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Classical sounds SERENE SONG – The annual Red Deer Performing Arts Festival began Tuesday morning. Julie Olive was among the first to perform with her accompanist as she played Concerto No. 5 Major Op. 22, Third Movement (Seitz, Friedrich) from Suzuki Violin Book IV.
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Local food bank marks 30 years in the City Executive Director Fred Scaife reflects on organization’s impact BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express
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t’s been three decades of serving the community for staff and volunteers of the Red Deer Food Bank. A barbecue was held last week to mark the occasion, and Fred Scaife, executive director of the operation, said it was a fitting time to both reflect on the past and look to the future as well. Scaife recounted how back in the early 1980s, a need for the service surfaced with the impact of the federal government’s National Energy Program on Alberta. “A food bank opened up in Edmonton, and shortly thereafter a group of people in Red Deer saw a need for one here as well,” he said. “In 1984, Red Deer had high unemployment – it was grim. So they opened this up as a temporary response to an immediate situation. And here we are 30 years later.” Over the years, the food bank was located at various spots throughout the City. “In the time I’ve been here, about 17 years, we’ve had two major moves.” Even in the time at their current location, there’s been pressure to expand as the demand for their services grows, he said. But he’s been continually encouraged by the support of the community over the years. “I’ve always appreciated the level of support that we get here in the community,” he said. He’s made even more aware of the local generosity when he visits other cities across the country and meets representatives from other food banks. “I talk to my counterparts and I realize just how good that we do have it here; how phenomenally amazing our donor base in the city of Red Deer and across Central Alberta is,” he said. “We’ve had struggles – no doubt about it – but our struggles are lessened by the fact that this community, once they understand that we are in need of something, they have always responded in amazing fashion. “I’m literally the envy of some of my counterparts across the country for the support that we have here.” Typically, if there is an area of need at the food bank, it’s with cash donations. Food donations are pretty consistent, however. “The reality is we are a very complex organization,” he explained. “When people get an insider’s look at what we do here, they start to understand. “We have a structure here that involves shipping and receiving literally millions of dollars worth of food a year. We have 15,000 square feet of space that we occupy. We
MILESTONE – Fred Scaife, executive director of the Red Deer and District Food Bank, along with his staff and volunteers are marking 30 years of Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express service to the community.
deal with 30 different agencies within the City and the immediate area. We deal with 20 different food banks in Central Alberta. Our footprint is about 22,000 square kilometres in Central Alberta,” he said. This all means that having an army of volunteers and a set of qualified staff is critical to carrying out operations smoothly. “A food bank is such a basic, social service that a lot of people – unless they see the inside – they don’t realize we are far from being a basic operation.” These days, Scaife is relishing the fact he works for an organization that makes such a profound difference in so many people’s lives. He describes the anniversary event last week as both emotional and celebratory. “When I walked through these doors 16 years ago, we were operating out of a little 2,500 square foot place with poor lighting and very substandard conditions. I had a vision at that time. One of the first things
that struck me was that we should treat people better than this. The people we deal with deserve more than what we are providing. “When I look around at the state of our organization 30 years after its birth, I am absolutely amazed and overwhelmed. I don’t think those people 30 years ago imagined what we could actually become. And that is a vital link to social services in the community. We liaise with virtually every organization in the City that deals with people on any level. We assist dozens of organizations right here within our City border in the way of helping their clients. “I’ve been blessed with a supportive community and a board of directors, staff and volunteers that bought into the vision. We’ve managed to make it a reality. “I thank God everyday for this community that has been so supportive, and that understands the mission we are on – how we try to help people and how they (the community) wants to be a part of that. If
that’s not overwhelming and emotional to see year after year – let alone for 30 years – I don’t know what could be.” The personal rewards of what he does are plentiful as well. “Who wouldn’t want to help people? There are bad situations – horrific living conditions in some cases I’ve seen over the years. Things that have broken my heart. “I feel grateful that we are able to assist people. I think that’s what drives me into this office everyday is that yes, we deal with terrible tragedies in our community but the reality is we are dealing with it. “The sheer number of people that come together to help feed a family – if you live in that moment of the specialness of our community and this organization, I can’t ever see myself getting burned out.” For more information about the Red Deer Food Bank Society, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, call 403-342-5355. editor@reddeerexpress.com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Businesses use temporary worker program to train BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express A recent controversy has arisen in Alberta surrounding the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Canadians Against the Temporary Foreign Worker Program recently held a rally in Edmonton at the Legislature to protest the lay offs of Canadian workers replaced by foreign workers. Over 150 welders and pipefitters were laid off in place of temporary foreign workers on a Fort McMurray Suncor site. Canadians Against the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is opposed to importing workers and has even begun selling their own branded t-shirts and hoodies, sporting the slogans ‘Proud Canadians’ and ‘Canadians Against The Temporary Foreign Worker Program’. According to 2012 statistics from Employment and Social Development Canada, Alberta’s use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) far exceeds
that of any other province. These statistics show in 2012, Alberta’s workforce employed 84,465 foreign workers, in comparison to Ontario with 49,770, British Columbia with 28,060, and Saskatchewan with 9,995. While many of these 84,465 foreign workers are employed at fast food chains and coffee shops, a number of these workers are skilled tradesmen. Many are upset with the TFWP, but some Canadians and Red Deerians are relishing the opportunity to support the economies of struggling countries around the world and disagree that the TFWP is a bad program. For one Red Deer company using the TFWP was a part of the growth opportunity that has allowed them to continue contributing to the City and the province’s economy. Studon Electric Ltd. has been utilizing the TFWP since May of 2012. Louie McCullaugh, human resources coordinator, for Studon Electric spent nearly all of 2011 recruiting employees. McCullaugh was searching high and
low, placing ads on bus benches and every surface he could find. He and a fellow Studon recruiter went from B.C. to the east coast in search of journeymen electricians and instrumentation technicians. “It got to the point where we were having to turn down work and turn down jobs because we didn’t have the staff to be able to get the work done.” McCullaugh, who came to Canada from Northern Ireland, has been living in Canada for nearly 40 years. “My family back in Ireland kept telling me stories on the phone about how no one can find a job over there.” Worsening conditions in the European Union countries caused by the recession of 2008 left skilled tradesmen struggling to find employment. Yet in Canada McCullaugh couldn’t find journeymen fast enough. He shortly after made a recruiting trip to Northern Ireland where they held a mini job fair. Of Studon Electric’s 1,000 employees, 95 are now temporary foreign workers.
They are all accredited City & Guild electricians, which is the journeyman ticket equivalent for the United Kingdom. Studon prefers journeymen from these countries, as their training resembles the Canadian certification process, in which people attend school for two months, work for 10 months, and repeat until they are certified. McCullaugh stated that it would not have been possible for them to continue to hire more Canadians during their worker shortage without the help of these temporary foreign workers. Gerry Hodgson, owner of Central Alberta Flooring, was in the same position as McCullaugh when it came to needing journeymen to train his younger workers, as well as being so busy he was close to having to turn down work. Much like Studon, Hodgson spent countless dollars and hours placing ads in search of skilled journeyman tile setters. He explained how the only people who were available to help fill
his labour shortage were young local boys and men who usually had little to no experience in the area. “Business had picked up so much and we couldn’t find enough skilled tile setters to begin training these new guys we were hiring. “So we had to reach outward to fill that gap, and now we are utilizing the TFWP as a stop gap until we can get our younger workers to a point where they can run their own crews and tackle their own jobs.” Hodgson currently employs one journeyman equivalent tile setter from the Philippines and one from Spain. He explains his decision has been a perfect fit, as foreign workers have a four-year time frame in which they may work in Canada before they either apply for permanent residency or return home and it usually takes nearly three years before an untrained worker is at a point where they may head jobs alone. jswan@reddeerexpress.com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Rodney Arens’ trial expected to begin today BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express An eight-week trial is expected to begin today for a man charged with drinking and driving. The crash killed a 13-year-old boy on Canada Day in 2010. Rodney Arens, 36, of Red Deer, is charged with impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, three charges of refusing to provide a breathalyzer sample and breach of recognizance. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. His trial was expected to begin yesterday but was delayed and is scheduled to start today. It will run to June 20 in Red Deer. Arens was originally scheduled for trial in 2013, but a month before proceedings were to begin, he fired his lawyer. In 2010, police said Anouluck ‘Jeffrey’ Chanminaraj, 13,
was riding in a Honda Civic with his 18-year-old brother Jamie and 20-year-old sister Stephanie, who was driving, at about 11 p.m. on Canada Day when a Dodge Ram pickup truck crashed into the passenger side of the car. Their car was turning left through the intersection of Taylor Dr. and Kerry Wood Dr. when it was allegedly struck by a drunk driver operating the pick-up truck. The siblings were on their way to see the Canada Day fireworks. Jeffrey was pronounced dead at the scene. In addition, Arens has been in custody since last December after being arrested and charged for an incident that happened in Sylvan Lake. On Dec. 21st, Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver in Sylvan Lake. Upon locating the parked and running vehicle, police located the
tiative started by Red Deer College’s Be Fit For Life Centre. Within the next 12 months this funding will be used to promote, implement and evaluate programs, services, amenities and policies which increase physical literacy and advance Canadian Sport for Life in the communities of Central Alberta. “Once this is completed we intend to host a Becoming a Canadian Sport for Life Community MiniSummit and train partners from health, education, recreation, sport and other sectors through Physical Literacy 101 Training workshops” says Barb Marsh, Be Fit For Life coordinator at Red Deer College. Red Deer is one of four communities across Canada, the first recipients of the Canadian Sport for Life Community Connections funding from The J.W. McConnell Family Founda- Weber tion.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
OPINION Raising awareness Hundreds of Central Alberta residents will be acknowledging that May is MS Awareness month. Organizers will be providing information over the month to folks about multiple sclerosis during the campaign. According to the MS Society, multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system which is composed of the brain and spinal cord. The disease attacks the myelin which is a covering wrapped around the nerves of the central nervous system. The flow of nerve impulses along nerve fibres (axons) is interrupted or distorted. Multiple sclerosis is described as a complex disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40, it’s known that it affects children, some as young as two years old. Its impact can be widespread. There is no cure. Symptoms can include balance problems and dizziness, fatigue, difficulty in walking, pain, tremor, weakness, spasticity and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) among others. Several fundraising and awareness-building events are planned over the next while, including the Carnation Campaign Mother’s Day weekend, May 9-10. The MS Walk and Run goes May 25 starting out from the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter – Great Chief Park. The MS Walk is Central
Alberta’s largest pledge-based fundraising event. Over 70,000 participants and volunteers take part in 160 locations across Canada each year. In 2013, 421 local walkers and runners raised $143,437. There’s also the Johnson MS Bike Tour on June 7-8 at Festival Hall. The MS Bike Tour is a pledge-based fundraising event that provides Canadians with the opportunity to ride through scenic and often spectacular parts of the country. At Central Alberta’s 2013 Johnson MS Bike Tour, 134 cyclists raised $131,853. Rounding out the slate of activities is the MS Golf Classic Central Alberta’s ‘High Stakes’ Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 11 at the Alberta Springs Golf Resort. The pledge-based event features a ‘high stakes’ putting competition at the 19th hole. Every $500 in pledges brings participants an opportunity to putt. Meanwhile, Canada is a high-risk area for the disease, which occurs more often in countries like Canada that are further away from the equator. The MS Society estimates, based on prevalence rates, that about 1,000 new cases of MS are diagnosed in Canada each year, which means three more Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. Officials are grateful for the support shown by the community, and are encouraging folks to help out again this year – getting involved can make a profound difference.
Reasons why medical tourism is not the answer So it looks like the ‘magic bullet’ solution has been found at last to cure Canada’s healthcare woes: medical tourism.
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FLOOD Last week, Toronto’s Sunnybrook hospital defended its position to court affluent medical patients from other countries who can afford to pay generously for out-of-pocket care in a Canadian hospital. It’s a revenue-generating solution for a cash-strapped system, we are told. A handful of other hospitals already engage in this practice, and many across the country are starting to sit
up and take notice. Should we break out the champagne and celebrate? Not so fast. Medical tourism looks at first like a cash cow but it is more like a many-headed Hydra. Proposals by public hospitals to sell care to medical tourists to expand their revenue base are understandable given tough economic times. But experience from other countries suggests that promises of revenue flow-back to the public system do not always occur. How will we know that profits made off the backs of wealthy (and/or desperate) medical tourists from other countries are actually reinvested with the needs of Canadian patients in mind – as opposed to, for example, higher payments for the surgeons providing the care? And even if there is some reinvestment back that measurably benefits public
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patients this has to be traded off against the fact that beds for medical tourists are clearly beds that could be used – right now – by Canadians. If these beds are going spare when people are currently lined up in crowded emergency rooms from coast to coast, then something is clearly amiss. Moreover, basic market principles dictate that the higher prices that can be charged to privately-paying medical tourists will divert at least some physicians from treating public patients. If the private sector pays more, and medical tourism is lucrative, then it strains credibility to suggest that doctors will not be further tempted into that sector. If medical tourism is the solution, we’d best ask first, what’s the problem? Many Canadians might suggest wait times. This is
a legitimate concern. Too many of us wait too long for the care we need and deserve. Across the country there are calls (and court cases being heard) to privatize as a solution to remedy wait times. But it is a solution only for those who can afford to pay. We know from initiatives in other countries and from the example of cardiac care in Ontario, and with orthopaedic surgery in Alberta, that we can fix wait times for all Canadians within the public system. And it doesn’t mean we need to spend more. More cash in the healthcare system is not necessarily what we need. From a global perspective, we put an awful lot of public money in – but those who spend it on our behalf are not getting value for our money. In other words, we are paying too much for drugs that frequently don’t do very
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much, too much to some providers and not enough for others, and we are not rationally allocating our resources to achieve a bigger bang for our healthcare buck. With respect to wait times, research tells us that we won’t solve this problem with more private dollars but we can solve it by having all patients referred for surgery into a central triaged system. This will ensure that a patient is sent to the first available specialist and not the one that his or her family doctor happens to have on speed dial, and that the system (and not a doctor’s secretary) is responsible for making sure care is secured in a timely way for each and every patient. Why, when we have proven solutions that could be used to reduce wait times, are the people who run our system not focused on
implementing solutions? Canadians have been acclimatized to an increasing level of mediocrity in medicare and cowed from demanding more by the constant refrain of how much healthcare costs. We should not be so reticent in demanding more from those who run our healthcare system. If government, hospitals and physicians can promise excellent and timely care to tourists from other countries there is no reason why the same promise can’t be made to all Canadians – and we should demand it of them. Colleen Flood is an advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and a professor in the Faculty of Law, the School of Public Policy & Governance, and the Institute of Health Services Management & Evaluation - University of Toronto. Her columns are distributed via www.troymedia. com.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Thurber students and staff go silent for a cause BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express A group of Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School students and teachers took a vow of silence last week as part a worldwide initiative called ‘We Are Silent’. We Are Silent worldwide is a fundraiser for the organization known as Free The Children, which involves millions of people going silent for 24-hours to raise funds to support the millions of girls around the world facing poverty, exploitation and the denial of their fundamental right to education. The Thurber students opted to localize We Are Silent and use the funds raised to host a spa day for patrons of the Women’s Emergency Shelter. Students from Thurber’s leadership class in collaboration with the IB Helpin’ You student group came up with the idea to host the spa day as a way of recognizing and rewarding local women who were facing adversity. A total of $1,200 was
raised, which will be used to host the spa day and provide a healthy donation to the women’s shelter. Tamara Ma, a Grade 12 Thurber student and community vice president for the leadership class, explained how they decided to host the spa day and approached Marvel College, a beauty school in Red Deer, to ask if they would be interested in providing the services for the day. “They wholeheartedly agreed and now students from Marvel will be providing the women with facials, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling and a few other things that the women at the shelter can sign up for ahead of time,â€? explained Ma. The students involved with the planning were blown away by the support of their student body, who ooded to donation boxes in hopes of raising enough money to silence their teachers for the day. “The idea of ‘celebrity’ participants who in this case were our teachers and a few of the leadership students was a great add on
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tire day’s worth of lessons leading up to the event, as they knew they wouldn’t be able to speak throughout the day. One teacher even went as far as to record his lesson plans on podcasts so students could listen to the lesson plan online. Around 100 Thurber students also voluntarily vowed to be silent, wore masks covering their mouths and carried around information they could
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RDC instructor recognized for lifetime service A mainstay in Red Deer College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is being recognized for a remarkable career. Early next month, longtime RDC nursing instructor Lorraine Way will be awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). CARNA is the regulatory body for more than 35,000 registered nurses in Alberta. The organization sets nursing standards to ensure effective, safe and ethical care by regis-
tered nurses. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a registered nurse who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession throughout their career. “We are so proud of Lorraine for everything she has accomplished in her wonderful career,” says Linda Moore Martin, dean of science, health, sport and education. “We’re excited to join in on the celebration and thank her for the significant impact that she has made in her profession, in the lives of her students and colleagues, and also in the health care of
our communities.” The 2013/2014 academic year marked Way’s 25th year with RDC. She’ll retire at the end of 2014 to spend more time with her family. “I’m extremely honoured, humbled and thrilled all at the same time, to be recognized by my peers with this award,” says Way. “The other nominees for this award are nurses that I’ve admired and looked up to throughout my career, so it’s really a tremendous honour for me.” Prior to her time with the College, Way worked for 18 years as a nurse educator
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Slight decrease in overall crime so far this year BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Crime statistics released this week show the City has maintained a decrease in overall crime in the first quarter of 2014, which reflects activity from Jan. 1 to March 31. “While crime continues to decrease in our community, we remain committed to crime prevention, community safety and continued work on the role of policing in Red Deer,” said City Manager Craig Curtis. “I expect to see these numbers decrease even further in the second quarter of 2014.” Overall crime was down 0.7% in the first quarter. There were some increases with certain crimes however, including theft of motor vehicles were up 13.6% over January to March last year, cases of assault also saw an increase of 12.6%. There were 410 reported assaults from January to March of this year as opposed to 364 from the same time last year. Accounts of fraud were also on the rise during that time period as well.
In 2013 from January to March there were 217 reports of fraud, where this year during the same time there have been 272 reports of fraud – a 25.3% increase. Other crimes including arson were on the decrease between January and March of this year with four reports of arson as opposed to seven reports during the same time in 2013 – a 42.9% decrease. Also seeing a decrease is crimes to do with kidnapping/hostage/abduction with five reported instances this year and 11 in 2013 from the same time last year. Accounts of robbery also saw a decrease with 31 reported instances from January to March in 2013 and 19 from the same time frame this year – a 38.7% decrease. Red Deer’s overall crime rate decreased by 9.8% from 2012 to 2013, according to annual crime statistics released by the City of Red Deer this past January. Crime statistics are released on a quarterly basis in April, July, October and January. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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Alberta Health Services urges ‘end-of-life care’ planning ‘Conversations Matter’ coincides with National Advance Care Planning Day New online tools are now available to help Albertans think and talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. Conversations Matter, launched by Alberta Health Services (AHS) to coincide with National Advance Care Planning Day, provides information on advance care planning and an interactive online tool designed to help individuals determine their person-
al preferences in the event that they become incapable of consenting to or refusing treatment or other care. “The fundamental principle behind advance care planning is the right to make informed decisions about your care today and for the future,” says Dr. Verna Yiu, AHS’ vice president quality and chief medical officer. The interactive online
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POLICE BRIEFS VEHICLE VANDALISM SPREE IN INGLEWOOD Police continue to search for suspects involved in a vehicle vandalism spree in Inglewood last week. At 8:10 a.m. on April 17, Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of numerous vehicles that had been vandalized sometime during the night in Inglewood. Six vehicles parked on In-
glewood Dr. had front or rear windows smashed in on the driver’s side. Not all vehicles parked on the street were vandalized; the windows appear to have been randomly smashed and nothing appears to be missing from those vehicles. Anyone with information that may assist the police in the investigation of these senseless acts of vandalism is asked to call Red Deer
by Erin Fawcett RCMP at 403-343-5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit. com.
RED DEER MAN INJURED A young Red Deer man remains in a Calgary hospital following a long-boarding accident in Sylvan Lake this past weekend. On April 20 at 2:20 p.m. three adult males were ‘longboarding’ northbound down the hill on Old Boomer Rd. near Fern Glade Cresc. at what witnesses described as a high rate of speed. Two of the men hit loose gravel, lost control of their boards and subsequently wiped out onto the asphalt road surface. Immediate first aid was provided to both of the injured males by witnesses, including Sylvan Lake Fire Department’s off-duty deputy chief. EMS, police and the fire department attended the scene. One male, a 22-year-old Red Deer man, suffered a severe head injury and required emergency air transport to the Foothills Hospital
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SUSPECTS SOUGHT AFTER INCIDENT On April 16, Ponoka Traffic Services was dispatched to 9-1-1 complaint of an erratic driver southbound on the QEII Hwy. from Lacombe. The complainant reported a bronze Dodge Dakota was all over the road and had almost hit the ditch three times. Approximately 10 minutes later a member of Innisfail Traffic Services located the suspect Dakota southbound at Hwy. 11A. An attempt was made to stop the suspect pickup, which fled from RCMP. The license plate was obtained and a query showed it was reported stolen to Calgary Police Service on April 14th. The pickup exited the QEII Hwy. at Hwy. 11, drove through the ditch to get around vehicles stopped at the red light, and almost was involved in a collision with traffic that had been westbound on Hwy. 11. Attempts to stop the pickup were terminated due to the danger the driver was willing to put the public at risk of. The pickup was last observed southbound on Orr Dr., where it was involved in a hit and run collision. An RCMP member located the pickup a couple minutes later, abandoned, running in gear, wedged up against the front of a private residence in the 6200 block of Orr Dr. Two members of PDS conducted an extensive track of the suspect/suspects, however were unsuccessful in their attempts to locate. It appears the occupant/ occupants of the pickup exited the vehicle while it was still in motion, and it was allowed to careen down the
street driverless until it collided with the house, which, is directly across the street from a daycare centre.
YOUTH ARRESTED AFTER ROBBERY A Red Deer youth has been charged after allegedly robbing a local convenience store last week. On April 16 at 3:15 a.m. a lone male entered the Mac’s Convenience Store located at 2950 22 St. The suspect brandished a knife at the employee and demanded cash and cigarettes, along with a few other small items. The suspect left on foot and headed east from the convenience store. No one was injured during this robbery. Less than 21 hours after the armed robbery RCMP arrested a 16-year-old male youth for the crime. The youth was taken into custody at 11:30 p.m. on April 16 the same day the robbery was committed. The youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with one count of armed robbery.
SUSPECTS SOUGHT IN TAXI ASSAULT Police continue to search for two suspects who allegedly assaulted a taxi driver in Red Deer.
On April 10 at 8:40 p.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of an assault on a taxi driver at Northey Ave. Two males in their late teens to early 20s took a taxi and then refused to pay once they had reached their destination. When the driver attempted to stop them, they assaulted him by punching him and kicking him in the stom-
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MAN CHARGED IN HIT AND RUNS A Red Deer man is facing charges after allegedly trying to rob a pharmacy earlier this month. At 9:45 a.m. on April 11, Red Deer RCMP responded to a complaint of what the caller believed to be a thwarted robbery at Piper Creek IDA, located at 32 St. and 49 Ave. Witnesses reported seeing a male cover his face with a bandana before approaching the door to the pharmacy, at which time staff locked the door to deny the male access. The male then got into a blue Dodge Dakota, crossed the intersection and struck another vehicle before entering the parking lot of Northwest Motors, where the suspect struck six more parked vehicles. RCMP located the suspect behind Northwest Motors and took him into custody. On investigation, it was discovered that the Dodge Dakota driven by the suspect had been stolen shortly before this incident. Sean Michael Allen, 38, of Red Deer has been charged with six counts failure to stop at the scene of an accident, one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count of theft over $5,000.
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fyi EVENTS Laugh and Learn with Phil Callaway and enjoy musical entertainment by Cindy Palin on April 26th at Shalom Counselling Centre’s Spring Dessert Gala. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the silent auction, program begins at 7 p.m. Balmoral Bible Chapel (55 St. And Rutherford Drive, Red Deer). Tickets $20. Call 403-3420339. Proceeds to support Central Alberta individuals and families receiving counselling. Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present The 29th Middle Schools Awesome Art Show, held in the Kiwanis Gallery from April 29 to May 25. First Friday Red Deer Opening Reception: May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Students from Eastview, Central, Gateway, West Park and Glendale Middle Schools.
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Kaylor Build Building (4917 – 48 St.) Proceeds su support the Dress For Success program in Central Alberta. For more information, call 403-597-8769. The Red Deer Flying Club is proud to host our annual Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast on May 4. The breakfast will run from 8 a.m. until noon at the Sky Wings Hangar at the Red Deer Regional Airport. Watch for the ‘Follow-Me’ signs when you arrive. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids six and under and $25 per family. Travel Memories runs May 7th from 2 - 3:30 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch, Waskasoo Meeting Room. The featured speakers this month
rototiller, etc. Phone Jesse at 403-877-1436 for information. On May 10, it’s the 15th annual Fun Tree planting Bee from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meet at Bower Hall at 9:15 a.m. and tree planting from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Refreshments, snacks and prize draw afterwards at Bower Hall. Phone Larry at 403-347-6994 for information. On May 26, there’s a bike clinic from 7 to 8 p.m. Phone Jesse at 403-877-1436 for information. On June 9, at the Bower Community Membership Drive from 6 to 8 p.m. $5 membership fee per family and come and enjoy free coffee & goodies. Phone Laura 403-3436136, Ray 403-343-2115 or Viggo 403-340-3494 for information. On June 30 there’s a car
agement such as finance and human resources and should be comfortable with fundraising. Call Liz or Sandy at 403-3098215 or email fsca@fsca.ca to find out whether this volunteer opportunity is right for you. The Red Deer Chamber Singers invite you to attend our annual Spring Concert, Carnival of Melodies, featuring an array of ear pleasing music from opera, musical theatre, swing, popular and traditional choral settings. It runs May 24 at 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church. Tickets ($10) available at the door or by calling Sadie at 403-347-5166. Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Bar-
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Annual St. George’s Day Tea April 27 at 2 p.m. at Red Deer Legion. Tickets $5 available at Legion reception. Entertainment, food and fun. The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell featuring the ‘Kids’ from Strathearn Music Studios in Edmonton on May 1, 12:15 – 1 p.m. No admission charge - donations accepted at the door. Coffee and tea provided by Café Noir.
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sharing their memories of travel and life in Wales. Listen to our speakers and share your own travel adventures, while enjoying coffee or tea with us. For more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100.
The Red Deer Wildrose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus present their spring show Moms and Their Boys – a tribute to mothers on May 2 at 7 p.m. at Living Stones Church. Special guest appearances will include Timelines (Evergreen Champion quartet) and also the Lindsay Thurber High School Chamber Choir. Tickets are $20 (children under 12 are free). They are available from David at 403-342-1318, Rob at 403-782-3744, Ron at 403789-6489 and at the door. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.
Daytime Documentaries runs May 7, 2-4:30 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch, Waskasoo Meeting Room. This month’s documentary will be Horse Boy, about an autistic boy, who has developed a rapport with horses, so his parents take him to visit with the shamans of inner Mongolia for treatment. A discussion facilitated by a staff member will follow the film. Coffee and tea will be served. 403-346-2100.
The annual Spring Inventory Reduction Sale runs May 3 for Dress For Success. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the lower level of the
Bower Community Association upcoming events at the Bower Hall (85 Boyce St.) April 28 - lawn care equipment - 7 to 8 p.m. Learn about your lawn mower,
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clinic from 7 – 8 p.m. Care and maintenance for your vehicle. Phone Jesse at 403-877-1436 for information. All events are free and held at the Bower Hall. Innisfail Town Theater is proud to announce the group will be performing Blood Brothers, by Willy Russell, for its spring production. The show will runs through May 10 at the Ol’ Moose Hall in Innisfail. Blood Brothers is described as a ‘drama with singing’ and is destined to take its audience on an emotional roller-coaster ride. Tickets are available at the Leg Man, 5036 50th St. (Main St.), Innisfail. Family Services of Central Alberta is looking for a few volunteer board members to lead and strengthen our organization including strategic management and board level governance. Board members will have skills and expertise in the areas of organizational man-
bershop Chorus is a chorus for 30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 2:51 AM PM 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. Central Alberta Singles Dances runs 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 403-341-7653 or Murray at 403357-8022. Everyone is welcome.
MEETINGS Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society general meeting April 24 at 7 p.m., Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds Guest Speaker: Cst. Bruce Mann, CN Police, Calgary. Topic: Metal Theft Awareness and Role of CN Police. BARCWS Law Enforcement Partners in attendance. For more information call Yvette at 403-746-3429. The Deer Park Alliance Church Women are hosting a Retro Memory Afternoon Tea on May 3 from 1-3 p.m. Special 1950’s music from Alecia Aichelle; local recording artist and songwriter. Ideas for preserving memories from The Framing Nook and Heritage Makers. Wear an apron from the past to receive Door Prizes and bring your favorite Tea Cup. Tickets cost $7 and must be picked up by April 28 at the church office, at 2960-39 St. in Red Deer. For information, call 403-343-1511. The Red Deer Celiac Support Group will holding our meetings the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5211 – 22 St. in Red Deer. We offer information and support on celiac symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet and products. 2014 meeting schedule May 20, June 17, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18. The group also has an awareness table set up at the Red Deer hospital the fourth Tuesday of every month as well. For information call Fay 403-347-3248 or Clarice at 403-341-4351. The Calgary Chapter will be hosting the 2014 National Celiac Convention in Calgary at the Telus Convention Center May 30-June 1. For information or registration visit http://www.calgaryceliac. caemail info calgaryceliac.ca or call 403-237-0304. There are also support groups in Rocky Mountain House and Stettler. 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, 40 Holmes St. Weigh-in occurs between 6:15 and 6:45, Program starts from 7- 8 p.m. Drop in for a free evening or call Trevor or Richelle at 403-9862817 for more information.
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CITY BRIEFS EMERGING ARTIST AWARDS The Red Deer Arts Council has established an award for emerging artists to support and encourage promising artists, early in their careers, while also serving to raise the arts profile by stimulating, developing and promoting the arts in Red Deer. The Red Deer Emerging Artist Award will be awarded every year, and it consists of $1,000, a banner for the artist’s personal promotion and a certificate. The awards are not project grants, but designed to support the development needs of emerging artists whether it is supplies, further study or experiences, funding to travel for auditions, study or work, or even income replacement for non-arts related employment. Each applicant determines the investment need that would most advance his or her career. Deadline for receipt of completed applications is April 30. For more information, call the Arts Council office at 403-348-2787.
AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR COMING The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their smiles, beautiful voices and African songs and dances. They perform at New Life Fellowship Church on June 6 at 7 p.m. The program features children’s songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs. Music for Life (the parent organization for The African Children’s Choir) works in seven African countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history.
by Mark Weber MFL’s purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa, by focusing on education. The African Children’s Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other inspirational performers. No tickets, but donations are welcome.
‘LET’S TALK’ CONTINUES At the recent ‘Let’s Talk 2014’, residents not only had the opportunity to learn about City services, but they also had the chance to voice their vision for the City. That chance is not over. The surveys that were available at Let’s Talk are available online for residents to fill out. Residents are encouraged to visit the City’s web site and ensure their voices are heard. One of those surveys is to identify what community amenities are missing for Red Deer. “We are asking residents to tell us what spaces and places are missing in Red Deer,” said Charity Dyke, acting director, communications & strategic planning. “As we develop our budget five, 15 and 20 years into the future, are there any facilities, places or buildings we need to plan for that will greatly benefit our community?” Residents can also tell the City how they would spend their tax dollars. “Residents can also tell us what programs and services they see as priorities for the City, which will assist City council in preparation for Budget 2015,” Dean Krejci, chief financial officer. On May 21, the City will continue to engage with the community on amenities and the budget at an open house. It runs from 4 until 8 p.m. at Festival Hall.
FAMILY FUN - Central Alberta Moms Town was held this past weekend at the Collicutt Centre where mothers and their children gathered for fun activities and shopping. Alyssa Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Pankiw was among the many who had their faces painted.
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The 90th anniversary of the Elks Lodge Michael 38106 Range Road 275, Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Ph: 403-350-2150 Fx: 403-346-9840 WWW.RDCOUNTY.CA A great place to live, work & grow
PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.
PROPOSED LEASE OF COUNTY MUNICIPAL RESERVE (MR) PROPERTY BYLAW NO. 2014/11 to lease a portion (1.25 acres +/-) of a Municipal Reserve property located at Lot 1 MR, Block 10, Plan 962-0205, SE 13-37-28-4, within the Hamlet of Springbrook as indicated below: The purpose of the bylaw is to allow for the lease of this 1.25-acre parcel to the Springbrook Community Association to allow for the construction of a Skatepark.
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DAWE That organization is the Red Deer Elks Lodge #85, which was chartered in May 1924. The Canadian Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was first established in 1912 in Vancouver. It was a separate organization from the American Elks, although the two groups shared a common history and had similar basic beliefs. The first Elks Lodge was established in Calgary in July 1913, followed shortly thereafter with a lodge in Medicine Hat. The Edmonton Lodge was chartered in March 14, 1914. Former Alberta Premier A.C. Rutherford served as the first Exalted Ruler and soon became the Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks of Canada for four years. The outbreak of the First World War in the summer of 1914 put an enormous damper on the Elks’ organizational work. However, the organization quickly became active again immediately after the end of the War. Between 1921 and 1924, three national conventions were held in Alberta. New lodges began to spring up across the province. In mid-April 1924, Jack McCoubrey of Calgary came to Red Deer to see if there was any interest in forming an Elks lodge in the community. He was met with an incredible response. Although Red Deer had a population of only 2,800 at the time, more than 100 people quickly indicated their interest in joining.
One major reason for the strong interest in forming a lodge was the fact that the Elks did not care what a person’s religion or background was. All that was asked of prospective members was that they be persons of good character, who were willing to work hard to help their fellow lodge members and the community as a whole. The need for a grass-roots, inclusive, ‘self-help’ organization in the community was very evident. The First World War had caused a collapse of the local economy. Governments became, for all intents and purposes, bankrupt. Local banks refused to lend the City of Red Deer any more money and, at one point, even refused to honour the City’s paycheques. Local school trustees went door-todoor to see if they could raise enough money from delinquent taxes to pay the school teachers. Thus, there was an urgent need for the local citizens to band together to create community and recreational services and infrastructure. There was no point in turning to governments for help. People had to cooperate and tackle the needs of the community themselves. When the Red Deer Elks Lodge was officially chartered on May 14, 1924, there were more than 120 charter members. Several more people in-
COMMUNITY BAND - The Red Deer Elks Boys Band, 1926.
BYLAW NO. 2014/12 to amend Part 18, Condominium Resort Residential District (R-7), to allow for the location of an attached garage when the required criteria are met. BYLAW NO. 2014/13 to amend the Land Use Bylaw in relation to Landscaping Requirements. A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 6, 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.
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dicated that they would like to soon join. The chartering ceremonies were held in the Red Deer Armouries as this one of the few places in the City that could hold a crowd of that size. Within a year, the membership of the Lodge nearly doubled to more than 200. The Elks also quickly raised an impressive amount of money for a variety of worthy community causes. One of the first was the construction of a new arena to replace the one that had collapsed under a heavy weight of snow nearly 20 years before. Another was the revival of a community band and the provision of children’s playground equipment. Unfortunately, space does not allow the recounting of the extensive number of projects initiated by the Elks and the enormous range of groups and causes that have received very generous financial assistance from the Elks and the associated Order of the Royal Purple over the past several decades. On Saturday, May 10, the Elks will be celebrating their 90th anniversary with a banquet at the Elks Hall on Taylor Dr. and Horn St. Further information on the event and tickets can be obtained by contacting the Elks at 403-346-3632 or info@elksreddeer.ca.
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Volunteering in Central Alberta For more information about volunteering in Central Alberta or if you are an organization or have an event needing volunteers, visit Volunteer Central at www. volunteercentral.ca, email info@volunteercentral.ca or call 403-346-3710.
NEW LISTINGS: Block Parents Society of Blackfalds is looking for people to volunteer as Block Parents in the town of Blackfalds. Contact Kari Thesen at 403-755-9102 or email info@ blackfaldsblockparents.ca. Catholic Social Services is recruiting volunteers to provide guidance and support to newly housed individuals taking part in the Welcome Home for Homeless Program. Contact Rev. Linda Ervin at 403347-6073. Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society is seeking volunteers for a variety of roles. Contact Gloria Derksen at 403-885-3355 or email admin@victimsupport.ca. Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for experienced volunteer directors for the board of directors. Contact Graham Barclay, chair of the board at gbarclay@shaw.ca. The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for a volunteer Luminary Committee Chair for the society’s Relay for Life pro-
gram. Contact Nancy Kumm, revenue development coordinator at 403-309-5432 or email nancyk@cancer.ab.ca. Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre is accepting applications for volunteer directors to participate on our dynamic board. Contact TerryLee Ropchan at 403-986-9904 or email terrylee@cacpc.ca. Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society is seeking a volunteer treasurer/accountant, as part of the board of directors. Contact Gloria Derksen at 403885-3355 or email admin@victimsupport.ca. Habitat for Humanity ReStore is looking for volunteers to help in various areas in ReStore. Contact Darlene Glover at 403309-6080 or email darlene.glover@habitatreddeer.ca.
EVENT LISTINGS: Alzheimer Society of Alberta is urgently 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 or email jfogarty@alzheimer.ab.ca. Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre is looking for event volunteers to help with decorating, balloon raffle and 50/50 raffle. Contact Tera Johnson at 403-3402606 or email tjohnson@aspirespecialneeds.ca.
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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Prairies/NTW Region is recruiting Committee Planning Members for the First Annual Batting Against Breast Cancer™ slo-pitch tournament. Contact Kara Wozniak, email kwozniak@cbcf.org or call 1-866-302-2223. Central Alberta AIDS Network Society (CAANS) is looking for special events volunteers and committee members. Contact Aisley Miles at 403-346-8858 or email Engage@CAANS.org. CNIB is looking for volunteers to work evening bingos 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. up to one per month. Contact Wody at 403-346-0037 or wody.bergquist@cnib.ca. Only Women’s Fitness Fun Run is recruiting volunteers to help out with various jobs at the event which will be held on May 10th at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area. Contact Val Jensen at 403-3426494 or email starstruckreddeer@gmail. com. Red Deer Regional Health Foundation needs volunteers to help at the many fundraisers held by RDRHF. Duties include selling raffle tickets, clerical support, displaying silent auction items, taking regis-
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trations and so much more. Contact Trish Wendland at 403-343-4773 or foundation@ albertahealthservices.ca. Adult Literacy Program at the Dawe Library is looking for volunteer tutors to assist students with reading, writing and speaking English or basic math skills. Students are from all walks of life and from many countries. Contact Lois Prostebby at 403-346-2533 or email lprostebby@rdpl.org. Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is looking for a Digitization Assistant Volunteer to help with scanning, watermarking images, and data entry. Contact Debbie at 403-341-8614 or email debbie@ashfm.ca. Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for In-School Mentors to spend one hour a week with a student. Contact Janessa at 403-342-6500 or visit bbbsreddeer.ca. 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. Should be physically able and available once in 10 days from 11am to 12noon for approximately 45 minutes. Contact Yvonne Bauer at 403-346-1241.
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ENTERTAINMENT Head of the Herd slides into Red Deer Vancouver-based band cresting wave of latest CD’s popularity BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express The Vancouver-based band Head of the Heard released their most recent CD last fall and it’s clear they’ve certainly found their stride. Harnessing the energy of their live shows, this record highlights the fired-up, melodic, storytelling prowess that is at the heart of Head of the Herd. The guys kicked off a 22-city national headline tour in Kelowna on May 1st and they perform at the International Beer Haus on May 3. By This Time Tomorrow takes bluesy rock traditions and blends them with the energy of rock, resulting in a nine-track album bursting with a southern edge, raw and expressive vocals and a slick touch of slide guitar. Things kick off with a blast of unrestrained energy with You Come, You Go which leads right into the equally intense and compelling title track By This Time Tomorrow. We Could Get Together is the third single off By This Time Tomorrow; accessible with a sound quite unlike anything else at radio right now. It finds the guys back in the mix that suits them so well – blistering rock that regardless of its fierce sensibilities never loses its melodic nature. “Right off the bat you get a funk throwback bass line that grooves its way into the storytelling prowess we’re known for,” says frontman/guitarist Neu Mannas. “The bridge has that heavy rock groove that only Gggarth can make. Reminds you that Gggarth made Rage Against the Machine’s first record, and he ain’t to be messed with.” Rounding out the duo is Clayton Frank who is on vocals and
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guitar. Mannas had a fairly early introduction to music, with his folks enrolling him in piano lessons as a kid. “But what really sparked my attention and got me obsessed was finding the bass when I was about 12,” he recalls. “Pretty much when I started playing bass I didn’t have many thoughts beyond that for a while – I just got so hooked. I started a band early on and have been in groups ever since. “There’s no better learning to do what I do than to be in a band.” There really was no other plan in place in terms of carving out a career. “I was pretty much set the minute I started playing in a band. I was on top of the world and remember thinking I don’t even know how you could call this a job.” As to their latest project, it was created in two sessions. The first with one of rock’s most sought after producers Gggarth Richardson, the man behind Rage Against the Machine’s chart topping debut, Biffy Clyro’s 2013 UK number one CD Opposites and countless in between. “We narrowed it down to the sound that we wanted – we are both big fans of the blues,” he explains of how the guys approach their artistry. “It was effortless compared to some groups I’ve been in and some of the stories I’ve heard. But it really did just kind of come out of thin air and work out.” The second session was produced by Rick Jackett and James Black from the multi-platinum group Finger Eleven. From the outset, it was all about maintaining a powerful, ‘live’ sound as well. And between the collaborations, the project grew to become more than the guys could have hoped for.
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VIRTUOSITY – Vancouver’s Head of the Herd perform at the International Beer Haus on May 3. “We knew we had something really special going on.” Meanwhile, the project was named after the aforementioned title track and first single, a duet with Jasmin Parkin from Mother Mother. The song has been used by the NHL and Hockey Night in Canada for a playoff montage, and as of late last June it also hit number one on the national rock charts in Canada. Little wonder, as it’s tough to imagine two singers who complement each other so well as the gritty tune unfolds in all its earthy glory. Take Ten Steps takes a slightly different tone – leaning more on the rock side of things with en-
gaging results, while the brisk, and comparatively breezy Ain’t My Day, the project’s second single, would fit nicely in on adult contemporary/pop radio. That’s not to say there isn’t a distinctive edge to the tune, which thunders along with a rich percussive foundation and exceptional vocal delivery. In the time since the release of their debut CD On The House, which was back in 2011, Head of the Herd has gained plenty of momentum. Being named Fox Seeds winners (previous winners include Nickelback, Matthew Good Bif Naked and more) was only the beginning. They’ve opened for Guns
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ZAP! Theatre returns with biggest production yet BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express ZAP! Theatre is gearing up for their next production The 3½ Musketeers, which opens next month. Daniel Allers, general manager for ZAP! Theatre, said the group is glad to be putting on anther show for the beneďŹ t of the Christian Life Orphanage in Mwanza, Tanzania. “It’s good to be doing it for a reason,â€? said Allers. “It’s always nice to act but it’s great to act for a purpose.â€? Allers described The 3½ Musketeers as a comedic retelling of the classic story by Alexandre Dumas. As usual for ZAP! Theatre, the play is also a musical and is family-friendly. Of course, the story is full of sword ďŹ ghting as well as singing and Allers said it will feature live steel combat sequences on stage. It is also the most prominent production ZAP! has ever taken on, said Allers. He explained the group had to apply and receive permission to perform the show instead of simply paying royalties as has been the case with previous shows. “It’s a huge production,â€? said Allers. “We’re really excited.â€? ZAP! has been rehearsing for the production since the beginning of January. He added that it has been a lot of work to produce this show in the short timeframe that ZAP! operates in, but all involved have risen to the challenge and are looking forward to the production. The effort the cast has put into the show sends a stronger message when one remembers that all of them are donating their time. ZAP! productions use all proceeds from their shows to beneďŹ t the Christian Life Orphanage and so not only do the actors not get paid, the costs associating with putting on the show
come out of their own pockets. “It’s quite the investment both in time and money for young adults to commit to,â€? said Allers. “But everyone loves acting and loves the opportunity to make a difference on the other side of the world.â€? He added that there is a social aspect to ZAP! and he stays involved with the productions to keep those ties intact as well as do something he loves. However, he said it is great to be able to do some good in the world at the same time. “The best thing you can do is help people in need and there’s no better way to do it than while doing something you love,â€? said Allers. The 3½ Musketeers begins with the diminutive Darth Canyon being sent out from his farm in Gascony, France to become a musketeer in Paris. Along the way, he meets and picks a ďŹ ght with the famous trio the Thee Musketeers. But, when the foursome is set upon by the evil Richelieu’s men, they team up to ďŹ ght them off together and quickly become friends, going on to save France from certain disaster at Richelieu’s hand. Last year, ZAP! raised more than $10,000 with its production of Jitterbug Juliet. That money went towards building dormitories for the Christian Life Orphanage. Allers said while the structure of the orphanage itself is now ďŹ nished, logistical problems prevented the boys from moving into their new home before Christmas as planned. Most of these problems have been worked through now, Allers added, and the boys should be settled in before a visit is made to the orphanage this June. Performances for The 3½ Musketeers run on May 9, 10, 16 and 17 at Asker Lu-
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Mozart has always captured the imagination of audiences and musicians alike. Come hear why, as the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra presents various angles of Mozart in their upcoming ďŹ fth concert of the season, ‘Angles of Amadeus’ on April 26th at 8 p.m. A piece by rival Salieri opens the concert with La Scuola de’ Gelosi – but be prepared to learn about the real relationship between Salieri and Mozart, which is not nearly as contentious as many may believe. “La Scuola de Gelosi is a ‘dramma giocoso’ which was premiered in Venice but quickly reached international recognition,â€? notes Claude Lapalme, RDSO music director. “The Overture is indeed quite Mozartean in spirit – it is well written and delightfully tuneful.â€? Allene Hackleman, principal horn of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, joins the RDSO for a performance of Mozart’s technical Horn Concerto No. 2. Written for his friend Austrian horn player Joseph Leutgeb, the manuscript is
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more. So how did that happen? Bettany’s character proceeds to tell us how Johnny Depp, playing a brainy researcher into artiďŹ cial intelligence, along with his wife (Rebecca Hall), got the world into this mess. A group of terrorists led by Kate Mara fear technology is taking over the world, so they destroy most of the world’s most advanced labs and shoot Depp with a poison bullet. He doesn’t die for a few weeks, giving Hall and his friend Bettany time to transfer his brain into a new experimental computer system. That done, Depp’s brain starts to take over the Internet, while making a fortune on Wall Street and building a secret complex in the desert. Soon Bettany, kidnapped by the terrorists, and the powers
that be, including tech whiz Freeman and policeman Cilian Murphy, are all trying to stop Depp. There are some interesting ideas here about technology ruling more of our lives. The cast is generally good despite a mediocre script. But the movie lacks credibility and while it looks good, it doesn’t really have much substance. Indeed, sometimes it is draggy and boring, but Depp’s fans should enjoy it. Rating: three deer out of ďŹ ve
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working. When you decide to change and to get in shape, you being a process where everyday you are renovating your body and supporting the construction of the new design. Your construction materials are great food, excellent workouts and positive thoughts - all of which will lead you to a better body and a life that is fully engaged. When you are fully engaged
and supported with an energetic fit body – well then nothing can bring you down. Your newly renovated body and attitude will begin to affect everything. A newly renovated lifestyle affects your partner, your kids, your co-workers, your playtime, your sleep patterns - everything! And if all goes well, you will be happy! The song out by Pharrell Williams, and I know some people love this song and some don’t, but go to this link and just listen
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“Why would anyone be so foolish to carry on this asinine habit for so long?” This was my immediate reaction to an article, published by LiveScience and reported at the European Heart Rhythm Association. In effect, the article shows how a most innocent habit,
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for eight years. Her conclusion? Patients with low levels of potassium were twice as likely to suffer from ‘ischemic stroke’, the type of stroke in which a blood clot cuts off the supply of blood to the brain. So how does potassium protect against stroke? Studies show potassium, like magnesium, has a potent effect on blood pressure. Researchers have caused blood pressure to increase by simply restricting potassium intake for a little as 10 days. Fortunately, there are more ways to obtain 4,000 milligrams (mgs) of potassium daily than by eating spinach. Three glasses of milk provide 1,200 mgs, a potato with skin 844 mg, banana 450 mgs, and there’s potassium in nuts, citrus fruits, meat, fruits and leafy vegetables. Hopefully the lady from Monaco has learned the lesson of Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Golden Mean. Not too much and not too little provides greater health than a diet of cola. See the web site at www. docgiff.com. For comments, info@docgiff.com.
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Ryan Smyth’s parents reect on son’s career BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Ryan Smyth has done what countless NHL defensemen have tried to do over so many seasons. Remove him from in front of the net. He recently announced his retirement from the game and his parents, Jim and Dixie were on hand to hear the news. “I guess it was bittersweet in the fact that you knew at some point it was going to happen but I thought he might play for another year,â€? said Jim.
Having watched his son grow through the years as a player Jim says Ryan was always that style of player in any league. “He had a nose for the net and the more he could be around it the more comfortable he was. I often said to him, Ryan, why do you stand in front of the net and take so much punishment? He said ‘Dad, that’s the style I play’.� Now before you think Jim and Dixie can now cross off arena visits during the winter, think again. “The blessing is that we have grandchildren. We have 10 of them and our oldest
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giving back to the community in some way. Jim says the ďŹ nal night was a very surreal experience for them, seeing what the Oilers organization did for him as he called it a career and how the fans reacted. His legacy will likely be his work ethic and how he represented Canada on the international stage but Jim isn’t sure how his son will be able to stay retired given his love for the game. “I would say he will (stay retired), taking a break but when hockey starts he will be in some rink to help out in some capacity.â€? sports@reddeerexpress.com
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Maintaining ‘flow and balance’ in your house I have recently been looking at property, lots of property. From new to old there are many homes on the market and we are once again looking to change locales and with that comes the need to search out all the possibilities. What I am stumped by is the lack of flow and balance in most homes. Even homes which are new seem to have very abrupt stops and starts and the general flow of many homes seems interrupted. When designing a home it is a good idea to look at the balance and flow in your home so that the whole in its entirety is considered. If you are building or doing a major renovation you have the opportunity to create flow and continuous balance throughout the entire interior as you plan the design. When considering flow in a house it is imperative that the entire home compliments itself. Often when I am designing I will be
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balanced with lesser focal points such as windows so the room doesn’t seem too onesided. The open concept homes which are so popular right now are a good example of how good flow and balance are achieved. If you are considering a home that already has established spaces, you can use colour to effectively create a flow throughout the home. Generally a home will have one main colour with accents on different architectural features or rooms. The main colour used will be in most areas especially small spaces lacking natural light such as hallways and stairwells. Take a look at the visually busy spaces in the home such as a hallway or a vestibule area that has many doorways. Often these areas are cluttered with doors and wood trim and it can be an unruly space to manage. You can consider painting the doors and the trim out to
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blend more with the walls which will open up the space and make it seem less chaotic. If you want to use a strong colour in your home, make sure you drag that colour to other spaces in the home even if it is in smaller percentages. As you meander through your home it should tell a colour story which will help people travel through your space as they put the pieces of the colour puzzle together. While many will not actually recognize this design excellence, they will know that the space has balance and flow as they observe the colours being smoothly utilized from room to room. Even if you are working on one room at a time, have a plan in place so that going forward you will be able to make the rooms meld together (in a general sense) to create balance in the home. Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.
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Looking at bi-weekly and rapid bi-weekly mortgages A lot of people go into a mortgage and will select a bi-weekly option to match up with their pay periods. This makes it very easy, come payday - your pay goes in, your mortgage payment comes out. The question is, are you on the right bi-weekly plan? To make this easy let’s say we just got a mortgage for $300,000. If we amortized this over 25 years (maximum as an insured mortgage) and sign a fiveyear term at 3.5%. This would make our monthly payment $1,497.81. Keeping this payment as a monthly payment obviously it will take the full 25 years to completely pay off the mortgage. So, would a regular bi-weekly payment pay off your mortgage sooner than sticking with the monthly payment? Changing your monthly payment to a regular biweekly payment will pay your home off in 25 years. That change does very little. Changing it to a rapid or accelerated bi-weekly payment will have your home paid off in just a little over 22 years. So, what is the differ-
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just five cents more than a regular monthly payment. When the year is done on a rapid payment you have paid equal to 13 months payments over a 12 month period. This difference of the two bi-weekly payments, $57.61 per payment or $1,497.81 per year, is coming right off your principle with none of it going to interest. For the extra $58 per month, you can save yourself close to three years of mortgage payments. Let’s look at this in even a greater picture and look at the ugly truth about a mortgage. Making your monthly or regular biweekly payments on your mortgage, the total interest you have paid over the 25 years is $149,343.48. Going with the rapid bi-weekly payment for the entire amortization, with this same mortgage we paid $129,636.13 in interest. So when all is said and done simply by changing from a monthly or regular bi-weekly payment to a rapid or accelerated bi-weekly payment not only did you just save yourself three years of mortgage payments. You have also saved
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yourself close to $20,000 in interest. Keep in mind, if you get paid in a bi-weekly structure I’m sure you are aware that there are two months a year that you will actually get paid three times during the month. Mortgage payments work the same way. When you do bi-weekly payments there will be two months of the year that you will have three payments come out for your mortgage. These months will
change each year depending on the payment dates you pick. If bi-weekly options are not something that works for you, most mortgages will let you increase your monthly payments. All you would have to do to make your monthly payment equal to the rapid bi-weekly is add the difference to the monthly mortgage. Take your monthly payment and divide it by 12. That is the amount to
add to your monthly payment. So in the example we were using simply by adding $124.82 to the monthly mortgage will work out the same way. Make sure when you sign up for a mortgage, you are getting all the information that you need to make the right choice for you, not the bank. Scott Bourke is an accredited mortgage professional with Dominion Lending Centres Regional Mortgage Group.
Easy spring-cleaning tips With the snow and cold behind us, Canadians will be getting busy with dusting, mopping and clearing out the closets during their annual spring cleaning. But, before you start clearing out all of the nooks and crannies in your home, it’s important to understand the potential impact on your health. Though giving your house a deep clean is a good idea, it can also stir up allergens and dust, which can cause irritation to your respiratory system. Harsh fumes from cleaning products also have the potential to affect your health, especially if you have a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, causes permanent narrowing of the lung airways. Symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing up phlegm and wheezing. When symptoms get worse or a new, persistent symptom like a change in phlegm comes on, it could be the beginning of a lung attack, which can potentially lead to hospitalization, re-
stricted mobility and even death. Before you start your annual springcleaning, follow these steps: Natural beauty - harsh cleaning sprays can cause irritation and trigger breathing problems. Instead, try a less toxic alternative like hydrogen peroxide or a natural cleaning solution like vinegar. Destroy dust - take steps to make your home as dust-free as possible throughout the year by dusting and vacuuming regularly and washing bedding in hot water to avoid the collection of dust mites. If you suffer from respiratory conditions like asthma or allergies, consider removing or reducing the carpet in your home as well as replacing curtains with blinds to further minimize the collection of dust and dust mites. Learn about lung attacks - if you have a lung disease like COPD and notice any change like increased coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing or an unusual change in phlegm, contact your physician. - News Canada
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