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Local writers thrilled for Alice Munro AUTHOR’S PORTRAITS OF REGULAR PEOPLE INFUSED WITH DEEPER MEANING
BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne has ordered a review of the government’s troubled home care system. The Health Quality Council of Alberta is to look at whether standards are being followed and whether the system is being properly managed. Earlier this week Revera — one of the private companies contracted to provide home care in Alberta — was unable to meet its contract obligations, leaving hundreds of people without services. Dr. Chris Eagle, CEO of Alberta Health Services, said Thursday that it is “simply unacceptable” if patients aren’t getting the care they need and apologized to anyone who has not received home care visits. “On behalf of Alberta Health Services, I offer my apologies to any client whose care has been negatively impacted,” he said. “That should not have happened, and we are doing all we can to ensure it does not happen again.” The Alberta NDP is calling on the government to improve the way it delivers home care services. In June, the province changed how home care is delivered in Edmonton and Calgary, awarding contracts to 13 large private companies with an eye to saving money.
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get their children off the video games and into the neighbourhoods. He talked about his active childhood and the values he learned from his grandfather. “I grew up with a pair of skates, a football, a stick and a baseball,” said Horn. “I think those are some of the things we need to promote in our youth today. And promote the values of yesteryear to get our community active. I believe the city has done a lot today with the promotion of new facilities but I think the people need to get involved.” Horn said the youth today look up to sports heroes. He suggested encouraging the Red Deer Rebels to be more active in the neighbourhood. “Bring them out to the rink,” said Horn. “See how many people are playing hockey instead of watching video games. Interactive with their heroes. I think this is what we need to do.”
Alice Munro’s Nobel Prize win was applauded on Thursday by excited Central Alberta writers, who see it as a boost for all Canadian literature. “I’m absolutely thrilled she won this NOBEL ‘QUITE honour — it’s an hon- WONDERFUL’: our for all Canadians,” MUNRO A5 said Lacombe author Fran Kimmel, who believes Munro’s short stories resonate strongly with readers all over the world because her portraits of regular, and often rural, people are packed with universal meaning. “She gives so much nuance to ordinary events,” said Kimmel, whose debut novel, The Shore Girl, was recently selected as a choice for CBC’s Canada Reads series. Munro, author of The Love of a Good Woman, Runaway, Dance of the Happy Shades, Progress of Love and Who Do You Think You Are?, and other works, is popular because “she speaks the language we speak,” said Peggy Freeman of Red Deer, who writes short stories and reviews books for the Advocate. Freeman believes the much-rewarded Munro, who previously won the Man Booker International Prize, two Scotiabank Giller Prizes, and three Governor General Literary Awards, deserves this greatest of international accolades, the Nobel Prize, because she creates recognizable portraits of regular people whose ordinary lives are infused with deeper meaning. “She’s worth it,” said Freeman. Munro is only the second Canadian writer to win the Nobel Prize. Canadian-born, American-raised Saul Bellows won in 1976. Red Deer author and poet Kimmy Beach believes the international profile of the prize will draw more global attention to Canadian literature in general. She noted Munro’s win “is plastered all over Facebook,” so should raise awareness of Canada’s literary scene in countries where “Canadian writers can still seem like a novelty.” Munro is a favourite author among writers as well as readers, added Beach. “We all look up to her, no matter what we write,” she said, singling out her ability “to turn the ordinary into the profound.” Red Deer story writer and poet Leslie Greentree believes Munro’s win should increase the popularity of short stories, which have been considered less salable than novels.
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Red Deer College King Clayton Crellin breaks past Keyano College Huskie James Jedralski at Red Deer College on Thursday. The Kings won the game 83-59. Please see related story on page B5.
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Mayoral forum focuses on building a healthy community BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer’s five mayoral candidates turned their attentions to promoting a healthy community in the latest allcandidates forum sponsored by the Primary Care Network. Chad Mason tipped his hat to the city’s well-used recreation facilities and park systems. If elected, Mason committed to maintaining the city’s recreation, parks and culture budget. “Anyone who is elected to council should demonstrate they are living a healthy lifestyle,” said Mason. “Hopefully others will emulate that. Motivation is contagious. It all starts individually, but we can affect others.” Mason used humour, which he said is one of the keys to healthy living and communities. “It would be best if we could all find our optimum health but let’s not take health, well-being or our lives too seriously,” he said. “In the end no one
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CIVIC ELECTION COUNCIL CANDIDATES TALK HEALTH A2 CANDIDATE REGRETS TWEET C1 makes out alive.” Dennis Trepanier used his time to blast the bike lane pilot which he called “a horrible way to do things.” He said the city’s responsibility is potholes, snow removal, policing and recreation. “You don’t want to sacrifice the safety of the citizens or spend $1 million foolishly,” he said. “Let’s just put that on the table. I think it is totally misdirected. If it’s trying to cure obesity, I don’t think this is the way to do it.” Trepanier said promoting health and wellness in the community is about understanding the issue. He suggested partnering with organizations like the Red Deer Boxing Club to promote fitness. William Horn said parents need to
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Teen drama goes old-school in Reign Toby Regbo, Adelaide Kane and Torrance Coombs star in ‘Reign,’ premiering Wednesday on M3. Advocate View
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