’s your intention to do so for only a few months. It won’t work. Medi-C Plus is a lifetime habit. Its benefit is being alive at 95 without having suffered a heart attack or stroke. And always check with your doctor before changing or starting medication. Questions from readers show they often have wrong ideas about the role of cholesterol in heart disease. To learn more about it, see the web site www.docgiff.com and search cardiovascular. For comments, email info@docgiff.com.

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Caregivers/ Aides

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F/T LIVE-IN caregiver required $10.11/hr. Will take care of 2 boys (10 & 12 yrs.) No smoking. Email resume to: thelmasevilla17 @yahoo.com

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Oilfield

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BOW RIVER GAS CO-OP SEEKING A JOURNEYMAN GASFITTER. Permanent full-time. $27. - $32./hour, full benefits, Natural Gas Distribution experience an asset. Apply to Richard Thorne: rick.t@bowrivergas.ca CENTRAL PEAC NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net. Fax 780-864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0. CLASS ONE TANK TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED. Off road experience needed, oilfield tickets, accommodations available. Production work. Email: admin@ predatoroilfield.com Fax 780-538-0968. Email preferred. Phone 780-817-8027

Oilfield

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WANTED - Water & Vacuum Truck Operators. Class 3 w/Qendorsement, H2S, First Aid, PST, CSTS. Mechanically inclined. Day-rate benefits. Fax 403-934-3487. Email: reception @mjswaterhauling.com Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Sales & Distributors

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ELEMENTS is seeking 5 retail sales reps. Selling skin and body care in Parkland Mall. $12.10/hr, F/T position. Please email: elementsreddeer@ gmail.com FAMILY BASED ATV motorcycle business seeking self-motivated Sales Associate. Must be outdoor enthusiast. Business minded team player with excellent computer skills. Full-time salary. Potential for bonuses. Apply to: Gateway Sales & Service Ltd., Box 1468, Rocky Mountain House, AB, T4T 1B1; gatewayss@telus.net SOAP STORIES is seeking energetic retail sales reps for Parkland Shopping Centre in Red Deer. $12.50/hr. Email Resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com

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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.

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FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER REQUIRED at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. Benefits. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652.

Truckers/ Drivers

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DRIVERS WANTED. Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail experience needed! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits package. Skills needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid licence with air brake endorsement. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. Do not fill in city or state. ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required w/valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

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Employment Training

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Auctions

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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

Auctions

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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

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Firearms Auction SATURDAY March 2nd @9 AM Bay 4, 7429 - 49 Ave. RD ****** Estate:George Huebner of Saskatchewan Estate: George Stawn of Cochrane ****** OVER 500 Items Taking Consignments ************* Phone: 403-347-5855 budhaynesauctions.com CLOSEOUT AUCTION. Feb. 23. Schultz Construction. Woodworking equipment, tools, hardware, pickups, cargo trailer, office furniture, inventory, skidsteer. Phone 780-944-9144; www.CenturyServices.com TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

VAC & STEAM TRUCK OPERATOR. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net

Trades

NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets.

7TH ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION & SPEED SHOW March 15 - 17/13, JOURNEYMAN HD MONTGOMERY Red Deer Westerner Park. mechanic required for AUCTION SALES CENTER. Featuring Big Schwag & oilfield construction Sat., Feb. 23/13, 10 a.m. indoor car show! company. Duties will 26514 TWP 400, Exhibitor space available. include servicing, Blackfalds, Alberta. Consign your car; maintenance and overhaul Selling sheet metal equipment, estate today. of our equipment. The job vehicles, ATV’s, tarp 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; will be predominately shop Misc. buildings, saddles, squeeze, EGauctions.com. work, but with a portion of meat equipment, building your time spent in the field. Help supplies, Com.RO System, A mechanic’s truck will be toys, dolls, shop tools & MGM FORD LINCOLN supplied for you. The job is $100 - $400 CASH DAILY more. See www. SALES LTD. for landscaping work! based in Edson, Alberta. montgomeryauctions.com 3010 - 50 Ave., Red Deer, Competitive, energetic, Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051 or call 1-800-361-6963. Alberta. Sat., Mar. 2/13, honesty a must; 10 a.m. All surplus PropertyStarsJobs.com. equipment & assets RITCHIE BROS PYRAMID BARRHEAD & DISTRICTS including portable sales Unreserved Auction. CORPORATION Co-op Home Center is office, dry van, forklift, Edmonton, March 8. IS NOW HIRING! recruiting Assistant Home hoists, shop equipment, Two Parcels of Farmland Instrument Technicians Center Manager. chain link fencing, located at Grassland, and Electricians for various office furniture & more. Alberta. For more info sites across Alberta. Apply with resume to the Home Center Barrhead; See www. contact Jerry Hodge, Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com Attention: Don Graham; montgomeryauctions.com 780-706-6652 or visit: or fax 780-955-HIRE. hcmanager@telus.net. or call 1-800-371-6963 rbauction.com/realestate.

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ESTABLISHED 1901 Historic Bed & Breakfast. Five guest rooms, turnkey operation. Includes 2 houses on large riverside lot in Minnedosa, Manitoba. $575, 000.; www.tilsonplace.com; castlebb@mymts.net. 204-867-2830

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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

Building Supplies

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BIG BUILDING SALE. “This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!” 20x20 $3,985, 25x24 $4,595, 30x36 $6,859, 35x48 $11,200, 40x52 $13,100, 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca FOR SALE - To be Moved. Various sizes and styles of buildings available. For further information call 1-866-451-6395 / 1-403-279-6395 or visit www. mccannsbldgmovers.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

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Grain, Feed Hay

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Farms/ Land

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Motorcycles

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ATV's

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TWO BEDROOM CONDO HOVERCRAFT on Lawford Avenue. FOR SALE. Ground floor. Completely 2011 Hoverjet G.T., renovated building. Capital less than 10 hours on unit. fund in excellent shape. InBuilt for any wet terrain. cludes 5 appl. Must sell, 400 pound capacity. willing to negotiate. Asking $18,000. obo. Additional $195,000. (306)-747-7874 information 403-223-1200

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SPORTS

GAME ON - Red Deer College Queen Leah Boucher chases after SAIT Trojan Bethany Roy at a recent game. The Queens won the game in overtime with a ﬁnal score of 2-1.

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RDC Queens volleyball set to host provincial championship BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express The Red Deer College Queens have the rest of the ACAC women’s volleyball teams right where they want them. Or at least they will in a couple days time as they host the provincial championship Feb. 22-24. “Sometimes when you go to play at home you get a little distracted trying to play for who is there and making sure you play well for them,” said Head Coach Talbot Walton, about the trials and tribulations of playing in front of the home town crowd ﬁlled with family and friends. “But we’ve been working on that and talking about how we’re going to deal with us playing at home and how it’s about what we do together as a group as opposed to who’s here watching.” Walton said there is also a great amount of comfort being in familiar surround-

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ings and the adrenalin increases when the home crowd gets behind the team. The first half of the season was a learning curve of sorts for the team. Veteran player Brooke Sutter said now the Queens are really understanding where their strengths lie and it’s not just one player leading the way. “With one outside hitter the other team can key on that player but with four or five of us on the court at a time that can really put the ball away so it’s good to have a well rounded team,” she said. That teamwork was lacking somewhat at the start of the year, and it was very evident as the Queens struggled to win games but now have found their stride and sit on top of the standings. “I think we’ve always known that we definitely deserve to be there with the team that we have,” she said.

The coach admits there were a few matches which turned out in their favour but those ‘W’s’ could have easily turned into marks in the loss column instead. It was an indication of the talent being at a good enough level to win the close ones but there was more to the turnaround of the team. “We systematically went at it and worked hard and thankfully that’s where the athletes come into it,” said Walton. “They believe in that commitment and stick with what you’re going to ask them to do and they trust they’re headed in the right direction.” The coach is also quite pleased with what his charges have been showing him in the second half of the season leading up to provincials. “We’ve been showing some good depth and some people needing to play well have

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PLAY OUTDOOR SOCCER! There are spots available within the Red Deer City Soccer Association in the recreational house leagues, the developmental U10’s and the competitive Renegades program. To register for the house league please go to www.rdcsa.com Open to all Children born 1995 to 2009 regardless of experience or skill level. If you are interested in the competitive program please contact the Renegades Soccer Club. Tryout dates and locations and on-line registration are posted on their website at www.renegadessc.ca Registration is also available at the Soccer Ofﬁce: 6905 Edgar Industrial Drive (10-6 Monday-Thursday; 10-5 Friday) Or call: 403-346-4259; Or email: rdcsa@rdcsa.com www.rdcsa.com

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RDC curling club turns season around BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It was a rocky start to the season for the Red Deer College curling teams at the fall regionals in November. The men went a respectable 3-3, the women were 1-5 and the mixed team posted a 1-4 record setting the stage for needing a strong showing at the winter regionals earlier this month. The men went 2-4, just missing the ﬁnal spot for provincials but the women’s team rallied to clinch the fourth and ﬁnal playoff position. “We had a really good feeling about the weekend so we picked up our game a lot. We went 5-1, the complete opposite,” said second-year player Tanis Steinbach, who plays third on the team along with skip Kaitlyn Sherrer, second Julie Primrose and lead Lindsay Janko. Steinbach said a change in attitude from the fall regional is part of the reason for the dramatic turn around. “After we lost a couple of games (at the fall regional) I think we just started getting down on ourselves and didn’t think we really had a chance,” she said. An ability to get along with each other on and off the ice is another part of the equation which has allowed the team to

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