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The sport of ﬂyboarding takes off in Central Alberta Local enthusiasts enjoy thrills and spills of relatively new venture BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express

new sport has taken the world by a watery storm in the last few years. Since its invention in 2011 by French watercraft rider Franky Zapata, flyboarding has since created a following around the world, North America and locally in Sylvan Lake. Co-owner of Alberta Flyboard Inc. Brody Wells said he will never forget the first time he witnessed the sport while searching YouTube. “I had just purchased a jet-ski and was looking for new ways to make it a little bit more interesting and unique,” said Wells. “I came across a flyboarding video and thought to myself what better way to go out and use your jet ski.” Flyboarding works as an extension of your personal watercraft or Jet Ski by using that craft’s propulsion system to drive the flyboard through the air and water. A flyboard rider will then stand on the board, connected to it by the boots on their feet, allowing them to seemingly fly through the air or dive head first through the water. Upon seeing the video, Wells contacted a company who allowed him to gain the rights to become the sole distributor and dealer for flyboards in Alberta. Along with a friend, Wells traveled to Florida to the company’s training facilities where he learned safety practices and techniques associated with the boards. “In Florida we hopped into some fairly murky water that may have had more than a few alligators and crocodiles in it,” recalled Wells. “When we got to the water there was a 6 ft. baby crocodile right beside the dock and the guys are saying ‘Oh that’s just a baby,’ and we’re just standing there thinking ‘What better

HIGH FLYER – Alberta Flyboarding instructor Nikki Wallace soars above Sylvan Lake during a recent practice run. incentive to stay above the water’.” Soon after trying the sport, NBD Water Sports was created by Wells and his business partner Rodney Biggar, which has since underwent a rebrand to become Alberta Flyboarding in 2013. Wells and Biggar have since started fly boarding locations in Cold Lake, Wabamun Lake, and Jackfish Lake and hope to have two to four more locations throughout Alberta in upcoming seasons. Since the invention of the flyboard and its increasing popularity, competitions

across the world have been popping up, including the Flyboarding World Championships, which were held in Doha, Qatar in both 2012 and 2013. Wells along with a few associates travelled to the games both years where Wells was among the top 10 to compete in 2012. The crew of Canadians declared themselves the unofﬁcial ‘Team Canada’ of the championships. Recently the team travelled to the 2014 Fly board North American Championships at the Waterfront Festival in Toronto on June

20th-22nd. “The North American Championships really just spurred me to continue to push myself and continue training,” said Wells. “When I saw what skill level some of these riders are carrying with such an early sport, it really blew me away. There are a lot of people out there running double back ﬂips and all sorts of crazy tricks.” While Wells explained there have certainly been ups and downs to getting the sport going in Alberta, he said, “Seeing that reaction on people’s faces when

they figure it out and the look of disbelief in their eyes when they get up on the board for the first time makes it all worth it.” A particular struggle Wells faced in the early days of Alberta Flyboard was finding an insurance company to back such a new sport despite proven safety measures. “When you call up an insurance company and try to explain to them what you want to do they kind of gasp – ‘You want to do what? Strap a jetpack to yourself and fly around? I don’t think so’.

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“But once we found someone who understood what we were doing, saw how safe it was, saw our extensive safety practices and what we went through to make sure our customers were safe and comfortable, it was a breeze.” Alberta Flyboard, then NBD Water Sports, experienced coverage on a national level when CBC-TV personality Rick Mercer visited Sylvan Lake and stated, “It’s one of those things you can’t believe you’re seeing, and it has barely even begun.” jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Tour of Alberta comes to City tomorrow BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The Tour of Alberta will be coming through Red Deer tomorrow and race officials are looking forward to their return. Red Deer will host the second stage of the race, which kicked off on Tuesday in Calgary. The second stage will start in Innisfail. The stage is highlighted by two circuits around Sylvan Lake, which will be a great sight for spectators, before routing into three tough circuits and a finish into Red Deer’s City centre. During the inaugural event in 2013, the race featured the same short, steep climb up Red Deer’s 55th St. which helped a breakaway stick, officials have said. The second stage of the race will finish in downtown Red Deer. This year’s lineup of cyclists includes world and national champions. “We are thrilled to bring some of the world’s most talented and competitive

professional cyclists back to Alberta,” said Tour of Alberta Executive Director, Duane Vienneau. “Some of the best young talent in the world will be competing this year. Combined with some great veteran riders, we will see the world’s best cyclists from more than 20 countries race throughout the province this week.” The list of big name cyclists include American Tom Danielson of Team Garmin-Sharp, who recently won the Tour of Utah and placed second in the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado last week; Lithuanian national-champion Ramunas Navardauskas of Team Garmin-Sharp, a stage winner at this year’s Tour de France; The Netherlands’ Theo Bos of Belkin Pro Cycling, a ﬁve-time World Champion in track cycling and an Olympic silver medalist; The Netherlands’ Steven Kruijswijk of Belkin Pro Cycling, the 15th place ﬁnisher in the 2014 Tour de France; The Netherlands’ Tom Dumou-

NEW BEGINNINGS – For the first time in more than 20 years the Red Deer Public Library opened a new branch in Timberlands on Tuesday. RDPL board members Lionel Lustgarten, Jim Taylor, Sylvia Bolkowy and Lisa Wakefield read the inaugural Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express book together with the branch manager of the new library, Candice Putnam (centre). lin of Team Giant Shimano, the fifth place finisher in the prestigious Tour of Switzerland this year; Australian Matthew Goss of Orica-GREENEDGE,

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Cattle Round-Up fundraiser marks 20 years BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Cattle Round-Up fundraiser host-

ed by the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. The funds procured through the event are given back to community centres for senior heath care. In

past years, they have provided items such as a van for the Lending Cupboard to transport items and care to seniors. This year the funds will

Back to school safety reminders While a few of Red Deer’s year-round schools have been back in session for a few weeks, the rest of the City’s schools started classes Sept. 2nd. Red Deer RCMP would like to remind drivers, parents and students of a few important tips to make the return to school safe and successful for everyone. All school zones in Red Deer are once again in effect. The speed limit in Red Deer school zones is 30 km/hr and is in effect from 8 to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 to 4:30 p.m. on school days. RCMP will be checking school zones to ensure that drivers remember to slow down and watch for children. The fine for going 50 km/ hr in a school zone is $177 and that fine amount increases as the speed increases. Alternating flashing yellow or amber lights mean a bus is slowing down to stop. Drivers must do the same and are required

to stop when the school bus activates its alternately flashing red lights. The fine for passing a school bus with flashing red lights is $345. Students making their way to school are reminded to be alert at intersections and always look for danger when crossing the street. If you’re walking to school, walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the street facing traffic, staying as far away from the vehicles as possible. If you take the bus, wait for it at a safe place at least 10 steps away from the road. Never run after the school bus to try to catch up. And remember, if you can’t see the driver, the driver can’t see you either. If you bike, roller blade or skateboard to school, don’t forget your safety gear. Youth under 18 are required by Alberta law to wear a helmet when riding a bike.

go to buying new beds that have equipment on them to notify staff if a patient is getting out of the bed and therefore can receive assistance to prevent falls. “A large part of the money goes back to rural centres and seniors. They’re the ones that made this area what it is so I love that. It seems to me that seniors get brushed off sometimes,” said Bonny Mae Fibich, project ofﬁcer for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. “There is always money for kids and I know that that is very important but it seems like our seniors are always forgotten, so I enjoy making a difference to them. I’ve been a volunteer for the event twice previously. “It’s a fun event and because it raises money for seniors it is one of my favourites.”

“A LARGE PART OF THE MONEY GOES BACK TO RURAL CENTRES AND SENIORS. THEY’RE THE ONES THAT MADE THIS AREA WHAT IT IS SO I LOVE THAT. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT SENIORS GET BRUSHED OFF SOMETIMES.” BONNY MAE FIBICH The Cattle Round-Up raises money for senior care facilities and rural care centres. Each year raises enough money to make a big difference in those communities, ofﬁcials say. What is unique in this event is the fact that the money goes back to whichever community donated the money.

This means that if a person or organization from Red Deer contributes, the funding goes to a care facility in Red Deer. The event includes a dinner, a silent cattle auction and always ends in live entertainment. Singer/songwriter and professional cowboy Denver Daines will be presenting his country/ rock for all attendees until midnight. “This year we chose to go with somebody local – Daines is from Innisfail. “Innisfail is one of our biggest supporters in the community; the most amount of money goes back there. For our 20th year we decided to have Denver to celebrate that,” said Fibich. For more information on the event, give Fibich a call or go to the Cattle Round Up facebook page. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Exciting plans, programs and changes for the future of RDC BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express As the 2014/2015 school year approaches, Red Deer College is looking towards big changes regarding programming, facilities and degree-granting status change, ofﬁcials say. After the 50th anniversary of the College last year, President and CEO Joel Ward said that RDC is, “Beginning its next 50 years with some very bold

and aggressive visions for the institution. “We believe students need opportunities to complete their education here if that works for them. We know that about 2,200 of our students transfer after ﬁrst or second year and we think that’s a problem. Sixty per cent of those students said that they would stay here if they could complete their education here.” Ward said the school is addressing this issue by

moving forward in the next ﬁve to 10 years to build new residences to accept more students, as well as pushing for degree-granting status that would allow more degree programs to be available at RDC. “We’re all about trades and technology – 3,500 students – but certiﬁcates and diplomas get ready for work. We have a strong academic case, a strong regional case and a strong local case with support from

school boards, our mayor and City council in favour of the degree changing status.” Ward also spoke about shifting some focus from trades towards arts, by offering more technologybased art programs that would open the doors for students to access programs such as digital design. A new Arts 2.0 program will work over the next ﬁve years to double the amount

“Eliminates Neuropathy Foot Pain, Numbness, Tingling and Burning for Good!” Dear Friend and Fellow Neuropathy Sufferer: our family and friends don’t understand what you are going through. Even most doctors don’t understand. It’s not their fault. They don’t understand because they don’t suffer like you do. You feel miserable. Your feet and legs hurt…sharp, electrical, jolting pain when you walk, sit or… lie in bed. They’re numb. Like you are walking on cardboard or bubble pack. And tingling – like a pin cushion or like ants nibbling on your toes. They ache and swell…even burn. Your toes feel like they are on fire, yet, when you touch them, they’re ice cold.

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The nerve damage won’t let YOU sleep, so you resort to dangerous drugs to knock yourself out for the night. You want to travel. See the world. Enjoy your garden and take your dog for a walk. You can’t because your feet and legs hurt too much. You’ve worked hard - for decades! You’ve looked forward to retirement – to do the things you enjoy. Travel. Now this!

“Amazing New Medical Breakthrough Replaces Desperation and Misery with Hope and Relief for People Suffering with Neuropathy!” You feel confined. Limited. You can’t even enjoy a trip to the mall. Shopping is a burden. Your balance is poor. YOU are afraid of falling, especially when you are on uneven ground or using the stairs. You start using a cane for security. Eventually a cane is not enough and you need a walker. Finally a walker won’t do it and you are in a wheelchair. You are miserable. Desperate. Without hope. Your doctor is desperate to help you too. And…you’ve tried more drugs. Gabapentin. Lyrica. Nothing has helped. If all this isn’t bad enough, the nerve damage spreads to your hands and arms. The most common causes of neuropathy are: diabetes, chemotherapy for cancer treatment, kidney failure and dialysis, drugs to prevent organ rejection, alcohol or drug abuse, bad arthritis in your lower back and AIDS/HIV. Here’s a couple of common causes I bet you haven’t considered…drugs to lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. These drugs are notorious for killing the delicate nerves in your feet and hands. How many people do you know who take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol and drugs to lower their blood pressure? Dozens!

“Don’t Let the Miserable Foot Pain, Numbness, Tingling and Burning of Neuropathy Ruin Your Life!” Neuropathy can progress to extreme levels. It can ruin your life! I can still remember the day, like it was yesterday. Bob, a patient of mine, looked up at me and cried: “Dr. Waddell, what did I do to deserve this?” My eyes welled up. I strained to hold the tears back. I also remember Mel. The day before I met him, a surgeon had to cut off one of his toes. An anesthetic wasn’t necessary. Mel didn’t feel a thing. Can you imagine? It’s as if he had leprosy!

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of art-based programs available and to double enrolment numbers for art-based education and careers. “We’ve been fairly traditional and now want to get into more digital and electronic arts. We think that there is a great opportunity we were missing, but our Arts 2.0 program will be showing the way forward.” Other new programs to be added in the 2014/2015 school year will include an occupational therapy program, a physical therapy program and an international business graduate certiﬁcation. Massage therapy will also be introduced alongside a new instrumentation engineering program designed to work with manufacturing and electrical engineering students. Also, opportunities for correctional studies are planned, along with new marketing and communication courses. New services this year include a student-driven mental health awareness initiative as well. Other services available to students include a student-operated food bank and a second hand bookstore. Several new continuing education programs have been implemented for this year that include business and leadership courses and social media and electronic

marketing courses. Continuing education programs have seen a significant increase of 3% almost 16,000 students in total – for this year. “(The growth of continuing education programs) is really a reflection that people need to continue to be lifelong learners. Their situation changes, they have different aspects of aspirations,” said Vice President of Academic Brad Donaldson. “They want to learn a new skill or trade and so by offering the continuing education programs that we do, we give people the opportunity to engage in lifelong learning and to move themselves to take advantage of opportunities that the education affords them.” Red Deer College has seen a growth of 2% in student enrolment and registration for this school year. Donaldson said this is another reflection of, “A great faculty, great support and a really welcoming environment.” Student Association President Bailey Daines had a message for new students, saying, “If I had any advice for students, I’d say that there are so many more supports and aspects of campus life that they should be aware of. Get involved and have the whole campus experience.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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FOR A CAUSE – City Mayor Tara Veer took the plunge with a helping hand from Mayor Sean McIntyre of Sylvan Lake to do her very own ice bucket challenge last week. Shortly before being soaked, Veer presented a personal cheque as her contriKalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express bution to ALS research.

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OPINION Tour of Alberta to hit City Tomorrow’s Tour of Alberta marks the second year of the highly-anticipated event set to arrive in Red Deer in the afternoon. The event is also expected to draw many elite cycling teams, including international pro teams – some of the same teams that compete in the Tour de France — and Pro Continental, Continental, and National teams from around the world. It’s a fantastic chance for residents to get an exciting close-up look at such an event, and there has been plenty of anticipation building for months about the Tour of Alberta. Organizers have also pointed out that last year, Red Deer had one of the best turnouts of spectators in all of the Tour. We expect this year to be no different. Red Deer will host the second stage of the race, which kicked off on Tuesday in Calgary. The second stage will start in Innisfail. The stage is highlighted by two circuits around Sylvan Lake, which will be a great sight for spectators, before routing into three tough circuits and a ﬁnish at about 3:45 p.m. in Red Deer’s City centre. This year’s lineup of cyclists includes world and national champions. The 15 teams are loaded with Canada’s top talent, including Ryan Anderson of OptumHealth presented by Kelly Beneﬁts team, who was eighth overall and top Canadian in last year’s race and his teammate Will Routley, who won the King of the Mountains jersey at

this year’s Amgen Tour of California; Albertan Nic Hamilton of Team Jelly Belly presented by MAXXIS; Team Smartstop’s Rob Britton, who finished as the top Canadian in the recent USA Pro Challenge and former national-champion Zach Bell; 5-Hour Energy’s Bruno Langlois; Perrick Naud and Ben Chaddock of GarneauQuebecor team. The Canadian National Team will be highlighted by bright, young talent, including Hugo Houle and Cody Canning, organizers say. This year’s race started in Calgary on Tuesday and then transferred to Lethbridge for Stage 1 before heading north through Innisfail, Red Deer, Wetaskiwin, the Edmonton Garrison, Edmonton Northlands and Strathcona County before the ultimate finish in Edmonton’s downtown core and river valley. Meanwhile, during the Stage 2 the following roads will be affected in Red Deer - 30 Ave., 48 Ave. and 50 St. At the Tour’s wrap up, Red Deerians can join in another aspect of the massive event through a finish line festival complete with food, culture and entertainment. Last year, there was six days of national and international television coverage, 30 hours of total live coverage on Sportsnet, and the Tour was broadcast to more than 162 countries around the world with 41 million viewers, officials say. We encourage those who can to drop by and enjoy an exciting milestone community event.

The troubling impact of America’s propensity for guns I recently visited Southern California – after years of wanting to check out the sites and sounds of that magical place known as ‘Tinseltown’ in particular. With myriads of other excited tourists, I dove into what Hollywood and Los Angeles have to offer – super attractions, great weather, cool tourist sites and of course the ubiquitous Palm trees. I also found Angelinos to be very friendly and helpful all the way through. Even driving on the dreaded Los Angeles freeways and thoroughfares wasn’t nearly as ‘scary’ as I had imagined. What was troubling was seeing shop signs for guns. It’s a country that, for the most part, stands resolutely behind its ‘right to bear arms’. That belief, which is so ingrained in American culture as far as I can tell, pretty much quashes, time and again, calls for serious and substantial reform when it comes to toughening up gun control measures. And with such freedom when it comes to owning weapons, it should really come as little surprise that violence connected to guns is a constant. Driving this whole point home even further was the recent death of a shooting in-

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WEBER structor in Arizona. News reports say he was accidentally shot and killed by a nineyear-old girl who he was teaching to ﬁre an automatic Uzi submachine gun. The gun allegedly ﬁred after it recoiled in the girl’s hands. There are so many disturbing aspects to this story, it’s hard to know where to start. First of all – who on earth feels the need to have their child educated on learning how to use this type of weapon – or any weapon for that matter? It’s bad enough we have adults freely learning how to run around with access to these things, but kids? I cannot fathom any parent even wanting their child to be around these kinds of weapons, not to mention even being around a shooting range – period. But again, it speaks to a very individualistic culture where people are taught from day one that it is their fundamental, God-

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given right to own a weapon. It’s simply their ‘right.’ To those of us who live in countries where gun control is far more stringent, it’s outrageous. The accident in Arizona naturally sparked another round of gun safety talks in the U.S. but it’s doubtful much will change. My sense from reading stories about what happened is that while everyone of course acknowledges what happened as a terrible tragedy, there doesn’t appear to be much of a desire to abruptly change the status quo. It’s a politically-charged issue with powerful lobbyists constantly going on about those ‘rights’. Unfortunately, few politicians who privately disagree have the stomach to ﬁght back. The argument goes something like this – it’s not about the guns, it’s about who is handling the gun. The ‘gun’ is just a neutral piece of equipment, but put it in the hands of a crazy person, well, of course its deadly potential escalates. I’m not sure how lobbyists continually ﬁnds ways to defend their stance on guns. We are always hearing about shootings in the U.S. Again, little changes. There are The Red Deer Express is a proud newspaper of

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promises to review the standards and policies, but we all know where those kinds of vague commitments end up. With this shooting in Arizona, one wonders what the response will be. No doubt there will be more excuses and the whole issue will fade as time passes. And really, there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of hope for change anyways at least in some parts of the country – consider the state of Georgia which recently implemented a new open-carry gun law earlier this summer. It has reportedly granted licensed gun owners the ability to carry their weapons in many previously off-limit areas. This includes bars, restaurants, nightclubs, churches, some government buildings, certain zones in primary and secondary schools and non-secure sections of Atlanta’s airport. Wow. Just think, you could be sitting in a church sanctuary surrounded by a bunch of gun-carrying people. As I mentioned, I didn’t feel unsafe in the U.S. But knowing you are in a place where gun ownership is prevalent makes a person think a bit differently about a vacation – no matter how many charming things there are about the locale in general. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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WORKING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE CITY

City lays out road map to enhance sustainability Part 1: An introduction to sustainable development for the Red Deer region BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express In the past decade, sustainable development has become a buzzword and sparked many conversations throughout the world. This five-part series will delve into what is being done on a local level in terms of sustainable development, who is behind the initiatives and what plans our City has in place to help provide a more sustainable future for generations to come. Nancy Hackett, environmental initiatives supervisor for the City, believes the term sustainable development can be defined as a way of furthering the City in a way which, “Meets the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations.” The term can apply to many things, but at the end of the day it comes down to improving the standard of living by protecting human health, conserving the environment and using resources efficiently. The practice of sustainable development requires the integration of many groups, citizens, politicians and businesses as well as requiring participation at every level – whether it is in a resident’s home or the chambers of City council. While the approach of providing a better world for children and their children to come has been a long standing way of living, the passing of the Federal Sustainable Development Act in 2008 signaled a change in how Canadians began to view the concept. In 2011, the City began its own journey down the sustainable trail, with the development of their Environmental Master Plan (EMP). Hackett, who has played a key role in the development of the plan explained it is there to serve as a guide to improve sustainability by setting out goals and strategies pertaining to seven focus areas: water, ecology, transportation, built environment, air, energy and waste. Since its inception in 2011, Hackett and the City’s Environmental Services department has been keeping a keen watch on the work at hand by providing an annual report to the community tracking the progress and performance of the work being done, the last one being titled ‘Our

PLANNING AHEAD – Red Deer ofﬁcials are working to map out strategies to build Red Deer’s sustainability for future generations. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

Environment, Our Role: 2012 Report to the Community’. Alongside the EMP, the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) was also formed, comprised of citizens, City councillors and City staff. The EAC act as ambassadors of the EMP by establishing environmental priorities and measuring the impacts on the City to help achieve the EMP’s short-term goals by 2015 and their long-terms goals by 2020. Since the EMP’s inception, the EAC has reported a decrease in both residential and industrial water consumption, an increase in land allotted to natural areas such as parks and community gardens, a decrease in the overall use of pesticides throughout the City, reduced fuel use by citizens and an overall increase in the length of the City’s trail systems which promotes walkability as well as alternative modes of travel such as bikes. The City has also increased their per-

centage of energy obtained from green sources and renewable energy from 22% to 24% in 2012. While the City continues to improve in many areas, ofﬁcials agreed in their report there is certainly room for improvement in a few areas, as they found in their assessment that air quality, in particular particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide measures are worsening. The 2012 progress report stated particulate matter has moved from 24.4 μg per/ m3 (the concentration of an air pollutant is given in micrograms per cubic meter of air) to 31.4 μg per/m3. Particulate matter is deﬁned as particles of solid or liquid matter suspended in the earth’s atmosphere, which have been known to adversely affect human health and have also been found to have impacts on climate and precipitation. However, the City hopes to reduce these numbers by 30%. Hackett explains they

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BOLT transit rolled out new service last week BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express Last week, the City of Lacombe, Town of Blackfalds and the City of Red Deer launched the BOLT regional transit program, which offers bus service from Red Deer to Lacombe via Blackfalds. Mayor of Blackfalds Melodie Stol said she is thrilled to see the program get up and running. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course it is exciting,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to see all the construction and infrastructure work going on, making sure the bus stops are ready.â&#x20AC;? Stol added the community of Blackfalds is especially excited that BOLT will bring a transit program to Blackfalds while it is still a small community at less than 8,000 residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To have transit in a town that size is really, really difďŹ cult,â&#x20AC;? said Stol, adding she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know of many similar-sized communities ďŹ nding a way to make such a transit program function and be ďŹ scally responsible. Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie said the project is another case of the exemplary partnerships between communities in this region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just strengthens the relationship between these three communities and shows we are an example for Central Alberta, if not all of Alberta,â&#x20AC;? said Christie. The desire for a regional bus service was established around 2010 when Greyhound began to discontinue service in smaller communities, said Christie. At that point, the City heard from a lot of its seniors who were disappointed they could no longer jump on the bus in Lacombe and head into Red Deer for medical appointments, shopping and other engagements and then catch the afternoon bus going home. Christie added the City soon began hearing similar complaints from other de-

mographics as well. He added that, while doing start-up research for BOLT, the City discovered a lot of commuters would be interested in using the service as well. So, the City of Lacombe began looking at a way to offer such a service. The City then made several attempts and brought in Red Deer and Blackfalds along the way. Lacombe Community and Economic Development OfďŹ cer Guy Lapointe said, even after most of the logistical work had been done to plan the program, there was still a lack of capital funding to implement it. Luckily, Red Deer came through with some excess Green Trip Funding they had received and made arrangements for the funds to be used for the BOLT program. Through the BOLT service, six round trips a day will take place between Lacombe and Red Deer on weekdays and three round trips on Saturdays. Buses will stop at three locations in Red Deer - near Parkland Mall, Sorensen Station and one on 77th St. Should patrons wish to travel further from those destinations within Red Deer, they will be able to purchase passage on Red Deer Transit buses. The new partnership wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t only bring a regional transit service for residents traveling between the three communities, but provide local transit for Lacombe and Blackfalds as well, said Christie. There are several stops within Lacombe and within Blackfalds that users can travel between without leaving the borders of their own community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was an important piece for a number of councillors,â&#x20AC;? said Lapointe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just want to see people leaving the City, but that there was an opportunity for people to travel between the communities and get the opportunity to travel within your

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own community too.â&#x20AC;? Two new buses have been purchased for the program and will be owned and maintained by Red Deer Transit. Lapointe added there is also a third bus

that will be used as loaner or backup should anything go wrong with the other two. For the launch of the service, Red Deer Transit has lent two buses to be used

by BOLT as the new buses have not been delivered yet. Lapointe said they are expected to arrive in December. Meanwhile, Lapointe wanted to make it clear

that, while BOLT is meant to be a long-term program, feedback from users will reveal issues with the program that will need to be addressed as it goes on. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Police dog of slain officer thriving in new partnership BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express An RCMP dog who lost his handler after he was killed in New Brunswick this past June has returned to the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail and has been partnered with another RCMP officer. Three RCMP officers were killed in the line of duty on June 4th in Moncton, one of those officers being Const. David Ross. Since those events, there has been a public swell of interest in Danny, his police service dog. “During the memorial service on June 10th, Const. Ross’ partner, police service dog Danny, became a major interest for the public and the media as he was heard whimpering through the ceremony and he was captured afterwards scenting his fallen handler’s Stetson during the procession,” said Insp. André Lemyre, officer in charge of RCMP Police Dog Services. “Ever since then, the public

and the media’s interest for Danny has remained passionate and persistent.” Danny, who Lemyre described as one of the RCMP’s top dogs, has been re-partnered with another ofﬁcer and is thriving. Danny and his new handler returned to the PDSTC in early August and began their re-team training. They will be returning to operational policing in the near future. He said the RCMP will not be sharing Danny’s new posting or any information pertaining to Danny’s new handler with public. “What’s important now is that Danny and his new handler be given the opportunity to perform their duties to the highest standard,” said Lemyre. “We want to give them both every opportunity to succeed and thrive in their new partnership.” Danny was born on Sept. 7th, 2011 at the PDSTC and at eight weeks of age, he was sent to Vancouver Island to be raised and imprinted by an RCMP

LOOKING AHEAD - Sgt. Eric Stebenne, a trainer at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, poses with Danny who was partnered with Const. David Ross until the ofﬁcer’s death this past June in Moncton. Danny has since been brought back to Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express the training centre and re-partnered with another ofﬁcer. member and aspiring dog handler.

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On Dec. 4th, 2012, after showing great potential, Danny was sent to Ross in Moncton and together they returned to the PDSTC on April 22nd to begin their formal training. The team graduated on Aug. 30th, 2013, and then returned to Moncton as part of the Codiac Regional Police Dog Services where they served with pride. Following the tragic events of June 4th, Danny was returned to the PDSTC, where he was teamed with a new and experienced handler to begin a bonding process.

Danny is a progeny of the RCMP breeding program. He is first and foremost a police service dog, and has been bred, imprinted and trained through rewards starting at a young age. He has confidence and is very driven, which makes him an excellent police service dog, officials said. Danny is performing a service which he loves to do and it is expected that he will be able to continue his career as a police service dog for at least five more years. Sgt. Eric Stebenne, a trainer at the PDSTC, said there is a strong bond be-

tween a handler and their dog. “The bond is really the foundation of our training philosophy, both at the imprinting stage and the training stage. Without it, we really couldn’t train our police dogs the way we do,” he said. “I think it would have been fair to say there was very likely some separation anxiety between Danny and Const. Ross when it happened. The bond between Danny and his new handler has been very strong and they are working well together.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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A look at the history of bicycling in Red Deer On the afternoon of Sept. 4th, the Tour of Alberta International Pro Cycling Race will make its way to Red Deer as the second stage of the ﬁve-day event across Alberta. An estimated 120 cyclists will be participating in this year’s competition. The history of recreational cycling in Central Alberta goes back to the mid-1890s, following the development of chain rearwheel-drive bicycles with pneumatic tires. These new styles of bikes were such an improvement, in terms of comfort and safety, over earlier models that they were often dubbed ‘safety bicycles.’ These new bicycles made their ﬁrst appearance in Red Deer in the spring of 1896, when the village had a population of 150. While winter had lingered, with a heavy snowstorm hitting on May 4th, the Calgary Tribune newspaper soon reported that

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Calgary-Edmonton Trail to the same celebrations. One of the most remarkable features of the new sport of bicycling was that it was not limited to men. Despite the usual attitudes of what was acceptable in Victorian times, women took up the pastime with equal enthusiasm. This was not an easy feat. The long full skirts of the era could make it difﬁcult to pedal. Nevertheless, bicycling gave women a socially acceptable and rather liberating activity, which they could enjoy with friends as well as their husbands, children, or young beaus. In June 1900, Red Deer celebrated the capture of Pretoria during the Boer War with a parade that included a ﬁfe and drum band and also a procession of ‘ladies and gentlemen’ riding on their bicycles. As the new century progressed, bicycle races became an annual feature

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event attracted 21 racers, of whom 11 finished. The winner completed the course in five hours, 46 minutes and 45 seconds. The race was deemed a sufficient success that it became an annual event. Perhaps because the federal Conservative Government was badly defeated in the election in the fall of 1935, a group of cycling clubs from Edmonton took over the organization of the race. Towns along the route also offered prizes to the first cyclists to arrive in their communities. The event was always held on the first Monday of August. The number of competitors stayed fairly constant at 20 to 30 cyclists. Comple-

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Getting an accurate count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless people in Red Deer is the goal behind conducting a Point in Time (PIT) count this October. This will be the City’s second Point in Time count; the ﬁrst was conducted in 2012. “Conducting a PIT count allows us to identify trends and key issues related to homelessness in Red Deer,” said Janell Bunbury, pro-

gram coordinator - housing – social planning. “We are working alongside multiple community groups and cross sector community stakeholders, including health, RCMP and education, and are excited to work with volunteers from throughout the community to make this a success.” The PIT count is being conducted from 10 p.m. until approximately midnight on Oct. 16th and the committee hopes to obtain 200 volunteer surveyors.

by Mark Weber “Those interested in becoming volunteer surveyors need to be at least 18 years old, but do not require any previous experience,” Bunbury said. “We appreciate anyone who is able to come out and help us that night. The Point in Time count is an essential component of our Five Year Plan Towards Ending Homelessness.” People wanting to volunteer can sign up online at https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/VolunteerPIT or call 403-342-8100. Training for

registered volunteers will occur the night of the count. Volunteers will be notiﬁed with details of the command centre and training room location closer to the date.

LENDING CUPBOARD’S NEW WEB SITE With the launch of the Lending Cupboard web site, it’s easier than ever for Central Albertans who need to borrow free medial equipment to ﬁnd what they need, when they need it. “At The Lending Cup-

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THREE LANES OPENED ON 49 AVE. The lane barricades on 49 Ave. at 55 St. have been removed with three lanes reopened to motorists northbound. Drivers are reminded the area is still a construction zone and the speed limit is 30 km/hr. The 55 Street Improvement Project began on July 2nd and is about upgrading utilities to facilitate growth in northeast Red Deer, as well as in Riverlands and Railyards.

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Brain waves expand concept of ‘super-learning’ BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Super learning is a concept that explores how human brains intake information and how people can excel their understanding of new concepts. Super learning uses presentations of two different frequencies of sound (known as binaural beats) to produce alpha rhythm – a frequency of brain waves that until recently

was thought to be only produced during sleep. Dr. Elena Antoniadis, a psychology instructor at Red Deer College, breaks down this concept by explaining the relationship between super learning, and stimulating alpha waves. “If someone could present a tone that is 1,000 hertz in one ear, and 1,010 in the other, the difference is 10 hertz – that would produce alpha rhythm. If you listen to some audio

or mp3s, there is a humming tone that activates the brain stem by doing that,” said Antoniadis. “Essentially, alpha rhythm facilitates and promotes super learning because it makes you pay attention to what you’re studying, and it ﬁlters out irrelevant information.” To further explain what Antoniadis said, the alpha waves trigger chemicals in the brain used to help create lasting, factual memo-

ries. The alpha waves that are produced also act as a buffer between relevant and irrelevant information while learning or performing a task. This new understanding of brain wave function is opening doors into better understanding of how brains store information long-term. “What they’re ﬁnding is that this alpha rhythm actually inhibits task irrelevant information. It’s

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fascinating because this plays a role in declarative memories – ‘I know that…’ statements, such as knowing for a fact the capital city of Utah is Salt Lake City.” A practical example of this information regarding super learning is often found with ‘learn language quick’ programs. The language (target auditory information) is presented in one ear at a speciﬁc frequency, and a humming tone at a different frequency would stimulate the alpha waves, releasing chemicals that help people store the information they want to (the language) while blocking out unnecessary noise. “What people do is they will present words in one headphone, and they mask it with a hum or something. They tell you to pay attention to your ear with the target auditory information (say, a language lesson). Then they’re masking it with something – noise or sounds – and what they’ve found is that alpha rhythm (that comes from the different frequencies of the sounds) blocks out the irrelevant noise and allows one to focus on what they want to learn,” she said.

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fyi EVENTS The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell featuring Edmonton’s Kent Sangster’s Obsessions Octet. The Octet’s last Snell performance preceded their highly successful Carnegie Hall debut. They return to the Snell having just completed a European Tour. Event will take place Sept. 4th between 12:15-1 p.m. No charge for admission, but donations are accepted at the door. Taoist Tai Chi welcomes the public to an open House on Sept. 6th from 1 p.m – 4 p.m. We are celebrating one year at our new location in Port O’ Call Centre at 4419 50 Ave. Join us for refreshments and learn about the practice of Tai Chi in its simplest form. The benefits of Tai Chi are many! Tai Chi is safe for all ages and fitness levels. A Grandparents’ Day brunch runs Sept. 6th at the Safeway Port O’ Call store from 9 a.m. to noon. On the menu will be pancakes, coffee, sausage and orange juice. On behalf of Christenson Communities, developers of the new Timberstone Mews Luxury Adult Living Community, organizers are presenting the first annual Salute to Grandparents’ Day in Central Alberta. An outdoor tent will be set up to accommodate the public, too. Live musical entertainment will be supplied. Donations to the Food Bank will be accepted but thanks to Christenson Group of Companies, all breakfasts will be free. A donation will also be made to the Food Bank as well. Fall registration for Scandinavian folk dance will take place Sept. 8th at 7 p.m. at Festival Hall (4214 - 58 St). Lessons and dance parties for adults are available. Monday evenings from Sept. 15th - Nov. 17th (excluding Sept. 22nd and Oct. 13th) at 7 p.m. at Festival Hall. Beginners, experienced dancers, and singles are welcome. Cost is $40/person or $60/two people. Lessons for kids aged five and up will run Monday evenings from Sept. 15th - Nov. 17th (excluding Sept. 22nd and Oct. 13th) from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Cost

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is $40/child or $60/family. For information a and to register aall 403-347-5303 or 403-341-4672. Do you have an interest in singing for seniors? The Tony Connelly Singers celebrate their goal by preparing 10 programs each year ﬁlled with oldies, newer music, sing-a-long and instrumental highlights with a friendly, easygoing atmosphere. We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, September to June at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and average four to ﬁve sing outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. 403-346-7316. Parkinson Alberta is dedicated to helping make every day

better for Albertans affected by Parkinson disease (PD) and related disorders. On Sept. 6th, share the Power of a Step at the 2014 Flexxaire Parkinson Step ‘n Stride! Sign up as a team or individual to help raise funds and awareness - 100% of all money raised directly beneﬁts Albertans affected by Parkinson disease. The walk will take place in Red Deer at the Golden Circle, 4620 – 47A Ave. Registration is at 9 a.m. with the walk at 10:30 a.m. Free family picnic, door prizes, top walker prizes, silent auction, jelly bean count, penny collection. To register, visit parkinsonalberta.ca, or for more information, call 403-346-4463 or email tkozak@parkinsonalberta.ca Daytime Documentaries takes place Sept. 10th between 2-4:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch in the Waskasoo Meeting Room. This month’s award-winning documentary follows Werner Herzog

as he documents the ‘off the grid’ life of Siberian trappers. The title of the documentary is Happy People: a year in the Taiga. A discussion facilitated by a staff member will follow the ﬁlm. 403-346-2100. CAPS, the Central Alberta Photographic Society is pleased to announce the beginning of another exciting year. Our ﬁrst meeting, at the Golden Circle, 4620 - 47 Ave is Sept. 10th at 6:45 p.m. New members always welcome. Sign up for our Introduction to Photography Workshop, which starts Sept. 17th. More information at www.centralalbertaphotographicsociety.com. The Red Deer Scottish Country

Dancers will host a Ceilidh, an evening of Scottish music and dancing on Sept. 12th at the Pidherney Centre (4725 43 St.) This family-friendly event goes from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door with kids 12 years and under free. Cash bar is available. Call Lily 403-3430975 or Donna at 403-3464938 for more information. Shane Chisholm Concert at the Penhold Mulitplex Sept. 12th from 8:45 to 11 p.m. $15/person at the entrance (beer gardens) as part of Fall Festival. Penhold Fall Festival – rides, music, food and fun for the whole family Sept. 12th to 14th. www.townofpenhold. ca. The Fall Festival is organized by our local community citizens celebrating Penhold. Looking for a stress-buster for clients, employees and friends? How about an evening of nonstop laughs, buffet dinner and drinks with great prizes? Three

world-acclaimed - HBO and Comedy Central - stand-up comedians are set to take the stage at the Red Deer & District SPCA Raise the Woof event, Sept. 13th at the Red Deer Curling Centre. It will be a howling good time! There will be a cash bar, buffet dinner and great prizes! Tickets available from the Red Deer & District SPCA - go to www.reddeerspca.com. Saturday, Sept. 13th, 1:30 – 4 p.m. D’Answers Workshop, A ‘movement workshop with a difference’ at the Centre for Spiritual Living. Cost: $30. For details, go to www.cslreddeer. org. Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. Science of Mind classes begin. Foundations class with Rev. Joanne – 10

weeks. Cost: $100. Shortcut to a Miracle with Rev. Valentine – eight weeks. Cost: $80. Registration of these classes for credit with our parent organization is an additional cost. The Professional Practitioner Program begins with Rev. Judy on Sept. 18th 7 p.m. There are pre-requisites for this program. The next meeting of the Mind, Body and Soul Book Club will be Oct. 1st at Linda Wells’ home. The book: Spontaneous Evolution by Bruce Lipton and Steve Bhaerman. www.cslreddeer.org. Central Alberta’s Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing invites you to our annual general meeting on Sept. 18th at 4:30 p.m. at Fort Normandeau (5 km west of Hwy. 2 from Red Deer via 32 St.) RSVP to 403-347-0181. Visit www. safeharboursociety.org. Seventh Annual Scrabble Beneﬁt presented by GrammaLink-Africa

and The Golden Circle Sept. 19th at Golden Circle 4620 47A Ave. 1-3:30 p.m. Challenge your friends - we will send an ofﬁcial challenge request on your behalf. Best of two games - silent auction- prizes- tea, coffee and snacks. Register for pledge forms by contacting Merla by e-mail wmwgib@gmail. com or phone 403-342-5670. For further information contact Faye by e-mail bev.hughes@ shaw.ca or phone 403-343-1881 Tickets on sale now for Jonathan’s Legacy Fundraising Day! Tickets are on sale now for the Golf Tournament at Bashaw Golf and Country Club at 10 a.m. on Sept. 20th. Tickets are $75 and include nine holes, cart, steak lunch and great prizes. If you have your own cart or do not want a cart your ticket is $65 for the nine holes, steak lunch and great prizes. You can save $10 on your golf ticket if you also purchase the pig roast/ silent auction ticket for $50. It includes a pig roast, door prizes, talent, entertainment and silent auction of amazing items. Proceeds are to help epilepsy, the Bashaw School of Music and drama programs and the Majestic Theatre. Jonathan’s Legacy is a non-proﬁt company set up due to the death of our son Jonathan on Feb 5, 2014 due to complications of Epilepsy. Jonathan had done so much to help others and we are continuing his work where he could not. For tickets, contact Jan in Bashaw at 587-991-0700 or Shawn in Bashaw at 780-8196399. Tickets are on sale until Sept. 7th or until we sell out. Dance for the health of it. Working in a team, learn easy dance steps while enjoying a variety of music. Everyone is welcome – families, couples, solos and teens. No dance experience necessary. Twenty-four sessions for $120. Maximum 24 participants. Sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. starting on Sept. 15th. Contact Connie at 403-396-1523. The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their monthly Ambassador Breakfast Sept. 19th from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill, 7150 50 Ave. Cost: $15 per person. Ken Lewis, conservation coordinator with

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Week of September 3 - September 10, 2014 Red Deer County, will speak. In 2013, Red Deer County became the third rural municipality in Alberta to implement an Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program. This program encourages sustainable agriculture and helps restore resilient watersheds, by paying farmers and ranchers to grow a new crop on some of their land. In ALUS, this crop is called ‘Services from Nature’. Ken’s presentation will describe ALUS and how it is being delivered in Red Deer County. RSVP to: info@rdrwa. ca or call Kelly at 403-3407379 by noon on Sept. 17th. Tree House Youth Theatre will be holding its annual general meeting and fall registration event Sept. 14th at 1 pm. in the Scott Block Theatre at 4816 – 50th Ave. Come hear all about our organization, our programs and fundraising efforts at this ‘all-in-one’ meeting. Refreshments will be served. Scottish Country Dancing in Red Deer will start a new season at 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 17th. Classes are held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church (4718 Ross St.) and go from September to May. A certiﬁed teacher comes from Edmonton to conduct the class. SCD is not Highland dancing, but is more like square dancing. No partner needed, no need to be Scottish. Call Lily at 403-343-0975 or Valerie at 403-347-0907. Also visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.com. Choral Singers Unite Society - CSUS is currently holding auditions for placement in next year’s choirs. (September to May 2015) We are looking for singers of all ages for the following choirs: Brioso Children’s Choir, ihana Youth Choir, Soliloquy adult choir and a bass for It’s Time vocal ensemble. Contact Artistic Director Lisa Ward to set up a time for an informal audition. Next audition date is Sept. 4th. Phone 403-309-3032 or contact at lisaward@me.com. Visit www.csusreddeer.com. Tickets for Red Deer Hospice’s Second Sunﬂower Ladies’ Lunch on Sept. 24th are now on sale at www.reddeerhospice.com or from Hospice directly. The luncheon, which runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel,

has been renamed Sunﬂower Ladies Bag Lunch but lunch will not come in a bag. Rather the event will feature a table auction of handbags and purses - because what is a ladies’ event without shopping! Each table will feature a new designer handbag as a center piece and luncheon guests will have the opportunity to bid on the bags in a silent auction format. Bids will be not be visible to other guests and at the end of the luncheon the highest bidder on each bag will take it home. All unsuccessful bids will be considered donations to Red Deer Hospice and the bidder will receive a charitable tax receipt in the amount of their bid. Funds raised will go towards the Hospice’s Fund a Day program

ister online visit www.theleadershipcentre.ca. For additional information call The Leadership Centre at 403-340-0324. Sept. 22nd – The Leadership Centre of Central Alberta Monday evening Gala, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets available by registering online at www.theleadershipcentre.ca and includes meal, Pillar of the Community award and Alberta Sings competition. For additional information call The Leadership Centre at 403-340-0324. Family Services of Central Alberta is looking for a few talented and conscientious volunteer board members to lead and strengthen our organization including strategic management and board level governance. Board members will

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scenery west of Nordegg. You’ll be provided with good company, mpany a gift bag, a wonderful home cooked breakfast, lunch and BBQ supper, guided hikes or mountain biking adventures, then relax by a ﬁre and enjoy the country sounds of Tera Lee, make some smores and new friends. Space is limited so reserve now. Medicine River Wildlife Centre is also seeking volunteer guides and sponsors for this event. Visit www. mrwc.ca or call 403-728-3467.

MEETINGS The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta - Red Deer & Area Branch is pleased to announce that the Strengthening Families Together Workshop is set to commence

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This valuable space is now available – call the Red Deer Express today! 403-346-3356 supporting day-to-day resident care. Tickets are $40 each and lunch will be a three course sit down meal of soup, salad and dessert. There will be a brief Hospice speaker but focus will be on the handbags! There are just over 200 tickets available which are expected to go quickly. Handbag and corporate sponsors are still being sought. To donate phone Lori at 403-3094344. Tickets are also available at www.reddeerhospice.com. Annual Rock & Roll Dance Party. Sept. 19th at 8:30 p.m. Red Deer Legion. $15 per person. Tickets available at Legion reception. Sept. 22-23 – The Leadership Centre of Central Alberta presents the second annual Leadership Conference. Included in the cost of this two-day event are live speakers, leadercast presenters, meals and the Monday evening gala ticket. To check out the schedule of events and to reg-

have skills and expertise in the areas of organizational management such as finance and human resources and should be comfortable with fundraising. Board members are required to attend all board meetings, attend as many FSCA functions as possible, contribute their opinion for the betterment of the agency, fulfill specific duties assigned including work on sub-committees or task groups, establish and maintain key community relationships, act as an ambassador for FSCA, its employees, clients, programs and services and attend the AGM. Call Liz or Sandy at 403- 3098215 or email fsca@fsca.ca to find out whether this volunteer opportunity is right for you. Medicine River Wildlife Centre announces their First Annual Hike and Bike fund raising event on October 4th. Bring your pledges and spend a day hiking or mountain biking, at a level of your choice, in beautiful mountain

this fall, Sept. 16th. If you are a friend/or family member of someone living with schizophrenia; then this workshop will provide you with education and coping tools within a supportive and conﬁdential environment. These free sessions will run every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. over a 10 week period. For more information and to register, please contact Danica Westgard at (403) 342-5760 or Dwestgard@schizophrenia.ab.ca. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support the Africa Grandmothers. Central Alberta’s Safe Harbour Society For Health and Housing invites you to our annual general meeting and BBQ on Sept. 18th, at 4:30 p.m. at Fort Normandeau ((5 km west of Hwy. 2 from Red Deer via 32nd St). Come and greet some old friends and make some new ones! Please RSVP if you will be attending this meeting by

phoning 403-347-0181 or e-mailing reception@safeharboursociety.org. Membership cards will be available. YARD Yoga Studio’s second Annual KARMA Week! Join YARD Yoga and the Red Deer Food Bank for a free week of Yoga. Bring a Friend. Bring a non-perishable food item, and feed your soul twice over! Sept. 3-7th. For full schedule: 403-350-5830 or email info@reddeeryoga.ca. Visit www.reddeeryoga.ca for further information as well. The Red Deer Culture Club is for people who want to get out and embrace all that Red Deer has to offer, whether your are new to the City or just looking to broaden your circle of friends. We do walking, movies, dinners out, cultural events, music, festivals, book club, crafts, and many other things. Check out our calendar of past and future events, then jump in, be active, and make new friends. For more information, check us out at http://www.meetup. com/Red-Deer-Culture-Club/. Central Alberta Historical Society annual general meeting is set for Sept. 17th at 5:30 p.m. A Harvest supper begins at 6:30 p.m. The speaker for the evening will be Kathleen Rains: Woman’s Role in Harvesting. Meeting will take place at the Pioneer Lodge 4324 – 46A Ave. Tickets are available at the Red Deer Museum – 4525 47A Ave. Members are $25 and non-members $27.50 (ticket cut off is Sept. 10th). For more information about the event, call 403-346-5218. TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – we meet every Monday in the basement of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Weigh-in occurs between 6 and 6:45 p.m. with the program starting from 7 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Drop in for a free evening or call Kathleen at 587-272-2727 for more details about the organization. Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. For more information, call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320.

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COMMUNITY

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Fall 2014

elcome to the wonderful world of Lifelong Learning at Red Deer Public Schools Community Programs. Community Programs has now been serving the Red Deer citizens for 48 years!

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GENERAL INFORMATION Phone: 403-342-1059 To register, please go to our registration website at:

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3 WAYS TO REGISTER: To register online with a credit card, please go to http://rdpsd.augusoft.net To register in person, it can be done at our office located in the lobby of Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School

To register by phone, call in to the office and register with your credit card. Phone 403-342-1059.

Ofﬁce Hours are: Monday – Thursday from 11:30 am – 7:30 pm Friday mornings from 8:30 am – 12 Noon. Closed on Friday afternoons and School Closure Fridays.

Whether you are looking to follow a personal interest, advance your career or enhance your lifestyle, we invite you to explore the learning experiences offered within this brochure. We are excited and pleased to offer you opportunities and tools to live successful, connected and enriched lives. Browse through this brochure and take this opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills. You can choose from either On Site or On line courses!

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are. Build your skills with our six week Ed2go courses in business and personal developm ent. With hundreds of engaging online courses to cho ose from, you can find the courses that fit your learnin g needs and busy life. Each Ed2go course comes equ ipped with a patien ntt and caring instructor, lively discuss ions with your fellow students, and plenty of practical information that you can put to immediate use.

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MILLENERY WORKSHOP – HAT MAKING

LANGUAGES IELTS TEST PREP

Improve your English skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, then challenge an English language competency exam such as IELTS or TOEFL. You should be at a Canadian Language Benchmark 7-8 to benefit. Your goal is to develop overall ability to communicate in English. Does not include test fees. Instructor: Heather Bellamy Tuesday, Sept 23 – Dec 16, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, No class on November 11,12 Sessions, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $119 + GST

PRONUNCIATION FOR ESL

Improve your pronunciation skills and overcome common problems with English pronunciation. You will gain confidence in your ability to communicate in English. You must be at a Canadian Language Benchmark 4 to participate. Instructor: Robert Pallin Wednesday, Sept 24 – Dec 10, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, 12 Sessions, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $119 + GST

ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR NEW CANADIANS

Explore English grammar and discover how it can improve your day-to-day communication. Topics include parts of speech and basic sentence construction. Instructor: Robert Pallin Monday, Oct 20 – Dec 15th , 6:30 – 8:30 pm, No class on November 10th, 8 Sessions, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $79 + GST

SPANISH - KICK START

Hola amigos! See how fun, easy and useful learning Spanish can really be. Traveling in a Spanish speaking country will be much more enjoyable if you learn the language for practical everyday living. Instructor: Jose Fabian Tues & Thurs, Oct 14 – Nov 18th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, No class on November 11, 10 Sessions, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $125 + GST

SPANISH - NEXT STEP

You will follow the same structure as Kick Start with an increase in Spanish grammar, more vocabulary, more conversation and more exercises. Prerequisite: Kick Start or some knowledge of the Spanish language. Instructor: Jose Fabian Tues & Thurs, November 20 – December 18, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, 9 Sessions, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $125 + GST

CRAFTS AND HOBBIES INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASS #1

Bring to light the great beauty that can be created using stained glass. In two - 6 hour sessions, you with learn how to design and build your own stained glass creations from sun-catchers to full windows. You will be provided with the experiential opportunity to select, cut, grind and fit, foil, flux and solder and finish two suncatchers; one design provided and one design of your own creation or selection. Our instructor has almost 30 years experience working with stained glass and has many sun-catchers, art projects and stained glass windows in Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Calgary, and Vancouver. All supplies and equipment required will be provided. Please bring a lunch. Instructor: David Laing Saturday, Sept 27th and October 4th – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm – 2 Sessions, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $125 + GST (includes supplies)

INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASS #2

Bring to light the great beauty that can be created using stained glass. In two - 6 hour sessions, you with learn how to design and build your own stained glass creations from sun-catchers to full windows. You will be provided with the experiential opportunity to select, cut, grind and fit, foil, flux and solder and finish two suncatchers; one design provided and one design of your own creation or selection. Our instructor has almost 30 years experience working with stained glass and has many sun-catchers, art projects and stained glass windows in Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Calgary, and Vancouver. All supplies and equipment required will be provided. Please bring a lunch. Instructor: David Laing Saturday, October 18 and 25 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm – 2 Sessions, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $125 + GST (includes supplies)

PHOTO STORYBOOK DESIGN Learn how to get your photos out of your computer and in front of your family where they can be enjoyed! Tell your family’s story in a storybook, page prints, calendars and many more ways. A user friendly program that, for the creatively challenged, comes with predesigned pages - just add your photos and stories (not available for MAC users). Program is downloaded onto your personal computer after the workshop. Instructor: Diane Kelm Sat, October 25, 9:00 am – 12 Noon Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School, 1 Session $99 + GST (includes computer program)

Red Deer Public Schools Community Programs

Have you always wanted to make your own hat? Come join us for this one day workshop and learn how to make your own custom made headpiece! Bring a friend and get ready to spend the day sipping tea and get your creative juices flowing with fellow hat lovers! Learn about millinery materials like sinamay, horse hair and Russian veiling. Milliner Janelle Brown will show different millinery techniques that can be adapted for all skill levels and at the end of the day you will go home wearing your very own creation! Instructor: Janelle Brown Saturday, Oct 18, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, 1 Session, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $69 + GST, (Supplies included)

GLUTEN FREE COOKING

Whether you are wishing to learn “healthy gluten free cooking” to improve your own health or for health conditions of those you love, this is a great place to start! Prefect if you love to cook or if you are just beginning. This class is designed to build your confidence in the kitchen. You will learn to make healthy gluten free recipes with whole foods and will use the instructor’s favorite fool proof recipes. They are made from scratch with minimal starch, zero gluten and feature the latest health trend ingredients. This is a HANDS ON class! Everyone will get a chance to watch, cook, eat and have fun in the kitchen. Instructor: Eva Niven Saturday, Oct 25, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, 1 Session, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $60+ GST, (Supplies included)

To register for any program, please go to http://rdpsd.augusoft.net

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HOW TO MANAGE EMOTIONS SO THEY DON’T CONTROL YOU

Would you like to manage and control your emotions rather than the other way around? If your feelings are controlling you, or if you would just like to know more about moderating and having your emotions work for you, join us in a relaxed atmosphere where you will learn the dynamics of your emotions and how to utilize techniques that will improve your relationships and your life. Instructor: Ms. Randi Bodnar Tuesday, October 14 – November 25, 6:00-8:30 p.m. ( No class on November 11) 6 sessions, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $89 + GST

“The instructor has good energy. The classes were fun and informative and I would take it again and recommend it to others” “ I learned to turn the negative into the positive in my way of thinking”

LEARN TO HELP YOURSELF WITH JIN SHIN JYUTSU® ACUPRESSURE:

Jin Shin Jyutsu® is a gentle art, practiced by placing the fingertips on designated points on the body to harmonize and restore the correct flow of energy. Through such things as daily stress, holding onto buried memories and emotions, or traumatic events, we develop blocks in our energy flow. These blocks can lead to issues or illnesses in your mind, body and/or spirit. Knowing which point to hold and in which combination can help you be involved in improving your health and your life. You will learn and practice how to apply simple stress releasing routines to daily rebalance your energy system. As areas of blockage open, your body rebalances and can begin to heal. Students are encouraged to sign up for any session. No previous experience is required. Students do not need to take these classes in order. Bring a comfortable mat to lie on, 2 small pillows, light blanket and bottle of water. Dress comfortably. Please bring a lunch Two sessions will be offered each offering different books. Session 1: EXPERIENTIAL CLASS to focus on daily routines that help strengthen your energy system, release issues from the past, and ease the results of stress. Instructor: Robin McKay Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $79 + GST. Book included in course fee. Session 2: EXPERIENTIAL CLASS to focus on the specific designated points, teaching you about what they help, how to touch or hold them and allow you to experience the results. Instructor: Robin McKay Saturday, November 15th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $79 + GST. Book included in course fee.

ACTIVE LIVING HALLWALKERS

Walking ... at your own pace - the best form of overall exercise! Did you know that taking a brisk walk for 30 minutes can add years to your life? Walk the halls of Lindsay Thurber and be free of the inclement weather and icy sidewalks. At each visit, please drop by our office to pick up your Hallwalker Badge and sign in. Mon - Thurs, September 8th – January 29th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $45 + GST No sessions on Statutory holidays, November 10; December 22-January 1st

DROP IN BADMINTON

Come out for some fun and fitness. Drop-In Badminton is for recreational purposes only. Bring your own racket and birdie. Thurs, Sept. 11 – Jan.15th, 7:00 -10:00 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School No sessions from December 22 – January 1st. Some Thursdays may be pre-empted by School Home Games. Please check with Community Programs to confirm those dates. $5 drop in fee

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Lawyers teach these courses and answer your questions. Course prices are low thanks to lawyers who volunteer their time and funding from the Alberta Law Foundation! You will gain knowledge about the laws of Alberta, how they apply to you, and leave with handout materials to further enrich your understanding. Red Deer Public Schools Community Programs appreciates the support of the Alberta Law Foundation.

REIKI WORKSHOP

BEING AN EXECUTOR

Have you been named as executor of an estate for a relative or friend? You will receive information on getting started, inventorying assets, creditors, insurance, expenses, codicils, Surrogate Court, distribution of monies, whether or not to charge for your services and final settlement. Instructor: David P. Brant Monday, October 20, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session, $10 + GST OR Instructor: Joe Sumiya, Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic Thursday, November 27, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST

PERSONAL DIRECTIVES AND ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that can appoint someone to manage your finances if you are incapacitated, traveling abroad or for some other reason. Questions that will be addressed are: Which medical treatments will you receive? Who will pay your bills? What is required to have a POA? How should they be prepared? How do you ensure your wishes are respected should you lose the capacity to make such important decisions? Instructor: Joe Sumiya, Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic Thursday, October 2, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST

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LANDLORD AND TENANT WORKSHOP

You will learn how to heal yourself, your loved ones, your plants and even your animals. Embrace positive change with this ancient Japanese healing art of Reiki. Our instructor has been a certified Reiki master since 2002 and is a master of 12 different types of Reiki. Instructor: Tara Wolk Saturday, October 25, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $79 + GST

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YOUR WILL

What’s in a will? Why do you need a will? You will learn the answers to these questions and more. You’ll cover topics such as: • legislations and regulations regarding wills, in particular the Wills and Succession Act. • different types of wills and what is required to ensure that they are properly prepared. • what to put in your will • what happens if you die without a will • why a will might be challenged in court • a brief overview of guardianship/trusteeship and choosing an executor. Instructor: Joe Sumiya, Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic Thursday, October 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST OR Instructor: David P. Brant Tuesday, November 25, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST

You will learn what are the basic rights and responsibilities of being a landlord or tenant including information about the different types of tenancy, leases and what they should contain, secutity deposits, rental increases and ending a tenancy. Instructor: Joe Sumiya, Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic Thursday, November 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST

REPRESENT YOURSELF IN COURT

Commencing/Defending a Small Claim This workshop explains what is considered a small claim, and how to fill out a statement of claim. This session also covers how to defend yourself when being sued in small claims court and whether or not you need a lawyer to represent you during the process. Instructor: Joe Sumiya, Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic Thursday, December 11, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST

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COMMON LAW AND LEGALITIES OF LIVING TOGETHER

Are you wondering what are the legal rights and obligations of common-law couples? What happens when a common-law couple separates in terms of child custody, visitation, child and partner support and division of property? This workshop will address those questions and more. Instructor: Joe Sumiya, Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic Thursday, November 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10+ GST

CONSIDERING SEPARATION OR DIVORCE

Are you considering separation or divorce? Get the information you need which covers the legal criteria involved such as: matrimonial property laws, contested and uncontested divorce, mediation, court procedures and judgments, issues of custody, visitation, child and spousal support. Instructor: Joe Sumiya, Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST

FAMILY LAW: CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT

This session is designed to offer important information about family law matters with the aim of helping the participant to get his/ her bearings, understand their rights and obligations more clearly and face less fear and confusion in navigating the complicated family law landscape. Instructor: Victoria Foster Tuesday, October 21, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST

PRENUPTIAL WORKSHOP

Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements: Do We Need One? Learn how to contractually manage your relationship at the outset and avoid a dispute in the future if that relationship ends by setting out your agreed intentions regarding important issues like property and spousal support. Instructor: Victoria Foster Wednesday, November 5th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST

FAMILY LAW: CHILD CUSTODY AND ACCESS

This session is designed to offer important information about family law matters with the aim of helping the participant to get his/ her bearings, understand their rights and obligations more clearly and face less fear and confusion in navigating the complicated family law landscape. Instructor: Victoria Foster Monday, November 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School 1 Session $10 + GST

WAGES AT WORK WORKSHOP A good understanding of Alberta’s minimum standards for pay entitlements leads to improved employer/employee relations. It also helps employers to establish appropriate company policy and avoid policies that may require time consuming (and costly) corrections later. The WAGES AT WORK workshop provides a comprehensive hands-on learning experience designed to provide participants with a better understanding of the rights and obligations of employers and employees under the Employment Standards Code.

Topics to be discussed: *Payment of earnings *Minimum wage *Payroll records *Statement of earnings and deductions *Hours of work and rest *Overtime and overtime pay *Vacation and vacation pay *General Holidays and general holiday pay *Termination of employment *Maternity and parental Leave *Employment of adolescents and young persons *Self-employed/subcontractor relationships Instructor: Brian Krueger, Education Program Consultant Workplace Standards Policy Wed, Nov 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, 1 Session, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School $10 + GST

THE ESSENTIAL HOMEBUYER SEMINAR

Save money and time! Feel confident and informed when you follow the eight steps to buying a home. Taking shortcuts can be devastating for home buyers. Making informed decisions will save people time and money. Come to a fun interactive approach to home buying. Our team will house all your concerns under one roof. Instructors: Nolin Maurier, Brad Mulder, Bert Bruinsma, Heidi Dandurand, Nicole Maurier Monday, October 6th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 1 Session, Red Deer Chamber of Commerce $15 + GST

THE ESSENTIAL HOMESELLER SEMINAR

Are you thinking of making a move? When it comes to selling your home, most people want to net the most dollars they can, with the least amount of problems. You will learn the critical mistakes people make when selling, and essential tips to make your home sell faster and for top dollar! Come to a fun interactive approach to home selling. Instructors: Nolin Maurier, Brad Mulder, Anita Adrian, Heidi Dandurand, Nicole Maurier, Bert Bruinsma Wed, Oct 8th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 1 Session, Red Deer Chamber of Commerce $15 + GST

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Students 19 years of age or younger as of September 1, 2014 pay only for books. Book purchase required upon registration. Please call the office for price quote.

Students 20 years of age or older as of September 1, 2014 pay $600 - plus books Book purchase required upon registration. Please call the office for price quote.

International Students pay $880 - Book purchase required upon registration. Please call the office for price quote.

DIPLOMA PREP CLASSES! Watch for upcoming Diploma Prep Classes in December/January.

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Lafantaisie takes on Smyth during Havoc 6 this week BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Central Alberta’s own medley of mixed martial arts, Havoc Fighting Championships, is set to return their octagon to the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre on Sept. 5th for Havoc 6. Havoc 6 will be hosting a number of amateur and professional fights, a few of which event organizer, Jesse Fox, said are sure to be ‘firework fights’. Of the many fighters returning to the Havoc octagon, one will be Chris Lafantaisie out of Champion’s Creed MMA in Calgary as he takes on first time Havoc fighter, Jamie Smyth of Vancouver’s Clinch MMA to see who will take home the title of Havoc FC Amateur Heavyweight champion. Those in attendance at Havoc 5 may remember watching Lafantaisie’s 14-second match up against Nolan Sakima in which Lafantaisie ran the octagon to win via TKO. Fox said it’s been a struggle to find a worthy opponent for the heavy weight fighter, but couldn’t be more excited with the match up between him and Smyth adding they hoped to find Lafantaisie a, “Decent match before he turns pro after this fight.” Lafantaisie agreed stating, “I’m always hoping for tougher fights, tougher guys – because that’s the only way I’m going to progress and continue to grow as a fighter, so I am really looking forward to this fight. “Every day training for

this fight has been different. I’ve been training in everything from jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, open mats, just everything and trying to spar as much as I can.” The Calgary fighter also spoke on how he will be dedicating this fight to a good friend, Will Macdonald, who lost his life in a motorcycle race only months ago. Lafantaisie stated he will have his friend’s photo with Macdonald’s daughter, Hannah, and wife, on the back of his fight shirt, after which he will be selling fight shirts to raise money for Hannah’s dance school. “It makes the process of training and dedication more inspiring, and because I am fighting for him, his daughter, and his wife it makes it more personal.” Lafantaisie will be entering the fight with an unblemished record of 4-0 and Smyth, with slightly more fights behind him, hosts a record of 5-1. Smyth said he hopes to walk away 6-1 and believes his extensive preparation for the fight will help him to achieve it. “I’m expecting it to be a great fight, Chris is a great athlete, I’m a great athlete and we’re both at the top of our games right now and I think we are going to give the crowd a great show,” said Smyth, who was recently named the Battlefield Fight League heavy weight

KNOCK OUT – Chris Lafantaisie throws a hook to take out Nolan Sakima during Havoc 5 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference CenJenna Swan/Express ﬁle photo tre. Havoc Fighting Championships return to the Sheraton on Sept. 5th for Havoc 6. champion, a west coast league similar to Havoc. “The last three guys I’ve fought have been big monsters and I’ve walked away with wins, so I’ve just been trying to keep my training up and not mess with a good thing.” Fox said Lafantaisie and Smyth aren’t the only big match-ups for the evening, with Luis Huete (5-1) set to face off against Wolfgang

Janssen (3-0) in the main event. “Jannsen fought in Havoc 1, scoring a submission of the year win against a really tough guy and we couldn’t be more excited to get him back in the ring and see what he has up his sleeve,” said Fox. “Luis is in the same boat – he was there for Havoc 5 where he fought Noah Ali to win in a rear naked choke hold for

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Volunteering opportunities in Central Alberta For more information about volunteering in Central Alberta or if you are an organization or an event needing volunteers, visit Volunteer Central at www.volunteercentral.ca, email info@volunteercentral.ca or call 403-346-3710. The Canadian Cancer Society is currently seeking a Recruitment lead for our annual Red Deer Jail N Bail event. For more information contact Trueman Macdonald, volunteer@cancer. ab.ca or call 780-437-8402. The Canadian Diabetes Association will be holding the ‘Lace Up with Team Diabetes three km or ﬁve km Walk or Run’ on Oct. 4th at Heritage Ranch in Red Deer. Volunteer on the Planning Committee or the day of the event. Numerous positions are available both on and off the course. Contact Helen Robertson at helen. robertson@diabetes.ca or call 403-346-4631. Bargain Treasures Thrift Store is a store operated by volunteers for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks which include running the till, sorting donations, tidying the store, organizing etc. Our store hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact Terri McIntosh by email at tmcintosh@reddeer.cmha. ab.ca or call 403-342-2266/403-3479711.

they can play in each unit. Our residents like a wide variety of music. For more information contact Ann Van Hemmen by email at Ann.vanhemmen@bethanyseniors.com or call 403-357-3702.

Central Alberta AIDS Network Society (CAANS) is looking for special events volunteers and committee members to create information packages and displays to facilitate special events, distribute posters, and other marketing materials. Contact Aisley Miles at Engage@CAANS.org or call 403-346-8858.

Canadian Blood Services is urgently looking for an in-clinic volunteer for Wednesdays from 3 - 7:30 p.m. Training will be provided. Seniors are also encouraged to apply. For more information contact Heather Rumbolt by email at heather.rumbolt@blood. ca or call 403-755-4335.

Extendicare Michener Hill is looking for people who may assist with breakfast, our busiest meal of the day. Help staff through serving meals to residents, socializing with them while they eat, clearing and washing dishes, etc. Breakfast Club Backup volunteers free up staff so they can assist residents who may not be able to feed themselves. For more information contact Jessica Dinan at jdinan@extendicare.com or call 403-348-0340 ext. 8214. Bethany Care Society is looking for volunteers who enjoy singing or playing music. Musicians and/or singers can play in our town hall, or if they prefer

Central Alberta Refugee Effort is looking for public awareness volunteers from other cultures to share their cultural background and/or immigrant experiences with school children and other groups. For more information contact Cristina Franco by email at cristina.franco@care2centre. ca or call 403-346-8818. Catholic Social Services is recruiting volunteers to provide guidance and support to newly housed individuals who will be taking part in the Welcome Home for Homeless Program in Red Deer. Rev. Linda Ervin - 403-3476073. A non-denominational social

service agency is seeking persons/families living in Red Deer who are willing to provide a safe home for an adult individual with developmental disabilities, as well as assist to further develop the individual’s self-help skills. The individual will pay room and board. For more information contact Elin H. Barlem, Elin.barlem@catholicsocialservices.ab.ca 403-347-8844 ext. 2917. Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society is seeking volunteer advocates - we need a few good men and women to accept the challenge of helping others in the community and to make a difference in the lives of victims of crime and tragedy. For more information contact Gloria Derksen by email at admin@ victimsupport.ca or call 403-8853355. CNIB needs volunteers to work evening bingos from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. up to one per month. For more information contact Wody Bergquist, wody.bergquist@cnib. ca 403-346-0037. Fuel the passion. Leave an impact! By becoming a mentor with the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), you can use your breadth of knowledge and

experience to help a young entrepreneur (18-39) get their startup business off the ground. For more information contact Rob Price by email at rprice@cybf.ca. Call 403-265-2923. Family Services of Central Alberta - do you like to see children succeed? We have various volunteer opportunities during the day and evening. For more information contact Sandy Twidale, stwidale@fsca.ca 403-309-8215. The Heart & Stroke Foundation is looking for data entry volunteers. For more information contact Kelly Barber, at kbarber@ hsf.ab.ca or call 403-342-4435. The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to provide a musical/artistic/dramatic presentation for our new seniors program which is starting this Friday. The program will run between 11:451:45 pm every Friday. For more information contact Deanna Scott, deanna_scott@can.salvationarmy.org. Call 403-346-2251. Special Olympics Red Deer is in need of coaches for its curling, 10 pin bowling and indoor soccer programs. Contact Jerry Tennant, jerry@specialolympicsreddeer.ca or call 587-273-4672.

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Pope of Coptic Orthodox Church to visit Red Deer BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria will be visiting Red Deer for the ﬁrst time ever later this month, a historical day for all members of the City’s Coptic Orthodox congregation. He will be in the City on Sept. 17th. The Coptic Orthodox Church only has about 53 churches across Canada. Previous Popes have visited Alberta, but only stopped in Calgary. This visit will only last a short hour but is very meaningful and exciting for members of the church. “It’s a big thing and we’re very excited about it. It’s a very historical event for us, and the people we invited from the community are very interested,” said Dr. Kamal Daniel, a board member of the St. Mary &

St. George Coptic Orthodox Church. “He will come, give us a blessing, see the church, give a small speech to our VIP guests and then he will give us another blessing and leave. That’s how short it is, but to us it’s historical! We have no idea when it could happen again. It’s only an hour but that’s a lifetime for us.” Pope Tawardros II will visit a large congregation in Calgary, which is expected to draw a crow of nearly 1,500 people. On his way to visit an Edmonton church, he will be stopping in Red Deer at the St. Mary and St. George Coptic Orthodox Church to give a small blessing to about 100 people including Mayor Tara Veer and several members of City council. “We are lucky because I don’t think that this will happen again. We are a

new churches that are coming along in the west,” explained Daniel. Members of the community who wish to see Pope Tawadros’s arrival may see him from the streets as he enters the church, but are not permitted to view the blessing. The church will be at nearly full capacity at 100 people, all of who received special invitations and security allowances. He will be spending an

“WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. IT’S ONLY AN HOUR BUT THAT’S A LIFETIME FOR US.” DR. KAMAL DANIEL very small church and the Pope has a very busy schedule. His main goal right now is to organize all these

hour in town in recognition of the growth of the church in Mountview. “We are a new church, now the newest in Alberta. We just got the church three years ago and it’s a small congregation, only 20 families. He’s happy with our congregation because we were able to buy this church and actually buy a home next door for future expansion.” Local historian Michael

Dawe will oversee this event. Daniel said it is unlikely that another Pope will come to visit the Red Deer congregation, due to its small size. He added his congregation is very excited, but also quite nervous. He said there is a lot of preparation to do, and that they hope to make a good impression. “It’s a lot of work, but we are loving it.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Lacombian builds Viking-esque oar ship in garage BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express Karol (pronounced Karl) Neumann has always been a fan of boating and history. As such, he has long wanted to build his own boat, one with a historical inﬂuence. So, about four years ago, he started doing just that. Earlier this summer, Neumann held a gathering with friends and family to take the boat out of the garage he constructed it in and launch it on Lacombe Lake. Prior to launching the boat, he said he was a bit nervous about whether or not it would work. Being a complete novice shipwright, Neumann said he wasn’t even sure if his creation would ﬂoat. However, he said he has fairly extensive experience in residential construction and did a lot of research on how to build a boat before starting. “I know how to connect wood to wood,” he said, laughing. Neumann added he consulted a lot of experts while

building the boat. “They predicted there is a chance it might float,” he said, again with a laugh. “That’s good enough for me.” Despite his concerns, Neumann said no issues were found with the ship once it was launched. He said they spent the night on the lake and didn’t find so much as a leak. “It was quite surprising actually.” Now that he knows the vessel is water-worthy, Neumann plans to use it mostly on the Red Deer River. He said he is thinking about spending weekends on the river in the boat fishing with his wife, Crystal and sons, Sambor (Sam), five and Tomir (Tommy), three. While Karol is not sure how many hours of work were put into the construction of the vessel, he said it would probably have taken him about a month to build had he worked on it consistently each day. However, building the craft was a hobby for him so he did it over the course of four years, working on it

whenever he felt inspired to. He added that a lot of that time was spent figuring out the logistics of the project with his friends and neighbours who assisted him. “Most of the time, we were just standing there head-scratching,” said Karol. The most difficult part of the process was flipping the boat around. To begin the initial structure, he had started building the board upside-down. When it came time to flip it around, the boat had already become quite heavy and difficult to maneuver inside Karol’s two-car garage. “It was quite an achievement, we ended up with just the one hole in the wall but it could have been much worse.” In contrast, Karol’s favourite part of the job was painting. He said it was an enjoyable process that his sons as well as some boys from a youth group at a Red Deer church Karol is a part of could help out with. Twenty-six feet long and

CAST OFF – Karol Neumann sets off on Lacombe Lake in his hand-made Viking inspired ship. Brian Vossen/Red Deer Express

seven feet wide, Karol said the craft is basically a giant canoe, having no power and resembling the shape of the ancient Viking sailing vessels. While the boat is certainly not a Viking replica and Karol never meant for it to be one, he did say that he was certainly inspired by the Viking design while building it.

Having no engine save the energy of its occupants, the ship is propelled solely by oars and is steered with a wooden rudder. Karol has designed the ship so that a mast can be installed later if he decides to try out some sailing. He said he already has plans in his head for a second project that will also be a water vessel.

However, he said he might have to hold off on them for awhile as Crystal is very happy to have the garage free again. In addition to the Vikingesque boat, Karol also enjoys crafting medieval weaponry and armour. He even made a set of shields to go on the sides of his ship. news@lacombeexpress.com

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ENTERTAINMENT Saskatoon duo to feature latest CD on City stop John Antoniuk and Jen Lane perform at the Velvet Olive next week BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Gifted musicians in their own right, Saskatoon-based John Antoniuk and Jen Lane have teamed up on a new duets CD and are hitting the road to share the brilliant results with fans. They perform at the Velvet Olive on Sept. 11th. The couple first met in 2002 and at the time, were both busy solo performers on the Saskatoon music circuit. It was during their attendance at one of their many showcases that the industry began to buzz with the idea of a full collaboration between the songwriting couple. These ideas led to the pair spending some time between individual writing sessions to try to create some songs together. The personal dynamic that is present between them comes to life in their writing. “We played a singer/songwriter showcase together in November of 2002, and that’s the first time we met onstage,” recalls Antoniuk. “Then it was in about March of 2003 that we thought we should get together, jam and sing a little bit together too.” One of the first tunes they tackled together was Oh My Sweet Carolina by Ryan Adams, and that really started it all between the two. “We realized that we enjoyed singing together, and we sounded good together as well.” Besides the professional collaborations, a personal connection was flourishing as well. They started dating shortly thereafter. “We’ve been together for 11 years now, and married for seven.” As is clearly heard on the newly-released Jen & John, they indeed compliment one another beautifully as they perform each

other’s music. Antoniuk comes from the indie/roots side of life and Lane has a bit more country/folk in her repertoire. Together, they create straight ahead rhythms and harmonies that complete the musical package. Things kick off on a charming, laid-back note with Give It All Away which sets the stage nicely for the personal, plaintive tones of Lost, featuring Lane’s sweet vocals opening the tune and later joined by Antoniuk. Having a Good Time continues to show just how well these artists complement each other as does End of the World. The project was produced by Lane and Antoniuk and recorded at The Recording House in Saskatoon. Antoniuk recalls how back in the early days he and Lane made it a priority to be careful about balancing their personal and professional lives – they were (and are) strong, independent musicians who wanted to explore their own individual creativities. Fortunately, it’s all worked out rather seamlessly. “It’s helped us grow in a really good direction musically, too. “We have different writing styles, but it’s also about having two Alpha leaders of bands in a relationship working together. It really forces us to challenge each other. I think I bring a little more of an edge to her music, and she helps to soften a little bit of mine. “It also helps us not to be so self-involved, whether it’s full on coming up with some lyrics or chord progressions or just being challenged to come back with something stronger.” For Antoniuk, following the path of a musician didn’t come that early on. He injured his knee playing football in high school so that dream was sidelined. But he soon picked up a guitar and some-

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GIFTED DUO – Singers/songwriters John Antoniuk and Jen Lane will be showcasing tunes from their latest project photo submitted Sept. 11th at the Velvet Olive. thing was sparked inside. He also started writing songs soon after that inspired by artists like Dinosaur Jr. “The guitar playing was really exciting to me. I also followed that vein along to Bob Dylan and the guys with more unique voices. It was the 1990s, so Nirvana and Pearl Jam were also huge influences on the first stage of my career, too. “I’ve found that a great song can be recorded as a country song, a blues song, a rock song or a folk song. The better the song is, the more genres it tends to be able to mold itself into.” The songwriting process also changes from song to song – sometimes the melody surfaces first, and other times a lyric begins to take shape. No matter how

it unfolds, Antoniuk relishes the creative aspects of his profession. Over the years, he and Lane have also performed many times on a national stage showcasing at Breakout West, Canadian Music Week, North by Northeast and Prairie Scene and achieved international recognition at Folk Alliance in Kansas City, Missouri, South by Southwest in Austin, Texas and through SaskMusic’s Export Showcase in Los Angeles. As mentioned, Antoniuk and Lane have always kept their projects separate, with Antoniuk working on Smokekiller and the recent more rootsy, eponymous Always With You and Lane taking three of four releases to nominations for Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.

Meanwhile, the new album features three new songs written by Antoniuk, two new songs written by Lane and a couple covers for a treat. The aforementioned Oh My Sweet Carolina is included as is Crazy Mama by J.J. Cale (1972) which was recently discovered when Antoniuk got Lane a record player for Christmas last year and picked up a few old, used records. These days, the two couldn’t be happier sharing so much. “I can put in 24/7 to this job, and it pays me back all the time – just the way it feels in my heart, the life I get to have and that my wife is here with me on tour and we get to do this together. I’m right where I’m supposed to be.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Gospel music festival in Blackfalds this weekend BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express A light-hearted, relaxing weekend of country gospel music is headed to Blackfaldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; All Star Park with a multitude of performers and talent thanks to the efforts of Blackfalds United Church. The weekend is a fundraiser for the church and is a fun way for people to get together at a good price, organizers say. For $30 for a weekend pass, a visitor can camp, eat and enjoy the music of 18 musical performers and groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of fun, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very light. We try to be entertainers rather than just singers, and most people ďŹ nd it that way,â&#x20AC;? said Jim Escott, keyboardist of Visions Country Gospel and who is also a member of the Blackfalds United Church congregation.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d really like to focus on the amount of work that the congregation does. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The congregation is very small and works hard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the major fundrais-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NICE MEETING THE DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND TALKING TO THEM. THATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KIND OF WHAT ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ABOUT TOO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GIVING A WEEKEND FOR PEOPLE TO COME AND ENJOY.â&#x20AC;? DEBBIE MCCRIMMON ers for the church.â&#x20AC;? Performers include Debbie Bergeron, an ex-Nashville native singer who currently resides in Eckville, Pottersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Clay, a Lacombe group, Visions Country Gospel, Joy-

ful Melody Trio, a southern gospel group and 13 year-old Victoria Street, a performer with talent far beyond her years, said Escott. This is an all-ages, family event weekend that for $30 (whole weekend pass) $20 a day or $5 for a single performance would include RV camping for Friday and Saturday night (weekend pass), heated tent performances, a dessert auction, dinners and lunches. All a person needs to bring is a lawn chair for the shows as all performances are in a heated and covered tent area. The show goes on rain or shine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centered around the performers, but we also have a dessert auction on Saturday and Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ladies from the church run a concession and cook up burgers or chilli or soup.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a supper on Saturday night,â&#x20AC;? said Debbie McCrimmon, treasurer for Blackfalds United Church. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people travel from quite a distance,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had phone calls this year for example from a lady in Kelowna. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice meeting the different people and talking to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giving a weekend for people to come and enjoy.â&#x20AC;? Gates open at 5 p.m. on Sept. 5 and are open until Sunday afternoon. Tickets are available at the gate during the event. More information can be found at www. blackfaldsunitedchurch.com, or by calling any of the numbers listed in the online pdf. brochure on the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

A worldwide live play game is coming to Red Deer BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Live action role play is a term that often meets stigma, but adults in Red Deer can take some time this weekend to learn a little bit about Red Deer By Night. An information session is being held in the Oriole Park Community Hall on Sept. 6 from noon until 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vampire, The Masquerade by Mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eye Theatre Group has actually been around for a long time and is played all around the world. Games run in most major cities. Recently, a

group of former players bought the rights to the game after it had been discontinued, changed up some rules and brought it back,â&#x20AC;? said Shane Stimson, a storyteller in the game, who directs and sort of pushes the storyline forward with twists and turns for players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I got into this, I had a lot of misconceptions myself about the game. The name, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vampire, the Masqueradeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kind of freaks people out and makes them think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re weird. Essentially, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a theatre group using a set of rules to play a game.â&#x20AC;?

For one night a month, people ages 18 and over, due to mature-themed content, can get together with other community members and act out a game, known as a live action role play. There is absolutely no physical contact in this particular game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not, as the name might suggest, a group of people running around trying to bite each other,â&#x20AC;? said Stimson. Taken directly from the Red Deer By Night web site, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that your character is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;vampireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comes into play as granting special abilities and powers to

enhance the game experience. The setting is a ďŹ ctional alternate reality. A game sessions involves interacting with other characters and manoeuvring socially.â&#x20AC;? Stimson explains some people have the idea that this game is only for certain people. In reality, he says that people of all ages have joined in. This game is a way for people around Red Deer and area to gather together once a month and enjoy spending time a ďŹ ctional world of social status where social structure, abilities, powers, allies and

debts rule the actions and game play. The storytellers guide the events and draw on real-world happenings to drive the events of the game forward. The game follows rules and guidelines, but ultimately, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a social interaction group that gets together to create a world of their own. Stimson says he is hoping for between 30 and 50 members to begin the game with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more players you have, the better the game. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be really nice to have an equal representation of genders and ages would really add to it,â&#x20AC;? he said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do not accept harassment. We want people to come and be themselves and just enjoy the game. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about going out and socializing and meeting people.â&#x20AC;? For more information on how to join, characters and how the game progresses, head to the Oriole Park Community Centre on Sept. 6th from noon to 6 p.m. They will be given information and speciďŹ cs on the game and how to play. For more information, check out the Red Deer By Night facebook page or head to www.reddeerbynight.ca. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Queens set for season with solid line-up BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Last year’s edition of the Red Deer College Queens soccer team managed to turn more than a few heads with their play in the ACAC. With 12 rookies and four veterans on the squad the Queens worked themselves into the playoffs and finished only a single point out of second place behind a very strong Medicine Hat team. “They bonded quickly and played their hearts out,” said head coach David Colley. He gave credit to his assistant coaches for understanding what the makeup of this team was and what needed to be done to get them playing as a unit quickly. “All we did last year was passing drills and switching drills, a little bit of fitness and then we played as many scrimmages as we could just to get people used to playing the system and that seemed to pay off for us.” Fast forward to 2014 and Colley is faced with a different deck of cards to play with this year. The Queens will see five players return from 2013 but Colley says there are others coming in who will bring with them some valuable experience despite not being on the Queens roster last year. Two familiar faces from a couple of years ago are back at RDC in the form of mid-fielder Moira Duley and goal keeper Lauren Good, who played with the University of Calgary last year. “I’ve also got three players coming in from Olds who played last year including their captain (Jessica Whyte),” he said. In addition to those players, Colley says there are a couple of others who played at the major league soccer level and one girl coming in from Lakeland College so he can field a team with 13 players with far more experience than last year’s team. Once all these pieces of the soccer puzzle are put together the Queens appear to have some solid forwards, defence and goaltending as they enter into the season so Colley is optimistic. “They’ve all done the traveling, a lot of them have done the preseason buildup, they understand just how tight the preseason is and what you’ve got to do and how quickly you have to come together.” Colley said the need to gel almost immediately is huge because after two weeks of

league play there are four games already in the books before you know it. Last year the Queens had their hands full with Medicine Hat and Colley expects things will be about the same this year as he ﬁgures the Rattlers will be an improved team as well. Medicine Hat is hosting nationals this year so he feels the coaching staff there will have had a busy summer recruiting players in order to be competitive . Athletic programs aside, Colley feels ac-

ademics might also play a role in attracting players to the college down south. “If you are hosting nationals you’ve already got a place in nationals. Any player who is taking a course which is held at Medicine Hat or elsewhere I think would be leaning more towards Medicine Hat.” The Queens will host the Rattlers right off the bat on the ﬁrst weekend of play which will be a good test for both units, said Colley. Starting the year with a pair of home

games might seem like the best way to get things going but Colley has a different view of the kick-off to the year. “I always ﬁnd being on the road early in the season very, very helpful because it bonds the team even more because you’ve got to travel together, you’ve got to live together and you’ve got to do your homework and all the rest of it.” The Queens play the Rattlers Sept. 6th and Lethbridge Sept. 7th. sports@reddeerexpress.com

PRE-SEASON – The Red Deer Rebels played their annual Black vs. White game recently to prepare for their upcoming season. Austin Schmoorkoff was among those representing the white team who won 5-1 over black. The Rebels’ ﬁrst home pre-season game will be on Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Sept. 12th.

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Tourney supports many local causes BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It’s amazing what a simple golf tournament can do for so many groups which need help. The 12th Young Guns tourney out at Alberta Springs managed to rake in over $100,000 which was quickly shared by more than a dozen organizations around the region. “All the money raised stays here in Central Alberta,” said Kevin Watson, chairperson of the event which has topped the $1 million mark since the tournament began with Ryan Smith as the local hockey player involved. A couple of years later local products Trent Hunter and Jim Vandermeer took over as the faces of the event. Now the torch has been passed to Kris and Ryan Russell, Matt Fraser, Colton Sceviour, Brandon Sutter and Paul Postma, all local hockey players who are willing to give back. “We just asked and they said, ‘Yes’,” said Watson. “I think they’ve kind of grown up in the community and saw other NHL’ers before them do their part and they’ve just followed right in line.” The players bring their signed jerseys to be auctioned off and Fraser and Sceviour also pieced together a single stall of a locker room in their spare time which

went into the silent auction. The selection of the deserving charities is left up to a board and donations this year range from $1,000 for the Sylvan Lake Incline Skate Park to $15,000 for Loaves and Fishes and the Hospice Society. “We have a stipulation that they don’t use the money for operating costs. We want it for new programs or existing programs,” said Watson. Sylvan Lake minor hockey was one of the groups which left with a cheque, this one for $10,000 and spokesperson Blair Mack says it will be used to help keep registration fees down and allow more kids to play hockey. “It’s pennies from heaven. We do a lot of budgeting and a lot of fundraising and it involves a lot of hard work and all we really had to do with this is show up and reap the rewards of a lot of other people’s hard work.” The 13th Young Guns tournament will follow basically the same template as years past with new groups knocking on the door looking for some help and Watson says it’s a formula which works well. “Our sponsors continue to be great. There are some that have been with us since day one and obviously without them you can’t do it,” he said. “So if it’s not broke don’t ﬁx it I guess.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Steroid use in universities It’s disturbing but not shocking. But it certainly is puzzling as to why it isn’t curtailed. Steroid use in our Canadian universities is apparently out of control with one head coach saying college football is a “wild west” as players take steroids without fear of being caught. The coach went on to say if every team in the CIS tested each player there would be one or two testing positive for certain and maybe as high as seven or eight per team in some cases. The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports is the group responsible for testing, funded by the federal government. It’s the suits in Ottawa who are demanding the testing for banned substances be done mostly on athletes which will be wearing the maple leaf in competition so the football and hockey players at the college level are not on the radar. Here is a little banned

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CLAGGETT substance math for you to contemplate. CCES is planning on doing 200 tests this year which will look for but not focus on ﬁnding, steroids and human growth hormone. Urine tests will detect the steroid use but blood tests are needed to uncover HGH in an athlete. The 200 number sounds good but put the 11,000 CIS athletes into the equation and the plan doesn’t add up. After a drug scandal at the University of Waterloo a few years back there was a ﬂurry of random testing going on with as many as eight athletes being tested during training camp, mid-season and during playoffs.

In the four years since, one coach says he has seen maybe one player tested after a playoff game so it appears the problem isn’t big enough for Ottawa to take it seriously. Well, how about these numbers for them to swallow. Over the past five years Canadian federal officials have seized $20.4 million in illegal steroids during more than 10,000 searches at various border crossings. Last year alone more than $2.1 million worth of banned drugs was grabbed in 1,800 seizures which adds up to about five seizures per day. Still think it’s not a problem? I suppose if Ottawa was to levy a tax on this stuff and felt it was being ripped off in some manner, they would turn the heat up on this but sadly it’s not the case and things are cold in Canada all year round when it comes to banned drugs and testing. sports@reddeerexpress.com

Team returns home with gold from nationals BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express Rylee Frank can add a national gold medal to her collection. Frank, who plays for the Red Deer Rage softball team, recently returned from the Canadian National Softball Championships where her team took gold in the Plate Division (2nd Division) and placed ninth overall.

Frank said it is an incredible feeling. “It was pretty awesome, to say you got ninth in Canada is pretty cool,” said Frank. At the start of the tournament, she said she and her teammates were a bit nervous, not knowing what to expect. “The ﬁrst game, we were all nervous,” said Frank. “You don’t know how all the other teams are going to play, if they are going to be really good and crush you or if it’s going to be a close game. So it was kind

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of suspenseful in that way, because you are so tense.” Frank said keeping her mind on her game helped her overcome nerves and stay focused throughout the tournament. “For me, it was just ball,” said Frank. “I was going up to play ball. I’ve never really been a nervous player.” Despite nerves, the Rage was able to win the first game. Rage won one other game and lost two in the round robin to be placed in the Plate Division. Then after another two round robin games, Rage made it to the gold medal game and was able to win to claim the Plate Division Championship. Frank said she is more than pleased with how she and her team performed but added that, during the tournament, she cared less about how the team finished and was more concerned with how they played. “I wasn’t so much worried about wanting to go all the way to the top,” said Frank. “I was more worried about being recognized as that team that never gave up.” Frank started playing ball when she was five years old. Now 15, she just finished second team with the Red Deer Rage A team. She said she first tried out for them last season at the encouragement of a friend. Trying out for a higher competitive tier was a natural step for Frank. She said she was a strong player when she played in Lacombe and thought she would see how far it could take her. “I’ve always been really competitive sport-wise,” said Frank. In the Prairie Girls League Softball (GPLS), Rage played seven other U16 teams in three different tournaments as well as a league final.

Frank said the Red Deer Rage improved with each performance and they weren’t the only ones. “All the games got closer, all the teams were getting better.” Frank said both leagues were very competitive and added that playing in a ladies league was a great advantage as it allowed Frank and her team to compete against some older, more experienced players. Frank said the provincial championship, the qualifier for nationals which took place mid-July, was a good experience for the team. She said that her team had grown strong over the course of the season and that strength allowed them to power through the tournament, finishing undefeated, even though they were down at times during the games. “We had a really determined team and we worked really well together, we never gave up,” said Frank. After getting gold at the provincial tournament, Frank was very excited about the idea of going to nationals. Frank, who plays ringette during the winter, had the opportunity earlier in the year to go to ringette nationals as well and said she was interested to see how the experience would differ between the two sports. Frank’s team was also excited. She said that some had already made plans for the trip to Ontario and added that, even without going to nationals, being crowned provincial champions was a notable achievement. “We were excited to say we got first in Alberta.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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The importance of filling up on fiber It’s more important to your health than you may think. “Fiber is good for you.” “Eat more fiber.” You hear a lot about dietary fiber these days, but why is it so good for you? If you know anything about fiber, you know it works to keep you regular and relieve constipation, but you may be surprised at all the other health benefits it provides. Dietary fiber is found in all plant foods. Your body can’t digest fiber like it does proteins, carbohydrates and fat, so it passes through your digestive system intact. There are two types of fiber - soluble (partially dissolves in water to a gel-like consistency) and insoluble (resists digestion and doesn’t dissolve in water). Most plant-based foods contain both kinds of fiber and each offers valuable health benefits. Foods rich in fiber include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts. How many reasons should you eat fiber? Here are six to get you started. Reason one – regularity. The number one reason why people think they need fiber is to keep things moving smoothly and regularly. Fiber is a natural laxative that keeps your stool bulky, soft and easier to pass. Fiber also helps harden stool that may be too loose or watery. Avoid constipation or painful bowel movements by eating a diet high of fiber. Reason two – a healthy colon. Normal bowel movements decrease your risk of colon problems. Painful conditions such as hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, colon cancer and other diseases of the colon are less likely when one eats plenty of fiber. Reason three – balanced blood sugar. Soluble fiber slows digestion so food stays in your stomach for longer. This means sugar isn’t absorbed as quickly, excess insulin isn’t released and your blood sugar levels are kept in check. A diet high in fiber reduces the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Reason four – lowered cholesterol. High cholesterol is a main risk factor for heart disease. As fiber moves through the digestive system, LDL (bad) cholesterol is removed from your blood and your heart is protected. Increase your soluble fiber by five or 10 grams a day to reduce your total cholesterol by 5%. Reason five – a healthy heart. Protect the health of your heart and cir-

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wanted pounds by eating a diet rich in fiber. Fiber helps you lose weight in several ways. First, high-fiber foods take longer to chew, so you eat slower. This extra time gives your body a chance to tell your brain that it’s time to stop eating. Second, foods rich in fiber are lower in calories than equal amounts of other foods. This means you can fill up while eating fewer calories. Third, fiber stays in your stomach longer and makes you feel fuller. This curbs your appetite and protects against overeating. Include a source of fiber at each meal and snack and you’ll eat less because you stay satisfied for longer. Now that you know you need fiber, you

may be wondering just how much you need. Wonder no more. Women age 50 or younger should eat 25 grams of ﬁber a day. Women over 51 need 21 grams. Men age 50 or younger should eat 38 grams and men over age 51 need 30 grams. What does this look like? One medium apple contains four grams of ﬁber, one cup of cooked black beans contains 19.4 grams, two slices of whole wheat bread has six grams, half a cup of raw broccoli contains four grams, and three-fourths a cup of oatmeal has more than seven grams. Now, get to eating! Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.

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in 24 hours! Needless to say, he was a happy camper, and if you want to be shot by a jealous lover at 95 years of age, this is the way to achieve that goal! But will you reach 95 if you take testosterone? It’s been said, “All would be well if there were no ‘buts’.” The problem is there has always been, and still is, a debate as to whether a testosterone boost increases the risk of prostate cancer, stroke or heart attack. Carruthers has treated over 2,000 men with testosterone. He says, “The myth about testosterone being linked to prostate cancer has been deeply rooted in medical consciousness for over 60 years without this happening.” But what about the #1 killer, heart attack? I also interviewed Dr. Peter Collins, Professor of Cardiology at the Imperial College of Science and Medicine in London. Collins, like Carruthers, believes that linking testosterone to heart attack is wrong. In fact, he claims mounting evidence shows that normal amounts of testosterone protect against it.

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is imminent. Dr. Grover’s study compared 4,000 men with and without cardiovascular disease. It showed that men with this problem had a 54 per cent chance of having ED than those without cardiovascular disease. Also not well known is that testosterone helps to ﬁght one of the nation’s big killers, diabetes. Type 2 diabetes patients often develop insulin resistance. They possess adequate amounts of insulin, but their cells refuse to accept it. It’s like having gas in the car, but the engine won’t use it. Testosterone increases the effectiveness of insulin. So is it testosterone or not? You need the Wisdom of Solomon to know who is right. What is thought to be true today may not be so tomorrow. But one thing appears to be certain. Dr. Carruthers claims he can cure 65% of those suffering ED by testosterone therapy alone. The other 35% show a 95% chance they can be helped by the combination of testosterone along with other erectile drugs such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. See the website at www.docgiff.com. For comments, info@ docgiff.com.

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For instance, Collins’ research shows testosterone increases coronary blood flow by as much as 15 to 20%. This is why patients suffering from angina (heart pain that increases with exercise) can be helped by testosterone treatment. In addition, testosterone also decreases blood cholesterol and fibrinogen, the small particles that form blood clots. Dr. Eugene Shippen, a U.S. expert on testosterone pathology, claims those suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) are often usually suffering from low blood testosterone. These men, he claims, are two to three times more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke. This evidence supplements the work of Dr. Steven Grover, Professor of Medicine at McGill University, Montreal. He suggests, “Impotence is the alarm bell for a heart attack.” He adds, “In approximately 25 per cent of cardiovascular patients, their first symptom of heart disease is that they drop dead.” This is not an encouraging warning and all the more reason to find a sign to indicate an attack

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Combine salmon and cucumber, onion, seasoning, pimiento and mayonnaise. Chill. Scoop out the centres of tomatoes to make cups. Fill with salmon mixture. Slice through each stuffed tomato. You can serve this over green leafy lettuce and add other bits and bites of new garden veggies to garnish with. Serves four.

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Photographic society lines up special speakers For nearly 35 years, Central Alberta Photographic Society (CAPS) has been the gathering point for local photo enthusiasts of all levels of accomplishment. The club meets regularly from September to May, offering presentations, classes, how-to’s and a place to meet people and socialize around a shared interest. This year, with assistance from the City of Red Deer’s Cultural Services, CAPS has put together a schedule of visiting photogra-

pher presentations, part of the club’s regular meetings. CAPS offers classes, presentations, workshops, photo assignments, mentoring, guest speakers, competitions, and other activities that will encourage one to grow as a photographer. Presentations start on Sept. 24th with George Webber - photographs and the stories behind the creation of the photographs for his books (Prairie Gothic, A World Within, People of the Blood

and The Last Call) Oct. 22nd - Sean Caffrey presents methods of differentiating your photographs: technical quality, ﬁnding novel images, making unique images and selling your work. On Nov. 12th - Peter Carroll and Royce Howland will be discussing ‘Telling Stories with your Travel Photography’ - storytelling, visual stories, essence of subjects, making your work personal, approaching the subject, gear for

travel, ﬁnding the seed of a story and crafting travel stories. On Jan. 14th, Randy Fiedler will present a retrospective of his work at the Advocate, freelance clients, editorial, commercial, fashion and agriculture. Robert Berdan drops in Jan. 28th to talk about aurora photographic techniques, photographing landscape and wildlife of the tundra and 360 vs. spherical photography. CAPS meets at the Golden Cir-

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

PROPOSED SALE OF COUNTY MUNICIPAL RESERVE (MR) PROPERTY Bylaw No. 2014/22 - to sell a portion (0.57acres +/-) of a Municipal Reserve property located at Lot 4 MR, Plan 802-0800, SW 5-37-28-4-4 as indicated below: SW 05-37-28-W4

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The purpose of the bylaw is to allow for the sale and consolidation of the proposed 0.57-acre parcel with adjacent Lot 5 located in Ridgewood Terrace Estates.

GASOLINE ALLEY OFFSITE LEVY - AMENDMENT Bylaw No. 2014/23 - to amend the Gasoline Alley Offsite Levies Bylaw No. 2013/21 which provides for the

cle the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, September to November and January to April, with exhibition banquets in December and May. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for socialization with the meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend one meeting to see if the club matches their interest without joining. Check out www.centralalbertaphotographicsociety.com. -Weber

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imposition of an offsite levy in respect of lands located within the Gasoline Alley area of Red Deer County that may be subdivided, developed or redeveloped, and for payment of the offsite levy on the said lands.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS

Proposed amendments include: a provision to allow for the exemption of payment of the offsite levy on residential properties when the development is a minor improvement such as construction of a garage; cost adjustments relative to the actual costs incurred for the Leva Avenue Upgrade (increase) and the Costco Storm Pond Upgrades (decrease); removal of the costs for the Rge Rd 272 improvement from the Roads Area Specific Limits; and addition of the Willow Street/Energy Way storm system project in the Storm Basin 3 area.

On the 2nd day of September, 2014, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications:

LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT

North of INNISFAIL 2. D. Cronin – the following front yard setback relaxations for existing buildings on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 122-1116, NE 10-36-28-4: Dwelling 5.74 metres and Detached Garage 18.77 metres.

Bylaw No. 2014/25 - to amend Section 8, Use Definitions, by removing “Temporary Development” in its entirety, and removing “Temporary Development” as a Discretionary or Permitted use within all the Districts included in Parts 3 to 31.

Permitted Use GLENIFFER RESERVOIR 1. D. Janssen & D. Buxton – 0.89-metre rear yard setback relaxation for a proposed deck on Unit 20, Plan 9521060, SE 25-35-3-5 (Gleniffer Resort, Phase 1).

East of PENHOLD 3. R. Slaymaker – location of a detached garage within the front yard of Lot 9, Blk A, Plan 772-2381, SW 25-36-27-4 (Wildrose).

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

West of RED DEER 4. G. Cain – the following front yard setback relaxations for existing buildings on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 772-1789, SW 4-38-28-4: Dwelling 33.9 metres, Detached Garage 11.86 metres and Shop 28.81 metres.

The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanship of the County Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed bylaws.

East of INNISFAIL 1. D. Bowe – Home Business Major (Mechanic Shop) on NW 13-35-28-4.

The hearing will be informal with persons wishing to speak being recognized through the Chair. Presenters will be requested to state their name and address for the record. If you prefer to submit comments on these bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the proposed bylaws - a copy of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

Discretionary Use

The Municipal Government Act provides that any person(s) may appeal a Discretionary Use approval within 14 days of the date of the decision being advertised by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta. A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Planning & Development Services at 403-350-2170.

Date Advertised: September 3, 2014.

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Plenty of great reasons to plan renovations I was being interviewed yesterday when the journalist asked me, “Why do people renovate.” The question sort of took me off guard as I had to think about reasons why clients would choose to disrupt their lives and create havoc in their homes. Many times the motivation is simply improvement but it challenged me to ask the deeper why questions when I am meeting clients. I have always felt that home improvement is a mindset and emotional improvement. If you are living with a dysfunctional living space it truly weighs on your emotional well being. Items in our homes that are in disrepair and not functioning drive us crazy yet it often takes us weeks or months to make the

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MECKLER improvement. It is usually at the exact moment you need to use that product or function of your home that you realize that it is in need of repair – those are the frustrating moments in life. It’s like having a burnt out fridge light, every time you open the fridge you sigh as you realize that you haven’t purchased a bulb yet when you close the fridge door you forget all about that silly bulb! Many people renovate to improve the functionality of their

space or to increase the useable space in their homes. A homes footprint does not work for every family and tweaking is often involved. Where one family needs a large dining space, the next inhabitants may want a chef’s kitchen with a large island to gather round. The TV media room which serves the teenage children of one family may become a play land for the new owners who have small children. When the function of a room needs to change, often the decorative elements must be adapted and a renovation is born! Renovations can also be the result of damage to our home, either natural disasters or human caused destruction can prompt you into an unexpected

renovation. Years ago a client of mine had a trampoline thrown into her kitchen window during a wind storm which prompted an entire kitchen re-do. She had always wanted to update her dated kitchen and having a trampoline carve new openings in her kitchen was the motivation she needed to start the renovation. It’s all about perspective, is this disaster or opportunity? Let’s not overlook that all of us desire change and changing our homes is one very satisfying way of shaking things up. We are always on the hunt for beautiful things and colours to dress up our lives and I know ﬁrsthand the satisfaction of a fresh new paint colour or bright new towels. We were born to cre-

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First-time homebuyers continue to enter the Canadian housing market in substantial numbers, encouraged by low interest rates and acting in response to their own favourable economic circumstances, according to the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP), in its newest survey report, Looking for a ‘New Normal’ in the Residential Mortgage Market. The report, which examines Canadians’ attitudes about their home purchase decisions, found homeowners appear to be, “Happy with the decision to buy their home.” They say they feel conﬁdent they can weather a downturn in the market and they consider mortgage debt to be “Good debt.” Their attitudes are the same whether they live in Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver where prices continue to rise, or in areas where prices are stabilizing. Following are some highlights of the ﬁndings: There were approximately 650,000 homes purchased over the last year and, among those pur-

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TURCOTTE chases, 55% were ﬁrst-time buyers. More than 80% of homeowners in Canada have 25% or more equity in their homes, and the average mortgage interest rate for all homeowners is 3.24% (down from 3.52% the previous year), and 3.02% for mortgages renewed within the last year. Only 4% of mortgages have rates of 5% or higher, with 87% of all mortgages having amortizations of 25 years or less. For homes purchased in the last year, 92% have a 25year amortization or less. In the last year, 74% of new mortgages were ﬁxedrate mortgages – down from 84% in the previous survey a year ago. The percentage of new mortgagors with variable rates was 20% – up from 13% in the previous survey. The report also showed that the number one use for equity take out was debt consolidation, fol-

lowed by renovations in second spot and investment purposes at the third spot. Last year, 35% of mortgage holders took steps to accelerate repayment, including increasing their payment frequency, making lump sum payments or increasing their regular mortgage payments. And ﬁnally, the percentage of homeowners who expect a housing bubble will burst (among all age groups) is just 9% from 31% in the previous survey. Canadians are also reducing their mortgages by negotiating lower interest rates, making lump sum prepayments and repaying their mortgages at, on average, two-thirds of their contracted periods. This has created an attractive landscape for new homeowners, as historically low interest rates have attracted increasing numbers of ﬁrst-time buyers. Canadians expressed a strong belief that, “Real estate in Canada is a good long-term investment.” Jean-Guy Turcotte is an accredited mortgage professional with Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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