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Habitat for Humanity home almost ready for new owners Organization has completed 26 projects in the Red Deer area since 1994 BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express

local Habitat for Humanity project is nearing completion after nearly two years of hard work from the community. Together with community partners and volunteer services, a triplex building will soon be home to three families. The project began in March of 2012 and is expected to be ready to welcome the new residents some time next month. “We have three families scheduled for that triplex and they have been waiting for about a year now. Each family works 500 hours towards the build for homeownership, and all of the families have worked off their hours,” said Habitat for Humanity board member Dennis Bowness. “We are anticipating – and hoping for – the building to be done by February 15th, but we’re thinking of having the home dedication at the end of February. The doors, window frames and baseboards are in and we’re now working on flooring and cabinets.” Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit agency so the majority of their work force is made up of volunteers. Last March, the federal government approached Habitat Red Deer and created a crew of inmates from Bowden Institution to help with tasks such as framing and pouring the concrete basement foundation. When a federal budget cut hit, the work force was put on hold, causing a delay in the building process. “When working with the federal government, there are always budget restraints, so Bowden had to stop the process for a while. They essentially got us to the windows and doors stage. However, they have re-contacted us and would like to help us finish this project,” Bowness said. Aside from the assistance of the Bowden Institute, local organizations such as Lafarge Canada Inc., the Royal Bank, Bruins Plumbing and Studon Electric have stepped up to offer services, funding and manpower to complete the building. “Bruins Plumbing, right from day one was approached and they stepped forward to get all of our plumbing permits settled. They have been excellent to deal with. Studon actually paid for all of our permitting on the project, and supplied a journeyman electrician to assist us. Those groups have taken our project quite a ways.” The home is not given away for free. It is designated to a family who goes through a multi-step application process with the intention that the family will pay off the home without interest. The

MEN AT WORK – Dennis Bowness, a board member for Red Deer Habitat for Humanity, looks over some finishing plans with carpenter Jayson Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express Hoedel in one of the apartments in the newly built triplex in the City. homes are constructed out of recycled and donated materials to enable the house to be built with less cost, which in turn creates additional savings for the new homeowners. “We are a non-profit. It’s not like we’re building these homes for a profit from these people. We take as much donation as possible, and the more donations we receive, the cheaper we can build the homes, and the faster these people move into these homes,” Bowness said. “Anything we can get as far as labour or materials or time – we’ve had people just bring in Tim Hortons coffee and donuts – that is all fantastic. Every little bit adds up and it sure helps.” One new homeowner, Michelle Baszylinski, said that she is excited to be able to move into her new home, and is looking forward to the new opportunities it will bring her family. “This is exciting, even though it’s been

a really long process. This means an interest-free mortgage for us, which will open a lot of other opportunities. We will get two bathrooms and a dishwasher, which is nice. I’ve been in the same place for almost 14 years, so I’m excited to do something new,” Bazylinski said. “The process is very long and we do a lot of work for it. It is not a free house like some people think. It’s interest-free, which is a huge savings, but still a difference than free.” As a full time employee, it took Bazylinski nearly a year of volunteering each weekend to work off her 500 volunteer hours. She said that although it was difﬁcult, some of the process was fun. Before the volunteer hours begin, applicants must go through a rigorous screening process that involves information sessions, selection committees and more. The volunteer hours required for the recipients of the homes can be completed

on site at the build, or by volunteering in the Red Deer Habitat ReStore. “We are privileged in Canada, but because of our high cost of living and expensive homes, it is still hard for people to have affordable home ownership. I think that the families that we’re helping, it may not seem like many, but it is a huge movement from them to go from a rental into home ownership. I think that the families that we are helping beneﬁt and it will allow them to grow their families and lessen some of the stress that they go through,” Bowness said. He continued, “It doesn’t matter how much money people have, they are still nice, good people. It doesn’t matter what part of the country you are in, quality of life is very important.” Habitat Red Deer has completed 26 home projects in the area since the organization opened its regional doors in 1994.

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RCMP initiative hopes to see more criminals behind bars BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Area police detachments are working together to combat crime. Red Deer RCMP Supt. Scott Tod said neighbouring municipalities are taking a regional collaborative approach to address property crime in the Central Alberta district. The detachments included in this initiative include Red Deer, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake

and Innisfail. “Historically in the RCMP, because we are all part of the same organization, we take advantage of that and we do collaborate when we see trends,” said Tod. “This is in keeping with ‘K’ Divison’s emphasis on crime reduction strategies and this initiative supports that priority on part of ‘K’ Division. All municipalities will have a crime reduction strategy in place – this is our approach

to that. We have brought other members in from other detachments - they have collaborated and formed a team basically with our members. They will be going out to wherever the intelligence leads them or the target leads them to do the enforcement.” The focus of the initiative is property crime, which has been on the rise in the Red Deer region as of late. “While it’s focused on property crime, the people

involved in property crime are also involved in drugs and other criminal activity,” said Tod. “It does lead into other criminal investigations as well. “The focus is on property crime because there has been an increase in the district over the last few years and in particular this year.” Tod added the rise in property crime in Central Alberta is related to the demand for drugs in the area. As for the collaboration

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between detachments, Tod said it is a win-win for the communities. “Because we have considerably more resources than our neighbouring detachments, we have the ability to check on offenders to make sure they are abiding by their conditions, they are at home when they are supposed to be at home – and when we apply that kind of pressure of course we force them out of the City and they move into the neighbouring municipalities where they continue to commit crime. The smaller detachments don’t have the resources that we do. We tend to displace the criminals but they tend to continue to commit crime in their new location but also continue to come into Red Deer, do their crime and then go back out,” he said. “Red Deer has contributed a signiﬁcant amount of resources to (combating property crime) where smaller detachments are limited in how many resources they can supply. “But they are being affected as much as we are relative to their side. With this initiative we just bring everyone together with the sharing of intelligence and it’s probably more seamless and more timely and allows us to be more focused in targeting these people.”

Tod said the goal of the initiative is to put more criminals in jail and to reduce the number of property crimes that citizens are being victimized by. “It will also have an impact on the drug trade and other criminal activity. Through this initiative we hope to make all of the communities safer.” In addition, the Red Deer RCMP continues to warn residents about the dangers of leaving their vehicles running unattended. “The signiﬁcant number of the vehicles that are being stolen speciﬁcally in the City of Red Deer have all been left running and unattended,” said Tod. “It is a preventable offence so we need to continue to get that message out. If citizens would not leave their vehicles running and unattended there would be a considerable decrease in the theft of vehicles.” He added these types of instances are easy targets for criminals. “It takes 30 seconds for them to steal your car if it’s left running and unattended and criminals are watching for that. It gives them wheels now to go out and commit other crimes a lot faster, then dump that vehicle in another jurisdiction after committing a crime.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Seven week trial for Brian Malley begins BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A seven-week jury trial for a Central Alberta man accused of murder began in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday. Brian Malley, 57, is charged with first-degree murder, causing an explosion of an explosive substance likely to cause serious bodily harm, death or serious damage to property and sending or delivering to a person an explosive device in relation to the death of Victoria Shachtay in 2011. In court on Monday, Malley pleaded not guilty to the charges. The charges stem after an explosion occurred inside Shachtay’s Innisfail residence in November 2011. The incident occurred after a package was delivered to the home which RCMP confirmed was the source of the explosion. Malley was arrested in Red Deer on May 25th, 2012. Shachtay, 23, was disabled and in a wheelchair from a car collision that happened in 2004. She was also a single mother to a then sevenyear-old girl. RCMP have confirmed Malley, who had worked as a municipal police officer in Alberta more than 30 years ago, had known Shachtay for a number of years and acted as her financial adviser. Crown Prosecutor Anders Quist and defense lawyer Bob Aloneissi gave their opening addresses to the 13-person jury on Monday. Quist told the court that Shachtay was a young, single mother and someone

built a gun-powdered pipe bomb, put it into a Christmas box, wrote Shachtay’s name on a piece of paper, taped it to the box and placed it on the doorstep of her Innisfail home. “When Victoria lifted the lid, it exploded and Victoria was instantly killed,” he said. “There was DNA found on the scrap piece of paper that was taped to a piece of cardboard that was consistent with Brian Malley,” he added. Quist said over the course of the trial the crown intends to call witnesses who will testify that Malley purchased items needed to make the pipe bomb which killed Shachtay – one of those purchases being made the day before Shachtay’s death. He added he will also call witnesses who found the materials used to make a pipe bomb in Malley’s residence. Quist said after her accident in 2004, Shachtay received a $575,000 settlement and Malley helped her invest it. All of that money was gone in four years. Quist also said after the settlement money was gone, Malley supported Shachtay from his own personal accounts to the tune of $44,000. “Our theory is that Mr. Malley killed her to cut his losses.” Aloneissi said the evidence the defense will produce will raise reasonable doubt that Malley was involved in the murder of Shachtay. “Those closest to Victoria Shachtay will raise reasonable doubt that Brian Malley did this,” he said. “This is no ordinary mur-

der but an eventual act of hate for Miss Shachtay or her family members. “If you look at the puzzle you’ll see that there are missing pieces. A spoiler alert – the DNA that will be called into question in this case is not black and white.” Aloneissi said the defense will also provide evidence around the dynamic of Shachtay and her family, adding that Shachtay was

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the economy in 2008 also contributed to the loss of investments quickly. “The murder had nothing to do with ﬁnances. “We will provide evidence that Brian Malley is a normal person with no addictions and no mental health issues. “He did not have any reason to kill Victoria Shachtay.” Meanwhile, Justice Kirk Sisson told the eight wom-

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on TUESDAY, February 3, 2015, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaw.

AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW 2006/6 BYLAW NO. 2015/2.01 to redesignate a 2.98-acre area of Lots 2 and 3 of Block 1, Plan 112-2449 within NE 33-36-27-4 from Public Utility District “PU” to Agricultural District “Ag” as indicated below. NE33-36-27-W4

The public may inspect: - a copy of the amending Bylaw No. 2014/2.01 - 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. NOTICE is hereby given that at a joint Red Deer County / City of Red Deer Council meeting to be held on MONDAY, January 26, 2015, the Council of Red Deer County will consider BYLAW NO. 2014/28 to amend Bylaw No. 2007/29, the Red Deer County and City of Red Deer Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). Bylaw No. 2014/28 – A bylaw to amend the Red Deer County and City of Red Deer Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). The minor amendments being proposed are as follows: 1.

Section 3.4, Long Range Planning, to clarify the application process for private applications for new area structure plans, amendments to existing plans and redesignations; and to clarify the process for Red Deer County to initiate amendments to bring existing plans into conformance with legislation;

Section 3.7, Communication, to clarify some of the wording that deﬁnes the role of the City and County Joint Administrations committee, and

Section 3.8, Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (ISDAB), to add policy to deal with quorum and chairman appointments in unforeseen circumstances.

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A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of proposed amending BYLAW NO. 2014/28 WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015, at 4 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Cascades West Room of the iHotel, 6500 – 67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanships of the County Mayor and the City Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed amendments. 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 this 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 amending BYLAW No. 2014/28 - a copy of the Red Deer County & City of Red Deer IDP 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

The property is located approximately 2.5 miles east of the Town of Penhold, east of Hwy 2 and South of Hwy 42. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to facilitate the transfer of these lands to the adjacent property.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS

The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to “Ag” and “PU” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6.

On the 20th day of January, 2015, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions denying the following application:

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaw WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRURY 3, 2015, 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.

Discretionary Use North of INNISFAIL 1. B. Minta – Home Business Major (U-Haul Rental business) on Pt NW 11-36-28-4. 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: January 21, 2015.

ARENS TRIAL SET FOR TODAY The trial of Rodney Arens, 36, of Red Deer is expected to get underway at the City’s provincial courthouse today. Arens faces charges stemming from a 2013 incident including impaired care or control of a motor vehicle, obstructing an ofﬁcer and resisting arrest, failing to comply with conditions and drug related charges. On Dec. 21st, 2013 Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver. Upon locating the parked and running vehicle, police located the driver, slumped over the steering wheel. After waking and speaking to him, he was arrested for impaired care or control of a motor vehicle. Police have said after a search they located cash and crack cocaine and a small amount of marijuana. Meanwhile, Arens is serving the nearly six-year sentence that was handed down to him last year after a fatal collision caused a 13-year-old boy to lose his life in 2010. Arens received a sentence of ﬁve years and six months in prison in June. He was given credit for 185 days for time served before and during the trial. His sentence also included a driving prohibition for 10 years. Arens was found guilty of impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and breach of recognizance. He was also charged with three charges of refusing to provide a breathalyzer sample. During the trial, the crown issued a stay of proceedings in regards to those three charges. Those charges were dropped. The charges stem from 2010 when police said Anouluck ‘Jeffrey’ Chanminaraj, 13, was riding in a Honda Civic with his then 18-yearold brother Jamie and 20-year-old sister Stephanie, who was driving, at about 11 p.m. on Canada Day when a Dodge Ram pick-up truck crashed into the passenger side of the car. Jeffrey was pronounced dead on the scene. The Alberta Court of Appeal has agreed to review the sentence. The appeal will be heard in Calgary on Sept. 9th.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

OPINION Stamping out smokes National Non-Smoking Week began Jan. 18th and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is encouraging Albertans to keep their homes and vehicles smokefree. Of course, this isn’t a new message and over the past several years we’ve seen the elimination of smoking in most public establishments. Many people don’t even smoke in their own homes or vehicles anymore – the anti-smoking tidal wave faced little resistance and it’s almost unimaginable how pervasive smoking in public places once was not that long ago. So while recognizing that the majority of Albertans do take action to prevent and reduce tobacco use, AHS’ National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) efforts – which feature Albertans making smokefree choices – serve to further normalize the choice to be tobacco-free, emphasizing the importance of smoke-free homes and vehicles. According to an AHS press release, 7,000 chemicals, including 69 known to cause cancer, are contained in tobacco smoke. And obviously, environments that are not smoke-free expose people to these chemicals via second-hand smoke. Unfortunately, many don’t have a choice but to breathe it in - infants and young children are particularly at risk from the toxins in this smoke because their bodies are developing. “While the majority of Albertans do choose smoke-free environments, unfortunately, the minority of Albertans who don’t choose to keep their environment smoke free remain at very real risk of consequences,” says Dr. Ifeoma Achebe, Cen-

tral Zone Medical Officer of Health. “Second-hand smoke can cause serious respiratory infections, like bronchitis and pneumonia. It can also result in more frequent ear infections and increased respiratory symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, which can make asthma attacks more severe.” Infants and children are also very sensitive to third-hand smoke exposure, which builds up on surfaces in a home or vehicle, including furniture, clothing, drapes and carpets, where it can last for months. Achebe pointed out that infants and young children breathe near, crawl on, play on, touch, and even taste these surfaces, not knowing that they’re contaminated with third-hand smoke. And just clearing the air temporarily doesn’t cut it. She noted that opening windows may get rid of the smell but it won’t remove the chemicals from the air or from surfaces. In addition to the health risks associated with second- and third-hand smoke exposure, there is also potential concern related to the vapour from ecigarettes. While more research is needed into the safety of e-cigarettes, some research has already found toxins contained in the vapour produced by some e-cigarettes. These toxins can increase the risks of inflammation and constriction in the lungs and airways. Hopefully, those who made a New Year’s resolution to stamp out smoking can find success in their efforts to just quit altogether. To that end, AHS’ Tobacco Reduction Program has resources available at www.albertaquits.ca.

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Let’s be clear. A consumption tax in Alberta makes sense if it is revenue neutral, where the government receives the same amount of money despite any changes to the tax system. Absent that critical caveat, higher and newer taxes would simply impede Alberta’s opportunity-based economy and culture. It would also mean that politicians, at this critical moment, chose to avoid the difficult dissection of how the province arrived at its fiscal predicament. The numbers reveal how government spending remains fundamental to any discussion about Alberta’s red ink. Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute and author of The Rhetoric and the Reality of Alberta’s Deficits in the 1980s, 1990s, and Now. His column is distributed through Troy Media. 2010

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City council passes $330.6 million operating budget Red Deer residents to see 3.77% tax increase on the municipal side BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express After seven days of deliberation, City council approved the 2015 operating budget with a recommended 3.77% tax increase. The operating budget totals $330.6 million. “This budget focuses on building our core infrastructure and delivering services to our residents, all while maintaining quality of life,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “We made key investments in core services such as policing, emergency response, snow and ice control, transit and other road infrastructure, which the community has identiﬁed as priorities for council,” she added. The City requires a 3.77% increase in overall municipal tax revenue to fund the approved budget. For a home with an average assessment value change, which is assessed at $325,000 for the 2015 tax year, this equates to an increase of $70.13 for the year 2015, or $5.84 per month. The new tax rate will be set later this spring. That tax rate will then be combined with the education tax rate to help determine how much property tax residents will pay. An assessed property value is multiplied by the property tax rate to determine a resident’s property tax bill. “City council demon-

strated its commitment to invest in core services and plan for the future of our City, all while acknowledging our current and changing economic reality,” said Veer. “This budget is highly responsive to priorities identified by our citizens and aligns with the strategic direction of City council with the most cost savings and efficiencies in the base budget. “It allows us to plan for the short term but enables us to respond to issues and changing priorities as they arise. “When you look at the actual operational component, we often hear from our public that they would like to move the community forward but they want to see operational increases in line with cost of living. I can genuinely say that our administration has endeavored to do that.” City council approved a 1% capital savings investment fund to ensure it is able to fund growth and amenities the community wants and needs in the future. Substantial corporate cost savings and efficiencies were incorporated into this year’s budget, City officials said. “By council’s approval of this we are building for growth. It takes a reasonable first step in a response to our need to plan for the future without presuming excessive financial pres-

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sary to do so in order to respond to our changing community and our changing economic climate.” Some of the items approved in this year’s operating budget include $80,000 for downtown initiatives which includes the Ross Street Patio. The RCMP and City ﬁre department will see an increase in employees.

Council approved six new RCMP officers and three municipal support at a cost of $559,650. Also approved was 10 new firemedics for a total of $877,165. Other key budget items include financial investment in the Red Deer Regional Airport and the Red Deer Public Library as well.

“The items put forward in this year’s operating budget invest in core programs and services that make Red Deer such a great community,” said City Manager Craig Curtis. “The investments made represent the delivery of quality services for Red Deerians today, and in the future.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Local finalists named for Hawaii trip BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express While their stories may be different, three of the 10 finalists for the free Hawaii trip giveaway have a few things in common - they possess immense selflessness, unconditional love and an abundance of care and compassion, as well as they live in Central Alberta. The three local finalists include Brian Thomson and Tom Raba residing in Red Deer, and Brandy Forgeron in Lacombe. They were chosen by Cody and Eva Borek out of Castor who are giving away a free trip they won to Hawaii to the most loving person in Central Alberta. Forgeron’s aunt nominated her based on the compassionate life she lives and after her first nomination hun-

dreds began to ﬂow through the giveaway’s facebook page. Forgeron has spent her life giving to anyone who reaches out to her, and has become known in the community as someone who people can reach out to for support. Along with her husband and her three biological children, they have also adopted two children, to which she said she never even thought twice about doing. Her work as a photographer has shown her compassion through the documentation of several individuals’ battles with cancer and their journey through chemotherapy. “A hard time is always going to be a hard time, but if I can be a ‘pick-me-up’ to anyone then that’s a nice thing,” said Forgeron who is often times written to on facebook by people reaching out to her for support. Thomson, who has been a pastor for over 30 years splits

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A look at arts and culture in Red Deer Red Deer, for many years, was considered a quiet prairie town. However, that appearance has sometimes given people the wrong impression about the vibrancy of Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arts and culture community. In 1892, a year after the townsite of Red Deer was created, the Blue Ribbon Society was organizing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;entertainmentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Wilkins Hall on Ross Street. By 1893-94, although the hamlet had a population of less than 150, there were three local theatrical companies - the Red Deer Dramatic Society, the Red Deer Amateur Comedy Company and the Burnt Cork Dramatic Society. All three groups were ďŹ nancial successes. In 1903, Amos Purdy built an opera house on the upper ďŹ&#x201A;oor of a business block he constructed on the east side of Gaetz Avenue, south of Mann (49th) St. The Red Deer Dramatic Society staged the ďŹ rst play, The Circus Girl. An impressive number of plays, minstrel acts, vaudeville shows, concerts, musicales and other performances followed. After the opera house opened, Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst symphony orchestra was formed. While this group ran into difďŹ culties, a new symphony orchestra was organized to replace it in November 1906. On Dec. 20th, 1907, disas-

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bished facility provided silent movies, Red Deer Choral Society concerts, Red Deer Dramatic Society plays and Pantages travelling vaudeville shows. In 1926, the 485 seat Crescent Theatre was constructed to replace the Rex. The Elks Boys Band held Saturday night concerts there. In 1929, sound equipment was installed in the Crescent and Red Deer got its ďŹ rst â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;talkieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; movies.

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fyi EVENTS The WildRose Harmonizers will have quartets available to deliver Singing Valentines throughout the community on Feb. 13th and Feb. 14th. Four men will appear at the home or workplace of your recipient to deliver two love songs in harmony along with a rose and a picture of the occasion. Cost is $40 in Red Deer or $45 for out of town. Ten dollars of each valentine delivery will be donated to the Normandeau School (Red Deer) music program for the purchase of band instruments. For information or booking contact Fran at 403-347-0436 or Ralph at 403347-9852. Please order early as bookings are limited. Requests must be received by Feb. 12th.

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the executive director of the Red Deer Regional Regiona Hospital Centre. The topic is ‘An Update on the Red Deer Regional Hospital’. There is also a $3 charge. For more information, call Shirley Thomas at 403-343-0767. Town & Country Dance Lessons 1) 7 p.m. A Step Above Basics. 2) 8 p.m. Basics Social Dance (Foxtrot, Polka, Two-Step, Waltz) Tuesday evenings Feb. 3rd to March 10th. BowerKin Community Centre - 85 Boyce St. Pre-register at 403-7283333 or 403-391-3016 or email townandcountrydance@ airenet.com. $35 per person. Parkinson Alberta Education and Support Groups - Parkinson

dahlia tubers and glad corms. Come and join us! For further information, contact Larry Quintilio at 403-346-8401 or email larryquintilio@gmail.com. The public is most welcome to come and learn about growing dahlias and glads from some of the top growers in Alberta. If your New Year’s resolution was to improve your health, then the launch of the Better Choices, Better Health®-Online program might be for you. This free workshop is designed to teach self-management skills to those living with chronic disease so they can feel better and live a healthier life. The online version of this program will help improve access to all Albertans, includ-

to 9 p.m. with dance to follow. Door prizes. Adults: $20 advance sales, $25 at the door. Fiddlers and pre-school – FREE. Sponsored by the Spruce View and District Lions. More information, tickets or ﬁddlers pre-register by calling Darwin at 403 9862004 or Neil at 403 728-3798. Tickets for the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off 2015 on March 20th are available. Tickets are $200, $300 and $400 and are available from Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre at 4826 - 47 Street or by phoning 403-3402606. For more information, visit celebritydanceoff.ca. Yoga continues Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Centre for Spiritual

Central Alberta Historical Society Meeting runs Jan. 21st at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Museum 4525 47A Ave. Topic: History of Lindsay Thurber High School. Speaker: Paul Gowans. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Faye 403-343-1881. Red Deer Arts Council holding first Arts and Craft (Beer) Fundraiser. Red Deer Arts Council is pleased to announce their first fundraiser, Jan. 31st at Festival Hall. The ‘Arts and Craft (Beer)’ event will feature samples of craft beer and gourmet appetizers, all included in the ticket price, served in an artistic atmosphere that features live music, visual artists creating works on site, and a special short presentation by the Arts Council’s first Emerging Artist Award winner, Alysse Bowd. A unique artsand-culture-themed auction will feature special ‘experiential’ auction items, allowing the top bidders to experience the creative process. The auctions will be interspersed with a night of dancing with St. James’ Gate, with craft beer and wine available at the cash bar. Tickets are available through the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre. The Central Alberta Council on Aging has a general meeting at the Golden Circle on Feb. 3rd at 9 a.m. with guest speaker Alan Sinclair, who is

es 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. Travel Memories runs Feb. 4th from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Snell Auditorium. Imagine! Cycling across the Netherlands and Belgium in 2013 and France in 2014, visiting libraries of all shapes and sizes and raising awareness of the importance of libraries in today’s society. Listen to our presenter and share your own travel adventures, while enjoying coffee or tea with us. If you plan to bring a group, or for more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100. Central Music Festival Society annual general meeting is set for Jan. 31st at 7 p.m. at The Elks Lodge, (6315 Horn St.)

Alberta offers groups for persons with Parkinson Disease, family members & caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills & Castor.Information 403-3464463.www.parkinsonalberta.ca. The Golden Circle is celebrating Russia on Jan. 23rd and Jan. 24th. Join us for dinner followed by entertainment by Rendez-Vouz Music from Calgary. Tickets for either night are on sale at the front desk. Cost is $30 for members or $40 for non-members. For more information call 403-343-6074. A meeting of the Alberta Dahlia & Gladiolus Society is planned for Jan. 25th at 2 p.m. at the Eastview Estates Community Centre, 120 Ellenwood Dr. This meeting will include a slide show of the top 50 dahlias, information on soil preparation for spring planting and information on ordering

ing those in rural and remote areas of the province, those with medical conditions that prevent them from getting out, and those who can’t access transportation. Led by trained volunteers, many with health conditions themselves, Better Choices, Better Health®-Online helps participants set goals and make a step-by-step action plan towards feeling better. To register, visit: https://betterchoicesbetterhealth.ca/online/. For information on both the online and in-person workshops visit: www.albertahealthservices.ca/bcbh.asp. The Potter’s Clay Quartet performs at the Living Stones Church Seniors Luncheon & Concert. Jan. 28 11:30 –1:30 p.m. $8 pay at the door. The 10th Annual Spruce View Old Time Fiddle Jamboree and Dance runs Jan. 31st at the Spruce View Community Hall. Beef on a bun supper at 5:30 p.m; ﬁddlers 7

Living, and Saturdays at 10 a.m. $10/session. On Jan. 25th, enjoy guest speaker, Rev. Doug Craig. On Jan. 23rd at 7 p.m. check out the women’s group Wise Women Sharing which meets with practitioner Juliette Simoneau Moore. On Jan. 28 there is bingo, and we need your help. Can you give an evening of your time in support of our Centre? To volunteer, contact Juliette, 403 358-0098 or jsmoore@hotmail. ca or Susan, 403 877-1417, susan.oconnor@hotmail.com Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper takes place at Blackfalds United Church on Feb. 17th from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and get your ﬁll of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Adults $7, 6-12 years $4 and under ﬁve are free. Please check our website at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 for more information. Scottish Country Dancing has class-

A meeting of the Alberta Dahlia & Gladiolus Society is planned for Jan. 25th at 2 p.m. at the Eastview Estates Community Centre, 120 Ellenwood Drive. This meeting will include a slide show of the top 50 dahlias, information on soil preparation for spring planting , and information on ordering dahlia tubers and glad corms. Come and join us! For further information contact Larry Quintilio at 403-346-8401 or email larryquintilio@gmail.com. The Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is holding their monthly meeting on Jan. 28th at 7 p.m. at L.D.S. church (3002 47 Ave). Guest speaker Allan Cameron will be discussing Veterans Voice of Canada. Website http://vetvoicecan.org. Guests welcome. Phone Betty 403-347-6351. TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – we meet every Monday in the basement of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Weigh-in occurs between 6 and 6:45 p.m., program starts from 7 to 8 p.m. Drop in for a free evening or call Sharon at 403-309-2395 (evenings).

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Council gives first reading for relocation of fire station BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express City council gave first reading this week to amend the East Hill Major Area Structure Plan to relocate Fire Station #3. “This change is needed in order to serve the needs of our growing City and ensure we are meeting provincially legislated standards that require us to respond to a call within 10 minutes, 90 per cent of the time,” said Emily Damberger, senior planner. “Multiple locations were considered for the new facility as part of an in depth review process. The 30 Avenue and Lees Street location was deemed the best option.” The station, currently located on 32 Street, would continue to be used as a dispatch centre and administrative office. Under provincial legislation, the City is required to meet the High Intensity Residential Fire (HIRF) standards, which states that residential fires must be responded to with-

in 10 minutes, 90% of the time. Currently at the 30 Avenue and Lees Street location, there is a dry storm water management pond and a baseball diamond. The storm water pond will be reconﬁgured to ensure it will manage stormwater as intended, and the ball diamond will be relocated to an alternate location that is still to be determined. “Although there are some costs that will be incurred due to the revisions to the storm water pond and the relocation of the ball diamond that may not have been necessary at other sites identiﬁed throughout the process, we had to consider costs versus compliance with the standards we are obligated to meet,” Damberger said. “We met with user groups and received feedback from local area residents throughout our public consultation phase, there were some concerns that arose which will be minimized throughout the development process.” During the process of

pinpointing the best location for the station, consultants took into consideration several factors including the cost of land, the impact on the community and existing infrastructure and the location that would serve the majority of the population. Factors such as on-street parking, siren noise and trafﬁc congestion were raised during public consultation as well. These concerns will be considered as the site is developed, in an effort to minimize the impact on local area residents, Collicutt Centre visitors and the adjacent high schools, she said. Council supported ﬁrst reading with the exception of Councillor Buck Buchanan, who doesn’t agree with the relocation site. Moving forward, there will be other phases to the process before the station can be built, and there will be more opportunities for public input on the relocation in the coming year. editor@reddeerexpress.com

Alzheimer awareness targets women Did you know that women represent 72% of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease? The Alzheimer Society is promoting a nationwide campaign called the 72%. It aims to inform women in their 40s and older about the signs of Alzheimer’s disease and how the Alzheimer Society can help. Women live longer than men and age is a signiﬁcant risk factor. That’s why there are more women living with Alzheimer’s disease than men. Yet the impact on women is twofold. They also account for 70% of family caregivers, which takes a tremendous toll on these women who eventually provide round-the-clock care.

The burden is especially high for women raising families and holding down jobs. Dr. David Westaway, president, Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, says, “I am honored to be part of an organization that is present for individuals and families as they live with this disease. Ongoing research is providing hope, while advocacy, education, and support are provided to those we serve.” Warning signs are critical. Early diagnosis allows for treatment and support so people can live as well as possible and start planning for their future needs. Visit www.alzheimer.ca/the72percent and learn the warning signs. -Weber

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Annual STARS lottery is officially underway BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express STARS officially launched its 2015 home lottery last week, a lottery that generates nearly onethird of the entire organization’s income. As a non-profit agency, STARS relies on fundraising and community support to be able to provide emergency services. The STARS helicopters offer service in three provinces – Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta, with select service out to

British Columbia. “Fundraising is absolutely critical to the success of STARS. It fundamentally pays for a third of the operations across three bases and without it, we would be hard-pressed in even the best of times to be able to run all three bases,” said STARS board of directors member Rod Kennedy. “This community has a substantial history of success in doing things like this home lottery and STARS has been the benefactor for many years.” The available Red Deer

dream home is a $900,000, 3,550 sq. ft. bi-level home in the newly developed area of Laredo. Three other dream homes are available as well, for the locations of Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge. Some of the prizes include $100,000 cash, a 2015 Audi S3 Sedan with a trip to Italy and $10,000 to spend on the trip, a ﬁfth-wheel trailer, 435 cash prizes, 30 jewellery prizes, 185 camping prizes, cameras, outdoor equipment and over 1,000 electronic prizes. Vacation packages are also

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“FUNDRAISING IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF STARS. IT FUNDAMENTALLY PAYS FOR A THIRD OF THE OPERATIONS ACROSS THREE BASES AND WITHOUT IT, WE WOULD BE HARD-PRESSED IN EVEN THE BEST OF TIMES TO BE ABLE TO RUN ALL THREE BASES.” ROD KENNEDY The launch was graced with the presence of a family impacted by the STARS treatment. Olivia Ramsbottom was only a day old when she had to be ﬂown from the Drumheller hospital and taken to Calgary. Her mother, Naomi, said that the care and attention delivered by STARS not only saved her daughter’s

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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RCMP SEARCH FOR SUSPECT IN ROBBERY

RCMP are searching for a man who robbed the Scotiabank at 6704 50 Ave. shortly before 2:45 p.m. on Monday. The suspect entered the bank and demanded money from an employee. No weapon was produced during this robbery and no one was injured. As the suspect left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money, a dye pack inserted into the money deployed; RCMP believe the suspect’s hands, and possibly his face, will be stained with red dye as a result. The man drove away in a black Nissan truck and was last seen driving southbound on 50 Avenue. RCMP are ac-

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tively searching for the suspect. The suspect is described as Caucasian with a medium height and medium build. He had short hair, brown moustache and beard and was wearing a brown or black cap Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying this suspect is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

WARRANT ISSUED FOR BRENT CAMERON Red Deer RCMP are searching for 26-year-old Brent Robert Cameron after

he failed to appear in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer on Jan. 16th for the ﬁnal day of a three-day trial. A Court of Queen’s Bench warrant was issued by the presiding judge. Cameron was in court facing charges related to the death of 18-year-old Paul Bertin after a fatal pedestrian-vehicle collision on Oct. 6th, 2012. Cameron turned himself in to RCMP the next day and was charged with failing to remain at the scene of a fatal collision and mischief for reporting his vehicle stolen after the collision. Cameron is originally from St. John’s, New Brunswick, and police believe he may have left Alberta and returned to New Brunswick.

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RCMP INVESTIGATE ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE Red Deer RCMP are investigating a home invasion and attempted homicide that resulted in a 32-year-old Red Deer man receiving a gunshot wound. At 1 a.m. on Jan. 15th, RCMP were called to an apartment building at 47 Ave. and 55 St. in downtown Red Deer to assist EMS responders as they treated the victim. RCMP have conﬁrmed that this was a targeted attack and the public is not at risk. Several suspects have been identiﬁed and police are actively searching for them. The victim’s injury is not believed to be life threatening and he remains in hospital in stable condition. Police are looking for witnesses to this incident. Anyone with information that may assist police in their investigation is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-3435575.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com.

RCMP WARN PEOPLE TO PROTECT THEIR MAIL Since Christmas, Red Deer RCMP have received at least ﬁve new reports of community and apartment mailboxes being broken into across the community; police would like to reiterate their warning to residents to check their mail regularly and to be alert to what may be missing. If a mailbox has been broken into, residents are asked to report the crime to Canada Post as well as Red Deer RCMP. Theft of mail is a Criminal Code violation (S. 356) that carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. Police offer tips to help citizens protect their identity. They include, knowing when credit card, ﬁnancial statements and bills are due. If they don’t arrive when they are supposed to, call the company – an identity thief may have changed the billing address; paying attention to credit card expiry dates. If the replacement card doesn’t arrive when expected, residents should call their credit card company. Someone may have taken the new card from a mailbox or changed the mailing address. Police also encourage res-

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RCMP do not believe Cameron poses a danger to the public, but citizens are advised not to approach him if he is seen. Instead, contact Red Deer RCMP immediately at 403-343-5575 or report to your local detachment if you see him in another province. Cameron is described as Caucasian, 6’ tall, 180 – 190 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes.

idents to buy a shredder and use it. Shred anything with personal or financial information such as credit card receipts, copies of credit applications, insurance forms, cheques, financial statements and old income tax returns; cut up expired and unused credit and debit cards. The card may have expired but the number may still be valid and could be used to make purchases. Residents should also arrange for a trusted neighbour to pick up mail if they are going to be away. Citizens can also go to the local post office (identification is required) and ask Canada Post to hold mail. Residents are also encouraged to lock household mailboxes if possible and to be careful what identification they provide and to whom, especially main identity documents – birth certificate, driver’s licence or social insurance numbers. These documents can be used to produce other ID and gain access to more of your personal and financial information. If you have information about the person or people responsible for these or other mail thefts, call the Red Deer RCMP at 403-3435575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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CITY BRIEFS OPEN HOUSE FOR AREA STRUCTURE PLAN Residents are invited to attend an open house on Jan. 27th to preview and provide feedback on a proposed industrial area structure plan in Queens Business Park. The area is south of Hwy. 11A and west of Range Road 281. The proposed plan covers two quarter sections of land, approximately 125.8 hectares. The open house runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the G.H. Dawe

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Community Centre – Activity Room #2 (56 Holt St.) The proposed Queens Business Park NE 35 & SE 35 Industrial Area Structure Plan will enable future rezoning, subdivision and development to proceed in this area and it will help broaden the inventory of industrial lands available for development in the City. The plan will encompass primarily light industrial development along with an Eco Industrial Park. Participants of the open

house will have the opportunity to review, ask questions, and provide comments on the plan. All feedback received will be incorporated into a report provided to the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) and City council, in their consideration of this project for approval in the following months. If you would like to attend the open house and are unable to use regular transportation, Red Deer Transit’s Action Bus offers transportation services to citizens of

Red Deer with special needs. For more information, or to register for this service, phone 403-309-8400.

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AWARENESS FOR ALZHEIMER’S Early Onset Dementia Alberta (EODA) has been formed and is a committee of caregivers from Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red Deer. Ofﬁcials are determined to advocate for their partners and families, as well as pave the way for those who follow. The Early Onset Dementia Alberta (EODA) group is working with the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (ASANT) www.alzheimer.ab.ca to raise awareness about the number of people affected. Organizers are encouraging people who have family members, extended family members, friends or even acquaintances who have struggled with dementia to install a blue light bulb in the front outside light ﬁxture of their home or business. ‘Blue Light Night’ runs through to Jan 25th. For people involved with or even suspecting early signs of dementia these support groups are one of the most comforting and informative sources available. For more information about the campaign, contact Larry Quintilio at lquintilioeoda@gmail.com or call 403-346-8401.

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GETTING READY – Local professional artist Susan Woolgar adjusts one of her paintings as she displays her work in the Viewpoint Gallery, located in the Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express Cultural Services Centre building. place is about the artists. We don’t have a new or fancy facility, but people are really comfortable here.” The gallery isn’t the only artistic space within the facility. There is a major art studio that houses a ceramic kiln, painting supplies, carving tools and more. This space is utilized mostly for youth and children’s camps and classes. There is also a dance studio and a music studio that are utilized for community lessons and classes. The Cultural Services Centre

also facilitates a program that provides funding for arts and culture events in the community. According to the City web site, the Fee for Service program offers grants for non-for-proﬁts and cultural organizations that demonstrate a need for ﬁnancial support. “The Fee for Service program is really big for our arts community because that is a way for our City to show support to arts and culture,” said Tara O’Donnell, culture superintendent. Cultural Services Centre staff

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are able to help citizens navigate the application process for grants such as these as well as offer guidance to people wishing to apply for festival grants or who have questions regarding the public art reserve. “I think one of the nicest things about this place is we have an open gallery and are open Monday to Friday. People can just stop in and inquire about classes and take a look at that gallery. It’s a pretty non-threatening environment. There is always something going on here between classes or the

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gallery,” O’Donnell said. “One of our biggest challenges is that we are a free standing building that is out of the downtown core. I want people to feel comfortable stopping in here when they aren’t sure about our programs or services.” Along with managing the Viewpoint Gallery, Cultural Services can also offer assistance for citizens to organize events, create budgets and applications for artistic, cultural or heritageoriented events. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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The City’s Cultural Services Centre has a lot to offer the community from art and dance classes to an open and free gallery that features local artists. The Viewpoint Gallery is located within the Cultural Services building and is currently showing art from three local professional artists whose work ranges from glass and ceramics to acrylic paintings. Every couple of months, new art is brought in that is free to view and also open for purchase. “Our gallery is a collection of professional, established artists showing their work. The work is for sale, but it’s more of a showcase that displays the level of art in Red Deer,” said Community and Program Facilitator Jo de Beaudrap, who helps organize artists for the Viewpoint Gallery. “Last year we put out a call to the community inviting new artists to apply to have their work displayed here. That way we identiﬁed a few more artists and got some people who were interested in joining our collective of artists that exhibit work in this space.” The gallery is unique because it is a City-owned space but unlike regular public galleries, the work is for sale. de Beaudrap explained most public galleries do not carry the intention to sell art but are more of a place to display. “The City has an interest in supporting this level of activity. There is a public gallery at the Museum and Art Gallery but there are very few commercial galleries. There is a Corridor Community Gallery at the Rec Centre, which like our gallery, is meant to show art by artists whose work is professional and out-of-the-box,” de Beaudrap said. “We love this space for local professional galleries that supply space for that level of art. This

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Nominations Now Open Red Deer College is now accepting nominations for the awards that are presented annually at RDC’s Convocation:

G.H. Dawe Memorial Award of Excellence This memorial award is presented by RDC to a community member who best exemplifies the values of Mr. George Harold Dawe (1910-1999), cofounder of RDC and first administrative officer. The recipient will have demonstrated excellence in the characteristics of the late Harold Dawe, including: • Commitment to the community, education and student success • Prominent leadership in the community • Personal warmth and generosity coupled with high integrity and ethical standards • Keen vision and appreciation for RDC

There’s a constant stream of twists and turns in Central Alberta Theatre’s latest dinner theatre production Deadly Murder, which runs at the North Hill Quality Inn through to Feb. 7th. Nominated for a 2008 Edgar Award, Deadly Murder, penned by David Foley, follows a woman by the name of Camille Dargus – a New York jewellery designer with a roster of high-end clients, a loft apartment in Soho and a penchant for younger guys. One night, at a function, she picks up Billy, one of the waiters, and brings him home. But there’s more to Billy than meets the eye, and before long she’s summoned her security guard, Ted, to get him out of her apartment. Nicole Orr plays the part of Camille; Jason Steele is playing Billy and Perry Mill stars as Ted. And so begins a ‘game of cat-and-mouse involving a mysterious jewel, reversals, crosses and double-crosses, murder and a journey into the past that Camille has tried to leave behind.’ First off, it’s vital to point out what a tremendous cast this really is. Orr is perfect as Camille, nailing every single emotion this woman experiences through this deeply harrowing experience. Orr, who has appeared in several CAT shows over the years, continues to prove what a gifted actor she really is, adept at snappy comedy as well as briskly-paced suspense and drama. Mill is also excellent as Ted – a character who has a whole lot more going on

in his world than what might ﬁrst be suspected. Ted is a kind of ‘everyman’ – or so we think. Mill brings it all together with a consistent and convincing performance. Finally, hats off to Steele in his portrayal of Billy. Steele stepped in virtually at the last minute for the part when the previously cast actor backed out. He is terriﬁc – it’s really hard to believe he came onboard late in the process, as he is so well-suited to the part. Billy is a complex character – and as the play unfolds his traits really begin to surface. Again, Steele goes above and beyond in capturing what this character is all about. Kudos to director Sherry Ainscough as well, as it’s clear she has deftly guided her cast through the process with a precision and dedication that shines through at every turn. The story begins on a steady note, but the tension and plot quickly escalate as the secrets come spilling out. Ainscough’s vision for the production is spot-on – there really isn’t a weak spot to be found. Originally titled If/Then, Ainscough has noted that the sense of not really being able to predict what’s coming is at the heart of the show and really keeps things interesting. Ainscough also said part of what also contributes to the play’s appeal is the style of playwright Foley. The script has indeed been carefully crafted – it’s smart and stylish and clips along at a brilliant and even, at times, breathless pace. For ticket information, check out www. blackknightinn.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

In the nomination package, please include the nominee’s name, address and telephone number. A cover letter expressing your reasons for nominating the individual which includes a description of his or her achievements, along with three letters of support, should also be provided to the G.H. Dawe Selection Committee at Red Deer College. Each nomination is considered by the Selection Committee for three consecutive years. Nominations are reviewed annually and the recipients will be honoured at the RDC Convocation Ceremony on June 5, 2015. Nominations should be forwarded to: G.H. Dawe Selection Committee, Red Deer College P.O. Box 5005, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5H5 Attn: Elaine Vandale, Executive Director, Board & Corporate Relations Phone: 403.342.3259 | Fax: 403.341.4899 | Email: elaine.vandale@rdc.ab.ca

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Alumni Legacy Award The Alumni Legacy Award was established by the Alumni Association as a posthumous recognition to recognize an individual alumnus’ contribution to the community. Nomination forms for both the Distinguished Alumnus & Alumni Legacy awards are available at: Alumni Legacy: www.rdc.ab.ca/legacy Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award: www.rdc.ab.ca/distinguished-alumni

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Rules for kids - healthy habits start young Obesity rates are on the rise among children, and the facts are clear - overweight kids are more likely to become overweight adults. While a small percentage of obese children are overweight due to a medical or genetic condition, the majority have been raised eating too much of the wrong types of foods, while living an inactive lifestyle. Attitudes toward food and nutrition start at an early age. By your words and actions, you set the stage for the eating habits your kids will carry into adulthood. What rules should you make in your home regarding food? Given the choice between soda and water or a snack cake and apple, what do you think a child would choose? Chances are, a child would choose unhealthy options the majority of the time. So make it a rule in your home to keep the junk food out. Fill your refrigerator with a variety of healthy snacks and meal ingredients so your kids don’t have to choose be-

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WHEELER tween the good and the bad. Kids begging for another cookie and parents constantly saying ‘no’ is not a fun situation. You don’t want to be the mean parent always on pantry patrol. Let your kids make their own healthy choices by leaving the junk food at the store. A few treats now and then are a smart idea, too, but every day is too often. A meal schedule doesn’t mean you have to eat at the same times each day, but it does mean each meal is important. Our bodies and metabolism function best when they know what to expect. Your kids may be cranky in the morning and running late for school, but don’t let them skip break-

fast. Regularly going without breakfast is closely tied to obesity, low energy, and a lack of mental focus. Offer your children healthy snacks at regular times during the day. This will prevent grazing and ensure they’ll be hungry at meal times. Eating in front of the television will not create healthy eating habits. The busyness of life can get in the way of family dinners but make them a priority several days a week. Sharing a meal together as a family improves communication skills, provides a sense of belonging, builds strong family bonds, and gives you the opportunity to ensure everyone is eating nutritious foods and reduces the likelihood of obesity. Children who are allowed to eat whenever and wherever they want may develop unhealthy eating habits. When you’re distracted, it’s hard to notice when you’re full. Unless it’s a special occasion like family movie night, keep the

food in the kitchen. Using food as a way to punish or reward children will not foster a healthy attitude toward food. Sending children to bed without dinner or withholding food for bad behaviour will only lead to hoarding or overeating. When sweets and treats are used as rewards, children will learn those kinds of foods are better and more desirable. Telling children they must eat all the vegetables before they can have dessert teaches a child that sweets are good and veggies are bad. Children who view sweets as rewards often carry this view into adulthood and ﬁnd comfort in junk food. Create a positive eating experience at mealtime so your kids will associate food with good memories rather than stress. Teach your children that the goal of eating is health, not weight loss. Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.

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DILI’ is killing more people every year North Americans must rid themselves of a misconception. Too much Cabernet Sauvignon is not the only way to damage the liver. Today liver injury is being caused by prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and some herbal supplements. More than 1,000 drugs and supplements have been associated with drug induced liver injury (DILI) which is increasing every year. Everything we consume,

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counts for most cases of needless DILI. But there’s another problem. Television contributes to liver abuse day after day. Its recurring ads persuade unsuspecting consumers that there’s no reason to suffer even minor pain. Tens of thousands of people swallow painkillers daily as if they were M and M candy. For years I’ve confessed that I favour natural remedies to treat medical conditions. But that does not make every natural remedy safe. The Mayo Clinic cautions that herbal remedies such as kava, comfrey, chaparral, kombucha tea and skullcap can be toxic to the liver. And don’t forget it was the natural drug hemlock that killed Socrates 2,000 years ago. But there is more to DILI than medication. It’s also prudent to be aware of what touches your skin which covers 18 to 22 sq. ft. of the body. So, when using an aerosol spray device for painting or controlling insects, make sure the work area is well ventilated or wear covering and a mask.

Also, don’t take needless chances with viral infections that can damage the liver. Large numbers of North Americans develop Hepatitis A by drinking or eating food contaminated by sewage. Others are infected with Hepatitis B, spread by sexual contact, saliva and contaminated needles. This can result in cirrhosis and liver cancer. A vaccine is available that provides dual protection. Ideally, everyone should have this protection, but it’s essential for healthcare workers, travelers and those who engage in hazardous sex. As I view the medical scene, I see a tragedy in the making. Johns Hopkins Medical Centre reports that 25% of North Americans suffer from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Worse still, it claims that 15% go on to develop nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which causes scarring of the liver. Pathologists say these changes are indistinguishable from liver damage caused by too much alcohol. The ﬁnal tragedy is that NAFLD

is now being seen in young obese children. To prevent liver damage, keep a list of the drugs and natural supplements you take and keep it up-to-date. It’s also advisable to use the same pharmacy and health food store that will alert you to adverse drug interactions and overdose. Be aware that symptoms may not occur before signiﬁcant injury is done. Liver injury is associated with fatigue, itchy skin, a low-grade fever, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal pain. As the disease progresses, urine becomes dark, stools clay-coloured, and eyes develop a yellow tint, a sign of jaundice. Let’s end on a happier note. Centuries ago more people died from drinking contaminated water than alcohol. Today people are dying from excessive use of alcohol and questionable drugs. But I believe that alcohol in moderation is still safer and beneﬁcial for many people, particularly the elderly. See the web site www.docgiff.com. For comments info @ docgiff.com.

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SPORTS Rebels rest up before facing Giants this weekend BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express After playing ﬁve games in the last week, the Red Deer Rebels general manger Brent Sutter says his team is ready for the well-earned week-long break before they face off against the Vancouver Giants Saturday night on home ice. The Rebels started off their week on home ice against the Brandon Wheat Kings where they took a staggering 6-1 win which kicked off a three-game winning streak against the Lethbridge Hurricanes (5-3) and the Calgary Hitmen (5-4). However their streak came to an end Friday night at the hands of the Victoria Royals which saw the Rebels lose 2-1 during a shootout. The Rebels found themselves in another shootout the following night against the Regina Pats in which Adam Musil, the 16th shooter in the lengthy shootout snuck one past the Pats’ goaltender. Both shootouts together saw 32 players hit the line in two nights with Sutter stating it was Rebels goaltender Taz Burman who really blew him away. “Although it’s exciting for the fans you never know when you get into the shootout, but Burms shut the door for us Saturday night, and we were able to get one in past their goalie,” said Sutter. “When you’re on the winning side of the shootout it’s great and we saw that Saturday night, but when you’re on the losing side you can’t help but feel a bit cheated - but that’s what the shootout is all about.” Sutter explained while the shootout is, “Supposed to be there to add a bit of excitement to the end of the game, at the end of the day you can’t base your night on how your team plays in the shootout. When you evaluate your game there’s no coach who will sit there and look at the shootout - we are going to look at the 65 minutes before that.”

Sutter said overall he was pleased with the Rebels’ performance over the last week. He explained every game they played was tough on the team and although they took four wins over the week he would like to see some improvement in the details of the team’s dynamic. “There’s going to be nights where you play well throughout the game but you don’t happen to win and there’s going to be nights where you don’t play as well as you should’ve and I felt as though Saturday night was one of those games where maybe certain elements and details weren’t as good

as they should’ve been, but the emotion was there,” said Sutter. “Our puck possession wasn’t there early on, we weren’t making good decisions and had more turnovers than we would’ve liked to have seen and we just weren’t reacting defensively but after we took the time out we rose to the level that we like to see our team at.” Both teams saw issues with refﬁng during the back and forth battle between the Rebels and Pats particularly in the last 10 minutes of the game after a questionable call of goaltender interference against Rebels forward Evan Polei after he was cross

-checked into the Pats goaltender, which left the crowd of over 5,000 fans loudly booing officials. Sutter stated he felt, “The last 10 or 12 minutes of the game the reffing took the game out of the hands of the players - which is unfortunate.” Meanwhile, the first part of the week is going to be about rest and getting healthy. “Some guys have been playing banged up and it’s been a tough haul for the last week and it’s going to be nice for the team to have a few days to get healed up. We need to have some solid practices and keep our edge strong to prepare for Saturday

and we don’t want to drop our guard. We need to get anything nagging guys as far as bumps and bruises taken care of so come Saturday we are as close to 100 per cent as possible both mentally and physically.” He added the schedule has been grueling and while it does wear on you a bit it means the break is well deserved for the players. “Now it’s just a matter of making sure we handle the break well and get ready for the weekend.” The Rebels’ next game will take place Jan. 24th against the Vancouver Giants at the Centrium. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

HANG ON – The Red Deer College Kings basketball team faced the St. Mary’s Lightning this past weekend where they made their season record 12-3 leaving them in the top of the ACAC south division. Kings forward Justin Jarvis ﬁnished the game with 25 points for his team.

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Red Deer misses spot in this year’s Tour of Alberta BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The Tour of Alberta will head north this year leaving Red Deer out as a host community for the event. From Sept. 2nd – 7th, the Tour of Alberta, presented by ATB Financial, will make stops through seven official host communities this year, with support from the Municipal District of Greenview and Parks Canada. Previously announced, the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie will host the first two days of the event. New communities on board that will either host a start or finish are Grande Cache, Jasper, Edson, and Spruce Grove, with Edmonton back as a host for its third year. “The Tour of Alberta is intended to go through all of Alberta. We want to go through as many communities and showcase them internationally and nationally around the world,” said Duane Vienneau, executive director of the Tour of Alberta. “I understand where people feel that disappointment because when you have two years of the Tour and both years they go to Red Deer and all of a sudden it’s not there – sometimes people just assume it’s coming. We’re pretty much doing a northern race this year. “In 2016 we want to try and have more of a southern race and whether Red Deer will

be involved in that, I don’t know. There are a lot of factors that come into play. “We do definitely want to come back to Red Deer in the future.” An exciting addition to this year’s race will see the cyclists going through the Rocky Mountains. “For two years prior to this announcement we had a lot of international feedback saying to us that Alberta has some of the best mountains in the world – why aren’t you there?” said Vienneau. “In year one we were close, but the floods washed out the road we were going to use. We’re hearing a lot of positive feedback that we’ll be able to showcase the mountains this year.” Ryan Anderson, who placed fifth overall in last year’s race as top Canadian said he is excited for the stage that will bring the racers into the mountains. “The 2015 Tour of Alberta is definitely different from the past two editions,” he said. “This year, we’re taking a more northerly route and will hit the high mountains for the first time. The stop in Jasper National Park should be phenomenal and put a different slant on the overall outcome. We will also have a team time trial, which you don’t see very often in major stage races. The final two days with a finish in and around Edmonton will be familiar for me, because I grew up training on many of those roads.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Nice set up for Super Bowl When I asked my boyfriend what he wanted for his birthday, I should’ve known he’d say all he wanted was for the Patriots to win this year’s upcoming Super Bowl.

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SWAN For the sake of our relationship, I truly hope they do, as no girl wants to see her boyfriend cry. As much as I want the Patriots to win for this reason alone, the match up between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks is one NFL fans have been anticipating all season long and it will be no easy feat for the Patriots. After the Seahawks heroic comeback on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, the team has proven their worth in the league with quarter-

back Russell Wilson proving he’s come a long way since he last came up against the Patriots in 2012 when he was only a rookie. Rookie he may have been, but since Wilson and Tom Brady’s last time being on the same ﬁeld, Wilson has led the Seahawks to the title of reigning champ after their 2014 Super Bowl win against the Denver Broncos in a dominating 43-8 win. With Wilson hoping to take home his second Super Bowl win and Brady banking on erasing the harsh memory of the last two faded seasons which have come to pass for the Patriots, Brady will look to add a fourth Super Bowl victory to his resume. Not only will two of the best quarterbacks in the league be facing off against one another this year, but Super Bowl XLIX will also play host to a match-up of two of the best cornerbacks in the NFL league, Richard Sherman of the Seahawks

and Darrelle Revis of the Patriots. With Sherman facing an injury that left him without the use of his left arm during Sunday’s semi-ﬁnal game, it will be very interesting to see how he performs against Revis who is eager to show why he signed with the Patriots – for the chance to play in his ﬁrst Super Bowl game. While I can’t promise my boyfriend that he’ll get his birthday wish, I can promise the millions of worldwide viewers that the game they will watch on Feb. 1st will most certainly be one of the best match-ups fans of the NFL have seen in the last decade. The Patriots strong offense, arguably the best in the league, will be put to test against what is the best defense in the NFL coming from the Seahawks. All I can hope for is that Brady brings his ‘A’ game. It’s all in the hands of Tommy B. now to bring home the win. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Bringing summer joy into your winter days What do you do when you are staring at four walls day after day because it’s too cold to go outside, when you have taken down the glamorous holiday decorations and your house feels tired and blah?

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MECKLER How do you struggle through the remaining days of winter with no light at the end of the tunnel? Can you survive these cold drab days of whitish grey landscape as you shave frost off of your car windshield day after day, will your manicure ever recover and will your toes ever see the light of a fresh colourful pedicure? For obvious reasons, more people redec-

orate in the winter. Our lack of colour and pleasant chores outside force us in and as a result we look at our interior for extended periods of time. Our nature craves colour and freshness and it is a natural want to bring that vitality to our homes. Painting, new accessories, linens and citrusy soaps and lotions all feed our craving for spring as we wait as patiently as humanly possible. Bring the outdoors inside! Add some plants or treat yourself to fresh cut flowers on a weekly basis to infuse your home with botanical beauty. Just step inside a florists’ cooler and I guarantee the smell of the cut flowers will give you such a rush – at least it does for me! Find a warm sunny spot in your home and plant some herbs and watch your sunny disposition grow at the prospect of nurturing these infant plants.

Use lemony scents of basil, thyme and fresh bright ﬂavours like mint and coriander. Invest in daffodils and get an early jump on spring as you watch them bloom sooner than anything outside could accomplish. For more indulgence how about a quick trip to Victoria in March to watch the daffodils being harvested – guaranteed to lift your winter blahs. Indulge in your favorite colour and don’t be afraid to go for the gusto. Dive into a colour you love whether you paint or add accessories. I found a lovely quilted blanket for my bed in the most delightful shade of chartreuse and I do believe that I sleep better under that gorgeous colour! Maybe that is in my head but it makes tucking into bed much more delightful than the brown quilt I used to have on my bed. Colour affects our mental well being and even if you aren’t brave enough to

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Houses For Sale

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FREE…LIST OF HOMES with owners phone #s, addresses and prices. Call Help-U-Sell of Red Deer at 403-342-7355

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DEER PARK AREA Dixon Cres. Dunlop St., Dixon Ave. & Close $107.00/mo Dunning Cres. Cl., and Depalme St. GRANDVIEW AREA 4700 Blks. of 43 & 43A Ave. and 3 blks. of 47 St. also 4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1 Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area $73.00/mo. TIMBERSTONE AREA Trimble Cl. Traptow Cl. Tallman Cl. Teasdale Dr. Truant Cres. & area $224.00/mo. also Timberstone Way, 2 blks. of Timothy Drive and Trumph Pl. $97.00/mo For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306

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View the Clues Contest Public Notice PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY’S LAND USE BYLAW

Bylaw No. 1198/14 Rezoning of Land for Proposed Residential Subdivision and Golf Course, Deer River Lacombe County has received a request to change the land use zoning of approximately 379.43 hectares (937.57 acres) of land, legally described as S1/2 10-38-25-W4M, SW 11-38-25-W4M, N1/2 03-38-25-W4M, Pt. SE 03-38-25-W4M, and the W1/2 02-38-25W4M, south of the Hamlet of Joffre, from Agricultural “A” to Conservation Cluster ‘RRCC’ District, Country Residential Estate ‘R-CRE’ District, and Recreation ‘P-R’ District, as shown on the following map:

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If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County. You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to info@lacombecounty.com, by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information. For more information, please contact the County’s Planning and Development Department or visit the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com (refer to the information under “Deer River Residential and Golf Course Development”). Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP Manager of Planning Services Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3

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a Sienn 5 1 0 2

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