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Woman shares story of living with schizophrenia Red Deer’s second annual Open Hearts and Minds Walk set for Sept. 13th BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express
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amela Trufyn experienced her first psychosis at a very young age with little to no understanding of what a schizo-affective disorder could even mean – all she knew was that she was scared and confused. From 1996 to 2010, Trufyn experienced multiple diagnoses and symptoms ranging from depression to hallucinations to elated, anxious habits to a heavy - sometimes paralyzing - fear of causing people around her pain. It wasn’t until 2010 that she was diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder and began to reap the benefits of a chemically balanced brain. “Schizo means split – that doesn’t mean split personality. It means I’m split between positive and negative symptoms of psychosis,” explained Trufyn. “The affective part of that means that I have a mood disorder. I come up and I’m pretty good but when I come down it’s like I’m crashing into a very deep depression.” Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that is not completely understood much like many brain disorders. There are varying degrees, forms and factors that come into play with a diagnosis of schizophrenia (or related diagnoses). Symptoms are classified as being positive, negative or cognitive. Positive symptoms are things can be seen or heard and can be described as something that a person without a disorder would not have. The most common example is auditory hallucination. Negative symptoms are things that are lacking in a person with schizophrenia that would not be lacking from a healthy brain. An example is having no tone or facial expression while speaking. A person can show signs of positive and negative or even cognitive symptoms, which give them a ‘split’ diagnosis, explained Trufyn. “I didn’t realize I was sick. My parents saw me doing things that I wouldn’t normally do if I were well. Examples were that I wasn’t eating because I thought I’d have to pay for everything I ate. There were so many different things going on in my mind – like I’d have to pay for everything I consumed and I didn’t have that money, or that I was being prepared for a celebration. Things that you hear and wonder why would she believe that, she knows it’s not true,” said Trufyn. “My mind gets full. I heard about the disaster in Haiti and thought it was my fault because I was evil. When I’m in a state of psychosis, I feel like anything bad in the world is my fault. My mind twists things
that I hear, even as a child.” Trufyn grew up battling bouts of severe depression and trying to carry herself through stages of psychosis. She talked about being obsessed with religion and religious ‘signs’ and going off of her medication because she thought she was doing well. Trufyn said she make attempts at taking her own life before she was comfortable telling her doctor about some of the more major symptoms and thoughts she was having, which ultimately led to her successful diagnosis. “From 1996 to 2014, there has been a lot that’s happened but I’ve realized I’m a person who lives with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and experiences these things. I started at the society (Schizophrenia Society of Alberta) as a volunteer and people understood me. They saw things in me that I couldn’t see for myself – things that I was good at,” smiled Trufyn. “I’m good at talking with people here and sharing in their lives. I was offered this position with peer support. Through talking to people in our groups, I saw that I shared experiences with (other people with similar diagnoses) too, and maybe this is an illness that other people experience too and it’s not a fault of my own.” Trufyn said that the support from the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta helped give her a sense of direction, belonging and comfort through the programs and interactions of the people there. Last year, she attended the Open Hearts and Minds Walk (presented by the Schizophrenia Society) for the first time. It will take place again this year on Sept. 13th at Mackenzie Trail. The goal of the walk, Trufyn explained, is to get out and meet people who live with this diagnosis, and show some support for them in their struggles. “It was very great to see all of the people that want to run for this cause and want to support us. Lots of people know about schizophrenia, either from the stigma or the facts. This walk is about the facts. It makes it real – these are real people that have an illness,” she said. “There shouldn’t be that stigma anymore and people shouldn’t have to feel like they’re on their own. There are people that understand them and can help them. This walk also gets information to the families of people who are living with a diagnosis. It’s a great way to get out, have some fun, enjoy the fall and learn the facts about schizophrenia.” Trufyn went through many years and a lot of struggling before she could get the peace and support that she now has in her life. She said that she is happy now and
LIVING WITH HOPE – Pamela Trufyn lives with schizo-affective disorder. Here, she is pictured at the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta in Red Deer in front of the national symbol of hope for Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express the organization, a purple iris flower. feels proud of the place that her life is in. Information about the walk and about schizophrenia is available on the Schizophrenia Society’s web site. The walk is free
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such a talented group of young volunteers, and I am excited about the next generation of the Progressive Conservative party.” Prentice also announced his transition team over the weekend as well. As well, other party leaders congratulated Prentice on his win, but pointed out he will have his work cut out for him over in building up to the next provincial election.
“I WAS A SUPPORTER OF MR. PRENTICE FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE LEADERSHIP RACE. AND FROM WHAT I’VE SEEN OVER THE WEEKEND MR. PRENTICE IS OFF TO A GREAT START.” CAL DALLAS “Mr. Prentice has a tremendous road ahead of him in order to rebuild trust with Albertans and get a grip on a government that has spiraled out of control,” said Danielle Smith, leader of the Wildrose Party. “Albertans will now look to him to start repairing the government’s damaged reputation and making progress on the many challenges we face as a province. I look forward to debating him in the Legislature and holding his government to account.” Brian Mason, Alberta NDP leader, said it was his hope that although the party has voted in a new leader, it cannot change its political stripes. “The PC party is broken and after 43 years in power, the PC dynasty is crumbling,” said Mason. “It is my hope that now that this leadership race is over we can return our focus to the issues that matter to Albertans, and away from the petty mudslinging and infighting that we’ve seen from the PCs over the last few months.” It is expected that Prentice will name his new cabinet early next week. editor@reddeerexpress.com
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Local SPCA is full with animals to adopt BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The Red Deer and District SPCA is full with animals who are up for adoption. There are more than 100 cats ready for adoption at the facility as well as dozens of dogs. In some instances ofďŹ cials with the SPCA are even having to double up dogs in their enclosures because of lack of space. One of the dogs that has been at the shelter for a long period of time and who SPCA ofďŹ cials are hoping will ďŹ nd his forever home soon is a two-year-old Staffordshire terrier/boxer cross named Dexter. He has been at the SPCA for nine months. Prior to that he was at the Old McDonald Kennels for seven months. “He came from a tough background where he was not socialized and was basically in a yard chained 24/7. “He was never socialized properly. He has some reservations when it comes to meeting new people and he has more fear towards males as opposed to females,â€? said Amy Corpe, animal care manager with the Red Deer and District SPCA. “We have introduced him to many males and he’s been ďŹ ne with them, it just takes him a little more time. “He’s very energetic, very loyal and very affectionate and trusting once he’s comfortable with someone.â€? Corpe said the ideal home for Dexter would be a home with a male and female together so he is with both genders all of the time. She added potential owners with experience with dogs would be ideal for Dexter as well. “He’s not aggressive to-
wards children at all, but because he needs to overcome a lot of insecurities, it would be the best situation not to be around kids,� she added. “Ideally we would really like to see him in a home with another medium to large-sized dog who is very social and is good with other dogs. “He does so well with other dogs and loves them. However, he is not compatible with cats.� Dexter also knows a number of commands and has been responding well to learning. “Hands down he is the most intelligent dog we have here,� said Corpe. “He’s very food and toy motivated and he’s very eager to please.� In general, Corpe said the SPCA has a challenge with ‘bully breeds’ on an ongoing basis. “The majority of the pit bulls that we have in the shelter right now are fantastic with humans but they are reactive to other animals and they really pick and choose what dog they like and they don’t do well with cats,� she said. “It’s not to say that they can’t go to a home with another dog, but they have to be compatible.� Currently, the SPCA has seven pit bull cross breed dogs. “They are the most predominant breed at the SPCA right now.� Tara Hellewell, executive director of the SPCA, said because of the challenges and stigma ‘bully breeds’ have, some agencies chose to not deal with them. “Unfortunately some will choose to euthanize. We are one of the few agencies who doesn’t euthanize for space. Other agencies have to. “As a result we tend to reach out when we have space. Because of what
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Further delays in hunting death case BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The case of a Lacombe resident accused of shooting a man during a hunting trip in 2009 has had further delays. The trial for Herbert Meister, who is charged with criminal negligence using a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and criminal negligence causing death, was expected to take place last week. Last Thursday, his lawyer Balfour Der, said Meis-
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OPINION Remembering 9/11 It’s difficult to believe that it’s been 13 years since the tragic events of Sept. 11th, 2001 when terrorists slammed planes into New York City’s World Trade Centre, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Sept. 11th remains one of those dates where people of all ages recall precisely where they were when they heard the devastating news. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day, which many have described as a bleak turning point in society as well – we live with the impact of 9/11 in so many ways today. It’s one of those events in history that we will never really move on from. As international tensions continue to currently rise, it causes one to reflect on that day even more. How far have we really come since then? It seems that people in general are more fearful these days, and it’s hard not to be when so much of the news is taken up by stories about the latest conflicts overseas. Remnants of the attacks remain today – people in general are also perhaps more suspicious, more sensitive to news of potential threats to national security. Border securities are tighter, even something relatively routine as flying is certainly more of a security hassle which is understandable and overall, much more patience is required.
The screening process of even visiting the United States is far more stringent then it used to be – and there really no going back. The world of pre-9/11 will never return. Today, the 9/11 memorial in New York City is visited by thousands everyday – a testament to how impactful this event was. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attacks are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools, and it’s a reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history. Locally, residents can gather tomorrow at a ceremony that will honour all firefighters, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel, and police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Honour Guards and uniformed members from Red Deer Emergency Services and the RCMP will gather near the west steps at City Hall Park for the ceremony, taking place from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 10 a.m. Hopefully the events of 9/11 – and the loss that day represents -- will never fade from our collective memory.
Considering a picture of the province’s water future Alberta relies on water like no other province in the country. In fact, Alberta’s water use accounts for two-thirds of Canada’s entire use, and our agricultural products – which account for 60 to 70% of Alberta’s water use – make up one-third of the country’s agricultural exports. Fully half of the province’s gross domestic product (GDP) is predicated on water availability. To minimize the risk attached to such water dependency, important work is quietly underway to help Alberta plan for future uncertainties. Tucked away in a small cubicle in the University of Alberta Biological Sciences building, down a hallway guarded by a tank of exotic fish, is an unassuming supercomputer running a program called SWAT (Soil & Water Assessment Tool). Protected by its handwritten ‘Please do not turn off’ sign, the supercomputer is creating hundreds of millions of simulations of Alberta’s river basins, attempting to create a computer model that mirrors exactly where and how much water we have had in the past 30 years, before moving on to predict our water future. These simulations require constant
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KLETKE tweaking by the U of A Water Initiative’s Dr. Monireh Faramarzi, amounting to a year-long process and the first step in a three-year, $1 million project begun in January of this year. The project, entitled Predicting Alberta’s Water Future (PAWF), is supported by Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), and is a continuation of a previous AI-EES three-year project entitled Dynamics of Alberta’s Water Resources. Dr. Faramarzi is lead investigator and the U of A’s Dr. Greg Goss is project leader of PAWF’s multidisciplinary team, comprised of climate change and SWAT model experts from around the world. The team’s work will help Albertans to effectively manage their most precious resource by providing reliable predictions of both the supply and demand over the next 50 years. It does so by taking into account
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at risk in their water needs, based on any mismatches between the predictions on water supply and the expected demand according to the five major sectors’ plans. The team hopes to translate those results into tools such as an interactive online map that will both inform the province and produce scientifically-based water management options for Alberta to maintain a secure drinking water supply, healthy aquatic ecosystems, and reliable quality water supplies for a sustainable economy – regardless of whether the province is in a water surplus or scarcity. In other words, PAWF’s predictive models will help Alberta’s water resource managers, policy makers and the public prepare for any situation that may come our way. Regions of Alberta have already experienced times of water scarcity. As the province, country and world plan for increased pressure on our water resources as a result of population growth, economic development and climate change, such tools are needed now. Stefanie Kletke is a research assistant at the University of Alberta Water Initiative. Her column is distributed through Troy Media. 2010
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WORKING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE CITY
City explores other sources of renewable power Part 2: Local officials discuss Red Deer’s incorporation of solar energy BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Living in a province whose economy is largely based on oil and gas and the production of energy, it should come as no surprise that according to the Government of Alberta, about 85% of the power in the province is generated through the burning of coal or natural gas. These methods of power generation have been proven to have negative effects on human health, as well as contribute to air, water and thermal pollution. With recent increased interest in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, the City of Red Deer hopes to offset the usage of natural gas and coal energy to produce a more sustainable energy plan for future generations. The City looked to address this issue when they created their Environmental Master Plan in 2011, in which they looked at how they could help create more opportunities for renewable energy as well to reduce consumption of energy derived from coal and natural gases. The City stated they hope to reduce their usage and included hopes to purchase 25% of the City’s corporate power from green power sources by 2015. Electric Light and Power Manager for the City, Jim Jorgensen, along with Nancy Hackett, environmental initiatives supervisor for the City, explained this goal is well on its way to being met.
“We are expected to reach our targets by generating energy through our own renewable sources, as well as by purchasing green energy credits,” said Hackett, who along with her team published in the Environmental Master Plan’s annual report to the community how the City increased its percentage of energy derived from green sources from 22% to 24% in 2012. With Jorgensen adding, “There is a system in place where you can purchase these renewable energy certificates that are provided from renewable supplies such as wind farms.” Hackett’s mention to Red Deer’s own renewable sources refers to a large display of solar panels present at the City’s Civic Yards in the Ogden Industrial Park. The buildings were built to the LEED platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standard, meaning they showcase exemplary means of green and ecofriendly design, construction, operation and maintenance and are one of 18 sites in Red Deer utilizing solar energy. Jorgensen explained there are three solar panels present on the roof of Building 900 each with 25 modules and another panel at a different location in the yards with 13 modules. These generate power for the building, as well as return a portion of energy generated back to the Alberta power grid. Another set of panels
along the outer rooftop of Building 300 use the power of the sun to heat water to help reduce costs throughout the building. While Jorgensen believes the Civic Yards and the other 17 sites are the “Early adopters” in Red Deer’s solar energy scene, he said the practice will be more commonplace in coming years. “There is more and more interest in renewable energy from people everyday,” said Jorgensen. “I think that once the cost of installation goes down you will see more folks starting to get involved.” Other green energy initiatives in the City’s past have included the use of methane off-gas from the Wastewater Treatment Plant as an energy source from as early as 1972, and with current upgrades being done to the plant, Hackett said residents can see the efficiency in this method increase in the coming years. The City also implemented a LED traffic light replacement program in which they replaced all traffic lights with energy efficient bulbs, leading to a 70% reduction in power usage. The City has also begun to implement LED street lights in all new developing areas which will help to reduce power consumption in these areas as well. “By putting conservation measures in place we don’t have to use as much energy and there is less air pollution because we are requiring less generation
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GREEN ENERGY - This solar panel located on the grounds of the Civic Yards generates electricity to offset energy used by Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express the buildings nearby. still draw power,” said Jorgensen. “So the best way to avoid this is to have a power bar which you can shut off at night.” Jorgensen also invites residents to visit their local branch of the Red Deer Public Library to sign out their Home En-
ergy Audit Kit, which can be signed out using their library card. The kit helps to identify major power users in the home, areas which could be leaking heat from the home, and a number of other useful tips. jswan@reddeerexpress.com
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Red Deer Red Cross celebrates a century MILESTONE - Nurses and volunteers with the Red Deer Red Cross Committee in front of a vehicle purchased by the I.O.D.E., 1916. Photo taken on Mann (49th) St., just south of the Land Titles OfďŹ ce/Post OfďŹ ce building on the west side of MacKenzie (49th) Ave. Photo courtesy of the Red Deer Archives P2129
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Henri Dunant helped to found a volunteer commission that evolved into the International Committee of the Red Cross. The aim was to provide independent and neutral support for the victims of war, regardless of which side they had been on. In 1896, Dr. George Sterling Ryerson founded the ďŹ rst overseas branch of the British Red Cross in Canada. In May 1909, the federal government incorporated the Canadian Red Cross as the organization, “To provide volunteer aid in Canada in accordance with the Geneva Convention.â€? On Aug. 4th, 1914, Great Britain and, by extension, all of the British Empire declared war on Germany and its allies. Not surprisingly, within a month, work began on forming a Red Cross committee in Red Deer. An inaugural meeting was held at Red Deer’s City Hall on Sept. 3rd, 1914. Ina Emma Greene was elected the ďŹ rst president, with Isabel Quigg selected as the ďŹ rst treasurer and Marion Hacking becoming the ďŹ rst secretary. One of the ďŹ rst matters of discussion was whether the local Red Cross should assist ‘the poor of the town’, as well as the men who had volunteered for active service and their families. However, since the local Salvation Army and the Women’s Institutes were supporting those in distress, the Red Cross decided to concentrate on help to those connected with the military. Membership fees were set at 25 cents, but members were encouraged to donate more if they were willing and able to do so. In less than a week, more than $100 was raised. Several times that amount was collected in the following weeks. In the interests of speed and efďŹ ciency, the Red Cross Committee was made a sub-committee of an existing organization, the I.O.D.E. (Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire). However, in November 1914, the Alberta Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society wrote to Red Deer’s City council asking for its assistance in creating a local branch of the Society. Council replied that the existing arrange-
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City wins bid to host 2019 Canada Winter Games CELEBRATION - Red Deerians cheer at City Centre Stage on Sept. 4th upon hearing the announcement that Red Deer will host the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express
resentatives and officials; 450 media and broadcast personnel and 25,000 visitors over the 17-days of competition. The opRed Deer is indeed ‘ready’ as the City has portunity to host these Games comes to the successfully landed the bid to host the 2019 province every 20 years – the last time AlCanada Winter Games. berta had the opportunity was 1995 when “What an exciting day - this is a defining Grande Prairie was selected. moment for Red Deer and Red Deerians,” In 1975, the honours went to Lethbridge. said Mayor Tara Veer moments following “Our bid committee will now transition the announcement in Canada’s Sports Hall into a ‘Host Society’ where the planning of Fame at Canada Olympic Park on Sept. and preparations for 2019 will begin,” said 4th. “In all sincerity, this victory really Veer. “The best is yet to come.” does belong to the people of Red Deer.” Radford pointed out how much the Veer added that the rally on Aug. 22nd Games will mean to the community. also helped fuel the “Our community will momentum behind the be able to build up some City’s success. “Demonfacilities, we will get an “DEMONSTRATING THEIR strating their commuinflux of cash. It will be COMMUNITY PRIDE AND nity pride and supportunbelievable how we SUPPORTING OUR GAMES ing our Games bid - that can leverage that monBID - THAT HELPED SECURE ey. The young people in helped secure it for us. IT FOR US. IT’S REALLY A It’s really a transformaour community will also tive moment in the life of TRANSFORMATIVE MOMENT receive a legacy of learnour community.” ing to give – and what it IN THE LIFE OF OUR Veer laughed as she means to work together COMMUNITY.” explained how in the moas a community, and I ments prior to the offidon’t think you can beat MAYOR TARA VEER cial announcement, she that. had been holding Red “I am a firm believer Deer Bid Committee Chair Lyn Radford’s that what tipped things over to our favour hand so tightly that, “By the time I got up was the rally on August 22nd. The people to make the speech, I literally couldn’t feel that came out and supported that - the hunmy arm. But when we heard the City of dreds of messages posted to social media – Red Deer announced, I felt this deep sense that really showed Red Deer was engaged.” of honour and gratitude. It’s really a definOfficials said it was a tight competition ing moment in the life of our City and I’m between Red Deer and Lethbridge, who incredibly proud of the people of Red Deer. both presented strong cases to host the It was that ‘sea of red’ who secured this for Games. our City.” “The 2019 bid evaluation process was Canada Games Council representatives thorough and competitive,” said Tom were among several local and regional Quinn, chair of the Canada Games Council. politicians who attended the long-awaited “Both communities put forth an impresannouncement. sive bid to host the Games and everyone The Canada Winter Games is slated for involved from both communities should February of 2019. A host community can be proud of what they accomplished,” he expect to accommodate 3,600 athletes, said. “It was tremendously rewarding for coaches and managers; 1,500 technical rep- the Canada Games to see the movement
PROUD DAY – Mayor Tara Veer and Lyn Radford, chair of the 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee, celebrate together on stage during a rally held after the Tour of Alberta on Ross Street last week. It was a big day for the City, as officials hosted the Tour, and also learned the Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express City has been chosen to host the 2019 Canada Winter Games. alive and active in both communities.” Meanwhile, local provincial politicians were also thrilled with the news. Cal Dallas, MLA for Red Deer South, said he always thinks of the volunteers who also put so much energy into the bid process. “We’re all so proud of them in Red Deer. “It’s a high stakes game – lots that is very important to the future of Red Deer was wrapped up in this selection. It’s a great day to celebrate, but I know that starting next week there will be a lot of volunteers thinking about what the next steps are and getting organized. “It’s also a huge incentive for new volunteers to step forward, whether they are folks in Red Deer who have considerable experience volunteering with major events
or new people who have settled in our community and want to be a part of this. I’m really looking forward to that next chapter.” Mary Anne Jablonski, Red Deer North MLA, said she felt a great sense of pride in the people of Red Deer after hearing the news. That included City leaders, the bid team, and Veer, she added. She also congratulated those who took part in the rally on Aug. 22nd. “I feel great – it’s a new adventure. Red Deer is off to a new adventure. I also really enjoy working with the volunteers, so it’s about getting people together so we can show the country we can have the best Canada Winter Games.” editor@reddeerexpress.com
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POLICE BRIEFS BUSTER’S PIZZA ROBBERY On Aug. 29th at 9:20 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at Buster’s Pizza, located at 60 Donlevy Ave. A man entered the business, brandished a knife and demanded money. The suspect left through the front door with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as Caucasian, about 5’10” 6’ tall with a medium build. He was clean-shaven at the time and was wearing black pants, a black toque, sunglasses and light brown leather gloves. Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying the suspect is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.
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WOMAN CHARGED WITH DRUNK DRIVING Kelsey Jean Machuik, 25, faces numerous charges after an impaired driving collision in Red Deer on July 21st. She has been charged with three counts of impaired operation (by alcohol) of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, three counts of impaired operation over 80 mg% of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and three counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. The charges stem from a collision that took place on July 21st at 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of 30th Ave. and 55th St. According to witnesses, a southbound truck attempted to turn east onto 55th St. collided with a northbound car. Two occupants of the car were transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The third occupant of the car also had minor injuries. The driver of the truck was uninjured.
FAKE GOLD SCAM IN CITY On Sept. 1st, RCMP received a report of a man and woman trying to sell gold jewellery from a vehicle in
the south end of Red Deer on 50th Ave. The man and woman were described as possibly East Indian, and were driving a silver Chrysler car with an Ontario plate. They were last seen driving south on 50th Ave. and police patrols of the area did not locate them. The person who reported these scammers was not defrauded of any money. Anyone with information that can assist the police in their investigation is asked to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit. com.
CHARGES LAID DURING CHECK STOPS Over the Labour Day long weekend, Red Deer RCMP ran check stops at two locations on Aug. 29th and then two locations again on Aug. 30th, checking a total of approximately 360 vehicles for impaired drivers and other traffic violations. As a result of these check stops, numerous charges were laid. Four people were arrested and charged with impaired driving, one driver received a 24-hour suspension (drugs), two GDL drivers were given 30-day suspensions for blowing 0-50 mg%, two drivers were given 72-hour suspensions for blowing 50-100 mg% and one person was charged with drug possession. Five suspended drivers were charged, three drivers were charged for not having insurance and there were a total of 13 Criminal Code charges laid, 18 warrants were executed and 38 other tickets were issued.
RCMP INVESTIGATE ROOF MART BREAK-IN RCMP are investigating a break-in that occurred at Roof Mart, located at 7470 49 St. Cresc. in Red Deer. A truck pulled up to the business just after 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 28th, and a man and a woman exited the truck and smashed the glass door to the building. The suspects entered the building and stole two air nailers, a compressor and a circular saw. Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying the suspects responsible for this crime is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.
MAN DIES AFTER ATV ACCIDENT On Aug. 30th at 6:07 a.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP respond-
by Erin Fawcett ed to the scene of a motor vehicle collision which was reported to have occurred in a back lane way behind Lodge Place in town. Upon arrival, members located two heavily damaged dirt bikes along with two seriously injured males. EMS treated both males at scene and STARS Air Ambulance was also dispatched. One patient was transported via STARS to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton with critical injuries. The second male was pro-
nounced deceased on scene. Police suspect alcohol and drugs played a factor and the investigation is ongoing. Neither man was wearing any type of protective gear. Neither bike was registered and neither was street legal. This investigation is being investigated as an impaired driving causing death file. The deceased male is a 26-year-old male from Sylvan Lake. The injured male is a 27-year-old male from Sylvan Lake. Names are not being released at this time.
MAN CHARGED AFTER STABBING Red Deer RCMP have arrested a man for the stabbing incident that took place on the CN walking bridge in Red Deer on July 5th. Marlo Tyrell Thomas, 21, of Red Deer has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose. On July 5th, RCMP at 1:55 a.m. Red Deer RCMP received a complaint of a male who had been stabbed
on the CN walking bridge in Red Deer. Initial investigation indicates that two males, one being the 21-year-old victim, were walking on the walking bridge and encountered a group of three other males. A fight between the two groups ensued where the victim was stabbed once in the abdomen. The victim was taken to a nearby residence and RCMP were called. The victim was transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Thrilling spectacle with the Tour of Alberta
STRONG FINISH - Winner of Stage 2 of the Tour of Alberta, Jonas Ahlstrand of Team Giant-Shimano celebrates after just having crossed the finish line on Ross Street. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
DUTCH PRIDE - Dutch cyclist Tom Dumoulin was presented the leader’s yellow jersey by Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski and Red Deer South MLA Cal Dallas following Stage 2 of the Tour of Alberta. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express For the second year in a row, the Tour of Alberta made its way through Red Deer this past week. Hundreds of cyclists could be seen zipping down the City’s streets in hopes of taking home the title of champion of the Tour of Alberta. The race is sectioned off into five stages, in which the second stage consisted of cyclists beginning in Innisfail and making their way through Sylvan Lake to finish in Red Deer. Thousands of fans from across Alberta gathered in their respective communities to cheer on the incredible sporting event. Swedish rider Jonas Ahlstrand with Team Giant-Shimano won Stage 2 of the race as he surged past the Ross Street finish line. After six long days of riding, the 732 km race ended in Edmonton with South Africa’s Daryl Impey of Orica-GreenEDGE sprinting to beat Canadian Ryan Anderson to take the win over Tom Dumoulin of the Netherlands who had been leading the race for the last five days. jswan@reddeerexpress.com
ASCENDING – The cyclists prepare just before they head into the 55th St./41st Ave. hill as part of their circuit in town. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express
UPHILL STRUGGLE – Riders of Tour of Alberta battle the 55th St./41st Ave. hill in Red Deer in the second stage of their race.
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WINNING – Winners of their respective jerseys take the stage at the closing ceremonies. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
KEEPING ON – These cyclists are gearing down for the uphill battle. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express
COMMUNITY SUPPORT – The crowd goes wild as cyclists cross the finish line on Ross Street. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
TIGHT KNIT – Six cyclists pull ahead of the group coming into the uphill leg of the Red Deer race. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express
TIGHT CORNER – Hundreds of cyclists round the corner from Ross Street onto Gaetz Avenue during the second lap of the second stage of the Tour of Alberta.
Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
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EVENTS Earls MS Golf Classic takes place Sept. 11th. It’s not too late to enter the annual Earls MS Golf Classic which tees up at the Alberta Springs Golf Resort. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. And because we want you to golf like tomorrow is winter, we’ve included in your registration a tailgate party, lunch, dinner, drinks, golf cart, hole prizes, two chances to win $10,000 cash and more! Register online at www.msgolf.ca and close off your golf season with a bang! Town & Country Dance Club Couples Old Time Social Dance Lessons - six consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning Oct. 14th through to Nov. 18th at the Bower-Kin Community Center - 85 Boyce St. $70 a couple or $35 for singles. No need to have a partner but pre-registration is required in order to keep the male/female ratio equitable. Dry comfortable shoes required for comfort and to keep dance floor clean. Things start at 7 p.m. with Step Above – more advanced. At 8 p.m. it’s basic social dance for beginner to intermediate. Please call Doug and Doris at 403-728-3333 or 403-391-3016 to register as space is limited. Email contact is townandcountrydance@airenet.com. 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 403-3470181 if you will be attending this meeting. Visit the web site at www.safeharboursociety.org. Red Deer & District Garden Club next meeting and memberships due is on Sept. 18th, 7 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave. Our program for the evening is on The Dirt on Dahlias by Wayne Roberts. Wayne will explain how to dig, divide, store and replant dahlia tubers and glad corms. October meeting will be on pressed flower cards. Press your own flowers for this program. For more information go to our web site at
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Scottish Country Dancing has classes held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church and go from September to May. A certified teacher comes regularly 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. For more information, call 403-343-0975 or 403-3470907 or visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.com. 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 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. 5th 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 Red Deer County. Please join us for
this very informative presentation. RSVP to info@rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on Sept. 17th. Keith Ryder and Nancy Hackett will receive Watershed Ambassador awards for their contributions towards a healthy watershed. 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. Please contact Artistic Director, Lisa Ward to set up your time for an informal audition. Phone 403-309-3032 or contact at lisaward@me.com. For more information please go to www.csusreddeer.com. Do you love to sing? Join our adult choir, the Red Deer Chamber Singers, where you will enjoy an
environment of positive learning and quality music. Practices are at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St. at 7 p.m. We will be preparing for our annual Renaissance Feast performances, to be held at the end of November. Contact Sadie at 403-3475166 for more information. The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) has officially opened its 2014 photo contest for fantastic cash prizes. The deadline for photo submissions is Nov. 30th to allow for a variety of seasonal photos. The contest is open to people living in the PAMZ region (the central Alberta region ranging from the Rockies in the west, Three Hills to the east, Rimbey/Ponoka
to the north and Crossfield to the south). Photographs must meet criteria in two categories; (1) Air Pollution and (2) People and the Environment for first place prizes in each category of $750 and second place prizes of $250. For details and entry forms and a map of the PAMZ region, go to www.pamz.org. Questions and submissions can be emailed to sue@pamz.org. Bingo schedule for the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta - volunteers need to be at the Red Deer Bingo Hall by 10:30 a.m. Evening bingos: volunteers need to be at Red Deer Bingo Hall by 4:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows – Sept. 22nd, Oct. 2nd and Nov. 12th (evenings). Bingo coordinators are Karen Gough: 403-340-3249 or by email kgough@shaw.ca; or Emily Hillis at 403-342-6602or by email ehillis@shaw.ca. 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 register 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. This year, the 27th for the Canadian Cancer Society (Red Deer) annual Jail & Bail Fundraiser runs Oct. 23rd at Parkland Mall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Celebrity judges will once again be convicting and setting bail amounts for felons friends, family and employees who have had arrested by officers or volunteers for anything from drinking too much coffee, snoring, wearing the wrong shirt or just for being themselves. Or any other reason you can think of. After their forgone conviction they have their mug shot taken and are put in our maximum security jail where they must by phone raise the dollar amount of the fine set by the celebrity judge. Check out www.cancer.ca for more details. 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 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
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Week of September 10 - September 17, 2014 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. FUN$CASINO – The Spruce View & District Lions Club will hold a Fun$Casino , Oct. 4th at the Spruce View Community Hall. Casino Hours – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Auction to follow. You can have a funtastic evening while assisting the Lions’ efforts to promote the greater good of the community. For information, call Suzanne Levac 403-728-0138. A Cookie Walk runs Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Sunnybrook United Church. 12 Stanton St. Red Deer. Buy a box for $6 and fill your box with your choice of cookies. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. Come early for the best selection. For further information contact Linda 403-347-6073. The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta- Red Deer & Area Branch is pleased to announce that the Strengthening Families Together Workshop is set to commence 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. 7th Annual Scrabble Benefit presented by GrammaLink-Africa and The Golden Circle on Sept. 19th at Golden Circle 4620 47A Ave. from 1-3:30 p.m. Register for pledge forms by contacting Merla by e-mail wmwgib@gmail. com or phone 403-342-5670
MEETINGS Shalom Counselling presents ‘Downsizing and Moving Forward I’, Sept. 22nd and Sept. 24th, 6 to 8 p.m. at Golden Circle
in Red Deer. $50 or 2 for $75. Learn how to downsize personal and family possessions in order to move to a smaller home, or just lighten the load of earthly possessions. Designed for those downsizing their own possessions as well as those who need to help others downsize before a move. Presenters: Lynne Ring (The Organizing Guru) and Lyn Lamers (Education Coordinator, Shalom Counselling Centre). Call Shalom at 403-342-0339 to register. Downsizing and Moving Ahead II, Oct. 4th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Redwoods Retirement Residence. Coffee and lunch provided. $50 or 2 for $75. A continuation of Downsizing and Moving Forward I, this course will delve deeper into the
be taught and the symptoms of an unhealthy relationships identified in order to prevent painful relationship disasters. The complications of internet relationships will also be discussed. Call Shalom Counselling at 403-342-0339 to register. Alberta Health Services is inviting local individuals to attend supportive health information workshops that are helping Albertans make positive adjustments to their lifestyles. The workshops are offered as part of the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP). The assortment of AHLP workshops cover a range of information, including heart health, weight management, nutrition, diabetes care,
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meeting and BBQ on Sept.. 18th, at 4:30 p.m. at Fort Normanandeau (5 km west of Hwy. 2 from Red Deer via 32nd St). Come and greet some old friends and make some new ones! We can all enjoy a BBQ and a beautiful autumn evening! Please RSVP if you will be attending this meeting by phoning 403-3470181 or e-mailing reception@ safeharboursociety.org. Membership cards will be available. 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,
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Freed Up Financial Living, Nov. 1st 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Balmoral Bible Chapel. Couples $75, Singles $40. Coffee and lunch provided. Facilitated by Helmut Giesbrecht, participants will learn how to develop a personal spending plan, prioritize financial goals, reduce debt and much more. Discover tools and develop skills that help you control your finances so your finances don’t control you! Call Shalom at 403.342.0339 to register. Forming Healthy Relationships for Teens, Oct. 18th 9 a.m. to noon in Lacombe (location TBD). $30, includes refreshments. This course discusses the markers of a healthy relationship, be it with friends, parents, teachers, or romantic partners. Tools to form healthy relationships will
chronic illness management and more. All sessions are led by AHS professionals who share their expertise in group discussions and provide support and encouragement to participants. Each workshop is free of charge. For more information, or to register for a workshop, please call 1-877-314-6997. To access the full schedule of upcoming sessions throughout Central Alberta visit http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ev/ne-evThe Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is holding their monthly meeting on Sept. 24th at 7 p.m. at the Bower LDS Church Primary Room (3002 - 47 Ave). Topic the United Empire Loyalists in Canada. Members of UEL will discuss history of their Society, how to join and who qualifies. Central Alberta’s Safe Harbour Society For Health and Housing invites you to our annual general
Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church, 51 Alford Ave. This 12-step program of recovery is for individuals experiencing difficulty with eating behaviours. No dues or fees. See www.oa.org, or phone Phyl at 403-347-4188. YARD Yoga Studio: Red Deer’s only not-for-profit yoga studio. Registration is now open for our fall session. Classes run Sept. 8th – Dec. 21st. A variety of classes and styles for all levels. Call 403-350-5830 or email, info@reddeeryoga.cafor more information. Also check out, www.reddeeryoga.ca.
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to noon; Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and evenings on Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For Class times and locations in Innisfail, Lacombe, Rimbey and Sylvan Lake. Please phone 403-346-6772. There is also a Health Recovery Class - this Tai Chi class is specially designed for people with chronic illness such as MS, arthritis or those who are recovering from stroke or surgery. Contact 403-346-6772 for more information or to register.
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. Check us out at http://www.meetup. com/Red-Deer-Culture-Club/. Central Alberta Historical Society annual general meeting set for Sept. 17th at 5:30 p.m. A Harvest supper at 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Kathleen Rains: Woman’s Role in Harvesting. Meeting will take place at the Pioneer Lodge 4324 – 46A Ave. Tickets available at the Red Deer Museum – 4525 47A Ave. Members are $25 and non-members $27.50 (ticket cut off Sept. 10th). For further information contact Shirley 403-346-5218. Experience a relaxing, holistic low impact exercise. Contact 403346-6772 for more information or to register. Port-O-Call Centre: #100, 4419 - 50 Ave. Sessions run Monday/Friday from 11 a.m.
The Red Deer Celiac Support Group will holding our meetings the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5211–22 St. in Red Deer. We offer information and support on celiac symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet and products. 2014 meeting schedule Sept. 16th, Oct. 21st, Nov. 18th. The group also has an awareness table set up at the Red Deer hospital the fourth Tuesday of every month as well. For information call Fay 403-347-3248 or Clarice at 403-341-4351. There are also support groups in Rocky Mountain House and Stettler. Writers’ Ink, the Red Deer and District writers group for authors of all genres 18 years and older meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Small membership and drop-in fees apply. First three visits free. For more info contact Carol Ritten Smith at 403-350-7480 or by email at studio2@telus.net.
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Hunting & Fishing Connecting with nature is at the core of fly fishing Fly fishing can be defined in many ways to different people. Some people define it as a hobby or pastime. Some get more serious and define it as art, a lifestyle, passion or livelihood. In my experience one tends to lead to the other.
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ing (watch for pedestrians) and both have fish. Bower Ponds has a healthy pike population that entered the ponds in a flood a number of years back. You will need wire leader or thick monofilament 40lb+ to catch them. Waskasoo Pond is a stocked pond with rainbow trout. Exploring fly fishing has shown me some of the most beautiful places I have seen. It can be an addition to many other activities due to its lightweight and compact pack size. It’s ideal
to go along with activities such as hiking, camping, road trips, travelling home from out of town work, vacations, picnics, day trips and more. There are some amazing places to see and fish in and around Central Alberta with many species to target including brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout, a species of char known as Bull trout. Fishers can also try and hook a Northern Pike (jack fish), walleye (pickerel), goldeye,
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mooneye, and more. Some of my favourites to fish for are pike and trout. Pike are super aggressive, get big and can be found all over. Some great places to hit are Buffalo Lake, Cow Lake, Jack Fish Lake, Bower Ponds, the Red Deer River and the Blindman River. Pike like bright colours and erratic retrieves. You can also fish them on top with poppers and other surface flies. Trout are amazing because they live in amazing places. Ram River comes to mind and always the Bow River has world-class brown trout fishing that’s well known. Stocked ponds like Dickson Trout Pond, and Waskasoo Pond can provide some good fishing and easy access. Some less known places I like to fish for trout include the North Raven River, Shunda Creek and Abraham Lake just past Nordegg. Exploring wilderness and connecting with nature are at the core of fly fishing. Have fun, fish barbless and practice catch and release. Brandon Fawcett, originally from Red Deer, is the owner/operator of Fly Fishing Little Corn on Little Corn Island in Nicaragua.
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Officials remind hunters to be ethical, safe and responsible BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Hunting season is here and every hunter has the right to recreation but ought to be aware of the responsibilities that they need to carry out, officials say. To be a responsible, ethical hunter a person needs to be aware of which area they plan to hunt, be confident in their ability to handle their weapon, and understand the need to obtain proof of all certification needed to hunt and tag that specific animal. “The Fish & Wildlife associations are all good and knowledgeable but we prefer people come to us so that we can be sure the information they’re getting is reliable,” said Information Officer Craig Brown who works in Alberta Environment Sustainable Resources Development. “The regulations are complicated and we have no trouble explaining them
to people.” Alberta is divided into five different hunting regions, so step number one when planning a trip is to visit www.albertaregulations.com and figure out which region you’re planning to travel to, as this determines the type of game that can be hunted. Within each of those five regions, there are numbers that correspond to a division of the region, called a Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) – for example, the area surrounding Red Deer is WMU 220. On the Alberta regulations page, if you find your region and click on the number, a small detailed map will come up that tells where boundaries for that area are. Central Alberta falls within the Parkland Division. Animals that can be hunted here include whitetailed deer, mule deer, moose, elk and game birds that include partridge, grouse (some species),
pheasant, geese and ducks. “To get started hunting in Alberta, the first thing I would recommend doing is taking an Alberta hunter education course done by the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association, known commonly as AHEIA. That course is available online and in classrooms,” said Brown. “Next thing you’ll need is a WIN card – wildlife identification number. They’re done through Alberta Realm – the cost for them is $8 and they’re good for five years. After that, you’re going to need a wildlife certificate that costs $28.22.” Once a person has met the regulations for the above-mentioned certifications, they are able to begin purchasing tags for each animal that is hunted. Each tag is specific to an animal and is placed according to regulations. “Then you look at the Alberta regions list for what is available. The chart can be a little bit hard to dissect
on your own, but this is the genera idea.” According to what number you’re in, you must look at the time (darkest green) so that you can make yourself aware of what animals are safe to hunt at a time as well as what weapon can be used. Anywhere you see black boxes beside the dates on the Alberta Regulations department that means a person must enter a draw to be able to hunt that specified animal within the dates given. “PAL/POL is a possession acquisition license – basically, your license to purchase firearms and ammunition. If people want information on that, they can look into the Canadian Firearms Centre. “For bow and arrow hunting, you’re going to need a bow permit and those can be purchase through realm account $9.20,” said Brown. “Also, a bow and arrow is not the same as hunting
with a crossbow which is considered to be a firearm. Anywhere you see black boxes beside the dates on the Alberta Regulations department that means a person must enter a draw to be able to hunt that specified animal within the dates given.” Brown said that licensing for game bird is a little bit different than big game. Game birds in Alberta include a few different species that are grouped categorically. Hunting any of these animals will require a WIN card and a wildlife certificate. Bird game in Alberta is a little bit trickier, said Brown. Migratory game birds such as duck and geese require a game bird license and a federal migratory bird license that can be acquired at most Canada Post Offices. For upland animals such as partridge and grouse, a game bird license is required. To hunt pheasant a person must acquire a
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ATTENTION PHARMACISTS! Looking for pharmacist who would enjoy doing clinical style pharmacy in rural Alberta town. No evenings or weekends! Tired of “lick, stick, count, & pour”? Contact us. Email to: rita@ritas.ca or fax 780-674-3912. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-athome career today!
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FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/ Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross $18 -$25,000/month. 1-800-917-9021. Email: ed@freightland.ca.
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EXPERIENCE is an asset. We offer free recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll free 1-855-286-0306. TRENCHUK CATTLE CO. in Smoky Lake, Alberta is currently hiring a Herd Health Person & Pencheckers $22-30/hour. Also General Labourers $20-23/hour depending on experience or ability. Fax resume to 780-656-3962 or call Willy 780-656-0052.
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MASSAGE CAREER At Alberta Institute of Massage we deliver exceptional training, inspire learning, and ignite passion for knowledge! “AIM for Success!” 403-346-1018. Now enrolling for September and January, full-time and part-time distance programs. MEDICAL BILLING trainees needed! Learn to process & submit billing claims for hospitals and doctors! No experience needed! Local training gets you ready to work! 1-888-627-0297. REFLEXOLOGY PROGRAM, fun and relaxed learning. Register now limited space. Starting October 4 & 5, 2014. Certificate on completion. 403-340-1330.
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BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley, 37471 Hwy 25, Red Deer County is seeking Cook $14.00/hr. To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene, follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing. Kitchen Helper $11.00/hr. To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items. Clean oors, assist in prep. All positions are permanent, Full-time/Part-time, shift work & Weekends. Education: Above Secondary Work experience not essential, training provided. Fax resume to: 780-702-5051
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CITY BRIEFS
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RED DEER IN TOP 10 HOTTEST JOB MARKETS Red Deer is the eighth hottest job market in the country, according to a study by Express Employment Professionals, the largest franchised staffing firm in North America. The study lists the 50 hottest job markets in Canada, with Alberta having five cities in the top 10: Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary. “Red Deer is a great choice for those looking to relocate for work thanks to the City’s dedication to smart sustainable growth, access to year-round recreational activities, a wide
range of entertainment and dining choices and warm hospitality,” said John Sennema, land and economic development manager. To help in the job search, the study identifies the top advertised occupations in each province. The most common job vacancies throughout Canada are in the retail, food service, and transportation industries. “This study reaffirms Red Deer’s job market continues to grow and expand, which is something we have witnessed in new developments like Queens Business Park. “Red Deer continues to invest in developing land to sup-
port economic growth and job creation in our community,” said Sennema. Currently, the top occupations in Red Deer are in the industrial, electrical and construction trades, retail, and healthcare and social assistance. Labour forecasts created for the City of Red Deer’s Economic Development Strategy anticipate employment growth in nearly every industry sector over the next 10 years. “The City’s Economic Development Strategy will look at how to seize the job growth opportunities, as well as how to address labour shortages, which can be a concern for our local small and medium business owners.” For more information about the study, visit www.expresspros.com.
EMERGING ARTIST AWARD The Red Deer Arts Council is excited to announce that the first ever Emerging Artist Award goes to Eva Mary Alysse Bowd of Red Deer. Bowd is a visual artist whose media are ceramic, performance, installation, drawing and written narrative. The Red Deer Emerging Artist Award, a new award announced in March of this year, consists of $1,000, a banner for the artist’s personal promotion and a certificate. The award supports and encourages promising Red Deer artists, early in their careers. Bowd is currently in Nova Scotia attending the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design to obtain her Master’s of Fine Art. She will be returning to Red Deer Oct. 3rd to do a performance piece, ‘The Wishing Girl’, at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery as part of the reception for Once + Future Contemporary Canadian Ceramics. That weekend she will also be installing an exhibition ‘Between You and Me’ in the Calgary’s Untitled Art Society’s +15 space. In January 2015, her exhibition ‘Dear Little Friends’ will appear in the Kiwanis Gallery (operated by the Red Deer Arts Council) at the Red Deer Public Library.
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Handbag donations continue to roll in and only about 100 tickets are left for Red Deer Hospice’s second Sunflower Ladies Luncheon taking place Sept. 24th at The Sheraton Hotel. The luncheon 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 purses in a sealed 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. Only successful bids will be kept by Hospice. “The donated handbags are fantastic with something to suit every taste,” says Lori Dufresne, event coordinator. “There are purses in every shape, size and colour with values ranging from $150 - $1,300.” All the purses are brand new and some have traveled from as far as Italy, France and New York to the lunch and auction, she said. Lunch will be a three-course sit down meal of soup, salad and dessert. There will be a Hospice speaker and an opportunity to meet Red Deer Hospice’s new executive director and then the handbag auction. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased online at www. reddeerhospice.com or call Hospice directly at 403-3094344.
BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED FOR RESIDENTS A boil water advisory has been lifted for residents of Horizon Village Bower Estates, in the Botterill Crescent area of Red Deer. Residents can once again use water directly from the tap after Alberta Health Services (AHS) tested water samples sent in by the City and found no contamination. A water main leak last week prompted the need to send in the water samples as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the water supply to the area. City staff went door-to-door to advise residents of the boil water advisory. Staff returned Sept. 7th to advise residents they could cease boiling their water. Approximately 70 households were subject to the order, issued by AHS.
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Annual memorial tennis tourney runs this weekend BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express
YOUNG TALENT – The Farmer’s Market was alive and bustling with activity this past Saturday morning, filled with the music of buskers such as Samual Corry, 13, and his brother Jackson, 15.
The sixth annual Thelma Smith Memorial Tennis Tournament is being held this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Red Deer Tennis Club. The event’s namesake, Thelma Smith was a member of the Red Deer Ten-
nis Club (RDTC) for over 30 years, and described by Mary Gardiner, one of the organizers of the tournament and a director of the Red Deer Tennis Club, as an important part of the Club and the strong foundations it has in Red Deer especially in the time where Smith was president for a number of years.
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“THELMA BEGAN PLAYING TENNIS AS A CHILD WHILE SHE WAS GROWING UP IN BRITAIN AND PLAYED FOR A VERY LONG TIME AND PLAYED IN EVERY TOURNAMENT.” MARY GARDINER Smith, who passed away in 2009, was a dedicated supporter of the Red Deer Tennis Club, and it was decided an annual tennis tourney was a fitting way to honour her many years of involvement as a fan and a player. “Thelma began playing tennis as a child while she was growing up in Britain and played for a very long time and played in every tournament. “She was truly one of the backbones of our club.” The tournament also takes the time to honour members who have passed away and who held longstanding memberships with the RDTC. Joan Curran and Al Hewlett, both long-time members of the Club, will be honoured this year. Gardiner explained that both members devoted a large portion of their lives and time to the betterment
of the Club and its facilities. The team style tournament will consist of teams of two men and two women, who will face off against other teams in a men vs. men game, women vs. women, and then a mixed match. The tournament is open to players of all levels and ages with registration free to all members and $10 per person for non-club members. Those wishing to preregister for the memorial tournament may call the RDTC at 403-346-7567. After the games wrap up on Saturday, the day will finish with a potluck supper with the Club encouraging anyone who can’t make it to the tournament to attend the supper. Although this is only the sixth year for the Thelma Smith Memorial Tournament, Gardiner stated she was happy to report the Club is currently celebrating their 114th year in Red Deer. “Tennis is a life-long sport and you can play it all your life if you’re physically able, and it means a lot to a lot of people,” said Gardiner. “Our Club continues to grow thanks to our outstanding facilities and we have a great community supporting the Club.” The non-profit organization consists of over 200 members ranking from beginner to provinciallyrecognized players. Thanks to the addition of an indoor facility in recent years, the Club also operates year-round with staff and coaches. For more information, www.reddeertennis.com. jswan@reddeerexpress.com
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ENTERTAINMENT The Glorious Sons bring new tunes to Wild Bill’s Emerging Ontario band marks CD release with extensive national tour BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Wielding a tight, accessible and thoroughly modern rock edge, the Glorious Sons plays Wild Bill’s Sept. 20th. The show takes place just a few days after the release of their latest project, The Union. Hailing from Kingston, Ontario, the band burst onto the scene last year, winning the HTZ-FM Rocksearch and following that up with their EP, Shapeless Art. That CD also spawned two top 10 Active Rock singles - White Noise, the third most spun Active Rock song to date in 2014 and the title track Mama. That song helped take the band to newer heights. “Very gradually it climbed up the charts until it hit about number nine on the national rock charts. It helped take us from being a local Kingston band to a band that was kind of nationally-marketable,” said guitarist Jay Emmons. In the past eight months, music has pretty much become the guys’ main career as well. “We are at the point where we can just focus on music for the most part,” he said. Rounding out the group are lead singer Brett Emmons, guitarist Andrew Young, drummer Adam Paquette and bassist Chris Huot. “Me and Chris had been jamming together, and Andrew and Adam had been playing together – so we combined forces and right away it was a good fit.” Brett was the last one to join the band. “At that point, Andy and I were doing the singing. Then we brought Brett on, and he started doing more and more singing each month until all of a sudden we had this full-blown frontman on our hands. It was pretty obvious that he was the guy to do most of the heavy lifting with the singing.” The Glorious Sons have been described as an ‘everyman band,’ telling real stories from a blue-collar perspective. They’ve hit their stride with The Union - a collection touching on themes of life, love, passion, loss and redemption. After recording Shapeless Art with The Trews’ John-Angus MacDonald, they paired up once again to produce the lion’s share of The Union. “We wanted it to be a step up from the EP – we had quite a bit of success with the singles Mama and White Noise, and
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track and the beautifully-crafted CD closer Amigo. “Working with John-Angus has been the honour of my life,” says Brett. “When you are able to push and pull with a hero of yours as well as listen and be heard, you get perspective on yourself and on your dreams.” In addition to MacDonald’s contribution, the band also worked with Canadian super-producer Gavin Brown on two tracks – Heavy and the hopeful full-band ballad titled Lightning. The album also features re-mastered versions of Mama and White Noise. “With this album, I wanted to create a feeling of nostalgia that would make people look back and wonder what they had missed,” adds Brett. “When I picked up my first guitar, I couldn’t help but sing. When I started singing, I couldn’t help but write. All I want is for people to hear this album, because I feel like we’ve been writing it our whole lives.” There is no doubt he’s got the vocal chops to cover the demanding nature of
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Full season of performing arts at RDC There will be plenty to check out this coming season in terms of top-notch entertainment at Red Deer College. Things kick off in the performing arts with William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead by John Heimbuch, which is being directed by Kelly Reay. When the Queen of England seeks refuge at the Globe Theatre from the plague, life at the playhouse takes a turn for the worse. William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead is described as a witty and humourous play that uses many famous lines from Shakespeare’s repertoire to set the scene for battling plague-infested zombies. The play runs in Studio A Oct. 9th-11th and 14th-18th, with curtain at 7:30 p.m. There are also Saturday matinees on Oct. 11th and Oct. 18th with curtain at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre. The Mystery of Edwin Drood, directed by Tom Bradshaw with book, music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, follows Nov. 20th22nd and 26th-29th on the Arts Centre mainstage, with curtain at 7:30 p.m. There are also matinee shows Nov. 22nd and Nov. 29th at 1 p.m. Based on the unďŹ nished novel by Charles Dickens, this musical begs the ques-
tion: ‘Whatever happened to Edwin Drood after his mysterious disappearance?’ With singing, dancing and comedic fun, The Mystery of Edwin Drood follows the old-fashioned British Music Hall tradition and has the audience choosing the ending of the play in a raucous balloting frenzy. Looking ahead into 2015, Jane Austen’s classic tale Pride and Prejudice will hit the Arts Centre mainstage Feb. 5th-7th and 11th-14th. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. with matinee shows also slated for Feb. 7th and Feb. 14th at 1 p.m. Adapted by Jon Jory and directed by Thomas Usher, Austen’s classic romantic comedy is given a unique and accessible treatment by renowned playwright and director Jory. High-spirited and heartfelt, RDC’s production will delight Austen supporters and win new fans with this story of improbable love. Staff are also hosting a Valentine’s Day tea Feb. 14th following the Saturday matinee. Wrapping up the staged productions for the season is Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas. The show, directed by Lynda Adams, is based on the award-winning radio drama by Thomas and adapted to ďŹ lm in 1972 with Richard Burton, Elizabeth
Taylor, and Peter O’Toole. Under Milk Wood follows a day in the life of residents of a ďŹ ctional Welsh town in poetry, music, song, and dance. With the audience as voyeurs, we are taken on a poetic tour uncovering some of the charming and disarming situations of real life that many will recognize as similar to our own life journey. Performances run April 15th-18th with curtain at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee set for April 18th at 1 p.m. There are also musical presentations for virtually any taste running throughout the season as well beginning with Colleen Athparia’s piano recital on Sept. 26th on the Arts Centre mainstage starting at 8 p.m. In cooperation with the Alberta Piano Teachers Association, Athparia presents a varied program entitled ‘Dancing Fingers’ featuring dance music by Mozart, Clara Schumann, Chopin, Granados, and Calgarian Allan Gordon Bell. ‘Around the World in 80 Musical Minutes’ will be presented on Oct. 25th on the mainstage, starting at 7:30 p.m. The RDC Music Faculty presents an array of international classical and contemporary music in this annual recital. ‘Classical Haunts’ runs Oct. 30th on the mainstage
at 7:30 p.m. as well. This show features the RDC Symphonic Winds performing a variety of ‘spooktacular’ music on the night before Halloween. Other highlights include a piano recital featuring New York-based Jason Cutmore on Nov. 30th at Studio A at 7:30 p.m. ‘Jingle Jazz’ runs Dec. 2nd-3th in Studio A, starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sounds of the Season runs Dec. 5th on the mainstage. The New Year begins with ‘A Little Night Music’ on Jan. 18th. Join pianist Ruston Vuorio for an intimate solo piano recital featuring character pieces by Franz Schubert, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Claude Debussy, Gabriel FaurĂŠ and FrĂŠdĂŠric Chopin. Next up is ‘Pianos Galore’ on Feb. 22nd on the mainstage at 7:30 p.m. RDC faculty member Dale Wheeler is joined by Debra Bakland, Cheryl Cooney, and special guest Ruston Vuori, together with the CUC orchestra, in a multiple-piano extravaganza showcasing several Bach concerti along with the première of a work by Dr. Cooney. ‘A Night at the Zoo’, featuring the RDC Symphonic Winds and the Red Deer Youth and Community Orchestra, runs March 5th on the mainstage at 7:30 p.m. ‘An Evening of Percussion’, on March 6th, fea-
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Lessons learned from 700kms on a mountain bike I just returned from a mountain bike trip that took me from Canmore to Banff and then down to Whitefish along the Great Continental Divide. It was amazing, beautiful, fun and hard as heck! We had sun, wind, rain, cold, hot and everything in between. My lessons started right away - at the ‘shakedown’ ride in Canmore. I do not have much experience on a mountain bike in the true sense. Most of my experience comes from either mountain bike on nice city run trails, sidewalks or gravel roads. I put on thousands of clicks a year on my triathlon road bike and that translates to leg strength, but certainly not technical
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as per the writing on the tires - rookie move. Once deflated things got much easier. The lesson - trying to do something way outside your level can just be damaging. That is true of exercise in any sense - I see people trying to copy other people or do something because it is the ‘workout of the day’ on some web site and they just get hurt. I am not saying we should challenge ourselves and try things but be open to lessons first. I could have asked the ex pros at the start of the ride if they had any tips or tricks, and admitted that I was a rookie, but my ego wanted to hide that and I wanted to be part of the cool kids. That cost me, and it cost me fast.
Another lesson came with being prepared for all conditions. On the first big day - around 140 kms of riding, I did not have enough clothing options or food and I did not bring my headlight. So after around 11 hours of riding at the back, supporting the slower riders on the day, it was getting dark and I was cold and hungry. Lesson learned - be prepared for the worst scenario. I planned on riding with the faster riders but I was getting something fixed in the shop when they departed, so rode with the slower group and ended up with a longer day. This is true of exercise too - bring a water bottle, make time to stretch after, plan on a
30-minute workout taking an hour and set yourself up to enjoy the process rather than rushing it. Make friends and have fun. It is always fascinating when a group of strangers are thrown together in the mix and set up to live and play together in strenuous situations. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t but above all respect others and be nice. You would be amazed at what that cures. I made some really great friends this past week and for me that is an accomplishment. I have a big personality and it’s not for everyone. I can be too much but if you give it time, I seem to grow on people. I like to think it’s because I am a good person and I care
and some people need a bit to see past the noise. I see this in bootcamp and classes too. Sometimes mixes don’t always come easily, but over time we are all in this for the same goal - get fit and have fun. Be nice watch what happens! I watched in humility as people overcame great obstacles and I enjoyed with awe the preparation and service that was given to us by the tour organizers. We rode hard every day and were well cared for and it was an amazing experience. I like to think that we do the same at our gym on a daily basis and hopefully wherever you work out. Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake.
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Earthdance Red Deer embrace’s hope of world peace BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Earthdance is a global peace party that aligns with the UN International Day of Peace with the hope of bringing people of all walks of life together to look towards peace. Music and dance are a part of the global synchronization that culminates in a nondenominational prayer for peace. Each year, hundreds of cities host a gathering where people are invited to socialize, enjoy the entertainment, eat, dance and pray together for world peace.
Red Deer’s party occurs on Sept. 20th on the Ross Street Patio, beginning at 3 p.m. The event is free, but visitors are encouraged to donate to the sponsored charity – Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE). “We organize a festival to bring people together to celebrate and say this prayer for peace together and to take another step closer for ourselves, peace within our community and peace around the world. “Each year we designate a recipient of any donations that come in – this year is CARE,” said Community Development Coordinator Twyla Joy Lapointe. “Each year, more and more people come.
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“WE ALL WISH FOR PEACE BUT WE NEED TO TALK AND BE PROACTIVE. EVERY TIME PEOPLE COME TOGETHER WE’RE A STEP CLOSER. ANYBODY CAN HOLD IT IN ANY COMMUNITY.” TWYLA JOY LAPOINTE “We will have donation jars out for CARE because we always want a local charity to benefit from our Earthdance,” said Lapointe. The event is a worldwide phenomenon with celebrations in Florida, Brazil, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Connemara (Ireland), Kuala Lampur (Malaysia), Byron Bay (Australia), Fethiye (Turkey) and many more cities. Each celebration promotes music, art, dance and togetherness. The goal of Earthdance goes beyond an afternoon, organizers say. It is a designated time for communities around the globe to focus on the goal of world peace. Lapointe says that volunteers organize all of the events and they are all driven by the idea of uniting people around the world. “I’ve always enjoyed the deep meaning of the prayer. There is something inside of me that just tingles when I know that I’m saying a prayer for peace along with so many people around the globe.” Families are encouraged to bring their kids and friends to Veteran’s Park on Ross
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From 1,600 to 400 calories in 40,000 years How can we help to improve the health care system in this country? Politicians and others continue to debate this issue. They always conclude that more money is the answer. But this approach is doomed to failure. How can it work when it’s taken 40,000 years for humans to get into such horrible shape? How did it happen? And is there a solution? Dr. Barry Bogin is a professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan. He says we all envision our Paleolithic ancestors as being short, bent-over people with small brains. Actually, they were a tad taller with brains as large as ours. And if alive today they would not require hospitalization for so much degenerative disease.
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42 lbs of body fat if it’s not burned up by exercise. What’s beyond belief is that Americans now eat more refined sugar in a single day than stone-age people ate in a lifetime! One reason why stone-age people were free of cavities. Stone-age people also lacked excessive sodium. They consumed about 1,000 milligrams of sodium each day. Today, we use from 4,000 to 6,000 mg every day mostly from supermarket foods. One reason why hypertension is a leading cause of death. Paleolithic man had phenomenal good luck. He consumed up to 150 grams of fiber daily due to a diet rich in plant food. This triggered large soft stools, prevented constipation, diverticulitis and possibly colon cancer. North Americans consume a mere 15 grams daily of fiber. Dr. Bogin says they were also not exposed to saturated fats, the type linked to coronary disease. It’s estimated that the American public devours 200 hamburgers every second! Paleo’s didn’t eat significant amounts of saturated fat even in areas where
game was abundant. The bison, who roamed the prairies, were thin, and what fat they contained was largely unsaturated fat. In fact, Dr. Bogin claims some of their fat was omega-3 fatty acids, the kind found in fish. Nor could thirsty stoneage people run to the corner store for a 10-ounce can of soda pop loaded with eight teaspoons of sugar. Neither had they learned to ferment grains and grapes. Without alcohol they escaped some cancers. All they had was caloriefree water, no doubt cleaner than today’s drinking water. Paleolithic people also escaped osteoporosis. This, in spite of the fact that cows and goats were not herded for dairy products. But their plant foods were so high in calcium that they averaged 1,900 milligrams of calcium a day. We can learn from our ancient ancestors by eating whole wheat bread, bran cereals, adding more fruit and vegetables to our diet,
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After 33 years, Terry Fox Run is still going strong BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Thirty-three years ago, the first ever Terry Fox Run was held in honour of a great Canadian athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist who lost his battle to cancer and left the nation with a legacy unlike many others. The City will remember Terry Fox’s great efforts and his influence through the annual run that will occur on Sept. 14th at Heritage Ranch, with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and the run commencing at noon. “Red Deer has been on board with this run since the beginning and has always had great support for this fundraising event. People always know someone who
has had cancer or cancer in their family, and that’s what spurs people on,” said Event Organizer Loretta Winia, who also works at The Hub on Ross.
“AS MUCH AS WE LIKE TO FUNDRAISE AND WE LIKE THAT PART OF IT, IT’S ALSO A TRIBUTE TO TERRY FOX.” LORETTA WINIA “The Terry Fox Run is different from some of the other fundraising events in that it’s really based on participation. We have no entry fee, no minimum fee, it’s non-competitive, it’s volunteer-driven and has very little costs involved,” she added. The run is a way for citizens to gather
together while walking, cycling, jogging, running or otherwise to remember Fox and his cause – to support cancer research and to one day find a cure. The race will start and finish at Heritage Ranch. There is no minimum pledge or donation, although attendees are encouraged to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation in honour of the occasion and the research programs it runs. All of the funds raised are sent directly to the Foundation, which is not affiliated with any other organization. Those funds in turn reach research centres across the country. Often times, money raised in a province stays within that province to support researchers or studies there. “As much as we like to fundraise and
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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 bylaw.
LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT 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. A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaw 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). The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanship of the County Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed bylaw. 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 the bylaw 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 bylaw - 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.
DECISIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY On the 3rd day of September, 2014, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, the Development Authority issued decisions approving the following applications: Discretionary Use West of ELNORA 1. D. Swanson – temporary location of a second dwelling during construction of a new dwelling on NE 14-35-24-4. NE of PINE LAKE 2. W & W Robinson Ranches Ltd. – temporary location of a second dwelling during construction of a new dwelling on SE 30-36-24-4. 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 10, 2014.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES / BOARDS RED DEER COUNTY invites letters of interest / applications from residents of Red Deer County who may be interested in sitting as a member at large on the following Council Boards: SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD - This is a Quasi-Judicial Board hearing appeals arising from Development and Subdivision Applications within the County. This five (5) member Board meets as required and the meetings are normally held on Thursdays during the day. Appointments to this Board are for a two-year term.
we like that part of it, it’s also a tribute to Terry Fox. “A lot of the people that participate in this have some sort of attachment to this whole concept of what he did and his initial run. That’s what brings them in,” said Winia. Following the race, there will be a barbecue lunch available and a few door prizes to be won. “This is volunteer-driven and everything we have is donated from community businesses. It’s a rain or shine event and it’s so good to see people out.” Participants are encouraged to dress for rain or shine. Kids are welcome to join with their parents, walking or in strollers. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com
WWW.RDCOUNTY.CA A great place to live, work & grow Members of this Board are also appointed as the members of the NUISANCE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE this committee reviews and has discretion with regard to further action on any nuisance and unsightly condition complaints as per the conditions of the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 2006/26. INTERMUNICIPAL SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD - This is a Quasi-Judicial Board hearing appeals arising from Development and Subdivision Applications for properties located within the City of Red Deer and Red Deer County Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) area. This seven (7) member Board meets as required and the meetings are held during the day on weekdays. Appointments to this Board are for a three-year term. RED DEER REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY - The Authority owns the Red Deer Airport and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of this facility. Red Deer County appoints six members to the 12-person Authority and is presently seeking applications for members with the appointments to be for a four-year term. Experience on other governance boards; senior leadership from business and other areas, with strong strategic acumen and large spheres of influence locally and provincially; and experience with community engagement including representing your community and/or organizations of which you were or are a board member would be considered assets. Authority meetings are held once a month. Further information regarding the Airport Authority is available at www.flyreddeer.com Additional information regarding these Boards is available on the County’s website, www.rdcounty.ca General inquiries may be directed to Legislative Services at (403) 357-2366. Interested persons can forward letters of interest highlighting his/her qualifications by Friday, September 26, 2014, to Legislative Services Red Deer County 38106 Rge Rd 275 Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Fax (403) 350-2164
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de Wit looks ahead to solidifying role with Rebels BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It’s cliché to say what a difference a year can make but for Red Deer Rebel forward Jeff de Wit, it’s fact. “Last year was just more coming in and seeing what the organization was all about,” said the 16-year-old product of the Red Deer Minor Hockey system. “This year it’s a lot more serious. I’m here to make a team and I don’t want to just be a part of the team, I want to be a go-to guy on this team.” At 6’ 3”, 190 lbs, de Wit brings something to the table in terms of skill but he arrives with plenty of confidence as well. That assuredness has grown
somewhat as he’s scored twice in a pair of exhibition games already. “It’s big for confidence for sure, just knowing I can be a player in this league, put up goals and help my team win.” He knows he has a long road ahead of him in the Western Hockey League but feels he’s mentally prepared for the challenges along the way. “I’m ready to take on any job that they give me. Whatever scenario they put me in I’m ready to do my best,” he said. The Rebels thought enough of his talent to take him in the first round of the bantam draft in 2013 and there are expectations of the young forward. “He’s a power forward. We
need him to be involved, play in the hard areas in the corners and in front of the net,” said Associate Coach Jeff Truitt. “We know he can score. It’s just going to take some time. It’s going to be a process with Jeff that he recognizes and understands the league right now as a 16-year-old.” What he does understand is paying close attention to what the coaches are telling him, tapping into their vast experience and how it will only help him get better. “They’re just trying to get me into the swing of things right now but I think as the season progresses there’ll be more talks about what I need to do to become a good player in this league.” His on ice work includes be-
coming a better skater, becoming more explosive and quicker off the start. Something he thinks is improving. One area of being a WHL player which de Wit couldn’t work on though is preparing for extended road trips to other cities. “That’s the uniqueness of the Western Hockey League and Major Junior hockey out west here,” said Truitt. “You are on the road playing two in two’s and three in three’s, the long distance. You’re coming home, you’re expected to wake up in the morning and go to school and then come in and put in a practice. It’s preparing them for the next level. Going through it as a 16-year-old it can be tough at times.”
“That’s going to be new for me for sure but you know, lots of rest, lots of good food in my body and I should be fine,” said de Wit. But then there’s the issue of being a rookie on a road trip. “It’ll be ok if I just follow the rules. Talk when I’m asked to talk. Just listen most times,” he laughed. He feels he’s done his best to earn a spot on the roster come opening day but that remains to be seen. Still, the confidence increases with each time out on the ice for him but he’s fully aware there is more hard work ahead. “In terms of goals, there’s still a ton of goals this year that I have to accomplish.” sports@reddeerexpress.com
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Red Deer College looks for another successful year BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Three national champions and a fourth team which finished second by a whisker, in addition several other teams and individuals who performed quite well - that’s the tale of the tape for Red Deer College athletics last season and so the question is how do you top that performance? “I have been asked that question plenty of times and when I am trying to be funny I say you just win more championships,” said Athletic Director Keith Hansen. “To be honest with you I think we just really try to focus on the process. “We’ve adopted the saying last year that excellence is a verb and I really think you try every day to be as good as you can possibly be.” One would think the coaches and players coming back for another season at RDC would feel a little tightness having to follow in the giant footsteps of last year’s teams but Hansen says pressure is a privilege at RDC. “We talked a lot with our athletes about when you’re good, there’s expectations and when there’s expectations there’s pressure
and that’s good. “I like to think we keep pushing the bar higher and higher and then we just ask people to try to get to it.” It’s easy to forget that these young men and women are students as well as athletes and Hansen says it’s a source of pride at RDC to see them perform well in their sport and the classroom. “We had, I think it was over 60 per cent of our students get athletic excellence awards last year. “We had I think it was 12 or 14 national scholars. “They’re good students and they’re good people in the community and I think they’re wonderful leaders. I think it would be a hollow victory if we just left with championships as opposed to better people.” The fallout from the titles won by the two volleyball teams and the women’s curling team is how that success could breed more when it comes to recruiting top caliber players to RDC. “We’ve had a phenomenal year recruiting for our sports teams and I suspect we’re going to be pretty good again.” sports@reddeerexpress.com
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Winter Games a huge win for our City Way to go Red Deer! Now you’ve gone and done it. All those volunteers and hours of hard work and what did it get you? The 2019 Canada Winter Games is what. Unless you were in a cave somewhere you know our City beat out Lethbridge for the right to host the largest multi-sport event in our nation and it was done on the backs of the people who do most everything in this town. Volunteers! They are the fuel which keeps this City’s motor running when it comes to getting and hosting these events. So what does this victory mean for the residents of this burg? Well, for starters , it means thousands of people are going to see what we call home when the games get going. Athletes, coaches, visitors and members of the media will be crashing this party in 2019 and the door
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CLAGGETT is wide open for them to come on in. Of course there is a price to pay for being the host city with the suits in Ottawa and Edmonton chipping in to help but there is also a very large injection of cash to the area to consider. So when the guests leave the party what is left behind will be some impressive facilities for the rest of us to play with for years to come. Now I have already heard some grumbling about this being an opportunity for our City council to spend like drunken sailors and put us into deep debt. I’d like to think we have some very sharp people sit-
ting in those chairs and any thought of a huge tax hike to allow them to do just that might be met with an angry mob making a trip to City Hall armed with torches and pitchforks. There was a rumble when the Enmax Centrium was built but that faded quickly and things have turned out pretty good I would say as it allowed us to host the best junior hockey tournament in the world. These games can be viewed in a similar light as places for recreation will be spruced up or built in order to make this a success before, during and after. So kudos to the bid committee who wowed the judges and have now set the stage for one heck of a bash in 2019. Yep, you created more work for those volunteers but my guess is they will knock it out of the park when the time comes. sports@reddeerexpress.com
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This summer we were honored to be a sponsor of the BFF Golf Tourney. This was a fundraising tournament to benefit Woman’s Athletics through RDC and The Red Deer Games Foundation. Funds raised are directed to Athletic Scholarships and Sport Grants to ensure young ladies in local athletics get the financial help they need to focus on their dreams. As part of our sponsorship, we gave the opportunity to win $25,000.00 towards a new or used vehicle in the Hole-In-One contest. We are extremely excited to announce that Kim Lee of Red Deer did exactly that! Congratulations Kim! We look forward to seeing Kim driving around in her new vehicle courtesy of Ponoka Chrysler Jeep Dodge!
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Reflecting on what makes a house a home I challenge you to find a definitive answer on this question. Home is where the heart is, home is where you hang your hat and any number of clichés you can conjure up. Our home will evolve with our needs and state of being; from your first college apartment to your cozy retirement home you will live in many different types of homes and they will all serve a need and a purpose. The concept of home has been glamourized and polished and I think sometimes we are left feeling like our living space may be inadequate. I hear this ALL the time, people are afraid to invite me over because they think I have some standard of what home should be all about. I’m
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MECKLER just happy to be invited over and enjoy the company no matter where a person may reside! When my friend Karen passed away it was then that her husband could return to their beautifully designed ‘home’, the amazing thing is that he had been sleeping at the hospital at her side for months – a tall man on a very small cot. This had become their home as they fought a painful battle by each other’s side. The thought of returning home without her is now a loom-
ing decision as he deals with his grief. Home can become anywhere you may be at the moment due to circumstances, it is possible to make the most humble surroundings (yes, even a hospital room) feel like home. I think it’s really about having things surrounding you that make you comfortable and happy. That could be family and friends, your pets or even a familiar blanket. When I moved away to college I cured many homesick nights curled up with my childhood quilt! It wasn’t pretty and I think the dog had chewed a corner of it but the smell and touch of that blanket took me right back home and its comfort, along with long phone calls to my mom, helped
ease the loneliness. Your home may not be exactly where you want to be but it is very important to make it as ‘you’ as possible. Simple things like even having your familiar coffee pot set up ready to brew can make a chaotic or temporary environment more bearable. So the walls need painting and you need new tile in your kitchen, you can have a serene moment every morning with the familiar babble of your coffee pot as your favourite mug awaits. It doesn’t have to be perfect or show home ready to be home. The more we detach from the ‘things’ in our lives and reach for the most important elements the more likely we are to go on
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an adventure, pack up and take a journey that our hearts have always wanted. I know so many people who have done this and have challenged the limitations of their fear and the four walls they call home. A new home may be waiting on the horizon and it may be just the items you can carry with you. You may find a new definition of home sleeping by a loved one’s side or living in a tent as you help build schools in impossibly hot climates. May you always carry home with you in your heart and in your mind. Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.
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Like many aspects of your life, obtaining financing on a new or existing home can be less stressful if you’re prepared. But if you’re not prepared, there are common mistakes you can make. Below are the top five mortgage mistakes people make when trying to secure financing for their home: 1. Failing to choose the best product for your situation. There are different types of loans out there. There are fixed and variable-rate products, hybrid and nofrills mortgages, lines of credit, term options, amortization choices, and more. While one person would benefit from a variable-rate product, their neighbour may be suited to a fixedrate product. The key is to explain your situation
and future goals in detail so we can select a product that best meets both your current and longer-term needs. 2. Automatically renewing with your existing lender. Although you may feel an allegiance with the financial institution that holds your loan, they may not be able to offer you the best choices. When refinancing or renewing, it’s important to always shop the market for your best available option, much like you did when securing your first mortgage. This ensures you end up with the best mortgage rate and terms customized to your unique situation. In many cases your bank will offer you the posted rate in hopes that you’ll simply sign and return the commitment without shopping around. Make sure you do your due diligence when refinancing and renewing. 3. Signing documents without reading them. Never sign documents without reading them. If you’re unsure about something, always ask for clarification. Remember that
you’re the one entering into the agreement, so you need to understand and agree with that commitment. 4. Taking your credit to the limit. Make sure that your credit balances are in your favour when it comes to your mortgage application. Lenders are looking for an appropriate debt-to-income ratio. In other words, you need to have more income than you have debt. Avoid running up a balance on your credit cards and pay down existing debts as much as possible. 5. Failing to plan ahead. If you know that you’ll need to obtain, renew or refinance a mortgage, it’s essential to plan for it by ensuring your credit is in order. If it’s not, start preparing. Don’t make any purchases on your credit cards that you can’t pay off and if you carry a balance on your credit cards, start paying them down. Refrain from making any large purchases before securing your mortgage. Jean-Guy Turcotte is an Accredited Mortgage Professional with Dominion Lending Centres Regional Mortgage Group.
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GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Vote today for your favourite for a chance to win $250 in restaurant gift certificates! Ballots close Friday, September 26, 2014 at 5:00 pm.
To vote online, go to www.reddeerexpress.com CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS FOR: Chinese Greek Italian Mexican Indian Vietnamese Hamburger Wings Sushi Ribs Steak Pizza Donairs Appetizers Kid Friendly Late Night Eats Fine Dining Atmosphere Most Romantic Best Wine list Buffet Fast Food Breakfast Brunch Lunch
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CONTESTANT INFO NAME: ______________________________ PHONE #: ____________________________ NOTE: Personal information is for contesting purposes and to eliminate multiple entries. Information will not be shared with any outside party and will be destroyed after contest closing date.
GOLDEN FORK AWARD RULES:
• Maximum of one entry per person. Contestant information must be completed for entry to qualify. • The Red Deer Express reserves the right to disqualify entries which we suspect are an attempt to influence the fair results of the Golden Fork Awards balloting. IN PERSON: Write your vote in the categories on this page. Drop off completed • To be valid, ballots must have a minimum of 75% of ballot completed. ballots at the Red Deer Express office during regular business hours. • Employees of the Red Deer Express and their immediate families are not eligible 8:30am-noon & 1pm-5pm for prize draw • $250 prize winner will be drawn at random from all valid entries. BY MAIL: Mail your completed ballot to the Red Deer Express: Winner will be contacted by phone. #121, 5301 - 43 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1C8.
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