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Central Alberta team seeks evidence for afterlife Eidolon Project Canada has groups working across the province

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express

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t was Christmas Eve, and Greg Pocha was but ďŹ ve years old.

Earlier that day he and his family had laid rest to Pocha’s grandmother. “It was a bad evening,� recalls Pocha. “There were the usual family-type arguments, then we left to go to my grandfather’s place.�

What would come to happen at his grandfather’s home would forever change Pocha’s life in ways he wouldn’t realize until decades later. “I remember sitting and looking over and seeing my grandmother standing there. I looked at her – she looked at me, and I leaned over the couch and said to my mother that grandmother was here,â€? remembers Pocha. “She shushed me quickly as we had only buried her that afternoon so it must have been hard for her to hear, but being only ďŹ ve, I had no

‘THERE ARE A LOT OF ‘GHOST HUNTING PRODUCTS’ ON THE MARKET, AND I HATE BEING CALLED A GHOST HUNTER.’ GREG POCHA idea what ghosts were.�

This event and years of research into paranormal activity led Pocha to the eventual formation of Eidolon Project Canada (EPC), in which he and a team of paranormal investigators travel the province gathering evidence to support a life after death.

Pocha acts as Eidolon’s director of paranormal and parapsychology studies, leading teams based out of Red Deer, Edmonton and Calgary.

With the success of TV shows such as Ghost Adventures and Ghost Hunters along with the major Hollywood blockbuster Paranormal Activity, Pocha explained how in recent years a fad of ‘ghost hunters’ has appeared around the world. “There are a lot of ‘ghost hunting products’ on the market, and I hate being called a ghost hunter - I’m a paranormal investigator

and a parapsychology investigator, I’m not a ghost hunter,� said Pocha.

He explained that most ‘ghost hunters’ are those who have the strict ideology that ghosts exists, whereas there are also hunters who without a doubt believe ghosts do not exist and are merely there to prove everyone else wrong. Pocha believes that as a paranormal investigator one must remain unbiased. “There are a thousand books out there on haunted house stories and it’s the same thing over and over again so I read my fair share of those books and that was interesting enough but then I began to read more into parapsychology, psychology, sociology, religion and anything to do with the more scientiďŹ c side of paranormal activity so that I had the knowledge to be able to look at any situation from both sides of the ideological spectrum,â€? he explained. “It gives me an unbiased opinion and this is important because ghost believers are going to say that every little noise and movement is a ghost, however the parapsychology side is the more rational approach where instead you will say, ‘Okay. A noise happened. Why?’â€?

EPC’s investigation begins when interest is expressed from an individual regarding paranormal activity they are experiencing. Pocha and his team will then travel to the home or business after receiving consent from the individual.

He and his team will assess the property and begin to set up cameras, video recorders, audio recorders, temperature monitoring equipment, electro magnetic frequency monitoring equipment, computers, communication devices and often times a variety of experimental equipment.

After all equipment is set up, the team will go ‘hot’ - meaning they will begin to record audio, video, and still shots while attempting to contact any entities that may be residing at the location. This can last anywhere from 30 minutes to multiple hours.

While very rarely does the team experience feedback from

ON A MISSION - Three members of the Eidolon Project, Shane Pahara, Red Deer investigator; Greg Pocha, director of paranormal and parapsychology study, and Czarina Briones, ďŹ rst assistant director/inventory and equipment manager, display a small fraction of the equipment used in their paranormal activity investigations.

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entities up close and personal while investigating, it is in the post review of the audio and visual evidence collected where they commonly ďŹ nd their anomalies. “There are things we have recorded and picked up that have absolutely no explanation and cannot be explained in a rational sense,â€? said Pocha. “I would like to believe and discover that there is something else out there, and I have a fair amount of circumstantial evidence to make me think there could be a life after death, but in the end our evidence so far proves nothing. We have the data saying there is something there but it doesn’t prove an afterlife.â€?

Pocha recalled one such incident in which Recorded Audio Phenomena (RAP) took place during an investigation in Forestburg, AB. “The family was being bothered by who they assumed was the rancher, Bill, who originally built the house they were living in and the land had a lot of history, as a woman died there during childbirth along with her unborn baby, one of the farm

hands had committed suicide and then Bill himself passed away in the house, so there was a lot of spiritual activity there,� he said. “We attempted contact with the entity by asking ‘Bill, if you want us to leave then all you have to do is tell us’ - we all went quiet waiting for a response, no one heard anything, “However on playback of the RAP we hear clear as day, ‘Get out!’ in a very low harsh tone – it’s hard to rationally explain something like that.�

Pocha explained aside from RAPs, the team has also ďŹ lmed tightly closed doors opening and again closing by themselves among a variety of other things. “We’ve ďŹ lmed shapes, not little dots or orbs, but full shapes, going across the room through one wall and then through another wall,â€? said Pocha.

Not all of EPC’s investigations are as thrill-ďŹ lled as this unique day, explained Pocha, and more often than not cases can be solved through measuring electro magnetic frequencies which have been proven to cause hallucinations and haunt-like experiences.

Once such case took place in Red Deer. Upon arriving at the residence the team did an assessment, noticing there was a chair beside a wall and on the other side of the wall was a refrigerator. “She was feeling a lot of weird things whenever she would sit in this chair, haunted feelings, she would see things out of the corner of her eye and she would always feel uneasy sitting there,� explained Pocha. “When we took our EMF meter into the house, the area where the chair was showed extremely high levels of EMF, so what would happen when she sat in the chair is she was feeling the EMF from the refrigerator and she just happened to be more sensitive to these frequencies than the average person so we moved the chair - case closed.�

Pocha and the Eidolon Project hope to gain substantial evidence to one day prove the existence of an afterlife, they do not charge for their services and welcome an inquiries via their web site at http://www.eidolonproject.org. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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‘Community at Large’ board chosen for 2019 Canada Winter Games

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express

‘I’VE REFERRED TO THEM AS THE DREAM TEAM, BECAUSE THEY REALLY ARE.’

The ‘Community at Large’ Board of Directors for the 2019 Canada Winter Games has been officially chosen and announced to the community.

The 10 board members bring a vast array of skills from experience on Olympic Games boards, to project management, experience in the Francophone community to a variety of leadership roles.

The members are Hugh McPherson, Russ Wlad, Deb Beck, Guy Pelletier, Ron Woodward, Gail Surkan, Allan Ferchuk, Nicole Lorrain, Ron Lariviere and Marty Vellner.

“Our community has a once in a lifetime opportunity over the next four years in the lead up to these to plan an event so that we can host a Games that our country

LYN RADFORD will be proud of. Our bid committee did an outstanding job in terms of selling Red Deer as the ideal host community. Now, the work begins in a new and real way. We have an absolutely outstanding board with a great depth and breadth of experience who I am confident will serve Red Deerians well, and give us many more reasons to be proud,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

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“What we wanted, in a general sense, was to have a group that not only represented the depth and breadth of the community in different levels of experience running organizations of this magnitude, but also to have a group that could reach into our community and surrounding area,” said Scott Robinson, chair of the nominations working group and member of the Transition team for the Canada Winter Games Host Society.

“We wanted people who brought leadership skills and other things to the table that we will need to deliver the best Games that the country has ever seen.”

Lyn Radford is the Chair of the 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society. She said she feels confident in the decision of the appointed members and she feels she has a strong team to lead.

“When you look at all the names on the ‘Community-atLarge’ committee, it’s hard to imagine trying to lead all of those names.

“But, that’s the neat part about building a team. The key to success is not just what I bring to the table – it’s about what my team brings to the table, and I think I have a really strong team.

“I’ve referred to them as the dream team, because they really are. When you go through the skills matrix, looking at circles of influence and skill sets that are needed, these people on the committee are the right people. I am thrilled about it,” she said.

Radford said she is looking forward to the 2015 Winter Games in Prince George as it will give herself and her team some much-needed experience in organizing and hosting Red Deer’s Winter Games.

Updates regarding the 2019 Canada Winter Games can be found on the ‘Red Deer is Ready’ facebook page. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Brian Malley trial enters voir dire in third week

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express As the trial of a man accused of murder opened for its third week in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench, the trial entered into a voir dire 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.

The charges stem after an explosion occurred inside Shachtay’s Innisfail residence in November 2011.

The incident occurred after a package disguised as a Christmas gift 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 seven-year-old girl.

RCMP have confirmed Malley had known Shachtay for a number of years and acted as her financial adviser.

On Monday, no witnesses were called and instead the trial entered into a voir dire. A publication ban was issued on what was discussed during the voir dire as the jury was not present during those proceedings.

Last week, the jury heard from a witness who was deemed an expert in forensic DNA analysis.

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“The City’s utility rates are comparable to other municipalities,” said Tom Warder, environmental services manager. “The rate changes are driven by capital expenditures such as the upgrades to the water and wastewater plants.”

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OPINION Political shifting There is little doubt anymore that Albertans will be heading to the polls for a spring provincial election.

Premier Jim Prentice is apparently seeking a new mandate as Alberta moves into uncertain economic times with the plunging oil prices. Over the last number of days he has begun to set himself up nicely for an election – one example was the decision to take a pay decrease of 5%. He wants to set an example and stated that Albertans are all in this together, including himself and his cabinet.

How this resonates with Albertans remains to be seen and until we go to the polls, that will remain uncertain.

On the local scene, we have seen a lot of shifting as of late with both Red Deer MLAs announcing they will not seek re-election – also pointing to the imminence of an election.

Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski has been in her role for nearly 15 years while Red Deer South MLA Cal Dallas has served for seven years.

Since their announcements, we have seen a few new faces express interest in provincial politics. These include Michael Dawe for Red Deer North as a Liberal candidate, Christine Moore for Red Deer North as a candidate for the Tories as well as Buck Buchanan and Matt Chapin for Red Deer North as well. So far we have not heard of any

candidates for Red Deer South, but it is only a matter of time as Dallas only recently made his announcement.

We’ve also seen Red Deer County Mayor Jim Wood express interest in the PC nomination for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake. Former Wildrose incumbent Kerry Towle is also seeking that same nomination.

If an election is called, it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

The Liberals just lost their leader Raj Sherman with David Swann recently stepping in as interim leader.

The Wildrose are still on shaky ground as Heather Forsyth is acting as interim leader for that party but they have yet to collect themselves after a number of their party members crossed the floor to the Tories last year – including former leader Danielle Smith.

Prentice would be smart to call an election at this time.

How long do people really hang on to their grievances? Will people still fall into the Tory slide even though they say how upset they are with the former Wildrose members who chose to cross the floor late last year?

If anything, it is shaping up to be quite the battle on the politic field. Election season in Alberta can be somewhat sleepy at times, but this year, things are crackling with uncertainty on some fronts.

It’s easier to see the weaknesses in others The other day I was out for lunch with my mother and sister, and I noticed they were suddenly disgusted with something that was happening behind me.

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WEBER They told me that at the table behind me, a man and his little girl were out apparently on a breakfast date. That is great of course, but then they mentioned the father seemed fixated on his phone and was virtually ignoring his young daughter who was seated right beside him.

She was even trying to

talk to him and ask him questions, but he apparently found the phone more engaging for the most part.

Sadly, it’s a common sight these days.

How many of us have noticed a couple in a restaurant waiting for their dinner, and one of them – or worse, both of them – are busy texting someone or looking up some detail online that simply couldn’t wait until later.

We see these scenarios all of the time. Why is it that a piece of technology has this power over us, and can distract us from speaking or engaging with the person/ persons we are actually with at the time? Are we that uninteresting to others that we can’t sustain their attention? What exactly is going on here?

And why is it that it is almost irresistible to check

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a text when we hear that notification sound? We pull out our phones – trying to be subtle – and see who it is that is making contact.

And this can be right in the middle of a special family gathering or dinner, when we are surrounded by loved ones and perhaps folks we rarely even have the joy of seeing.

I thought a lot about that dad in the restaurant over the next few days. I was disgusted.

I’m not a father, but I knew that if I were, I would certainly never choose to be glued to my phone if my child was seated next to me and trying to talk to me.

But then a funny thing happened – something along the lines of the saying, ‘The pot calling the kettle black’.

Not long after the restaurant incident, I headed over

to visit my mom. I always enjoy visiting mom – she’s a great person, an interesting person, and she’s always wanting to know how I’m doing and how my day went. Just an all-around caring, considerate mom.

Well, of course we talked.

But then I noticed someone texted me. So of course I pick up the phone to see who it was. And of course I have to respond. I must.

Never mind that I’m in the presence of someone who is enjoying my company. I send off a text and then put the phone down on a nearby table. And maybe that was part of the problem – the phone was too nearby.

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Then I put the phone down again. Then I pick it up again. Down again. Up again. After a couple of hours, I was inwardly feeling a bit bad that I couldn’t resist this little contraption even when I was a guest in someone else’s home.

And it’s not like I wasn’t communicating with my mom. But I was distracted – for no good reason whatsoever. There wasn’t a single reason to text anybody.

Nothing critical was happening on the other end of the line. No emergencies.

Nothing that couldn’t wait.

I was just giving into the lure of the smart phone.

By the time the evening was coming to an end, my mom mentioned something about smart phones in general. And then mentioned how I had pretty much been

on mine much of the evening. My heart sank.

I was no better than the father in the restaurant. I was doing the same thing – letting the attractions of instant communication and instant fact-finding get in the way of conversation, and of simply enjoying each and every moment of someone’s company who I deeply care about.

Never again. I have promised myself that from here on in, when I’m visiting others, my phone shall be on silent – it will be ignored, shut off, left in the car – whatever I have to do to help pry my fingers off the thing and give my full and undivided attention to whoever I happen to be with.

I hope that dad in the restaurant will make a similar choice. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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City councillor eyes MLA spot Christine Moore seeks Tory nomination

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

what level of government you are at, it’s the networking piece whether it be with the people that put you there or whether One City councillor is looking at mak- it be with the people that you are working the jump to provincial politics. ing with,” he said. “It would be a change Buck Buchanan said he is looking at because you’re going from non-partisan possibly seeking the PC nomination for where I’m kind of beaking all the time the soon to be vacant MLA North Red to party stuff where there’s a little bit Deer position after Mary Anne Jablonski more where you have to follow the party announced last week flag. I was born and that she will not run in raised conservative the next election. and the (party’s) “I’ve been interested values are not diffor quite some time. It ferent than what I came a lot sooner than believe in. I like the I anticipated. Obviousconservative governly I am committed to ment and I like the the City and I initially style of (Jim) Prenthought (a provincial tice and how he’s election) would come doing things – when around in 2016 and if he showed up on the I was successful, comscene he took charge pleting that last year and you have somewouldn’t be hugely difone who’s ready to ficult,” said Buchanan. pull the trigger and “It’s not the most opbe a decision maker. portune time, I don’t That impresses me.” think, so that is one Buchanan said the BUCK BUCHANAN of the things that may issues he is currenthold me back if I don’t run. I’m torn at ly passionate about and advocates for the this point. I’m interested in the position City would stay the same if he was electto further the wants and needs within the ed as the City’s north MLA. “Policing and City.” safety and security are passions.”

Buchanan was first elected to City Meanwhile, if Buchanan was succouncil in 2007 and said his experience at cessful in his bid for MLA in north Red the municipal level will lend itself well to Deer and left his seat on City council, a the provincial level. municipal by-election would have to be “As municipalities we are a by-product called within 90 days if it was more than of the province. We are dealing with a lot 18 months before the next scheduled muof things locally at the whim of the prov- nicipal election, according to the Municiince. Without a doubt it would be a learn- pal Government Act. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com ing curve, but I don’t think it matters

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Moore announced Monday she will be Moore was also appointed to the Central seeking the nomination for the Red Deer Alberta Children and Family Services AuNorth Progressive Conservative constitu- thority in 2011 and became co-chair in 2012. ency.

“My experience on this board gave me “After much reflection, I am proud to a great understanding of the needs of announce that I am vulnerable children seeking the nomination and families in Central for Red Deer North – Alberta and beyond.

Progressive ConservaI had the opportunity tive,” she said during to be part of several a press conference at provincial task forces the iHotel. “Since 2013, and committees includI’ve been honoured and ing the Social Policy privileged to serve the Framework and the residents of Red Deer Childrens First Act. County in Division 6 “There I gained a as a councillor – a role deeper understanding which I love and which of the challenges that has given me a deeper vulnerable members understanding of the of the community face, realities that municiand just how critical palities face today in Alsupport is for them to berta,” she said. reach their full potenCHRISTINE MOORE “Our City and our tial.” region have urgent priMoore was elected orities that require a strong voice in Ed- to County council in 2013, and she also monton. We need major expansions to our launched the Sheraton Celebrity Dance off. courthouse, our hospital and Red Deer She was the founding chair of the Catholic College. And what will be the future of our Education Foundation that provides fundbeloved Michener Centre? ing to students and schools in the region “How will we address our seniors’ needs as well. for affordable and safe housing - these are Moore said her experience has taught just some of the priorities that I want to ad- her fiscal transparency and accountabildress with our government.” ity are essential to earning trust and to Moore has served as school trustee for making decisions based on sound fiscal six years with Red Deer Catholic Regional principals. “I believe my knowledge of Schools, including three years as board governance and experience have given me chair until 2010. a strong foundation to serve as an MLA. “People ask me why I decided to run.

“But most importantly, I’m here today It’s hard to define, but I think for me it’s a because I love my community. I am known response to my passion for making things as a visionary and community builder better,” she said. “It’s my way of trying to with a strong record of community service influence the public debate on important who gets things done through collaboraissues, to speak out for people who may not tion,” she said. editor@reddeerexpress.com have a voice and to work for the greater

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District green lights development of a policy for LGBTQ students

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express The Red Deer Public School district is moving forward with the development of a comprehensive policy that will address the needs of LGBTQ students and staff.

The policy will help to ensure a safe environment for students/staff to be treated with equality, dignity and respect, said Bev Manning, the district’s board chair.

In addition to that it is expected to address Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs, curriculum, education, professional development and other related areas.

According to a district release, research has indicated that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students are a vulnerable population and often times have negative school experiences.

Sexual and gender minority youth often encounter mul-

tiple risk factors and have fewer protective factors, officials say.

“I don’t think there was one particular thing that happened that created the discussion – but it’s been out there in the media with the government discussion of Bill 10 and the kerfuffle that they were going through. So around our board table, the topic came up and we had a couple of trustees who felt quite passionately that it was something we needed to create a policy on,” she said.

There is currently a policy in place that is designed to deal with discrimination, harassment and violence, ensuring students and staff have a right to learn and work in a safe environment and are treated with equality, dignity and respect.

“That’s just kind of a generic, general policy on how we felt we should deal with those issues in our district should they arise. Basically, as governors, that’s what our job is to

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But district officials felt these may not adequately address the needs of LGBTQ students and staff. It was also recommended a specific Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity policy and procedures would provide teachers and administrators with the necessary knowledge, strategies and resources to support these individuals.

“The board felt it was appropriate at this point to undertake the discussion whether or not, first of all, do we need a specific policy that dealt with our gender minorities. Or did we just need to broaden the diversity of what we’ve already got and talk about the diversity of our population.”

The board directed the superintendent to develop a policy addressing the needs of sexual orientation and gender minorities. “It’s also about looking at the whole issue in a more comprehensive manner. There’s a lot of other things around it other than GSAs. “Students aren’t coming to us in droves asking for GSAs; they’re just asking to be treated like people,” she said.

“I think when we talked with our students, they were more of the mindset of let’s not talk about how we are different, let’s talk about the fact that we are all people and there’s a lot of things we have in common and that we need, and that includes love, nurturing and respect and for someone to care about what our needs are, and to be able to help us meet them.”

Students were also a key part in helping to set the parameters of what a policy should ultimately focus on, she added.

Moving ahead, Manning said the policy should be back before the board within a couple of months. “We do have a process for policy development and approval. So it will come back to us for a reading and a review, and if we are happy with it we will likely send it off to our stakeholders for further input.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Watoto is set to bring their production entitled ‘Oh What Love’ that will be performed in venues across Canada into July.

Through this dynamic worship experience, the Watoto Children’s Choir, who were once orphans, share their journeys to redemption and demonstrate that God desires to be a loving father to all mankind.

‘Oh What Love’ will be presented in Red Deer on Feb. 26th at Streams Christian Church (5350 46 Ave.) at 7 p.m.

The full tour schedule can be viewed online at http://www.watoto.com/ the-choir/see-the-choir.

“After losing my parents I felt alone, with no one to love me. Now I know that God is my father. He loves and cares for me. As I travel on the choir, I am going to show people that God loves them too,” said six-year-old Jackie Nakku.

Gary Skinner, Watoto founder added, “God’s heart for the marginalized is not just to see individuals rescued, but rather to see them thrive as their lives are transformed. The stories of the children are real

and represent thousands who are experiencing this transformation.”

Since 1994, Watoto Children’s Choirs have travelled all over the world sharing the plight of Africa’s orphaned and vulnerable. Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both of their parents but they have been rescued and now live in a Watoto village.

That same year, Watoto Church founded Watoto Child Care Ministries, a holistic care program that was initiated as a response to the overwhelming number of orphaned and vulnerable children and women in Uganda.

Since its inception, the Watoto Children’s Choir’s tour the world annually as advocates for the 18 million African children orphaned

by AIDS. ‘Concerts of Hope’ are held in churches, community halls, schools and other venues globally.

The choirs have performed before presidents and royalty in the White House, Buckingham Palace and other national parliaments.

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Red Deer South MLA Cal Dallas won’t run again

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deer South MLA Cal Dallas announced Friday that he won’t be letting his name stand for the Tory nomination for the next provincial election, expected this spring.

CAL DALLAS “I’m here to share with you I’ve made a decision and advised my constituency board this morning that I’m not going to seek the upcoming nomination for the Progressive Conservative party that’s going to happen somewhat imminently,” he said during

a press conference at the Black Knight Inn. “I was incredibly honoured and privileged to serve the residents of Red Deer South for the past seven years. It’s humbling, it’s hard work and it’s an incredible experience.

There’s nothing I’ve done before or since I’m sure that will measure to that in terms of a life experience.

“As I reflect on the last seven years I don’t think I would have ever expected to serve four Premiers as a Parliamentary Assistant, Minister of the Crown and Legislative Secretary but I have, and it was all a privilege. Essentially, I’ve also got complete confidence in our premier and the cabinet we have today and our caucus in the plans being made in terms of moving ahead – the challenges we have in front of us.”

Dallas said he was confident in the “capacity and resiliency” of the province.

“I can assure you that while we might face some choppy waters over the next while, that we have the

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Dallas said that when he first started as an MLA, “The best case scenario you could hope for is to do two terms as an MLA. You recognize in the first term that there is a tremendous amount of learning, a tremendous amount of relationship learning to do, and you have to make sure you understand the complexities of the community is-

sues you are advocating for and really build the skill sets. “Beyond, it’s a big ask of the community to support you again, and I had that support, I was very fortunate. I realize I’ve been very fortunate to do two terms.

“I’ve done the very best I could. There is always unfinished business, but this is a time to create new opportunities for representation for Red Deer.”

Dallas also pointed out

that he only made the decision quite recently. “You are always torn. It’s quite emotional. You have a lot invested in this. I will work diligently until the day an election writ is executed, and then I’ll worry about what is next after that.”

And while he’s not exactly certain about what the next step is, he welcomes the change of direction and the opportunity to spend more time with his family. Dallas also said he was

very grateful to his family for their support over the years.

“Finally, I want to give a special thank you to my wife Jackie, and my family who bore much of the burden of public office the past seven years,” he added in a release. “My hope is that they can share some satisfaction in knowing that as a family we made positive contributions to the future of our great province.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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CITY BRIEFS TREE-TRIMMING BEGINS The City of Red Deer’s contractor has begun work to trim tree branches away from power lines. ArborCare Tree Service Ltd. will work on behalf of the Electric Light & Power (EL&P) department.

The annual tree-trimming program is required to adhere to the Alberta Electrical Utility Code. Regular maintenance helps maintain public safety, secure access to power lines and optimize reliability of the electric utility.

Work is expected to be complete by the end of March.

For their safety, residents are asked to stay clear of personnel and equipment.

Crews thank members of the public for their patience and cooperation.

RED CHALLENGE Red Deer College (RDC) and Olds College have announced they have received 46 unique entries into this year’s RED Challenge. This event, aimed at young adults and students, looks to encourage individuals to present their innovative business ideas to win cash and make their ideas a reality.

“We received more than double the submissions compared to what we received last year and couldn’t be more excited,” says Eric Kokko, director of applied research and innovation at RDC. “We’re looking forward to working with so many local young entrepreneurs and seeing so many unique ideas brought to life.”

Toby Williams, director of entrepreneurship and international development at Olds

by Mark Weber College, is also excited about the success of the program.

“We’re very impressed with the young entrepreneurial thinkers of Central Alberta.

It’s very inspiring to see this level of interest in the program.”

The next stage of the contest will see eligible entrants attend RED Challenge bootcamps and build a full-scale business plan under the direction and mentorship of Community Futures Central Alberta. Later in the spring, finalists will have the opportunity to participate in a Dragon’s Den-style pitch session, featuring local prominent business leaders, for their shot at the first place prize of $20,000. The second and third place winners will receive $10,000 and $5,000 respectively.

Eligible contestants are students 39 years of age and under who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education at any accredited institution, or who are no more than one year post-graduation.

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“For the first time, we will be awarding the Community Builder Award to recognize an outstanding individual, team or group who has shown leadership, dedication, innovation and creativity,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “We want to recognize people who have not only made a long term impact on the community, but also have brought honour and recognition to Red Deer.”

All nominees for this award must be residents of Red Deer, or be nominated for service to or within Red Deer, or be a member of a group or team that is based in Red Deer.

Other awards that the City is accepting nominations for are Athletics, Fine & Performing Arts, Distinguished Voluntary Service, and the Mayor’s Special Award.

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Singing Valentines available in Red Deer region

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Singing valentines are now available again through the Wild Rose Harmonizers – a tradition that has spanned nearly 30 years.

The barbershop style group is currently accepting submissions and reservations for Feb. 13th and 14th, at a price of $40 for in-town presentations and $45 for out-of-town deliveries.

“We are offering a quartet that will appear at the home or workplace – or wherever – of the recipient that you have, and we will sing two love songs, present a rose and also take a picture of the occasion,” said David CrozierSmith.

“For each singing valentine we do this year, $10 will be donated to the Normandeau School music program, in order to help them purchase some band instruments.”

The program has been well-received since its inception.

Crozier-Smith said that they have always had a good response, and the group enjoys being able to give back to the community that supports their music.

“People really seem to enjoy it and we’re very pleased with the response we get each year. It is something that we love doing for the reaction that we get from people when we’re presenting the singing valentines,” he said. “It’s a unique way to say ‘I love you’ to your sweetheart, or anyone else you want to send a valentine too. This is also a way for us to give back to some of the people who support us.”

Out-of-town valentines would include areas such as Lacombe, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake and Penhold. For specific information on available delivery limits, contact the Wild Rose Harmonizers. Reservations will be taken until Feb. 12th.

“We love to entertain people in the area and improve our own skills as singers. For the valentines, we sing classic love songs. Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Leo Freidman is always a crowd favourite. Another common one is Heart of My Heart.

“There are a number of songs that we will sing but those two are traditional barbershop songs,” CrozierSmith said.

In previous years, the Wild Rose Harmonizers have raised funds for other schools and music programs. Last year the proceeds from the valentines were sent to the Shalom Counselling Centre. Each year the group chooses a community centre, non-profit or local cause to donate to.

Past recipients of the funds raised at their performances include the Ronald McDonald House, Loaves and Fishes, the Red Deer food and clothing banks and the Red Deer Hospice Society.

“This year we’re trying to do some outreach to the schools, and we heard Normandeau is having trouble getting funding for their music program, so we decided to put our donations there.”

Later this year, the group will host the Evergreen Division III convention and competition ‘Wild About Harmony’. This event will bring together all of the barber shop chorus in Alberta over two days, ending with what is called a Show of Champions, an open public event. It will take place at the CrossRoads Church in Red Deer.

“That show is fantastic for people who want to hear some of the best barber shop music that we have here in Alberta. It’s an old style of singing that came about many, many years ago and our main goal is to keep that style of singing going,” Crozier-Smith said.

“The convention that we’re having at the end of May is the Alberta Choruses and Quartets. The winners of that will go onto the Evergreen Division Convention that happens in the end of October in Spokane, and then the winners will go onto the International competition, which will be held this year in Pittsburgh.”

For information or booking of a singing valentine, contact Fran at 403-347-0436 or Ralph at 403-347-9852. Please order early as bookings are limited. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

OUTSTANDING TRADITION - Members of the Wild Rose Harmonizers are available for hire to sing to your special someone. Long time Harmonizers from left Stan Cressey, Fran Lavoie, David Crozier-Smith and Danny Schmidt sing one of their file photo tunes in practice for the ‘big day’ in this photo from last year.

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Suspect with criminal history arrested in Penhold

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A two-week targeted investigation by the regional Priority Crimes Task Force and the SCAN unit of Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) ended in a search warrant at a Penhold residence on Jan. 24th with the arrest of three men and a male youth, and the seizure of significant amounts of stolen property. The stolen property has already been linked to a number of property crime files throughout the region, and Innisfail, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake and Red Deer RCMP continue to investigate.

On Jan. 24th the regional Priority Crimes Task Force, with assistance from SCAN, executed a search warrant at 151 Lincoln St. in Penhold to search for stolen property. While police were on scene conducting a search of the residence, the male resident returned in a vehicle with two other people.

RCMP arrested him on outstanding warrants and arrested the two male passengers in the vehicle, as well. A fourth male, a youth, was also taken into custody at the residence. Police seized a replica firearm, a stolen firearm, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia from the vehicle, and large amounts of stolen property from the residence, including electronics and tools.

The seized rifle had been reported stolen from Three Hills on Jan. 1st.

Gary Raymond Auvigne, 39, of Penhold has been charged with failing to comply with undertaking, three charges of pos-

session of stolen property, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, use of a firearm during commission of offence, use of a replica firearm during commission of offence and possession of crystal meth for the purpose of trafficking.

“Since July of 2014, this address has been involved in more than 70 complaints to police, and the resident has been involved in almost 40 complaints to police,” said Staff Sgt. Chris Matechuk of the Innisfail RCMP. “This address has been a continuous source of concern within the community and the task force targeted it as a high priority to address.

“The community is very frustrated that they continue to see all of this activity – this is their neighbourhood. Since that date (Auvigne’s arrest) we have received a lot of positive comments from the community that they are relieved that we were able to arrest and listen to their concerns and complaints.”

Matechuk added Auvigne is well known to police. Last August he was arrested and charged for possession of stolen property obtained by crime. He was released on several conditions. He was then arrested on Oct. 10th and charged with break and enter, three counts of possession of stolen property, two counts of failing to comply with conditions and one count of possession of break in instruments. He was again released with conditions.

Auvigne was arrested and charged Oct. 14th for failing to comply with recognizance, driving an uninsured vehicle and

driving without valid registration. He was released from custody.

On Oct. 28th Auvigne was stopped by a peace officer while operating a motor vehicle. That vehicle was uninsured and he was issued violation tickets and charged.

He was ordered to appear in court on those charges Dec. 15th. He did not appear.

He was arrested on Dec. 28th with failing to comply with recognizance and he

was released. On Jan. 5th, RCMP members attended Auvigne’s Penhold residence to conduct a curfew check and discovered Auvigne was not home – a warrant was sought for his arrest.

Auvigne made his first appearance in Red Deer court regarding this latest matter last Thursday and is scheduled to return to court Feb. 5th.

SEIZURE - Staff Sgt. Chris Matechuk of the Innisfail RCMP speaks during a press conference last week held at the downtown RCMP detachment regarding an investigation that led to the seizure of a large amount of stolen property. Displayed behind Matechuk are a number of items that were seized from a Penhold home. Gary Raymond Auvigne has been charged.

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COURT BRIEFS PRELIMINARY HEARING SET FOR ACCUSED MURDERER Two men accused of murdering a Castorarea family will have a preliminary hearing next year.

Jason Gordon Klaus, 38, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of arson in relation to the deaths of his father Gordon Klaus, 61, his mother Sandra Klaus, 62 and his sister Monica Klaus, 40, in December 2013.

Joshua Gregory Frank, 29, has also been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths as well as one count of arson and one count of injuring or endangering an animal in relation to the shooting death of the family dog.

Their preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 26th, 2016. A preliminary hearing will determine whether or not there is enough evidence to hold a trial.

The remains of Gordon and Monica were found in what was left of a burnt-out house in Castor on Dec. 8th, 2013. The body of Sandra has never been found and during a press conference in Calgary last summer, RCMP Insp.

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gary RCMP Major Crimes Unit, said police believe her remains were consumed by the fire.

Hamori added Jason was arrested in August at Monica’s residence in Stettler while Frank was arrested at his brother’s residence in Castor.

He said the arrests were made after a “Key piece of evidence” was found by an RCMP dive team from B.C. in Big Knife Provincial Park during a dive on July 26th and July 27th. He said that evidence played a major role in laying the charges against the two suspects.

MAN CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING APPEARS IN COURT A man charged with the assault and attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl on Dec. 22nd behind the G.H. Dawe Centre was scheduled to make his another appearance in Red Deer court last week.

Alexander Beaulieu, 29, of Red Deer has been charged with attempted kidnapping, choking with intent, aggravated assault, robbery, utter threats to cause death or bodily harm, possess stolen property under $5,000 and theft under $5,000.

He is scheduled to return Feb. 27th.

ACCUSED KIDNAPPER DENIED BAIL A Red Deer man arrested and charged after a young woman was allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted in the early morning hours of Dec. 3rd was denied release in court last week. Justin Chase Mueller, 28, has been charged with committing a sexual assault with a weapon, committing robbery with a weapon, kidnapping, uttering threats and theft over $5,000.

The charges stem from an incident that took place on Dec. 3rd, when police said at approximately 12:20 a.m. a 20-year-old female was leaving her place of employment, a hotel, on Gasoline Alley.

Police said a lone male came to her drivers’ side door and brandished a knife. The male forced the female to get in the passenger seat and they departed. The male drove to the Westerner Grounds and then to the CIBC situated on 22nd St. in Red Deer where he brought the female into the vestibule and coerced her to withdraw money from her account at knifepoint.

The male then took the female to a rural location near Penhold where he sexually assaulted her. The male then drove the female

back to Red Deer and dropped her off at a convenience store in the Inglewood area.

Police said the male left with the female’s vehicle. The RCMP were contacted and an immediate investigation was undertaken to identify this perpetrator.

On Dec. 3rd at approximately 8:20 a.m. the female’s 2014 Hyundai Tucson was recovered on the west side of Gasoline Alley in a construction site.

On Dec. 5th at 9:30 p.m., the Edmonton Police Service arrested Mueller on the warrant issued by the Blackfalds RCMP Detachment in connection to this incident.

Mueller had called police from a residence in Edmonton and said that he would like to turn himself in. The Edmonton Police Service tactical unit attended the residence and he was arrested without incident.

Earlier that day, an arrest warrant had been issued for Mueller after police identified him as the suspect in the attack. Police said Mueller was believed to have left the Red Deer area and headed to Edmonton before his arrest. Police also warned the public that he was to be considered armed and dangerous. Mueller will return to court Feb 27th for election and plea.

POLICE BRIEFS SUSPECT SOUGHT IN HOME INVASION RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify a man who took a taxi to rob

his victim on Saturday night.

Shortly after 10 p.m. on Jan. 31st, the suspect arrived at a mobile home in Mustang Acres and knocked on the victim’s door. When the door

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The victim sustained bruising and cuts but did not require medical attention.

Police located the stolen cell phone outside the residence.

The suspect is described as dark-skinned with dark eyes. He is about 5’6” or 5’7” tall and 170 lbs.

He was wearing a multicoloured jacket.

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Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying this suspect is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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

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RCMP are searching for a man who stole eight iPads from the north Red Deer Walmart shortly before 1 p.m. on Jan. 24th.

The suspect tampered with the lock on a display case, removed eight iPads and left the store without detection. The iPads are valued at approximately $5,780.

Staff discovered the theft shortly afterward.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, average height, with short blonde hair.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying this suspect is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online.

POLICE LOOK FOR MAN WHO POINTED A HANDGUN Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance

to identify a man after he pointed a handgun at a passing motorist in the parking lot of the Parkland Mall on Jan. 25th.

The incident occurred at 4:45 p.m. near the old Safeway entrance on the southwest side. Several RCMP officers patrolled the area but the male suspect was not located.

The suspect was described as Caucasian and tall with a thin build.

He had brown hair and was wearing a dark colour baseball hat, dark baggy jacket, baggy blue jeans, with a red bandana or key chain lanyard hanging from his back pocket Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying the man responsible for this crime is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit. com.

BRENT CAMERON ARRESTED On Jan. 24th, Red Deer RCMP arrested 26-year-old Brent Robert Cameron, who was wanted on a Court of Queen’s Bench warrant after he failed to appear in court in Red Deer on Jan. 16th for the final day of a three-day trial.

Thanks to assistance from the public, RCMP located Cameron in a Red Deer residence; police obtained a warrant to enter the residence and took Cameron into custody without incident.

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ALERT Red Deer with the assistance of RCMP Red Deer and the K-Division Emergency Response Team seized 16 firearms, over 1,000 rounds of ammunition, 28 grams of methamphetamine, and a variety of stolen property from a residence in the downtown in close proximity to two schools on Jan 23rd.

The guns are believed to be stolen from homes throughout Red Deer and Central Alberta, and highlight a growing Alberta trend of crime guns being acquired through residential and commercial break and enters.

Five people were arrested and are facing a total of 230 charges related to drugs and guns.

Those charged include Joseph Daniel Swain, 30, Joseph Russell Sinclair, 26, Stephanie Dawn Hughes, 31, Angie Faye Deneff, 33, and Amanda Dawn Fox, 31.

Swain was arrested as result of a vehicle stop in north Red Deer. He had a handgun stashed in the driver’s side door panel and another wedged between the driver’s seat and center console. Fifty rounds of ammunition were located in the center console. Swain was bound by a 10-year firearms prohibition from a previous court decision.

“From a public safety stand point this is very concerning to have this many firearms seized. They are believed to be stolen from residential break and enters. Obviously it’s important to take the firearms out of the hands of criminals and off the streets here in Red Deer,” said Chad Coles, acting inspector for ALERT. “We are seeing firearms in association with drugs. It’s an alarming trend with firearms being recovered with drugs. Obviously there’s criminality in that and there are reasons why drug traffickers would have firearms in their possession.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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).

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

Bylaw No. 2015/5 to amend the Municipal Development Plan.

The purpose of the bylaw is to amend Map 3, Environmentally Significant Areas, by removing the following lands located within Section 13-38-28-4 of the Red Deer River – Penhold ESA from within the ESA boundary: Portions of (1) Lot D, Plan 1048KS, NW quarter; (2) NW of River, NE quarter; (3) NE part of SW quarter; and (4) NW of River, SE quarter.

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On the 3rd day of February, 2015, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: Permitted Use BENALTO 1. F. Lecky – 2.68-metre rear yard setback relaxation for an existing dwelling on Lot 4, Plan 6271KS, SW 31-282-5.

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Variety defines ‘Sound of Spring’ Gala event Students and Society celebrate Chinese New Year at annual showcase

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express An array of Chinese dance and music styles will be showcased at this year’s Sound of Spring Gala, presented by Hunting Hills High School.

The show, also hosted by the Hunting Hills High School’s Mandarin Program and the Red Deer & District Chinese Community Society, runs Feb. 18th in the school’s gym starting at 7 p.m.

Variety is the defining word for the production, which celebrates the Chinese New Year.

Teacher Sandy Cai is at the helm of the Sound of Spring Gala, which features music, singing, dancing and drama.

“We always try to have a variety – singing, dance, drama – we also have some programs from the Chinese community.

“For dance, we have Chinese traditional dances and we have the students sing some Chinese songs.”

Besides putting a performance together, Cai also pointed out that preparing for the production is something of a rich learning experience as well.

“They’re learning through the songs, and with the dramas it’s the same thing – they learn the culture. They not only learn ancient Chinese history and literature, it helps with their own language skills as well.

“There’s the cultural (aspects), language and learning all involved. That’s my purpose.”

It’s also something of collaboration with the Red Deer & District Chinese Community Society, she said, in terms of sponsorship and the featuring of artists and musicians in the show as well.

Student Jacob McKinley is helping to emcee the performance along with two others, as well as doing some singing and acting through the course of the show as well.

“Usually the scripts are pretty light-hearted so you can joke around a little bit while maintaining some

GETTING READY - Hunting Hills High School students rehearse the Fan Dance for the upcoming Sound of Spring Gala. seriousness – and the interaction with the crowd is interesting,” he said. McKinley, now in Grade 12, is also planning on continuing his post-secondary studies in China.

“I think I’ve always been interested in Asian culture.

I have a side of the family that is Chinese, so I’ve been exposed to it from a very early age. I think it’s so interesting – China is one of the longest lasting nations in the world – thousands and thousands of years – so that’s interesting.”

McKinley hopes that audiences will gain a greater appreciation for the culture, art and history of China by taking in the Sound of Spring Gala.

“The songs and performances that we are doing are very enjoyable even if you don’t speak or understand Mandarin,” he said.

Cai agreed.

“I just want everyone to be aware of the Chinese New Year. Not everyone can travel there, so that’s why we are trying to bring ‘Asian flavour’ to Red Deer.”

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Cai did point out there will be an interpreter onhand as well during Sound of Spring.

Lawrence Lee, director of the Red Deer and District Chinese Community Society, said the Society partners with the high school in planning the celebration.

“I think for me it’s a look at a cultural event that’s being celebrated across the world,” he said. “It’s our primary celebration for the Chinese cultural societies internationally.”

Advance tickets for the show ($5) can be picked up at the Hunting Hills High School bookstore, the Jasmine Palace, Red Star restaurant and the Noodle House and various Chinese restaurants throughout the City.

Tickets are also available at the door for $6.

There is also Chinese New Year Banquet prior to the performance– tickets are $20 for the supper, which includes the show as well. They must be purchased at the school. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Rescued from horrific conditions, Milk River dogs await new homes

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express More than one-third of the 201 dogs recently rescued from a property in southern Alberta are being sheltered and rehabilitated in Central Alberta.

The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society, along with numerous other rescues,

SPCAs and humane societies in Alberta, have stepped up to help in what is said to be one of the worst cases of neglect officials have seen in AARCS’ history and the largest removal of dogs in Alberta’s history according to the Alberta SPCA. In total, 201 dogs have been taken from a property in

Vinnie, an Irish wolfhound cross, was initially hesitant around new people, but has begun to be more socialized and is awaiting adoption at Alberta Animal Services.

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“Back in December we received a call from a member of the public who had seen the dogs on the property and who was concerned with their care,” said Roland Lines, communications manager with Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “I believe the original complaint might have estimated between 40 and 50 dogs.”

The removal happened in two stages. On Dec. 23rd, the dog owner had voluntarily surrendered 60 dogs to the Alberta SPCA. During the second operation on Jan. 13th, five Alberta SPCA peace officers, a veterinarian and two members of a southern Alberta animal rescue society removed an additional 141 dogs from the property. The dogs were malnourished, dehydrated and lacking sufficient shelter from the winter conditions.

The animals, a mixture of huskies, Irish wolfhounds, malamutes and komondors were in horrendous condi-

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tion upon arrival. They arrived at their rehabilitation facilities throughout the province extremely emaciated, with badly matted fur, dehydrated and very hungry. Some had broken bones, gapping wounds and were riddled with parasites.

Charges are pending against the owner of the property under the Animal Protection Act. Other media reports have indicated the property owner was previously charged in Saskatchewan under similar circumstances and 82 dogs were seized at that time as well.

Meanwhile, the Red Deer and District SPCA have 40 dogs in their care while Alberta Animal Services has 22 dogs and Klassic Kennels has 14 dogs.

All the animals are being provided with medical care, spay/neuter surgeries and will eventually be put up for adoption to find them new loving homes. Some of the dogs have already been adopted to families and others are currently up for adoption now.

“To be honest, this situation creates a great deal of strain on us in many areas because we haven’t been equipped to deal with this large volume before,” said Tara Hellewell, executive director of the Red Deer and District SPCA. “There are a number of medical issues for some of the dogs and on top of that there are some behavioural issues as well – most of them are quite scared and that creates challenges and they will need time to get used to people and their environments. They’ve been left to roam around fields or tethered to farm machinery and just a very different, un-socialized situation as compared to how most are

Marion was among those rescued from the Milk River property and is currently awaiting adoption at Alberta Animal Services.

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brought up.”

She added it is difficult to tell ages of some of the dogs, but the SPCA currently has three mothers all with litters of puppies, the youngest litter being just a couple of weeks old.

Erica Coomber, shelter administrator for Alberta Animal Services, said the situation is a horrific one.

“The condition of these dogs when they came to us was unbelievable. The care and the work that has gone

Caper, a two-year-old Akita-husky cross, is available for adoption through the Red Deer SPCA. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

into this – I just want to stand up and give everyone a round of applause because this operation was huge and the hours that everyone has put in. It makes me want to cry.

We can all come together and save 200 dogs – it’s unbeliev-

able. It’s a warm feeling,” she said. “They do have medical issues – they are all malnourished – they are starvation dogs. We’ve had them on 2,500 to 3,000 calories a day to help them gain weight.

“But they are all coming

around and they are able to be a dog. From what they came from and what they grew up in – they are just able to be dogs now and that is such a great thing.”

In addition, Hellewell said agencies face challenges when provinces act independently when it comes to placing bans on animal ownership. The property owner in this case was reportedly banned from owning animals in Saskatchewan, but that did not carry over to Alberta.

“Frequently offenders will move to another province and reoffend. We need to encourage our local MLAs and MPs to look at national ban registries so the folks don’t have an opportunity to move around,” she said. “We need to ensure we have strict penalties and the ability to stop repeat offenders from doing it again.”

In addition, all three facilities that are currently rehabilitating the dogs are in need of donations. Monetary donations to the Red Deer SPCA, Alberta Animal Services and Klassic Kennels would be greatly appreciated to help cover veterinary costs.

As well, the Red Deer SPCA is also in need of dog toys and Nylabones and Alberta Animal Services is in need of canned dog food.

As well, those interested in adopting can contact any of the local facilities.

The Red Deer and District SPCA can be contacted at 403-342-7722; Alberta Animal Services can be reached at 403-347-2388. Dogs up for adoption through Alberta Animal Services can also been seen at Petland. Klassic Kennels can also be reached at 403-340-0128.

Charlie and Peter, four-month-old husky-wolfhound crosses, are currently available for adoption through Petland.

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Xena, a one-year-old husky, is currently available for adoption through Petland.

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Amy Corpe, animal care manager at the Red Deer SPCA, and Lando, a three-year-old Irish wolfhound-komondor cross, enjoy a moment together. Lando has yet to be groomed and shows what many of the dogs with longer hair looked like upon being rescued.

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David Thompson Regional Health Authority Because health care makes up such an enormous part of government spending, the provision of health services and health care management is an ongoing public issue.

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DAWE One of the biggest changes in local health care occurred 20 years ago, in 1994-1995, with the creation of the David Thompson Regional Health Authority.

Originally, hospital care in Red Deer was provided at the Red Deer Memorial Hospital which was built in 1904 and run by a non-profit public corporation.

The board of directors was selected by the shareholders/members of that non-profit group.

Unfortunately, that organization was continuously in financial difficulty. In 1918, the Memorial Hospital Board finally dissolved into bankruptcy.

It was replaced by a three-person hospital commission appointed by Red Deer City council.

The economic depression after the First World War brought the situation to a crisis again. The City cut back on its annual grants.

The Hospital became bankrupt again. The provincial government stepped in. Beds were closed. Staff were laid off. Salaries were slashed by 40%.

The provincial government had little interest in directly running hospitals. Hence, a proposal was made to create a tax-supported municipal hospital district, encompassing the City of Red Deer and surrounding rural municipalities.

However, the rural authorities balked at taking on any new financial responsibilities. Hence, in April 1923, the Red Deer Municipal Hospital District #315 was created, encompassing only the City of Red Deer. It was Alberta’s first urban hospital district. The district’s trustees were elected by the voters of Red Deer.

After the Second World War, the hospital board felt the existing arrangement was no longer sustainable.

The City was experiencing a huge burst of growth.

A very large number of patients came from outside the City limits. Hence, in 1949, the hospital district was expanded to include some rural areas.

In 1962, the provincial government established the Red Deer Auxiliary Hospital District #14, with a five-person appointed board.

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It can be hard to think about sending your preschooler to school when he or she has unique needs. We understand, and we can help your child soar to achieve their highest potential.

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Learning through play, children aged 3-4 develop social and communication skills.

Register for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten at any school starting January 5th.

Please bring your child’s birth certifcate when registering.

To learn more about Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten programming contact any Red Deer Public School or access www.rdpsd.ab.ca.

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Friday, March 6, 2015 Registration will take place at Iron Ridge Elementary Campus between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Copy of original birth certificate must accompany registration.

Please note: Student must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2015 (Wolf Creek Public Schools Policy #300).

We offer an off campus early entrance program for children with special needs, ages 3-5.

Leaf Buddies at least 2 years old, parented Forest Friends 3-year-olds, unparented

With parented and un-parented programs, a new program just for 3-year-olds, and longer adventures for 4 & 5 year-olds, pre-school programs at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre are a great way to expose your youngsters to nature in Central Alberta.

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Welcome Home project seeking volunteer coordinator

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Back in June the City welcomed a new non-profit agency that pairs newly housed people with companionship to help with the adjustment.

The Welcome Home project has so far paired two newly-housed people with volunteers from the organization. Caseworkers connect applicants from Housing First to the Welcome Home Project and assign two volunteers for each newly housed person.

“We’ve followed a program that’s running in Edmonton. And there have been cases certainly where the companions become advocates for their newly-housed person. The primary responsibility of our volunteers is really that socialization and bringing some normalcy to the newly-housed people’s lives,” said Welcome Home Chair Barb Borlé.

“Some of these people have not had their own home for a long time, so it’s about getting into a routine. They might want helping finding deals in groceries or shopping, or just some company.

We are a companionship agency – that’s all we’re responsible for.

We provide volunteers for people who are newly housed to help those people adjust to their new

life. The volunteer commitment is to meet with the newly-housed weekly, mostly for socialization.”

The Welcome Home Project is an initiative that aims to work with local organizations at ending homelessness. The group acts under an oversight committee made up of representatives from Presbyterian, Lutheran, United, Roman Catholic and Anglican churches – the PLURA group.

The Welcome Home Project is without a volunteer coordinator, the only paid position within the group. Their job is to act as a liaison between volunteers and the Housing First agency to create partnerships. The previous coordinator worked out of Women’s Outreach, another partner on the Welcome Home Project.

“Since it’s been up and going, our biggest challenge has been the lack of a volunteer coordinator. It’s kind of put us at a standstill until we find a new person.

It doesn’t make any sense to be training more volunteers when we don’t have anybody in place to organize that.”

The Project is also looking for additional funding.

They were provided a year’s worth of funding by the City and in a few months, that year will come to term. Borlé said they are hoping for a corporate sponsor to

step up, or for some more community donations to help support this program.

“We will always be looking for volunteers, it’s just that right now we don’t have someone to coordinate them. We are currently looking for people, organizations, corporations that believe that it is important to help people adjust

to being housed. We need people who are able to help these newlyhoused people feel re-established in this part of their life. What we do is help these people gain a sense of normalcy after that change,” Borlé said.

“We need funding for the volunteer coordinator, and for a very small allowance for the vol-

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unteers to take their companions out for coffee and small things like that. As the program excels, we would like to be able to provide more of a support for the community of the newly-housed. We’d like to get these people together for an activity and meet each other and support each other.”

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ENTERTAINMENT RDC gears up for charms of Pride and Prejudice Theatre students are set to unveil Austen’s masterpiece this week

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deer College theatre studies students are putting the finishing touches on their rendition of the Jane Austen classic Pride and Prejudice, opening Thursday evening on the Arts Centre mainstage.

Directed by Lynda Adams, the production runs through to Feb. 7th, continuing Feb. 11th-14th with curtain at 7:30 p.m. There are also Saturday matinees on Feb. 7th and Feb. 14th at 1 p.m. A Valentine’s Day tea is also set for Feb. 14th following the matinee performance.

In a society where manners and birth mean everything, can Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy look beyond their pride and prejudice?

“I’m in love with the story, and I’m in love with her words,” explains Adams during a rehearsal break recently. “It’s really spectacular. I’ve also been taking the novel with me everywhere, because I’m reviewing and reading sections of the scenes that we are working on and realizing all the intricacies of the characters.

“The script is also very cinematic in its treatment of the story.” Austen’s story has been given a ‘unique and accessible treatment’ by renowned playwright and director Jon Jory. “He has really captured the story.”

Of course, that’s no easy task when adapting a sizable novel that is literally packed with all kinds of compelling characters and scenes, covering a range of

events and emotions. Not to mention, set in rural England about two centuries ago.

“He’s so true to the words,” added Adams, describing Jory’s approach to penning the script. “There are only 18 lines that are not Austen’s from the novel (in the script). To be able to go through the novel and see all these lines that are being said by these young actors is quite fabulous.”

RDC’s production will indeed delight Austen fans and win new fans with this ‘story of improbable love’.

Among Austen’s most famous and beloved works, its appeal has never faded.

And as Adams points out, there has been something of a resurgence of interest in Austen over the past couple of decades as well. Not that she’s ever been out of fashion – Jane Austen societies and groups abound world-wide. It all really simply points to the universal themes that continually surface in her work, particularly in the engaging pages of Pride and Prejudice. As the story unfolds, there are all the themes that resonate so much with audiences of really any era – love, romance, family struggles, disappointment, despair and settled happiness.

First published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has consistently been noted as Austen’s most popular novel, according to Pemberley. com. “It portrays life in the genteel rural society of the day, and tells of the initial misunderstandings and later mutual enlightenment between Elizabeth Bennet

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CLASSIC - From left, Nate Rehman, Kassidee Campbell and Pharaoh Amnesty recently rehearsed a scene from Red Deer College’s upcoming production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The play opens Thursday at the Arts Centre. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express (whose liveliness and quick wit have often attracted readers) and the haughty Darcy. The title Pride and Prejudice refers (among other things) to the ways in which Elizabeth and Darcy first view each other.”

The original version of the novel was written in 1796-1797 under the title First Impressions.

Meanwhile, Adams is looking forward to seeing

how local audiences respond to RDC’s interpretation of such a literary jewel.

And as far as her students go, she couldn’t be happier with their commitment to the creative process.

One evening, the cast was getting together for a potluck family dinner as the Bennet family – and even planned to stay in character, accents and all.

“You have to really live

these characters – especially because of the accent.”

Indeed. And it’s preparatory experiences like that that build authenticity to each and every performance.

“I have to say they are doing an amazing job with the language as well – it’s so full,” said Adams of her cast. “The structure is different, as are some of the words – and the accents,”

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she added, summing up the challenges of nailing the sensibilities, manners and norms of the time that the story is set in. “But what a great piece of theatre for them – that they get to grab onto Pride and Prejudice.

It’s a classic.”

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Notre Dame stages Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Notre Dame students are gearing up for their next production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, which hits the Memorial Centre stage Feb. 12th14th. Curtain is at 7 p.m. with a matinee on Feb. 14th at 1 p.m.

From the musical library of Rodgers and Hammerstein with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colours comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.

Joseph, his father’s favourite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams.

When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar’s wife land him in jail.

When news of Joseph’s gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh, Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command.

Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowlingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize.

After testing their integrity, Joseph is left to decide his brothers’ fate.

Set to an engaging ‘cornucupia’ of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble gum pop and rock, this Old Testament tale emerges both ‘timely and timeless.’

“I am so proud of them,” said teacher Stephanie Layden - who is directing the production - of her cast and crew. When she heard she would be staging the show, she was thrilled as it’s the first musical she ever saw as a child and it left an indelible impression. “It’s the first thing that was really awe-inspiring to me,” she recalls. “I remember the colours so vividly.”

Meanwhile, with such a well-known production, there is a certain ‘sticking to the original’ that you want to hold onto while still adding your own creative touches here and there. “With this show in particular, people have expectations of what it should look like,” she explains. “It’s a crowdpleaser, it’s a family show and it’s something where we really wanted to stay true to the original vision. We’ve added a few different comedic twists and that’s where really where our creative vision took us – a few scenes that we are making a little more ‘campy’.”

Cameron Chapman plays Joseph, Jill Goranson and Yvette Lagrange are the narrators, and William Abash is the Elvisinspired Pharaoh.

Layden said there are 33 students in the production, not including 10 students that make up the technical production team.

“What’s really neat about the program at Notre Dame is that it’s really student-focused. So I’ve had students doing choreography, I’ve had students creating costumes, and others have done all of the lighting, set design and set building. We also have a pit band performing with us instead of a recording, and it’s comprised of students as well. It’s really been a school-wide col-

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CLASSIC TALE - From left are William Abash as the Elvis-inspired Pharaoh and Cameron Chapman as Joseph in Notre Dame’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Dreamcoat. The show runs Feb. 12th-14th. laborative effort. I think that’s the coolest thing about working on this production.”

The challenge is also increased with a musical – it’s not just reciting dialogue in a dramatic way, but there’s the singing and choreography woven into the mix as well.

There are about 22 numbers in the show.

“At the beginning of the year, I set the bar pretty high and they have met it and exceeded it,” she said.

Ultimately, it all goes back to that sense of everyone focusing on a single project and giving it their all. “It’s a huge production – it’s massive, and you really need everyone onboard with dedication and teamwork, and we haven’t been let down.”

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Hunting Hills presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Hunting Hills High School students are presenting one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays this week at the Welikoklad Event Centre downtown.

Shows run Feb. 5th to 7th with curtain at 7 p.m. with a matinee at 1 p.m. on Feb. 7th as well. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for children/students/seniors.

‘Classy Refreshments’ will be available at each performance and tickets will be available at the door.

Instructor Bill Jacobsen said A Midsummer Night’s Dream continues to be one of the most produced plays in the world every year.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the first soap operas with mixed-up lovers and magical transformations and clowns and what-not,” he explains. “And it is flat-out funny. Like many of Shakespeare’s stories, many of the central characters are teens which makes it so accessible to students.”

Jacobsen said the team has chosen to base much of the imagery in the play around Van Gogh’s painting Starry Night.

“It contains images of trees and buildings and moons and stars and fits the images of the play so well,” he explained. “Because of conflicts in the fairy world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the land is disjointed - hence our audience will only see the painting in bits and pieces until the end of the play when order is restored and the world is back in sync. And the art work on stage was all student-created.”

The production will feature 51 students in the cast, plus there are 33 technicians working on the show as well. “They love the challenge of Shakespeare and, as one said at rehearsal this week, if after five months we are still laughing at this stuff, it must be pretty funny.”

Jacobsen has guided his young artists through many outstanding productions in the past, and A

Midsummer Night’s Dream looks to be another finelycrafted show.

“Shakespeare is fun and the challenge is inspiring but, as with most high school work, it is the growth of the students over the course of the process that is the most rewarding,” he said. “There are students in this cast and crew who are dealing with so much in their lives and families and yet, for a few hours each week, they have poured their hearts and souls into this challenging work and gained insight and confidence and support and they have grown so much as a result.

Meanwhile, Jacobsen is confident the magic of Shakespeare’s tale will leave audiences more aware of the talents of the City’s youth. “I hope in seeing the projects students are sharing on their offnights that they will see how talented, idealistic and creative these young people are and that they deserve our respect and support.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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The good and the bad about cheese Pizza, pasta, enchiladas cheese makes everything more delicious. From cheddar to Gouda to Gorgonzola, all kinds of cheese are made from four simple ingredients - milk, salt, a starter culture and rennet. The way the ingredients are combined, the type of ingredients used, the other ingredients added and the length of time the cheese ages all determine the taste of the cheese.

You may love cheese, but is it a food that’s okay to indulge in or should you watch how much you eat?

Cheese, like other types of dairy foods, is a great source of protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals. Your body needs quality protein and essential amino acids like that found in cheese

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WHEELER to build muscle, bone, cartilage, blood and skin. Protein provides your body with energy and helps fill you up, making lean sources of protein helpful in your quest to lose weight.

The calcium found in cheese is beneficial for bone health. The vitamin B12 in cheese helps your body absorb and use the calcium.

People of all ages - but especially children and teenagers, need to eat enough calcium to support bone growth and strength. Without adequate amounts of calcium

in your diet, you’re at risk for osteoporosis and brittle bones later in life. Just two ounces of cheese provide almost half of your daily calcium requirements.

Besides bone health, calcium is also important for strong teeth and a strong jawbone to support those teeth. Eating sources of calcium like cheese along with good dental hygiene will help ensure your pearly whites stay healthy.

Eating too much cheese isn’t a smart idea for a few reasons.

Reason 1 - cheese is high in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol, making it one of those foods you need to watch if you’re trying to lose weight.

Reason 2 - cheese is difficult for many people to digest, especially if it’s made from cow’s milk and

pasteurized. During pasteurization, the enzymes that help your body digest dairy products are lost. People with an intolerance to lactose, the sugar found in dairy products, will have trouble digesting cheese and may experience gas, bloating or diarrhea from eating too much.

Reason 3 - many cheeses are high in sodium. This salty taste makes cheese yummy, but too much sodium puts one at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney stones and edema (swelling of body parts).

Cheese is a nutritious food offering several important health benefits, but because of its high fat and sodium content, it should be eaten in moderation. Adults need two to three servings of

dairy a day and cheese is one way to get those servings, just choose reduced-fat varieties to save on calories. Reduced-fat cheese contains the same amount of protein and calcium but up to 70 fewer calories and almost half the amount of fat and cholesterol.

When cooking with cheese, use less than the recipe calls for or substitute full-fat cheese for a reduced-fat option. You don’t need much cheese with strong flavor (sharp cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu, or Feta) in order to still enjoy its taste. When planning a meal that contains cheese, pair it with healthy, low-fat options like vegetables, whole grain pasta or beans.

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A shocking finding about aspirin and heart attack Aspirin has been called the ‘One Cent Miracle Drug’ for good reason. It’s the most widely used medical remedy in the world and available for over a 100 years to treat headaches and other pains.

Millions take it to decrease the risk of heart attack and more recently, cancer.

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In January of 2011, the journal, The Lancet, reported data from eight studies involving 25,570 people. It concluded that a daily Aspirin decreased total cancer deaths by 24% after five years of use.

Moreover, after people stopped Aspirin, death rates were still 20% lower for 15 years, largely for cancers of the colon, esophagus

and prostate.

Researchers also discovered an 81 milligram (mg) baby Aspirin had the same effect as a 325 mg regular Aspirin. This in itself is good news as the lower the dose the less risk of complications.

Later, the Annals of Oncology analyzed data from hundreds of studies. It reported that daily Aspirin use for 10 years after age 50 decreased the risk of colon, stomach and esophageal malignancies by 33%. This analysis also proved the anti-cancer effect continued for several years after Aspirin was discontinued. At the same time there was an 18% drop in heart attacks, and a small drop in deaths from them.

So, why would anyone say ‘no’ to Aspirin in view of its effect on cancer and heart attack? I’ve stressed many times in this column that we never take a drug without facing unintended consequences. Every year in North America about 20,000 people taking Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs die

of gastrointestinal bleeding.

But doctors, considering the pros and cons, believe it’s still prudent to prescribe a low-dose Aspirin in some situations. For instance, if there’s a family history of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or one of colon, esophageal or prostate malignancy. A report from the University of California helps to make the decision for or against Aspirin easier.

It states, if 1,000 people decided to take Aspirin for 10 years, starting at age 60, it would prevent 16 deaths from cancer and one heart attack. But it would result in two deaths from hemorrhagic stroke (the type that causes death from rupture of an artery in the brain).

This summary shows that Aspirin’s main benefit is cancer prevention. But it’s also shocking because most North Americans believe that Aspirin prevents heart attack. They do not expect to die from hemorrhagic stroke (rupture of an artery in the brain).

So why doesn’t Aspirin save more lives from heart attack?

It’s because Aspirin only oils the blood, decreasing the risk of a blood clot that causes coronary attack. However it does nothing to prevent and reverse atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of arteries), the main cause of heart attack and other cardiovascular complications.

So what more can people do, after taking Aspirin, to decrease their risk of heart attack and hemorrhagic stroke? Only one way has been proven. Photographs that don’t lie can be seen on the web site www.docgiff.com.

They show that that high doses of Vitamin C and lysine can prevent and reverse atherosclerosis.

In Canada this combination in either powder or capsules is available at Health Food Stores.

In the U.S. they’re available online at www.mymedi-c.com or the toll free number 1-844-781-0069.

The addition of lysine to Vitamin C reduces the risk of Aspirin’s possible complication,

hemorrhagic stroke. Science has proven that the addition of lysine makes arterial walls stronger just as steel rods make concrete stronger. So they are less likely to burst causing a stroke.

Unfortunately, this information is not reaching millions of North Americans because of the immense power of pharmaceutical companies.

They have spent hundreds of millions of dollars convincing doctors that cholesterol-lowering drugs are the be-all-and-end-all to treat heart attack and other cardiovascular problems, in spite of their many unintended consequences.

It’s particularly tragic that the medical establishment continues to ignore this natural, safe, less expensive, and effective remedy backed by a Nobel Prize winner’s research. But medical history shows this is not the first time that great health saving discoveries have collected dust.

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Electric cars becoming more popular in City

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Red Deer City Councillor Paul Harris has been a smart car owner, which runs on diesel or gas, since 2005 but when he caught wind of the first electric smart car being in the design stages he immediately went and put a deposit on it.

While it took two years for Harris to receive his eco ride, he was ecstatic to continue doing his part to reduce his carbon footprint, explaining that he charges his car using green energy from a provider that guarantees it isn’t generated using coal or ‘dirty power’.

“The first electric cars were in the early 1900s - humans were driving electric cars before they were driving gas cars,” explained Harris.

“So imagine what would happen if we had improved on the electric car technology instead of making the mainstream switch to gas-powered vehicles over the last century – the planet would be in a completely different state right now.”

Peavey Mart is one of many electric vehicle charging stations (EV Stations) within City limits with development manager for Peavey Mart, Jest Dempsey Sidloski stating their charging station, which is open 24/7 will see between eight to 10 electric vehicles per week.

Sidloski explained their charging station opened two years ago after the president of Peavey Industries, Doug Anderson, was approached by the owner Sun Country Highway, an EV station installation company.

“Two years ago this was literally not happening anywhere in western Canada, electric charging stations were just being talked about,” explained Sidloski.

“Ultimately our thoughts were that our stores have a couple hundred parking stalls so if only one of them was designated for electric cars, then it isn’t the craziest idea ever.”

Peavey Mart installed 37 EV stations across their western Canadian locations, with Sidloski explaining Red Deer’s location between Edmonton and Calgary make their station one of the busiest.

“We have had many, many new customers and clients thanks to the charging stations as people will come in while they wait for their cars to charge,” said Sidloski. “The numbers are growing everyday and I’m confident our station will continue to be used and continue to grow users.”

While most electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home, they agree it is nice to see more stations popping up around town and across the country.

The first Albertan Tesla electric car supercharger station

opened in Red Deer this past week in the parking lot of the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre.

It is the only charger of its kind in the prairie provinces and is available for use to all Tesla Model S owners.

‘TWO YEARS AGO THIS WAS LITERALLY NOT HAPPENING ANYWHERE IN WESTERN CANADA.’ JEST DEMPSEY SIDLOSKI Unfortunately the supercharger station is exclusive to new Tesla Model S’s only, however Tesla Roadster Sport owners Jason and Capri Auch of Calgary say with plenty of other options available to them in Red Deer they’re not worried about making their frequent trips to Edmonton.

The Auchs, who purchased their Roadster in 2010, frequently stop in Red Deer on their way to Edmonton.

“I really loved cars, and I’m an environmentalist, so when this option became available it was the right solution for me,” said Jason on his choice to purchase a Tesla. “There were none in Canada, so I ordered it over the Internet off of the Tesla web page and they delivered it on a big truck in about three months.”

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would get 396 km on a single charge, with the car taking about four hours to charge.

Auch added he chose Tesla as it gets a good amount of range, while maintaining speed, and having, “That sporty appeal.

“You can make it to Edmonton just barely, but if you stop in Red Deer and have lunch then you can make it with tons of extra range,” explained Jason. “My wife noticed on one of the charging apps that there was a charging station opening in Red Deer at Peavey Mart so we thought it would be a great place to stop and charge.”

Both Harris and Auch agreed after having made the switch to an electric vehicle it will be near impossible to ever go back to a regular vehicle.

“Once I drove an electric car – environmental issues aside – it’s just so much better that it’s hard to go back to driving a regular internal combustion car because electric just drive just feels so much better,” said Auch. With Harris stating, “I will take anyone for a test drive.”

Other CAA registered EV stations in Red Deer include the Red Deer Lodge, Bower Place Shopping Centre, Red Deer College, Father Henri Voisin School, and Queen’s Diner. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell featurung Canadian pianist Milton Schlosser on Feb. 5th from 12:15 to 1 p.m. A noted pianist and award-winning professor, Milton will perform a provocative program that features piano works by Beethoven and Debussy. As well, he plays one of his own works entitled Blue Virgin, a piece inspired by France’s Chartres Cathedral and based on a blues-infused rendering of the hymn Praise to the Lord. Be prepared to be surprised; you will encounter a range of styles, from Viennese classical and French impressionism to even a bit of the blues!

The Red Deer event is part of a five-city tour for Milton that begins in Grande Prairie and ends in Honolulu on Valentine’s Day. No admission charge. Donations accepted at the door. Coffee and tea provided by Cafe Noir.

Reel Movie Mondays presents: Mr. Turner rated PG. Screens Feb. 9th at Carnival Cinemas, tickets available in advance $10/$8 for museum members at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47A Ave. Before Monet and Renoir, Pissarro and Sisley – there was Turner, one of the greatest of all English painters. Choosing to focus on the artist in middle age, director Mike Leigh finds a strange, anti-social mumbler far more comfortable with canvas and paint than the social niceties demanded of the era.

High School Night classes will be starting up again in the second week of February. Now is the time to pick up that class you need to upgrade your high school education and go on to your post secondary future!

Two nights a week for five months will get it done. Call Red Deer Public Schools - Community Programs at 403342-1059 for more details.

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vulnerable po populations within our communities. No prior knowledge communities is needed and all training is provided. 403-346-1241 or e-mail: vishva.ragunathan@redcross.ca.

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 tender love songs in gentle close harmony along with a rose and a picture of the occasion. Cost is $40 in Red Deer or $45 for out of town. For information or booking contact Fran at 403347-0436 or Ralph at 403-3479852. Please order early as bookings are limited. Requests

must be received by Feb. 12th.

Red Deer Public Schools will be hosting a 12-week IELTS test prep program at Lindsay Thurber High School. Improve your English skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, then challenge an English language competency exam such as IELTS or TOEFL. You should be at a Canadian Language Benchmark 7-8 to benefit. Your goal is to develop overall ability to communicate in English. Does not include test fees. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from Feb. 10th - May 5th, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Cost is $119 + GST. Call 403-342-1059 for more details and to register.

Red Deer Public Schools will be hosting a 12-week Pronunciation program for New Canadians at Lindsay Thurber High School. Improve your pronunciation skills and overcome common problems with English pronunciation. You will gain

confidence in your ability to communicate in English. You must be at a Canadian Language Benchmark 4 to participate.

Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from Feb. 12th – May 7th, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Cost is $119 + GST. Call 403-342-1059 for more details and to register.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper St. Leonard’s Anglican Church Hall - located at the intersection of 44th St. & 42nd Ave. on Feb. 17th from 5 - 7 p.m. Admission is $7.

Children six and under: free. Family: $15. sausages, pancakes, Beverage. Come and bring a friend.

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.

Daytime Documentaries runs Feb. 11th from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Snell Auditorium. February’s documentary explores the complex life of Bobby Fischer, the troubled genius whose charisma and talent spurred a worldwide fascination with chess: the ‘Game of Kings.’ Fischer’s evolution from isolated child to chess prodigy, global superstar, angry recluse, and fugitive from the law, is a spellbinding story of the making and unmaking of an American icon. Join us for this excellent documentary film and enjoy coffee or tea with us. A discussion facilitated by a staff member will follow the film.

Everyone is welcome. If you are bringing a group, or for more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100.

The Golden Circle is offering intermediate Tai Chi till March 23rd. Classes are on Monday evenings from 6:30pm – 8 p.m.

Cost is $40 for members or $65 for non-members. Please register at the front desk at 4620-47 A Ave. or call 403-3436074 for more information.

Lincoln Hall Society dinner theatre presents Davy the Punk by Bob Bossin on Feb. 7th. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with supper from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m. All tickets $45. Advance only by Feb 5th. For tickets

email Kathy or call 782 -4194.

Cards at the Golden Circle. Join us for Canasta on Mondays at 1 p.m. Drop in fee $1. Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. join us for Singles Bridge. Drop in fee of $2. Partner Bridge is played the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Drop in fee of $3. Euchre is played the first and third Friday of the month at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $2. Join us for scrabble Friday’s starting at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $1.

Thursday night dances continue at the Golden Circle at 7 p.m. Admission is $7. 403346-3896, 403-347-6165 or 403-342-2875. A Valentine’s Dance runs Feb. 12th.

Do you have an interest in singing for seniors? The Tony Connelly Singers celebrate their goal by preparing 10 programs each year filled with oldies, newer music, sing-a-long and instrumental

highlights with a friendly, easygoing atmosphere. We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, September to June at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and average four to five sing outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. 403-346-7316.

Grief Seminar. Dealing with everyday losses in our life. Living Stones Church. Feb. 28TH. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free will offering for lunch provided. Pre-register at the office 403-347-7311.

MEETINGS The Canadian Red Cross in Red Deer is hosting an information session to discuss exciting volunteer opportunities available in all programs: Disaster Management, the Health Equipment Loan Program, Violence and Abuse Prevention and Administration. If you are interested and think you would be a great fit for the Red Cross, please join us at our volunteer information night. It takes place Feb. 12th, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Canadian Red Cross, Unit #105 – 5301 43 St. No prior knowledge is required and all training is provided. To learn more about Red Cross services in Alberta, visit: http:// www.redcross.ca/where-wework/in-canada/alberta.

Central Alberta Historical Society Meeting runs Feb. 18th at 7:00 p.m. at Red Deer Museum (4525 47A Ave.) Celebrating Black History Month. Topic: Black Settlement History of Alberta. Speaker: Allan Goddard from the Breton Museum. For further information contact Faye 403-343-1881.

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.

Gamblers Anonymous meetings are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Red Deer Regional Hospital (3942-50 Ave.) south complex, lower level rooms 503 and 504.

Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017.

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SPORTS Fourth annual Freeze the House a success in Red Deer

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express The fourth annual Freeze the House Charity Bonspiel took place this past weekend in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Central Alberta.

The event aims to raise funds to support the families residing at the Ronald McDonald House, which provides a comfortable place to stay for families who live outside of Red Deer’s limits and have a child receiving medical care at the local hospital.

The Charity Bonspiel welcomed curling Olympic gold medalist John Morris and Olympic gold medalist and two-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts silver medalist, Kaitlyn Lawes.

Morris and Lawes were in attendance at the bonspiel for the ‘Pay the Pro’ option, in which tournament teams had the opportunity for either of the two to take their shot for them.

Lawes, who plays third for the Jennifer Jones team, was fresh out of a big win at the Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts two weeks ago and is headed to the national championship in a few weeks.

Morris, who skips for his team based out of Calgary, said although they are busy with their season only halfway over and are busy preparing for the Brier in a few weeks, he was glad he had the time to make his second appearance at the Freeze the House event and was thrilled to bring his friend and former teammate Lawes along with him this time.

“I came the first year and had a blast it’s such a great event,” said Morris. “It’s very social and the bonspiel ranges from beginners to advanced with 72 teams from all around the area and it’s such an easy decision to make when you’re asked to come out especially when it’s in support of such a great cause like the Ronald McDonald House.”

Morris explained the first time

INSPIRATION - Olympic curling gold medalists Kaitlyn Lawes and John Morris pose for a photo with curling fan Jaden Morlock, 10, during the Friday night mixer of the annual Freeze the House Charity Bonspiel in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Central Alberta. he took part in the Charity Bonspiel he was so moved by his experience that after receiving a tour of the then newly opened Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer, he now volunteers his time at the Ronald McDonald House of Southern Alberta and cooks a monthly dinner for the families residing there.

“I couldn’t believe how amazing it was,” said Morris.

“The idea of supporting families when their kids were in tough times at the hospital really hit home for me and inspired me so much.”

Lawes agreed that the tours

they received of the home were lasting.

“It really hit home for me,” said Lawes. “It’s so important to have your family around you when you’re in a time of need and it’s such a great cause to be able to help them in any way especially through a sport we love.”

Curling fans were thrilled to see the Olympic duo in attendance at the bonspiel, in particular the junior curlers, who were ecstatic to be able to share the sheet with a few of their curling heroes.

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huge to be able to meet people who you watch curl on TV and who you are inspired by,” said Lawes. “It’s a really special thing to have that opportunity to give back to the sport we love and it is very humbling to see how excited kids are to be able to hold an Olympic medal.

“That opportunity doesn’t come along very often so any chance we get to share our journey and our story of hard work and getting to where we are today is an incredible feeling.”

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The past three Charity Bonspiels have raised just under $500,000 with all proceeds of the bonspiel supporting the operating costs of Ronald McDonald House charities Central Alberta.

The tournament included three games for each team, a Friday night mixer, a Saturday night dinner/dance, as well as a variety of prizes. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Local man honoured for work in soccer community

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This award makes Cliff Maddock the first Red Deerian to ever receive an award from the Alberta Soccer Association via nomination from the Red Deer City Soccer Association (RDCSA) and the Red Deer Renegades. Brian Desjardins, business operations manager for RDCSA, nominated Maddock for the Award of Merit, with Desjardins stating he was in no way shocked to hear that Maddock was to receive the award at an awards banquet last weekend in Calgary.

Maddock has been involved with the Red Deer soccer community for nearly nine years after his oldest son Colt, 17, began playing.

Aside from coaching his youngest son Jesse’s, 11, house soccer team, Maddock is also responsible for the set up and tear down of the

RDCSA’s indoor soccer fields at the Westerner for the last six years, he has also worked as the Red Deer Renegades Equipment Director since 2009 and until this year has served on the board of directors for the club for a number of years.

“I GUESS IT’S JUST MY AREA, I’M HAPPY WHEN I’M THERE HELPING – IT’S MY PEACEFUL ZONE.” CLIFF MADDOCK Desjardins stated in his nomination letter to the Alberta Soccer Association that they believe Maddock’s contribution to soccer has helped develop and grow the sport in Red Deer. Whether through coaching, managing, fundraising and setting up of outdoor/indoor fields – his involvement has been central in growing the sport and development of players.

Maddock said he isn’t sure where his selfless nature and love for soccer comes from but stated that on the soccer field is where he’s happiest. “I guess it’s just my area, I’m

happy when I’m there helping – it’s my peaceful zone,” said Maddock.

“It means a lot to me to be able to see the pride in the City, and the sport, and the Renegades themselves and I know what needs to be done and get it done so we look good as a City and as a sport.”

Maddock added the endless hours spent volunteering with the soccer association is all made worthwhile when he sees the kids on his team progressing throughout the year. “You’ll look at the beginning of the season and then again at the end of the season and to see the difference in their skill set is very rewarding,” he explained. “The biggest thing for me is watching them walk off the field at the end of the game with a smile - whether its gone good or bad then you know it’s been a good day.

“I also get to spend that much more time with my son as well because he’s on my team so the rewards to my volunteer work are definitely there.”

Desjardins explained Maddock has gone above and beyond simply for the love of soccer and has even gone as far as to push back family

CLIFF MADDOCK vacations to ensure facilities and fields are in the necessary state for major events.

“What really made me nominate him was the sheer volume of work he has put into the fields – the amount of days and hours he has put in to make sure everything runs smoothly is just insane,” said Desjardins. “Just in getting to know him and hearing everything he has done I knew he was a person from the Red Deer soccer community that needed to be recognized.” jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Jerseys were thrown to the floor and hats tossed across bars.

Patriots’ fans faces were a mix of pure joy and mild confusion as they watched in awe as their team received their first Super Bowl win in 10 years, re-

viving our faith in the Pats once more.

As frustrating as it was to watch the Patriots continuously attempt to try and run the ball and be denied by Seahawks staggering defense time after time, with Tom Brady at their helm throwing four touchdown passes they miraculously came back from the

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SWAN depths of defeat and took home the Vince Lombardi trophy with a 28-24 win.

Brady earned himself a third game MVP title, as well as joined the ranks of Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to bag four Super Bowl wins.

In what was truly a display of the primal meaning of sport, the two teams’ bold battle to the finish was unmatched by the last decade of previous Super Bowls.

The sheer number of mind-blowing feats of athleticism shown from both teams made the game unforgettable. I’ve never bore witness to so many fans being close to crying as there were when the Pats’ defense shut down the Seahawks last attempt at the goal line in the last 20 seconds of the game.

The tensions were high; the stakes even higher.

With only 20 seconds left on the clock Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s last attempt was intercepted in the end zone by the Pat’s rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler in what was Butler’s only career interception.

Seahawks fans may nev-

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er forgive Wilson’s decision not to run the ball the few yards needed, with Pats fans likely never letting them live it down either.

The controversial decision was one Wilson and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll will likely regret for the rest of their lives, as it was the decision that cost them a Super Bowl.

The pre-game talk of the beginning of a Seahawks dynasty were shattered before fans’ eyes with Brady and Pats coach Bill Belichick continuing the lasting legacy that has been the Patriots over the course of the Brady-Belichick era.

Sorry Seahawks, better luck next year.

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Consider using extra home space for family North America is getting bigger.

We have all seen the news reports about childhood obesity and the rise in average weight in our country but have you seen the size of our houses? In the past 40 years houses have increased by 1,000 sq. ft.

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MECKLER If you purchase a home built pre-1975 the chances of having more than one or two bathrooms is slim yet new homes are averaging three to four, often with an ensuite attached to every bedroom.

Although multigenerational housing is less common in our fair country, it would seem that we are in the perfect position to consider this option.

Yet many people are rattling around in thousands of unused square footage with their drawbridge pulled in tight, not allowing for extended family to move in with them. Once our little darling has finished grad school with a degree in Puppetry and (shockingly) can’t find a job – isn’t it our duty as parents to allow them to move back home? Come on mom and dad; you know you want to disrupt your peaceful, clean life where you know exactly what is in your fridge and renovate your media room to convert it to a private bedroom retreat for the Master Puppeteer!

And how about your parents?

After decades in Arizona or Florida and countless cruises to the Bahamas they have suddenly run out of money!

The solution is for you to build an impossibly expensive double garage with a cottage addition for them to live out their last days in peace and for them to interfere in your adult life as much as possible. Sure

there will be fresh muffins from time to time but the trade off is you may have to watch your aging father putter around the yard in his plaid boxer shorts.

Of course this is entirely tongue-incheek and I honestly believe that we should consider the merits of mutigenerational dwelling as tough times are forecast ahead. Countries all over the world have successful models for living with extended family members and more and more floor plans are being created for up/down duplex combinations which would allow you to live together yet separately with either aging parents or adult children (and even their children!)

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I have always admired grandparents who put their lives on hold and put a fulltime effort into looking after grandchildren yet now that I am at THAT age of possibly becoming a grandmother the thought is not admirable at all!

With our homes getting larger and our mortgages getting longer, it may not be too far outside of the box to consider layering family again.

The financial benefits are obvious and the village you create will fill in the gaps in the stressed-out lives of new parents and freshly graduated university students.

When you look around your home and see the spaces that are rarely used it might be a new inspiration to change up what we consider normal habitation and utilize your extra space for your family.

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Surviving the fluctuating price of oil So due to international forces well beyond our control it appears that the price of oil is falling. As Albertans we are well aware of the financial ramifications this can have to us personally. A decreased profit margin may lead to cut backs by the oil companies in the form of decreased hours and possibly even layoffs. So what can you do to make it easier?

Read on good friends as I share a few ideas with you.

Refinance your home.

The last few years have seen an increase to property values. When you put this together with the fact that you have been paying your mortgage down you could be in a great position to do refinancing. Consider this scenario: Your house value is $400,000. Your mortgage at $280,000 at 3.75% which equals $1,435/month. Credit cards are at $7,500 which equals $200/month. Your line of credit is $20,000 for $600/month. That is a total of $2,235/month.

If you refinance your home to $320,000 at today’s

credit in case of emergency. The payments on this type of a loan are often interest-only and the funds are easily accessed if you need them.

Start a savings plan. We all say we would like to save more. Perhaps the potential downturn will remind you to actually act upon this.

Consider setting yourself up on an automatic savings plan. Most people find an automatic monthly withdrawal from their account to be relatively painless when compared to actually having to transfer funds.

Make sure you have an account like a TFSA where you have cash that is easily accessible without any penalties as seen with a savings account like an RSP. Take a close look at the little expenses. The devil is in the details they say and this is true of your finances as well. Take a look at your expenses.

Did you know that some banks offer fee-free banking? Maybe its time to consider a move. This could save you $20/month. Are you being charged an annu-

Pam

PIKKERT much lower rates your payment drops to $1,514/ month which allows you to pay out all of the above and have a savings account of about $10,000 just in case.

You will also save $721 which you then start putting away into your savings account every month.

Keep in mind that you will incur a penalty to break your current mortgage so call your lender to see exactly how much this will be. No lender will pay this for you but some of them will pay your legal fees and appraisal costs which can save you up to $1,000.

Get a line of credit. Perhaps you do not have the home equity necessary to do a refinance. Consider getting yourself a line of

al fee on your credit card or maybe a higher rate? Take a look around and see who is offering a better deal.

Call your current credit card provider to negotiate a better rate. This is another

potential $20/month.

And really this list could go on and on. Just these two ideas could save you nearly $500/month. There are coupons and discounts all around us, web sites writ-

ten by the thrifty to help steer you to great deals.

Until next time my friends.

Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

Should you flip that house?

Many of us envision the gutsy move to flip a house for quick financial gains – and some people are quite successful at doing so, say advisors in this field.

For those with the time, energy and technical skills, buying a property to fix up and sell later at a higher price or to rent out for a period of time, can be a worthwhile investment. But do your research.

1. Take note of the taxes. As the saying goes, the only things certain in life are death and taxes. Depending upon the municipal, provincial and federal taxation requirements for your area, sales tax and land transfer tax will apply at differing levels across the country. You could even be taxed based on the level of renovations if a lot of work has been done.

2. Consider a joint venture, but choose your partners wisely. Each party should bring to the relationship what others within the deal cannot. For example, if

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