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Tools for Schools Africa Foundation transforms lives Women in Ghana beneﬁt from local organization’s ongoing work BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express

ools For Schools Africa Foundation is a local non-profit that constantly strives to open new horizons for girls in Ghana. “We’ve got such a network of people in Ghana, that until you go over there and see, you have no idea the support and relationships that we’ve made. It’s amazing,” said Lyn Goertzen, current chair of the Foundation. Over 40 years, the organization has evolved and now sponsors over 80 girls through junior high, senior high and postsecondary education in the northern Ghanaian region of Damongo. Girls from all over Ghana have been sponsored to come to Damongo as they strive for higher education. There are few schools past elementary in Ghana, so many of the girls travel far from their homes and families for a chance to better their futures. Marilyn Pottage, founder of the organization, explains why the Foundation has stayed in a central area. “I originally had ties to that community, but we have now developed relationships in that region that are beyond value. The advantage of staying in one community is that people know you. We go to the market, and people greet us. They know that we are here for the good of the community.” Goertzen agrees, saying, “Until you go to Africa, you don’t understand how the country works. You’ve got to go there. It’s so important to be there and be a part of the community. “ The women have worked tirelessly for years to build a rapport and a reputation for excellence. All funds are accounted for as all the money is sent straight to educational facilities, with students sending their sponsors report cards and tuition slips. Right now, there is a focus on succession planning to guarantee the growth of the Foundation. Some fresh faces have been added to the board, and Goertzen took over the position of chair from Pottage this past year. In Ghana, a brand new honorarium has been offered to a retired headmistress, Gabriella, who has worked for free since 2004. A humble but still significant amount of $500 U.S. has been set aside annually to assist Gabriella as she continues to watch over the Foundation’s roots in Damongo. “Realistically, the life in Ghana is much harder than life in Canada is for us. So that’s a change that we have made – the first person to have received an honorarium,” said Pottage.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE – As part of the Shine! event in Ghana, scholarship girls meet to discuss difﬁculties and to draw inspiration from each other. The older girls in the program answer questions for the younger girls on what to expect if they continue their education, and how they can take photo submitted steps in that direction. Pictured are some of the girls from the Shine! 2013 event. Goertzen expands on this notion, saying that the project has grown so large that a main focus has become to ensure that the girls will be able to continue what they have started in education. This means volunteers, mentors and fundraising. “Sometimes I don’t think people really get the amount of hours we put into fundraising. We dedicate a lot of hours as a board just to keep the organization going and to stay accountable,” she says. “We’re trying to continue to have succession planning, and to keep growing as an organization.” Tools For Schools Africa Foundation accepts girls into their educational programs based on four criteria. These girls are then sponsored through junior high, high school and post-secondary education. Currently, there are 12 girls in post-secondary institutions – a ﬁrst for the organization.

The criteria that girls must meet to be eligible for the scholarships are good academics, good moral character, potential leadership skills and having no way to continue education due to lack of ﬁnancing. Goertzen recalls the time she ﬁrst met her sponsored girl, Aloysita. She travelled 120 km to meet Goertzen. Aloysita’s brother travelled 80 km, her younger sister walked over an hour from school and her uncle stayed home from work so that as a family they could express their gratitude and thanks. “These people really are appreciative of what we do in the community, and I think it speaks to how hands-on we are. We know everyone there, and they know us. We really build relationships with people, and I think that is so important and that’s what sets us apart from organizations,” she says. As an organization, Tools For Schools is

credible, accountable and dedicated, organizers say. The members work day and night to secure ﬁnances for young girls in Ghana to have the opportunity to better their lives through education. The main form of fundraising is in the form of a Shine! event, which accepts donations of purses, jewellery, belts, scarves and gloves to sell for tuition funds. More information on the Shine! event is featured on the Tools For Schools Africa Foundation web site. “I think it’s important to say that it’s very reasonable. It’s amazing what you get for the amount of money that you sponsor. I don’t think people realize how manageable it is to sponsor these girls,” says Goertzen, hopeful that the message will continue to reach the community.

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Council gives ﬁrst reading to tax bylaw BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Red Deer City council gave ﬁrst reading to the Property Tax Rate Bylaw for 2014 at this week’s council meeting. If approved, the combined tax increase needed to fund the municipal tax requirement and the requisitioned amounts from Alberta Education and Piper Creek Foundation would result in a total tax increase of 2.01% for residential property, 1.73% for multi-family property, and 2.43% for nonresidential property. For the 2014 tax year, the City will col-

lect more than $39.7 million in property taxes on behalf of the Province for education funding. “The City is required under legislation to collect education taxes at the tax rates mandated by the Province to fund education and that impacts the total tax increases this year,” said Joanne Parkin, revenue and assessment services manager. In January, council approved $112.9 million in municipal tax funding for programs and services. “Administration’s proposed municipal tax increase is 3.87 per cent for residential, multi-family, and non-residential property, but when you add the education requirement, it results in different tax

increases for each property type.” A residential home assessed at $300,000 for 2014 that has experienced the average change in assessed value would pay $5.58 per month more in municipal tax. The education portion would decrease by $1.20 and the Piper Creek Foundation portion would decrease by $0.26 per month. The total tax increase would be $4.12 per month under the proposed bylaw so while the municipal requirement is up the requirements for education and Piper Creek have gone down resulting in a lesser impact to property owners. Mayor Tara Veer said she thinks admin-

istration reached a fair balance with the tax impact this year. “I think that what we found is a fair balance today and overall I think we are at a lower anticipated tax impact than we would have maybe been in January,” she said. “I really want to emphasize the importance in not only maintaining our competitive business position but increasing our competitive position as well.” After receiving ﬁrst reading, the Tax Rate Bylaw will come back for consideration of second and third readings at the May 6th special council meeting. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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COMMUNITY EFFORT - Members of the community gathered Monday evening at Parkland Mall to sign up for the areas they wish to help collect litter from throughout the City. Volunteers also took part in a BBQ where City staff members Rob Meckling and Suzanne Jubb cooked hot dogs. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

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Annual Jane’s Walk is set for this weekend Red Deerians can hit the streets to explore the walkability, history and future development of the City as part of Jane’s Walk, set for May 2-4. For the fourth year, Red Deer is celebrating Jane’s Walk, a global series of free walks offered to residents interested in exploring their urban environment. Started in 2007, Jane’s Walk honours the legacy of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs, who championed the interests of residents and pedestrians over a car-centred approach to planning. “The tours encourage people to learn more about their local culture and history in a pedestrian-friendly way,” said Lauren Maris, environmental program specialist with the City of Red Deer. Red Deer hosts six walks this year, from May 2-4. More information can be found at www.janeswalk. org/canada/reddeer. On May 2nd the Jane’s Walking School Bus will kick off the event. Join the

group as children make a safe and easy trek to the nearby elementary school. Hop, skip, jump, and chat along the way with friends, being active and having fun. The group will meet at 50 Springﬁeld Ave. and end at Mountview School. Start time is 8 a.m. Email Emily at dambergers@shaw.ca to sign up. On May 3rd the ‘Riverside Meadows to Riverlands: Downtown Revitalization Process’ walk will take place. Since joint Riverside Meadows and downtown redevelopment plans were created in 2000 plenty has happened over the past 15 years. The walk will also explore private developments and public infrastructure upgrades that will occur over the next two years. The walk will be led by Jordan Furness and Quincy Brown. Participants are asked to meet at 58A Ave. and Kerry Wood Dr. Start time is 1:30 p.m. Also on May 3rd is the ‘Where Will All the Boomers Go?’ walk. As boomers reach senior citizen status,

they will be signiﬁcant in shaping our communities. Explore how boomers have built and will continue to inﬂuence the urban landscape. This walk will be led by Kari Idland and Maureen Durrant. Walkers are asked to meet at East Hill Save-on-Foods by 2:30 p.m. ‘How 3 Railways Transformed a Small Settlement into a Regional Centre’ walk will take place May 4. Learn how more than a

century ago, three railways impacted the small settlement that is now Red Deer by creating two development booms that transformed it into the distribution, transportation and communications hub of Central Alberta. This walk will be led by Paul Pettypiece. Participants can meet at the arches on 52 Ave. near 45 St. at 11 a.m. Also on May 4th partici-

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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.

The first witnesses in the crown’s case have testified in the trial of Rodney Arens. The eight-week trial got underway last Wednesday and is set to wrap up on June 20 in Red Deer. In 2010, police said Anouluck ‘Jeffrey’ Chanminaraj, 13, was riding in a Honda Civic with his 18-year-old brother Jamie and 20-yearold sister Stephanie, who was driving, at about 11 p.m. on Canada Day when a Dodge Ram pick-up 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 the pick-up truck. The siblings were on their way to see the Canada Day fireworks. Jeffrey was pronounced dead at the scene. 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. Thomas Smith, 29, of Red Deer was the ﬁrst witness to testify in the trial. He said he and his family were on their way to watch the Canada Day ﬁreworks from the west side of the river. “I saw the whole thing happen. It was a big trauma. This incident has permanently been implanted in my brain. Canada Day should be a day of celebration, not a day of mourning.” Smith said he was located about three vehicles back from the intersection on Kerry Wood Dr. waiting to turn left onto Taylor Dr. to cross the bridge to the other side of the river. He noticed the light turn yellow and a silver Honda Civ-

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ic begin to turn left from Taylor Dr. onto Kerry Wood Dr. He said it was then hit by a black truck on the front passenger side. “I heard the engine (of the truck) rev to speed up when the light turned yellow to try and beat the red light. The truck hit the car on full impact,” said Smith. “I estimate the truck was going between 75-80 kilometres an hour when it hit the car.” Smith said he called 911 immediately following the collision and followed the instructions of the dispatch operator. He said he was told by the dispatch operator to get out of his vehicle, describe the scene and go check on the occupants of the Honda Civic. “There was one female in the driver seat, one male in the front passenger seat and one male in the rear passenger seat. “The boy in the front passenger seat was no longer breathing and the boy in the rear passenger seat was really banged up. There was blood everywhere and the car was mangled.” He said at one point he also noticed the driver of the truck. “The gentlemen in the black truck was out of the vehicle and was sitting near the front tire trying to grasp what happened.”

City firemedics Glen Carritt and Curtis Schaefer both testified last week and were the second responders to the scene of the accident. Schaefer said they were called to the scene of the accident, but were only at the location for a brief time because they were dispatched there to transport the female driver of the car to the hospital. “We were only on scene for 10 to 15 minutes and we transported Stephanie to the hospital,” he said. Early the next morning on July 2, Carritt and Schaefer were called to the cells at the RCMP detachment to attend to Arens. “When we got there, he (Arens) was sleeping on the bed in the cell. He awoke to his name being called. He appeared to be agitated and was not 100 per cent cooperative and he questioned why we were there,” said Carritt. He added there were no visible injuries on Arens and they left shortly after arriving because he checked out fine. Carritt also testified that he did not smell alcohol or marijuana on Arens. Meanwhile, the trial continues this week in Red Deer. The crown is expected to call 30 witnesses. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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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 bylaws - a copy of the 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.

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OPINION Community spirit With the approach of summer, now is the time to help beautify the City, and there are several ways to roll up your sleeves and pitch in. Green Deer ofﬁcially kicked off earlier this week, and a number of community members gathered for a barbecue launch. City council members will also be out in the trenches this week working to set an example for residents. Mostly, it’s about taking responsibility for ensuring a cleaner community and strengthening City pride. Green Deer runs through June 15th and a number come forward each spring – individually, in groups, and as businesses – armed with pickers, gloves and bags to clean up the trash and litter that has accumulated through the winter. Red Deerians are encouraged to join neighbours, friends and coworkers in keeping Red Deer beautiful and healthy. Folks can register at the Recreation Centre, Collicutt Centre or G.H. Dawe Centre or by calling 403-309-8411. People are encouraged to register so Green Deer organizers can distribute cleaning supplies, track the areas that have been cleaned and recognize volunteer work. If you have collected large amounts of garbage, call 403-309-8411 and staff will arrange to have your pile picked up. Another means of helping to keep Red Deer looking good is through a program called Adopt a

Park. You can help protect the parks and the wildlife that inhabit them. With Adopt a Park, residents can work as an individual, group or business to protect the green spaces that make living in Red Deer so unique. Adopting a park is a commitment, but the amount of time put in can vary. According to the City, here are some examples of what adopting a park or trail can mean include picking up litter along creeks, trails, manicured parks or natural areas; monitoring and managing for alien weed invaders; keeping an eye open for natural damage or dangers, vandalism, inappropriate use and reporting such activity to parks staff or the RCMP as appropriate. For more information on adopting a park, contact 403-342-8234. Also, the Red Deer River Cleanup runs June 1. At this annual spring initiative, volunteers from across the City join together to help keep our river and shoreline clean and safe for all. This year’s event will take place on June 1 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. The event will end with a barbecue and a draw for prizes. There is no need to pre-register, but wear appropriate footwear and bring gloves. Children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Certiﬁcates are available upon request. For more information, call 403-309-8411.

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friends; for example, 10% of seniors live with their families, with unknown amounts of money and inkind support flowing back and forth across generations, including inheritances. There are many problems with model-based extrapolations of pension incomes years in the future. For example, models assume that the replacement rate of working income with pension income is fixed over time, when it more likely declines as older age curtails spending on travel and entertainment. Banks routinely exhort retirees to replace 70% or more of their working income, when some experts find 50% would be adequate for most. But the fundamental problem with targeting replacement rates is that they are an opinion, not an observable fact. A prospective retiree can rationally choose to retire early, accepting a lower standard of living to spend more time

pursuing leisure activities or with family. Another challenge with model-based projections results from a growing number of older Canadians staying in the labour force. Nearly half of Canadians over the age of 55 are still in the labour force, including one quarter aged 65 to 69 (a near doubling of the rate over a short period). Canadians are increasingly working past what used to be the traditional (and often mandatory) age of retirement and this shift is playing havoc with forecasts of the labour force. This should give pause to anyone basing policy prescriptions that increase payroll taxes for virtually all working Canadians today on model simulations of the distant future. Every extra year elderly Canadians spend working generates more income and reduces the time savings are withdrawn for retirement. However, a major problem with using models to simulate the future of

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retirement is the underlying assumption that prospective retirees don’t understand their financial circumstances. In models, Canadians march towards retirement either blissfully unaware of the lower standard of living waiting for them or utterly incapable of altering their behaviour by saving more or working longer in response to that knowledge. In real life, there’s ample evidence that Canadians alter their behaviour in response to a keen awareness of their circumstances and act decisively and rationally to control them. Some accept lower incomes in order to retire early while others work longer when circumstances dictate; they save less voluntarily when government increases mandatory saving; they save more in their own pension accounts when employerbased pension plan benefits erode; they elect to receive C/QPP benefits earlier or later than the traditional 65 years as they see fit; they

shift consumption between the early and later stages of retirement; they save more in their later years to leave an inheritance; and they understand government will provide support as their health deteriorates in their ﬁnal years. Canadians are anything but the robotic automatons portrayed in models, doomed to endlessly repeat past patterns of behaviour, incapable of learning and adapting their lifestyle to the changing world around them. They are actively involved in making the myriad of decisions that affect their pensions and their retirement. If there is an expanded role for government to play in the future retirement system, it’s ﬁlling in the few cracks through which pensioners can fall into poverty. Philip Cross is the former Chief Economic Analyst at Statistics Canada and author of The Reality of Retirement in Canada published by the Fraser Institute. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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More about the history of the Red Deer Public Library On April 23rd, a very important historical milestone was marked in Red Deer. The Red Deer Public Library celebrated the 100th anniversary of its creation. Many people turned out to enjoy the events and show their appreciation for all the wonderful things that the public library does for the community. While there have been a great many changes to

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maintained and the Board of Trade continued to provide the space without charge. Consequently, despite any shortcomings to the facilities, the library stayed in the same spot for more than 35 years. Finally, in 1951, the library moved to the main floor and basement of the RCMP building, north of City Hall and east of the old AGT exchange. There was welcome new space. However, one of the problems was that the single RCMP constables still lived on the second floor. If one of them happened to have a lengthy shower, water would start dripping from the ceiling onto the books and desks in the Library. By the 1960s, it was obvious that new and more appropriate space was needed. In 1963-1964, when the new City Hall was built, the Library was given space on the second floor, overlooking City Hall Park. Shortly thereafter, a decision was made to construct

a new Library building as the City’s official Canada centennial project. There were challenges, including the defeat of the debenture (loan) authorization in a special plebiscite that was held. However, City council and the Library Board did a lot of juggling to get the necessary funds for the project in place without triggering a second plebiscite. Charlie and Mabel Snell helped with a large financial donation. In 1979, a second floor was constructed onto the Centennial Library. A big boost to covering the costs of the addition was a very large donation from Norman and Iva Bower. Shortly thereafter, a second branch of the Library was created as part of the G.H. Dawe Community Centre project in North Red Deer. In the early 1990s, despite major spending cutbacks by all levels of government, the Red Deer Public Library was able to acquire the adjacent Red Deer Fire Hall and convert it into a Children’s Library.

Hazel Flewwelling was the chair of the very impressive public fundraising drive. This expansion to the Library ofﬁcially opened on Sept. 17, 1995. In 2002, the Red Deer Public Library, together with the Parkland Regional Library, entered into a unique partnership agreement with Red Deer College to construct the new Library and Information Common on the College campus. The cost of the new complex was more than $10 million. Between 2008 and 2010, the Dawe Library was included in a major reconstruction and renovation of the G.H. Dawe Community Centre. A wonderful new facility and expanded service was created. As the public library celebrates its centennial year, construction is also underway for a third branch in the Timberlands subdivision. Thus, this wonderful community asset continues to grow and ﬂourish.

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Central Alberta greenhouse is proud to offer the best of quality plants for garden enthusiasts. Wolf’s Botanical Greenhouses and Nurseries have been operating for 29 years and continue to grow and expand. The 2014 season opens on May 1 at the Greenhouse. “We love what we do and we take great pride in what we do.” Said Ingrid Hainzmann co-owner of Wolf’s Botanical Greenhouses and Nurseries. The greenhouse is located just 8 kms (5 mi) east of Lacombe on Hwy. 12 and 1.5 kms (1 mi) south on the Prentiss Rd. In addition to their location, Wolf’s Botanical Greenhouses and Nurseries can also be found at both the Lacombe and Red Deer Farmers Market. Each year, every ﬂower is carefully planted by hand. Wolf’s Botanical offers the highest quality of plants by using organic fertilizer and biological insects for pest control. Wolf’s Botanical does not use

any chemical sprays in the greenhouse. Not only do Wolf’s Botanical Greenhouse and Nurseries offer the best in quality of annual ﬂowers, they also offer perennials, potted woody shrubs and trees, tomatoes, mini vegetable gardens, roses, hanging baskets, custom planters, potting soil, peat moss and organic fertilizer. Wolf’s also has in bulk: shredded bark mulch, compost and black soil. Other services offered by Wolf’s Botanical include: landscape design and consultation, full landscape construction including sidewalks, retaining walls, patios and ﬁre pits, tree moving with a 54” tree spade, yard pruning, tree removal and large Nursery grown Calliper trees for sale. “When people come out to the greenhouse, it is very welcoming and we have very friendly and helpful staff. We have people on hand who can help design a yard or acreage,” said Hainzmann. One of the newest ventures at Wolf’s

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The 13th annual Relay for Life set for June BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Hit the track for a terriﬁc cause this June, as plans for the annual Canadian Cancer Society ‘Relay for Life fundraiser’ are well underway. This year’s event runs June 13 at CrossRoads Church from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is a unique opportunity for

communities to come together and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones and ﬁght back against all cancers. The Relay For Life is a 12-hour, overnight, noncompetitive event that involves teams of up to 15 participants who take turns walking or running around a track. The event opens with a Survivors’ Victory Lap, where cancer survivors kick off the event by walking an inspirational

“THAT’S WHAT RELAY IS TO ME – IT’S A TOOL OF INSPIRATION, STRENGTH AND OF HOPE.” RICHARD BONE ﬁrst lap. Luminaries are lit during a moving ceremony at dusk. Their light pays tribute to loved ones and provides motivation and encouragement to participants all night long. Relay for Life Co-Chair Sharon Butler said the

event is “A celebration of survival, a tribute to the lives of loved ones, and a night of fun, friendship and fundraising to beat cancer.” Things start with the Survivor’s Victory Lap, she said. “It celebrates their courage in their struggle

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with cancer. It’s a very emotional event, and very inspiring.” Another highlight is the luminary ceremony. These are special candles placed around the track. “At dusk they are lit. “They are placed in honour of cancer survivors, in memory of loved ones and friends. They are lit in a very moving ceremony, and provide light and inspiration as well as for participants throughout the night.” Participants can dedicate the luminaries to remember and honour loved ones. Luminaries can also be purchased at the event or online before Relay for Life. Each year, more than 500 communities nationwide participate by supporting the largest cancer fundraiser in Canada. Last year, through Relay For Life the Canadian Cancer Society raised almost $47 million. Cancer survivor and CoChair Richard Bone said learning of his own diagnosis in late 2012 has brought a powerfully new perspective of the importance of events like Relay for Life. Last year, he took part in Relay for Life. “When we did the Survivors’ Lap, that’s when it really hit me what this is all about. You talk with the people you are walking with – there are a lot of tears and lots of stories. And it provides you with

a lot of hope and a lot of strength. “That’s what Relay is to me – it’s a tool of inspiration, strength and of hope.” Last year, 16,224 teams raised $46.5 million across Canada. For the Alberta/ NWT region, 42 Relay events took place with $3.78 million raised. In Red Deer, Relay for Life is heading into its 13th year, said Butler. “In the past 12 years that Red Deer has been a part of Relay for Life, we have raised $2,618,972. I say way to go Red Deer.” Proceeds from Relay for Life support leading edge cancer research in Canada and provide support to people living with cancer and their families. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, an estimated 187,600 new cases of cancer and 75,500 deaths from cancer will occur in Canada in 2013. (The number of estimated new cases does not include 81,700 new non-melanoma skin cancer cases.) Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and is responsible for about 30% of all deaths. Lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer are the most common types of cancer in Canada (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). For event details or more information about Relay, visit relayforlife.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Measles prompts more alerts to potential exposures During National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) this week, Immunize Canada calls Canadians to protect themselves by staying up to date with immunizations – particularly in light of the recent measles cases. “Immunizations are safe, effective, and beneﬁt people

of all ages,” says Dr. Susan Bowles, chair of Immunize Canada. “They protect individuals and communities by preventing the spread of disease. As more people are immunized, the disease risk for everyone is reduced.” Meanwhile, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has

conﬁrmed a case of measles in the Central Zone and is advising of potential exposures. This case is linked to the case announced on April 11th. Individuals who were at the following location, on the date and in the time frame noted, may have been exposed to this case of measles: Boston Pizza (3215 Gaetz Ave). on April 21 from 12:30 to 3:45 p.m. Individuals who were

born after 1970 who were in the above location in the time frame noted and who have not already had measles disease, or who have not received two does of measles vaccine, may be at risk. If symptoms do develop, these individuals are advised to stay home and call Health Link Alberta (1-866408-5465) before visiting any health care facility. Symptoms include fever of 38.3 C or higher, cough,

runny nose and/or red eyes and a red blotchy rash that appears three to seven days after fever starts, beginning behind the ears and on the face and spreading down the body and then to the arms and legs. Measles is an extremely contagious disease, spread easily through the air. In Alberta, measles vaccine is offered, free of charge, through the province’s immunization program. Children in Alberta

typically receive their ﬁrst dose of measles vaccine at 12 months of age, and their second dose between the ages of four and six years. Albertans uncertain of their immunization history, or their child’s immunization history, can call their local public health ofﬁce or Health Link Alberta (1-866-408-5465) to discuss. Visit www.albertahealthservices.ca or www.MyHealth.Alberta.ca. -Weber

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fyi EVENTS The Red Deer Pottery and the Red Deer Art Club will be holding their show and sale May 3 from 11 a.m to 3:30 p.m. in the Foyer Recreation Center Swimming Pool 4501 – 47 A Ave. Members will be selling their functional pottery as well as raku and naked raku pottery. The Art Club will be selling paintings and cards. Drop in and have a coffee and meet the artists. Free admission. Dance Magic Studio School of Music and Dance is holding their annual recital May 2–9 featuring dancers of all ages in all styles, including ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, musical theatre and contemporary work with original choreography. All performances will take place at the Memorial Centre. Evening performances will take place on May 2-3, 6-9 at 6 p.m. A matinee performance will take place on May 3 at noon and there will also be a matinee performance on May 4 at 1 p.m. Tickets for the year-end recital are available online at www.blackknightinn.ca or by calling 1-800-661-8793. 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 at the library to May 25th. 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. 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. Senior Citizens Downtown House has a potluck May 2 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $5. A Mother’s Day Tea will be held May 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. A ham supper runs May 23 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15. 403-346-4043. The Red Deer Wildrose Harmoniz-

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ers Barbershop Barbersh Chorus present their spring show Moms and Their Boys – a tribute to mothers on May 2 at 7 p.m. at Living Stones Church. 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 403-789-6489 and at the door. Visit www.harmonizers.ca. 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 Kaylor Building (4917 – 48 St.) Proceeds support the

will be a couple 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. 403-346-2100. Daytime Documentaries runs May 7, 2-4:30 p.m. Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch. 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. Coffee and tea will be served. 403-346-2100. Come out May 10th from 1-3 p.m. for our Adoption Day! We will be at TailBlazers Red Deer (6130-

Choral Singers Unite Society is holding its annual ‘Sing into Spring’ concert May 9, 7 p.m. at Living Stones Church 2020 40th Ave. The concert will feature Soliloquy, ihana Youth Choir and Brioso Children’s Choir. This program will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Soliloquy and includes a piece commissioned for the choir. The concert will feature selections in various styles and from various eras. Tickets are available for $15 from any choir member or by contacting Lisa Ward at 403-309-3032. Tickets will also be available at the door. If you have concerns about air quality in your community, come to a public meeting at the Sundre Arts Development Centre on

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The Scott School Community’s Chain Lakes Poker Rally Ride is May 4th. Ride starts at 10 a.m. and goes until noon. All must register. All ages are welcome. Pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 403783-6858 or 403-784-3511. The Red Deer Flying Club is proud to host our annual Fly-In/ Drive-In Pancake Breakfast on May 4th. 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 6 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

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May 14 from 6:30 to 30/11/12 928/02/13 p.m. The 10:17 2:51 AM PM Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) is seeking input on air quality issues it should be addressing with its regional air quality monitoring program. This meeting is your chance to express any concerns you have about air quality in your community within the PAMZ region. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. No pre-registration is required. Attendance is free. For further information, contact: Kevin Warren, PAMZ executive director 403-862-7046. The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their monthly Ambassador Breakfast May 16 from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill. Cost: $15 per person. Curt Horning, water management coordinator with Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) will be speaking about renewing AUMA’s Water Conservation and Efﬁciency

Plan –Targets and Actions for the Urban Municipal Sector. This presentation will report on the progress and efforts of Alberta’s urban municipal sector. It will also provide a look at the outcomes –based approach and revised targets and actions being proposed in the renewed plan. RSVP to: info@rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on May 14. This presentation is one of the first 20142015 Ambassador breakfast series –an RDRWA initiative to keep you informed of issues in the watershed, celebrate ambassadors within the watershed and meet like-minded people. Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band – presents Old Time Jubilee May 29 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton St. This performance honors the days when Don Messer and his Islanders were the most poplar TV show in Canada. Tickets: adults $25. Children (under 12) $10. Children (five and under) free. For tickets phone 403347-6073 or e-mail office@ sunnybrookunited.org. Proceeds from this concert will be used to support Sunnybrook United Church children and youth programs at Kasota East Camp.

MEETINGS Free hot yoga! On May 3, Bikram Yoga will be hosting their ﬁrst Yoga for the People – community event. Classes at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. are free. Pre-register at www.bikramyogareddeer.com. 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. Senior-friendly, low impact ‘dancercise’ runs at the Golden Circle Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ‘Sit and Be Fit’ runs Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 403-343-6074.

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Alzheimer Society unveils new online community The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories proudly announces the unveiling of the ASANT Café, a new online gathering place for people with dementia and their care partners.

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disease and other dementias. Members can join discussions, watch videos, ask questions and get information from their virtual community. Becoming a member is simple and free of charge. Join the community at www.asantcafe.ca. -Weber

DELIGHTFUL DEMO – The Mane Event, an equine education trade fair, hit Westerner Park this past weekend. Among the many demonstrations, booths, and events was a demonstration on the science behind horse jumping where Rob Gage had his students and their horses jump while he spoke. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

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A Sylvan Lake medical clinic is diversifying into cosmetic and related services. Horizon Family Medicine will open Horizon Vein & Cosmetic Centre at its 65 Hewlett Park Landing premises on May 5. The new centre will be headed by Dr. Raymond Comeau, who has practised family medicine at Horizon Family Medicine since it opened in September 2011. Comeau started Red Deer’s first fullservice cosmetic clinic in 2000. He sold that business in 2008, but remained interested in the field. “It’s very interesting and gratifying to be able to treat people who are having real problems with their skin,” he said. Procedures to be performed at Horizon Vein & Cosmetic Centre will go much deeper than the skin. It will offer sclerotherapy, and Botox treatments for both cosmetic purposes and medical problems like headaches, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain and excessive sweating, said Comeau. Another service will be platelet-rich plasma (PRP) joint injections for muscular skeletal conditions like tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and plantar fasciitis.

“This is a procedure which is really quite new but really excellent, and being used by many of the sports medicine specialists and physiatrists,” he said, describing PRP as a great alternative to cortisone. Other procedures at the clinic will include travel medicine and vaccinations, and professional skin care like biopsies, skin cancer removal and treatment of warts and acne. Comeau said demand for these types of services is growing. “It’s gone up dramatically as people become more aware of what’s available. They’re not really wanting to suffer with things that they had to suffer with 30 or 40 years ago.” Horizon Vein & Cosmetic Centre will celebrate its grand opening on May 9, with profits from the treatments provided that day to be donated to international development organization A Better World. Comeau and other staff at Horizon Family Medicine have been active supporters of A Better World, and recently travelled to Haiti to help at a medical clinic there. Horizon Family Medicine also has a clinic in Red Deer, with 13 doctors working between the two locations.

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POLICE BRIEFS MAN FLEES FROM POLICE A Red Deer man has been arrested and charged following a weekend incident in which he ﬂed from police. On April 27 at 2:50 a.m. the Blackfalds RCMP were checking a suspicious truck within the town limits of Blackfalds. The truck sped off and eluded police by driving in a manner dangerous to the public. Police located the vehicle a short time later

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and approached the truck. The driver, who was hiding in the truck, started it and rammed a police vehicle in an attempt to flee. The truck then rammed two other police vehicles, whereby a police officer discharged his service pistol. The truck then fled the scene. The abandoned truck was found by police in a rural area north of Blackfalds. The truck had been stolen from Red Deer on April 23.

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At 7:47 a.m. Blackfalds RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious male in an industrial area on the west side of the QE II Hwy. Blackfalds police attended and found a male who entered a gated business and moved a front-end loader within the yard. This male matched the description of the driver of the truck that ﬂed from police earlier in the night, and was subsequently arrested. Sang Ho Son, 36, of Red Deer has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, ﬂight from police, dangerous driving, break, enter and theft, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance. The Calgary RCMP Major Crime and General Investigation Sections are assisting with this investigation.

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No injuries were reported after a house fire in Penhold broke out last week. At 12:40 p.m. on April 23 Penhold Fire crews responded to a fire on Mann Dr. The fire started in a storage container outside adjacent to the garage. The container was full of some material including a gas can. The fire extended up the side of the exterior of the attached garage. There were no injuries and damage is estimated at $5,000. Fire crews remained on scene for about 40 minutes. An engine, a rescue and nine firefighters responded. The fire is believed to have started from improperly discarded smokers’ material blown by the wind. The owner and a neighbour extinguished the fire and fire crews checked for extension with a thermal imager

and made sure the fire was out using water and foam. The Penhold Fire Department would like to remind everyone that it is essential to call 911 when you have a fire whether you may think the fire is out or not. Many buildings have been destroyed or damaged and people seriously injured when occupants have thought they have extinguished the fire.

YOUTH CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED THREATS A 17-year-old male has been charged in relation to a threat that was made recently at the Hunting Hills High School. On April 16 at 2:50 p.m., Red Deer RCMP attended Hunting Hills High School in response to a report of an anonymous note found in the school. The note indicated a potential threat to several students at the high school. RCMP contained the scene with police presence around the school as well as uniformed officers patrolling inside the school. Officers also ensured that students left the building as soon as possible and did not allow re-entry. RCMP members and the Police Dog Service completed their search of the high school and they did not find any items or individuals that would pose a danger to students or staff at the school. No one was injured as a result of this incident. The young offender has been charged with uttering threats and mischief not exceeding $5,000. The identity of this male will not be disclosed under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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City Councillor Lynne Mulder and Dustin Sundby, regional managing partner at MNP will be leading United Way of Central Alberta’s 2014 Campaign Cabinet. Mulder states, “I am thrilled to be back on the campaign this year. A lot has changed since the ﬁrst time I led the campaign in 1999. I’m looking forward to rallying more supporters so that we

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can work towards the new vision of collective impact and building more capacity in our community.” Mulder has a long history with the organization, a sixyear board of director term, two of them as chair person. On a national level, she served on the United Way of Canada board of directors for six years. The Campaign Cabinet is a group of senior volunteers recruited from every sector of the community to lead the

annual campaign. “I look forward to a second year with the United Way and sharing the chair role with Lynne. I think we were very successful in our efforts last year, and I’m excited to continue to make more people aware of the critical impact this one organization can have in our community,” said Sundby. Established in 1965, United Way of Central Alberta is a recognized leader in bringing people and resources to-

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FINISHING TOUCHES ON LITTLE GAETZ The ﬁnal touches for Phase 1 and 2 of the Little Gaetz revitalization will start this week with the installation of granite inserts, asphalt repairs, landscaping, pavement markings and the installation of banners. Work will take place on Gaetz Ave. between 52 St. and 46 St. Road closures are not expected. Crews will work to maintain pedestrian and vehicular trafﬁc to ensure access to all businesses while work is being done. Work on the Little Gaetz revitalization project began in 2011 with a goal to create a vibrant, dynamic, and walkable historic downtown while replacing aging underground infrastructure.

WESTERNER SEEKS INPUT As directed by the Westerner Park board of direc-

tors, Westerner Park has engaged the services of Management and Economic Consultant Richard Hudson to conduct an Environmental Scan Project. The objectives of the research include assessing the perceptions of Westerner Park as a progressive community leader, economic and tourism generator and community contributor for the Central Alberta region. In addition, the research will address perceptions of customer service from a number of different groups including the event stagers, event attendees and the general public. “Information gathered in the research will be used for future decision making and planning,” says John Harms, chief executive ofﬁcer, Westerner Park. “Westerner Park is committed to hearing what the community has to say and acting on any areas that may need enhancement.” The research will be conducted through a number of methods. Event planners, attendees and the public are being asked to complete an online customer service survey from now until July 21. To access the survey, click on the link https://www.

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THIRD PRINTING OF RED DEER: THE MEMORABLE CITY Popularity of the centennial book penned by Red Deer’s own Michael Dawe has promoted a third printing of Red Deer: The Memorable City. “The response for this centennial book has been overwhelming, and has prompted us to do a third printing in order to make them available to the Red Deerians that want them,” said Darren Kuz, information management supervisor. The 360-page written and visual history of the City was released on Dec. 9th. Since then, over 1,500 copies have been sold. Books are available for $35 plus tax at the Red Deer Public Library, Recreation Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre, Collicutt Centre, City Hall, Tourism Red Deer, and the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. It takes a unique look at the community’s 100-year history and features information on the City’s landscape, geography and culture.

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HISTORIC – Plenty of historic highlights await visitors to Rotterdam, the ‘gateway to Europe’. cated in the centre of many sites and locations to see outside of Rotterdam. For example, Rotterdam’s Central Station is easy to navigate through. With that, it is only a two-hour train ride to Brussels, Belgium and an hour to Antwerp, Belgium. The river that runs through Rotterdam and connects to the remainder of Europe, the Maas River, moves to the east. Tourists doing a pre or post cruise vacation can jump on the Kinderdijk Tour Boat that takes you to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO Heritage Site and harbours some of the oldest and largest windmills in Holland. The tour is three hours. In addition to the above options of tour-

ing the area, you shouldn’t miss out on Amsterdam at all. If a tourist decides to take on something different and stays in Rotterdam, just jump on the train and head north. Amsterdam Centraal Station is located walking distance to all main sites that can be seen in a day in Amsterdam. This makes for another reason that Rotterdam should not be overlooked. In the end, the main country’s attraction being Amsterdam, is worth the stay. However, do not let the next silent attraction steer you away from exploring. Rotterdam being a functioning port for departure for Holland America, and being so close to Amsterdam by train allows the gates to

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ENTERTAINMENT Melding genres works well for Canadian singer Alysha Brilla brings her roots-pop fusion to the City May 8th BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Alysha Brilla, the acclaimed Tanzanian-Canadian ‘triple threat’ singer, songwriter and producer heads to the City for a show at Fratters May 8th. Brilla, 25, is known for her incredibly unique roots-pop fusion music style – she’s been nominated for a Juno for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year for her debut full-length album In My Head. These days, she’s eager to hit the road and introduce audiences to tunes from In My Head, which was released last year. The project infuses sounds of jazz, African, pop, blues and her Swahili native tongue. Standouts include the bouncy reggae-tinged title track, and Nobody which also dips into a similar stylistic vein. Two Shots slides along delightfully – a nod to 60s styled pop. L.A. Hotel Room shows a more personal side to Brilla’s work, and is delivered with a compelling wistfulness. Sorry brings her back to perhaps where she sounds most at home – a bubbling, energetic tune spilling over with a number of musical sensibilities. Mark on Me carries that same feeling, as does the effervescent nature of Lifted. The CD’s closing number, I Don’t Need the Stars, rounds out the collection nicely with a charming, distinctly classic, ‘old-school’ jazzy feel. “I’m so excited for this tour,” says Brilla. “Getting to travel with my band, meeting new people and playing for my fans is truly the most rewarding part of my career.” The album was produced with the collaborate efforts of engineer Mike Jones and mastered by Tom Coyne. Looking back, the urge to both

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perform and create music came along quite early. “I was definitely a musical kid growing up – one of my earliest memories is knowing that I wanted to play music in some capacity,” she explains. Interestingly, she wasn’t formally trained in music in terms of lessons, and even disliked music class during her years in middle school. But still, as the years went by, it was increasingly clear that the life of a musician was the clear choice for her. “I really taught myself, and I think that was the best way for me to learn because I wasn’t good at taking lessons,” she adds with a laugh. As to her voice, she remembers always having a love for singing. But as a child she often had a raspy voice because of literally screaming while suffering from nightmares. “My vocal chords had nodules on them – I sounded like Janis Joplin. It was funny, you would hear me talk and I would sound like a chain smoker. But at that point, I was singing all of the time at home.” A flair for performing was being honed as well, although it would be a few years before she started to hit the stage professionally. “I think it wasn’t until I was 14 or 15 before I finally had the guts.” Prior to that, stage fright was a real obstacle. “It’s funny because I would put on shows in my living room and do comedy acts and dancing and entertain my family, but I would never sing. “But now, I’ve been doing this for 10 years, and I love it. I’m not sure where the transition happened – when it went from being the most terrifying thing to the most thrilling,” she laughs. Meanwhile, practice did indeed lead to better results as the years passed. She enjoyed singing along with superstars like Mariah Car-

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me. I would say that I really like having that rhythmic element to it.” Inspiration can spring from a number of sources as well. Brilla said lyrics tend to come to mind quite frequently. “I’ll be walking down the street, or having a conversation with somebody or biking, and I’ll think of a line and know it would be really good in a song.” Ideas for melodies surface as well as the creative process rolls on.

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“I try not to dissect the process too much, because melodies will just tend to pop into my head. Who knows where they come from? I think they are from an accumulation of things that I have listened to in my life and my brain randomly putting them together.” She is currently writing songs for a new CD which will be recorded in July and is slated for release in August. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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City’s museum unveils new exhibit on war brides based contemporary artist, has interpreted many of these personal stories in a moving exhibition titled ‘War Brides: One-Way Passage’ opening at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery on May 10. It all began in 2001. Tosh painted a monumental portrait of her own mother Dorothy, who emigrated as a young Canadian war bride to join her husband in New Zealand. The paint-

ing was a direct catalyst for her expanding interest and ongoing research on war brides. The exhibition is based on hundreds of personal interviews, photographs, letters, memorabilia and period artifacts that represent the leap of faith taken by the thousands of women who built lives far from their homes. A series of 68 portraits

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rating them into future works of art. The community is invited to a ‘Tea & Talk’ scheduled on Mother’s Day, May 10th at 2 p.m. The artist will attend and lead a tour of the exhibition at this opening reception. Two other guided tours are scheduled on May 15th and June 25th, both starting at 1:15 p.m. -Weber

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The main plot has Cameron Diaz’s character falling head over heels in love with a handsome rogue (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau). Of course, it’s too good to be true, but it takes a surprising eight weeks for this intelligent woman (she’s a successful high level lawyer) to learn that he is married. Rather unbelievably Diaz becomes friends with his wife (Lesley Mann). They start to plot their revenge on the energetic womanizer and ﬁnd out he’s also cheating on both of them with a buxom young lady (Kate Upton).

Soon she joins the revenge group and, not surprisingly, by the end of the movie, Coster-Waldau gets his. And their revenge is sweet. However, far too much of this movie is silly and unlikely. There are a few funny moments, and the three main characters form an appealing bond, but there are also fart and bathroom jokes, not to mention a pooping Great Dane. And there are not that many chick ﬂicks that feature slow-motion shots of a main character (Upton) bouncing down the beach a la Baywatch in a bikini.

The acting is at the sitcom level, and the plot goes downhill on its way to the conclusion. Many women would take this dumbed down revenge comedy as an insult, but, judging by the box ofﬁce, there’s an audience for it. Rating: two deer out of ﬁve

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WHEELER Depression is a serious psychological illness that affects millions of people. Characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, suicide, worthlessness, fatigue and a loss of interest in what was once enjoyable, depression can interfere with your work, family life, sleep and eating habits. Sadly, many depressed people never seek help. They try to hide it, pretend it’s not there or try to ﬁx it themselves. Some people turn to alcohol or drugs as a way to cope. If you’ve been experiencing blue days more than sunny, seek professional help. There’s effective treatment available. Here’s how to beat depression. Antidepressant medication is prescribed commonly for those suffering with depression. These drugs work to regulate serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine - the brain chemicals responsible for your mood. Depending on your age, the severity of your symptoms and what type of symptoms you’re experiencing, your physician will determine which type of medication is

right for you. It may take a few weeks before you notice results from the medication, so don’t quit taking it if you don’t have immediate results. Also, many people make the mistake of stopping antidepressant medication when they start to feel better. This sets you up for a relapse. Only stop your medication under the direction of your doctor and be sure to follow instructions on how to stop, as you usually have to wean yourself slowly off the medication for best results. Report negative side effects to your doctor. Your dosage may need to be adjusted or you may need to switch to another medication. “Human bodies are designed for regular physical activity. The sedentary nature of much of modern life probably plays a signiﬁcant role in the epidemic incidence of depression today. Many studies show that depressed patients who stick to a regimen of aerobic exercise improve as much as those treated with medication.” - Andrew Weil The second most common treatment for depression is psychotherapy or therapy for your mind. By working with a professional counselor, you’ll learn new ways to train your mind to think positively (cognitive therapy), new patterns of behaviour (behavioural therapy), and what triggers your depression (interpersonal therapy). Sometimes these three types of psychotherapy are all that a depressed individual needs to relieve depression. Others beneﬁt from combining medication and psychotherapy. Before you spend money

on medication or counseling, you may want to try plain old exercise. If you can ﬁnd the energy, put on your athletic shoes and go jogging. Exercise does wonders for your body as well as your mind. As you exercise, blood is pumped to your brain, mood-boosting endorphins are release,

and stress is relieved. Studies have shown regular exercise (30 minutes, three times a week) may be just as beneﬁcial for relieving depression as psychotherapy. Find an exercise you enjoy. An exercise partner may help keep you accountable and cheer you up as well. Be wary of the

claims of herbal remedies. St. John’s Wort is a popular herbal supplement for treating depression. However, studies have shown it’s no more effective at relieving depression than a placebo pill. Ginkgo Biloba is another supplement that claims to relieve depression. Studies have shown

it to be more effective than St. John’s Wort, but more research is needed. Since many herbs interact with prescription drugs, always check with your doctor before taking a new supplement. Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.

RODEO ROUND UP – The students of Oriole Park School took part in a student-organized western themed special assembly last week. Austin Stephan, 7, performs his best bandana dance alongside classmates from his Grade 2 class. The assembly was created and implemented by student leadership teams called the Everactive and Spirit Team as part of the Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Comprehensive School Health Plan.

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“Could the life of one of Canada’s great Ministers of Finance have been saved by medical treatment? You did not have to be a doctor to see the change in his facial appearance and realize he was not well. But when he apparently

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a rare skin disease called Bullous pemphigoid. It’s an autoimmune disease in which a person’s immune system produces antibodies that attack the body. In effect, it’s as if soldiers suddenly decided to turn their guns on each other, rather than turning them on the enemy. During these attacks the skin develops painful blisters that may last for months. The diagnosis is made by taking biopsies of the skin. Treatment consists of using steroids, such as prednisone, to help heal the lesions. But what is it that actually killed Jim Flaherty? J.B. Moliere, the French playwright, once remarked that, “Nearly all men die of their medicines, not of their diseases.” It was an astute observation by a playwright. And there is reason to suggest that this is what happened to Jim Flaherty. The majority of specialists agree that patients suffering from Bullous pemphigoid die with it, rather than from it. I’ve often stressed in this column that the problem with prescription drugs is you rarely get something for nothing. The outward sign with Bullous pemphigoid, is the bloated, rounded face due to the collection of ﬂuid. Prednisone also triggers things you cannot see. For instance, bone loss and an increased risk of cataracts. But much more lethal are factors that increase the risk of heart attack, such as elevated blood level of LDL (low density lipoprotein) the bad cholesterol, hypertension and increased

blood sugar, sometimes resulting in Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is notorious for causing atherosclerosis, the rust that gradually decreases blood ﬂow to coronary arteries, which could have been responsible for Flaherty’s massive coronary.

‘HISTORY SHOWS THAT THE CLOSED MINDS OF PHYSICIANS, BY RESISTING NEW THERAPIES, HAVE CAUSED NEEDLESS DEATHS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE.’ So what could have saved Flaherty’s life, particularly when side effects of his medication are known to increase the risk of coronary attack? Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, has photographic evidence that high doses of Vitamin C and lysine can not only prevent, but can also reverse atherosclerosis (narrowing of coronary arteries). You don’t have to be a doctor to see these dramatic changes on my web site www.docgiff.com. You can also read more about the advantages of Vitamin C and lysine in my book What I Learned as a Medical Journalist. But I’d be my last dollar that Flaherty did not receive this natural, safe and effective remedy. In my 64 years of practicing medicine I cannot think of one discovery that is more important than the fact that atherosclerosis can now be prevented and reversed, important because this generative problem triggers a ton of cardiovascular problems.

Yet cardiologists continue to believe that cholesterol-lowering drugs are the be-all-and-end-all to prevent heart attack. This is the world’s greatest example of how hundreds of millions of pharmaceutical dollars can brainwash the minds of even highly educated specialists. It’s unfortunate because a high concentration of Vitamin C and lysine, called Medi-C Plus, is now available in Health Food Stores in Canada that could decrease these deaths. About Jim Flaherty’s son, one he loved so dearly. It’s reported that his young son was stung by an insect and developed encephalitis, resulting in lifelong disability. Could this have been prevented? Decades before Flaherty’s son developed encephalitis, Dr. Frederick Klenner, a North Carolina doctor, showed that high doses of intravenous Vitamin C could cure patients stricken with polio, encephalitis, meningitis, measles and could even neutralize the venom of rattlesnakes. This information is available for anyone to read on the Internet. But 99.9% of physicians remain unaware of this research. History shows that the closed minds of physicians, by resisting new therapies, have caused needless deaths of millions of people. It’s still happening. Isn’t it ironic that medical consumers can see the logic of these before-andafter photos, and doctors ignore them? See the site at www.docgiff.com. To reach Dr. GiffordJones, email info@docgiff.com.

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Roller hockey keeps youth active throughout summer BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Keeping kids active in the summer can be a problem for some parents but for many there is no shortage of things to do which gets them out of the house and moving around. The Red Deer Roller Hockey group is one of those activities and the association is working to attract more players and keep the ones they have in the fold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re down a little bit this year,â&#x20AC;? said president Doug Swanson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at 280 but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at about 230 this year.â&#x20AC;? Swanson says they are down in a couple of age groups, U8 and

U16 levels, but the other divisions which cover U6 to U17 are solid and good to go. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not sure why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had those declines in those two divisions but they exist and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to ďŹ gure it out by next year and try to bring kids back into the game.â&#x20AC;? This is the 11th year for the sport in an organized form in Red Deer and the enrollment has always been around the 220 to 300 level, he said. So the game plan moving forward is somewhat in place and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making the game attractive for the young players so they make their way through the ranks each year.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our U6 and U8 programs are both long-term athlete development programs so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play full court. Our U6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play half court and our U8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play a three-quarter court. I think at the younger groups itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convincing people that smaller areas and small area games are a better developmental activity than larger surfaces.â&#x20AC;? In this day and age sports like roller hockey do have to compete with other sports, including the year-round game on the ice but Swanson says the feeling is getting kids involved in a variety of sports for the entire year is beneďŹ cial to their development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The premise is that an athlete

that participates in all sports becomes a long-term adult participant in many sports.â&#x20AC;? The Red Deer Roller Hockey league is both a house league program called the Gunners which is an athletic, fun atmosphere and very social. For some players yearning for a more competitive challenge, they try out for the Snipers program which is composed of players who will compete at provincial tournaments and in some cases, nationally and internationally. While the game so closely resembles ice hockey Swanson admits there have been some issues with fans clashing with ofďŹ cials

but he says for the most part their league liaison between ofďŹ cials and coaches has traditionally not been very busy and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good problem to have. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes individuals may lose their focus a little bit for the most part but it really is fun and it really is an entertaining game and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really there for enjoyment and we try to create success from that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have a healthy program that looks at supporting the kids and supporting their development and then through that development we try to garner success out of our competitive program.â&#x20AC;? sports@reddeerexpress.com

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used was something called the Gas Saver. Six of the coaches piled into a convertible and put it in neutral. Then we had teams of five formed and took turns pushing the car around the quarter mile track. Some of the coaches thought it was funny to put the emergency brake on about one hundred yards from the finish line. At the time, we didn’t see the humour in it. We also didn’t see how much this taught us about working together with a common goal in mind (finishing the drill but also not passing out.) I got to meet some people from around the football world including a large 17-year-old named Paul Seymour who went on to a career as a tackle at the University of Michigan and then to the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. Another acquaintance was coach Marshall Quelch who was a legend in minor football as a coach and player back in Manitoba. He taught me the value in never giving up no matter what the odds and to keep your respect level of the other players you’re up

against at a high level at all times. The point of this scribbling is to draw attention to the football camp coming up in June at the ME Global Athletic Park in Lacombe for the fourth year in a row. For three days football players from Atom to high school will be under the watchful eye of Head Coach Blake Nill, his coaches and players with the University of Calgary Dinos. Now of course times have changed when it comes to how these camps operate but the constant is the fact some high level football people are there to give from their experience and it’s my humble opinion such an opportunity should always be taken advantage of when possible. Apart from the valuable on-ﬁeld instruction these kids get, they also learn something about the team dynamic and working with other kids they might not know. This can only help develop not only good football players but good people in the end and that’s a winner in my mind. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Outdoor furniture for getting the most out of summer It is my belief that we spend too much time indoors (myself included). Living in this weather-ravaged part of the country it is easy to hide in our well appointed comfortable homes but often we are holed up in our theatre rooms on a beautiful day catching up on our favourite Netﬂix episodes. I am watching Downton Abbey which is a feast for the senses set in a stunning England estate. Highclere Castle is the location for this drama and it is a visual banquet for me as I watch the family life unfold in sumptuous drawing rooms and elegant dining rooms. Years ago I had an outdoor concert in our yard and it was probably one of most enjoyable events I have ever hosted. We had a tent set up and tables with food and many chairs strewn about the lawn. There we had large galvanized tubs ﬁlled with ice and beverages encouraging people to help

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MECKLER themselves and it was a successful day all around. The neat thing was seeing people walk by craning their necks to see in and some even coming right to the gate to ask if they could join in. It is a good idea to take advantage of the nice days, going outside and enjoying your outdoor space as often as you can and trying to make it as comfortable as you can. Outdoor furniture is now available in so many comfortable styles it is possible to create an outdoor retreat that doesn’t include lawn chairs! Cabana style lounge chairs, padded recliners and hammocks invite you to curl up and enjoy fresh air

and blue skies. Outdoor tents and shelters will allow you to enjoy even more of the season as you plan your next garden party – and why not? Have your girlfriends over on a sunny Sunday afternoon for cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches (cut off the crusts and sprinkle a little fresh dill) and homemade iced tea laden with lemon slices and sprinkled with fresh lilac blossoms. Waste an afternoon as you catch up with dear friends lounging on comfortable padded furniture. Make the invitations ‘white only’ and have everyone arrive wearing white clothing to enhance the cool, regal white on white place settings you have so carefully created. The time is now to plan your outdoor spaces before the warm days slip from us and we are once again basking in the glow of our TVs instead of a crackling ﬁre pit. Sweep off your deck and go shopping for

an outdoor area rug, the styles and colours will amaze you! They are so beautiful and vibrant they could be used in a living room but are made of weather resistant and stain resistant material. Sunbrella is the largest manufacturer of outdoor living fabric and it is very exciting to consider decorative toss cushions upholstering existing furniture to make a huge statement on your deck! The idea of a lawn party at your home being waited on by champagne carrying footmen may not be a reality for you but it is easy to revive your outdoor living space to entertain those you love. The more inviting and comfortable your outdoor furniture is the more encouraged you will be to get out and enjoy our limited summer days. Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.

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The expected paradigm shift is now here Well, it’s been five years since the beginning of the end for easy deals in the mortgage industry. Banks and lenders are getting the squeeze from politicians and their new laws regarding mortgage rule changes. We’ve been talking about this so-called paradigm shift coming for many years and now it’s time to prepare. First item on the list to point out is that it seems that more prudency has entered our mortgage industry making it a little bit more difficult to complete mortgage financing. Expect the banks and lenders to ask for more and more information about every minute detail of your financial status. For example, your gifted down payments will need to not just be proven via a deposit into your account with a simple letter, you’ll need to obtain the donor’s bank account history as well, and apparently not just a snapshot, but 90 days’ worth (not here yet). Apparently as of Jan. 1st 2015, this will be in effect. I

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TURCOTTE have trouble with this one especially since they are requesting veriﬁcation from the third party donor’s account information to validate the down payment. It’s a privacy issue. If the gift is above a certain amount coming from out of country, I expect that, but if it’s coming from a family member in a denomination of less than $20,000 and it makes common sense, let’s simply move on. CMHC announced on April 25 that there are some major changes coming for a few of their products. The ‘stated income’ for selfemployed individuals with 10% down payment is now gone as of May 30, also no longer are Canadians able to purchase a second home (meaning condos, recreating properties etc., not to

be misconstrued as your owner occupied home) with only 5% down payments and they’ve also limited CMHC insurance ﬁnancing to only one account with CMHC. This last one means if you bought a house with 5% down payment in the past with CMHC, but are going to keep that one as a rental while moving into another owner-occupied property and purchase it with a 5 -19.99% down payment, CMHC won’t be able to help you. Good thing we have access to other mortgage insurers such as Genworth and Canada Guaranty to help us out with this one. My estimation for the reasoning behind this is those are the accounts with the highest delinquency, meaning the highest risk, thus they remove the product. To add to it, lenders with pre-approvals are going the way of the dinosaurs as well. It costs lenders money to set aside the funds, and sometimes those pre-approved clients don’t close with that lender, thus they simply take away a product

that is inefﬁcient at best and costs them money that they don’t get to recoup. With our increasing values in our Alberta market it’s making consumers react quickly and impatiently. They are coming illprepared just to get into a home and the government is setting laws to ensure vigilance. So, stretching the rules, making exceptions to rules/policies will be more and more difﬁcult to obtain if even possible in the future. Ideally your deal should be presented as follows: you’ve saved up your own down payment (at least 50%, maybe other half is coming from your parents) AND have it all prepared nice and clean in a couple of accounts that you haven’t transferred money from all different sources, you’ve been at your job for a minimum of three months and if so short, preferably the industry for two years plus. The longer the better. Same goes for credit, they want you to have two years of credit, with two different loans over $2,000 with no

late payments, and that’s the minimum with no derogatory credit. So if you’ve had 20 years of great credit, but got upset at your cell phone company (or other lender/credit card company) and have a small collection with them, be prepared to pay that bill, and explain your reasoning. This may seem easy and straightforward, but a strong seller’s market like this forces consumers to move quicker than they are actually prepared. The paradigm shift is no longer coming, it’s here. For sure, I disagree with many of these new rules

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1 PAINTER PREPPER required, full-time permanent. Wage: $16 to $20 depending on experience. Must speak & understand English. Duties: prep paint projects, paint touch-ups, mix paint as required, assist painter as required, clean work areas & equipment, other duties as assigned. Work conditions: physically demanding, work well with others, continuous learning. Steel-toed work boots required. No public transport available. Must pass drug testing. Apply to: Chiles Sandblasting & Painting Ltd., 39015 Highway 2A, Red Deer County, AB T4S 2A3. Fax: 403-340-3800.

Employment Training

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Auctions

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EMPLOYERS CAN’T FIND the work-at-home Medical Transcriptionists they need in Canada! Get the training you need to fill these positions. Visit CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-at-home career today!

PUBLIC AUCTION. City of Cold Lake: Equipment, trucks, Bobcat, shop items, etc. 1515 - 16 St., Cold Lake, Alberta. May 3, Saturday, 11 a.m. Scribner Auction, 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

LEARN FROM HOME. Earn from home. Huge demand for CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates. Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College; www.canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535; info@canscribe.com.

WHEATLAND AUCTIONS Consignment Auction. May 3, 10 a.m. in Cheadle, Alberta. Farm equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, RVs, etc. Consign now! Phone 403-669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com

Auctions

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BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Phone:403-304-4791 Location Moose Hall 2 mi. South of Ponoka on Hwy 2A *** Weekly Sales Wednesdays @ 6 pm *** Antique Sales 1st Sun. of ea. month @ 1 pm Check web for full listings & addresses bigstrapperauctions.net COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 9 - 10, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. MEIER-2 DAY CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK AUCTION. Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

UNRESERVED CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sat., May 3, 9 a.m., Redwater. Selling tractors, combines, tillage; 2 heavy harrows; grain cart; 3 winch trucks; 25 flat deck trailers; D7G Cat; 3 backhoes; 5 Hi-way trucks; 5 forklifts; 2 gravel trucks; 60” tree spade truck; 10 RV’s; 25 pick-ups; 15 new Kubota Diesels; 20 golf carts, quads, boats, huge amount of good misc, approx., 2500 lots. View online: www.prodaniukauctions.com

Building Supplies

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254. STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Garden Supplies

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20” GARDEN TILLER 5 HP, forward & reverse, $500. 403-347-3132 before 6pm

Garden Supplies

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Open House Directory ........................ 4200-4310 Financial ...............................................4400-4430 Transportation ..................................... 5000-5240 Legal/Public Notices ..........................6000-9000 * No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the ﬁrst day it appears. We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

Grain, Feed Hay

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FORAGE SEED BEAUTIFUL FOR SALE. SPRUCE TREES. Organic and conventional. 4 - 6 ft., $35 each. Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Machine planting; $10/tree Red Clover, Smooth (includes bark mulch and Brome, Meadow Brome, fertilizer). 20 tree minimum Crested Wheatgrass, order. Delivery fee: Timothy, etc. Free delivery! $75 - $125/order. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. Quality guaranteed. 306-863-2900. 403-820-0961 COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

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Wanted To Buy

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WANTED: Old tube audio equipment. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, stereo, recording and theatre sound equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call toll free 1-800-947-0393.

Farm Equipment

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FASTER IN THE FIELD! Get more work done faster and save on fuel. Chip Tuning Safely gives you 15% more power. AG equipment, semis. 1-888-920-1351; Dieselservices.com.

Livestock

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FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. Website: simmeronranch.ca. Martin 780-913-7963.

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

Stores/ Commercial

Next time you have something to advertise, put the Classiﬁeds on the job. To place a Classiﬁed listing, call 403-346-3356.

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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Office or Retail Practical, Affordable 4 large rooms, lower level ON ROSS STREET $825+pwr, $200 Move-in Bonus Call Darryl Sim 403-358-9003 Sim Management & Realty

Houses For Sale

“If You’d Listed Here, You’d Be Sold Now!” Thousands of folks who have sold their cars, homes and merchandise on our classified pages, know that the Classifieds work harder for you. And, so do all the people who have found cars, homes and bargains on our pages. Not to mention jobs, roommates, financial opportunities and more.

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DEER PARK HOME 22 Doran Crescent, 1453 sq.ft., fully dev. Contact 403-343-1683. Also on Kijiji. PARKVALE.. Handyman’s Special. Small House, $179,000, easy flip. Potential for great return! 403-926-8867

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Manufactured Homes

SHOWHOME SALE. Substantial savings to be had! Need room for whole new display! Visit Grandview Modular Red Deer to see the quality and craftsmanship that set us apart. 1-855-347-0417; www.grandviewmodular.com; terry @grandviewmodular.com.

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Cottages/Resort Property

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. Lots selling at 25% off listed price, or 5% down on a rent to own lot with no interest over 5 years. 1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com.

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Tires, Parts Acces.

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DON’T MISS OUT! WRECKING 62 acres, endless possibilities. AUTO-TRUCKS. 5500 sq. ft. house. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. 1500 ft. of lake-shore; Lots of Dodge, GMC, www. Ford, imports. lakeoftheprairieshome.ca; We ship anywhere. www. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 lakeoftheprairiesproperty.ca. stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. Jackie 1-306-744-2399, North-East Recyclers 1-306-744-7432. Watch 780-875-0270 online for open house. (Lloydminster).

Money To Loan

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Antique & Classic Autos

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1948 PLYMOUTH CONVERTIBLE, 392 Hemi, 700R4, 9” - Ford. Black with red leather interior, including trunk. Power top, 19,000 kms, many upgrades. Drive anywhere. $55,000. Chuck 403-350-1777; cgrote@shaw.ca.

Public Notices

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2014 Roadside Spraying Program starting May 15 thru Sept. 30 on provincial highways in the County of Wetaskiwin, Brazeau County, Ponoka County, Lacombe County, Clearwater County, Red Deer County, Mountainview County, Kneehill County & the M.D. of Rockyview.

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Legal Services

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Moving & Storage

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Personal Services

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Gasoline Alley, 37471 Hwy 25, Red Deer County is seeking Cook $14.00/hr. To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene, follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing. Kitchen Helper $11.00/hr. To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items. Clean ďŹ&#x201A;oors, assist in prep. All positions are permanent, Full-time/Part-time, shift work & Weekends. Education: Above Secondary Work experience not essential, training provided. Fax resume to: 780-702-5051

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2803 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer is seeking Front Desk Clerk $14.00/hr. Answer phone calls, take reservations. Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & attend to guest needs Housekeeping Room Attendant $14.00/hr. Clean and vacuum rooms, public areas, pool, etc. Replenish amenities, Linens & Towels Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards All positions are permanent, Full-time/Part-time, shift work & Weekends. Education: Above Secondary Work experience not essential, training provided. Fax resume to: 780-702-5051

Previous experience in the food industry, meat processing an asset but not necessary. We provide on the job training. Competitive wages starting @ $14.25/hr with the potential to earn $19.50/hr plus performance related bonus potential. Full beneďŹ ts program including registered pension plan. For more information or to apply you can: Visit our website @ www.sungoldmeats.com Fax: 403-227-1661 Attn: Ashley Ford HR Coordinator In person @ 4312-51 Street Innisfail, Alberta T4G-1A3 Email: ashley.ford@sungoldmeats.com

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