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Women helping women reach new heights Two Red Deerians honoured with annual Soroptimist awards

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express

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wo Central Alberta single mothers were honoured during the International Women’s Day Luncheon hosted

by Soroptimist of Central Alberta recently at the Black Knight Inn. The local Soroptimist chapter provides these awards annually to women who are the sole providers for their children and who are returning to a post-secondary institution as a way to better provide for their children in the future.

Brandy Newman, mother of two boys, and Pat Hanson, mother of three boys were recipients of the Women’s Opportunity Award.

President of Soroptimist International of Central Alberta, Dolly Berg explained to the crowd at the International Women’s Day Luncheon that the group raises funds year round to have the opportunity to give these awards out to deserving women in their community.

“It is incredibly gratifying to be able to assist women financially and to be able to acknowledge their achievements,” said Berg.

“To stand behind women and support them when they need it most is such a fulfilling feeling.”

This year, Soroptimist International of Central Alberta was able to give out one $2,000 award and for the first time in the club’s history they gave out a second award for $1,500 thanks to a generous donation by Denis Huot of Dixon Associates Law Office.

Newman received $2,000 with Hanson receiving $1,500 to use as they please.

Newman is a fourth year sociology student at Red Deer College and the sole provider for an eightmonth-old and eight-year-old boy.

Originally from Kelowna, B.C., she decided to return to Red Deer to finish her degree in sociology because she was tired of working three jobs and barely scraping by.

She knew she would have to return to school to provide the kind of life for her sons that she wanted to.

HELPING HANDS – From left, Women’s Opportunity Award winner Brandy Newman stands beside Soroptimist Central Alberta President Dolly Berg along with Pat Hanson who also received a Women’s Opportunity Award.

Upon having applied for the Women’s Opportunity Award twice in the past, Newman was hesitant to apply again this year but was greatly encouraged by one of her school instructors.

“I was in disbelief when I won as I was a little pessimistic to apply this year,” said Newman. “It’s very hard to make yourself vulnerable and tell strangers your story when applying, but I know going back to school will better the life of my sons.”

Newman plans to put the award towards her student loans and hopes to continue her education by pursuing her master’s degree.

The secondary award recipient Hanson is a single mother of three young boys ages 13, 10, and

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“IT IS INCREDIBLY GRATIFYING TO BE ABLE TO ASSIST WOMEN FINANCIALLY AND TO BE ABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. TO STAND BEHIND WOMEN AND SUPPORT THEM WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST IS SUCH A FULFILLING FEELING.” DOLLY BERG After separating from her hus-

band of a number of years, Hanson found herself the sole provider for her sons.

Unsure of what to do next, Hanson made the decision to return to school to pursue her career as a nurse. She is currently a second year nursing student at Red Deer College, where she as well had one of her instructors suggest that she apply for the Women’s Opportunity Award.

“I was quite honoured to be chosen and recognized with this award, it really meant a lot to me and will just make it easier for me to be back at school,” stated Hanson who plans to put the money towards tuition and books.

“I try to be a good role model to my children and I hope that

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Hanson explained that she has wanted to return to school for some time but had never had the opportunity to do so.

Soroptimist International of Central Alberta wishes to congratulate their award recipients again and to give thanks to all of the women who applied as well as who attended the luncheon.

They also invite any women who wish to give back to their community to join their monthly meetings by contacting the club at siofcentralalberta@soroptimist.net. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Hundreds gather to remember local activist

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Around 250 people gathered at the Sheraton Hotel on Monday to remember a community member and activist.

Marlin Styner passed away in a Calgary hospital on Feb. 28. He was 51.

He was raised in Red Deer and graduated from

Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School.

His health had taken a turn three years ago and he had been in hospital since 2011. Styner was a quadriplegic since 1981 after a car crash left him with a serious spinal cord injury.

Over the years, he worked with the Canadian Paraplegic Association, was involved with the

P.A.R.T.Y. Program (Prevent Alcohol and Risk related Trauma in Youth).

He was a guest lecturer at Red Deer College, Human Resources and Development Canada, and other local groups.

He spoke on topics such as injury prevention, motivation, overcoming personal and physical barriers, transition, empowerment

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He was also on numerous boards of directors, task forces, advisory boards and committees, locally in Red Deer, provincially and for the federal government.

Styner was a member of the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities from 2005-2008 and council chair from 2008-2011.

During a celebration of life for Styner, his brother Parker Styner spoke.

“For the past 33 years of his 51-year life he has been confined to a wheel chair as a quadriplegic. Strange part of this is he didn’t count himself as handicapped, he found those that considered him handicapped as restricted in the way they thought, but only in the nicest possible way,” he said. “Marlin was a unique individual and I never met anyone in my travels that had the drive that he did. He was a great man who didn’t know what it meant to be knocked down without having a positive outlook.

“He was such a strong person – stronger than I

will be and he will be deeply and lovingly missed.

Lance Dzaman, a longtime friend who first met Marlin in Grade 1, told the

MARLIN STYNER story of him and Marlin, along with two others, who went to a Calgary Flames game years back.

He said after they arrived, Marlin told the group that he had two tickets for the wheelchair section and two tickets for their attendants. “He looked at me and said, ‘There’s a wheelchair in the back (of the van), grab it and get in’.”

Dzaman added after the game he couldn’t wait to leave, but Marlin had other ideas. “With five minutes left in the game, Marlin

said to me ‘Oh and by the way, I have tickets for us to go down to the dressing room and meet the teams’,” he said with a laugh. “Once we got back into the parking lot, I hopped out of the chair and threw it into the back of the van and off we went.”

Doug Manderville, with the Canadian Paraplegic Association, told attendants that he first met Marlin through a P.A.R.T.Y. Program presentation which was made at his school. “I never really paid much attention because I never thought that would be me.”

Years later, after an accident left Manderville a paraplegic, he met Marlin again. “Marlin taught me that yes, I have a disability, but I am not disabled. Red Deer is a better place for having Marlin in it.”

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Red Deer moves forward in bid for Games

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Red Deer has moved forward in the process to be the host community for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

The Technical Review Committee (TRC) visited the City last month during which they were shown all sport, non-sport and village venues that had been requested to be seen.

“We received great news for Red Deer, the Canada Games Council Board of Directors has

approved the 2019 Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee’s recommendation that the Red Deer bid move onto Phase 2 of the 2019 Canada Games bid process,” said Shelley Gagnon, acting director of Community Services.

Phase 1 of the 2019 Canada Games bid process consisted of three parts which included sport venues, non-sport venues and Games village. These parts are worth 40% of the bid’s overall score.

The TRC is requiring Red Deer to submit alternate venues that

meet the technical specifications for two Canada Games sports; alpine ski and badminton. The Bid Committee is already working to assess how the City can meet the specifications and is confident that Red Deer will be able to build this into the next phase of the review.

“The Bid Committee is not surprised by any of the feedback contained in the report,” said Lyn Radford, chair of the Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee. “Any areas of risk highlighted by the TRC were

ones that we had already identified, and we are prepared to provide solutions that will work for everyone.”

The majority of sport venues submitted as part of the Red Deer bid met the established Canada Games field of play standards, and many venue options exist in addition to the venues presented in the Phase 1 material. All of the non-sport venues presented to the Technical Review Committee will meet the requirements of the Canada Games. The Canada Winter Games is slated for February

of 2019, and will either be held in Red Deer or Lethbridge. A host community can expect to accommodate 3,600 athletes, coaches and managers; 1,500 technical representatives and officials; 450 media and broadcast personnel and 25,000 visitors over the 17days of competition.

The Canada Games Council has changed the deadlines and extended Red Deer Bid Committee’s Phase 2 material - Bid Submission, to June 30. Final announcements will be made in September. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

‘Picture Yourself’ at RDC Red Deer College’s spring recruitment campaign, ‘Picture Yourself Here’, encourages future students to have fun, picturing their future post-secondary options from the College’s list of diverse programs.

‘Picture Yourself Here’ is an opportunity for students to see the College through the eyes of current students. The students depicted in the campaign are engaging in wide-ranging academic pursuits. This includes showcasing programs available to students within RDC’s degrees, diplomas, certificates and trades and technology offerings. “RDC offers outstanding educational resources, a beautiful campus, and a genuine location for Central Albertan students to gain the hands-on expertise they require to create successful careers

and successful lives,” says Joyce Fox, director of marketing & communications.

“Our campaign showcases in a fun way the vast opportunities we offer to our students academically, and through other activities outside the classroom to enhance their education.”

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OPINION Celebrating St. Patrick Shamrocks, green beer or Irish heritage – all of these things might make St. Patrick’s Day that much more special, but really it’s a lighthearted day that most, in some way, will recognize.

Many might wear green next Monday, and others pinch those who aren’t wearing that particular colour. An odd custom to be sure, but it somehow fits with this day which dates back centuries to a mysterious fellow by the name of St. Patrick.

This man lived around the time 387 to 461 AD and is the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day originated as a Catholic holiday and eventually became an official feast day in the early 17th century.

It gradually became more of a secular celebration of Irish culture.

According to Wikipedia, originally the colour associated with St. Patrick was blue.

But over the years, the colour green and its association with St. Patrick’s Day grew.

Of course this is fitting with St. Paddy hailing from the ‘Emerald Isle.’

Green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day as early as the 17th cen-

tury. “(St. Patrick) is said to have used the Shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. And the wearing and display of Shamrocks, and Shamrock-inspired designs, have become a ubiquitous feature of the day.”

Today, it’s a holiday that has reached an international status that the humble St. Patrick himself couldn’t have possibly dreamed of. Apart from wearing something green, one of the more common means of marking the holiday is by guzzling a pint of green beer for example. But there are much more unique ways that the day is commemorated as well. In past years, the water in the White House fountain has been dyed green to mark the occasion.

Not to be left out, Japan also marks the day. The first parade in Tokyo was organized in the early 1990s. The tiny island of Montserrat known as the ‘Emerald Island of the Caribbean’ because of its founding by Irish refugees from St. Kitts and Nevis, is the only place in the world apart from Ireland and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador where St. Patrick’s Day is a public holiday.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

Preparing students requires the basics plus much more Recently, much has been made of the government’s efforts to ensure that Alberta’s curriculum is more responsive to the many different ways in which students learn.

I feel parents deserve to hear directly from me about my ministry’s efforts to ensure the provincial curriculum enables Alberta’s students to successfully compete in a dynamic, competitive world.

Along with being the minister, I’m also a father of three children in the education system, and I too have experienced some of the frustrations expressed by parents in recent weeks.

This is why I believe it is important for me to set the record straight about the anticipated reforms.

I understand why some parents would be con-

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JOHNSON cerned with the allegation that mastery of the ‘basics’ –skills such as arithmetic and reading – will play a less important role in the new curriculum than it did before. If this were the case, I would be concerned as well. But fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth.

I wish to assure parents that these basic skills will serve as the foundation and starting point of every change made to the curriculum. What they won’t be

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is the end point. Through inquiry-based learning, we’ll build upon these basic, foundational skills while developing additional skills that the business community and parents tell us are so critical.

The conventional method of teaching fundamentals, whereby students rely heavily on memorization, versus a more engaged, inquiry-based method are not mutually exclusive approaches to education. In fact, I believe it is crucial that we develop a curriculum that uses the best of both methods.

However, surviving on mere memorization alone is a thing of the past. The modern economy demands creativity and problem solving, the application of critical thinking and an ability to collaborate and

communicate. These skills lie at the heart of Alberta’s curriculum redesign process.

Top performing education jurisdictions, like Alberta, have increased their focus on these 21st century skills. We can’t ignore that without strong abilities in these areas, our kids will be left behind.

But we also can’t ignore the concerns of parents.

The redesign process is being led by parents, employers, teachers, students and school authorities, all of whom will be working together over the next two years to develop a curriculum that successfully weaves new competencies in with core skills like numeracy and literacy. Doing so will help reinforce literacy and numeracy across all subjects and better fo-

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cus a curriculum that has ballooned to approximately 1,400 outcomes.

Despite recent criticism, parents should know and take comfort in the fact that according to the most recent international tests our K-12 students remain at the top of international rankings.

Alberta’s overall results are tremendously positive.

Out of the 74 jurisdictions from around the world that took part in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey, Alberta ranked 11th in math, fifth in reading, and fourth in science. Notably, Alberta’s 15-year-olds are actually outperforming Alberta’s adults in these OECD rankings.

Our strength and performance internationally is due in part to Alberta’s

willingness to continually adapt. This year is a great example.

Curriculum needs to evolve as well. The days of a small group of educators taking 10 years to review curriculum one subject at a time are long over. We need to be more nimble and create curriculum that is more in tune with the local community and economy. Our curriculum must allow for creativity and excellence in teaching to shine through.

We must embrace the individuality of the learner and ensure subject experts are teaching our kids. In short, our curriculum must become more relevant.

At the end of the day we must ask ourselves, are we preparing our children for their future or for our past?

Jeff Johnson is Alberta’s minister of education.

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Recognizing ‘World Glaucoma Awareness Week’ Red Deer optometrists are raising awareness about one of the leading causes of vision loss in Alberta – glaucoma.

A new provincial survey reports that nearly half of Albertans (44%) who don’t have a regular optometrist believe they don’t need one, or that they don’t have eye problems.

The fact is, many eye diseases don’t have symptoms, and without a comprehensive eye examination performed by a doctor of optometry, it’s impossible to determine if you have, or are at risk of develop-

ing an eye disease.

March 9-15 is World Glaucoma Awareness Week, and local optometrists, Drs. Gerry Leinweber and Jason Holtom want to remind Red Deer residents to consult with their optometrist about glaucoma prevention and detection. “A comprehensive eye examination is often the only way to detect glaucoma,â€? says Dr. Leinweber. “During your exam, your optometrist will look into your eye to assess the health of the optic nerve, measure your ďŹ eld of

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Glaucoma impacts children and adults, but is most frequently seen in people over the age of 40.

Those with diabetes, high blood pressure or a history of eye injuries are at even greater risk of developing the disease. “Glaucoma often develops gradually and painlessly without noticeable symptoms,� says Dr. Holtom.

While the exact cause is not completely understood, glaucoma is commonly caused by the overproduction of uid and/or a decrease in uid being drained from the eye, which damages the optic nerve. As the ďŹ bers that make up the optic nerve are dam-

aged due to increased pressure on the nerve, the amount and quality of information sent to the brain decreases and a loss of vision occurs. “If diagnosed at an early stage, eye drops and laser treatment can control the disease and in some cases little or no vision loss will occur,â€? says Dr. Holtom. “If left untreated, peripheral vision is affected ďŹ rst, followed by central vision loss during late stages of the disease, which can then lead to complete blindness.â€?

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POLICE BRIEFS MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT A Red Deer man has been arrested and charged following an alleged domestic assault.

At 8:30 p.m. on March 5, Red Deer RCMP responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic assault in progress the Normandeau. The suspect fled before police arrived, allegedly taking a number of firearms with him. Emergency Services attended and transported the victim to Red Deer Regional Hospital, where she was treated for non-lifethreatening injuries.

Police located the suspect and arrested him.

Joseph Peter Schneider, 27, of Red Deer has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, forcible confinement, possession of a restricted firearm and uttering threats.

VANDALISM SPREE IN CITY A number of vehicles throughout the City were vandalized and police continue to search for a suspect or suspects in the incidents.

At 1:20 a.m. on March 7, Red Deer RCMP received a report of numerous vandalized vehicles in the Johnstone Crossing, Glendale and Normandeau neighbourhoods.

More damage to vehicles was reported in Timberstone, Eastview, Clearview and Rosedale.

About 40 vehicles had side mir-

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rors smashed off and a few had taillights smashed. RCMP patrolled the area but did not locate any suspects or witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575.

STOLEN ITEMS RECOVERED During the arrest of a Red Deer man in late January on an unrelated matter, RCMP discovered the suspect was also in possession of stolen items including identification, credit cards, fuel cards and un-cashed cheques. Most of these items had been reported stolen from personal and corporate vehicles between December 2013 and mid-January 2014.

Robin James Gilroy, 36, has been charged with 11 counts of possession of identification and 22 counts of possession of stolen property.

MAN FACES MORE FRAUD CHARGES A man is facing more charges of fraud after further police investigation. On March 7 RCMP laid additional charges against Chance Aaron Shaw, 22, of Red Deer for fraudulent activities from February 2013 and January 2014. In these cases, it is alleged Shaw received cash payments for three vehicles, none of which existed.

He is charged with fraud not

exceeding $5,000, two counts of fraud exceeding $5,000 and uttering a forged document.

On March 3, RCMP investigated an allegation of a male providing safety training and certificates without authorization. Investigation revealed the male, working in association with an Alberta company, was fraudulently delivering workplace safety training such as H2S Alive! and OSSA Fall Safety.

As a result of the investigation, Shaw has been charged with fraud not exceeding $5,000, usage of a forged document, forgery and fraud exceeding $5,000.

RCMP are continuing to investigate the involvement of an adult female in these transactions.

Police are cautioning the public about conducting transactions or receiving training through Vertical Limits Scaffolding Ltd., found on the Internet at www.verticallimit.ca.

Shaw has also been charged with fraud under $5,000, using a forged document and two counts of failing to comply with previous conditions imposed by the courts after RCMP responded to a complaint of fraud where the victim reported that he paid money to rent a home, only to find that the home in question was not available for rent. The victim reported that the suspect was no longer returning his calls, he was unable to get his money back and he

believed he was a victim of fraud.

CHARGES LAID IN ONLINE PURCHASE ASSAULT A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a women who attended his home to purchase something he had for sale online.

On Feb. 19 at 5 p.m., RCMP responded to a 911 call concerning an assault that had taken place in Clearview. The victim reported that she responded to an online ad regarding an item she was interested in purchasing. After she entered the suspect’s residence to view the item, the suspect began to push her and threaten her. The victim kicked the suspect and was able to escape; she called 911 once she was in her vehicle. Cory Michael Schafer, 40, of Red Deer has been charged with assault, uttering threats and failing to comply with a probation order.

MAN CHARGED WITH ARMED ROBBERY A Red Deer man has been charged with armed robbery after an incident occurred in Blackfalds.

On Feb. 28th at 4 p.m., Blackfalds RCMP received a complaint of an armed robbery that was occurring at a rural residence east of Red Deer. While suspects were breaking into a home they were discovered by the owners. One of the suspects, then armed with a machete threat-

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On March 5, Alexander Taylor, 29, of the Red Deer area was charged with theft while armed with an offensive weapon, break and enter and theft to a dwelling house, carrying a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, and four counts of mischief.

YOUTH CHARGED WITH ARMED ROBBERY A 15-year-old male youth has been arrested and charged after an armed robbery took place in Sylvan Lake last month.

On Feb. 28th after 10 p.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to an armed robbery at the Bayshore Market at the Chateau Suites on Lakeshore Dr. The suspect had fled the scene prior to police arrival. A police service dog was called in to assist but was unable to locate a suspect.

Police have said the male entered the store brandishing a handgun and demanded cash. An undisclosed amount of money was taken.

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A history of St. Luke’s Anglican Church One of the oldest and most beautiful historical buildings in Red Deer is St. Luke’s Anglican Church. The sandstone ediďŹ ce has been a landmark on the corner of Gaetz Ave. and 54 St. for 115 years.

The origins of the church go back to 1893 when St. Luke’s Parish was ofďŹ cially established.

Almost immediately, the parishioners began plans to construct a church. However, the 1890s were tough times economically. Consequently, fundraising got off to a slow start.

Fortunately, economic prosperity returned to Central Alberta in the late 1890s.

Another big boost came when St. Luke’s was able to recruit Joshua Hinchliffe to be its rector.

He was exceptionally bright and dynamic. He increased the size of the congregation substantially.

He was also able to move plans for a church building ahead rapidly.

Hinchliffe had taken some architectural training in England, so he had a clear vision as to what he would like the new building to look like.

He hired H.D. Johnson of the architectural ďŹ rm of Edminston and Johnson to draw up the formal plans.

Johnson produced a design for

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DAWE an elaborate sandstone structure.

The church was to be Early English in style, 23 by 9 metres in size, with a battlemented tower on the west end. The estimated cost of the new building was $3,600, a daunting sum at a time when $1 per day was considered a pretty good wage.

Fundraising got major boosts with grants from the Society For The Promoting of Christian Knowledge and the Society For The Propagation Of The Gospel.

The C. & E. Townsite Company agreed to donate three lots of the southwest corner of McLeod (54) St. and Gaetz Ave. The cornerstone was laid for the new building on Sept. 4, 1899.

Bishop Cyprian Pinkham conducted the service of consecration. All of the Masonic Lodges in Alberta were invited to the event.

The reinstitution of the Red Deer Masonic Lodge took place on the same day.

Work proceeded over the following months. Sandstone was hauled in from the quarry located near what is now the Cronquist

Business Park. Rev. Hinchliffe was a trained stone mason and personally helped with the construction of the nave and chancel.

A description of an early wedding illustrates the conditions under which Hinchliffe handled his many duties.

He greeted the young couple and their friends at the church with his carpenter’s apron on.

He then proceeded to a small cubbyhole and emerged wearing his cassock and surplice.

The whole party then proceeded down the aisle, which had no roof over it yet, to an improvised altar where the wedding ceremony was completed.

By Nov. 4, 1900, the ďŹ rst part of the project was completed.

An ofďŹ cial opening service was conducted. Work soon began on the second phase of the nave.

That was completed in 1904.

In 1905, work began on the ďŹ nal phase of the project. The nave was extended so that the church could seat up to 300 parishioners.

A choir vestry and the battlemented tower were constructed.

The remaining west front of the building was completed.

The formal service of dedication took place on Nov. 26, 1906.

Bishop Pinkham again presided over the celebration of the completion of one of the most beauti-

ful churches in Red Deer and all of Alberta.

In 1977, the Alberta government formally recognized the historical and architectural importance of St. Luke’s Church to the province by designating it as a Registered Historic Resource.

In 2009, Red Deer City council designated the church as Municipal Historic Resource. In August 2012, the Alberta government

raised St. Luke’s status to the highest designation possible – a Provincial Historic Resource.

The parishioners of St. Luke’s are currently undertaking some very necessary repairs to the building, particularly the repair of the roof. If anyone is interested in supporting this project, please contact the Church OfďŹ ce at 403346-3402 or email st.lukes.rd@ gmail.com.

BUILDING FAITH - St. Luke’s Anglican Church under construction, 1903.

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Fundraiser held for local boy battling cancer

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express When Krista Tellier took her four-yearold son Caden to the hospital on Dec. 29th with concerns of him having a jaundice skin colouring, she didn’t expect him to be diagnosed with leukemia.

But that’s exactly what happened. After doing some blood work on Caden, the doctor came out and told Krista that “Something was wrong” with the blood and it “Wasn’t good.” Krista soon found herself and Caden whisked away via ambulance to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

“It was shocking,” said Krista, adding that at the time she had little information from the doctor before arriving at Stollery.

Caden was released from the hospital on Jan. 17, but his recovery is just beginning.

He and his mother make weekly trips to Edmonton for treatment.

While the Telliers, like all Canadians, enjoy free healthcare, it’s a common misconception that all such bills are covered.

Krista still has to pay for things like Caden’s medication and fuel for the weekly trips for treatment. Those bills can add up.

So, Krista’s friends Stacey McTrowe and Aimee Robinson began organizing a benefit for her and Caden.

Lacombe Minor Hockey has also gotten wind of Caden’s situation. Caden was just about to begin his amateur career with

Lacombe Minor Hockey before being diagnosed and now will have to wait at least three and a half years before doing any team sports.

Lacombe Minor Hockey rallied around the cause begun by McTrowe and Robinson, putting them in contact with others who may be able to help. From there, local schools heard and did the same. McTrowe said the effect quickly snowballed.

“What happened after that, is like, crazy,” said McTrowe. She added that she was overwhelmed by the support that was being shown for the small fundraiser she and Robinson had planned.

The fundraiser was held this past weekend in Lacombe and $22,000 was raised.

Krista said she has been on a bit of an emotional roller coaster of late, with the news of her son having cancer, to the overwhelming news of her friends planning a benefit for him. She said learning about the benefit was also a bit of a shock.

“Actually, I didn’t find out for awhile, they were going to keep it a secret.”

She added that the event soon grew too big for McTrowe and Robinson to keep it from her however and she learned of it when she was contacted by Lacombe Minor Hockey asking for a photo of Caden and permission to distribute it in order to promote the benefit.

All three of the women said the support shown for the benefit has been overwhelm-

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Caden isn’t old enough to truly recognize the support that the community is

showing him either, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t appreciated.

“It’s just amazing how everybody is being so supportive,” said Robinson. “It makes you feel good that there are people out there, that care.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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March named ‘Fraud Awareness Month’ March is Fraud Awareness Month, and RCMP and police services across the country continue efforts to educate people on protecting themselves from telephone and online scammers.

In the first months of 2014, Red Deerians have been approached by scammers who offer romance, pretend to be police, tell tales of family members in emergency situations, or announce their potential victim has won a prize.

“Fraudsters are creative. Every time we report on a current scam being perpetuated, they come up with a new one,” said Cpl. Sarah Knelsen of Red Deer City RCMP. “It’s important that people educate themselves on the behaviours and responses scammers prey on, and teach themselves to respond differently to pressure applied by strangers wanting money, regardless of the specifics of the situation.”

Whatever story scammers are spinning, they’re hoping potential victims will observe basic ‘rules’ of human interaction – rules that scammers will exploit. Scammers rely on their targets’ good manners, that they won’t hang up or will remain polite, even when scammers become aggres-

sive. Scammers rely on many people’s reluctance to ask aggressive questions, and will prey on people’s emotions and fears about loved ones. And scammers usually insist on immediate action.

“It’s natural for people to feel they have to respond immediately when someone is applying pressure, but it’s important to train yourself to stop, think it through, demand more time and ask more questions,” said Knelsen. “Scammers also hope that their targets’ emotional response – whether to a romantic gesture or to being told a loved one is in danger – will override their normal ability to ask questions.”

RCMP advise people to ask for verification names, phone numbers and other business information. Then don’t call back to a number given to you by the original caller – look up the organization in the phone book or online and contact them through their usual channels. Ask if they are making calls in your area and ask to speak to the people whose names you were given.

RCMP offer the following suggestions to avoid becoming a victim of a scam or fraud: Do not give out personal informa-

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Ask for written information about the person, business or charity. Ask for identification and registered charity numbers.

Confirm the validity of the information you are given by looking up their phone number and website yourself rather than using the information they offer you.

Do not send any money or pay a fee to claim a prize. Be suspicious if this is a ‘to-

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Treat your personal information with care, do not leave it lying around for others to take. Shred old bills, statements, credit cards, etc.

Rely on established businesses or individuals, whose credibility can be established through a professional organization such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the Chamber of Commerce.

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Union ofďŹ cials continue to rally for Michener Yesterday marked one year of the provincial government’s announcement that Michener Centre would be closed. “Residents, families, staff and the community felt deceived and betrayed by the announcement,â€? said AUPE Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Jason Heistad. “They still do. No one was consulted and no one had notice the closure was coming. It came as a complete shock.â€?

Former Associate Minister of Services for Persons with Disabilities, Frank Oberle, made the announcement March 11, 2013 and said full closure of the home was expected by January 2014. To date, just eight of 125 residents have been moved.

A letter from Redford to the sister of a long-time Michener Centre resident says the premier now expects Michener residents to be moved out by the end of 2014. “The deadline change is an indication the Redford government planned the closure poorly and has no place to put these individuals if they remove them from their homes,� said Heistad. “The closure should not be delayed, it should be stopped.�

A judicial review of the decision to close Michener Centre has been granted and will be heard at Court of Queen’s Bench in Edmonton on Nov. 27 and 28.

In the meantime, AUPE has secured legal services for residents and family members to help them ap-

ply for a legal injunction if they’re being pushed to move against their wishes.

Over the past year, community support to keep Michener Centre open has been strong, ofďŹ cials say.

Last November, Red Deer North MLA, Mary Anne Jablonski, who represents Michener residents, tabled 15,744 ‘Keep Michener Open’ petition signatures in the Alberta legislature.

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ielle Smith, Dr. Raj Sherman and Brian Mason urging the government to keep Michener open.

A total of 2,000 Keep Michener Open signs were placed on the lawns and windows of neighborhoods in Red Deer last summer.

Michener Centre has also won eight Premier’s awards of excellence for the services it provides.

Red Deer City council, the Red Deer Public School Division, the Town of Inn-

isfail, the Town of Springbrook, the Town of Penhold, the Town of Bowden, the Town of Blackfalds, local 054 (Edmonton Catholic Teachers) and local 80 (Red Deer Catholic Teachers) of the Alberta Teachers Association, the Society of Parents and Friends of Michener Centre, all Alberta opposition parties and many more organizations have come out against the closure of Michener.

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Community members have attended rallies in support of Michener Centre and many Keep Michener Open volunteers marched in Red Deer’s Westerner Days parade last July.

More than 4,000 letters have been sent to Premier Redford, Frank Oberle, Jablonski, Cal Dallas, Dan-

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PROPERTY APPEALS DUE MARCH 18 Property owners must submit their property assessment appeals on or before March 18.

Information on a Property Assessment Notice is used to calculate 2014 property taxes. If owners believe there is an error in their assessment, they should contact Revenue & Assessment Services at 403-342-8126.

If owners aren’t able to resolve their concerns through a conversation with an assessor, they can submit a formal appeal to the Clerk of the Regional Assessment Review Board. The appeal must explain why they think the information or assessed value

by Mark Weber on the property assessment notice is incorrect, and what assessed value and information they feel more accurately reflects their property.

Appeals will be reviewed in the order they are received, and the filing fee shown on the owner’s Property Assessment Notice must be included in the package with the appeal form.

Revenue & Assessment Services is located on the fourth floor of City Hall.

The Clerk of the Regional Assessment Review Board is located on the second floor of City Hall at 4914 48 Ave. Red Deer property owners can get more information about property assessment and taxes at www.reddeer. ca/tax.

BUILDING PERMITS VALUE INCREASE Building permit values are holding strong so far this year at $24.5 million compared to $20.3 million in 2013 at this time. The overall number of permits issued for February are down slightly.

As for residential permits, they are leading in permit values at $19.5 million with construction in areas including Timberlands, Claremont, Lancaster and Vanier.

Monthly statistics are posted at www.reddeer.ca/ inspections.

RDC OFFERS A LOOK AT PROGRAMS It’s that time of year when prospective students start to feel some of the stress associated with the decisions ahead for their post-secondary education.

Red Deer College is looking to ease that stress with its upcoming ‘Program Spotlights’. The sessions provide a relaxed environment for students to get familiar with RDC’s main and downtown campuses, gain an in-depth understanding of programs, and help to begin picturing themselves as a College student.

For a list of programs that will be featured and to preregister to attend the Program Spotlights, students can visit www.rdc.ab.ca/programspotlight.

SPECIAL SYMPHONY CONCERT THIS MONTH Emmy and Grammy award-winning Tenor Ben Heppner will be joining the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra on stage for a special

performance on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Deer College Arts Centre.

In addition to operatic favourites such as Puccini’s Nessun Dorma, a variety of repertoire will be offered.

The program will open with solo repertoire with a pianist, featuring works by Schumann, Britten and Liszt.

The full orchestra will join Heppner in the second half for favourites by Haydn, Noël Coward, and more.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early in order to enjoy a pre-concert champagne reception. There will also be a post-concert dessert reception, provided by the Black Knight Inn’s renowned chef.

Tickets for this concert are available through the Black Knight Ticket Centre, 2929 - 50th Ave. Charge by phone: 403-755-6626 or 1-800-661-8793, or online at www.bkticketcentre.ca.

TRAIL CLOSURE FOR WATER MAIN WORK Due to the installation of a new water main scheduled to start this week near Spruce Dr. and 32 St. nearby park trails and the Kin Canyon parking lot will be temporarily closed.

Traffic is not expected to be impacted, as construction will take place off the roadway. The following areas will be affected through to March 21 - construction will take place on the north and south sides of the 32 St. crossing of Piper Creek, located west of the Spruce Dr. intersection.

Work will also be done at the northwest corner of the 32 St. and Spruce Dr. intersection. Residents are asked

to obey signs and give crews room to work.

CHOIR KIDS IS BACK The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra will continue its popular Choir Kids program for a 16th year, with more performances scheduled for March 17.

Seventeen choirs from elementary schools in Red Deer and Central Alberta are scheduled to perform at the concert, which is at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on March 17, at the New Life Fellowship Church.

Each choir will perform two selections with the orchestra, which have all been orchestrated by Maestro Lapalme.

Concerts are open to the public and tickets are available at participating schools, or the RDSO office at 403340-2948. Adults are $10, children $5, or family tickets are available for $25 (five members).

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN EXTENDS ABOVE GOAL United Way continues to celebrate the success of the 2013 campaign, with the total amount having now increased to about $2,255,360 since their Touchdown announcement.

Over $50,000 has arrived at United Way since our event in January and these last-minute donations took us over our goal.

“This is great news and once again demonstrates that we live in a very generous community who truly values the work that United Way does in the community,” said Dustin Sundby, regional managing partner at MNP.

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fyi EVENTS Shalom Counselling is offering a number of upcoming workshops including Reaching to the Margins – a community-building workshop on April 4 from 8:30 – 4 p.m. at West Park Nazarene Church (3920 57 Ave.) Cost is $30 per person. Include those isolated by mental health challenges, set healthy boundaries and prevent compassion fatigue.

To register call 403-342-0339.

The Alberta Dahlia and Glad Society is hosting its fifth Annual Dahlia Tuber and Gladiolus Corm Sale on April 5 at Bower Mall in Red Deer.

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cost is $21 a at the door. All are welcome! Fo For more information call 1-877-969-0095 or visit www.innerpeacemovement.ca.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance will be holding its Spring Forum and general meeting – Back on the Land: Wetland Policy Awareness in the Red Deer River Watershed on March 14 at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre in Rimbey in the Upper Auditorium. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. For further information or to register ,please go online to www.rdrwa.ca or contact Kelly at info@rdrwa.ca.

Come join us for High Tea on March 15 at 2 p.m. at Victory Church

Seniors lunch at Livings Stones Church in Red Deer. March 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Admission is $8 at the door. Guest speaker and singer is Russell Thornberry.Everyone is welcome.

The Inner Peace Movement of Canada is presenting talks on March 18 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at The Super 8 Hotel (4217 – 50 Ave.) Talks are 90 minutes and

7:30–8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill. Cost: $15 per person. RSVP to info@rdrwa. ca or call Kelly at 403-3407379 by noon on March 19.

The Centre for Spiritual Living has, on March 24 at 7 p.m., a chakradance with Brenda Furler.

On March 18, at 7 p.m., The Power of Your Word begins with Rev. Valentine. Cost is $20. On March 21, enjoy dinner and a movie and on March 26 at 7 p.m. the men’s group – The Gentle Art of Self-Care – continues.

For more information on all our events, visit www.cslreddeer.org.

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Central Alberta Singles Dances runs March 29, April 26, May 10, May 24, June 21, July 12, July 26, Aug. 16, Aug. 23, Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 29, Dec. 13 and Dec. 27. Dances run at the Innisfail Legion Hall.

Doors open at 8 p.m., with music starting at 8:30 p.m. For information, call Elaine at 403341-7653 or Murray at 403-3578022. Everyone is welcome.

Spring Fever Dance at Innisfail Legion Auditorium March 28.

Doors at 7:30, dance to start at 8:00 p.m. $20 per adult includes lunch. Music by Crossroads Classic Rock & Country Band.

Hosted by Town & Country Dance Club. 403-728-3333 for details.

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Death with Dignity: A Conversation - April 3, 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton St. Red Deer. Speakers: Dr. Victoria Seavilleklein, Clinical Ethicist and Dr. Michael Thain. To preregister and for more information contact Linda Ervin, Sunnybrook United Church 403-347-6073.

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is currently recruiting volunteers to work a bingo shift at Red Deer Bingo Centre in the position of chair, paymaster, card cash controller or card seller; all volunteers must be at least 18 years old. The money raised from fundraisers such as bingo allows us to continue running our Seeds of Hope family learning series as well as our three support groups, among other supports, services and research. Please contact Janice Fogarty, Manager, Community Relations at 403-342-0448 or jfogarty@alzheimer.ab.ca for a list of dates and times from which you can choose.

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Oberlin Ave. This is an elegant ladies formal event. We will have a speaker (Joyce Roth). Tickets are $10 to purchase call Victory Church office at 403-343-2484.

The Canadian Diabetes Association present an Educational Expo and Trade Show with guest speaker Sebastien Sasseville – the first Canadian with Type 1 diabetes to climb Mt. Everest. He’s also a six time Ironman. Exhibits on healthy living, nutrition, stress, foot care, eye health, cardiovascular health, insulin pumps and much more. Ask the experts booths, free samples, door prizes, refreshments. The event runs at the Black Knight inn March 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Must be registered by March 14 – call 403-346-4631. Limited seating.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their monthly Ambassador Breakfast March 21, from

The Spring Latin Fiesta runs March 22 at Festival Hall from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The event presents DJ Mr. Latin Beatz, and other highlights include pupusas, carne asada, tamales and drinks for sale. The event is being organized by the Salvadorian-Canadian Association.

For more information, call 403346-0388 or 403-341-6043.

Red Deer Table Tennis Club playing every Friday nights between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Michener Recreation Centre gymnasium. Drop in fee $10.

Contact Tom at 403-872-7222.

Thursday night dances continue at the Golden Circle at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-346-3896, 403347-6165 or 403-986-7170.

MEETINGS YARD Yoga Studio: Red Deer’s ONLY Not-for-Profit Yoga Studio! Registration is NOW open for our SPRING Session. Classes run Mar. 16 - May 30. A variety of classes and styles for all levels. Yoga for EVERY-Body! 403350-5830. info@reddeeryoga. ca www.reddeeryoga.ca.

Everyone who is interested in hiking is welcome to the first 2014 Season meeting of the Central Alberta Mountain Club at 7:30 on March 12 at Kerry Wood Nature Center. Regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of March, April, May, June, September and October. For more information, go to www.camchiking.ca

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tre. $30 per person or $120 per team entry fee. Includes two, 6-end games and lunch. Deadline for entries March 14. To register, phone Red Deer Curling Centre 403-346-3777 or email curling@reddeercurling.ca.

Central Alberta Quilters’ Guild An30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 2:51 AM PM nual Quilt Show is happening on April 4 and 5th at Parkland Pavilion Westerner Park. Show hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured quilters are Donna Deis and Elizabeth Hanson and guest artist Sherri Hisey of Border Creek Station Pattern Co., Ontario. For more information, contact quilt show coordinator Briony Goddard at 403-7826700, mousetrap50@shaw.ca.

Parkland Anglican Churches St. Patrick’s Day Beef Supper Monday, March 17th, Elnora Community Hall. Irish Entertainment, Door Prizes, Basket Draws.

Adults $10, 6 – 10 years $5.

Preschoolers free. Doors open at 5 p.m. Supper 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Contacts Paddy 403-227-1635, Jean 403-749-2411, Gwen 403773-2270. Everyone welcome!

Granny Cash Bonspiel runs March 26 at the Red Deer Curling Cen-

Red Deer Arts Council Annual general meeting and ‘Where’s My Tribe?’ event. Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the Red Deer Arts Council will be held on the 20th of March, from 7–8 p.m. in the Centennial Stage at the Scott Block, located at 4818 – 50th Ave. Red Deer, Alberta. (Entry from the alley behind the building.) Immediately following the AGM, RDAC will host a “Where’s My Tribe?” social event with entertainment and a mix and mingle event to familiarize yourself with fellow RDAC members. Memberships may be purchased at the door.

TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – start the New Year by joining us and being in shape for summer! We meet every Monday in the basement of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Weigh-in occurs between 6 and 6:45 p.m., program starts from 7 to 8 p.m.

Drop in for a free evening or call Kathleen at 587-272-2727.

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Stroke Action Plan improves care throughout province Stroke survivors in Central Alberta now have improved care in hospital and are able to receive expert stroke rehabilitation in their homes following the launch of a province-wide project aimed at improving care in rural and small urban areas.

The Stroke Action Plan is designed to improve the quality of inpatient and community care for stroke patients outside of Edmonton and Calgary.

Red Deer is the first of several centres in Alberta to implement the initiative, which will be rolled out to communities across the province later this year.

“The Stroke Action Plan will take some of the successes we’ve had in large stroke centres and translate them to rural and small urban settings,” says Dr. Tom Jeerakathil, an Alberta Health Services (AHS) stroke neurologist and one of the project leads.

For patients who have had mild, moderate and severe strokes, this means im-

proved care both during and after their stay in hospital.

The Stroke Action Plan uses provincial standards to ensure inpatient care in small urban and rural settings is equivalent to the care delivered in larger centres, and that patients have early and timely access to rehabilitation services following admission for stroke.

Small urban sites will offer improved options for outpatient rehabilitation in the community, such as Early Supported Discharge (ESD), which brings therapy into the home of stroke survivors.

The in-home rehabilitation team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, therapy assistants, nurses, recreational therapists and social workers.

This program, available in Red Deer, has reduced by half the average length of hospital stay for stroke patients in Calgary and Edmonton.

“Early Supported Discharge not only allows patients to return home sooner and regain their independence, but allows them to receive one-on-one rehabilitation while going about their daily activities,” says Jeff Wright, an AHS occupational therapist and project leader.

As part of the Stroke Action Plan, Grande Prairie, Camrose, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat will receive enhancements to both inpatient and outpatient services, including the addition of Early Supportive Discharge teams.

Smaller centres – such as of Peace River, Westlock, Fort McMurray, Cold Lake, Wainwright, Lloydminster and Brooks – will receive enhancements of inpatient services for patients, as well as improved training and education. The Stroke Action Plan was developed by the Cardiovascular

Health and Stroke Strategic Clinical Network (SCN) of AHS. “One of our goals is to improve the prevention, treatment and management of heart disease and stroke across the province,” say Dr. Blair O’Neill, senior medical director of the Cardiovascular Health and Stroke SCN. “The Stroke Action Plan will ensure stroke patients receive the same level of care, everywhere in the province – rural and urban.”

The Stroke Action Plan is one of nine projects undertaken so far by AHS’ Strategic Clinical Networks (SCNs), which are devoted to improving care in AHS priority areas: cardiovascular health and stroke, cancer care, seniors care, obesity, diabetes and nutrition, bone and joint health, addiction and mental health among others.

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NEW LISTINGS: Red Cross is seeking an Archivist to safely archive all historical media clippings of Red Cross activity.

Contact Yvonne Bauer at 403-346-1241.

Red Cross is seeking a Prevention Educator for the RespectED: Violence and Abuse Prevention Program. Contact Carlia Schwab at 403-346-1241.

Red Cross is seeking Customer Service Volunteers for the Health

Equipment Loan Program.

Contact Yvonne Bauer at 403-346-1241.

Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help with the Health Equipment Loan Program where they will assist with Unloading and loading the Red Cross Van. Contact Yvonne Bauer at 403-346-1241.

Red Cross is seeking Personal Disaster Assistance Team Volunteers to help people affected by disasters. Contact Matt Sawatsky at 403-346-1241.

Alzheimer Society of Alberta is recruiting volunteers to work bingo shifts for the positions of chair, paymaster, card cash

controller and card sellers.

Contact Janice Fogarty at 403-342-0448.

Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) is recruiting for volunteers for various positions, to help newcomers with settlement in the community.

Contact Cristina Franco at 403-346-8818 ext. 248.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE BYLAW 2006/06 BYLAW NO. 2014/7 to amend the Land Use Bylaw in relation to “Section 47, Second Dwellings.”

The proposed amendment will delete Section 47.3 (d) and add a section that provides in the case of Temporary Dwellings only that the applicant is required to enter into an agreement and provide a security for the removal of or to render uninhabitable the first dwelling once the second dwelling is completed and occupied.

AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE BYLAW 2006/06 BYLAW NO. 2014/8 to amend the Land Use Bylaw in relation to “Emergency Services.”

The purpose of the bylaw is to include “Emergency Services” as a Permitted Use in the Business Service Industrial “BSI” and Medium Industrial “MI” land use districts A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014, 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 bylaws.

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

If you prefer to submit comments on these bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the proposed amending bylaws - Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 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.

DECISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY On the 6th day of March, 2014, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, the Development Authority issued a decision approving the following application: Permitted Use NE of INNISFAIL 1. J. & J. Stevens – operation of a Kennel on NE 8-36-26-4 with a relaxation from the minimum 300 metres (1000’) to 244 metres (800’) distance from any dwelling located on an adjacent parcel The Municipal Government Act provides that any person(s) may appeal a Discretionary Use approval within 14 days of the date of the decision being advertised by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta. A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Planning & Development Services at 403-350-2170.

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Canadian Red Cross is currently looking for volunteers to help load equipment to be taken to the warehouse to be sanitized and unload equipment that is ready to be used.

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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. For more, contact Cristina Franco at 403-3468818.

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.

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Red Deer Food Bank has opportunities in our Warehouse and at our Fundraising events. Contact Alice at 403-342-5355.

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is in need of volunteers to sell tickets for Hospitals’ Lottery 2013. Volunteers are required at both City malls and the Dream Home itself, located in Vanier Woods East. Contact Cynthia at 403-358-4308.

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BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express There is no question country singer Trinity Bradshaw has found her niche in the music world, and local audiences can witness that for themselves March 13 at Billy Bob’s.

As a native of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Bradshaw has been singing at telethons, charity events, picnics and community events since she was three years old.

She appeared on the TV show Emily Of New Moon, and won local competitions, before becoming the youngest winner of the Summerside Festival Talent Search at age 14.

Music – particularly singing - was simply a part of everyday life. “None of the members of my family played many instruments. But when we would get together, we would have karaoke parties – we just love it.”

Country tunes came most naturally as well. “I love east coast elements in music, and we actually went to a lot of bluegrass music festivals with my older family members. But I’ve always envisioned myself a country music singer – Shania Twain was one of my biggest inspirations in the industry. She was exactly what I wanted to be.” She also recalls belting out Billy Ray Cyrus’s Achy, Breaky Heart hundreds of times as a kid.

“I think that was the turning point where my parents knew they had to steer me in the right direction.”

Performing has become second nature to her as she demonstrated at the age of 15 when she won Sound-Off, an East Coast Battle of the Bands that led to her first of several performances at the East Coast Music Awards.

Since then, appearances with bands from Charlottetown, roles in high school musicals, and shows with the Trinity Bradshaw band have provided opportunities to hone her talents as a performer.

In 2011, she moved to Calgary to continue developing her skills.

“I’ve lived all over the east coast, and I dipped into Toronto for a bit, but nothing feels like home as much as the west. There’s something about Calgary and Alberta as a whole that just feels right,” she explains.

“And Alberta has been very good to me.”

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ders for her creative output - since moving to Alberta she has co-written with over 20 writers – written over 60 songs, and has received over 250,000 views on her YouTube channel Trinity Bradshaw77.

“It’s all about opportunity and exposing yourself to new things.”

She also knows what she wants when it comes to capturing a particular sound.

“I’m painting the same picture that’s been in my head since I was a little girl, so I definitely know where I’m supposed to be.

It’s just having the patience and time that it takes to get there.”

In late 2011, she was declared winner of SUGAR CRISP ‘s ‘The first 15’ Canadian national songwriting contest, including $20,000 and prizes and in January 2013, she won Calgary’s Amp Radio Rock Star $200,000 contest.

In March of last year, she was also chosen as the SOCAN artist of the month performing on the Billy Block show at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville.

She has since performed at the Rivoli in Toronto and was the first country artist selected to perform at international music conference Musexpo held in Los Angeles.

Last spring she also performed at the Viper Room in Los Angeles, and released her first official EP. Her infectious first single Big Town also made a major splash on Canadian radio as well. The EP also boasted such upbeat cuts as Boy Crazy, Coming Home and a stirring remake of Fast Car, made famous back in 1988 by Tracy Chapman.

“It’s one of my favourite songs. It was probably about eight years ago that I was playing with a guitarist in PEI and he asked me if I had ever heard that song. But I remembered hearing it when I was really little.

“It was one of my aunt’s favourite songs, she later told me. She played it all the time when I was little. So maybe it triggered a memory for me as a little girl and I just fell in love with it all over again when it was brought to my attention a second time.”

Last summer, Bradshaw returned to Nashville to record more songs for her CD to be released this year. The tunes have essentially been done – now it’s a matter of narrowing down what will ultimately make it onto the disc.

“I like asking for outside opinions, because ultimately those are the people who

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EMERGING – Singer Trinity Bradshaw is enjoying the success stemming from her EP which was released last year. With a new CD on the way, she performs at Billy Bob’s on March 13. will be buying the album,” she says. “I already love the songs and have put a lot of work into them, so choosing the right ones depends on what your listeners think – people who weren’t involved in the creative process already.”

The songs were produced by Russ Broom and Trey Mills.

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since our last release, I’ve really grown as a songwriter and I’ve found myself,” she explains, reflecting on the upcoming CD. “I’ve gone a little deeper to find out who I was so it’s going to be a little bit of a different sound.

“Music just lifts my spirits – I know I’m in the right place when I’m singing and when I’m involved with music.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Bull Skit Comedy present Kids in the Hall alumni Local comedy troupe Bull Skit has a full slate of shows and special events set for later this month. First off, they are back with more improv and sketch comedy March 21-22nd at 8 p.m. at the Scott Block.

Tickets are available in advance online at www.BullSkitComedy.com.

This month, Bull Skit welcomes musical guest Lauren Busheikin from Calgary. She sings an assortment of jazz, Latin, blues and pop songs. Note that Bull Skit contains mature language and adult themes.

Meanwhile, a family-friendly show is set for March 22. Calf Skit - Bull Skit Comedy presents a show for the entire family. Calf Skit features The Three Little Pigs. The

show runs March 22nd at 2 p.m. at the Scott Block Theatre. Tickets are only available at the door.

Calf Skit uses a unique blend of improv comedy and audience members can choose their own adventures as the format for each show.

Doors open at 1:45 p.m., and the show starts at 2 p.m. at the Scott Block Theatre downtown.

And finally, Bull Skit presents Kevin McDonald from Kids in the Hall March 23 at 8 p.m. at the Scott Block.

McDonald presents improv with Bull Skit Comedy plus stand-up, sketch comedy with his workshop students, and a Q&A.

Tickets are available in advance online at www.BullSkitComedy.com; tickets are $20 each for adults and $16 for students/ seniors.

McDonald founded The Kids in the Hall with his friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995.

McDonald went on to appear in a variety of films including Boy Meets Girl, Lilo & Stitch, Lilo & Stitch: The Series and Epic Movie.

On television, he has appeared on The Martin Short Show, Ellen, That ‘70s Show, Seinfeld, Friends, NewsRadio, MADtv, Arrested Development and Corner Gas.

McDonald will be offering a public sketch-writing workshop on March 23rd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

No experience is required.

Those interested in taking the workshop can email Againstthewalltheatre@gmail. com or sign up at www.BullSkitComedy. com.

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CRYDERMAN PRECISE PERCUSSION – Red Deer College percussion students, including Alastair McLeod, showcased their talents in an Evening of Percussion performance this past weekend. RDC’s music program will be showcasing their students’ talent on March 22-23 with a Music Students Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Showcase.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Entertainment One Rating: PG 139 minutes Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was amazingly

timed to Nelson Mandela’s passing in December.

This is a very appealing look at the great man’s life.

As the film relates, he was born into Xhosa tribal royalty and was a relatively rich and successful lawyer before he got politically involved with the African National Congress. Willing to use violence to fight a brutal and oppressive political system, he was sentenced to life in prison in the 60s for his actions. His reputation helped him be released after more than a quarter

century in jail.

What’s amazing was his ability to not seek violent revenge for how he and the millions of other coloured South Africans were treated.

Without Mandela it might well have been a bloodbath; his was a respected voice of reason for a relatively peaceful transition. Bad things still happened in South Africa; you can’t solve all the problems of a century or two of mistreatment quickly, but without Mandela it would be much worse.

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English actor Idris Elba is very good as Mandela, especially in his later years, after his release as he becomes the first fairly elected president of South Africa. Good supporting cast too.

It probably goes on too long. The last hour or so seems to drag, but maybe because, as viewers who lived through that period, it is too familiar. Rating: four deer out of five.

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Taking the red pill or the blue pill No, I am not talking about a prescription, and if you haven’t seen the movie The Matrix, let me explain.

In the movie, the two main characters are meeting for the first time. Morpheus (the wise teacher) offers Neo (the young student) to choose one of two pills. If Neo takes the red pill, Morpheus will teach him, and tell him all of the secrets of the world as it actually is, how it works and who Neo really is.

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works. Being overweight is easy. We know what foods to eat, how they taste, where to find them, and what they cost. We know what to wear, how to act, and how others will react to us as we are.

There is nothing to immediately sacrifice, change, or risk and we ignore the potential consequences that may come, because right now, this is easy.

If you were to get healthy it might mean your friends and family wouldn’t agree, or feel comfortable.

On your new eating plan you would choose to stop eating out at the high fat, high sugar, low nutrition places that are part of your

current lifestyle, which would mean you couldn’t hang out with your group any more.

If you did join them at those places, you would be the one person drinking water with lemon, and eating a healthy choice. Everyone would give you a hard time and maybe even ridicule you and insist that you join them. This is a common response in human social groups; people want their friends to be just like them, and they are not willing to confront the things they feel guilty over if suddenly you do just that.

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Just as mortar between small clots in tiny blood bricks develops cracks if vessels. This indicates a it’s defective, so does colstroke may occur if a larg- lagen. er clot blocks blood supply These microscopic to the brain. Or, the detec- cracks in coronary arteries tion of inflammation of the set the stage for the formaoptic nerve along with de- tion of fat-laden cholesterol creased vision can point to deposits that cause blockmultiple sclerosis. And, on age and death. In effect, no rare occasions, increased crack, no blockage and no pressure on the optic nerve death. can diagnose brain cancer.

It’s even more frustratBut the major sign that ing that cardiologists have eye doctors look for is ath- ignored Dr. Sydney Bush, erosclerosis (hardening an English researcher. His and narrowing of arteries) historic photos of arteries associated with aging and on my web site are undeniparticularly with diabetes. able. They prove Vitamin C Half of diabetes patients plus lysine acts as a medidie of heart attack. cal Drano to unblock arterOthers suffer from ies. Photos don’t lie. strokes, kidney failure, Sixteen years ago, folblindness or lose legs due lowing a heart attack, to poor blood circulation cardiologists said I would through narrowed arteries. die when I refused to take There is a way to prevent cholesterol-lowering drugs these disastrous complica- (CLDs). Rather, I bet my life tions. But it is like crying on natural science as I did in the wilderness to get the not want to accept the risk medical profession to ac- of CLDs. cept a vital fact. High doses This meant that for many of Vitamin C and lysine can years I’ve had to swallow a both prevent and reverse ton of Vitamin C and lysine atherosclerotic blocked ar- pills, and I got tired of it. teries.

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It’s never been done before but with history you just never know when a new chapter can be written and the Red Deer College volleyball teams authored their own entry into the books while in different provinces.

The Queens took care of a national championship in Ontario and the Kings followed suit by winning their gold medal in Saskatchewan.

In fact, during a timeout in their game the announcement was made about the Queens victory and Kings Coach Aaron Schulha said he was worried for a moment his boys would lose their focus but that never happened as they went on to beat the host team from Briercrest to put the cap on an incredible season.

“I knew we had a lot of talent at the beginning of the year and knew we were capable of winning it all,” said Schulha. “We actually saved our best volleyball for when it mattered the most.”

The Kings were wearing the black hats in the final against the hometown favourite and even the other teams in the tournament were wearing the Briercrest tshirts so there was no love for RDC for the most part.

“We had blow horns going off right in the guys’ ears and there were drums behind the servers,” said Schulha about the hostile environment - but his bunch seemed to embrace the atmosphere and it just charged them up even more. “I think Braden (O’Toole) served an ace and turned around and gave them (the fans) a kind of smirk and it was like, bring it on.”

Meanwhile the Queens were facing Grande Prairie for bragging rights and Coach Talbot Walton figured his girls were right where they needed to be as one of the best teams in the country.

“The journey from how we outlined it was maybe a little cautious and realistic depending on how much we improved but in the end it was exactly what - well it was a great one.”

He will lose four key athletes from this team in the form of Brooke Sutter, Amber Adolf, Karrisa Kuhr and Shelby Bramall but he’s convinced this team will be in good standing when the season starts up again.

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Walton echoed those words and points to the banners in the gym which show three provincial championships and now a national title over the past six years.

“Hopefully parents of athletes understand that their kid is coming to this program and is going to come away being part of something successful.”

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express The world of a student athlete is one of books, tests, practices, games and for some, you can add work to the list.

So when the opportunity for some financial assistance comes along the help is embraced. Red Deer College held their annual breakfast at Westerner Park which injects cash into the school’s Athletic Leadership Fund and it was also the stage for presenting a pair of $1,500 scholarships to two students. One of those was RDC Queens golfer

Melissa Koster who was surprised by the honour and at the same time thankful for the help coming her way. “It’s hard to work while you’re in school and I’m a student and I don’t work while I’m in school,” she said. “Scholarship money is a huge help because I like to succeed in academics and athletics so working just doesn’t happen.”

Striking that balance between the books and the golf course for Koster wasn’t that easy in her first year of post-secondary education.

“My first year I did not do well in school.

I played college golf in 2010 and I did not

succeed academically. Going from high school to college there is very different learning.”

Koster said there was a lot of self-motivation needed and teachers aren’t constantly checking your work so you have to keep an eye on things yourself.

She said things picked up for her in the classroom in her second and third years which saw her getting honours but she admits you don’t have much of a social life in order to reach that pinnacle.

“You have to learn to sacrifice that if you want to play athletics,” said Koster. “It’s

rewarding , it’s awesome in the end.”

Koster plans to take her PAT (Player Ability Test) this August in order to turn professional and she says the advice for former Calgary Flame tough guy Tim Hunter will help her get there.

Hunter said the difference between average and great athletes is the really good ones do what’s required, and then some.

“It’s cool to see someone do that and win the Stanley Cup so I need to learn to do the ‘and then some’ and take it to the next level with my golf,” she said. sports@reddeerexpress.com

Changes on the way for Hockey Night in Canada As Bob Dylan once sang, “I feel a change comin’ on” and in the case of the Hockey Night in Canada broadcast, the change is upon us.

One of the best interviewers in the country, George Stroumboulopoulos, is locking the door on his talk show and opening one which leads to the HNIC broadcast.

Now before we cry in our beverages about having some talk show guy hosting the flagship of hockey in this country you should know Stroumboulopoulos was a sports reporter for the FAN 590 in the centre of the universe.

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to who is back and who is sitting in front of the TV at home with dinner on their lap and the remote close by.

So what to make of this hockey version of shaking things up? Well fresh faces and insight might not be a bad thing in this instance.

It seems to me Stroumboulopoulos is in a no-win situation for the most part with this gig. If he does well many will say it was expected from a guy who could interview a fridge and get good information.

If he flops, then we have the contingent who will point and say I told you so.

Now I grew up in an era where HNIC was pretty

CLAGGETT street cred when it comes to talking hockey and no he won’t be partnered up with Donald S. Cherry.

That duo of Cherry and Ron Maclean stays intact with Darren Millard and Jeff Marek joining the fray to complete the changes.

Now as for the rest of the faces we see on a Saturday night, it’s anyone’s guess as

much the same format every Saturday night and we were comfortable with it.

But like anything else there were new minds getting into positions of power and things were getting a

facelift in areas where it was deemed needed. With the broadcasting landscape changing each month it was not unexpected to see a move like this one and we should give it time to sink

in, finding its own level before we take shots at it.

One thing we can look forward to is Cherry trying to pronounce Stroumboulopoulos’ last name. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Making your home ‘red carpet’ worthy Last week was the Oscars, which is one of my favourite events to watch. You can have your 5 a.m. Olympic hockey games but give me the glamour and elegance of the Oscars any day! The red carpet was awash with glitz and shiny, happy people who were all glowing with anticipation of the awards ceremony which was about to begin.

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has continued over the centuries to include well-to-do train and airplane travelers, royalty, religious leaders and presidents Fast forward to 1922 when the first red carpet is rolled out in Hollywood in front of Graumans Theatre for the movie premiere of Robin Hood starring Douglas Fairbanks. This was the beginning of a long history of red for royalty and ‘the red carpet treatment’ became an often used catch phrase. The first Oscar red carpet was unraveled in 1961 and has since become the hallmark of this illustrious event.

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