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Director spends almost a quarter century at the Library Dean Frey set to retire from his post next week as new director is announced BY ALF CRYDERMAN Red Deer Express

t’s the end of an era at the Red Deer Public Library on June 28th. That’s Library Director Dean Frey’s last day. He started there in 1989 and has had a front row seat for the last quarter century of change, in Red Deer, as well as at the library. “I got my library degree at the University of Alberta in 1984, George Orwell’s year,” said Frey, and after working in Edmonton started at RDPL as head of technical services. “When we moved to Red Deer it was completely different. It was a large town and now it’s a small City. It’s doubled in size since then and everything about the library has doubled since then too. Within 18 months they kicked me upstairs and I became director in 1991. I’m the longest serving director of RDPL.” The library was founded in 1914, so Frey was there for quarter of its existence. “A pretty successful quarter,” he said. He soon realized the library had to expand and helped launch a $2.6 million fund drive to grow it. “We started construction in ’93 and by ’95 were open in the new (downtown) facility. It was my ﬁrst big accomplishment, but Hazel Flewwelling (wife of Red Deer Mayor Morris Flewwelling) was the person who managed that fund raising. We had a lot of fun. That’s been a hallmark of my time here, the support from City Hall and the community,” he said. “We’ve had tremendous support, really strong support. We’ve also focussed on technology, major changes in technology, bringing in computer technology, expanding our web presence, including an online catalogue, so you didn’t even need to come into the library to have access to some pretty cool resources.” The north side library in the Dawe Centre was completely renovated in 2010 and the downtown branch just ﬁnished major renovations, “Plus, in our centennial year, 2014, we’ll open our third branch in Timberlands,” he said. “Keeping our facilities fresh is a really big deal.” At the downtown branch other major milestones during Frey’s tenure included revamping the children’s library and opening an award-winning space for teens, the Mezz. “We can do interesting things because we’re smaller and we won a lot of awards for it, mostly recently one from the province for our election forum project. We also won a national award for that.” RDPL won national awards for its literacy program and marketing outreach programs, and several awards from the Canadian Library Association. “If there was an award for winning the most awards, we

LASTING IMPRESSION – Dean Frey, director of the Red Deer Public Library, stands in the new Tom Stevens Friends of the Library Book Shop. Frey will retire from his position next week. might get it,” said Frey with a smile. “The basis of our success is our staff. We’ve got a killer management team and really strong staff out front. We’ve had a chance to recruit some really awesome people. We’ve had really excellent library boards over the years as well and the last key to our success is partnerships.” Frey developed partnerships with Red Deer College, both school boards, the museum, Kerry Wood and several City social agencies. Frey, a lifelong movie buff (he’s responsible for the magniﬁcent collection of library movies available for loan), jokingly quotes Hyman Roth, a gangster character

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in the second Godfather movie; “’Hyman Roth is still in business because he’s always made money for his partners.’ That proactive reach into the community is really key.” Frey added he’s got no regrets and loves his time in Red Deer. He warmly recalls his two children growing up here (they are now in university in the east) as the City grew bigger. The future probably holds moving to Vancouver Island when his wife Dixie, also a librarian who retires this fall. “We’re going to do it (retirement) slow and do all those exciting retirement activities, like riding our bikes, reading, listening to music, cooking, travelling, pretty much

everything except golf. For me, retirement is just another opportunity. And I feel I’m leaving the library in a really good position.” On Monday, Duncan Anderson, RDPL board chair, announced that Christina Wilson will be the new chief executive ofﬁcer, starting Aug. 6. She has Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Western Ontario. Anderson describes her as “A leader and a manager – an effective communicator who will build on the exceptional legacy of the library.” acryderman@reddeerexpress.com

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Red Deer, which has a provincially high family income average of $105,000, also has a soft underbelly of poverty that includes the working poor, the young, people with disabilities, aboriginals and recent immigrants, said Mayor Morris Flewwelling. “That is evidenced by the way our food bank flourishes, our clothing bank flourishes and some of the domestic abuse situations triggered by the stress of not having enough.” He estimates 15 to 18% of Red Deerians can be described as living in poverty. The mayor was attending the Poverty to Prosperity conference in Red Deer on Tuesday organized by the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA). Tricia HaggartyRoberts, assistant executive director of the Safe Harbour Society in Red Deer, is a spokesperson for the group. “We have the homeless on one end and individuals and families who are struggling who certainly require services. We’re looking at the need for inclusion, at kids who can’t join Scouts or can’t join a recreation program because they can’t afford transit to get there. “That’s a poverty deficit that we have in our community and we’re looking at options for more inclusion. We are eager to get Central Albertans

involved in making our communities vibrant and accessible for all citizens,” she said. Joe Ceci, a former Calgary alderman who coordinates the Action to End Poverty in Alberta group, said Calgary has about 100,000 people living in poverty, or below the low income cut off.

“THAT’S A POVERTY DEFICIT THAT WE HAVE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND WE’RE LOOKING AT OPTIONS FOR MORE INCLUSION. WE ARE EAGER TO GET CENTRAL ALBERTANS INVOLVED IN MAKING OUR COMMUNITIES VIBRANT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL CITIZENS.” TRICIA HAGGARTY-ROBERTS “There’s not one approach or a silver bullet to address poverty in our communities. We need to evaluate and monitor on an ongoing basis because we know the cost of poverty is between $7.1 and $9.5 billion annually in Alberta,” he said. “This is what happens when people go to jail, go to hospitals and don’t get the kind of jobs they are capable of. Unless we do more work together we are going to pay that external cost.” He estimated the cost of strate-

gies to reduce poverty, like making day care more available or having the province match federal child tax credits like many other provinces do, would be half the cost of poverty itself. “As mayor, what gets to me is that poverty affects children in larger numbers, often single parent families,” said Flewwelling. “There are programs to help, but if we could redistribute some of our income, some of our taxation or property taxes in a different way,” we could solve a lot of the problem. Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. are the only provinces which don’t have a provincial poverty reduction strategy, but Alberta is suppose to have one by this fall. Alberta Premier Alison Redford promised to end poverty in 10 years during the last election campaign. Human Services Minister Dave Hancock also spoke at the conference about provincial plans to help end poverty. Meanwhile, Haggarty-Roberts said ofﬁcials were eager to hear from the public at yesterday’s event. “We are eager to get Central Albertans involved in making our communities vibrant and accessible for all citizens,” she said. “This event gives residents an opportunity to ﬁnd out about poverty reduction initiatives being planned for Red Deer and Central Alberta.” acryderman@reddeerexpress.com

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Local blood recipient aims to give back BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express For someone with a rare blood type, such as Nancy Dillabough – blood donations can be a tricky topic. The Type O blood that runs through Dillabough’s body can sometimes be hard to come by, due to the fact that few people possess the recessive trait. Thankfully, blood donors across the country made sure that Dillabough had the blood she needed when the time came through their continued blood donations to Canadian Blood Services. “One morning last summer I woke up with a terrible stomachache and later that day I had to have emergency surgery because I had a perforated ulcer,” said Dillabough, at a recent event to mark World Blood Donor Day at the Canadian Blood Services ofﬁce, where she handed out her favourite ﬂower, Carnations and cake to donors who came in. “When I woke up from surgery my blood pressure dropped dramatically and I had to receive two units of blood which brought my blood pressure back up.” The surgery left her alive and she recovered from the ulcer, but was left with a scar across her stomach from the operation. The event at Red Deer’s blood clinic aimed to do just what Dillabough does every day – to thank the people who

give blood and encourage new donors to do the same. Dillabough gives credit to the anonymous blood donors across the nation for her survival and believes she owes her life to them. “Thanks to the kindness and generosity of those people who donate blood, it saved my life. So I am very thankful to everyone who donates blood,” said Dillabough. Since receiving the two units of blood, Dillabough helps wherever she can and by volunteering every Monday for roughly six hours. “Since I’ve received those blood transfusions I now volunteer with Canadian Blood Services as a way of giving back to the community. “I’ve been volunteering for a year and half now and it’s very friendly with such kind and welcoming staff,” said Dillabough on her volunteering experience. “It just makes you feel good to know so many people are here to help the community.” According to Canadian Blood Services online statistics, “Over 2,000 units of blood are needed every day in hospitals across Canada. One unit of blood is equal to 450 ml and the average number of units required per patient is 4.6 units. A single blood donation can help to save up to three lives.” Appointments are now available to book online, making donating blood easier than ever at www.donatenow.blood.ca/. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION Honouring local women Last week in Red Deer many locals had the privilege of honouring some pretty incredible women. The Women of Excellence Awards Gala, hosted by The Red Deer & District Community Foundation, was held on June 12 and Central Albertans from all facets of the community gathered in celebration of the accomplishments of the nominees. Each year, women from across Central Alberta are honoured in a variety of categories. The selection committee then chooses a recipient for the Lifetime Achievement Award from all of the nominees. This year, Mary Eileen Gardiner received that award. She has worked tirelessly in the health care ﬁeld for 40 years. Her passion for the industry was evident during her acceptance speech and she was truly humbled to have received the award. Hearing about all of the great accomplishments she has conquered throughout her career was inspiring and she did not do any of it for the recognition. She did it because she knew it would better the lives of others. Other recipients included Sheila Bannerman for Arts, Culture and Heritage; Kay Kenny for Athletics, Recreation and Fitness; Patricia Bourne for Business and the Professions; Robin Armitage and Shirley Challoner, both for Community Building; Judy Dorland for Education and Training; Katherine

Mercedes Cummins for Entrepreneurship; Beverly Anderson for Environment and Jan Underwood for Human Services. All of the women come from diverse backgrounds, sectors and age groups but are similar in their exceptional contribution in making Central Alberta a better place to live. RDDCF’s mission is to be a community catalyst and grow a legacy which strengthens the quality of life in Red Deer and Central Alberta. The Foundation manages a collection of endowed funds established by individuals and corporations. All endowment funds are invested in a professionally managed portfolio to support charitable activities in the community. The sixth annual Women of Excellence Awards Gala is their celebration of innovation, leadership, achievement and talent as demonstrated by women in the community. The awards honour contributions of the nominees, who serve as role models for women and girls. We all can learn something from this group of women, and from women who have been nominated for the awards in past years. These women have sacriﬁced a lot and have put their lives on hold in some way to help make a difference in the community. They are an inspiration that should make us all want to achieve greater things.

Men are bigger liars than women I don’t mean that men tell more lies, or are better at lying. But men and women lie about different things. When men lie, it’s often to look bigger – taller, richer, more powerful and more sexually attractive. In both personal ads and in faceto-face conversations, men tend to ‘inflate’ the numbers by saying they make more money than they do, are taller than they are and have had more sexual partners than is factual. Women, by contrast, tend to use lies to minimize – they pretend they are younger, weigh less, and have had fewer sexual partners. In the workplace both males and females fib, flatter, fabricate, prevaricate, equivocate, embellish, ‘take liberties with’, ‘bend’, or ‘stretch’ the truth. They

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KINSEY GOMAN boast, conceal, falsify, omit, spread gossip, misinform, or cover-up embarrassing (perhaps even unethical) acts. They lie in order to avoid accepting responsibility, to build status and power, to ‘protect’ others from hearing a negative truth, to preserve a sense of autonomy, to keep their jobs, to get out of unwanted work, to get on the good side of the boss, to be perceived as ‘team players’ when their main interest is self-interest. They lie because they’re under pressure to perform and

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because (as one co-worker observed about his teammates) “They lack the guts to tell the boss that what is being asked isn’t doable.” Most of the lies we tell are self-serving, meaning they are lies that benefit us. (The job candidate who exaggerates her accomplishments does so to look more qualified for the position.) Some are intended to benefit others. (The coworker who compliments a nervous colleague does so to put that person at ease.) And some lies are a mixture. (The manager who tells competing candidates that he backs each of them, wants to boost the self-esteem of both people, but also wants to be ‘on the winning side’ regardless of which one gets the job.) While writing The Truth About Lies in the Workplace: How to Spot Liars

and What to Do About Them, I found no valid research to suggest that men and women lie at different rates – with the exception of one study on deception in an economic setting. (Researchers at the Stockholm School of Economics found that men are signiﬁcantly more likely than women to lie to secure a monetary beneﬁt.) But there is wide agreement that men and women lie differently. Men tell more self-centred lies. They lie about their accomplishments, salaries, and status in an attempt to appear more powerful or interesting than they are. Women also tell selfcentered lies, but (and this is most apparent in their dealings with other females) they tell more ‘other-oriented’ lies. In my inThe Red Deer Express is a proud newspaper of

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terviews, female managers frequently reported lying to protect someone’s feelings: It’s something I’m working on. I know how important it is to be totally candid with my staff – especially during their performance reviews — but I still hate to say anything that makes someone feel bad. Women are also more likely to fake positive feelings – which is one reason that women smile more than men. While smiling can be a powerful and positive nonverbal cue – especially for signaling likeability and friendliness – women should be aware that, when excessive or inappropriate, smiling could also be confusing and downright deceptive. This is especially true if you smile while discussing a serious subject, expressing anger, or giving nega-

tive feedback. So we can safely say that because men are more boastful they can reasonably be described as ‘bigger’ liars. And because women’s other-focused, often well-intentioned, lies are less blatantly self-serving, they can reasonably be described as ‘smaller’. But that doesn’t answer the question I started with: Are men really bigger liars than women? It depends on the destructive effect of the lie being told. Just remember, what’s true in other facets of life is just as true of lying – ‘Size isn’t everything!’ Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D. is an executive coach, changemanagement consultant, and international keynote speaker at corporate, government, and association events. Her column is distributed through Troy Media. 2010

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CitySpeak This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Buck Buchanan questions regarding this year’s United Way campaign in which he is serving as co-chair.

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As co-chair of the United Way Campaign for 2012 and 2013, what are some of the key objectives for your campaign team this year? “There are three focus areas we will be supporting for the 2013 campaign. We will be working more closely and further supporting the businesses that run a workplace campaign, where they give their employees an opportunity to make a donation that is deducted directly off their paycheck,” said Buchanan. “We can do this by speaking to employee groups and sharing more information on United Way and answering questions that employees might have. Between Dustin Sundby, my co-chair for the 2013 campaign and myself, we’re hoping to speak to as many employees as possible this year.” He added ‘Promotion of Leadership’ giving is another area the United Way is further developing, those are the people who make a donation of $1,000 or more annually. Last year there was a signiﬁcant increase in the number of people who became Leadership givers, and it was helped through a Leadership Matching Challenge, where any new or increased gifts were matched. The United Way is working to secure additional sponsorship for this matching program for 2013. “Another area which has sometimes been overlooked is to simply ask more businesses to get involved. “These businesses may not know much about the impact United Way has and it will be our job to give them the information on the work we do. Ultimately, we need to make sure that people really understand that we still need everybody in this community to help out, to make this work,” said Buchanan. “Whether they give their time, money or simply help spread the word to others. When I start talking to somebody about the United Way I always remind them we need you which has pretty much become my tagline for the campaign this year.”

What kind of impact has the money raised last year had in the community? “The community is certainly stronger because of the work United Way does and the money stays locally in Central Alberta. Last month the Community Impact Committee, which is made up of volunteers and staff, announced the programs and services that the money will be supporting. It’s over 40 programs and services in the social service sector in total. All of the investments support three main areas of focus; Education - Helping Kids to Be All That They Can Be, Income - Moving People from Poverty to Possibility and Wellness – Supporting Healthy People and Strong Communities,” said Buchanan. “For the ﬁrst time in 10 years funding was opened up in the area of Education and as a result of that six new programs are being supported, in addition to the 17 programs that have maintained support from previous years. The money raised from 2012 has just been allocated, so we expect to see some great results of the agencies work later in the year.” He added additional money has also been set aside for small capital and professional development grants as well as emergency funds for currently supported agencies. Some of the longer term investments help to support the work of 211, a community referral service that is expected to launch either later this year or early 2014. “It works much the same as 411 and it’s going to help our community members determine where they can get the help they need. United Way also plays a key role in CAPRA (Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance), as poverty is an area where we focus a signiﬁcant amount of our investments on,” said Buchanan. “United Way, along with all the other collaborators, is looking at what we need to do to start reducing poverty and not just supporting the people who are currently struggling. “United Way is really trying to work collaboratively with other community partners to solve some of the bigger issues in Central Alberta.”

Some government scientists need to be muzzled There has been a concern in some quarters about scientists in the federal government being muzzled. What began as idle musings on the CBC’s As It Happens was taken up by former astronaut Marc Garneau in a lastgasp attempt to kindle interest in his bid for the Liberal leadership. On April 1, the Information Commissioner said it would look into complaints, from such partisan advocacy groups like Democracy Watch and the University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Centre, that freedom of speech for government scientists was being curtailed. These complaints about alleged muzzling are presented as chilling, as critics like to frame these matters, so let’s take a closer look. The Environmental Law Centre wants the government to encourage scientists to speak freely about scientific information and findings on everything from the oil sands to polar bears and climate change, all matters that have a political dimension. The first question that arises is: What are scientific facts? Honest scientists acknowledge how few facts are really known. For example, last summer’s excitement about the so-called discovery of the “God particle” actually was an experiment that did not disprove the idea; it does not rule out the possibility that, someday, another theory could explain the same experimental result. Scientists don’t emphasize enough the uncertainty that surrounds their knowledge; after all, not so long ago science “knew” that formula milk was better than mother’s milk. Very little of what some scientists say is unalloyed fact, scraped free of all ideology. As noted by the skeptical empiricist Nassim Taleb, author of The Black Swan, the problem is not always the facts themselves, but that a narrative is woven into their presentation to convey the impression of causality and knowledge. Taleb cites research that found “scientists too are vulnerable to narratives” and sensationalism in presenting the results of their research. The more basic question is how any government, in the Internet age, could stop a scientist (or any other individual) from expressing their opinion. The idea that civil servants are pure, innocent, virginal creatures being ravaged by an autocratic and controlling govern-

ment displays a child-like naivety about the civil service, irrespective of the accuracy of the portrayal of their managers. What some government scientists really want is to use their department (or agency) of the Government of Canada, and all the proﬁle and credibility attached to it, as a platform to leverage their own political or ideological agenda. That is where management legitimately has the right to say no, you’re not free to hijack the department’s name without our permission and due process to review what your message is. This is no different from where I worked at Statistics Canada, an independent agency that strives to keep at bay the many groups who want to use the StatsCan ‘brand’ to propagate ideology, thinly disguised as facts. In the run up to the release of the controversial National Household Survey, Statistics Canada reminded its employees “To refrain from making personal comments about the organization or government . . . particularly if they identify themselves as Statistics Canada or Government of Canada employees.” Situations where employees criticize or contradict their employers surface regularly these days, with postings on social media like facebook and Twitter. In every instance, as the CBC’s Kevin O’Leary delights in saying, the employee should be ‘whacked’ if they criticize or denigrate their employer. Why would that be different in government when we are talking about environmental policy? If you want to spout the party line of Greenpeace, feel free to resign your cushy government job and spread your message to the four winds. Just don’t expect the government to provide the stage at your workplace, all on the taxpayers’ dime. So, is freedom of expression by government scientists under attack? Certainly not where public health and safety are concerned, for which there are various whistleblower mechanisms. Should scientists be allowed to express their opinions about polar bears or the oil sands, under the pretense it is science, when they disagree with departmental policy? The wonder is the question even comes up. Philip Cross is research coordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and the former Chief Economic Analyst at Statistics Canada. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Refugee Camp in the City Giving visitors a firsthand glimpse of what life in a refugee camp would be like, the Refugee Camp in the City is set for June 20th in the parking lot across from the Kinnex Arena (4725 – 43 St.) The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.), the event helps local residents learn about life in a refugee camp beginning from registration to resettlement including food and water distribution, education and health care. There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome. “The Refugee Camp started three years ago,” explains Jan Underwood, public awareness coordinator with C.A.R.E. “Prior to that CARE and Catholic Social Services had always co-hosted an event to commemorate World Refugee Day. “I researched a similar one put on by Doctors Without Borders all over the world. Theirs was much bigger and involved a lot more people so at first I didn’t think it was possible to do the same thing in Red Deer, or whether it would be of interest to the Red Deer community,” she said. “But after speaking to a settlement worker Mohammed Idriss in Brooks who put on a smaller version there which was successful, I decided to do one here.” Each successive year, more and more people have attended Refugee Camp in the City to learn about the plight of the world’s refugees. So much of what they have to endure is unimaginable, and it’s important to raise awareness about the issues, said Underwood. She said that in the first year, 250 people attended. Last year, 700 participated. “Most are students but we aim to attract more members of the public each year.” She said that one change organizers have made this year is in the connection to the settlement agencies in Red Deer and Central Alberta which in prior years were displays only. “This year we have included a resettlement station at which people are told how they must apply for resettlement so they are actually learning about the process, what it takes to ap-

ply and how long the process is.” There is much for folks to learn and to be challenged by as they move through the site. “We hope that people walk away with a raised awareness about the plight of the 40 million refugees in the world and an increased empathy and compassion towards refugees especially those who are being resettled here in Central Alberta,” she said. “We believe that by offering a simulation of a camp situation, in which people take on the ID of a refugee, that this will personalise the experience and make it seem more real and have relevance for everyone.” As Underwood explains, being a participant is more meaningful and impactful then simply being handed information. “One of our goals is that ultimately people will be more accepting of refugees with less pre-conceived ideas and misassumptions and more knowledge and awareness, and will become even more welcoming, open and friendly.” On the world stage these days, the situations refugees find themselves in remain as horrendous as ever. “In most cases their situations are still as difficult with not enough food, water, adequate shelter or activities,” said Underwood. “Some camps are overflowing with over 100,000 people. In others they are fortunate to have access to limited employment and education.” And the hardships continue, in other ways, once refugees arrive in new countries and try to adjust. “Starting a new life is never easy. Income is minimal. Many have to learn a new language. Adapting to new cultural ways, finding employment, fitting in, building new friendships and relationships takes a lot of effort and time,” said Underwood. “In Red Deer settlement services are offered by Catholic Social Services and Central Alberta Refugee Effort, together known as the Immigrant Centre. “Sometimes people here think that as soon as a person arrives in Canada that their life is instantly better, but it takes a long period of resettlement and readjustment which can be really challenging,” said Under-

wood. “Of course they are happy to be in a place of safety and peace, but they may be separated from family members, anxious about the situation back home, lacking language skills and unable to communicate, and experiencing unbelievable levels of culture shock.” For more information about Refugee Camp in the City, check out www.immigrant-centre.ca.

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in conjunction with BDC’s Small Business Week. There are three categories for awards, which are presented to exceptional businesses within the Red Deer area. The categories include

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lowing criteria: customer service, growth, awards, innovative approach to market or product development, media recognition, outstanding features, future expectations and contributions to the community. Nominations are open until July 26th. Online nomination forms can be completed

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COURT BRIEFS ATTEMPTED MURDERER APPEARS IN COURT A man charged with 37 counts, including attempted murder made his ﬁrst court appearance in Red Deer last Friday. Andrew Allan Waunch, 30, of no ﬁxed address is facing numerous charges stemming from incidents that have recently occurred in Central Alberta. On June 3rd, at 10 p.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP were

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called to a residence outside of Sylvan Lake for an offence involving firearms. Upon police attendance, it was learned that a man and a woman attended the residence and demanded money and jewelry from the victim and his spouse. The assailant was carrying a firearm, and at one time, allegedly fired the weapon at the male victim. The weapon did not discharge and no other attempts were made to discharge it again. Money

and property were taken from the residence by the two suspects. The victims of this offence are well known business people with no known ties to any criminal activities. Sylvan Lake RCMP, with the assistance of the RCMP Serious Crimes Branch, identiﬁed the alleged offenders as Waunch and Ashley Chambers. Both are facing numerous charges for this and other offences committed in the following days.

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of ﬂight from police and two counts of dangerous driving. Waunch was arrested by Red Deer RCMP on June 10th after a pursuit in which shots were alleged to have been ﬁred. Chambers remains at large, and is still wanted on warrants for attempted murder. Waunch will return to court on June 28th.

CASE HELD OVER FOR OFFENDER A man who was captured by police on a number of outstanding warrants had his case held over in Red Deer provincial court last week. Garnet Colby Mcinnes, 22, evaded police for weeks before being arrested in Lacombe on May 28th. Mcinnes faces a number of charges including using a firearm in the commission of an offence, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, break and enter with the intent to commit an indictable offence, robbery with a firearm, robbery and two counts of assaulting a police officer with a weapon, among others. In relation to an armed and barricaded incident in the City which occurred on May 14th, Mcinnes is also charged with kidnapping while using a firearm, breach of probation, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of robbery with a firearm, two counts of uttering threats and two counts of failing to comply with recognizance. He is also charged with three counts of extortion while using a firearm, three counts of forc-

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TRIAL DATE FOR MAN ACCUSED OF MURDER TO BE SET The man accused of murdering his father last year will head to trial and will be tried by a judge and jury. A date for trial is expected to be set next month. Aaron Guilbault, 31, of Innisfail is charged with seconddegree murder in connection to the death of his father Timothy Guilbault, 58. Aaron recently underwent a psychiatric assessment to determine whether or not he is fit to stand trial. The assessment determined he was fit to stand trial. Timothy, a former Red Deer City councillor from 1986 to 1995 and Calgary businessman was found dead at his cottage in Red Lodge Estates near Innisfail on Nov. 5, 2012. His daughter Caroline reportedly found him in the home as she was going to tell him about his mother’s failing health. Timothy’s mother died later that day. Innisfail RCMP Detachment was contacted and a homicide investigation initiated with the support of the Red Deer Major Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Section and other support units. Aaron was arrested in his father’s vehicle near Stettler a few hours after Timothy’s body was discovered, RCMP has said. Aaron will return to court July 12 to set a date for trial.

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Red Deer nears 100,000 people The Rock

Red Deer is home to 5,232 new residents – an increase of 5.7% over the 2011 municipal census. That brings Red Deer’s total population to 97,109 from 91,877 in 2011. “It’s great to see continued growth in Red Deer; it remains encouraging that we are still a growing city,” said Frieda McDougall, legislative services manager. This year’s census collected information on the number of people living in each household as well as the gender, year of birth, and citizenship of each person in the house. The strongest growth occurred in the areas of Clearview Ridge with 714 new residents and Timberlands with 631 new residents. Anders Park East and Eastview saw slight declines in population of 33 and 32 residents respectively; however, this could indicate that residents have relocated to another

area in the City and their previNew this year, residents were ous residence is still vacant or that asked to complete their census onchildren in those areas have grown line. up and left the family home. Over 30,000 Red Deerians comThe average age of people living pleted their census online with in Red Deer the highest was 32 with percentage of females repreparticipation THE AVERAGE AGE OF PEOPLE senting 49.4% in the areas of LIVING IN RED DEER WAS 32 of the popuRosedale and WITH FEMALES REPRESENTING lation and Anders on the males making 49.4% OF THE POPULATION AND Lake. up 50.1% of Census inMALES MAKING UP 50.1% OF THE the populaformation is POPULATION. tion. vitally imporC e n s u s tant to City workers also planning, from tallied that 63,979 residents under infrastructure to programs and the age of 18 and 16,736 residents services, and to ensure the City of over 18 were Canadian citizens. Red Deer receives the appropriate “Collecting information about amount of grant funding from othcitizenship helps us to anticipate er levels of government. and prepare for the number of eli“We greatly appreciate that our gible voters in the upcoming mu- citizens are so willing to provide nicipal election,” said McDougall. the information we require on an

annual basis,” said McDougall. “Without the participation and cooperation of our residents we would be unable to gain this important information.” In 2003, the City’s population was calculated at 72,691 and had grown 2.97% over the year before. By 2006, the City’s population had soared to 82,971. This was an increase of 4.92% over 2005. However, population growth had slowed down in 2010. In 2009, the City’s population sat at 89,891 people and in 2010 it was reported that the City’s population was calculated at 90,084. In between the 2009 and 2010 census, the City’s population had only grown by 0.215%. The 2013 Census Report is expected to be released by the end of June. - Fawcett

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Annual Daines Rodeo rocks the arena STORY AND PHOTOS BY JENNA SWAN RED DEER EXPRESS

HANGIN’ ON – Wyatt Thurston gets a wild ride during the saddle bronc competition.

TIGHT TURN – Christy Loﬂin races around the barrels to ﬁnish with a 16.044 just seconds behind winner Lisa Lockhart who rode a 15.611.

owboys and cowgirls from far and wide across North America and even Australia and New Zealand gathered north of Innisfail this past weekend for the highly esteemed Daines Ranch Rodeo. Crowds watched in awe as the brave men and women competed for ﬁve days in 11 events that included saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, various roping events and the crowd favourite – bull riding. For some riders, the event was the ride of a lifetime as they each clung to their ropes in hopes of staying on for the eight seconds that it takes for them to have the chance at taking home the prize money. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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HomeShare program continues to link seniors and students BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express It may only be June, but organizers behind a program to link seniors and post secondary students as potential housemates is gaining momentum. A component of the Alberta Generations Project, HomeShare aims to boost affordable options for students and also helps to reduce isolation and increase a sense of security for seniors, explains Dawna Morey, coordinator of the Alberta Generations Project. “The message we want to get out there is that we want to create a bank of seniors’ homes where we can begin to place students when the students’ applications come in,” she said. “We also want students to know that their housing options may change as they go through the (school) year,” she said. For example, should things not work out with a particular roommate, “They can look at HomeShare as an option. It doesn’t start in September and end in May – it’s something they can opt into anytime during the year.” HomeShare matches seniors with students based on perceived ‘best fit’ criteria in terms of personalities. It’s a win-win, as students new to the City can find it an isolating experience and would benefit from having a comfortable home to enjoy. Seniors living alone may also feel a need for more connection. A deal for a reasonable rent can be struck as the student can also lend a hand with helping out with various household chores, too such as mowing the lawn or shoveling the walk. “We also want to emphasize to the seniors that we do a lot of screening,” said Morey. “By going through HomeShare, there’s that additional screening and monitoring that is there for them.” Morey also pointed out that HomeShare’s scope goes beyond RDC.

“One of our students that we’ve just matched, who is coming from New Brunswick, is registered as part of the tourism program at Olds College. But she wants to continue to live in Red Deer, so she’s asked to still be part of our program. “It can help with virtually any kind of learning opportunity – if, for example, they are coming to do a practicum with an engineering ﬁrm, they can consider Home-

Share. If they are a student-teacher, it’s also an option for them.” HomeShare, which is actually an international program, is locally a partnership among Family Services of Central Alberta, the Golden Circle Senior Resources Centre, the Alberta Council on Aging – Central Alberta chapter and the Red Deer College Students Association. Meanwhile, feedback from those who

took part in HomeShare last year was very positive, said Morey. “It was very well-received. The experience was really rewarding, and (participants) said they’d be open to it again.” For more information about the program and an application, call 403-343-6400 or check out www.homesharereddeer.ca and follow the links. editor@reddeerexpress.com

CENTENNIAL GIFT - Tim Van Horn unveils his Red Deer Mosaic to a crowd of people this past weekend at 4617 46 Ave. The mosaic was done as part of the City’s centennial celebrations.

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EVENTS Any youth in Central Alberta between the ages of 12 and 20 with at least two years on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument, and those who are interested in joining our Colour Guard (ﬂag) section are encouraged to audition. Information meetings and auditions on June 24 and June 25 at 7 p.m. at Westerner Park. Call Michael Mann, Royals’ band director, at 346-3911 for more information and to book your audition time.

The Cronquist House Tea House at Bower Ponds is now open for lunch and tea from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call 403-3460055 to make a reservation. Are you retired and looking for something to do or have a lot of free time? Medicine River Wildlife Centre is looking for occasional drivers to transport injured wildlife to the First Aid Station in Red Deer. If you can help please contact Carol at 403728-3467 or info@mrwc.ca for more information and training.

She will share some of her unique experiences and learning over her JFW ‘career’. Junior Forest Wardens is an outdoor oriented program for young people between the ages of 6-18. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. The program is committed to providing opportunities to get outdoors through camping, backpacking, canoeing, tree planting and more. Through the Watershed Ambassador Program, RDRWA hopes to raise the proﬁle of the watershed, its stewards and celebrate stewardship achievements throughout the watershed. RSVP to info@rdrwa. ca or call Kelly at 403-3407379 by noon on June 19.

The Learning Disabilities Loaves and Fishes is having a fundraiser called ‘Homeless For A Night’ on June the 22. For more information, call Halina or Tammy at 403-347-1844. Loaves and Fishes is located at 6002 – 54 Ave. Those signing up will spend an afternoon and one night experiencing what it’s like to be new and homeless in the City. Participants are asked to raise support via pledges. To be eligible to participate, those interested must raise at least $250. However, the first three people to raise $1,000 will get a bed to sleep in on the night of the event. The rest of the participants will sleep on the floor. At 5 p.m. there will be a barbeque at Loaves and Fishes and at 7 p.m. the doors will open to the shelter where folks will spend the night. Participants are free until 9 p.m. but will have to return to the shelter by that time. The Homeless for a Night fundraiser will raise money for operations at Loaves and Fishes. Central Alberta Theatre’s annual general board meeting and board elections will take place June 24th at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Centre Main Stage. If anyone is interested in serving on the board, please put your name forward, call Carole at 403-346-1514 for further information. Kerry Wood Nature Centre are looking to recruit volunteers to help with our wild flower garden, special events, and front desk. We offer a supportive working environment and flexible hours. Contact

The Red Deer WALK for ALS will take place at Great Chief Park at 9 a.m. on June 22. To draw support to the cause and the WALK for ALS in Red Deer, Houaida Haddad will host her ﬁrst annual ALS Pub Party on June 8. The ALS Pub Party will be held to raise donations for her WALK for ALS team, the Pouncing Pumas. The event will feature a live band, silent auction, 50/50, free appetizers and a pint of beer with ticket purchase. It takes place at Bo’s Bar and Grill June 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through CherryBomb Hair Lounge (#1225301-- 43rd St.) or at Pro Tan Sun and Spa (6791 50th Ave.) in Red Deer. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door.

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Bark at the Bend, a pledge-raising dog walkathon for the Red Deer & District SPCA, is set for June 22 at Three Mile Bend. Participants are eligible for prizes while supporting the veterinary care of companion animals at the SPCA. Registration is at 9 a.m. while the walk begins at 10 a.m. There will be a pancake breakfast and games. This year’s campaign goal is $30,000 which would support spay or neuter procedures for more than 100 animals. Sign up today at www.reddeerspca.com. Central Alberta Singles dance runs June 22 at Penhold Hall. Music by Randy Hillman. Doors open at 8 p.m., music starts at 8:30 p.m. Members and invited guests only; new members are welcome. For information call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob and 403304-7440. Additional dances will be held July 13, July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov, 23, Dec. 14 and Dec. 28.

Central Alberta Theatre is looking for production crew for Cinderella Dances with the Stars, the ﬁrst Christmas pantomime in Red Deer, on June 25th from 7-9 p.m. at the Memorial Centre, main stage. Auditions for all parts in the same pantomime are being held on June 26th and 27th at the Memorial Centre, main stage. We cast now, but the hard work doesn’t start until after Labour Day. This event will be the last CAT production in honour of Red Deer’s Centennial. Call Carole at 403-346-1514 for further information. The Red Deer Area of Christophers is proud to celebrate its 25th year as a chartered organization, serving the residence of Central Alberta and beyond, by inviting all Christophers and the community, to a Community Social Celebration, June 22 from 3-7 p.m. at the Bower-Kin Community Hall (85 Boyce St). This family event will be an

afternoon of song, celebration and food. It is an open house event, but we ask that you register to give us a chance to plan numbers for the supper. Meat is provided. Please bring a salad, dessert or snacks to share. Also bring lawn chairs. To register, or for more information, please contact Sue Hall at 403-342-7646 or e-mail sue.hall@shaw.ca. The Tea House at Ellis Bird Farm will be hosting a Summer Solstice Supper at the farm on June 21. The feast will feature smoked organic prime rib of beef, locally sourced delicious vegetables and salads, and vanilla rhubarb crisp for dessert. A site tour will be offered at 5:15 p.m. followed by the meal 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 each, must be purchased in advance, and are available at the EBF Visitor Centre or Tea House. Call 403-885-4477 for details and ticket purchase. All That Jazz Dance Studio Inc. presents Shakin’ It For the Arts on June 22 at the ME Global Athletic Park. Shake it up for an hour of exercise and dance to raise money for local dancers to represent our area at the Dance Disney 2013 in Orlando, Florida this July. The event will also raise money for the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the ﬁeld. There are more than $2,000 worth of door prizes to be won. Tickets can be purchased at Sunny 94 in Lacombe, Altered Images in Bentley or Rip ‘n Ronnie’s Fitness and Attitude Laser Spa in Ponoka. The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Museum are presenting their annual lunch at the Farm events between noon and 3 p.m. on June 26, July 10, July 24, Aug. 7, Aug. 28 and Sept. 11. Cost is $10. For more information or to make a reservation, call 403-340-3511. The Red Deer Royals will be performing their 2013 Field Show for the City of Red Deer. This event is open to the public and is free. Hope to see you there. The event runs July 3 at 7 p.m. at Great Chief Park Football Field. Vacation Bible School runs July

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SEMINARS Public Suicide Awareness Session runs June 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Outreach Center (4101-54 Ave). No fee or pre-registration. Presented by: Suicide Information and Education Services. For more information, Contact: dawne@suicidehelp.ca or call 403-342-4966. St. John Ambulance believes that all children should have equal opportunities when it comes

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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. Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area. Blackfalds United Church Youth Group takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch. com or phone 403-8854780 for more information. Gamblers Anonymous meetings are Wednesdays’ at 7 p.m. in the Red Deer Regional Hospital (3942-50 Ave.) south complex, lower level rooms 503 and 504. Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017.

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Ellis Bird Farm researches and celebrates the natural world BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express Ellis Bird Farm is doing important work. Located just outside of Lacombe and Blackfalds, Ellis Bird Farm is dedicated to educating, researching and celebrating the part the natural world plays in our society. Myrna Pearman, biologist at the Ellis Bird Farm, said that it is vital work for the future of humanity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The future of this civilization and this planet depends on people not forgetting that the earth provides our sustenance,â&#x20AC;? said Pearman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have healthy ecosystems, humanity is doomed.â&#x20AC;? Ellis Bird Farm was established in 1982 to carry on the legacy of the brother-sister pair of conservationists Charlie and Winnie Ellis, said Pearman. When Union Carbide wanted to buy the farm from the aging Ellis siblings, Charlie and Winnie agreed to the sale on the condition that the new owners take care of their birds. Union Carbide agreed and set up the Ellis Bird Farm. Pearman said the farm is on a full section of land, 112 acres of which is public space and the rest is still a working farm. The facility is run by a volunteer board of directors with representation from Lacombe County, Nature Alberta, Red

Deer River Naturalists and ME Global Canada, which funds the Ellis Bird Farm. There are a number of projects the Ellis Bird Farm oversees as part of its mandate, but they could all be classiďŹ ed under conservation. Pearman said the farm maintains a nesting trail for birds and has a winter bird-feeding program, continuing one the traditions of Charlie Ellis. Several research projects are also ongoing at the Ellis Bird Farm as well, said Pearman. Using RFID chip technology that can track the whereabouts of birds, Ellis Bird Farm has been able to garner migratory information about its birds that is new to science. Pearman said it was previously unknown where the Alberta birds spent their winters, but this new project has shed some light on that subject. One bird in the 22-bird study left Ellis Bird Farm heading straight for Winnipeg. From there, it headed to South America and spent the majority of the winter in eastern Brazil. It took the bird 75 days to reach Brazil but only 21 days to return to Alberta. This same technology can be used to track birds on the farm as well. It can be used to record which birds are going into which nests, how often they are going in, and at what time.

Education is another big part of what the farm does. Pearman said 1,200 students come to the Ellis Bird Farm on school trips every season who take advantage of several educational programs set up at the Ellis Bird Farm. In fact, students visit the farm each of the four weekdays (Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday) that the facility is open. Students are able to participate in programs that are curriculum-based, said Pearman, like pond-dipping and building birdhouses. Those 1,200 students are only a portion of the 11,000 visitors the farm sees annually, added Pearman. Pearman said that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children are too disconnected from nature and must have some way to rebuild that bond, especially as they are both humanity and the planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.

YOUNG TALENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; David Miller, 14, displays his spray paint cosmic art at the Red Deer Art Walk Festival last weekend in Rotary Recreation Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that children are becoming more and more removed from the natural world,â&#x20AC;? said Pearman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Screens are

the biggest enemy and we have to make sure that children do not lose the connection with nature. So we are doing our small part to try

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Women honoured at annual awards gala BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A number of women were honoured at this year’s Women of Excellence Awards Gala. The gala, which was held in Red Deer last week, was a chance for the community to recognize the achievements of local woman. Among the recipients, Mary Eileen Gardiner was given the Lifetime Achievement Award. “Once and a while something happens that blows our socks off. Well this has not only blown my socks off, but my shoes off too,” she said, during her acceptance speech. “I think I’m going to need that deﬁbrillator that I just installed at the Red Deer Tennis Club.” Gardiner, a retired registered nurse with more than four decades in the ﬁeld, was recognized for being a

pioneer in the ﬁeld of mental health. She collaboratively initiated the ‘to hear it with your hands’ ﬂagship clinical preceptorship program which is currently in practice in Alberta. As an alternative of retirement, she developed curriculum and was instrumental in the establishment of a Primary Care Health Services Network for nurses across the Northwest Territories. Gardiner is also an avid tennis player and ambassador of the sport. Other awards that were given included Sheila Bannerman for Arts, Culture and Heritage; Kay Kenny for Athletics, Recreation and Fitness; Patricia Bourne for Business and the Professions; Robin Armitage and Shirley Challoner, both for Community Building; Judy Dorland for Education and Training;

Katherine Mercedes Cummins for Entrepreneurship; Beverly Anderson for Environment and Jan Underwood for Human Services. After receiving her award, Bourne had some advice to offer attendants of the gala. “If you are following the path that you have set for yourself, don’t be afraid to change course if you are not happy,” she said. “I am truly humbled to have been chosen as one of the recipients. Any of these women could be up here. They deserve it.” Dorland said it is an honour to be recognized for something she has loved for many years. “Teaching is about helping to develop a child into an adult. It is a great honour to be recognized for something I am passionate about.”

TOP HONOUR – Mary Eileen Gardiner was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Women of Excellence Awards Gala.

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June 17 – Red Deer June 20 – Calgary June 25 – Edmonton Media are invited to attend one of two separate media stakeholder sessions:

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CITY BRIEFS ROAD CLOSURE FOR FROST BOIL REPAIRS Through to June 21, Molly Banister Dr./ Barrett Dr. from Bremner Ave. to Bennett St. will close to trafﬁc for road improvements and frost boil repairs. Drivers are encouraged to access Bower Place Shopping Centre via Gaetz Ave. and Bennett St. westbound. Access to Botterill Cresc. will remain open. Frost boils occur when

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moisture inﬁltrates the base of a paved road. When this moisture freezes it expands and pushes up to the surface of the road. When the moisture melts, the pavement collapses back into the voids left behind.

PLETHORA OF SUMMER CAMPS OFFERED BY RDC Red Deer College has an abundance of camps for children and teens of all ages with multi-faceted interests. The camps run from July 2

through Aug. 23. The numerous camps are arranged into three main categories – Arts, Science, Sport – with something for everybody. This year RDC will once again host summer Arts mainstays on campus, including SummerScapes, the Teen Video Intensive, Artstrek, MusiCamp Alberta, the Summer String Workshop and Adventures in Summer Music. Children and teens who

like to get active will be thrilled that there are Sports Camps galore. Science camps are also back in full laboratory and microscopic glory. The camps make science cool and accessible and explore the science of Flight, Bodies in Motion, Robotics, Archeology and more. For girl techies in the community, the Girl Techy Power camp focuses on computers, electronics and the Internet. All programs, dates and registration information can be found by visiting rdc.ab.ca/ summercamps or by calling 403-357-3663.

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DANDELION CONTROL This summer and fall, some of Red Deer’s recreation sites, school sites, and playgrounds will be sprayed with a broadleaf herbicide to reduce dandelions. In response to public complaints, a new three-year dandelion control program is being undertaken in these areas to better manage the overgrowth of the resilient weed. Due to weather conditions and the absence of commercial herbicides used on many of these sites, dandelion infestations have taken root and prompted complaints about the look of green spaces and the condition of sports ﬁelds. While dandelions are no longer considered a nuisance weed under the Alberta Weed Control Act, residents still consider the weed an eyesore and threat to the enjoyment and appearance of their neighbourhoods and parks. The City tries to strike a balance between the use of pesticides and the wants of residents, who feel the beauty of our parks is diminished when dandelions are not controlled. City staff will take proactive steps to ensure residents know where and when spraying on recreation sites takes place: 1. Crews will set up signs in designated areas 48 hours before treatment. 2. Immediately after the treatment, a commissionaire or City staff member will be

on site for eight hours to tell park users about the herbicide application. 3. Any play structures will be thoroughly sprayed with a water truck. 4. Warning signs will be posted for 24 hours following application. 5. The City will use equipment and procedures speciﬁcally designed to reduce overspray. 6. All spraying will be completed under the supervision of a Certiﬁed Pesticide Applicator. Staff will take sample counts of sites to determine if dandelions meet or exceed the acceptable threshold and will prioritize sites based on dandelion populations across our City. After those sites are treated once over the three-year program and dandelion growth is controlled, crews can manage and improve turf by core aeration, top dressing, fertilization, and overseeding. The City has reduced its per acre use of pesticides on public lands by 75% over the past 25 years, and is committed to reduce the current levels by a further 10% by 2035.

RDC STAFFER RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD The excellence of our staff at Red Deer College was recently recognized by the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC). Tim Siemens, Residence Life coordinator at RDC, was awarded the ACCC Silver Award for Staff Excellence at a ceremony. The national award honours an individual staff member who has made an exceptional contribution within the institution and within the community. Siemens has been the Residence Life coordinator at RDC since 2003. He is known for his enthusiasm and motivational inﬂuence on campus. Approaching his 10 year anniversary at the College, he maintains the same passion and commitment to our institution and our students that he had when he ﬁrst began his career. He has made contributions to the College community by volunteering to participate in committees and task forces. He has made contributions to the Student Life Committee, the Disaster Preparedness Committee, and the Strategic Planning Task Force. His assistance has been invaluable with the Career Expo On-Site Planning Committee and the New Student Orientation Committee.

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POLICE BRIEFS BIKE GANG MEMBERS CHARGED RCMP continue to investigate an offense which occurred on June 3rd where a man was located walking in an area near Sylvan Lake suffering from gun shot wounds. The victim was rushed to hospital where he under went surgery for the injuries sustained. He is expected to survive. Sylvan Lake RCMP, with the assistance of the RCMP Serious Crimes Branch, Police Service Dog Unit, Forensic Identification Section, and other units, identified Daniel Huddlestone, 34, and Cameron Monkman, 28, as suspects in this offense. The two males, both associated to the Malicious Crew Motorcycle Club, have been charged with attempted murder using a firearm, robbery with a firearm, aggregated assault, possession of a restricted weapon and other weapons related offences. Additionally, Monkman has been charged with possession of marijuana. Huddlestone and Monkman are currently in police custody. Their next court appearance will be June 27th.

RCMP SEEKING OWNERS OF TWO HORSES Red Deer RCMP are looking for the owner of two horses who were found wandering a City neighbourhood recently. On June 9th, 6:30 a.m. Red Deer City RCMP were called to the Lancaster area for a complaint of two horses

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that were located wandering in a back alley. The horses are described as a paint horse and the other a pony cross. They are currently being cared for and are in good health.

ment Regulation under the Traffic Safety Act. Starting on June 24, both the RCMP and community peace officers will be targeting vehicles with equipment violations and removing them from the roadway under the authority of section 66(1)(f) of the Traffic Safety Act. The vehicle’s license plate will be seized by the peace officer until such time it is proven to a peace officer that the vehicle complies with the Vehicle Equipment Regulation. This is covered under section 66(4) of the Traffic Safety Act. Special attention will be given to any vehicles seen with sprayed or tinted head and tail lights, window tint on the front driver and passenger windows and the windshield. Officers will also be on the lookout for modified vehicles which raise or lower the head and tail lights outside of the heights set out in the Act. These violations are covered under sections 6(4), 13(1), 48, 70(1), 6(2) and 13(5), respectively, of the Vehicle Equipment Regulation. The costs of removing the vehicle from the road will be the responsibility of the registered owner. Members of the public can view the Alberta Vehicle Equipment Regulation, in its entirety, online at http:// www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/ regu/alta-reg-122-2009/latest/alta-reg-122-2009.html. Members of the public are encouraged to call the Red Deer City RCMP with questions regarding this matter.

RCMP are asking that if these horses belong to you or you know who may be the owners of these horses to contact LIS (Livestock Identiﬁcation Services ) at 403509-2088, the Red Deer LIS Ofﬁce at 403-309-4716 or Cpl. D.J. HEASLIP at 780289-5510.

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE EQUIPMENT VIOLATIONS ENFORCED The Red Deer City Integrated Trafﬁc Service has noted a marked increase in vehicle equipment violations around the City. Police would like to remind the general public that these types of violations are chargeable offences under the Alberta Vehicle Equip-

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Alberta Ladies College Graduation May and June are the traditional months for graduation ceremonies. That was true 100 years ago, just as it is today. In 1913, the biggest graduation (or commencement ceremonies as they were then called) took place at Red Deer’s new Alberta Ladies College on June 18-19. The Alberta Ladies College was built as part of a Canada-wide initiative to create educational oppor-

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Institutes. In 1903, she helped to establish Macdonald Institute, a college for the teaching of household sciences, at the Ontario College of Agriculture (now the University of Guelph). Four years later, in 1907, Macdonald College was constructed at Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec. This second college is now part of McGill University. In 1910, a proposal was made to construct a third college that would “Give girls in Western Canada and especially girls in the rural areas, the opportunity of receiving an education under Christian auspices.” Unlike Macdonald Institute and Macdonald College, this proposed college would not be attached to an existing educational institution. Rather, it was a project of the Presbyterian Church, although it was to be nonsectarian in nature. A decision was made to build the Alberta Ladies College in Red Deer because of its central location in the province. Another major incentive was the generous offer by Henry Jamieson to donate a beautiful site on the brow of the east hill, overlooking the community. Unfortunately, while all the staff and administration for the new college were in place by the sum-

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Country singer onboard to support local fundraiser Alberta-based Clayton Bellamy is also thrilled about his powerful new CD BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express There’s always been something extremely authentic about country/rock singer/songwriter Clayton Bellamy. Gearing up to release his powerful fourth CD, Bellamy will be participating in the Rural Alberta Ride for Dad between Red Deer and Olds on June 22. He’s also been named ‘Celebrity ride captain’ for the event, which raises funds for prostate cancer research. Hailing from Bonnyville, the singer/songwriter’s music seamlessly melds 70’s classic rock with today’s storytelling roots music. A love for music was sparked early on. “By the time I was in my teens I was starting to play in bands. When I reached 15 or 16 years of age, I was on my way.” He later attended Red Deer College in the mid-1990s where he earned a diploma in vocal performance and business. He released his ﬁrst CD in 1999. Bellamy’s new disc, Five Crow Silver, features the blistering current single Goodbye America. Also a member of the platinumselling band The Road Hammers, Bellamy hosts an array of special guests on the new record including Bobby Keys (The Rolling Stones, The Who, Eric Clapton), Tom Wilson (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings) and Garth Hudson (The Band). “I never set out thinking that this was going to be a ‘guest’ record but it just kind of happened that way. But I was really blessed to have the talent added to this record – it helped me step outside of my genre. I’m taking a bold new move and this is it.” It’s been a whirlwind of success since. He has won over audiences at North America’s most presti-

gious festivals with his energetic, interactive live performances. With extensive time spent on the college and university circuit, he’s also shared the stage with a host of artists including Three Days Grace, Big Sugar, Cheap Trick, the Dixie Chicks, and Dwight Yoakam. Eventually, he hit the road with The Road Hammers (Chris Byrne and two time Male Vocalist of the Year Jason McCoy). The guys made their debut on the Canadian sales chart at number one, melding country, southern rock and simmering blues while chronicling the maverick culture of the open road. His exceptional work with The Road Hammers earned him a Juno for Best Country Recording, four Country Music Awards, and SOCAN songwriter of the Year. The band is on hiatus right now, and Bellamy is relishing the time to stretch himself creatively. After living in Nashville for about 10 years, he’s recently resettled in Canada. Meanwhile, embarking on the new project brought an array of creative challenges his way, and was at times, even just a tad intimidating. But the thrill of seeing this collection of tunes take shape vanquished any hint of concern. “Five Crow Silver was the scariest and most exhilarating record of my career,” he says. “Creatively it pushed me to places I had never gone before in my guitar playing, songwriting, and also in its subject matter. I was also blessed to be able to have so many amazing friends lend their talent to a project that meant so much to me.” Delving back into making music on a solo basis felt odd at ﬁrst. “When you’re solo, you can’t have an ‘off’ day. Everyday has to be a good day,” he says with a laugh. “So it took a little getting used to – getting into the groove of ﬁnding

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my voice again. It’s been really awesome. With this record, I’m much more confident and very excited for this new stretching into new territory.” Recorded at various studios across Canada and the U.S., Bellamy co-produced the disc with veteran producer/writer/mixer Scott Baggett. “He really knew the kind of vision I was trying to create for the record. He knew how to get my thinking onto a disc. And that was the key. He knew exactly how we had to build it.” And while the supporting cast is truly stellar, the main emphasis is still on Bellamy’s hard charging vocals and his unflinching autobiographical look at life, love, music and the never-ending quest for redemption and fulfillment. “Some of the songs I’ve had for a really long time, like Goodbye America, Love Lead the Way and Take Me Back which has been through a number of incarnations,” he said. “Others I wrote fairly recently, such as Victim of My Own Compromise which was a real kind of cornerstone for the record. “How I was feeling when I made this record was that I wanted it to be uncompromising,” adding that he has felt he let go of some of his spirit on his last record. “Sonically I wanted it to be different so this time I was shooting for something tougher, something edgier. I wanted the contents of the lyrics to be my own – not anybody else’s. “It’s new and exciting, and it’s not like a regular country record. It’s the move I needed to make for a long time – I feel like this is the way I sound ‘live’. It’s about capturing that lightning in a bottle and putting it down on a record.” Bellamy has also crafted a suite of songs that draw from all musical genres. There’s the Stones/Faces swagger of You Could Be Mine, the Celt-

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ic rock stomp of Victim Of My Own Compromise and the Neil Young and Crazy Horse white knuckle ride through End Of My Rope. Ultimately, Bellamy has taken all of these musical touchpoints and melded them into his own cohesive musical vision. “Meeting new people and being inspired to write songs and tell stories – I love people, and I love to be inspired by them and tell

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their stories, too. The great thing also about music is that you are never doing the same thing – one day you are writing, the next you are making a record, the next day you are producing someone’s record – it just never gets old.” For more information about the ‘Rural Ride for Dad’ check out http://www.motorcycleridefordad.org/chapters/rural. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Calgary folk-rockers bring ‘spring’ to City Folk-rock group Locomotive Ghost will be performing at The Hideout June 21st in support of their recent release Spring. The Calgary-based group released the ﬁrst in its series of themed 7” vinyl records in April, and has been touring Alberta in support of it since. The entire Seasons project has been undertaken with true ‘DIY’ sensibility. The band themselves completed the recording and production of the album, and have handcrafted merchandise and painted the record jackets themselves.

The project’s ﬁrst single All I Need has received airplay from radio stations across B.C. and Alberta as well as gaining the group the designation of ﬁnalists in X92.9‘s Xposure Contest and the Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Competition. With two conventional albums under their belt, Locomotive Ghost sought a new creative approach to stimulate their next venture. After months of brainstorming, they conceptualized a set of seasonallytied 7” vinyl records exploring the themes of life, love, and the passage of time.

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The project follows a strict schedule with three-month cycles for the creation of each four-song record. The ﬁnancial challenge of multiple releases has also necessitated the group to stretch the limits of their doit-yourself approach. From the home-studio recordings to the hand-painted record jackets, they are completing every possible aspect of the project in house. To mark the release of each 7” record, the group is presenting seasonally-themed events and home-crafted sundries, both done in collaboration with Calgary artist Rachelle Quinn. The series continues with Summer in July. Locomotive Ghost was formed by Mike Buckley, Ben Nixon, and Cortney Osness while they were attending Selkirk Col-

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lege’s music program in Nelson, B.C. The trio instantly connected when a casual jam brought forth a mesmerizing rendition of Neil Young’s Cortez the Killer. They played together off-and-on for nearly a year before focusing on the project and settling on a name (taken from an Allen Ginsberg poem). In 2010, Locomotive Ghost released their self-titled debut which was followed soon after by 2011’s Close Your Eyes and Listen. After relocating to Calgary that same year, the group experimented with several different membership conﬁgurations. Earlier this year, they welcomed local multi-instrumentalist Paul Orton into the fold.

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development into his adult character in an entertaining flashback way. This is a much more humane and realistic Superman, even though we’ve seen this story so many times before. And it’s a definite improvement over the 2006 Superman Returns. There is a good cast too, especially Russell Crowe as Superman’s father and Diane Lane and Kevin Costner as his earthly parents. Amy Adams plays the spunky Lois Lane and Michael Shannon is fine as the villainous General Zod. But the movie goes downhill with the endless special effects in the grand finale battle of good versus evil between Zod and Superman. It’s all computerized images, most of which don’t look real. You might

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as well be watching a video game that someone else is playing as the two antagonists bash each other repeatedly, plowing thru buildings and destroying everything in sight. If you like lots of mayhem and numerous explosions, this is the movie for you. The movie returns to real characters at the end as Clark Kent gets a job as reporter at the Daily Planet, setting up Man of Steel 2. Rating: three deer out of ﬁve

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HOMES & LIVING

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Bringing out the best in hardwood floors I think one of the biggest disappointments in home design is wood. Wood floors or furniture cost a premium price for an item that is prone to scratches, denting and shrinking. This product will fade and discolour and stain at the drop of a hat and it is so high maintenance! Controlled humidity and UV rays, heat and cold all cause this fickle product to change and morph into something we never intended to buy. Purchase something made with an exotic species (not grown in North America) and you will find the colour changes drastic and the product is prone to splitting. So why oh why do we love wood so much? What is it about this fickle

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LEWIS product that makes us drool at its sight? Is it the metallic luster of a well-oiled piece of lumber or do we feel close to nature when we have it in our homes? The sight of a freshly washed wood floor thrills me like no vacuumed carpet ever could and I love the colours and personality that natural wood gives, despite its flaws. Kind of like me….colourful personality with a few dents and dings! The two biggest questions are ‘Will my dog scratch my floor’

and ‘Can I refinish this floor’. Both questions are a resounding yes! Teacup Chihuahua or giant Great Dane, both these mutts will put a workout on your floor unless you make them wear booties all day. The finishes used on hardwood (floors and furniture alike) are brittle and dry to a hard polish which are easy to break through and traditional refinishing involved sanding and re-surfacing. But we have just received a line of oiled hardwood called Woodline Parquetry which is completely fantastic. Wide format boards in colours from Smoked Oak to natural Walnut have a UV cured linseed oil coating that is massaged into the grain of the wood.

This results in a low luster finish that is absorbed, not coated on top. For those of you wanting natural products in your home, this may just be the answer. Yes your dog will scratch it and yes you can ‘re-finish’ it with just regular maintenance. The cleaner that is provided with the product contains the same oils as the finish which restores the luster every time you wash. I was just witness to an eye popping demonstration where sandpaper was taken to the floor then a minute later a miracle oil was applied completely taking the scratches away. No buffing, no sanding, no sticky goopy finish filling your home with chemicals. You have control over your floor’s finish

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for the rest of its life and you can repair minor scratches and scuffs with a simple wipe of oil. Natural and easy is the new name in hardwood; I think the traditional finish of hardwood may be a thing of the past. Clients are wanting a choice when it comes to the air quality in their homes and manufacturers are responding with innovative ways to produce low VOC products. The irony is, hardwood floors used to be oil finished and became far too much maintenance which led to varathane finishes. Hardwood has come full circle and it is very good news for your home. Kim Lewis is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.

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Healthy lawn tips to keep pests and weeds away What’s the secret to a healthy lawn? There are many things that homeowners can do, often without the need for pesticides: 1. Although it may look untidy, leave grass clippings on your lawn when you mow it to provide nutrient recycling. 2. Aerate compacted soil in the fall to help oxygen, water and nutrients reach roots. 3. Over-seed patchy areas in difﬁcult spots. 4. In heavy trafﬁc areas replace grass with mulch or paving stones. 5. Check your lawn for early signs of pests and other problems such as holes caused by small ani-

mals digging for insects. 6. Set your mower so that your grass is 7 to 8 cm high to encourage deeper roots and help fend off weeds. 7. Water infrequently, but when you do, make sure you allow the water to get deep into the soil (about 1.5 cm) to promote deep roots. Over-watering starves the soil of oxygen and invites disease. Apply at least 2.5 cm of water. Put a container on your lawn to measure how much you’ve watered. An empty tuna can is about the right height. 8. Maintain good soil with ample depth and organic matter to prevent problems. 9. If physical control

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD construction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction 780-723-5051. EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS required for oilfield construction company. Knowledge of oilfield lease, road building. Competitive salary, benefits. Safety tickets, drivers abstract required. Fax resume 780-778-2444 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. NOW LOCATED IN DRAYTON VALLEY. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959. WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com

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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 SOAP STORIES is seeking 5 energetic retail sales reps for Parkland Shopping Centre in Red Deer. $12.10/hr. Email Resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com

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PYRAMID CORPORATION IS NOW HIRING! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

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SASK LIVE AUCTIONS July 13, 2013. 1 p.m. - year round home Turtle Lake. 4 p.m. - year round home Murray Lake. 7 p.m. - lakeview cabin Jackfish Lake. Kramer Auctions Ltd., 306-445-5000; www.kramerauctions.com. UNRESERVED COLLECTOR TRACTOR, VEHICLE, ANTIQUE & EQUIPMENT AUCTION. Sat., June 22, 9 a.m., Redwater, Alberta. 1 mile east & 2 1/2 north. Approximately 90 old tractors; 6 cross motor tractors; vehicles, signage, full house. View full listings online www.prodaniukauctions.

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LOOKING FOR A SHOP? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib/ LOW-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. Available at Participating Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254. STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer Sale! Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x20 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

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Building Supplies

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

Garden Supplies

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GORGEOUS SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $45, machine planted, fertilized, mulched. Minimum order 20. Delivery charge: $75 - $100. Quality guaranteed. Crystal Springs 403-820-0961

Misc. for Sale

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EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON

Travel Packages

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GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and cruise west coast grizzly adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this July. Calgary and Edmonton departures. 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com

Tractors

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1997 CASE TRACTOR MX-120. Front wheel assist, power shift, shuttle shift. Excellent condition, all updates including tires. Winter housed heated garage. $49,000. OBO. Call 780-524-3029.

Livestock

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ANGUS BULLS. Large selection of 2 year olds and yearlings. Performance info available, fully guaranteed. Please call 403-742-4226.

Grain, Feed Hay

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2190

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

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Castor Rec Slo-Pitch Tournament July 12, 13 and 14 Guaranteed 4 games in conjuction with Thunderstruck Concert

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Manufactured Homes

Lots For Sale

GRANDVIEW MODULAR Red Deer - Official Grand Opening! Over $300,000 in savings opportunities. Celebrate with us Saturday, July 6 at 7925B - 50 Ave., Red Deer. 1-855-347-0417; www.grandviewmodular.com

15 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS, Vulcan, Alberta. Ritchie Bros Auctioneers. Selling by Unreserved Auction, July 18 from Lethbridge. 25 Bareland Condo Units as 8 lots + 7 single lots. Simon Wallan 780-831-8529; Greg Cripps - Re/Max 403-391-2648; rbauction.com/realestate

NEW & PREOWNED Modular homes for immediate delivery! Take advantage of our Moduline Showhome sell off and receive a $1500 gift card. Offerextended until June 30! www.craigshomesales.com or call 1-855-380-2266 ONE ONLY! 2011 SRI - deluxe ensuite 20’ X 76’ (1520 s.f.), 3 bedroom/2 bath. Liquidating at invoice! Save $12,000. Call now - won’t last! www.dynamicmodular.ca; 1-877-341-4422. OUR BEST SELLING Anchorage plan is only $129,900! 20’ X 76’ with arctic insulation package, oval soaker tub & stainless steel appliances. July delivery still available; www.jandelhomes.com.

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Cottages/Resort Property

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE of Edmonton. All fully serviced lake lots reduced by 25% until July 31, 2013. Suitable for RV/cabin/house or investment. Unserviced lots available for lease. Call 1-800-623-3990; www.elinorlakeresort.com. Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it. Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

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BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

Money To Loan

4430

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

Tires, Parts Acces.

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WRECKING TRUCKS all makes, all models. Dodge, GMC, Ford, Imports. Lots of 4X4 stuff, diesel, gas. Trucks up to 3 tons. We ship anywhere. Call 306-821-0260, Bill (Lloydminster) reply text, email, call; blackdog2010doc @hotmail.com. We ship same day bus, dhl, transport.

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