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Cultural expression COLOURFUL DANCE – The City’s Earth Dance was opened by the Red Deer Aboriginal Dance Troupe this past weekend as Dylan Murray led the group in honouring Mother Earth. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

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Central Alberta sisters relish stint with Rockettes First time in history there have been three sisters in the legendary troupe BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express It’s one thing to work in a field you love as part of a globally-recognized organization, it’s quite another when you get to do it with your family beside you. Just what is that like? Ask the Jantzie sisters, Alison, Lisa and Kristin. All three of the girls, who grew up in Lacombe, are members of the world-renowned precision dance company the Rockettes. Sitting in her parent’s home in Lacombe, Alison, the youngest of the sisters, related what it is like to work with her siblings in such a highly-recognized company. “It’s kind of awesome,” said Alison. “It’s the first time in the 85-year history of the Rockettes that there have been three sisters (within the group).” Alison went on to say having her sisters beside her helps her deal with the challenging world of the Rockettes. She added that rehearsing with 80 dancers, most of whom already know most of the show, can be somewhat intimidating and having her sisters’ support was particularly helpful during her first season with the group. The Jantzie sisters have a long history of dance before the Rockettes as well. Alison said she started dancing at Dancemakers Dance Studio in Lacombe when she was only three years old. She and her sisters continued pursuing dance all through their pre-school, elementary and high school years, said Alison. As the girls got older and more skilled, they began taking more dance classes in different styles. Alison said the more they danced, the more they wanted to continue dancing. “One class led to another,” said Alison. “One day became two days became all week.” Eventually, the Jantzies moved to dancing at Dance Central in Red Deer. To further their dance education, the sisters would also partake in a number of summer ballet dance programs. As her sisters were focusing on ballet, Alison said she ended up

doing the same as she was along for the ride anyway. “I just ended up in the car, so I auditioned too,” said Alison laughing. By the end of high school, Alison, as well as her sisters, had decided to pursue dance as a career. Lisa and Kristin had moved to Japan to dance with Tokyo Disney and Alison decided to attend the Randolph Academy for Performing Arts in Toronto. “There was nothing I wanted to do more,” said Alison. She added that she knew a career in the performing arts would not be easy, but she also knew it was possible and chose to pursue her passion. It was Kristin who ﬁrst joined the Rockettes. She had gone to New York after returning from Tokyo to do an international student visa program. While there, she ended up auditioning for the Rockettes. Alison said that, as her sister tells the story, Kristin did not at all feel prepared for her Rockettes audition. “From what I’ve heard her say, she went to the audition and she wasn’t prepared for what Rockettes really were,” said Alison. “She’ll tell you, ‘I didn’t have the right shoes, I got lost on my way to the audition,’ it was just one of those days.” Still, Kristin got a callback and ended up joining the Rockettes. Alison recalled seeing her sister perform in Kristin’s ﬁrst season with the Rockettes. She said she was overcome by emotion seeing her sister’s beauty and skill on stage with the rest of the group. At the time Kristin auditioned for the troupe, her twin Lisa had also returned from Tokyo and was dancing with the Alberta Ballet. After a couple seasons she moved to working with Royal Caribbean Cruiselines. Eventually, Lisa decided she would also like to try dancing with the Rockettes and after three auditions, was the second of the sisters to join the group. Alison commented on her sister’s perseverance, saying Lisa’s determination was an example of the drive it takes to go far in a dance career.

TALENTED TRIO – From left the Jantzie sisters, originally from Lacombe, Lisa, Alison and Kristin are the ﬁrst trio of siblings in the Rockettes’ history to be performing at the same time.

“It’s just an example of, if they say no once, they aren’t going to say no forever,” she said. Meanwhile, Alison had ﬁnished her program at Randolph and had moved on to working in musical theatre. She also did a stint performing

for Disney on their cruise line. She was the third and ﬁnal Jantzie sister to join the Rockettes and has been dancing with them for three seasons now. Over the summer, the sisters returned to Central Alberta to provide the same experiences

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Winter Inn program not running this year BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Since 2007 the Safe Harbour Society has operated the Winter Inn as a temporary shelter program during the colder months. This year, however, will be different. Due to changes in funding direction and local zoning requirements in the downtown core of Red Deer, the Winter Inn will not open its doors this com-

during the winter months,” said Hoffman. Last year the shelter welcomed 326 different people to the Winter Inn program from November 2012 to April 2013. As it stands, Safe Harbour continues to maintain its 23 beds for sober guests at People’s Place and another 20 beds at the Mats Program to accommodate those under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs. The current provincial

Safe Harbour Society has been and said they will continue to work with the City to develop plans to increase the number of beds as well as diverting people from shelters towards more appropriate options including the ultimate goal of permanent housing. “We understand that the funding will not be available through the Community Housing Advisory Board, for the Winter Inn

program,” she said. “Zoning in the downtown is now in place which precludes our operating in that area, even in churches as we understand it.” She said as an alternative plan they are looking at options that might see Safe Harbour in the position of having adequate shelter beds year-round. But it will take time to see this development. Safe Harbour Society

also works in close partnership with the RCMP, who they call when they cannot accommodate all persons especially those under the inﬂuence of drugs or alcohol, said Hoffman. The RCMP can, in turn, provide shelter for those who are too vulnerable to be outside in the cold winter elements. This is not Hoffman’s preference as it is more costly than if Safe Har-

bour had the appropriate resources to provide the service themselves, she pointed out. Hoffman acknowledges that there are concerns regarding whether all people needing emergency shelter will be served, but said that Safe Harbour Society is ﬁrmly committed to doing the very best they can with the beds and resources they have available. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

“WE OFTEN DESCRIBE OUR SHELTERS AS ‘IN THE MEANTIME’ SERVICES. WE KNOW THAT WE WILL ALWAYS NEED SPACES FOR PEOPLE AS THEY WAIT FOR THE APPROPRIATE RESOURCES THEY SO DESPERATELY NEED.” KATH HOFFMAN ing winter. Kath Hoffman, executive director of Safe Harbour Society, said they are working on alternatives to help alleviate the stresses of not running the Winter Inn, but that nothing speciﬁc is in place at this date. She said it is disappointing to not be able to operate the Winter Inn this year due to its great success and usefulness in the community in the years that it did run. “The operation of Winter Inn from November to April guaranteed that the community of Red Deer had enough shelter spaces for those who needed them

direction is addressing homelessness and is driven to move people to more permanent housing rather than shelters. While Safe Harbour Society recognizes that permanent housing is key, they also know that shelter programs will always be necessary to serve people in emergency situations and keep them safe in the interim. “We often describe our shelters as ‘in the meantime’ services. We know that we will always need spaces for people as they wait for the appropriate resources they so desperately need.”

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Record number of candidates vying for council BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The upcoming municipal election will be the biggest the City has ever seen in terms of the number of candidates running for office. On Nomination Day, which took place on Monday, 30 people filed their nomination papers to formally announce their intention to run for City council and five candidates are vying for the mayor’s chair. In terms of school board there are 14 people running for public school trustee and seven running for Catholic school trustee. Candidates for mayor include William Horn, Cindy Jefferies, Chad Mason, Dennis Trepanier and Tara Veer. Candidates for City council include Jerry Anderson, Bettylyn Baker, Terry Balgobin, Bob Bevins, Buck Buchanan (incumbent), Matt Chapin, Steve Coop, Garry Didrikson, Serge Gingras, Calvin GouletJones, Tanya Handley, Paul Harris (incumbent),

David Helm, Lloyd Erland Johnson, Ken Johnston, Timothy Lasiuta, Lawrence Lee, Dan McKenna, Victor Mobley, Dennis Moffat, Dawna Morey, Lynne Mulder (incumbent), Ben Ordman, Janella Spearing, Troy Wavrecan, Jonathan Wieler, Frank Wong (incumbent), Dianne Wyntjes (incumbent), Darren Young and Calvin Yzerman. Veer said it was an exciting moment to file her nomination papers to run for the mayor’s chair. “I’ve just been really reflecting back on the past nine years of council and it’s been a great nine years and I am so excited and looking forward to the opportunity if Red Deer gives me that mandate,” she said. “It’s an honour to file papers for this office and you run your race and you do the best you can but ultimately the decision rests with the public. “Things have been going well. I have a strong team and a great group of volunteers who have supported me for many, many years and who have certainly stepped it up.

“I can’t ask for the campaign to go any better.” Jefferies added her campaign team has been working hard and she is glad nomination day has come. “It’s one more step along the way and it feels really good,” she said. “I am amazed every day at the volunteers. “A lot of the legwork has been done and we’re out door knocking now and enjoying meeting people in their homes and neighbourhoods. We’ve been connecting and opening up the communication lines.” In addition, Morey, candidate for City council said her campaign has gone well so far. “I think the reception has been absolutely phenomenal. I think people are really wanting to become informed,” she said. Mobley also said it feels good to be an ofﬁcial candidate. “So far everything has been going well. People have been very positive and they like to see a new face and someone who is younger running,” he said. “I’m looking forward to getting out

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IT’S OFFICIAL – City council candidate Janella Spearing hands in her nomination forms for the upcoming Oct. 21 election. there knocking on doors and getting to talk to people.” Buchanan added it is always exciting to ﬁle his nomination papers. “Silly season starts now,” he said. “I am really looking forward to the forums. I love communicating with people and listening to what they have to say.” Lee said anytime he has the chance to participate in the political process is an exciting thing. “I feel like my campaign has some good momentum and has some good legs behind it and only time will tell,” he said. Harris said he is looking forward to the last 27 days of the campaign. “I’m thrilled that people are running and I’m inviting people to have honest conversations about what our community needs because I feel strongly that what we talk about will become our reality,” he said. “I want to see everybody participating and really talking about what matters to them.”

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In addition to the candidates on the ballot, residents will also have the opportunity to have their say on a potential ward system via a plebiscite. A number of election forums are set to be held. A forum at the Golden Circle will take place Oct. 2 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. A forum focused on construction, development and real estate will be held Oct. 9 at the Red Deer Lodge from 6:30 – 9 p.m. A special forum regarding wards versus at-large electoral systems will take place Oct. 7 at the iHotel on 67 St. at 5:30 p.m. A health forum will be held Oct. 10 at the Harvest Centre from 7 – 9 p.m. and the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce forum is set to take place Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Harvest Centre. Two forums for mayoral candidates will also take place and include Oct. 3 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Snell Auditorium in the Red Deer Public Library downtown and Oct. 8 from 7 – 9 p.m. at

City Centre Stage. Meanwhile, candidates for school board also ﬁled their nomination papers on Monday. Running for the public school board are Bill Christie, Shari Hanson, Kerri Kenworthy, Lianne Kruger, Dick Lemke, Dianne Macaulay, Bev Manning, Ben Ordman, Cathy Peacocke, Kurt Spady, Bill Stuebing, Jim Watters, Milt Williams and Raymond Yaworski. Running for the Catholic school board are David Bouchard, Murray Hollman, Adriana LaGrange, Cory Litzenberger, Guy Pelletier, Brandie Towers and Anne Marie Watson. There will be two forums for the school trustees, both on Oct. 8 starting at 7 p.m. The forum for the public school trustees will be held at Hunting Hills High School and the forum for the Catholic school trustees will be held at the Pomeroy Inn and Suites at Olds College. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION Helping kids with cancer We may be nearing the end of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, but it’s obviously a message that bears emphasizing through the year. There have been a number of fundraising initiatives through September to help cover costs of research, and organizers have been busy not only raising funds to that end but also bolstering awareness about the prevalence of cancer in children. Kids Cancer Care has had a number of strategies in place to help spread the word – and these efforts need to be ongoing as statistics show that cancer is the number one disease killing children from age six months to young adulthood. It is the leading cause of non-accidental death in children. The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta reaches out to families during their cancer crisis. The Foundation provides care and support to families at every stage in the cancer journey—from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. Kids Cancer Care is one of only a handful of charities in North America dedicated to ﬁghting the disease on all fronts by funding innovative research in the lab and enhanced care at the hospital, rekindling lost childhoods at camp and creating brighter futures through education scholarships. Meanwhile, the battle continues - childhood cancer also occurs regularly, randomly and spares no ethnic group, socioeconomic class or geographic region. Unlike adult cancers, the causes of most

childhood cancers are still unknown and are not linked to lifestyle and environmental risk factors. The incidence of childhood cancer is highest in the first five years of life, between ages zero to four years old. Among infants, zero to one year old, the most common malignant cancers are neuroblastomas, followed by leukemias and central nervous system tumours. For these reasons alone, it’s vital to support initiatives that fight the disease in kids. Officials with Kids Cancer Care have suggested everything from organizing fundraisers on the grassroots level to texting KIDS CAN to 303-33 to donate $10 for the cause. Childhood cancer is consistently underfunded, accounting for only 3 to 5% of all cancer research funding. It all makes a significant difference - advances in cancer research and treatments have significantly improved the chances of survival for children in resource-rich countries like Canada. And in Canada today, about 80% of children diagnosed with cancer will survive. But sadly, survival often comes at a price. Despite advances in research, 60% of children who survive cancer live with permanent side effects, which may include but are not limited to deafness, blindness, growth issues, motor impairments, cognitive difficulties, heart, kidney and fertility issues, psychological, neurological and endocrine disorders and secondary cancers. To find out more, visit kidscancercare. ab.ca.

Neil Young’s utopian vision of Mother Earth In the 20th century, much of the divide in politics and policy was over how best to create jobs, incomes and keep people from starving – in other words, how to create opportunity as part of the good life. Those on the ‘left’ argued for state intervention and often outright state ownership; those on the ‘right’ pointed to open markets and other elements of capitalism as the superior route to avoiding poorer populations. The outcome of that struggle is well-known; the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the implosion of the command-and-control Soviet Union two years later cratered support for the most extreme forms of state intervention. These days, a policy di-

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MILKE vide often opens up in the struggle to convince large chunks of the public, especially in urban areas with little contact with rural life, not to kill off development. Part of the problem in such an exercise is that not all development comes wrapped in a pretty package. An example comes from folk singer Neil Young who recently ranted against Canada’s oil sands. In a Washington D.C. speech,

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Young said that the northern Albertan oil sands city, Fort McMurray, “Looks like Hiroshima.” Young called the city ‘a wasteland’ and asserted that “The Indians up there and the native peoples” were “Sick and dying of cancer because of this (the oil sands).” The cancer scare claim originates in a 2006 accusation from Dr. John O’Connor. The Nova Scotia physician worked in Fort Chipewyan and alleged that the oil sands were causing an epidemic of cancer in the north. But after three other physicians complained to the College of Physicians and Surgeons about the O’ Connor claim, the college investigated and in a leaked

2009 report about O’Connor said that “Dr. O’Connor made a number of inaccurate or untruthful claims with respect to the number of patients with conﬁrmed cancers and the ages of patients dying from cancer.” Furthermore, in 2010, the Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel summarized its ﬁndings that “There is currently no credible evidence of environmental contaminant exposures from oil sands developments reaching downstream communities at levels expected to cause elevated human cancer cases.” Young’s tirade reveals part of what drives opposition to the oil sands – an aesthetic dislike for their visual appearance. Fort McMurray may not be scintillating but it’s

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hardly a “wasteland.” I’ve been there, as well as to Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their atomic bomb museums. To compare a northern mining town to Hiroshima is cheap demagoguery and displays a profound ignorance about the atomic bomb’s horriﬁc effect upon the Japanese population in 1945. Such comparisons should certainly not be lightly made. Mining for oil is not pretty, but then neither are mines that extract the metals necessary for bike parts, or any industrial activity that requires disturbing the earth to extract some substance. That is really, after all, real life. (It is also transitory – advances in technol-

ogy have greatly improved the reclamation of mining sites.) When artists decry mining, they forget that not every occupation is perfectible or can result in an aesthetic pleasure – be it ditch-digging, setting up a city sewer system or getting minerals and oil out of the ground. Natural gas heats our homes and oil helps transport food to market. Modern-day routine attempts to better the human condition should not be held hostage to some idealistic artists who have a misplaced utopian vision about the aesthetic perfectibility of oil-soaked dirt. Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Councillor Lynne Mulder seeks re-election BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express City Councillor Lynne Mulder will seek re-election next month. “I have decided to run for a fourth term on Red Deer City council because I want

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RDC kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Red Deer College has kicked off the celebrations for their 50th year, and done so in a big way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lovely mural which is a compilation of the past 50 years of the College and how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown and been a part of the community,â&#x20AC;? said Joyce Fox, director of marketing and communications at RDC. The mural is 50 ft. and is a mixture of pictures and text and Fox said it was designed that way so people can wander and look at the changes over the last 50 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This whole thing is bigger than just a mural, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the launch of our 50th year and what it looks like moving forward. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all about the past, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the possibilities for our future,â&#x20AC;? said Fox. Joel Ward, president and CEO of RDC, said the college is doing many things for their 50th, but that they will be incorporated into pre-existing events so it provides the year with a 50th celebration theme. The event unveiling the mural was not a long one, and Fox said it was intended only to launch the 50th year and act as the ďŹ rst public event where the College was announcing that from now on for

the next year there will be things to look forward to. Ward said the mural is a walk down memory lane from 1964 all the way to 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went from a couple classrooms at Lindsay Thurber in 1964 all the way to 2014 where we have a million square feet, 1,800 employees and 75 programs,â&#x20AC;? said Ward. Some of the milestones that Ward said are especially important include the move of the Donald School of Business downtown, the partnership with the City for the Arts Centre, the library which is the only public library on a college campus in Canada and many other achievements. Ward added that RDC has an impact not only on Red Deer but Alberta on many levels. Red Deer College adds to the City on a cultural level because of the Arts Centre and City Centre Stage, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also contribute to Red Deer socially by providing postsecondary education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If people are qualiďŹ ed, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take them. If theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get them qualiďŹ ed and if they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to go to school, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to help ďŹ nd them funding,â&#x20AC;? said Ward. Janice Wing, director of com-

munity relations, made the announcement that the college is working towards increasing the dollar ďŹ gures they are able to provide in student funding through awards and certiďŹ cates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Deer College currently gives out about $700,000 in these funds, but we are targeting growth around that to put it

closer to $1 million. We are working with our donors to make that move,â&#x20AC;? said Wing. Wing said this is an important piece of work because as was mentioned by Ward, part of the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mandate is to say if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to come, we will help you ďŹ nd a way to come. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great opportunity to

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Incumbent Frank Wong in City council race BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Long-time City councillor Frank Wong is campaigning for a fourth term. First elected in 2004, Wong was re-elected in both the 2007 and 2010 elec-

tions. “I enjoy serving the citizens of Red Deer and some of the goals of the last term weren’t even initiated,” he said. “And over the last two or three months, a lot of supporters have been encouraging me to run.

I’ve had a lot of encouragement from supporters and friends.” Wong said if he is re-elected, he’d like to see more commercial and residential development north of Hwy. 11A close to the Queens Business Park. “We have infrastructure

there – we have a transportation network there already.” He said Red Deer is losing out to some of its neighbours in terms of residential development. “People from Sylvan Lake, Blackfalds and Penhold can get to Queens faster

FRANK WONG than people from (the district of) Inglewood.” He’d also like to see better synchronization of the City’s lights. There’s been some improvement, he said. “We bought a lot of new software about three years ago, but we haven’t got them all done. Plus the fact we’ve added about eight more lights doesn’t really help.” Wong’s committee experience over the years includes the Community Housing Advisory Board, the Emergency Management Committee (Alternate), the Environmental Advisory Board, the Governance & Policy Committee, the Municipal Features Naming Committee, the Nomination Review Committee and the Westerner Exposition Board. Meanwhile, Wong said in his talks with residents, he’s hearing about concerns over debt, bike lanes, and council’s capital

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New candidate enters mayoral race BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A new candidate has stepped forward in hopes of being elected to the mayor’s seat. Dennis Trepanier, a resident of the City for 30 years who previously worked at Nova Chemicals for 24 years as an information analyst and records manager and is now a consultant and project manager for oil and gas firms, entered the mayoral race on Monday. “I think the City needs change and I think it needs real change. Honestly, I think all of council needs to be flushed and I think there needs to be new people at all levels,” he said. “I’m really excited to see all of the candidates for council – this is great – but I want more change at the mayor. I’m giving the people another alternative.” Trepanier served as a councillor in Blackfalds from 1992-1995 and also served as deputy mayor for the Town one of those years. “I’ve always loved politics and I have always looked for an opportunity to get back in,” he said. “As a consultant now my time is more flexible.” Trepanier added if elected he would bring a fresh perspective to the mayor’s chair and to council. “My perspective really is to represent the people and to listen to the people. It all really boils down to that. What are people saying? And what do they want us to do?” He added his platform is

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saying and to be a voice for them,” he said. “I’ve been in business, I’ve run million dollar projects and I know how to run a project from start to ﬁnish, from planning to execution, to controlling and monitoring and also closing. “The perspective I want to bring is different,” he said. “I want to look at the next four years as a four-

year project. I’m not a professional politician. “But I think I can bring a project perspective to this – set attainable goals for council to reach in four years and we can look back and say we did that. We addressed crime, we addressed safety, we addressed ﬁscal concerns the City has and we made sure we provided quality services.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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SECOND SUSPECT ARRESTED IN ARMED ROBBERY A second suspect allegedly involved in an armed robbery earlier this month at the West Park Fas Gas has been arrested and charged. On Sept. 20th Red Deer RCMP arrested Eric Ayotte, 29, of no ﬁxed address, in relation to the attempted robbery at the West Fas Gas on Sept. 11 that left a clerk with gunshot wounds to his hand and face. Ayotte has been charged as a party to the offence of attempted armed robbery, Section 344(a) Criminal Code. No other details are being released at this time. He made his ﬁrst court appearance in Alberta Provincial Court on Sept. 23 and was remanded into custody until his next court appearance on Sept. 25th at 1:30 p.m.

RCMP LOOK TO LOCATE VICTIM OF KIDNAPPING Red Deer RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying a victim of a kidnapping that occurred on Sept. 17 at 9:24 p.m.

Several residents of the ENG apartment building, located at 4904 54th St. reported seeing three males, two black and one white, assaulting and a dragging another black male, who was only wearing red underwear, across the parking lot. The assaulted male was forced into a white GMC van and all ﬂed the location in the van. Red Deer RCMP have since recovered the van, however, the victim has not been identiﬁed or located and his well being is unknown at this time. The Red Deer GIS Serious Crimes Unit is investigating this incident and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the victim, witnesses or anyone else who may be involved in this incident. Anyone with information that can assist the police in their investigation please contact Red Deer City RCMP at 403-3435575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit. com.

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Heritage Recognition Awards run Sept. 27 Locals honoured Red Deerians with an interest in learning about the work done locally to preserve and celebrate our history are invited to attend the 2013 Heritage Recognition Awards on Sept. 27 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The awards ceremony will be held at the Pioneer’s Lodge, located at 4324 46A Avenue, followed by light refreshments. The event is free and everyone is welcome. “The City of Red Deer’s Heritage Preservation Committee is excited to honour excellent work in heritage conservation and historic preservation in Red Deer and area,” said Susan Knopp, Chairperson for the Heritage Preservation Committee. “The nominees this year represent the wide range of heritage work happening in the area, from people working to preserve buildings and structures to an art project involving students.” The Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society is nominated for the Historic Markerville Lutheran Church Restoration Project. A small committee took on the task of ﬁnancing, planning and completing the restoration of this century-old church. More than 4,700 volunteer hours of research, fundraising, enthusiasm and commitment resulted in this impressive restoration project. Red Deer County is nominated for the preservation of the ACR Mintlaw Railway Bridge. Built in 1911-1912, the Mintlaw Bridge is the largest surviving railway structure in Central Alberta and the third longest steel railway trestle in Western Canada. Red Deer County’s foresight ensures the long-term preservation of this important historic landmark. Mary Fink is nominated for her leadership in a number of heritage projects, including four years on the Heritage Preservation Committee, and contributions to the Community Mapping Project and Veterans’ Park interpretative signage. Perhaps most importantly, she is being celebrated for her work to preserve the Cenotaph in its original location during the 1980s. Fairview Elementary School, Koinonia Christian School and the Riverside Meadows Community Association are nominated for the North Red Deer Centennial Postcard Project. This fun and educational postcard campaign built community awareness for the 2011 Centennial of North Red Deer and helped students discover the history of their community. The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County sponsor the Heritage Preservation Awards annually. For more information about the awards, visit www.reddeer.ca/heritage. - Weber

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Oilers suite unveiled at Red Deer Regional Hospital BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Oil country came to Central Alberta this week with the unveiling of a newly renovated patient room on the pediatrics unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Tuesday. The room is referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oilers Suiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, due to the large images of Oilers players on the walls, as well as the arena boards surrounding the room that came from the Oilersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stadium still clad with puck marks and scuffs. Aside from having new beds and state-of-the-art heart rate monitors, the room also has ďŹ&#x201A;oor to ceiling separation curtains to provide a higher level of privacy to the kids in the suite and their visiting families. The suite was paid for by donations from the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation through their participation in the Love of Children Golf Classic, held annually in June and organized by the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation.

Jacqueline Brooks, executive director of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, explained that the room is designed to uplift the children who stay there as well as be a fun place to hang out in the midst of their pain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the Golf Classicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception in 2006, nearly $2 million has been raised for the pediatric unit,â&#x20AC;? said Brooks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Love of Children Committee focuses funding on enhancing patient care with items not funded by the government or where there is a desperate and urgent need.â&#x20AC;? In past years, the funds have gone to the purchasing of fetal heart monitors, patient beds, cardiac monitors and an infant care centre. In 2010 the funds were designated to the development of a new common play area, a teen recreation room, complete with modern gaming console such as play stations and Xboxes, and the creation of a donor wall. This year the funds went to the completion of the Oilers suite, where one patient is enjoying his time. For Kaiden Eadie, 15, who broke his foot during a foot-

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Former councillor enters council race BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A former longtime City councillor is looking to get back in the game. Dennis Moffat announced on Monday that he will seek a council seat next month. Moffat was a City councillor for 27 years by the end of his term in 2004. “Looking at the situation that is coming we are going to be blessed with a pretty new council and my thought was they are going to need somebody with

experience,” he said. “I do miss it. I miss the thrust and the debate and everything about council and I still have something to say.” Moffat added the decision to run during this election was not a hard one. “I have time. I have dedication and I love the City,” said Moffat, who has also run the Red Deer Farmer’s Market for a number of years. “I thought why not? I have something to offer and I have a good track record and I’m willing to serve.” If elected, Moffat said there

are some issues he would like to address. “The issue is making people understand what a good City we live in and that nobody is always right but if you make a mistake, own up to it and get it corrected.” Reﬂecting on his time on council in the past, Moffat said he can offer experience to council. “First of all I know what to do – I know how administration works, I can work well with administration and I’m proud of our City employees – they make the things happen. All we do as a council is guide them and

protect the interests of our fellow taxpayers and that is what I intend to do,” he said. “Council used to say I was the one with the common sense and that is what we need is common sense. “My motto is waste not, want not and I think although we have been blessed with councils in the past and we are blessed with a lot of things that councils have done in this City to make this City almost perfect, there have been mistakes made and hopefully this coming council, whoever it is, won’t make any.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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CITY BRIEFS COOKIES PROVIDE A ‘BRIGHT START’ Through to Sept. 29th, Tim Hortons in Red Deer will donate all proceeds from sales of a special smiling chocolate chunk cookie to support the Bright Start program through The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools. The $1 treat helps community programs across Canada in the cities where they are sold, ofﬁcials say.

BATTERY DRIVE SPARKS COMPETITION Red Deer’s annual school battery drive kicked off on Sept. 23, as students across the City compete to collect the largest number of dead batteries and keep them out of the landfill. Hosted by the City of Red Deer and Kerry Wood Nature Centre, the fifth annual competition aims to educate people about the risk of batteries to the environment. Batteries are considered household hazardous waste because they contain compounds such as heavy metals that have the potential to damage landfill liners and leach into groundwater. In 2012, Red Deer students collected more than 4,743 kilograms (10,000 lb.) of dead batteries. By comparison, the 2011 competition collected more than 1,900 kilograms (4,200 lb.) of batteries from 16 participating schools. “Last year was a significant increase over previous years’ efforts,” said Todd Nivens, program coordinator for the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. “The three top schools, G.W. Smith, Annie L. Gaetz, and Holy Family, collected over 3,500 lb. just by themselves.” The school that collects the greatest weight of batteries per capita will win planetarium programming for their school. The battery drive ends on Oct. 18. Residents can drop off batteries and other household hazardous waste for free, year round, at the City’s Waste Management Facility.

ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER PLAN 2012 REPORT RELEASED The second annual report card on the City of Red Deer’s progress on its Environmental Master Plan arrives online, in City facilities, and on newsstands on Friday. Distribution of the ‘Our Environment, Our Role’ Re-

port to the Community is part of the City’s plan to inform residents and partners about the steps being taken to improve our environment. The booklet measures progress made in 2012 on the Environmental Master Plan’s seven focus areas, consisting of water, ecology, transportation, built environment, air, energy, and waste. This year, the document places more of an emphasis on the role of residents in creating a better environment. It highlights tips for actions such as conserving water and energy, and reducing emissions. Coupons are included for savings on mulch and rain barrels, as well as reminders to take free transit on World Car Free Day and check out a Home Energy Audit Kit at the Red Deer Public Library.

ELECTION FORUM TO BE HELD An election forum will take place Oct. 15 from 4 - 6 p.m. at The Hub on Ross St. Mayoral and councillor candidates for the City of Red Deer election Oct. 21 are invited to a forum to present their plans if they are elected. Presented as a Plain Language Forum, this opportunity is to lay out ideas in categories related to services, housing, income security/ anti-poverty, transport and other connected topics. Candidates will offer statements, but most of the time will be set for questions, answers and comments in exchanges with the audience. Written or spoken comments will be organized by topic, with a moderator to help keep on topic and maintain a ﬂow of information. It’s presented in partnership through The Council of Canadians, Central Alberta Residence Self Advocates, Catholic Social Services, Cosmos Freebirds, Red Deer and District Community Foundations and The Hub On Ross.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALISTS ANNOUNCED The Red Deer Chamber of Commerce announced the 2013 Business of the Year ﬁnalists recently. An adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected nine ﬁnalists from more than 40 nominees in this annual celebration of business excellence. In the 1-15 full-time equivalent employees category, the

by Mark Weber finalists are: Babycakes Cupcakery, Stems Floral Gallery and The Coverall Shop. For the 16-49 full-time equivalent employees category the finalists are Carpet Colour Centre - Carpet One Floor & Home, Deermart Equipment Sales Ltd. and IFR Workwear. In the 50 or more full-time equivalent employees the finalists are Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd., Peavey Industries and Red Deer College. Businesses are nominated by the public and Chamber volunteers interview nominees to develop material for the adjudication committee. The committee then picks the finalists and winners. Winners of the 2013 Business of the Year Awards will be announced at the annual gala, to be held at the Red Deer College Arts Centre, Oct. 15.

SPEAKER SERIES SET FOR OCT. 9 David Chilton, a Dragon on CBC TV’s series Dragon’s Den, is coming to Red Deer to headline the Red Deer College’s Donald School of Business Distinguished Speaker Series. The event runs Oct. 9 on the City Centre Stage at 4922 49 St. “I look forward to returning to Red Deer,” says Chilton. “I like to share stories about what I’ve done, where I’ve gone wrong – and right. This presentation isn’t just about ﬁnance.” Tickets to the event are $75 and $35 for students. Ticket prices include the presentation and refreshments. They are available at Black Knight Ticket Centre – www.bkticketcentre.ca or by calling 403-755-6626.

multi-stakeholder workshops being held across the watershed — in Red Deer (Sept. 24), Sundre (Sept. 25) and Drumheller (Sept. 26). The workshops run from 10 am until 3 pm. An online response form, available on the Alliance’s web site (www.rdrwa.ca) will be available for the next month to provide comments on the report. More information is available on the Alliance’s web site (www.rdrwa.ca), by emailing iwmp@rdrwa.ca, or calling 403-340-7379.

ROAD CLOSURE ON VERMONT AVENUE Vermont Avenue has been closed to trafﬁc at 19 St. while crews do curb and paving work. The road closure will be in effect through to Sept. 30, weather dependent. The contractor is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the worksite. Residents are reminded to watch for construction and detour signage, and construction crews. The patience and cooperation of motorists and residents is appreciated.

UNDERSTANDING HEART HEALTH Local residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure are invited to an upcoming information session to better understand their heart health. Heart Wise is a free, threehour group session offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Nutrition and Food Services professionals will share their expertise and guide interactive discussions that can help individuals manage their heart health. Heart Wise will be held Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 1, 6 and Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Bethany Collegeside, 99 College Circle. For more information, or to register, call 1-877-3146997. The session is open to anyone interested in developing a healthier lifestyle and recommended for local residents diagnosed with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, or people diagnosed with risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes or family history.

The search is on for those willing to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories by hosting a Coffee Break® at home, in the community or at work. The Alzheimer Society is encouraging residents to get involved in its annual ﬂagship fundraising campaign and put on a pot of coffee in support of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, which affect more than 46,000 Albertans. Hosting a Coffee Break is fun, rewarding and a great way to bring friends, colleagues, communities and corporations together so the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories can continue to expand and deliver essential programs and services, organizers say. No donation is too big or too small for a cup of coffee, and monies raised stay in Central Alberta. By 2031, the number of Canadians with dementia is expected to increase to 1.4 million. To host a Coffee Break, visit www.alzheimercoffeebreak.ca.

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Experience helped Wyntjes grow as a councillor BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express City Councillor Dianne Wyntjes is seeking re-election and said this past term has given her solid experience to continue to move forward. “It’s a privilege to do the job and service. My first term, from 2010-2013, has given me experience and comfort with the responsibilities. I’ve always had a passion for politics and have enjoyed the work and challenges these past three years. “A great City to live in doesn’t just happen. It’s about vision, ideas, planning, decision-making, review and change as Red Deer evolves. “It would be an honour to continue to be a councillor with my decision-making that builds Red Deer’s future.” She said she has learned many things since being elected to council but one of the most significant learning experiences has come with the City’s bike lane pilot project. “One never knows the full ramifications, impact and extent of a project’s pros, cons and options until the project is completed. I’ve been reminded you cannot please all people, all

“BEING A COUNCILLOR IS MUCH MORE THAN READING, RESEARCH AND MEETINGS. THE BEST PART OF THE JOB IS MEETING AND CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE WHO EACH HAVE STORIES, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS.” DIANNE WYNTJES

DIANNE WYNTJES the time,” she said. “As a councillor you make the decisions with the best information and with the citizen feedback you have. “You want to make the best decision for the community. It’s important not to get discouraged. When you don’t get it right and make mistakes, you dig in and keep working for solutions.” She added despite the challenges, she has enjoyed her role as a councillor as well. “Being a councillor is much more than reading, research and meetings. The best part of the job is meeting and connecting with people who each have stories, experiences and ideas. It’s about working together

with colleague councillors so we can respond and improve. “We all have the same desire to make our City a great community, to live, work, enjoy and grow old. We just have different ideas on how to get there. “Bringing those ideas together, with results, is rewarding.” If re-elected, Wyntjes said there are a number of issues she would like to address in the next term. “I would like to respond to and resource infrastructure needs for our streets and sidewalks. “This was rated the highest priority in the 2013 Ipsos Reid satisfaction survey. It’s important not to fall behind with infrastructure. “In terms of economic development, it’s important to retain and attract business investment that diversiﬁes our economy with jobs, services and additional tax revenue. The

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Riverlands development will be an exciting community for living, business and community space,” she said. “Affordability and keeping Red Deer’s taxes competitive and comparable to our neighbours and Alberta mid-sized cities is also a

priority. So too is managing the increasing costs of utilities.” She added that she would like to also address several provincial advocacy issues that impact Red Deer including ambulance dispatch and the next agreement with Alberta Health Services. “Red Deer should continue to retain the services of ambulance dispatch rather than the province’s vision of centralized services to Calgary. “There’s also the province’s investment in a new court house which will impact City lands, funding

issues such as the Municipality Sustainability Initiative (MSI), and the future of Michener Centre and what that means for vulnerable citizens, the community and land,” said Wyntjes. “There’s the provincial review of the Municipal Government Act and the impact on municipal decision-making. “There is also the issue of dialogue, feedback and ongoing communications with Red Deerians, including face-to-face, surveys and social media engagement throughout the term, not just at the ballot box.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Wedding gala set for Saturday BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express The Wedding Industry Experts Awards Gala is this Saturday and organizers are very happy to see this event in Red Deer. Red Deer has been chosen to be the only Canadian city to host this national and one-of-a-kind event. Cheryl Lockhart, event manager, said this event is a way to show everybody what Red Deer offers. “Red Deer offers services for brides that can compete on a big City scale. We’re not a bunch of rednecks and there are a lot of fantastic businesses here and without their hard work and dedication these awards wouldn’t be here,” said Lockhart. The awards started in Europe about seven years ago and came to Canada two years ago. Last year there were 17 winners from Red Deer and this year it’s expected there will be 33. With 33 winners, Red Deer would be at the top of the ranks with more wins than any other Canadian city. Lockhart said it’s great that Red Deer

has so many competitive businesses as it means there is no limit. “It’s not like we have one florist. We have so many thriving businesses and everybody is putting such huge amounts of work into it that we are able to compete with some of the bigger centers.” Some of the categories in which Red Deer has won include photographer, flowers, floral designer, wedding planning service, event décor, limousine service, disc jockey and cake designer. Winners locally also won on a national scale with Image of Beauty winning for best photographer, hair designer and makeup artist on a Canada-wide scale as well as La Petite Jaune Fleur winning for best floral designer in Canada. Meanwhile, the event is open to the public to attend and tickets are $75 a seat or $130 for a couple. Ticket prices include a four-course meal and entertainment. The last day to buy tickets is Sept. 27. To buy tickets and for more information about the event visit www.eventelegance. co or email info@eventelegance.co. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

ALBERTA HERITAGE SAVINGS TRUST FUND PUBLIC MEETING

Wednesday, October 2, starting at 7 p.m. The Oasis Centre, 10930-177 Street, Edmonton The Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund is a large part of a better Alberta for tomorrow. Find out more at the 2013 public meeting hosted by the standing committee on the fund.

Can’t attend in person? Tune in to • the live broadcast on Shaw TV or • our webcast and online chat at www.assembly.ab.ca You will be fascinated by the sheer beauty and artistry of the early artisans who built these works of art. Many will be offered for the first time in our auction history. The histories alone will delight you. Make an enjoyable experience as you marvel at the beauty of our heritage. Make it a unique family outing.

For more information e-mail committees@assembly.ab.ca or call 780.427.1348 (toll-free: dial 310.0000 first).

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fyi EVENTS A high school art show is currently on display at the Bower Place mall through to Friday. The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at amacaskill@telus. net. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and new members will start in November. Central Alberta Theatre is proud to announce its 2013/2014 theatre season! Butterﬂies Are Free, Steel Magnolias, Cinderella Dances with the Stars, Sylvia, The Oldest Profession, and Looking plus the One-Act Festival. Check with the Black Knight Inn at (403) 755-6626 for dates, times, places and prices. First up, Butterﬂies Are Free will be onstage at the Nickle Studio, Memorial Centre Sept. 26 to Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Book early as seats are limited. 403-755-6626 or online at www.blackknightinn.ca. The Inner Peace Movement of Canada will be presenting talks at the Super 8 Red Deer City Centre, 4217 – 50 Ave. on Oct. 8 and at the Stettler Recreation Centre, 6204 -44 Ave. on Oct. 15. The 90-minute talks are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is $20 plus GST at the door. All are welcome to attend. All aboard - dinner theatre - fundraiser for Benalto Train Station - will offer dinner and play A Bench in the Sun by Say It Ain’t So Theatre Group at the Benalto Community Hall on Oct. 19. Supper at 6 p.m. with theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets $50, available at Benalto Store or call Gloria Murphy at 403-746-5494. The Central Alberta Wood Workers Guild will hold their second annual Wood Working Show on Sept. 28 and 29 from 10

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a.m. to 5 p.m p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre Ce as part of the Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival. Admission free. Aboriginal Showcase runs Sept. 28 at The Hub on Ross. It’s a full day of Aboriginal art and culture events. Highlights include a drum circle, hoop dancing workshop, and a number of performances. On Sept. 29, there are more events at City Centre Stage planned as well including a movie at 1 p.m. called Older Than America and an Aboriginal Art Show and Sale. The Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association is having their Third Annual Art Show and Sale on Sept. 28. It will be at the Pio-

The October recital presents soprano Angela Siemens and pianist Vernon Murgatroyd in a varied program including works of Mozart, Strauss, Puccini. It runs Oct. 3, 12:15 – 1 p.m. Coffee and tea provided by Café Noir. No admission charge (free will donation at the door).

children 10 and under $6. St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church. 3932 46 St. Red Deer. Tickets at the door. For more information, 403-347-2335.

The Parkvale Lodge Fall Tea Craft and Bake Sale runs Oct. 3 from 1:45 to 3 p.m. Rafﬂe, door prizes, silent auction. Admission is $3. Cookie Walk runs Oct. 5 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton St.) Buy a box for $6 and ﬁll the box with your choice of cookies. Complimentary coffee. For further information phone Linda at 403-347-6073.

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A ‘Panel Election Forum in Plain Language’ runs Oct. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The HUB on Ross, 4936 Ross St. Mayoral and council candidates for the City of Red Deer election (Oct. 21) are invited to a public forum to present their plans if they are elected. Presented as a Plain Language Forum, this opportunity is to lay out ideas in a few categories related to services, housing, income security/antipoverty, transport and other connected topics. Candidates will offer brief statements, but most of the time will be set for questions, answers and comments in exchanges with the audience. Sacred Heart CWL Annual Tea and Bazaar runs Oct. 19 at Sacred Heart Church, 5508 48A Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish hall. Admission $5. (Includes lunch). Crafts, baking and tea for sale. Perogy Supper runs Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $11;

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level. It runs Oct. 2 at 11:45 a.m. at the Red Deer Curling Centre. Payment must be received at time of registration. Registrations close three business days prior to the event. Unregistered guests who wish to register at the door will be charged the above ‘walk in’ prices. ACT/UCT, the Associated Canadian Travellers/United Commercial Travellers, Council 1021 Red Deer are 63 years strong and still making history. Do you have a couple of hours a month to share in fun and fellowship that result in people helping people with special needs? Mark your calendars and plan to attend an open house on Oct. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Elks Hall in Red Deer at 6315 Horn St. See how we as a team can make a difference, and ﬁnd answers to the following questions: who are we, what are we, who do we support and how we go about supporting our community. For further informa-

tion regarding this open house, call Marg at 403-342-4211. Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca. Do you love music? Do you like to sing? Please consider joining the Red Deer Chamber Singers under the capable direction of Sharon and Sadie Braun. This adult mixed choir will begin preparation for the 20th Anniversary version of the Renaissance Feast which will be held in late November. The group’s repetoire consists of classical, folk and pop. Practices are held on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton Street, Red Deer. Contact Sadie Braun at 403-3475166 for further information. The Learning Disabilities Association – Red Deer Chapter is accepting registrations for ongoing multi-disciplinary tutoring, one-on-one developed speciﬁcally for learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and other conditions. Contact Jeannette at 403-340-3885 or by email at programs@LDRedDeer.ca for more information. Visit www.LDRedDeer.ca. Central Alberta Singles dance runs Sept. 28 at Penhold Hall. 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 403-304-7440. Additional dances will be held Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 14 and Dec. 28. Perogy Supper - Oct. 17th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $11; children 10 and under $6. St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church. 3932 46 St. Red Deer.

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Week of September 25 - October 2, 2013 Tickets at the door. For more information, call 403-347-2335. Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

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SEMINARS Local residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure are invited to an upcoming information session to better understand their heart health. Heart Wise is a free, three-hour group session offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Nutrition and Food Services professionals will share their expertise and guide interactive discussions that can help individuals manage their heart health. Heart Wise will be held Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 1, 6 and Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Bethany Collegeside, 99 College Circle. For

Zumba Gold is held on Monday mornings from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at the Golden Circle. This is a senior-friendly entry level dance fitness class. A drop in fee of $4.50 applies. The Senior Citizens Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 as well for both of these activities. Tuesday night dances start at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $6 and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-346-4043. Do you have an interest in singing for seniors? The Tony Connelly Singers celebrate their goal by preparing 10 programs each year filled with oldies, newer music, sing-a-long and instrumental highlights with a friendly, easygoing atmosphere. We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, September to June at the Down-town House Seniors Centre and average four to five sing outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. 403-346-7316. Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednesday evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7 p.m. Cover charge $7. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035. Golden Circle Thursday night dances continue from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $7 per person. Everyone is welcome. 403-346-3896, 403-347-

AHS program offers palliative care volunteer training. Central Alberta residents interested in making a difference for patients and their families are encouraged to consider a volunteer training opportunity in palliative care. Palliative care volunteers work within a diverse team of health care professionals who support the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones. Palliative care is any form of medical care or treatment that concentrates on reducing the severity of disease symptoms rather than striving to halt, delay, or reverse progression of the disease itself or provide a cure. Interested individuals must complete 10 hours of education and training

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run for ages 9-12, beginning ng Oct. 15. The group will be facilitated tated by two Master’s level therapists and will incorporate elements of group therapy, psychoeducation and creative activities in order to assist children process the death of a loved one. For information call Jeremy or Kim at 403-340-8995. Living Well with a Mental illness is open to anyone in Central Alberta with an interest in mental health. This includes people with a mental illness, their friends, family members, and the general public. Attendance is limited to 15 participants. To register call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education

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prior to volunteering. Training provides an understanding of the medical care provided in the palliative care process and prepares volunteers for how patients and families may respond emotionally. A palliative care volunteer training course and information session will be held Oct. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 3401 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (3942 50A Ave). Contact the Volunteer Resources ofﬁce at 403-343-4715 ext. 2 to register for training. Free-Up Financial Living workshop – Oct. 19th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to develop a personal spending plan, prioritize ﬁnancial goals and reduce debt. Registration information at www.shalomcounselling. com or phone 403-342-0339. ‘Life after Loss’ is an eight-week grief group offered by Parkland Youth Homes Society. It will be

program staff. This free course 30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 2:51 AM PM is co-sponsored by CMHA, Central Alberta Region, and the Red Deer Public Library.

MEETINGS The Central Alberta Council on Aging is holding their annual general meeting on Oct. 1 at the Golden Circle, starting at 9 a.m. there will be an update on the Central Alberta Cancer Clinic with project leader Mona Udowicz. For more, call 403-343-0767. The annual general meeting of the Memorial Society of Red Deer & District runs at noon on Oct. 3 at the Golden Circle. Lunch is in-cluded. Cost is $15 – RSVP by Sept. 30. The annual meeting is at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Guest speaker is Leigh Baker – Canadian Red Cross – Seniors Abuse Prevention. The topic will be seniors abuse prevention. The meeting is open to the public, and non-members are

welcome. To reserve for lunch call 403-340-3898; 403-3409183; 403-347-2088. There will also be a silent auctiondonated items appreciated. TOPS - Take Off Pound Sensibly. Start the fall season off by joining us and being in shape for Christmas. Meets year round on Thursday at 6315 Horn St. (Elks Lodge) just off Taylor Dr. Weigh-in 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. Drop in for a free evening or call Jo-Anne at 403-347-3939. Reminder to the Celiacs, sensitive and allergic to gluten that we will resume our regular meetings, the second Tuesday of the month @ Sobeys South, 5211-22St, RD at 7 p.m. in the coffee lounge. Come for in-formation on Celiac disease, GF diet, products, support, fellowship, coffee and goodies. The Stettler Celiac Support Group will resume their regular meetings the first Tuesday of the month in the Stettler Hospital boardroom. Call Diane 403742-0903, Val at 403-742-5217. Rocky Mountain House Celiac Support Group has been formed for the RMH and area. Their meetings, the second Thursday of the month in the Library, 4922-52 St RMH at 6:30 p.m., the first meeting being held is Sept. 12. Call Jaclyn 403-8478878, Susie at 403-844-4117. Information for Red Deer and area call Fay at 403-347-3248. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Jo-anne at 403-314-1972. Senior-friendly, low impact ‘dancercise’ runs at the Golden Circle Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ‘Sit and Be Fit’ runs Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 343-6074. Addict in the Family Support Group is a confidential, professionally-facilitated support group. Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.

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Jerry Anderson seeks City council seat BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Red Deer local Jerry Anderson is seeking election to Red Deer City council.

JERRY ANDERSON He was raised on a farm and moved to Red Deer from Rocky Mountain House in the fall of 1987. “I have travelled a lot and seen enough to know that what works in one place doesn’t mean it will work everywhere else,” said Anderson. He has spent most of his life working in the hospitality and transportation ﬁelds and has owned his own retail hobby store and a marketing and promotions company. “I’ve chosen not to put

up election signs or posters all over. People and drivers in particular have enough distractions as it is,” said Anderson. He plans to attend the forums and make himself available to anyone with questions about his stance on issues, but said he is not an “in your face” type of person. He believes the people of Red Deer are more than capable of making an informed decision when they have all the information. His motivation for getting involved in the electoral race came from the prompting of business and personal friends. “They have asked me to run because of my stance on different issues. I have closed my store and now have the time I feel it takes to do the job as councillor. This City is big enough now that I think council is a fulltime job, not something you ﬁt in between your professional and personal lives.” For the future of the City, Anderson said he hopes to see council choose projects that beneﬁt the majority of

the citizens and not just the special interest groups as he feels is so often the case with the current mayor and council. “I’m tired of looking out my front window at kids with a cloud of debt hanging over their heads while playing at the new spray park.” He said the spray park itself is one of the best things the City has done in years and that projects similar to it are what the community needs - not just the special interest projects that favour only a small number of residents. “Politics for most people has no gray area, you either love it or hate it. I think the best part of being on council would be the interaction and working with different people and community groups.” He said unless council listens to what is said by the residents, all they’ve done is waste people’s time. “I was taught a long time ago to pay attention not only to what is said, but to get things done right the ﬁrst time.”

Anderson has served on several community event planning groups including the Alberta Summer Games, Centennial events, and fundraisers. The Red Deer Business

Networking Group is also something Anderson is involved in as a founding member and co-organizer. “I believe my business and life experience along with people skills would

be a big help as councillor. My ability to think outside the box, attention to detail, and the ability to listen and hear what is being said would be my best assets.” kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

CHASING POTTER - The Central Alberta Quidditch Club gathered in Red Deer recently at the Normandeau Activity Centre, where Harry Potter fan Emily Bettenson, 8, and her brother Kessler, 7, played on opposing teams and tried the growing sport for the ﬁrst time. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

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Marking the Anglo-American Peace Centenary From Aug. 28 to Sept. 21 of this year, there have been a series of ceremonies and events in The Hague in the Netherlands to celebrate the centennial of the Peace Palace. This remarkable edifice, one of the most photographed in all of western Europe, officially opened on Aug. 28, 1913. It has since become both a centre and symbol of international efforts towards peace and justice. The roots of the Peace Palace go back to the First and Second Peace Conferences held at The Hague in 1899 and 1907. These conferences reflected a significant growth in international pacifism and an emerging belief that many disputes between nations could be resolved through an international court of arbitration instead of war. A big boost came when Andrew Carnegie, the enormously wealthy steel magnate and philanthropist, donated a huge sum of money towards the construction of a peace palace. In keeping with his strong belief in public libraries as a means of social betterment, Carnegie stipulated that a library be constructed in conjunction with the peace palace. The completion of the Peace Palace and Library in 1913 had symbolic historical importance. It happened on the eve of the centennial of the end of the great Napoleonic Wars, still considered by some as the first global conflict. An international Court of Ar-

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DAWE bitration soon began operations in the Peace Palace. This has since been replaced by the International Court of Justice, which still uses the Peace Palace as its headquarters. While all this work towards world peace and justice took place in Europe, several influential people in Canada, the United States and Great Britain thought it would be fitting to organize a centennial celebration of the end of the War of 1812 and the commencement of a centenary of peace between what was then viewed as the chief Anglo-American nations. The preliminary meetings to discuss how best to celebrate the Anglo-American Peace Centenary took place in April 1912. The concept quickly caught on. It garnered the support of a number of very influential people in Canada, the United States and Great Britain. On Sept. 30, 1913, a meeting on local arrangements for the Peace Centenary was held in the Red Deer City Council Chambers. A steering committee, consisting of Mayor Francis W. Galbraith, H.H. Gaetz and J.F. Boyce was appointed to recruit 20 local citizens

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to sit on an organizational general council. J.F. Boyce, who later became the chief proponent of the Red Deer Public Library, agreed to act as secretary for the local Centenary Committee. Distinguished speakers such as E.H. Scammell and Dr. W. Evan Darby came to Red Deer to speak on the Centenary, as well as the concepts of peace in general. Soon, local groups such as the Valley Centre Young Peoples’ Society were holding meetings to

promote peace and international harmony. On Nov. 20, 1913, a provincial Peace Centenary organizational meeting was held in Calgary with delegates for Red Deer attending. Plans were made for public services of thanksgiving and the erection of peace monuments in Alberta and across Canada. Tragically, in August 1914, the First World War broke out. The plans for the Peace Centenary celebrations, commencing at

Christmastime and extending into 1915, were abruptly dropped. Fortunately, not all the plans were completely abandoned. Three years after the end of the First World War, the International Peace Arch near Blaine, Washington and Surry, B.C. was dedicated in September 1921. It was the ﬁrst international peace arch erected to commemorate a centennial of peace between two nations.

PEACEFUL SITE - The Grotto at St. Joseph Convent on the North Hill with the word ‘Peace’ Red Deer Archives P1932. spelled out in white rocks in front of the Grotto.

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Buchanan seeking another term on City council BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Buck Buchanan is campaigning for his third term on Red Deer City council. Buchanan was ﬁrst elected in 2007 and said his motivation for getting involved was during the 2004 election when one of the major issues was crime.

BUCK BUCHANAN “I was still a member of the RCMP at that time and thought I knew a little about that issue. I was not successful in that election so returned to the Force and retired in 2005,” said Buchanan. He said by 2007 he still felt he had something to offer to the citizens of Red Deer so he ran again and was elected. Buchanan has also sat on two sub-committees with the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and he has intentions to run for a board position for cities under 500,000 people. “My future hopes for the

City of Red Deer include making it even better and greater than it already is.” He said Red Deer’s location is key being between two major centers consisting of nearly 3 million people. “We need to capitalize on this situation to ensure we grow economically. With growth comes many challenges and this needs to have level-headed, hard working people at the table and I believe I am one of those people.” Buchanan said during his time on council he believes they have turned a corner and that they have “Moved the dial in becoming leaders.” He added that he believes the Capital Plan has been one of council’s biggest accomplishments they have entered into and that it has produced many successful outcomes. “No one person does anything by themselves on Council. It takes at least ﬁve people to affect change and I believe our Curling Rink, Downtown School of Business, Centennial projects and Centrium upgrade all contribute to what I feel very proud of for our City.” Buchanan believes local politics is the closest to the people and that when council hears when people don’t like things as a group or as individuals, that they try to work to make things better. “I am a citizen and tax payer, and I take my re-

sponsibility very seriously. I love the city that I now choose to call home and want to be involved and this is one of the ways I can do that.” He said he is now starting to see his ﬁngerprints on various projects and that is very much an hon-

our and he hopes to continue contributing with the support of Red Deerians. Buchanan has been on most boards that the City has representation on including, but not limited to, the Westerner board, the Parkland Airshed Management Zone board, Central

Alberta Economic Partnership, the library board and Crimestoppers. “I have been a co-chair of United Way for two years and last year we raised the largest amount of money for our community and Central Alberta than has ever been raised.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaw.

ADOPT AN AREA STRUCTURE PLAN Bylaw No. 2013/22 to adopt the Red Deer Regional Airport Area Structure Plan. The purpose of this Area Structure Plan is to identify lands within the boundary of the Red Deer Regional Airport to be reserved for future airport-related uses.

He has also volunteered for many things within Red Deer and tries to help in any way he can. He is presently involved with the City’s bid for the 2019 Canada Winter Games which he feels would be a wonderful event for the City. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

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A great place to live, work & grow 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.

GASOLINE ALLEY AREA OFFSITE LEVIES NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on TUESDAY, October 1, 2013, the Council of Red Deer County will consider Bylaw No. 2013/21, a bylaw to provide for the imposition of an offsite levy in respect of lands located within the Gasoline Alley area of Red Deer County that may be subdivided, developed or redeveloped, and for payment of the offsite levy on the said lands.

Police memorial to be held BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express The last Sunday in September is National Police and Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, and this year that falls on Sept. 29. Terry Welsh, retired staff sergeant major from the Ottawa police, and Canadian memorial service coordinator, said it’s an important day. “We have got about three to four thousand police officers marching in front of the Supreme Court up onto Parliament Hill and approaching the center steps towards the peace tower. We have the hats of fallen officers carried on velvet cushions up to the hill and placed on the steps to remind everyone of who we have lost,” said Welsh. Edmonton hosts an event as well. “Some provinces tend to host events during police week which is in May, but many host their events on the same day as Ottawa does.” The events started in 1978 in Ottawa as a result of David Kirkwood’s death. In Alberta, the Provincial Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day was proclaimed by the government in 1999. Each year, the ceremony begins with the Massed Pipes and Drums of Alberta leading the marking law enforcement officers to the south grounds of the Legislature. The names of the fallen are read out loud. The events will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the Legislature south grounds. One name will be added to the list of officers. RCMP Constable James Lundbald will be among the 94 men and women peace officers who have died in the line of duty in Alberta since 1876. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaw WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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.

The public may inspect: - a copy Bylaw No. 2013/22 and proposed ASP - a copy of proposed Bylaw No. 2013/21 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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Volunteering opportunities in Central Alberta For more volunteer opportunities, visit Volunteer Red Deer at www.volunteerreddeer.ca or call 403346-3710.

FEATURED LISTINGS: Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is looking for volunteers to help with the Friendly Visitor Program. Contact Diane Lester at 403-343-6074 ext. 108 or email dlester@goldencircle.ca. Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre is seeking volunteers to lead weekly pediatric kindergarten tours. Tours run from November to April 2014. Time commitment is a mere 2.5 hours once per week. Contact Darci Shave at 403-3434715 ext. 3 or email darci. shave@albertahealthservices.ca. Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre is recruiting volunteers for the Present Trends Gift Shop located at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Volunteers will provide customer service, including cashing, clerking, and lottery ticket sales. Contact Brenda Farwell at 403-343-4715 ext.1 or email brenda.farwell@albertahealthservices.ca. Special Olympics of Red Deer is in need of coaches for its curling, 10pin bowling and indoor soccer programs. Contact Jerry Tennant at 587 273 4672 or email jerry@specialolympicsreddeer.ca.

ONGOING LISTINGS: Adult Literacy Program at the Dawe Library is looking for volunteer tu-

tors 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 Prostebby at 403-3462533 or email lprostebby@ rdpl.org. Bibles for Missions Thrift Store (BFM) is looking for volunteers in a wide variety of areas. We require volunteers to work with our recycling team and train as a cashier. A pleasant personality, discernment and good physical abilities are assets. Both ﬂexible and regularly scheduled hours are available. Store hours are Mon – Fri: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Bob at 403-340-2522. Bethany Collegeside in Red Deer is seeking volunteers for recreation, feeding and pastoral opportunities. Contact Ann at 403-3573702 or email ann.vanhemmen@bethanyseniors.com. Blackfalds & District Victim Support Society needs Crisis Support Workers to provide services 24/7 free of charge. Training will be provided. This is a ﬂexible volunteer opportunity with on-call shifts available - days, evenings and weekends. For more information or to request a volunteer application form please contact Gloria Derksen at admin@victimsupport.ca or 403-885-3355. 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 at 403-346-

1241 or email leigh.baker@ redcross.ca. Canadian Cancer Society is seeking leadership volunteers to organize and implement annual special events. For more information call the Society at 403347-3662 or email reddeer@ cancer.ab.ca. 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 translators/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 a passionate person who would be interested in being a Vision Mate, to be matched with someone with vision loss in your area to help with everyday activities like running errands and going for a walk. Training would be provided. Must be physically able to walk for up to an hour at a time. Contact Wody 403-346-0037 or email wody. bergquist@cnib.ca. Extendicare Michener Hill is looking for volunteers for various positions i.e One to One Social Visitor, Meal Hour Assistant, One on One Leisure and Recreational Visitor and Rehab Support. For more information contact Angie Judson, volunteer coordinator at 403-348-0340 (ext.

214) 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. Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is 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. Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Waskasoo Environment Educational Society are looking to recruit volunteers to help with occasional special events, front desk support, computer work among

other opportunities. We offer a friendly supportive working environment and somewhat ﬂexible hours! Please contact the volunteer coordinator Marg at 403-346-2010 or email marg. harper@waskasoopark.ca. Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, Red Deer Chapter is seeking tutors for tutoring high school math, ESL and French. Contact Prog r a m s @ L D Re d D e e r. c a or 403-340-3885 or consult their website www.ldreddeer.ca Lending Cupboard of Central Alberta is seeking volunteers to commit to one, three-hour shift per week, morning (10-12:45) and afternoon (12:15 – 3) shifts. Duties vary from cleaning equipment, helping clients needing equipment, warehouse and phoning. Visit our web site at www.lendingcupboard. Michener Services has many volunteer positions available like Window Shopper, Outdoor Adven-

turer, Tech Savvy & News Worthy, Animal Lover and Crib Expert. 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 403342-9100 or email jympa@ rdpl.org for further details and to sign up. Red Deer Arts Council is looking for volunteer communications personnel. If you are interested, you may contact Diana Anderson at 403-348-2787 or email at info@reddeerartscouncil.ca. Red Deer Regional Health Foundation needs volunteers to help at the fundraisers held by RDRHF. Duties include clerical support, displaying silent auction items, taking registrations and more. Contact Kate Oatway at 403343-4773 or foundation@albertahealthservices.ca.

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Red Deerians join in Earth Dance celebrations Photos and story by Jenna Swan

SHADOW DANCERS – Not only did the members of the Red Deer Aboriginal Dance Troupe light up the ﬂoor, but their shadows danced beside them as the sun beamed down.

oss St. was alive and well on Saturday afternoon, as around 300 people gathered for the Earth Dance celebration. The global peace party was held in 60 countries and more than 500 cities across the globe. Highlighting the event was the international prayer for peace, in which citizens across the world became one community as they simultaneously spoke a prayer throughout their nations. For Red Deer, this meant the prayer was said at 5 p.m. and was spoken ﬁrst in English and then again with each line in a different language by members of the community. Opening the ceremonies was the Red Deer Aboriginal Dance Troupe who said a prayer to bless the ground the Earth Dance was being held on. This included a ‘circle dance’ as well as an ‘owl dance’ that had everyone up on their feet and moving. Following the dance troupe, a community yoga session was led in which everyone practiced in Veteran’s Park. Everyone was then invited to dance in the streets to local music.

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FLEX TIME – Solene Lamoureux, 10, practices yoga during the community yoga portion.

PRAYER CIRCLE – Members of the community join hands in a circle dance that included almost 100 people.

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TO THE BEAT - After the festival ended, attendees were invited to dance on the street in the name of peace to the music of local artists. Carl Brockman took the opportunity to dance with his granddaughter Sadie Aln, 5.

POSTER OF LOVE A poster decorated by Earth Dance attendees spreads the message of peace, love and leadership.

YOGA LOVERS – A community yoga class was held during the Earth Dance, in which about 50 people practiced the ancient Hindu tradition together, including Jeff Williamson and his two sons Jeremy, 7 and Andre, 4.

PEACE PRAYER – A group of individuals from over 10 countries stands on the podium in Veteran’s Park where at 5 p.m. this past Saturday citizens all over the world in 60 countries and more than 500 cities said the exact same prayer for peace together.

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Exploring the historical and modern wonders of Boston Imagine a beautiful city steeped with historical venues alongside gleaming skyscrapers and you would be visiting this beautiful New England city. Boston lets you step back in time to the days of early America. Boston was established by the Puritans in 1630, and much of the city still reﬂects the original layout. The city is home to a number of historical events that played an important part in shaping the United States, including the Boston Massacre and the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere. As a bustling sea port there is an abundance of fresh seafood served in small take out kiosks to high end elegant restaurants. A number of quaint streets with boutiques and outdoor cafes housed in historical brownstones are there for every taste and budget. The most popular shopping area is Newbury Street. Boston is an easy walking city with all the historical sites

marked clearly and most are within walking distance to each other. There are a number of companies that offer guided tours of the Freedom Trail. If a self guided tour is your preference, start in Boston Common and follow a line of paint and red bricks that will guide you through the 16 historical sites many associated with the American Revolution. Plaques and markers along the way will provide information on each site, however, for the history buffs a guide book will provide more indepth information. The Freedom Trail takes visitors to historical sites such as Granary Burying Ground which is the ﬁnal resting place of patriots such as Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and the victims of the Boston Massacre. Further on the trail you will visit sites including the First Public School, Old South Meeting House, where Bostonians waited to hear whether three ships would be turned back to England

with their cargo of tea. Along the trail you will visit the Old North Church where lanterns were hung to signal Paul Revere that the British were setting out by boats and not by land. Revere’s house is a must see. In the heart of the city is Boston Public Garden. Take a ride on the Swan boats in the lagoon and then head towards the children’s area to a 35-ft. area of cobblestones and the bronze statues of a mother duck and her eight ducklings entitled ‘Make way for the Ducklings’. These statues pay tribute to the book by Robert McCloskey’s book by the same title. Across the street from the Public Garden nestled amongst the Victorian homes is the original Cheers of TV fame. While in the north end of Boston stop into one of the many Italian bakeries to have a pastry. Mike’s pastries was our favourite, this is a bustling pastry shop with friendly staff and delicious, fresh and authentic cannoli. This area is one of the oldest neighbour-

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True blue rock shines through in B.C. band’s tunes One Bad Son keeps their unique sound raw and powerful on latest CD BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Vancouver-based rockers One Bad Son head to The Vat on Oct. 4. Singer Shane Volk, drummer Kurt Dahl and guitarist Adam Hicks ﬁrst joined forces in Saskatoon back in 2004 to form the group - described as an ‘honest to goodness rock band that occupies a world of its own.’ They’re on a national tour this fall. “We’re deﬁnitely excited to get back on the road, though it feels like we haven’t left,” said Volk. “Opening across Canada for Crash Karma is going to put us back in some of our favourite Canadian cities as well as exploring some we haven’t visited yet. “It’ll be a grueling tour, which is what One Bad Son does best and we’ll be crossing the country a personal record of four times in one tour.” Looking back to the band’s inception, the guys had moved into a house together, spending every moment jamming and building up a catalog of songs. They released This Aggression Will Not Stand in 2006 and Orange City in 2007. But it wasn’t until Adam Grant joined on bass in 2007 that One Bad Son was truly complete. The band’s reputation for tight musicianship and explosive, unscripted live shows spread through word of mouth and before long the group was playing to sold-out venues in its hometown and embarking on a string of national tours. The friends relocated to Vancouver in 2011. It was a bold move, considering their loyal following in Saskatoon. And after a few months of steady gigging, they won over a new legion of fans and inked a record deal with 604 Records which released the band’s latest self-titled CD in September of last year.

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BACK TO BASICS – Vancouver’s One Bad Son performs at The Vat on Oct. 4. This collection, produced by Default drummer Danny Craig, is a culmination of everything the band has achieved in the past eight years. “He really helped us reﬁne our writing process,” explains Volk of Craig’s contributions. “He took what we were doing, and brought us into the professional writing game – getting our heads around better writing arrangements, how to take the good ideas we had and turn those ideas into great songs. That’s what I would credit Danny with the most.” Volk didn’t really get into performing until he was around 21. He studied drama in university for a year before opting for music as a full-ﬂedged career.

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City gears up for Alberta Culture Days Arts-oriented activities set for the weekend Red Deerians of all ages are invited to attend the numerous community events taking place the weekend of Sept. 27 in honour of Alberta Culture Days. Activities will take place across the City, including art shows, ﬁlm screenings and theatre at Red Deer College’s City Centre Stage, an Aboriginal showcase at the Hub on Ross, a dance extravaganza at the Scott Block, and arts activities and displays around downtown, Pioneer’s Lodge, Sound House, Ten Thousand Villages and more. This year, Red Deer was selected by the Province as one of ﬁve feature sites for the annual province-wide celebration of culture, and the Red Deer Arts Council received a grant of $20,000 to organize festivities. The weekend of events is presented through a community partnership between the City of Red Deer, Red Deer College and the Red Deer Arts Council and its member organizations. As mentioned, highlights include events on Red Deer Colleges’s Mainstage, City Centre Stage and in downtown Red Deer. On Sept. 27 on the Arts Centre mainstage, Tree House Youth Theatre presents I Met a Bully on the Hill. More than 1,000 children from Red Deer elementary schools will be in attendance throughout the day for exclusive performances of the Tree House production. Calgary pianist Allen Reiser performs on the Arts Centre mainstage that day as well, at 8 p.m. In cooperation with the Alberta Piano Teachers Association, Reiser will be presenting an all-Chopin recital. Audiences will enjoy what critics still call the

‘matchless genius’ of the Polish-born pianist and composer who wrote music and performed in the early 1800s. Well-known throughout western Canada, pianist Allen Reiser has been guest soloist with the Symphony Orchestras of Calgary, Victoria and Montreal as well as with various other orchestras in Canada and in England. Tickets are available by visiting www.bkticketcentre.ca or by calling 403-7556626. On Sept. 28, starting at noon, members of the public are also invited to enjoy art work on display throughout the weekend at City Centre Stage. The gallery will feature ‘Our Back Yard – the People and Landscapes of Central Alberta’, an art exhibition by Larry Reese. Art from RDC’s permanent collection will also be on display. Admission is free to the public. There will also be a couple of ﬁlm screenings - The Long Road and Mapping Creativity – scheduled for 12:30 and 3 p.m. Both ﬁlms, which have landed critical acclaim, were brought to the screen by local Red Deer College instructors as well. Red Deer College’s Motion Picture Arts program presents Larry Reese’s Mapping Creativity and Lori Ravensborg’s The Long Road. The Long Road tackles tough subject matter about the choices people have to face at the end of life and how those choices bring families together and pull them apart. The story focuses on an Alberta farmer who tragically loses his wife of 41 years. When the adult children reassemble at their fam-

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ria Bello play a married couple that are friends with Viola Davis and Terrence Howard. The two couples are celebrating Thanksgiving together when their young daughters disappear. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a detective on the case and soon helps capture a simple-minded suspect (Paul Dano), who was driving an RV seen near where the girls disappeared. However, there is no evidence to hold him and the police release him. But Jackman, desperate to find his daughter, thinks he’s guilty, kidnaps him and tortures him. Meanwhile an obsessive Gyllenhaal is closing in on another suspect. That’s about the first half of the movie, and it gets better still. This intelligent film is under the sure hand of

celebrated Quebecois director Denis Villeneuve (Oscar-nominated Incendies). While some scenes are unpleasant, this film doesn’t revel in the unpleasantness like so many films these days. There is excellent acting too, especially from Jackman and Gyllenhaal. This reviewer is not sure the plot completely holds water, and there’s a certain bleak and depressing atmosphere, but this is a good one. Rating: five deer out of five

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diet based more on ‘single ingredient foods’: steak, chicken, eggs, ﬁsh, vegetables, grains and then avoiding sugar, is the best way to avoid insulin resistance. Which, according to this latest research, may in fact be what is causing weight

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Natural ways to prevent and treat fragile bones What causes the holes in Swiss cheese? I’m sure the Swiss know the answer, but I don’t. I do know what makes holes in bones, causing osteoporosis. Today millions of North Americans are taking prescription drugs to treat this devastating disease. But there’s a safer, natural remedy, BioSil tm, to prevent ‘holey’ bones. The ﬁgures are frightening. Studies show that one in four women and one in eight men over age 50 have osteoporosis. And with an aging population we can expect more cases in the years ahead. Who develops this crippling disease depends on several factors. Genetics plays a role in certain families. So does being thin, small boned and of white or Asian ancestry. Smokers, those who take three or more alcoholic drinks a day and patients who require corticosteroids to treat asthma or arthritis are at increased risk. Osteoporosis, a silent killer, results in fractures of the spine, hip and wrist. A fracture can also occur with the speed of lightning from a forceful hug, or a sneeze can suddenly break a rib. Osteoporosis can result in chronic pain or life in a wheelchair. Professor T.D. Spector, a leading bone researcher of St Thomas Hospital in London, England, reported at the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research that low dose choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA), a form of silicon, plays a major role in building strong bones. In his study 184 women with either osteopenia (early osteoporosis) or osteopo-

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Farm Work

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PENCHECKERS, Hospital Staff, Feed Truck Drivers. Immediate permanent, full-time positions available. Wages are negotiable and will commensurate according to qualifications and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benefit package. Will train the right candidate. Fax resume to: Duke Joy - JBS Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231. No telephone inquiries. TRENCHUK CATTLE CO. has positions available at their Feedlot in Smoky Lake. Laborers/feed truck drivers $17-24/hr. Class 1 truck drivers/cattle haulers $23-30/hr. Pen-checkers $20-23/hr. Mechanically inclined $25-30/hr. All the above dependent on experience. Fax resumes to 780-656-3962 or email awbad5@yahoo.ca; Call William @ 780-656-0052.

Oilfield

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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.

Oilfield

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Oilfield

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Professionals

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Sales & Distributors

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Truckers/ Drivers

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CLASS 1 WINCH TRACTOR DRIVER required for Whitecourt, Alberta company. Fax abstract to 780-778-2918. For more information call David at 780-778-0422. FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross $18 - 20,000/month. 1-800-917-9021. TRUCKING/MIXED FARM Operation requires full-time Class 1 Driver. Cattle hauling, water hauling, and logging. Includes some shop duties. Competitive wages, year round full-time employment. 780-656-0053, Michael.

Business Opportunities

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Sales & Distributors

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CLOSE CALL - The Red Deer Rebels kicked off their season home opener this past Saturday, in which they won against the Kootenay Ice 6-3. Connor Bleackley of the Rebels made it past Kootenay Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Ice’s Landon Peel for an attempt on goal.

Nine man football resurfaces in Innisfail BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express A return to the past with the future in mind might be a good way to describe the current football program at the Innisfail Junior/Senior High School. Nine man football is making an appearance, decades after arriving for the first time and a couple of years following the collapse of the 12 man program which began in 2003. “After the first year of having 50 bodies we were always playing the numbers game. So we’d have 22, 24, 25 people and it’s tough to do that with 12 man. You get injuries and stuff like that,” said coach Trevor Wooff. Last winter some of the players who were with the team in its final year took it upon themselves to canvas the school

population, recruiting players for football. The next step was to approach the coach and lay out their idea to rekindle the excitement surrounding the game. “So we got about 30 or 40 guys who showed some interest and we had a spring camp and we basically said if we have 20 or above we’ll play nine man. If we have above 25 or 30 we’ll look at 12 man.” They didn’t get the numbers for the 12 man program but there were 22 players interested in the game to move ahead with an application to play in the Mountain View Nine Man Football Conference which welcomed the Cyclones with open arms. The ﬁve team league includes Didsbury, Sundre, Carstairs and Drayton Valley with the season wrapping up near the end of October. Players can be drawn from Grades 9 to 12 who are under the age of

18 as of Sept. 1st each year. The Cyclones opened up against a team from Edmonton which won the league last season but has since run into some financial difficulties and folded operations. “It was good though, we had the usual first game jitters and mistakes but we ended up winning 12-7,” said Wooff. Because the Cyclones had played in the 12 man league earlier there was plenty of equipment and uniforms to go around which has never been an issue for the Innisfail football team. “When we started out in 2003 we had huge community support and we had 55 guys. I originally bought 50 sets of equipment and then I ended up turning around and buying another 10.” The players come into the nine man game having played 12 man through the In-

nisfail peewee and bantam system so there is a little adjusting to be done in order to be competitive but football is football and this brand does allow for more ﬁeld to play with having six fewer bodies out there. There is also a bit of a learning curve for the players and coaches as to what can and can’t be done under the rules. “The team we played last week gave us a lot of different looks (alignment) and we said ‘Hey, we can do that?’,” he laughed. He says now he spends plenty of time on the Internet and talking to people about nine man football and learning what can be done on the ﬁeld. The main thing with this program is to see it take hold, grow in interest and expand at some point but for now it’s all about having fun, he said. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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RDC Queens hockey gears up for season The team goes up against Grant MacEwan in opener set for Oct. 24th BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express A trip to the ACAC ﬁnal last season was good experience for the Red Deer College Queens hockey team, losing the title to NAIT but the girls are anxious to repeat that experience, ending it with a better result. “Our goal is to be the best team we can be in late February and early March and take it from there,” said head Coach Bob Rutz who takes over the position from Trevor Keeper. He inherits a team with some solid veterans returning including team captain Rachel Hoppins, ﬁfth-year forward Laura Salomons and all-star goalie Camille Trautman who is entering her third year. Rutz says all of them have helped him in making the transition from coaching male hockey to the female game. “They’re really respected in the room and it’s helped make my job easier,” he said. “I’ve got a lot of help before I even step through the door.”

‘OUR GOAL IS TO BE THE BEST TEAM WE CAN BE IN LATE FEBRUARY AND EARLY MARCH AND TAKE IT FROM THERE.’ BOB RUTZ A mobile defense and strong goaltending are keys to the Queens’ success this year, he said. Those strengths were recently put to the test in a two game exhibition series with the University of Saskatchewan and the coach liked what he saw from his players against a team which plays in a league above the ACAC level. “Five on ﬁve we were right there. We can skate really well and I think we can compete.” Rutz likes the fact he has three solid lines with a bit of scoring sprinkled throughout and a fourth line which is solid defensively. “I think we’re pretty balanced. I haven’t seen the rest of

the ACAC,” he said. The biggest hurdle facing the Queens would be keeping everyone motivated through the dog days of January and February, he said. “I don’t think there’s any issues with regard to work ethic and commitment. They love this program, they love coming to the rink.” Scoring goals is another aspect of the game Rutz feels the Queens need to be better at than the other teams in order to be very successful. Getting pucks and bodies to the net is something Rutz says he has preached from day one to his charges and 15 goals in three games against Midget teams is some proof the lessons are being learned. “We also scored three goals against a CIS goalie in Saskatchewan,” he said. “But if we can put the puck in the net and be good on the power play I think we’ll be a real tough team to play against.” The Queens open their season Oct. 24th when they host Grant MacEwan. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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next generation of Jays like Goins, Gose and Pillar take a shot? Maybe it’s time to get something for Jose Bautista while he is still a force and cut loose J.P. Arencibia. Even though Adam Lind has come through with a solid season is his time as a Jay passed? What about Dickey and Johnson who make about $18 million a year between the two of them? Time to scratch that experiment? Does John Gibbons get a pass as a manager who took a team with talent and stayed in the A.L. East basement essentially all year long? There will be plenty of questions asked in the coming months and the Jays faithful are hoping AA has the answer this time around. Or maybe his time in Toronto is over?

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HOMES & LIVING

NEO-CONSERVATIVE - This energy efﬁcient and environmentally-friendly Riser show home in Blackfalds features a neo-conservative design.

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Some tips for getting rid of the ‘blahs’ I have to admit, it has been a rough week.

Kim

MECKLER Circumstances and my own head are getting in the way of my creative abilities and even writing this article has been a ‘job’ that I have been pushing to the end of the week when it is usually a joy for me to write. I have written before that stress inhibits our creative ﬂow and this week I have experienced this phenomenon ﬁrst hand. What is the prescription for the

‘blahs’ - not to be confused with the ‘blues’ which is a far more serious issue. Nope, just the blahs – change in season and weather, temperature and dark mornings contribute to the feeling of ho hum-ed-ness. Knowing that this is not a productive place for a person in my creative line of work to be in, I took (almost) immediate action. I gave myself a Wednesday which means I slugged and whined for Monday and Tuesday and by Wednesday I had a list of what needed to be accomplished – things certain to chase my blahs away. I began with walking my dog, this always cheers me up and lifts any stress away. After our walk I gave him a

bath, scrubbed him white and enjoyed many snuggled moments in his soft clean fur. During the day I tackled the big linens - blankets and throws, giving everything had a spring fresh smell which combats the look of decay I see outside my window every morning! I also bought amazing smelling hand soaps for my bathrooms to grab a quick pick me up, besides it’s the perfect time of year for my favourite scents of spicy pumpkin deliciousness. Some women bake or clean the blahs away, I’m more of a look and feel sort of person. If I have wonderful fresh blankets, a clean dog and new soap or shampoo in my home that is more than enough to lift my spirits.

There is something in those small details for me that allow me to relax and enjoy being at home, much like organizing a sock drawer or spring cleaning will do for some people. Now don’t get me wrong; I love a clean organized home but I love the ﬁnished product – not the steps to get there. Cleaning my house deﬁnitely does not leave me feeling refreshed and I leave that task to the experts but like most of you I spend a few hours tidying up before she gets here! The other bit of therapy I recommend is your home on wheels, show some love to your car and you will be amazed at how much lighter you feel driving from place to place. I used a few hours on Wednes-

day to dust and shine up my vehicle, get the oil changed and run it through a car wash. Today when I jumped in to go to work I just smiled, took a deep breath and headed into my day feeling very refreshed! Sometimes the small tasks can help with your mindset as much as or more than a large, daunting task. Freshen up and put a new shine on ho-hum items that you look at every day – you will be amazed at the lift it will give your spirits! New tea towels, a fresh tube of lip gloss, a hot new nail lacquer shade or a heavenly scented soap – you deserve a little boost! Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.

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Get ready for a clutter-free fall and winter As the cold weather approaches and the days get shorter, Canadians start to spend more time indoors and get-togethers move from patios to living rooms. As a result, living spaces can become cluttered and less appealing. In order to keep living spaces comfortable and manageable in the colder seasons, it’s time to rethink seasonal storage. RONA experts say we tend to underestimate spaces in our homes. Reorganizing will optimize the potential of different rooms, especially before the winter arrives. Here are three ways to maximize space in your home for the colder months: Patio furniture - if you don’t have enough space to store your patio furniture indoors, a cover will protect your furniture as the temperature drops. Some covers are made to cover the entire patio set and some are tailored for individual items. Make sure to tie them tightly so that they do not get blown off by strong bitter winds. Finally, cushions and

fabrics should be completely dry before storing them, preferably in your basement, garage or shed. With some items, you may have to ask yourself: should this be stored? Could it be stored somewhere closer to where I need it? For example, you may want to keep your BBQ close to the house, so you can enjoy year-round barbequing. Just make sure to protect it with a good cover. And since it gets dark earlier in the fall and winter, why not add some exterior lights to improve your cooking experience? Garage storage - a garage is one of the most versatile storage spaces available in a home. Start by determining how much space is needed for your vehicle, and then optimize the rest. Vertical storage modules are ideal since they allow you to maximize the vertical space that is typically unused. Peg boards and hooks are versatile and ideal for keeping items such as shovels and hoses separate. Seasonal sports equipment can be organized in wall-mounted shelves and

non-perishable goods in bins and plastic totes to keep them safe from insects and other animals. For

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large or unusually shaped items that cannot be set into the wall, consider under-ceiling or suspended storage. Shed - if you don’t have space in your basement or a garage to improve your home storage capacities, building a shed could be a

practical investment. To determine what size of shed you need, evaluate what items you want to store. RONA experts can help you chose the shed that will ﬁt your needs, or even help you build a customized one. If you already have a shed in your backyard,

think about a system that will help you ﬁnd what you need quickly, no matter the season. Pegboards, hooks, shelves and storage boxes can be handy to get organized. Use these tips to simplify your life and enjoy the upcoming seasons.

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Housing in and around Red Deer is an ever-changing market and there are a ton of resources geared to help people manage the trials and tribulations of building, buying or selling a home. The Realty Experts Group helps people manage their way through the process by putting on a bi-annual seminar for buyers and for sellers. The home sellers seminar will be hosted on Oct. 9 and the homebuyer seminar on Oct. 7. Both seminars run at the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. “At the homebuyer seminar we have realtors and a mortgage broker and a home inspector as well as a real estate lawyer. At the home seller seminar we will have all the same plus a home stager,” said Nicole Maurier, an associate at Realty Experts Group. The seminars are designed to provide education to the public in either the process of buying or selling a home. Maurier said a variety of ages attend from ﬁrst-

time homebuyers to baby-boomers who have lived in their home for 30-plus years and are looking to down-size. These seminars have been running Red Deer for 12 years and run in both the spring and the fall. The cost to attend is $35 but all proceeds go to Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School to help facilitate programs there. With a growing population there are always new housing starts to consider as well when buying or selling a home, ofﬁcials say. In Red Deer alone, residential building permit values in the month of August were just under $9 million and spanned over 145 permits. This is an increase over August 2012 where 102 permits were issued valued at just under $7 million. To the end of August 2013 in Red Deer there have been 892 residential building permits issued valued at over $71 million compared to the same time frame in 2012 where 845 permits were issued valued at $84 million. To register for the Realty Experts Group homebuyer or seller seminars call 403-3421059. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

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A homeowner’s checklist for fall and winter The fierce winds and fluctuating temperatures of an unpredictable Canadian winter put a strain on every household. There’s little wonder that autumn becomes a frenzy of renovations, upgrades and last-minute projects. But before any of those changes take place, an equally important step in winter preparation is the completion of any end-ofsummer maintenance. According to RONA experts, “Transitioning into winter isn’t just about getting ready for the cold season. It’s about wrapping up the summer and getting organized. Remember your end-of-summer chores to keep your house beautifully preserved for the next warm season.” Here is your checklist for three key areas of your home: Doors and windows: • Keep your home’s heating system in good shape and your heating bill down by addressing any leaks and holes that create drafts in your home. • Replace the weatherstripping and caulking where needed around doors and windows as these are key areas for heat loss during the winter months. • For older doors and windows, consider upgrading to energy efficient options that will create a tighter seal. If you have an older home, a professional can do a blow-test that may be beneficial for helping to identify problem areas. • Run water through your gutters to see if it comes smoothly through the downspouts. Any clogs should be removed before the water backs up and causes damage. Leaks and cracks can be repaired with a fresh bead of caulk. Also, check each piece to make sure it is secured tightly to the building. Pipes: • Remove, drain and store all outdoor garden hoses. • Turn off all exterior spigots so that water left in the pipes does not freeze and break the pipes. • Consider replacing spigots with freeze-proof faucets, particularly if your home is older. • Wrap pipes in foam to insulate them. Machinery: • Don’t forget to clean and maintain tools such as lawnmowers and other motorized tools. Some lawnmowers have a new feature

on the hood where you can attach either a garden hose or a pressure-washer so that it will clean the clippings off from underneath the hood. • Take time to ensure that your household is equipped with sufficient shovels and de-icing salt. You will be happy you did it before that first big snowfall. • If all you can remember from last winter is back pains from all the shoveling, consider getting a snowblower. To maintain the snowblower, test it to see if it runs, check spark plugs, replace gas filters, and take it to a professional for a tune-up if necessary. By taking these proactive steps, you’ll reduce your risk of repairs in the belowfreezing weather. The key is to get them done before the warm weather disappears into a hazy summer memory. www.newscanada.com

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AM/FM/CD w/Bluetooth audio streaming

Bluetooth handsfree phone Acoustic windshield Electric power steering 6 speed transmission

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Traction Control (TRAC)

USB/AUX audio input

Body coloured door handles

Heated side mirrors

Power locks Body coloured side mirrors

LED daytime running lights

Smart Stop Technology (SST)

Projector style LED headlamps

Brake Assist (BA) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)

Tilt/telescopic steering 6 way adjustable driver’s seat

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2014 Corolla CE Features

MSRP

2014 Corolla LE MSRP $19,500

$19,215

Twice Monthly Lease

$92

Bi-Monthly Finanace

$105

$111

Bi-Monthly Finanace

$130

6 speed manual transmission • Sport Mode option with CVTiS Sport Fabric with leatherette trim

Twice Monthly Lease

$20,250

Twice Monthly Lease

5.2L/100kms Highway Fuel Efﬁciency (54 MPG)

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60/40 folding rear seats

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2014 Corolla S MSRP

Steering wheel audio controls

$116

Bi-Monthly Finanace

$128

VALVEMATIC, Low Emissions (LEV3) rated engine 4.6L/100kms Highway Fuel Efﬁciency (61 MPG)

Twice Monthly Lease

$116

Bi-Monthly Finanace

$135

*Model shown is a 2014 Corolla Sport w/options. See dealer for details. Payments shown include Factory to dealer freight, dealer preparation and block heater. Payments are inclusive of GST and are based on a $2500 down-payment in all examples. Lease provides for 20,000 kms per year. Additional kms available. Leases are of 60 months duration. Terms of repayment for finance are 84 months. Lease APR is 3.9% Finance APR is 4.9%. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Model BURCEM AA Selling price $17,777 Capitalised cost $15,396.05 Cost of borrowing $1102. Residual value $7152 Total financed $16,165.85 Cost of borrowing $2946. 2014 Corolla LE CVTi-S Model BURLEC AA Selling price $21,382 Capitalised cost $19,001.05 Cost of borrowing $1373. Residual value $9089 Total financed $19,952 Cost of borrowing $3636. 2014 Corolla S 6 spd Model BURSEM AA Selling price $21,097 Capitalised cost $18,716 Cost of borrowing $1315. Residual value $8179 Total financed $19,651 Cost of borrowing $3580. 014 Corolla LE ECO CVT Model BUREQC AA Selling price $22,132 Capitalised cost $19,751 Cost of borrowing $1426. Residual value $9434 Total financed $20,738 Cost of borrowing $3778. GALAXY

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