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Soroptimist Red Deer – a group with a big impact International organization aims to assist women through various programs BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express
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Berg and Smith stress that these workshops are not only beneficial to the younger generation, but to the adults that attend as well. “The effect that we have on the mothers, not just the girls, is really awesome. By making it mandatory for a girl to be accompanied by a mom, aunt or grandmother, we are ensuring that what the girls are hearing, the adults are hearing as well,” explained Smith. The benefits of these programs can be shared through multi-generations and the influence of the
conference can reach a diverse audience, she added. Some of the current missions for Soroptimist include raising awareness for both human trafficking and changing prostitution laws in Canada. “We are encouraging people to read up about the proposed changes to prostitution laws in Canada, and what that means and what will happen if people don’t raise awareness.” The official project that has been launched is called ‘Soroptimists STOP Trafficking’.
The program’s goal is to raise awareness about the issue and allow members of the community to see how Soroptimist is working with other organizations to end human trafficking. As an entire organization, SI operates in more than 100 countries and has almost 95,000 members worldwide. As well, they are proud to be affiliated with the United Nations. The United Nations partnership with Soroptimist means that they may request an item on the Economic and Social Council.
This exposure and influence is huge because it allows subsequent groups to be supported in their battles for human rights regarding women in need. “Our mandate is to help girls and women, so ultimately if a group asks us for sponsorship or something, we need to know that it is going to help a girl or a woman directly,” said Smith. More information on Soroptimist International and their upcoming events can be found on their web site and facebook page. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com
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oroptimist International’s (SI) Red Deer chapter is always hard at work to build better lives for women and girls. Some of the ways the organization does this includes raising awareness about human trafficking, providing opportunity awards and grants for mothers to continue post-secondary education and providing ‘disaster grants’ for victims of man-made and natural disasters. “One of the philosophies is that when you help a woman, you help a family, you help a community and you help the world,” said regional chair Dolly Berg. “It’s one lady we touch, but then it touches her family and then she is able to share her success with a community.” Soroptimist hosts several events annually that are major contributions to funds generated for grants and awards. These events are a Mother/Daughter Conference in February, an International Women’s Day Luncheon/Award Ceremony in March and a Pyjamas and Pearls Fundraiser in November. This year two local awards totalling $4,000 in grants were awarded to women in the community through the ‘Women’s Opportunity Awards’. The western Canada region, from Manitoba to B.C. raised more than $60,000 to give to women who are in dire financial need, so that they may continue their post-secondary educations. The other major award that Soroptimist offers is the Violet Richardson Award that is given to an outstanding female youth who shows leadership skills and dedication in volunteering. “It’s amazing to find out what some of these young girls do – they just blow some adults out of the water. These are honour students, they volunteer, they work – it’s surprising and absolutely amazing,” said Sherri Smith, treasurer. For the Mother/Daughter Conference, speakers are brought in to touch on issues such as selfesteem, self-confidence, body issues, puberty, peer pressure, abusive relationships and more.
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Police demonstrate the ease of car break-ins BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express As part of Crime Prevention Week last week, RCMP Const. Derek Turner and Cpl. Leanne Molzahn gave a demonstration on how easy it is for criminals to smash the windows of a car and grab any valuables. While Turner demonstrated the ease at which windows can be broken on a car using a hammer, he told spectators in front of the South Pointe Common AMA Centre where the demo was hosted, how some criminals will use baseball bats, rocks or even special window breaking tools
intended for emergencies. Molzahn warned attendees not to leave valuables out in the open and offered a multitude of tips and tricks to prevent their cars from being vandalized and any valuables inside from being stolen. “We want to encourage people to take these simple steps to prevent them from falling victim to a smash and grab,” said Molzahn. “Things like removing the change from the middle console that can collect over time, not leaving backpacks in open sight as people may think there may be a laptop inside, and stowing valuables out of sight.” Molzahn stated that removing those valuable objects from your car entirely is the best solution, but sometimes this isn’t always possible. In these situations, she recommended utilizing the trunk or glove box of a car where items can be stowed safely out
of view. Timing also played a large role in the smash and grab demonstration as Molzahn explained these types of crimes tend to increase in the warmer months. Turner’s demonstration, where he smashed the windows from a Ford Mercury, showed just how short of a time, about 10 seconds on average, it takes for a criminal to smash a window and grab belongings. “The front windows can be smashed on this particular vehicle with one solid swing,” he said. “It is a crime of opportunity and can happen at anytime of day, even if you just left your bags in the car from the last two stores you were in on your way to the next store.” For more information on crime prevention and how to protect your belongings, contact the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre at 403-986-9904.
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Victim of Innisfail Celebrate Great Neighbourhoods this May homicide identiďŹ ed This month, residents are encouraged to take part in the Great Neighbourhoods program, an annual celebration of what makes Red Deer’s neighbourhoods great. “There are so many wonderful aspects about the neighbourhoods where we live that help give us a sense of belonging and pride,â€? said Emily Damberger, community and program facilitator with the City of Red Deer. “When we get out and explore our neighbourhood and get to know our neighbours, it creates a safe, welcoming community that everyone wants to call home.â€? The City of Red Deer’s Great Neighbourhoods program provides resources and activities to help people explore their neighbourhood including the Activities in Belonging Guide and Activ Kidz Neighbourhood Discovery Book. Both guides are available online. “Exploring your neighbourhood can be easy and fun,â€? said Damberger. “Go for a walk, say hello to a neighbour, lend out your ladder, keep an eye on suspicious activity, plant a garden, play in the park, or host a Block Party with neighbours. These are all great ways to keep pride in your neighbourhood.â€? Other online resources include ‘Thank you, neighbour!’ cards, a Great Neighbourhoods Block Party guide, and links to community gardening and crime prevention information, community association list-
BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The victim of what police are calling a homicide that took place near Innisfail has been identiďŹ ed. Oleg Alex Cusnir, 27, of Innisfail, was found in a burning Ford F-350 truck in a rural area near the Town. On May 16th at 2:30 p.m., Innisfail RCMP ofďŹ cers and the Fire Department responded to complaint of a burning vehicle, off RR #273, south of Hwy. 590 and approximately nine miles west of Innisfail in a ďŹ eld. A passerby had observed a vehicle on ďŹ re in a ďŹ eld off the roadway. When police attended, the vehicle was still on ďŹ re and the sole occupant, identiďŹ ed as Cusnir, was found deceased. The Medical Examiner’s OfďŹ ce has deemed this death as a homicide, however cause of death although known to police, will not be disclosed at this time. Innisfail RCMP Detachment members are being
OLEG ALEX CUSNIR assisted by RCMP Forensic IdentiďŹ cation Section, Police Dog Services and RCMP Major Crimes unit. Over the weekend, the RCMP Special Tactical Operations team conducted a ground search of the area in hopes to locate further evidence to support the ongoing investigation. Cusnir’s family have been notiďŹ ed and have asked for privacy at this time. Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP detachment at 403227-3341, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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OPINION Marking local history Fort Normandeau – a local site that is of tremendous historical significance – has undergone something of a makeover and it’s a welcome event in ongoing efforts of preserving a part of Central Alberta’s heritage. Officials unveiled the newly-renovated interpretive centre this past week. The story of the site’s past known as the ‘Red Deer Crossing’ is displayed through a variety of interactive and dramatic programs, exhibits and artifacts. The interpretive centre also gives a detailed account of how Fort Normandeau and Red Deer were settled, the First Nations peoples they encountered and the reasons for the location of the settlements. Staff are excited about the new look to the centre, and are anticipating a busy summer of sharing the many stories connected to the site. Throughout the summer, history is brought to life with authentic entertaining and informative live programs. The spot is indeed rich in historical significance. Before the railway connected Edmonton and Calgary in 1893, the Red Deer River Crossing was the gateway between northern and southern Alberta. A relatively shallow area made crossing at the site safe for myriads of travelers along the well-worn routes which were actually utilized for hundreds of years. Staff at the site say that the trail is an-
cient – it’s not just a settlers’ trail. Native peoples used it for centuries prior to the settlements made in the late 1800s. In 1884, a man by the name of Robert McClellan built a stopping house at the Crossing to take advantage of the traffic on the Calgary & Edmonton Trail. The next year, with the settlers afraid of violence during the Riel Rebellion, his hotel was fortified by the 65th Mount Royal Rifles under the command of Lt. J.E. Bedard Normandeau. The site was really the focus of the burgeoning community of Red Deer before establishment of the railroad, which drew settlers east to the City’s current location. Today, the Crossing and its fort commemorate the First Nations, Metis, and European people who influenced the development of Central Alberta. Besides the many learning opportunities via the programs, folks are encouraged to relax with a picnic lunch in the picturesque Red Deer River valley. It’s absolutely one of the most scenic and peaceful places in the local area. The Crossing is also the ideal place to launch a canoe for an afternoon paddle down the Red Deer River. To get to Fort Normandeau, head west on 32nd St. and continue past Red Deer College over the bridge that travels over Hwy. 2. Turn right on Range Road 280 (on the left is the Red Deer County Office) and continue a few km to the park.
Misleading reporting on climate change eroding public trust A recent commentary by Michelle Sterling-Anosh argues our education system no longer supports ‘hard sciences’ and ‘the basics of scientific inquiry.’
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SYKES She laments that 26,000 people recently signed a petition in Alberta to “try to stop oil companies from helping redraft the school curriculum.” She makes a variety of statements about what schools should teach about climate change then asks parents to question whether we should, “Sacrifice the work of centuries of scien-
tists on the altar of Gaia.” I won’t use my limited space dispelling each fallacy and misleading statement. Suffice to say, I find it ironic an article emphasizing the importance of hard sciences and the basics of scientific inquiry ignores mountains of evidence gathered by climate scientists over decades through the peer-review process. What is most important is not what Sterling-Anosh or I believe. When it comes to climate change, what is most important is what climate scientists and those in related fields have discovered. Last year, over a dozen scientists, including the president of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, told the Associated Press the scientific certainty climate change is human caused and a serious threat to our quality of life is akin
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to the scientific certainty cigarettes contribute to lung cancer. These scientists specialize in climate, physics, epidemiology, public health, statistics and risk. The same findings were reported by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which involves hundreds of scientists and an exhaustive peer review process. Despite this, commentaries like Sterling-Anosh’s keep popping up. The presence of these articles is a problem because it creates the impression there is a scientific debate going on. A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists indicates the way climate change is framed in the media is weakening the public’s ability to understand and grapple with the risks of climate change. Similarly, a Yale study
found misleading reporting is eroding public trust in scientists. Another found people who are exposed to clear messages conveying the scientific agreement on climate change are more likely to accept the findings of climate scientists. Commentaries like Sterling-Anosh’s hold us back from addressing the dangers of climate change the way we address the dangers of smoking. What can we do about this? When it comes to confusing or contentious issues, we’re more likely to trust people we know. If you don’t feel comfortable speaking up yet, spend a bit of time learning the basics of climate change. Avoid misinformation by visiting university or government web sites. And what is the role of the media? Editors are often in a
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difficult position. On one hand, they are defenders of free speech. On the other, they must make choices everyday about what to publish. They likely wouldn’t print an article stating cigarettes don’t contribute to lung cancer because the science has been settled. The climate science is just as settled and some media outlets have recently taken a stand on the issue. Last year, the L.A. Times stated that it would no longer print letters stating humans don’t cause climate change because that is “Not stating an opinion, it’s asserting a factual inaccuracy.” In February, two CNN hosts condemned the network’s use of “false balance” whereby scientists are “balanced” with “sceptics” regardless of their credibility. CNN hasn’t hosted such a debate since.
It’s time all media outlets paused for a moment to reflect. If the scientific certainty that climate change is human caused and a serious threat to our quality of life is akin to the scientific certainty that cigarettes contribute to lung cancer, is it not time to stop printing pieces that assert the opposite? Human ingenuity will allow us to avoid the dangers of climate change and get on a more prosperous path, but only if we stop arguing about what scientists have known for decades and start discussing how best to approach the problem. Maxwell Sykes is a master of resource management student and member of the Energy and Materials Research Group at Simon Fraser University’s Resource and Environmental Management Program. His column is distributed through www.troymedia.com.
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Recalling the first great Alberta oil boom May 14, 1914 marked one of the most important events in Alberta’s history. That was the day Ding-
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The first suggestion of oil activity in Central Alberta occurred in 1885. A group of Minneapolis financiers backed the formation of the Winnipeg and Northwest Petroleum Company (often referred to as Noxo). There were reports Noxo was sending drilling equipment to a oil seepage site along the Red Deer River. However, the Riel Rebellion, the remoteness of the area and conflicting reports on the nature of the oil seepage gave the American investors cold feet. No serious effort at exploration occurred. In 1909, the Red Deer Board of Trade debated trying to drill for natural gas. They hired Eugene Coste of Calgary to provide expert advice on the proposal. He told the Board that it would probably cost $100,000 to drill a well deep enough, and that while they might find gas, they also might not. The idea was dropped. Nevertheless, when the Dingman Well No. 1 blew in at Turner Valley in May 1914, a wave of excitement swept across Central Alberta even though the big find was more than 200 kms to the south. People rushed to the Red Deer Land Titles Office to file for leases in the hopes they would not miss out on the bonanza that would follow once a major find was made in the Red Deer area. While annual leases of oil and gas rights were sold by the Federal Government for only 25¢ per acre, plus
a $15 filing fee, more than $45,000 worth of leases were snapped up. On May 26, 1914, $14,000 in fees was paid at the Land Office, at a time when $1 to $2 per day was considered a pretty good wage. There was also a frenzy to buy shares in the various oil and gas companies that were being formed. However, by the end of May, there were also local companies, such as Red Deer Oil and Gas, Central Alberta Oils and the Innisfail Pioneer Oil Company. The great speculative boom hit a peak on June 18, 1914 with the news that the Monarch Well, 120 kms southwest of Red Deer, had hit oil. Huge line-ups formed at the Land Office to get the priority number now required for the right to file for a lease. By the end of the day, 625 people had registered. Another 430 registered the next day. At the time, the City had a population of around 3,000, with perhaps an equivalent number living in the rural districts. By mid-July, the boom was rapidly losing steam. Most companies were more interested in selling shares than drilling for oil and gas. Several were outright frauds. In August, both the Pioneer Oil Company and the Red Deer Investment Company drilled wells on the south side of Red Deer. Both holes ended up dry. Meanwhile, the First World War broke out, bringing the last of that oil and gas boom to an abrupt halt.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
POLICE BRIEFS PUBLIC WARNED ABOUT BANK SCAM Red Deer RCMP are warning the public that a familiar scam has re-emerged in Red Deer - the ‘bank scam’. In this scam, the victim receives a phone call from someone claiming to be their bank manager. The scammer pretends to be investigating bank staff for theft and asks the victim to help catch the thief. The scam involves having the victim withdraw money from their account and then give it to someone posing as the bank manager at a preestablished meeting place away from the bank. In reality, requests such as this would never take place. RCMP are asking anyone who has information about this or other frauds and scams to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com.
truck did not slow down before striking him. The truck is believed to be an early ‘90s model single cab truck, either dark or black in colour, possibly with two people inside. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Calgary Foothills Hospital. There was no video surveillance in the parking lot and no debris that would assist RCMP in identifying the hit and run vehicle. RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crime to come forward. Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying the suspect or the suspect vehicle is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit. com.
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is described as possibly a model A60, built between 1961 to 1969. It is white in colour with a red interior. It was found in good condition. The owner of the vehicle, or anyone with information that may assist the police in connecting this vehicle with its owner, is asked to call Const. Alexander Power of the Red Deer RCMP at 403406-2300. Anyone wishing to claim this vehicle will be required to provide documentation proving ownership.
POLICE INVESTIGATE ARSON Red Deer RCMP are investigating an arson that took place at a residence on Orr Dr. On May 12th at 3 a.m., a male suspect doused a van with gasoline and lit it on ďŹ re while the vehicle was parked outside a residence. A witness saw the male suspect running from the scene and observed that the suspect’s right arm was on ďŹ re. The witness woke the
residents of the house and called 911. While emergency services personnel were en route, the witness attempted to contain the ames with a garden hose. The vehicle ďŹ re spread to the porch of the residence but was extinguished by emergency services responders before it could spread to the residence. The witness, the female occupant and her child were not harmed in this incident. RCMP police dog services tracked the suspect to the
Red Deer RCMP are looking for the owner of a unique Austin Cambridge vehicle that was towed from the Husky Gas Bar in downtown Red Deer on May 4th. All RCMP efforts to locate the owner have not been successful to date and RCMP would like to return it to its rightful home. The Austin Cambridge
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Renovated interpretive centre unveiled BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Officials with the historic site of Fort Normandeau, where Red Deer’s initial settlers first built upon, unveiled their newly renovated interpretive centre this past week. The story of the site’s historic past known as the ‘Red Deer Crossing’ is displayed through a variety of interactive and dramatic programs, exhibits and artifacts. The interpretive centre gives a detailed account of how Fort Normandeau and Red Deer were settled, the First Nations peoples they encountered and the reasons for the location of the settlements. Complete with a 10-minute audio-visual program in their custom built theatre, attendees of the new interpretive centre can expect to learn about the history surrounding Red Deer and the area that once was Fort Normandeau and the Red Deer Crossing. During the unveiling of the renovations, Mayor
Tara Veer officially proclaimed the centre open for visitors and stated she hopes it will encourage Red Deerians to explore their rich heritage and history. “As a proud born and raised Red Deerian, today is especially meaningful for me,” she said. “Red Deer has continuously progressed thanks to the hard work of our ancestors who continuously persevered and faced many adversities to give us the life we all enjoy now.” Veer explained the plans for the centre’s revitalization were part of the City’s centennial plans in 2013 when it was proposed that the interpretive centre receive a face-lift. “With funding from the City and granting from our federal government through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Designation and the addition of private donations, we are now able to celebrate this revitalized interpretive centre which truly commemorates our history,” said Veer. “It is a true representa-
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UNVEILING – City Councillor Frank Wong talks with Todd Nivens, program coordinator for Waskasoo Parks, during a tour of the Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express recently renovated Fort Normandeau Interpretive Centre. tion of what has transpired in our community over the last 100 plus years.” Throughout the summer, history is brought to life with authentic enter-
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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Much like you budget for groceries, goods and gas, The City takes time each year to budget, prioritize and decide where to put each tax dollar. But they can’t do it without your help. City Council and staff want to know what’s important to Red Deerians. They want to know how you feel your tax dollars should be spent. They want to know what you want more of, and what you want less of so that they can balance the needs and priorities of the community to make the best decisions possible. The City’s annual budget open house will take place tonight, Wednesday, May 21, from 4 until 8 p.m. at Festival Hall (4214 58 Street) in Red Deer – and we want you to come. While The City looks to citizens all year long for input on the budget, this is that one time a year when citizens, City Council and staff can meet face to face to look at the big picture, plan for the future of the community and ensure Red Deer is a place people want to call home for years to come. So what’s different this year? As part of the budget process, The City will explore community amenities in a new way. It’s about the places and spaces that are most important for you, your family and the community. It’s where Red Deerians can be active, entertained, creative, adventurous, cultural, together. It’s about facilities, activities and people. What The City hears at the budget open house helps drive the 2015 operating and capital budgets, and ultimately the future of Red Deer. The City’s budget is your budget; don’t miss this opportunity to tell us what amenities, projects, programs and services are important to you. An online survey is available for residents who are unable to make it to the open house, it is available at www.reddeer.ca/survey. For more information about The City’s budget and the 2015 budget open house, please visit www.reddeer.ca/budget.
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So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in store for 2014? The projects and initiatives that City Council approved in 2014 reflect the theme, Building Blocks for Growth. Two thousand and fourteen is all about developing core infrastructure to support the growth of our community. A number of road improvement projects as well as expansion of the water and wastewater treatment plants make up much of the 2014 Capital Plan.
It is a challenge to build new infrastructure that meets community needs and expectations while maintaining existing infrastructure that is continuously stressed by increased use as our city grows. That infrastructure includes everything from pipes to roads to the electrical systems that you need to run the lights in your house. Wear and tear on facilities, streets and bridges, changing standards, and an evolving community vision drives the need for new development and redevelopment of a number of facilities over the past few years.
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The big ticket items in the 2014 budget include the 67 Street and 30 Avenue Expansion project, 55 Street Improvement Project,Taylor Drive Improvements Project, new electricity transmission station in northeast Red Deer, road maintenance and rehabilitation programs and the water and waste water treatment plant upgrades. The City is also supporting a bid for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. In 2014, we are building the foundation for the future. We know it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be easy, but it will be worth it.This preparation is essential to ensuring alignment with Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision to be innovative, inspired and vibrant. /
97,109
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Number of Red Deerians
Total snowfall in centimetres for 2013
63,979
Residents over the age of 18
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32
Average age of Red Deerians
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Number of bus routes in Red Deer
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GROWING CITY Red Deer is growing, but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to take our word for it. The proof is in the numbers. *All statistics are based on 2013 numbers
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67 STREET AND 30 AVENUE EXTENSION Construction of a roundabout at 67 Street and 30 Avenue is needed to facilitate growth and development in northeast Red Deer.This work includes utility servicing as well as road construction and development.The project involves intersection construction and approximately 2 km of roadway extension on 30 Avenue and 1 km of roadway extension on 67 Street. Roadway, trail linkages and community connections will connect to future developments in the northeast. 55 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Upgraded utilities are needed along 55 Street to facilitate growth and development in northeast Red Deer as well as in Riverlands and Railyards. Crews will also rebuild sidewalks and develop a new multi-use pathway as part of this project. TAYLOR DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Work on Taylor Drive is about improved safety, access and traffic flow as well
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as creating better connections for drivers, pedestrians, and commuters alike.The improvements include the streets that are designed for all ages and abilities, new intersections with enhanced crossing and new sidewalks, improved connections to transit stops and Sorensen Station and improved connections to historic downtown, Riverlands, Railyards and the river.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES The WWTP upgrade is a major component in the vision of a centralized regional wastewater treatment system in Central Alberta.This regional wastewater treatment system will treat wastewater from The City of Red Deer itself, plus regional wastewater transmission systems extending south and in the future from the west and north. The WWTP upgrades are partially funded by the Alberta Government and will increase plant design capacity to 72,500 cubic meters per day. The WWTP Phase 4 upgrades are approximately 70 per cent complete.
2019 CANADA WINTER GAMES The Canada Games is a celebration of youth, sport, culture and community for participants, volunteers, spectators and partners alike.The Red Deer bid committee is working hard to secure Red Deer as the home of the 2019 Canada Winter Games. In August, the community will be called upon to show their community spirit as the Games officials come back to Red Deer to see what our community can offer. Slated to take place in Alberta in February 2019, the Canada Games are two weeks in duration encompassing 19 sport disciplines.The games will host 3,600 athletes, 1,500 technical representatives and officials, 4,000
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WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES The City supplies water to approximately 110,000 residents in Central Alberta.This includes residents in Red Deer, Red Deer County (South Hills) and the North Red Deer River
Water Service Commission, which includes Blackfalds, Lacombe, Ponoka, Lacombe County and Ponoka County. Water Treatment Plant (WTP) improvements are required to meet our capacity needs as well as our license requirements. COMMUNITY AMENITIES In 2014,The City will carry out community consultation about what community amenities are missing in Red Deer.These community amenities may include everything from park nodes to facilities and other capital requests that compete for municipal funding and could have a substantial impact on The City’s capital plan. It is a formal opportunity to connect with citizens to prioritize potential community amenities and balance what is needed with the financial realities that The City is faced with. Community input will be used to develop a community amenities list that will guide our community planning and decision-making. For more information visit ZZZ UHGGHHU FD.
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Number of new residents in Clearview Ridge, Red Deer’s fastest growing community
1500
Streetlights repaired in 2013
498,714
Number of volunteer hours in the community
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Number of detached houses in Red Deer
9.8%
Total number of neighbourhoods in Red Deer
5,231
Decrease in crime rate in 2013
Number of NEW Red Deerians
17,403
Number of passengers through the airport in 2013
97%
Number of Red Deerians who think life is good in Red Deer
19,740m2
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Number of reported volunteers in the community
Dedicated to City garden plots Length of Red Deer’s trails in kilometres
110
6,353,574m2
Of mowed turf grass in 2013
70
Outdoor skating/ hockey surfaces
A new feature being used for census data collection is the online tool. Starting in 2013, residents could participate online rather than have an enumerator go to their home. This is being used for the 2014 municipal census as well.
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CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE
MAYOR’S MESSAGE One of the priorities of Red Deer City Council is to move into a new era of public consultation. Our leadership intent is to be a responsive local government, and in order to accomplish this, we need your input. We want to invite you, your family, and your friends, to join us at Let’s Talk Budget 2015 tonight between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Festival Hall (4214 58 Street). We recognize that your time is important and that there are likely many demands on your schedule.Your attendance and participation is so important, as this is your opportunity as residents to ensure that your priorities are reflected in future city planning.
As we continue to work for a better future for the city of Red Deer, our citizens and our regional partners, we continue to rely on the great ideas, the great engagement, and the great work of the people, organizations, and businesses that call Red Deer home. Members of Council and City staff are excited to meet with you tonight to hear your ideas on how you feel your tax dollars should be invested, and receive your input on priorities for community amenities. Thank you for all that you do to build a strong and vibrant Red Deer. We look forward to seeing you tonight at Festival Hall. /
On behalf of The City of Red Deer, I want to encourage all Red Deerians to join us for Let’s Talk Budget 2015, an open house designed to show residents how tax dollars were spent in 2014, and invite input as to where you would like to see us do things a little bit different. Community amenities are also an important part of our open house. Over the past few months, you’ve helped us build a great list of places and spaces that you think are missing in Red Deer, and we need your help prioritizing and validating this list.
Community collaboration is what really brings our vision of innovative thinking, inspired results and vibrant community to life, and it is through events like this one that we are able to hear from you and make sure our vision is in line with your vision for Red Deer. We work with Red Deerians so we can work for Red Deerians. We are excited to work through this process, hear all your innovative and inspired ideas and integrate them into our 2015 operating and capital budget. / Craig Curtis, City Manager, City of Red Deer
Tara Veer, Mayor, City of Red Deer
What places and spaces are important to you? People, places and spaces are all part of what makes Red Deer great, and that’s why The City of Red Deer wants to connect with citizens to find out what community amenities are missing in Red Deer. Community amenities include everything from park nodes to facilities and other capital requests that compete for your tax dollars and could have a substantial impact on The City’s budget. They are the places and spaces where people can be adventurous, active, entertained, cultural, and help define our community and what we love to do. In April, The City looked to Red Deerians, for the first time, as part of a phased consultation process and asked what spaces and places mattered most to you. Tonight, as part of The City’s annual Budget Open House, The City will once again look to Red Deerians, to validate and further prioritize what they’ve heard so far. The City wants to know if Red Deerians think we have the right places and spaces to connect as a community, to grow, to play, to be and to do what you want, where and when you want to do it. “This is a formal opportunity to connect with citizens, prioritize potential community amenities and balance what is needed with the financial realities that our municipality is faced with,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “What we hear from citizens and how we prioritize this information has the potential to significantly impact our capital plans in the short, medium and long term.” Community amenities is just one part of the overall budget process, and will wrap up in September when the information collected and used to support The City’s annual budget process. For more information about community amenities and how to get involved in the conversation, visit www.reddeer.ca.
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Prescription drug round up Red Deer RCMP are partnering with Red Deer London Drugs to host a prescription drug round up on May 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at London Drugs, located at #109, 2005 – 50 Ave. The prescription drug round up allows people to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs. “Keeping unneeded prescription drugs in your home raises the potential for abuse by others and the risk of children or pets ingesting them accidentally,” said RCMP Cpl. Leanne Molzahn. “In extreme cases, keeping drugs in your home could make you a target for crime.” Prescription drug round ups are also beneficial to the environment; throwing old pills in the garbage or flushing them
can send them into the soil or water, ultimately affecting humans and wildlife. “Prescription drug abuse is growing in every community, and the effects ripple beyond addictions,” said Molzahn. “Addictions impact the entire community in terms of physical health, family relationships, work and increased crime. For the health of the community and the environment, we urge people to take advantage of this round up event.” London Drugs is also offering free hard drive wipes on May 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clearing old computers of personal information is important in protecting yourself from identity theft and cyber fraud. - Fawcett
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Filling thousands of potholes is not a small undertaking, but crews have already repaired more than 4,000 in seven weeks. “The amount of potholes we repair annually averages between 10,000 and 13,000, so with around 4,200 being filled already this spring means our crews are making great progress,” said Greg Sikora, public works manager. The crews working on pothole repairs include both City employees and contractors. Potholes are formed when moisture enters a crack in the pavement, and saturates the granular base below. With a weakened base structure, the asphalt surface can break into pieces and get pushed into the soft base below. Some potholes in Red Deer will require repeated temporary patching until the street dries and permanent patching can be done. Motorists are encouraged to report potholes by calling Public Works at 403-342-8238.
BOWER PONDS FACILITIES REOPEN Bower Ponds Pavilion concession and boat rentals have reopened for public use. Facility hours are as follows – through to June 30th, weekdays
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from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Weekends/holidays - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. From July 1 to Aug. 31st hours are weekdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends/holidays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. From Sept. 1-30th weekdays from 4:30 to 8 p.m and weekends/ holidays - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information and rental rates for paddle boats, kayaks and canoes, please call 403-318-6298. Facility space within the Bower Ponds Pavilion can be booked for gatherings and events and the Bower Ponds stage can be booked for use by the community. Those interested in bringing their events to Bower Ponds may call 403-3098411 for booking information and rates. Red Deerians are reminded not to feed the waterfowl in the area, as they can be very aggressive, especially when protecting their nests in the spring.
PICNIC SHELTERS OPEN FOR SEASON As picnic season begins again in Red Deer, residents are reminded to bring their own firewood if they want a fire in a designated fire pit. As part of budget deliberations for 2014, City council approved a cost savings proposal by administration of $40,000 annually to eliminate free firewood in parks. In addition to the cost savings, the move is aimed at minimizing large
fires that have in the past caused major damage to City shelters. Another reason for the change is that a portion of past stock was stolen. The change aligns with the policies of most municipalities and provincial campgrounds, which have moved away from offering free firewood in parks. Residents are welcome to bring their own firewood into parks, but are discouraged from bringing elm in order to minimize the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. Picnic shelters can be booked through the City’s web site at www. reddeer.ca, or by calling 403-3098411. Rotary Park, McKenzie Trails, Kiwanis Picnic Shelters and Rotary Recreation Park Picnic Area are booked in hour time slots with a two hour booking minimum.
The scholarship is open to high school graduates living in the Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) region who wish to pursue a post-secondary education in a discipline that contributes to the understanding, protection and improvement of the environment (land, air, water, wildlife, biodiversity, etc.) The Dr. Martha Kostuch scholarship was established in 2008 to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martha Kostuch, who was a founding member of PAMZ and a well-known environmental advocate.
PAMZ is multi-stakeholder nonprofit organization consisting of industry, local government, environmental organizations and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. It was formed in 1997 to monitor and manage air quality within the Parkland Region. For more information about the scholarship criteria and to ensure you live in the PAMZ area, go to the PAMZ web site www.pamz.org or contact Sue Arrison, PAMZ at (403) 342-5816 or by email: sue@ pamz.org.
MARTHA KOSTUCH SCHOLARSHIP The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) announced that the deadline to apply for its $2,500 Martha Kostuch Scholarship is extended to Aug. 15. “Because of our former July 1 deadline, we believe some students did not receive their final marks in time to apply,” says Kevin Warren, executive director of PAMZ. “We want to ensure that all high school graduates living in the PAMZ region have the full opportunity to apply for this scholarship.”
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fyi EVENTS Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Hang-Ups and Insights: The 6th Annual IB and AP Art Show from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School and Hunting Hills High School from May 27th to June 21st in the Kiwanis Gallery. First Friday opening June 6th from 6 to 8 p.m.; students and instructors will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served. For details, contact the Red Deer Arts Council. On May 24th the Red Deer Garden Club has a plant exchange at the Nature Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Any questions, call Noreen 403-357-4071 or Diane at 403-346-9163. Come out on May 24th to the Pioneer Lodge in Red Deer from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Forever and a Day Small Dog Rescue will be there! Come get information on our adoptable dogs! Plus we have lots of doggie items for sale and all proceeds go to the rescue! Hosted by Witches Ink, this event is indoor AND outdoor. Lots of vendors. Find us on facebook www. facebook.com/faadrescue. The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) has opened its 2014 photo contest for fantastic cash prizes. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 30th to allow for a variety of seasonal photos. The contest is open to people living in the PAMZ region (the Central Alberta region ranging from the Rockies in the west, Three Hills to the east, Rimbey/Ponoka to the north and Crossfield to the south). Photographs must meet criteria in two categories; (1) Air Pollution and (2) People and the Environment for first place prizes in each category of $750 and second place prizes of $250. For details and entry forms and a map of the PAMZ region, go to www.pamz.org. Questions and submissions can be emailed to sue@pamz.org. The Centre for Spiritual Living has Dinner & a Movie May 23rd Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom.
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Dinner at 6 p.m p.m. by donation (minimum of $10 sug-gested); movie at 7 p.m. On May 24th at 2 p.m. - The Zen of Tangling with Win Fuller. It’s a workshop to learn how to find meditation in ‘mindful doodling’. Cost is $20. On May 25th, there’s a pot luck lunch following the service. Bring something to share; stay and enjoy good food along with good company. On May 28th at 7 p.m. the men’s group ‘The Gentle Art of Self Care’ meets with Greg Dickson. www.cslreddeer.org. Senior Citizens Downtown House has a ham supper runs May 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15. For more details, call 403-346-4043.
cookie walk, antique toy display, wagon and barrel-train rides, and children’s games and activities. Also featured is our animal exhibition with donkeys, horses, calves, chickens, turkeys, pigs, rabbits, sheep and goats that spend the summer at the Farm. The Spruce View and District Lions Club is again sponsoring the Purina Walk for Dog Guides May 25th with registration at 10:30 a.m. walk 11:30 a.m. Free lunch to follow. Double Tree Village (nine miles west of Spruce View on Hwy. 54 to RR 41 then north to Village). Pledge forms are available from all Spruce View Lion members at the Spruce View Co-op or call 403-7280008 for pledge forms and more
across Canada. Want to follow Clara’s journey across Canada? Check out #ClarasBigRide on Twitter. Come out and welcome Clara to Red Deer! For more information, visit www.fsca.ca. Out of Africa Potjiekos Competition and Party runs May 31st from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Red Deer Tennis Club. ‘Southern African art of cooking food in a cast iron pot.’ Join us for a fun night with excellent food, cash bar and a silent auction. For tickets, call 403-346-7567 or email info@reddeertennis.com. Red Deer Christmas Bureau Volunteer Appreciation Tea being held June 1st from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Toy Depot (#15, 7428 - 49 Ave.)
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www.parklandgarden.ca Central Music Festival Appreciation Day runs May 24th at The Elks Club (6315 – Horn St.) There’s a public meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. which is open to everyone who loves music and would like to see the Central Music Festival return next summer. There’s also a party starting at 7 p.m. which includes music at 8 p.m. It’s for volunteers, sponsors and anyone who supports the Central Music Festival. The Ron Hubbard Band will play and host a jam with local musicians. Free admission and door prizes. ‘Spring on the Farm’ runs at Sunnybrook Farm Museum on May 24th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. The baby animals have arrived at Sunnybrook Farm Museum – join us for our annual spring celebration at the Farm and bring your kids for a fun-filled, family event in the heart of Red Deer. Festivities include a country pancake breakfast, garage sale, home-made
information. All proceeds go toward the training and placement of dogs for Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, Seizure Response, Autism Assistance, Diabetic Alert and Special Skills. Funds remain in our area to help our friends, family, and neighbours. Guest singers are ‘Sounds of Grace’ quartet at the seniors luncheon at Living Stones Church in the Fellowship Hall. May 28th: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $8 pay at the door. Bring a friend or neighbour. On May 31st, Family Services of Central Alberta is proud to host Clara Hughes, six-time Olympic medalist and spokesperson for Bell Let’s Talk campaign. The event will be held in the Parkland Mall Safeway parking lot from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with fun activities and information about positive mental health. Clara will arrive around 5:30 p.m. and speak to the crowd about her experiences and her Big Ride
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Monday-Friday ͻǣͲͲ ǦͻǣͲͲ Saturday ͻǣͲͲ ǦǣͲͲ Sunday ͳͲǣͲͲ ǦǣͲͲ All volunteers welcome to drop in for snacks and beverages. Travel Memories runs June 4th from 2-3:30 p.m. Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Waskasoo Meeting Room. Our speakers this month will share pictures and a photo book of their month long adventure in South Africa. 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. Daytime Documentaries run June 11th from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch in the Waskasoo Meeting Room. This month’s award winning documentary Trashed, follows Jeremy Irons as he sets out to discover the extent of the global waste problem, travelling around the world to beautiful places tainted by pollution. A discussion fa-
cilitated by a staff member will follow the film. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and tea will be served. For more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100. Help Make Alzheimer’s a Memory this June 21st! Enjoy a 2.5/5km walk from Sunnybrook Farm Museum through the City’s beautiful trails and back. Be wowed by the magic of Ryan Hawley, hoop it up with the Odd Lot Prop Troupe, have your face painted by Main Artery Design and dance to live music –a family afternoon out. BBQ and water provided. Registration opens at 4 p.m., the Walk begins at 5 p.m. To register, go to www.alzheimer.ab.ca or call 403-342-0448. Early registration rate applies before June 1. The Benalto Centennial/School Reunion runs June 6-8th (events to be held at the Benalto Ag. Grounds). Friday events will focus on the Benalto School reunion and begin at 10 a.m. with registration at the Ag. Grounds, followed by lunch, afternoon school tours, a 4 p.m. grand-stand school program with supper at 5:30 p.m. ending the day with a 8 p.m. program by Pat Meyers & Impact Dancers. An 8-10 a.m. breakfast will launch the Saturday events followed by the Benalto Centennial Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. with dignitaries/ guests (including Michael Dawe) with music provided by Kerry Heisler and H.J. Cody Band. Lunch, photo booths, clowns, horse drawn wagon circuits, show and shine, cake cutting by Benalto Royal Purple will all be held in the afternoon. A catered dinner ($20 advance tickets only) will be held from 5-7 p.m., followed by entertainment from Pat Meyers & Impact Dancers, a ‘dirt floor’ dance at the Ag. Centre ( $5 pp and under 18 must be accompanied by parents)... Fireworks and friendship after sunset. June 8th will begin with a 8-10 a.m. breakfast; Kerry Heisler & H.J. Cody Choir will take part in the Commemorative church service. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. with a dog agility show at 1:30 p.m. this final event wrapping up the Reunion. Contacts: Eleanor Snook at 403-7466097 and Georgina Rhodes at 403-746-2356. Tickets ($20) for Saturday catered dinner:
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Week of May 21 - May 28, 2014 Gloria Murphy at 403-7465494; general inquiry Karen Turner-Padley at 403-746-3775. 50th Anniversary Celebration of Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton St). on June 14th at 7 p.m. Special program in the sanctuary with refreshments to follow. Sunday June 15th at 10:30 a.m. - worship service with guest speaker Rev. Stewart Hewlett. A birthday celebration cake to follow. Everyone welcome. For further information phone 403-347-6073 or email office@sunnybrookunited.org. The first annual Charity Golf Classic in support of Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta will take place June 26th at the Innisfail Golf Club. To register call Patti at 403-3402007 ext. 105 or by email at pattip@rmhcentralalberta.org.
mony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl at 403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca. Learn to foxtrot, two-step, polka, waltz, and more. Town and Country Dance Club has started dance lessons. A Step Above Basic at 7 p.m. followed by Basic Social Dance at 8 p.m. Classes run for six weeks in Red Deer. Only $35 per person. For more information and to pre-register call Doug or Doris at 403-728-3333 or email doris@airenet.com. Central Alberta Singles Dances runs May 24th, June 21st, July 12th, July 26th, Aug. 23rd, Aug.
The Red Deer Chamber Singers invites 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. May 24th, 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church. Tickets ($10.00) available at the door or by calling Sadie at 403-347-5166. Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part har-
The Senior Citizens Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 as well for both of these activities. For more information, call 403-346-4043.
Registration is NOW open forr our annual SUMMER Unlimited. d Classes run June 2 – Aug. 22nd. A variety of classes and styles for all levels...yoga for EVERYBody! Special 3-month and 1-month rates. 403-350-5830. Email info@reddeeryoga.ca or visit www.reddeeryoga.ca.
Meat draw every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Red Deer Elks Lodge. 403-346-3632.
Annual General Meeting – May 27th from 7 to 9 p.m. The Red Deer & District Museum Society invites the public to attend the annual general meeting on May 27th, starting at 7 p.m. Sanasana, the group choir organized by C.A.R.E. will present a musical performance after the meeting. Refreshments will be served. Members must be in good standing 60 days in advance of the
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Living Well with a Mental Illness is open to anyone in Central Alberta with an interest in mental health. This includes people with a mental illness, their friends, family members, and the general public. Attendance is limited to 15 participants. To register call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff. This free course is co-sponsored by CMHA, Central Alberta Region, and the Red Deer Public Library.
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MS Society Central Chapter invites people living with MS to monthly evening support groups. Topics will vary (regularly scheduled meetings will run the last Tuesday of the month and are usually occur at the MS Society Office). A light supper will be provided. Please RSVP to Brenda.anderson@mssociety. ca or call 403-346-0290.
Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.
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Internet and Technology and Part of Your Wellness Journey on May 27th. All presentations run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library. To register for these free events or for more information, call 403-342-2266.
at 403-341-4351 403-341-4351. The Calgary Chapter will be hosting the 2014 National Celiac Convention in Calgary at the Telus Convention Center May 30th-June 1st. 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.
Legion Ladies Auxilary monthly meetings run the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Alberta Room, Red Deer Legion.
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Vacation Bible School runs July 7-11th at the First Christian Reformed Church from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The theme is Son Treasure Island. There will be Bible stories, games, crafts, singing and puppet plays. For more information, call 403346-5659. Pre-register online at http://firstcrcreddeer.org or register the first morning of Vacation Bible School. Red Deer Table Tennis Club playing every Friday nights between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Michener Recreation Centre gymna-sium. Drop in fee $10. Con-tact Tom at 403-872-7222.
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meeting to be eligible30/11/12 to vote. 28/02/13 10:17 2:51 AM PM The Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is holding their monthly meeting on May 28th with Michael Dawe as the speaker. He will be giving a tour of the Red Deer Cemetery. Meet at 7 p.m. inside the main gates of the Red Deer Cemetery - south side of the cemetery on 55 St. For more information, contact Mary Joan at 403-346-3886. 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 June 17th, Sept. 16th, Oct. 21st, Nov. 18th. 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
Writers’ Ink, the Red Deer and District writers group for authors of all genres 18 years and older meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Small membership and drop-in fees apply. First 3 visits free. For more information, contact Judith at 403-309-3590. Gamblers Anonymous meetings are Wednesdays’ at 7 p.m. in the Red Deer Regional Hospital (3942-50 Ave.) south complex, lower level rooms 503 and 504. Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017. 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. Addict in the Family Support Group is a confidential, professionally-facilitated support group. Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.
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Whisker Rescue helping out the rural cat community BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Whisker Rescue is calling rural cat owners to bring in their kitties for a free spay or neuter procedure. “I think we did really good, considering we didn’t advertise at first. I didn’t honestly know if we were going to get flooded by people or not,” says Co-Founder of Whisker Rescue Amy Lockhart. “For the first three or four months the program ran, we really only had a few posters around town in vet clinics, and word of mouth. To get almost 160 cats done just through that way has been awesome. But we have to get 200 cats done total by this summer.” A grant of $26,590 was provided by PetSmart Charities to fund the program on the grounds that 50% of a designated population be spayed or neutered. “We had a lot of farmers, and people with acreages calling Whisker Rescue over the years and saying things like ‘These cats showed up on my property, or these cats got dumped on my property and now they’re multiplying’,” explained Lockhart. “It gets out of hand so quickly.” Whisker Rescue is a small group of volunteers who do not have a facility to house the animals and so a spaying and neutering assistance program came into focus. Lockhart applied for what is called a high impact grant, meaning she had to prove that her organization could spay or neuter 50% of animals in a designated area. “I think the biggest inspiration I’ve had from this program is that we’re helping people who literally have 10, 15 or 20 cats. We even had one farm that had 35 cats to be
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actual procedures. Lockhart says that the vet clinics operating with the program have been a huge help in managing papers, education and client relations. “For this program, we have a little panel of people who go through applications and make sure everything sounds okay. We’re trying to help people who are taking really good care of the cats - giving them warm shelters in the winter, leaving out food and water and taking cats into the vet if they require a visit.” For future procedures after the grant runs out, a fund has been started at Whisker Rescue that uses 100% of the donations to perform procedures for those in financial need. “We definitely concentrate on helping people who are low-income, or have a large number of cats, which is difficult to get a handle on. It would cost that person thousands of dollars for those procedures,” says Lockhart. Worobetz has worked at Deer Park Pet Hospital for 25 years now. She and Lockhart began working together eight years ago. Worobetz had been attempting to rescue as many animals as she could in her house, and with that spirit, her and Lockhart formed Whisker Rescue. The women realized that as a registered charity they could collect donations to help with their vision, and Whisker Rescue became a charitable non-profit in 2008. “We’re pretty small - we operate on close to a $150,000 budget a year, compared to the SPCA, which works with millions of dollars each year. From a rescue that was operating on $500 a year, what we’re at is amazing. We’re pretty proud of it. “For Whisker Rescue, even though we’re small and we can’t necessarily take in all these cats and re-home them, I think it’s important that we are working towards that and looking for solutions to the problem in other ways.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com
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Central Music Festival Appreciation Day this Saturday BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Organizers with the Central Music Festival are holding an appreciation day on May 24th, which will also feature tunes by the Ron Hubbard Band. The event runs at the Elks Club, beginning with a public meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The meeting is open to anyone who loves music and would like to see the Central Music Festival return next summer. The party kicks off with doors opening at 7 p.m. followed by the performance at 8 p.m. It’s open to volunteers, sponsors and anyone who supports the Central Music Festival, said Mike Bradford, president of the Central Music Festival Society. “We’ve been taking a look at things since we cancelled the Festival and have identified three areas which are key for us to putting on a good event in 2015
– fundraising, marketing and volunteer recruitment retention,” he said. Committees have subsequently been formed to work on those issues, he added. “We’re interested in getting feedback from the public.” Ideas have surfaced on everything from changing the name of the Festival, to the issue of hiring more headliners. There has also been talk of changing the Festival dates to be more in line with the Edmonton Folk Festival, for example. That way, perhaps some artists from that event could perform here as well. “Basically it’s a chance for people to put their ideas forward, and it’s also a chance for anyone who wants to become a volunteer to sign up at the meeting.” Bradford said the organizing team has, over the years, done everything they can to make the Festival cost-effective, but it’s been a constant struggle.
“We also have a very strong volunteer core that is there, and we make every effort to put together the best show that we can for an economical price.” Bradford added they are also in the process of putting together an operating budget for the next couple of years, and for the 2015 Festival in particular. “But we have to get more people excited about this so we get larger crowds out there. We’ve always gotten positive feedback from the attendees and the performers that it’s a well-run Festival and a great venue. “So we have to figure out what we need to do to attract more people there. Whether that involves looking at different acts, or different ways of doing things we are open to that.” He said it would be ideal as well if folks would step forward and commit to helping out in various ways, too. “We need people to give us their time and skills as
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has always taken place in a natural outdoor amphitheatre located minutes north of the City. There was free camping, various food and artist vendors, a Kids’ Corner and a shuttle service running back and forth from Red Deer through the weekend. “Basically what we are trying to do is to create a lasting cultural legacy for Red Deer. And we are one of the few Festivals that
hires a lot of local musicians. We want to see the artistic community around here thrive,” said Bradford. “We’d also like to see our Festival get larger so we can make it more of a complete showcase of local and regional art and some of the international acts that we might be able to attract.” Check out www.centralmusicfest.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com
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Royal Canadian Circus hitting City this weekend BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express The Royal Canadian Circus is coming to Red Deer as its ďŹ nal tour destination for this season, beginning Friday at 7:30 p.m. Ringmaster and Performance Director Joseph Bauer comes from eight generations of performance arts within circuses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I take the people on a journey and introduce each act and explain what people are about to see, where our performers come from and highlight the big tricks in the act,â&#x20AC;? says Bauer, explaining the role of the ringmaster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other thing thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very important is keeping an eye on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on, because with a live performance, things can change. One day there could be a glitch in the cable or an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance and you have to make it not noticeable to the crowd.â&#x20AC;? Bauer comes from a long history of aerialists based out of Switzerland. His family has been involved in circus performance since 1830. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m keeping the act going and my son and daughter are ninth generation performers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot for me to not want to give it up. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in our blood and we really enjoy it.â&#x20AC;? Bauer says his shift from aerialist and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wheel of Deathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performer to ringmaster came easily, al-
though he still misses his other acts sometimes. He says he felt natural in front of the mic and enjoys connecting with the audiences as they experience the circus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was hard deciding whether or not to give up one, do the other or do both. Fortunately, there are some shows where I can do both.â&#x20AC;? Bauer still practices his Wheel of Death routine for the times that he is able to host the show and then quickly changes at the end to show off his daring act. He says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really hard to say which is the most gratifying.â&#x20AC;?
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people at times. The Royal Canadian Circus features acts from all over the world, including a Romanian teeterboard act and an Argentinean family clown troupe. For those who may not know, teeterboard refers to the act involving catapulting artists into the air via an apparatus similar to a large seesaw. The Romanian performers begin their act on dangerously high perch-poles and then
transform into a teeterboard act. Bauer says he is sure it is the only act of its kind in Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try and bring a special, unique ensemble of artists,â&#x20AC;? says Bauer. In celebration and honour of the year of the horse, several equestrian acts have been added to the show, including a bareback aerialist performance. This involves acrobats who stand up on a horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back,
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Provincial web site shares cancer prevention tips Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a campaign that aims to bring Albertans together to reduce the risk of cancer in the province by up to 50%. A new web site, albertapreventscancer. ca, gives Albertans the facts about accessible and achievable choices they can make every day to reduce their risk, and pulls together information on the preventive clinical supports offered throughout the province. The campaign, funded through Alberta’s Cancer Prevention Legacy Fund, uses advertising to connect Albertans with this web site, and encourages Albertans to consider what they would do with their lives
and loved ones if they had more time together. The ‘together’ theme is important because reducing cancer requires a collective focus on strategies for supporting each other. “Alberta’s Cancer Plan envisions an Alberta where most cancers are prevented, more cases of cancer are cured, and the suffering of people affected by cancer is dramatically reduced,” says Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne. “Albertans should know that we are here, helping them live the choices today that can have a huge impact on their future.” Although multiple factors influence the
risk of developing cancer, many of those factors can be modified through lifestyle choices – such as healthy eating, being active and limiting tobacco and alcohol intake – and accessible clinical services, such as cancer screening and immunization. Many national and international cancer agencies agree modified lifestyle choices and access to cancer screening can reduce cancer risk by half. “Research continues to show a vast number of cancers can be prevented or caught at early, more treatable stages,” said Dr. Paul Grundy, senior vice president and senior medical director for CancerControl Alberta within AHS.
Dr. Gerry Predy, senior medical officer of health for AHS, said the campaign was developed through research and engagement, including consultation with Albertans and AHS’ Strategic Clinical NetworkCancer, a group that includes health care providers, researchers, policy-makers and the public. “When we spoke with Albertans about cancer prevention, we heard loud and clear that while cancer is a concern, many people feel uncertain about how they can reduce their own risks,” said Dr. Predy. “This web site is one tool through which Albertans can be informed and empow- Weber ered.”
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ENTERTAINMENT Scott Woods Band stirs up rich musical memories BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Fans of old-time fiddling music won’t want to miss the exemplary skills of Canadian award-winning fiddler Scott Woods. He and his band bring the ‘Old Time Jubilee’ to the Sunnybrook United Church on May 29th. Proceeds from the show will help support youth programs at Kasota East Camp. Showtime is 7 p.m. Woods and company will deliver an authentic live tribute to Don Messer’s Jubilee - one of the most popular TV shows in Canadian history that wrapped production back in 1969. The concert also reunites Cape Breton tenor Tommy Leadbeater (as Charlie Chamberlain) with Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion Woods (as Don Messer) and features the vocals of Lynda Lewis (as Marg Osborne) in a masterful performance honouring the days when Messer and his Islanders ruled the airwaves. Woods was part of a Messer tribute show for several years some time ago before heading out and developing his own productions. But the lure of Messer’s magic was never far from mind. “It’s 45 years since Don Messer’s Jubilee was cancelled on CBC back in 1969,” explains Woods during a recent chat. “Ever since 2005, since I started doing my own shows across the country, people have said to me why don’t you and Tommy get together another Don Messer tribute? “So we decided that this year we would try and do something to, first of all, commemorate the people that do remember Don Messer’s Jubilee and rekindle those fine memories of a simpler time in life when families would gather around the old television set, tune in and listen to their favourite fiddlers.” Woods, having been born in 1970, of course didn’t experience the tunes of Messer firsthand, but it’s a tradition he has grown passionate about sharing over the years. “We try and introduce people to what was a huge phenomenon in our Canadian history and cultural heritage. Don Messer’s Jubilee, for 10 years on CBC, had one of the highest ratings in the history of Canadian broadcasting. And in 1964, the show actually had higher ratings than Hockey Night In Canada. “It’s important for the people who don’t
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CLASSIC - The Scott Woods Band brings ‘Old Time Jubilee’ to Sunnybrook United Church on May 29th. Concert proceeds support programs at Sunnybrook United Church and Kasota East Camp photo submitted at Sylvan Lake. For Woods, playing for the folks in every community and meeting them after the shows are definite highlights. Many treat him and the band like family, bringing gifts and even providing homemade pie for a post-show treat. “We play for such great people. Whether it’s a church, a service club or a charity that is raising money for the community, they are excited that you are coming and they bend over backwards for you,” he says.
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“We have so much fun, and it’s just like family. And we are playing music that I totally understand and that I’m completely passionate about. That’s what keeps my energy up, and the band is the same way – they love the music, and they all grew up listening to it.” For more information or tickets, call the Sunnybrook United Church office at 403347-6073 or email office@sunnybrookunited.org. editor@reddeerexpress.com
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Tree House Youth Theatre tackles Sweeney Todd The performance features a cast of only 12 and a live orchestra to accompany them. The ‘Cut-Throat’ Orchestra will be led by
BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Tree House Youth Theatre is getting ready to tackle the dark and challenging production of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. “One of the things we really want to do is challenge our performers, and we’re looking for materials that are really rich and quite meaningful. And Sweeney is outstanding,” said Tree House Artistic Director Matt Gould. When Gould introduced the idea of performing Sweeny Todd, his young acting troupe, “Hit the roof and screamed the house down.” Gould talked to the board and was granted the rights to perform the piece. The traditionally blood-filled, gory murder musical has taken a twist to suit the needs of theatre and to make the story less about blood and more about the emotions of characters. “One’s imagination is far more rich than showing the deaths. “We have a way to show them. But then the symbolism can be quite chilling, and everybody’s going to fill in what happened,” he explained. “We decided to sort of illustrate things with black and white sketches and etchings. “I really like it because we dispensed with all the blood, partially because we can’t be cleaning it all up between scenes, but I also think it lacks imagination.”
“WE DECIDED TO SORT OF ILLUSTRATE THINGS WITH BLACK AND WHITE SKETCHES AND ETCHINGS. I REALLY LIKE IT BECAUSE WE DISPENSED WITH ALL THE BLOOD, PARTIALLY BECAUSE WE CAN’T BE CLEANING IT ALL UP BETWEEN SCENES, BUT I ALSO THINK IT LACKS IMAGINATION.” MATT GOULD Red Deer Performing Arts Festival Director Ashley Miller. Gould said that the small orchestra is wonderfully professional and exciting. Between the orchestra and unique aesthetic approach to the play, show-goers will have many things to keep their focus on. Gould’s production will also stray from traditional greys and dreary backgrounds while designing costumes and sets. He said their look is much more “Crisp and sharp. “I think our aesthetic approach really feels like we’re pulling it together. We’ve been constructing sets and painting them. Some of the illustrations have been finished and mounted.
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“I got a look at some of the costumes,” he added. “The whole look of this is really cohesive and pulled together.” The performance of Sweeney Todd encompasses some difficult music, which was originally composed by Stephen Sondheim, renowned worldwide for his brilliant lyricism and outstanding music production techniques. The songs are full of passion and enhance the play and scenery to fully develop the dark internal struggles of the characters. “What impresses me and always keeps me coming back is the kids – and I know how cliché that sounds for people that work with youth – but I’ve had kids that come back for five or six or seven years and I watch them from age 11, some up to ages 17 or 18 years old,” he said. “It feels like a tremendous honour for me because something’s going on that keeps pulling them. “I’m really happy to say we are developing a number of people who come to see
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Red Deer to hold a ‘family-friendly’ Amazing Race BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express A fun-filled family event will be held Friday at the Red Deer Recreation Centre that will bring families through an Amazing Race themed activity night. “This is the first year we’ve done the family fun night, and we wanted to open it up a little bit to whoever a person calls family. It’s a chance to get people out, being active and spending time together,” said Community and Program Facilitator Jennifer Garnett of the Red Deer recreation department. The theme of Amazing Race will have participants moving through stations that represent different countries.
Families are presented with a map and must trial national sports and complete challenges pertaining to each country before moving onto the next station. Garnett laughed, saying, “People will probably be surprised by the national sports of some of the countries.” The neighbourhood facilities and community development program is a sub-section of the city’s recreation department. “Most of our programs are meant to be low cost, accessible, fun activities that engage the community, families and provide opportunities for them to spend time together and be active,” said Garnett. Other events that are held by Garnett’s department are father/daughter dances,
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A report from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, should make every prospective bride, who wants to be a mother, take a second look at her husband-to-be before she says, “I do.” Scottish researchers now repeat what we already know, that obesity often leads to heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and a variety of other ailments. But, in the highlands and lowlands of Scotland, extra pounds also lead to a low sperm count, now associated with low fertility. Dr. Ghlyath Shayeb and her colleagues analyzed the sperm of over 5,000 Scots and divided them into groups according to their body mass. Men with the best body mass had the highest level of normal sperm compared to those who were overweight or outright obese. The study showed that males who were heavier had a 60% chance of producing less volume of semen and a 40% chance of sperm abnormalities. But how did the skinny Scots fare? Dr. Shayeb adds that underweight Scottish males with a low body mass were also likely to suffer from the same troubles as overweight males. Not too much and not too little fat is the best formula for more tiger in a man’s sperm tank. Dr. Shayeb’s remarks carried a more ominous warning. She claimed it was hard to find enough thin males
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obesity, heart attack and sore backs. Overweight males also have more estrogen. Their fat converts the male hormone androgen into the female hormone estrogen. This is not the best mixture for the production of sperm. Dr. Jorge Chavarro, of the Harvard Medical School, adds another bad combination. His study shows overweight males who eat soy-based foods have lower sperm counts. Normal sperm counts are between 80 to 120 million sperm per milliliter. Males eating soy had sperm counts of only 41 sperm per milliliter. I’ve never had the nerve to get down on my hands and knees and take a peek at what Scots wear beneath their kilts. But what men wear does have an effect on the temperature of the male testicles. We know that the best sperm are produced at a temperature slightly below normal body temperature. So an abundance of fat around the testicles could result in increased temperature and the risk of poor sperm. Tight fitting jockey underwear also increases the temperature. Loose fitting boxer shorts, or no shorts, are preferable. So, if any reader has the nerve to take a peek under the kilt, please let me know, and I’ll publish what we’ve all been longing to know. See the web site at www. docgiff.com. For comments email info@docgiff.com.
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Young football players join Team Alberta BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Ben Pasiuk and Owen Smith play on the opposite side of the ball when it comes to football but the two Lindsay Thurber Raiders seemed to be joined at the hip when it comes to the teams they play for. Both were members of the Red Deer Steelers Peewee team, moving into the bantam ranks together. The two are high school teammates as well as playing together on the Midget Prairie Fire squad. Their latest adventure will be as members of the Team Alberta U18 team and they can’t get enough football. “It’s a pretty big load but at the end of the day I just love to play football so I’m out here every day and I like to be around my friends and my teammates,” said Pasiuk, who plays slotback. Smith, who plays in the defensive backfield, is on the same page as Pasiuk when it comes to the amount of football the pair is exposed to. “It’s a great opportunity for me (the U18 team),” said Smith. “I play as much football as I can because you’re not going to play it forever so I’m using my opportunity I have now.” Both players were very aware of the small window of opportunity to make the provincial squad but went in with the right attitude about the process which included four identification camps all around Alberta and more than 100 players are chosen to attend the final camp in Edmonton which runs just three days, leaving not much time to make a good impression on the coaches. “They do a great job (the coaches) of not letting you know where you stand during the camp so if it’s good enough then great and if it’s not then kind of too bad but it’s a great experience and great coaching so either way I knew all
I had to do was go out and play,” said Pasiuk. Smith said playing with the Fire in the Midget league was a great way for him to prepare for the provincial team camp. “It keeps you playing football throughout the spring and there’s kids coming into camp having not played football since the fall so we were definitely a step ahead of them.” Another advantage derived from playing for three different teams in one year is the amount
of knowledge you walk away with while adapting to different defensive schemes, said Smith. “They’re little adjustments but they’re good adjustments because they keep you thinking and they keep you learning football more,” she added. “When you try out for different teams you can learn new schemes quickly.” Pasiuk took a moment to credit the c minor and high school football systems for turning out some quality players from other
schools in Central Alberta who were at the camp. “We didn’t really look out of place and that’s thanks to all the coaches and just the great programs we have going,” he said. Both Pasiuk and Smith agree they will only get better as players through this experience of playing with some of the best in the province and look forward to sharing with their high school teammates at Lindsay Thurber. “Playing the most elite level of football I can is what I want to do
and it will always be my goal,” said Pasiuk. Smith was pretty much on the same page as Pasiuk. “Looking to get some more leadership, some more skills to bring back to high school and looking to finish off Grade 12 on a high.” There will be a two-day camp for the provincial team in June in Red Deer and then the tournament will be held in July in Saskatoon. sports@reddeerexpress.com
FIRST FIGHT - Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School’s rugby teams played their first games against Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School this past week. Thurber Raider Kelsie Smyl led the charge on this play that landed her team a 28-0 win against Notre Dame. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
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Ramping up girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hockey in Red Deer BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express The call is going out to young hockey players around the Red Deer area but there is a twist of sorts. You need to be a female. Lee Deary, a director with Red Deer Minor Hockey also oversees female hockey from novice to midget AAA. He says an estimate of girls playing hockey within the association is 125 which includes girls who are playing on predominately male teams. In addition, there are about 80 girls who lace of the skates to play
pond hockey in the City, said Deary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to continue to provide girls with options to play hockey.â&#x20AC;? Deary says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see the number grow to a point where they are having trouble ďŹ nding ice time for all the female hockey teams in the Association. He says pond hockey is the perfect venue for young girls to give the game a shot but the girls are then mixed into teams with boys. He would like to see that changed to make the game more attractive and accessible to female hockey players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You talk to Hayley Wickenheiser, Cher-
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lot of Central Alberta and thus the need to recruit more players to stock those teams. This move to grow the sport for the girls starts with the novice age players and Deary says in the past the novice skaters were all lumped together - boys and girls but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So if we want the next Hayley Wickenheiser for example, we need those girls coming out to try the game. We want them to experience the game and keep playing." The next registration for minor hockey is near the end of this month. sports@reddeerexpress.com
Sounding off on Quinn Smith Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to give Quinn Smith the beneďŹ t of the doubt but he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t making a case for that to happen.
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CLAGGETT The 22-year-old defensive tackle with the Concordia Stingers tested positive for a banned substance and went into the CFL draft with an asterisk beside his name. He claims he did his research on the substance and says it was bad research so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how he was caught using a substance
which helped him be one of the top players in the CIS. On the surface, I would give him a pass but when you get more information you have to give your head a shake instead. You see, the substance he tested positive for was Stanozolol. The same substance linked to baseball players Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmeiro. The same stuff found in Ben Johnson 25 years ago at the Olympics. So unless Mr. Smith was living in a cave there is no excuse for not knowing this stuff was a no-no. He is a member of one of the top schools in the country and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m almost as positive as his drug test the trainers for this team knew what Stanozolol was and
would have warned him. Smith was outstanding at the CFL combine where the six-foot-two, 305 pounder ran a 4.82 forty, benched 225 lbs 28 times, had an 8.3 ft. broad jump and a 27.5â&#x20AC;&#x153; vertical jump. Last year, Smith was clocked in at 5.11 in the forty. He says his mistake was not checking with ofďŹ cials about the drug and shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be judged by others. Now to be fair, ofďŹ cials with Concordia should have been on top of this after they saw the improvement in Smith so they get a slap on the wrist as well but Mr. Smith needs to own this and not brush it off as poor judgment. In this day and age, information can be had anywhere so that excuse doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pass the test and neither did Quinn Smith. sports@reddeerexpress.com
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PICTURE PERFECT - This stunningly designed kitchen of an Abbey Master Builders show home in Vanier Woods East gives off a contemporary cottage feel with its beautifully offset oak cabinets Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express and granite countertops.
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MECKLER It is exciting to see the buds on the trees and even insects are a welcome sight, we are so ready for spring to finally arrive. It may be time for an in-home aerate as well, especially in the kitchen. It is amazing what you can find in the back of your cup-
board when you take everything out to clean. I found three bags of different kinds of marshmallows and I don’t even like those gooey white things! The satisfaction of renovating the bowels of your kitchen will feel wonderful, donate unused items to charity or sell them and then treat yourself to that new juicer you have been eyeing for months. Pull out the stove and fridge and give everything a good scrubbing, this is also a good time to re-seal grout in your tile to keep it stain resistant throughout the year. Those baseboards in the hard to reach corners could probably use a fresh coat of paint or varnish while you are down there. Your cabinets also need some lov-
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Mortgages - so much more than a rate So the busy spring market has the lenders vying for your mortgage business. As a professional I watch in amazement as offer after offer is thrown at you. But does the old adage of you get what you pay for apply? Is choosing the cheapest option always the best option? This week we will explore some hidden details of which you should
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to move your current mortgage over to the new home and often increase the mortgage with a blended rate if funds are required. The blended rate will be based on your current rate and the best available rate of that time. Some mortgage specials do not allow you to port your mortgage to a new property. This means if you decide to move you will have to break the mortgage contract and incur the penalty costs. The risk is if rates have increased you could also be looking at a much higher payment. Pre-payment privileges most lenders allow you to put extra money on your mortgage during your term. Lenders can vary in how much extra they will allow you to put down but most times it is between 15% to 20% per year. Mortgage specials usually limit you to 10% per year. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong - 10% of $300,000 is still $30,000 but if part of your ďŹ nancial goals is to pay down your mortgage as aggressively as possible then you will want to
be aware of this limitation. Cash back mortgages - lenders sometimes offer other so-called perks and one of these is a cash back mortgage. Upon closing you will receive between 2% and up to 5% of the mortgaged amount back in the form of cash. I would caution you take a close look at the interest rate and the ďŹ ne print. The interest rate for this product is often considerably higher. This means that your monthly payment will be greater and that you will end up paying more in interest over the term. All of a sudden your 2% is costing you much more than the amount you actually received. Remember minions, the banks are a business. They are looking to make money too. The other thing to be aware of is this - that 2% will have to be repaid in full if you break your mortgage contract. What could this mean? Perhaps that you have less to put down on your next home or perhaps a higher penalty. Incentives. So your lend-
er is offering a gift card or other â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bonusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to sign? This is a tried and tested method of attracting new business. Just make sure you are not signing up for a higher interest rate because of it. If your mortgage broker is able to offer you 3.09% for example and your lender offers 3.29% but includes a gift card, which way should you go? Do the math. On a $300,000 mortgage, that very small interest rate difference adds up to $1,867.80 over just ďŹ ve years. So unless the incentive amount matches up you may want to forego and choose the lower rate. Getting a special or a bonus feels great, especially when handing over your hard earned savings for a down payment. But read the ďŹ ne print, do the math and protect yourself. Not all mortgages are created equal, this is where a true mortgage professionalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice can save you thousands. Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.
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