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Projects getting fast-tracked due to 2019 Canada Winter Games BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff

The Red Deer community is benefiting from a number of projects which are a direct result of being awarded the 2019 Canada Winter Games. “The Canada Winter Games has brought new provincial and federal dollars into Red Deer that we otherwise would not have been eligible for. Those infrastructure dollars from the provincial and federal governments would have went to another community,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “There are other infrastructure projects that Red Deer has had longstanding discussions about with the provincial government. We’ve been awaiting infrastructure dollars for those projects but the Games have proved to be the catalyst for those projects to happen. In those slate of projects are the Red Deer Regional Airport runway extension, and the QEII interchange as well as some of the provincial dollars

that have gone to Red Deer College for the expansion of the Centre for Health Wellness and Sport.” There are a number of projects that the 2019 Canada Winter Games committee is directly investing into which includes The Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre at Red Deer College, which is the legacy facility identified as part of the Games. Another project includes the new speedskating oval at Great Chief Park, on which work is just getting underway. The oval will be built around the football stadium, which will also be rebuilt. “This project is not just about Winter Games because we will have a brand new football field and then also a beautiful new building for dressing rooms and viewing and concessions,” said Scott Robinson, chief executive officer of the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Another project the Games is directly investing into includes the re-design and rede-

POWER RUN - From left, Payton LaGrange of the Notre Dame High School Cougars pushed his way past Eugene Juen of the visiting Harry Ainlay Titans during Provincial Tier I semi-final action at MEGlobal Athletic Park last Saturday. The Cougars came away from the game with a 27-8 victory to move onto the Football Alberta North Final. See our full story on page 26. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express velopment of the River Bend cross-country biathlon trails which includes trail expansion and widening of existing trails to accommodate the competition at the Winter Games level. Canyon Ski Hill will also see some renovations which include the lodge being upgraded to become wheelchair accessible. As mentioned, projects that are underway because of the

2019 Canada Winter Games that have garnered government funds include the Red Deer Airport runway extension and the South Red Deer Interchange project. The $80 million interchange investment includes the removal of three bridge structures, construction of five new bridge structures, and highway and intersection improvements. Once complete, the new in-

terchange system will improve traffic flow and safety along this corridor. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2018. “The Canada Winter Games has proven to be the economic stimulus for our community in a time where we need it the most. The day that Red Deer won the Winter Games in September 2014, we did not fully anticipate how much we

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Salvation Army launches Christmas Kettle Campaign This week’s campaign start marks a busy season for the City church BY MARK WEBER Express staff

s the Christmas season dawns, so does one of the busiest times of the year for staff at the Red Deer Salvation Army. Tomorrow marks the launch of the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign at Bower Place Shopping Centre, which also marks the start of the season for the church and its community services arm. The launch begins at noon and will include some special musical guests as well including His Light - a choral group for Koinonia Christian School. “The kick-off helps to get things rolling,” he said, smiling. By reaching this year’s fundraising goal of $220,000, the Salvation Army in Red Deer will be able to support family service programs, provide year-round food hampers, Christmas assistance, counseling and senior programs among other services, said Major Larry Bridger of the Salvation Army Church & Community Services. Meanwhile, kettles are set up at WalMart (north and south locations), Co-op (Deer Park), Parkland Mall, Bower Place Shopping Centre, Save-On Foods (East Hill), Superstore, Costco and the Independent Grocery Store in Clearview Ridge. Anyone interested in signing up for a two-hour shift can call Debbie Lang, the Christmas Kettle coordinator, at 403-346-2251. “To us, it’s all a means of doing what we feel God has called us to do,” said Bridger of the seasonal outreach. “It’s because of the love that He gives us, that we are able to share that love with others. That’s what we do at Christmas. It’s a matter of God has called us, He loves us, and in response to His love we want to pass it on. It’s like the old Salvation Army motto - Heart to God, Hand to Man.” Meanwhile, local residents are also encouraged to dust off those jingle bells and pull out their Santa hats for the annual Santa Shuffle on Dec. 3rd at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. “It’s always on the first Saturday of December.” Things get underway at 10 a.m. “Basically, people who would like to participate can register online at www.santashuffle.ca or contact the Running Room here in Red Deer. “They’ve been a tremendous support to us,” he said. “It does very, very well.” Those taking part raise pledges and tackle either the 5km Santa Shuffle Run or a 1km Elf Walk. Proceeds support Salvation Army Family Services programs. For more information or to register call 403-346-2251 or visit www.santashuffle.ca. “The Running Room started it over 20 years ago - anywhere they have a store they hold a Santa Shuffle. They take registrations and people pay to participate, but they are also encouraged to collect pledges. And there are prizes for those who raise the most money in pledges, and for those who come in first, second or third in the run or

GENEROUS HEARTS - From left, Majors Larry and Marilyn Bridger posed for a photo in the sanctuary at the Salvation Army Red Deer Church Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express and Community & Family Services earlier this week. the Elf Walk,” said Bridger. “Proceeds go into Adopt-A-Family program. And folks can also our community ministries fund to help with our simply donate cash to the program as well, even if family assistance programs and our kids’ feeding they don’t want to put together a hamper per se. Another good idea is to round up colleagues, programs - so that’s what the money is used for.” Another initiative is the annual Adopt-A- neighbours or friends in a local club or organizaFamily. Families needing to register for Christmas tion and all contribute to a hamper for the AdoptA-Family program, too. “We get assistance are asked to call 403-346▾ a lot of companies sponsors, and 2251 during business hours for an some of them may sponsor three, “THE KICK-OFF appointment. four or more families.” Applications for the program will HELPS TO GET But even a $20, $30 or $40 dobe accepted through to Dec. 9th. THINGS ROLLING.” nation towards the program is “Families apply, and we then certainly welcome. ask them for a wish list,” he said. Larry Bridger Donations of food, gift cards for “Anybody who sponsors a family, ▴ food and gift items and toys go we try and match our sponsors up into the packages which are later depending on the size of the both families. Grocery store cards are good, as are mall delivered to recipients in need. “We need those gift cards - that sort of thing, so that people can sponsors - so far we’ve had a number of people sign up, but we need a lot more because we purchase their own food. “It’s much easier if they are gift cards they can expect our numbers to be up considerably,” he said, adding that last year about 200 hampers use.” With the ongoing tough economic times, there were given out. The year before that, the number is also an increased need for sponsors for the stood at about 180.

“Some sponsors like to do their own shopping for the gifts; other provide gift cards. Some provide a combination of both.” Within last year’s numbers, 400 children were helped out via the Adopt-A-Family program as well. Other December events include visits to local long-term care facilities which begin Nov. 30th and include a sing-song and the handing out of Christmas packages, the Community Christmas dinner will once again be served at the Salvation Army Dec. 25th at 1 p.m. A Christmas Eve candlelight service also runs at 6:30 p.m. “It’s a time when we can breathe a sigh of relief because the rush of the Christmas Kettles is over, preparations are done - it’s nice to be able to reflect - it’s a nice atmosphere. “It’s nice to be quiet and reflect on things, and celebrate the reason for the season - what it’s all about.” For more about any of the above programs, or to find out how to help out, call the church office at 403-346-2251. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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Trial for man accused of attempted murder begins Andrew Snow charged after man shot several times near Eckville BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff

help and heard Snow take off in a vehicle down the driveway. On Tuesday morning Conner Swain testified The trial for a man charged with attempted that Snow came to his house in Sylvan Lake and murder continues in Red Deer’s provincial court. seemed upset. Andrew Snow is charged with one count of “He was out of breath. He was sweaty. He sat on attempted murder after an incident at his mobile the couch trying to collect himself. It took him home in September 2015, west of Sylvan Lake. a long time to catch his breath,” Swain testified, It is alleged that Snow shot his friend Richard adding he offered Snow a shower and some clean Koehl multiple times after Koehl dropped him clothes to put on. off at his residence on Sept. 17th, 2015. Swain said Snow told him something bad hapKoehl was the first crown witness to testify in pened but that he didn’t elaborate and Swain the trial on Monday. The trial didn’t ask questions because, is expected to continue through ▾ “The less I know the better, so until Friday. “HE WAS STANDING I don’t end up in places like this Koehl, 34, told the court that THERE AND SHOT AT (court).” he first met Snow two years ago He added the pair went outside ME. I SAW SPARKS through mutual friends. for a cigarette. Swain said he lived On Sept. 15th, the pair left for FROM THE GUN next door to Snow’s girlfriend Kelowna as Koehl had a famiand saw her coming home. Swain AND A BIG HOLE ly matter there to attend to. He invited her into his house and IN ME. I RAN AND testified that before the trip, they said he let her and Snow talk WAS YELLING, ‘NO picked up marijuana and some privately, although he overheard ANDREW, NO!’” cocaine adding that Snow did their conversation. cocaine periodically throughout “He said, ‘So and so didn’t make Richard Koehl the trip. it.’ And she said, ‘What?’,” said On Sept. 17th, 2015, between ▴ Swain, adding they both seemed 7:30-8 a.m., Koehl said he was ‘somber’ during their talk. “Their dropping Snow off at his residence after return- attitude after that was serious. Once she uning home. derstood what he meant her tone changed and “We checked out the house to make sure it they left.” was safe and that no one was in there waiting During cross-examination defense lawyer for him (Snow),” said Koehl, adding that Snow Maurice Collard questioned Swain about what seemed, “A little scattered” and assumed he was Snow had said to him when he arrived at his not sober at the time. house that day. Koehl added that after checking the house, he “Did Mr. Snow say to you, ‘I was set up, buddy went to see what Snow was doing. was shot.’ And you responded, ‘Should I call “He was standing there and shot at me. I saw 911?’” sparks from the gun and a big hole in me,” he Swain said he did not recall that being said. said, adding he was shot four times - once in the “Would you agree that your memory of the abdomen, once in the left forearm, once in the day’s events are a bit unclear?” Collard asked. shoulder and once in the back. “I ran and was Swain responded, “Yes.” yelling, ‘No Andrew, no!’ The trial continues in Red Deer’s provincial “I never expected to see him there.” court. Koehl said he ran to a nearby residence to seek efawcett@reddeerexpress.com Advertorial

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The 23rd annual Festival of Trees is set for next week BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff

The 23rd annual Festival Of Trees will officially kick off the holiday season in Red Deer. The event runs from Nov. 23rd-27th at Westerner Park. Each year, proceeds from the Festival are used to purchase medical equipment and/or programs for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. To date, more than $12.9 million dollars has been raised by the Festival with $1.6 million of that being raised last year. As well, more than 2,600 individual volunteers and more than 23,000 attendees supported the Festival of Trees in 2015 with 75 trees sponsored by individuals and companies, fully decorated and put on display at Red Deer’s Westerner Park during the Festival last year. Events included in this year’s Festival of Trees are The Festival Business Lunch on Nov. 24th, the Taste of Red Deer on Nov. 24th, the Festival of Wines on Nov. 25th, ‘Tis the Season Luncheon and Mistletoe Magic, both on Nov. 26th, and Breakfast with Santa on Nov. 27th. A new event this year is the Festive 5K Walk/Run which will take place on Nov. 26th in partnership with The Running Room. The event will begin in the morning and start north of Westerner Park on the City paths. “It’s health-related. What we are raising money for is healthcare, so it’s a

great fit,” said Alaine Martin, events manager with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Throughout the entire event the popular Candy Cane Lane and Santa’s Secret Shoppe will be open during public hours of the Festival. As well, a variety of entertainment will be showcased on the main stage. Meanwhile, the 2016 Festival of Trees will be directing funds to enhance client care and services in the Medical Specialty Clinics at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Medical Specialty Clinics provides a multidisciplinary approach to care for clients in Central Alberta living with conditions including multiple sclerosis, Hepatitis C, heart failure anticoagulation therapies, specialized geriatric services stroke prevention and other complex medical conditions. More than 2,000 clients per year access ambulatory services in the Medical Specialty Clinics. This number is anticipated to double by 2024. The renovations will result in an improved physical environment that supports clients with mobility aides, family presence at clinic appointments, and allows for the creation of new and the expansion of existing services. Enhancements to the Medical Specialty Clinics space will support individuals with chronic conditions to maintain maximum independence and avoid hospitalization. “The hospital affects us all. If it’s not us using it, it’s a family member using

it or a friend for whatever reason. I think that is why we get so much support - we have a demographic of about 400,000 people in the Central Zone that the Red Deer Regional Hospital services - overwhelmingly it’s more rural almost at any given time more so than Red Deer residents,” said Martin. “Having that catch basin all around us

come in and support and get in the festive season, bring the kids, take in an event - it’s what it is all about - enjoy life and give back to the community.” The public hours for Festival of Trees will be on Nov. 24th between 6-9 p.m., Nov. 25th and Nov. 26th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Nov. 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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AGRI-COOL - From left, Rio Klassen, 3, checked out models of various types of agricultural equipment with his sister Avonlea, 5, during the Agri-Trade Trade Show at Westerner Park last week. The show featured more than 500 exhibitors in the agriculture industry. See our slideshow at www.reddeerexpress.com. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express ~ Business Profile ~

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s the shock around the world for many begins to dissipate after the news that Donald Trump won the American election last week, we are left to wonder what is next for the U.S., for us as Canadians and even for the world as a whole. There is no debating that the campaign was close to as dirty as it gets - especially towards the end. For nearly two years leading up to last week’s election, we heard weekly and then daily, rude and distasteful remarks coming from both camps at various times. The televised debates were becoming increasingly more difficult to watch as jabs became more cruel and important topics became less talked about. It really all became a game of he-said/she-said or he-done/she-done. It was a campaign that will undoubtedly go down in the history books, and not in necessarily a good way. So what’s next? Well, as President-Elect Trump gets ready to take over the White House in the New Year, he has already began to make announcements in terms of the make-up of his team - the latest of which has proven to be controversial. Earlier this week, Trump appointed Stephen K. Bannon as his chief strategist and senior counsellor, a position that will give him authority over the strategic direction of the White House. This is a move that is causing waves across the U.S. and beyond. Many are concerned he is too closely linked with the ‘alt-right’ movement, which has been embraced by white nationalists. Other appointments include a fracking billionaire and venture capitalist who could potentially roll back President Barack Obama’s policies on the environment and energy and allow for heavier production of coal, oil and natural gas. Trump has also made it no secret that he wishes to have his presidency a family affair. He named his daughter Ivanka as a potential cabinet appointee during the campaign and Donald Trump Jr.’s name has also been mentioned as a possible interior secretary. However, these ambitions may be stopped by federal law. In the United States a statue passed in the 1960s that states no public official may hire or promote a relative. In addition, the United States continues to be a country of division. Since Trump’s victory there have been numerous protests across the U.S. involving thousands of Americans. There have even been ‘protest buses’ bringing in protesters to certain populated areas in major cities. For us here at home, we have heard over the past week how Trump’s win may be better for Albertans than if Clinton had won. This is because he has spoken in favour of the Keystone Pipeline. In fact, many are speculating it will be one of the first things to tackle on Trump’s agenda and it is something that may move to approval quickly. The project is one that Trump highlighted among his top priorities along the campaign trail. There is no question the U.S. and even the world is divided when it comes to Trump. He has much to prove and only time will tell what the future holds in that regard. For now, all we can do is sit back and watch.

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What do we learn from Donald Trump’s election? Shock and surprise reverberated around the world It doesn’t matter how flawed a candidate is if he as the eminently-unqualified Donald Trump became taps into people’s existential feelings. Denial, wilful president-elect of the United States. What can we blindness and double standards enable people to learn from this? continue supporting him. It’s a complicated issue that will ultimately require Anger and scapegoating sell in turbulent times. They statistical analysis. But some initial thoughts may bring out the dark underbelly of America – whites’ help explain the result: hatred, even fear, of “the other:” black, Hispanic, Americans, especially white working-class males, foreign, Muslim, etc. are fed up and demanded change. (Trump took 62% Paranoia about terrorism remains, and Trump’s of the vote in counties that are 85% white compared simplistic but aggressive attitude toward it was atto Hillary Clinton’s 33%; Barack Obama won 41% in tractive to voters. these counties in 2012.) The Democrats massively For whatever reason (reality shows or a poor pubmisjudged the public’s angry belief that the estab- lic education system are two possibilities), political lished elites are complacent about economic and campaigns are increasingly seen as entertainment. social inequality. To many, the American They should be a reasoned but passioneconomy under established leadership is ate discussion of values and policy in hollowed out. And Clinton, despite her the marketplace of ideas. Now, however, Phil experience and seemingly credible crethe more outrageous the statements, the Elder dentials, represented a continuity that better, even if they are bald-faced lies. voters rejected. Clinton could not project a warm, likThe kind of movement that Trump’s able image. She seemed wooden – espeelection represents is not unprecedented cially to Sanders supporters, who tend in the world. We’ve had recent warnings, to be younger. such as the rise of nativist and racist poOver the years, Republicans systematicallitical parties in Europe, the devotion to ly eroded the Clinton name, with continual former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and the accusations and innuendo about misconBrexit vote in Great Britain. Thus, in hindduct and corruption of Hillary and her sight we can imagine that Bernie Sanders, husband, former president Bill Clinton. The who eloquently and intelligently exposed the cracks malaise in American politics is not only Trump’s fault. It’s possible that FBI director James Comey’s inin the fading American dream during his failed run for the Democratic nomination, might have been a tervention in the campaign, bringing new focus to better candidate than Clinton. Clinton’s email mess, put the finishing touches on Too many Americans are unsophisticated and igno- her candidacy. rant about public policy. It’s a gross overgeneralization Finally, Clinton’s vote total was more than six million but it’s true and may be on the rise. less than Obama’s in 2012. Were a lot of Democrats People tend to have unfailing party loyalty and vote still “feeling the Bern” from Sanders’ loss to Clinton for their party’s candidate, no matter how defective and opted to stay away from the polls? Also, more that candidate may be. Democrats voted Republican than Republicans voted The mainstream media are no longer trusted by Democrat. We could conclude that Democratic voters Americans and editorial endorsements of Clinton had the election in their hands. were ignored. At the same time, the media kept giving Sadly, Trump’s vituperative and abusive manner may a bully platform to Trump’s continual chorus about set the tone for future campaigns. Such a cheapening “crooked Hillary,” her mismanaged email, and other of political discourse would be tragic. bombastic abuse. Let’s hope that Trump grows into the job and reAmericans aren’t ready for a female president. They veals a so-far-unnoticed depth in his policies and were also thought to be unready for a black president, pronouncements. Perhaps even he can learn from yet Obama won. Could it be that sexism is stronger in this astonishing outcome. the United States than racism? (See the percentages Phil Elder is emeritus professor of environmental and above in point number one.) planning law with the Faculty of Environmental Design Votes are cast more for emotional than rational at the University of Calgary. His column is distributed reasons. Sometimes policy platforms mean little. through Troy Media.

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The Leadership Centre continues to broaden its scope BY MARK WEBER Express staff

The Leadership Centre of Central Alberta continues to offer new opportunities to help shape future local leaders via a number of programs and learning opportunities. “They originally got together about 50 community leaders and said, ‘Let’s talk about this. What happens 20 or 30 years down the road when we start seeing the exodus from our companies, public and non-profit organizations and also what about our volunteer sector’,” explained Linda Wilson, executive director, of the very beginnings of the organization. The question was and is, ‘How are we nurturing that leadership community spirit?’ “We’re not only learning about leadership, but we are also learning about each other, our different sectors, and how we all contribute to a healthy Central Alberta - breaking down some of those barriers,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity also for them to peel back those layers and really let them see how they have a lot in common - more in common then they realize.” According to their web site, “Our programs integrate practical skill development and time to practice the new learning, all within a supportive environment. “Our goal is to have a diverse group of current and emerging leaders.” Today, there are three major components to The Leadership Centre - Leadership 101, Leadership 201 and Leadership 301, said Wilson. Leadership 101 is designed for front-line staff who are beginning to develop their personal leadership skills. Leadership 201 is designed for those who are already in supervisory, team lead, or management roles and who would like to focus on enhancing skills in leading others. And Leadership 203 is for CEOs or executive directors who are responsible for operating and managing companies and organizations. Wilson said after a time, it became apparent that individual programs had to be developed for the above groups. Wilson said Leadership 201 just kicked off and Leadership 301’s opening retreat is Dec. 1st. She’s still recruiting for that one, and Leadership 101 begins in January. “We’ve also asked, how can we be true to our mandate, look at some way of generating some money for us while really supporting our key components of what we trying to do in the community? So that’s where the Leadership Conference came from.” The fourth one was held just this past September. “It’s great support for our alumni. It’s also a great opportunity for people who haven’t

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even touched any of our programs and don’t know about us - it’s “It allows them to see and really gain a new respect about what these non-profits are doing out there,” she said. “The community a great leadership opportunity within our community as well.” Wilson said the programs have grown remarkably, with several projects are also a great way for them to practice the skills they organizations sending more and more of their staff each year to are learning through the program and to really develop those team skills in working with others - knowing when to lead or take part. She added the 201 program has proven to be when they need to pull back and encourage ▾ particularly popular. “We start in November, and support others.” “OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE A they graduate in June and they are working on Ultimately, careful planning has made The individual goals, challenging themselves. We DIVERSE GROUP OF CURRENT Leadership Centre that much more effective, also challenge them to pick one work-related AND EMERGING LEADERS.” she said. “It’s like we’ve made every component as goal, two personal and one community goal Linda Wilson to really get them going. Where can they condeliberately as we can, so it’s a rich experience.” nect where they may have wanted to before, And yes, pretty much anyone can hone ▴ those leadership skills. “Anybody could be but were perhaps a little shy or didn’t know where to start? Let us help you and connect you with something a leader - there are very strong leaders from any of the different in the community that maybe you haven’t had a chance to before.” temperament styles.” Community projects also link participants with the non-profit Check out www.theleadershipcentre.ca. sector in particular. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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Red Deer Hospice benefits from 100+ Kids Who Care BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff

The Red Deer Hospice Society recently benefited from a group of young Red Deerians looking to make a difference. The group 100+ Kids Who Care held their second meeting of the year earlier this month at St. Patrick’s School. Three charities gave presentations to the group of youth in hopes of being the recipients of the donation. Those charities included the Ronald McDonald House of Central Alberta, the Red Cross and the Red Deer Hospice Society. Ultimately, the group chose the Red Deer Hospice Society who were the recipients of $1,100. “We were so excited to be the recipients,” said Melissa Giroux, fund development and marketing coordinator for the Red Deer Hospice Society. “We have been invited in the past last year and hospice is kind of a tough subject for kids. This year we focused on our butterfly release and we were excited that the kids were excited about the ceremony and we focused on how it’s a great way for families to say goodbye to their loved ones and a time to gather and talk about those memories. “For any charity it is important to engage new, young donors and just to have them knowing about hospice at this early stage in their lives is absolutely wonderful. As they grow up and look for places to volunteer, we’re always happy to encourage young volunteers and it’s always a great way to get them involved in the organization and spread the word.” Christine Slaymaker, owner of Dance Magic Studio and a member of 100 Women Who Care, wanted to use her close connection with youth through the studio to create a group that would make a lasting impact on Red Deer. “The more kids we can reach out to, the greater reach they will have in the community and beyond. We just want to keep doing this because every time we get the opportunity to have a child be part of this program, it’s extending beyond the two-hour meeting,” she said. “We hope to continue to grow and build awareness to get more kids engaged.” The initiative to begin 100+ Kids Who Care was spurred by dancers at Dance Magic Studio in the spring of 2015. Officials with the group drew influence from the 100 Women Who Care and 100

Men Who Care groups. One hundred (people) who care groups are a quick fundraising method that aim to bring together 100 people, each with the intent of donating $100 to a chosen charity. In terms of 100+ Kids Who Care, they each bring $10 to donate and their meetings are held twice a year. During the meetings multiple organizations, agencies and charities present to the youth about why the funds would be of benefit to them. As well, during the meeting earlier this month, there was a ‘web of kindness’ where participants wrote an act of kindness or some way of giving back to the community on a small card. At the end of the meeting, the kids were encouraged to take a card off the ‘web of kindness’ that was not their own and commit to completing the act of kindness before the next meeting. The next meeting for 100+ Kids Who Care will be next spring. More details will be released closer to that date. For more information, visit www.reddeerdancemagic.ca and click under the ‘Events + Classes’ tab. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

CARING - Maelle Remillard, 6, posted her commitment to making her community a better place to live during a 100+ Kids Who Care event at St. Patrick’s School earlier this month. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express

Sharing the Love! to offer free items for families in need BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff

One local woman is giving back to those in need this weekend. Cindy Mcarthur is hosting Sharing the Love! on Nov. 20th at 35 McLean St. in the Morrisroe Extension Hall between 1-3:30 p.m. “We’re dedicating our time and love to help out parents who could use a boost this

Christmas,” said Mcarthur, adding that anyone is welcome but they are hoping to target families who are in need. Christmas baking will be available to help get those who need a hand in the Christmas spirit and there will be clothing and toys available as well. “All of the items will be free for those in need,” said Mcarthur. “We wanted to start this event because together as a community, that is how we

help families.” She said the community can help as well by donating baking items like butter and flour. Organizers also welcome anyone who is willing to volunteer and help bake items for the event. Families can also bring clothing and toys to exchange if they have gently used items that their children have outgrown. “If you have something to donate, it is welcomed, but if a

family needs items and doesn’t have anything to donate, they can still come and get what they need,” said Mcarthur. Santa will also be on site for free photos for kids and families for the duration of the afternoon. For more information regarding the event, visit their facebook page ‘Sharing the Love!’ or call Cindy Mcarthur at 403-392-6273. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Fifth annual Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival next weekend BY JENNA SWAN Courtesy of the Sylvan Lake News

The fifth annual Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival is set to kick off next weekend on Nov. 25th and Nov. 26th at the Sylvan Lake NexSource Centre. The free two-day family festival kicks off on Friday evening with a concert courtesy of Canadian country music singer and songwriter, Alecia Aichelle. Told she would never sing again after complications with throat surgery, Aichelle has gone on to wow audiences across North America. The concert is set to go from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. allowing time for attendees to make their way downtown after to view the Town of Sylvan Lake’s annual Santa Clause Parade and Light Up The Lake fireworks show which is set to follow the concert. Although the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival is not a Town run event, the fireworks and parade organized by the town compliment the festival nicely. Following fireworks everyone will be invited back to the NexSource Centre for more entertainment and the annual Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Market which sees hundreds of Central Alberta vendors showcasing unique artisan goods and creations. Saturday’s schedule for the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival includes a full day of fun at the Servus Credit Union Kidz Zone and a full line-up of entertainment from the Mass Choir, C.P. Blakely Choir, Steffie Woima Choir and a number of musical acts by students and instructors from House of Music. Another unique entertainment option this year will be performances from Karcha The Great, a local magician who is looking forward to his debut performance in Sylvan Lake. Each year the Festival’s raffle and silent auction table continues to grow with hot ticket items thanks to a sponsorship from No Frills. Back by popular demand will be the $2,500 travel voucher raffle courtesy of Trilliant Real Estate and Horizon Travel. The voucher can be used to fly anywhere in the world with raffle sales continuously going to support the Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care cause. The raffle is drawn on Nov. 26th at the Festival. A silent auction item this year will be four tickets to see the Edmonton Oilers take on the Vancouver Canucks on New Year’s

GOOD FRIENDS - Kinley Carlson got her turn to hug Sparkles the Festival’s mascot while in attendance at the 2015 Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival. Sylvan Lake News file photo

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Eve at Rogers Stadium. In addition, around 10 fully decorated Christmas trees are set to be displayed throughout the duration of the Festival which are later auctioned off. Graham Parsons, chair of the Yuletide Festival Committee explained this year’s Festival will be host to a special tree in honour of past vice president of the Yuletide Committee and former editor of Sylvan Lake News, Steve Dills, who passed earlier this year after a hard fought battle with Leukemia. Dill’s memorial tree is sponsored by Chief ’s Pub & Eatery and has in past year’s been known as the ‘Spirit Tree’. Parsons explained the tree is one of the most continuously sought silent auction items, adding it is the tiny bottles of liquor ornamenting the tree that keep the bids coming. “Each year our committee continues to amaze me,” said Parsons. “They work so hard all year and the community responds to the event because people like to shop for Christmas while also helping to support those in need.” In past years all funds raised from the Festival through silent

auction and raffle prizes has gone to support the Sylvan Lake & Area Urgent Care Committee. This year, due to economic uncertainty for many local families, funds will be divided three ways between the Urgent Care Committee, the Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau and the Sylvan Lake Food Bank. The Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival will open on Nov.25th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will re-open on Nov. 26th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Town of Sylvan Lake Santa Clause Parade will take place downtown Sylvan Lake on Friday night beginning at 6:50 p.m. and will finish around roughly 8 p.m. with fireworks on the pier set to begin at approximately 8:15 p.m. In addition to Yuletide Festival happenings, a Breakfast with Santa event is also being hosted on Nov. 26th from 8:30-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are only available in advance for the pancake breakfast with Santa and are available at the Sylvan Lake Recreation & Culture Offices. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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court briefs PRELIM SET FOR LACOMBE MAN A preliminary hearing will be held for a Lacombe man who has been charged with counselling to commit murder. Robert John Bjorkman, 51, of Lacombe was charged after an investigation of several months. On April 28th, Red Deer RCMP received information that led them to open an investigation regarding a man suspected of counselling to commit murder. Red Deer RCMP arrested Bjorkman without incident on July 28th with assistance from Lacombe Police Service. His preliminary hearing will take place on Jan. 27th in Red Deer court.

HEARING FOR MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER A man charged with attempted murder after a shooting in the Mountview neighbourhood on Aug. 14th sent a woman to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries will have a preliminary hearing in the New Year. RCMP identified Joshua Severin as a suspect early in the investigation and issued a warrant for his arrest. Red Deer police officers located Severin in a mobile home in the Creekside Estates Trailer Park on 34th St. the morning of Aug. 19th and arrested him without incident. He has been charged with attempted murder with a firearm, using a firearm to commit an indictable offence, pointing a firearm and possession of a prohibited firearm. His preliminary hearing will take place on Jan. 6th in Red Deer’s Provincial Court.

CORY PICARD IN COURT A Red Deer man who allegedly shot at the downtown police station this past spring will return to court next year. Cory Daniel Picard, 21, is charged with using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, mischief/damage to property over $5,000 and uttering threats. RCMP received the first report at 3:15 p.m. on March 14th that a maroon coloured Ford truck was driving through the Normandeau area and that the occupants were shooting at street signs. That was followed by a second call at 3:30 p.m. locating the truck in the area of the downtown RCMP detachment. Concurrently, two second-storey windows in the lobby of the downtown RCMP detachment were struck by an unknown type of firearm or replica firearm, resulting in the glass pebbling but not shattering, thanks to its protective coating. Picard will return to court on Feb. 21st.

MEN CHARGED WITH MURDER MAKE APPEARANCE Two men charged after the death of a Red Deer man last November made a recent court appearance in Red Deer. A preliminary hearing has been set for June 19th. Bill Georgopoulos, 35, and Andrew Werth, 21, are each charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of accessory after the fact to murder in relation to the death of Alan Beach who was stabbed outside of a Red Deer pub on Nov. 18th.

The pair were arrested in Calgary in June. On Nov. 18th shortly after 9 p.m. the Red Deer RCMP were called to a disturbance at an establishment located in the Village Mall. Upon arrival, EMS and RCMP located one person who was suffering with stab wounds. Beach, 31, of Red Deer was transported to the hospital where he later died.

MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD LURING

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Gulka was arrested in Lacombe this past spring in relation to the incident. He is one of two men charged with first degree murder. The other, Kevin Edward Brown, 33, remains at large. A trial date has not been set for Gulka.

TRIAL SET FOR MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER A man charged with second degree murder will head to trial in 2018. Shane Dion McPhee, 40, has been

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charged in relation to the suspicious death of a man who was dropped off at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Feb. 13th. On Feb. 16th, an autopsy was held at the Calgary Medical Examiner’s Office and it was determined that his manner of death was a homicide. The deceased male was identified as 47-year-old William Blaine Baker. A jury trial will take place regarding this matter from March 19th, 2018 to April 6th, 2018 in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench.

On Aug. 18th, Innisfail RCMP entered into an investigation with regards to a sexual assault and child luring incident involving a 13-year-old male. Nathan Pixley, 24, of Innisfail, has been charged with one count of sexual assault, one count of distributing sexually explicit material to a child, one count of luring a person under 16 years by means of telecommunication, one count of sexual interference, one count of invitation to sexual touching, and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order. There was no connection between Pixley and the victim outside of social media. Pixley returned to court Nov. 15th. His next court appearance date was not known at the time of publication.

MAN ORDERED TO STAND TRIAL A Lacombe man charged in relation to a 2006 murder has been ordered to stand trial. Shayne Earl Gulka, 44, has been charged with first degree murder and kidnapping after Bradley Webber was murdered in his fifth wheel trail in Eckville on Oct. 24th. 2006.

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Week of Nov. 16 - Nov. 23 2016 The Red Deer Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is in need of volunteers. The struggling economy has hit our neighbours and our community hard. The Salvation Army in Red Deer is looking for volunteers for its most important fundraiser of the year. A two-hour shift, with flexible hours, will help the Christmas Kettle Campaign meet the 2016 target of $220,000. There has already been a substantial spike in demand for services. Volunteers will help raise money to provide programs, food and clothing year-round to those in the Red Deer area. To sign up, or for more information, please call the Salvation Army at 403-346-2251 or e-mail kettles9@telus.net. Central Alberta Historical Society Christmas Dinner - the Tradition of St. Nicholas - Christmas in Holland - runs Dec. 7th at Pioneer Lodge 4324 46 A Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. - dinner at 6 p.m. Members $27; non-members $30. Tickets available at Museum. For further information, contact Shelia at 403-347-7873. The Golden Circle Senior Centre is having its annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Nov. 19th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be lots of items to choose from such as stained glass, handiwork, paintings, canes and much more. The nearly new boutique will be open as well for shopping. If you require more information please call 403-343-6074. Seniors’ luncheon runs at Living Stones Church on Nov. 23rd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. $10 at the door. The event will feature ‘His Song Ministries’. Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is holding their monthly meeting Wed Nov. 23rd at 7 p.m. at the LDS Church (Bpwer) 3002 – 47 Ave. in Red Deer. The program will consist of individual genealogy information sharing an interest or a favorite ancestor in your genealogy. New members and those interested are welcome. For further information, call Betty 403-347-6351. Book reading - Art Lessons by Katherine Koller on Nov. 25th

at Sunworks Home and Garden - 7 p.m. 4924 Ross St. Join us for a free author reading! by Edmonton’s Katherine Koller, author of a new YA crossover novel, Art Lessons, will read and talk about her mother-daughter book clubs. Call 403-341-3455. Knee Hill Valley Community brings to you a Christmas bazaar Dec. 3rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knee Hill Valley Community Hall east of Innisfail on Hwy. 590 Township 350 and Range Road 265. Admission is free. Coffee and tea available; lunch available. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Storing your used drink containers and getting them down to the

Central Alberta Pride and ‘So You Think You’re Funny Sundays’ Present From Toronto Comedian Adrienne Fish. One Night Only! Sunday Nov 27th at 8pm in The Heritage Lanes Lounge - Hosted by Adam Ruby from Calgary with Special Guests The Dirrty Show. It’s also Open Mic night which means you can sign up to tell jokes. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m. Admission 10$ Tickets avail at Heritage Lanes and at the door. The Senior Citizens’ Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Whist is every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Tournament on Nov. 28th at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $6. Fun contact Bridge runs every

or find them on facebook. Dr. Ted Fenske will be presenting Countering Euthanasia with Care and Compassion, Thursday, Nov. 24th at 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Ave. Red Deer, as part of Red Deer Pro-Life’s 2016 AGM. Everyone welcome. The Ladies’ Auxiliary annual pot luck supper runs Dec. 5th at 6 p.m. at the Red Deer Legion. On Dec. 10th, there is a bake and craft sale at 1 p.m. at the Red Deer Legion as well. The Cronquist House continues to operate the Tea House but will close soon due to lack of customers, please help us to keep the Cronquist Tea House

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403-346-3356 bottle depot becoming a bit too much work in your busy life? Medicine River Wildlife Centre is pleased to offer a new drink container collection service to Central Alberta. Here’s how it works: volunteers will leave you a collection bin, pick up from your home or business as regularly as you require, record your pick-ups, and at the end of the year present you with an income tax deductible receipt. The Centre is looking for both clients to sign up for the service and volunteers to carry out the container pick up in various communities. If you like to be part of this great new service please contact MRWC at 403728-3467 or info@mrwc.ca. Hearing Loss Support Group - Nov. 20th is the last meeting for 2016! Please join us as we learn communication tips for the busy holiday social season! For more information, email: desiree@ hearinreddeer.ca or phone 403356-1598. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. YARD (Yoga Alliance of Red Deer) is now taking registrations for our second fall session. Full schedule and details at: www. reddeeryoga.ca. 403-5509240. info@reddeeryoga.ca. Annual Ski Board and equipment swap – Westerner Park. Canadian Ski Patrol – Red Deer Zone, consignment starts at 4 p.m. Friday Nov. 18th; sale starts Saturday Nov. 19th at 10 a.m. and Sunday Nov. 20th at 11 a.m. A great way to trade up your old equipment for something new. Contact Glenda at 403352-7310 with any questions. You are invited to the Christmas Wish Breakfast presented by the Black Knight Inn. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Black Knight Inn on Nov. 20th between 8 and 11 a.m. and enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast in support of the Red Deer Christmas Bureau and the Salvation Army. For more information, call 403-392-9523

open for the rest of the year! All we need are about 15 – 20 people a day, visit our website at www.rdchs.com for more information. On Dec. 6th, we will be hosting our International Christmas Tea, enjoy finger foods, sweet and savoury from the many cultures of our member groups. There will be two sittings: 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., the cost is $12 per person. Please call 403-346-0055 for tickets. Victorian Christmas Dinners: Dec. 2nd & 9th at 6:30 pm. Relax and enjoy a sumptuous six course Christmas dinner in the Cronquist House beautifully decorated for the season. Cost is $45 person, call 403-346-0055 for tickets. The WildRose Harmonizers Barbershop chorus invite you to enjoy the sounds of the season in beautiful Barbershop Harmony at our Christmas concert “Let Christmas Begin” on Dec. 11th at 2 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy

RDE Ave., Red Deer) . Included in the program are performances by the WildRose Harmonizers, the Hearts of Harmony Sweet Adeline Chorus and the Lindsay Thurber CHS Chamber Choir. Admission is $10.00 at the door and children under 12 are free. Proceeds of the concert will go to support the Mustard Seed in Red Deer. Donations for the Red Deer Food bank will also be accepted at the door. For information call David at 403342-1318 or email crozsmit@ telusplanet.net . Visit our web site at www.harmonizers.ca. Daytime Documentaries - Dec. 14th at 2 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Snell Auditorium. Magician: The astonishing Life & Work of Orson Welles: Orson Welles’s life was magical: a musical prodigy at age ten, a director of Shakespeare at fourteen, a painter at sixteen, a star of stage and radio at twenty, and romances with some of the most beautiful women in the world, including Rita Hayworth. Join us at the library for this enlightening documentary and enjoy light refreshments. If you are planning to bring a group, please contact us at 403-342-9100 ext 1500. Lacombe Christmas Farmers’ Market will be held every Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Nov. 18th through to Dec. 16th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Also, there is a special Moonlight Madness sale on Nov. 24th from 5 to 10 p.m. Great chance to do your Christmas shopping with a huge variety of baking, homemade crafts, local honey, perogies, woodwork, jams, fall veggies, meats, clothing, Philippine spring rolls, jewellery and lots more. Call 403-782-4772 for more information. Our vendors are proud to make it, bake it and grow it just for you! The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society will be offering guitar lessons with Dean Ray every Tuesday at 1 p.m. For more information, call Lorraine at 403-341-3463. Whisker Rescue’s has an adoption event the third Saturday of the month at Petsmart from noon - 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Diane at 403-347-1251.

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Golden Circle has Thursday night dances continuing from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 403-341-4672, 403-347-6165 or 403-342-2875. Admission is $7 per person. The Allsorts play Nov. 3rd; RR4 on Nov. 10th, Black Velvet on Nov. 17th and The Allsorts return on Nov. 24th. FLK Taoist Tai Chi Health Recovery The practice of Tai Chi improves balance, enhances cognitive ability, improves circulation, provides pain relief, improves mobility and boosts immunity, thus improving many health issues and quality of life. Come experience the benefits for yourself. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi ™ is a volunteer charitable organization located at 4419-50th Ave (behind Scotia Bank in the Safeway parking area) in downtown Red Deer. Health Recovery classes are held on Saturdays from 11:00-1:00. Call 403-346-6772 or visit us at www.taoist.org. Bazaar and Coffee Party on Nov. 19th from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton St.) Crafts, bake table, white elephant sale. For further information, call Linda at 403-347-6073. The Lacombe Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is sponsoring a European Battlefield Trip from April 28th - May 6th, 2017. Highlights of the trip will include The Battle of the Rhineland, Ypes, Flanders, Menin Gate, Arras, Vimy Ridge, Caen and Juno Beach as well as city tours of Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. For more information or a complete itinerary contact Corvin at cuhrbach@ gmail.com or 403-357-0377. Join us on Nov. 18th at the Sheraton hotel Red Deer for Raise the Woof comedy night fundraiser featuring three top comedians from HBO, Comedy Central &/or Just for Laughs as well as a three-course plated dinner, music, cash bar, prizes, silent auction & more! This is the perfect time to hold your corporate or group Christmas party or fun night out with friends! Just purchase your tickets and let us take care of the rest. All proceeds will support shelter animals awaiting their fur-ever home this Christmas. Tickets are on sale by calling 403-342-7722 ext 207 or online

at http://reddeerspca.com/ home/events/raise-the-woof. Red Deer Pro-Life genuinely invites you to hear Dr. Ted Fenske speak on Countering Euthanasia with Care and Compassion at their AGM. Although medical assisted suicide is now legal in Canada, rather than simply accepting such a request at its surface value, we need to recognize that such bidding is an indicator of deeper issues and take the time to address them. The event runs Nov. 24th at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Ave. Red Deer. Free refreshments and information to follow. The Red Deer Scottish Country

Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave). Join us any Monday night. For the month of September the group will host an open house every Monday. We are always looking for women with low voices to add to our bass section. Experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women. Call Yvonne at 403 986 1034 or Sheryl at 403 742 4218 for more or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca. Elnora Christmas Market at the Elnora Community Hall, Sat. Dec. 3rd, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Draw for Quilt raffle and lots of free prizes. Lunch served all day. For information or table rental ($10)

or just want to meet some new friends. We meet four times a month for coffees and meals at various venues in Central Alberta. For more information about our group and about how to become a member, contact Susan at 403-342-0976 or by email at sscott@telus. net or Heidi at 587-877-7696. MAGnificent Saturdays at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery from 1 - 4 p.m. Drop-in art making for the entire family in the Discovery Studio at the MAG. We supply the artist, the inspiration and the materials, you supply your imagination. Included with admission. Participants, please come to the Museum Front Desk

Dancers will host a St. Andrew’s Night Dinner and Dance on Nov. 25th at the Pioneer Lodge (47th Ave. and 44th St.) The event will feature a roast beef supper, piping, Scottish music and dancing. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 or $10 for children 12 and under and are available from Lily at 403-343-0975 or Carolyn at 403813-7505. Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration. ‘Precious Cargo’, (The Thompson sisters) will be appearing at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre Nov. 27th at 2:30 p.m. Love songs, war songs and the music of Christmas. Tickets $15 at 403-773-2270 or at the door. Sponsored by the Ghost Pine 40+ Club. Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30p.m. at Davenport

call 403-773-2270 or 403-7732269. Sponsored by the Lakeview Goodwill Club. Please bring an item for the Food Bank. Pine Lake Singers Christmas Concert at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre Sun, Dec. 4th at 2:30 p.m. Special guests. Lots of fun and lots of draws. Lunch served. Admission: $5. Travel Memories - Dec. 7th - from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch, Snell Auditorium. San Francisco: find out what December in San Francisco is like, including an exploration of day trips from Monterey to Marin County. Join us in the Snell Auditorium for this entertaining and enlightening presentation and enjoy light refreshments. If you are planning to bring a group, please contact us at 403-342-9100 ext. 1500. Friends Over 45 is a group for women over 45 who wish to meet new friends. Members may be new to the area, have had a recent lifestyle change

to pay or show your membership and you will received your participation sticker! For more details, contact us at 403-3098405; email museum@reddeer. ca, or visit our web site at www. reddeermuseum.com. Also, MAGsparks runs Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. It’s an arts program connecting people with developmental disabilities to the Red Deer arts community. Visit www.reddeermuseum. com for more information. Medicine River Wildlife Centre is about to raise much needed funds by attempting to break the Guinness World Record of the ‘Largest Nature Conservation Lesson’ this Nov. 13th at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Centre. The Wildlife hospital and education centre has seen a dramatic spike in demand for services this year and are having to get more creative in their fundraising to keep up with the requests. For a minimum donation of $40 you will be part of breaking a

world record, support the work of MRWC, enjoy a presentation by the renowned Brian Keating, hear an inspiring and entertaining nature lesson by Carol Kelly and Judy Boyd, visit with MRWC education animals and enjoy snacks and swag bags, receive a tax receipt for all but $10 of your donation. The current record is 250 people so MRWC is looking for a minimum of 260 friends to join in this fun afternoon and help support the wildlife hospital and education centre. For more information call 403-728-3467 or visit the web site to register. The Village of Alix annual Christmas market runs Dec. 3rd at the Alix Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers are looking for vendors - $15 per table, and tables are provided. To book your table, contact the Alix Recreation Department at 403-747-2221. Lunch will be provided that day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the UCW. Admission to the market is a donation to the Alix Food Bank. The Senior Citizens Downtown House has fun contact bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3.50. Whist is every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $4. Dickson Store Museum is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Come check out our new exhibit entitled ‘Becoming a Museum: Then and Now’. For more details, call 403-728-3355 or check the web site at www.dicksonstoremuseum.com or their facebook page. The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society is seeking volunteer board members to assist with the direction of our organization. If you are interested in joining our team, call Lorraine at 403-3413463 or email at cabis@telus.net. Come and hike with the Red Deer Area Hikers. Gather at 8:45 a.m.; leave for hike at 9 a.m. from the Golden Circle parking lot. For more information about meetings and the group in general, call Mavis at 403-3430091 or Sharon at 403-340-2497. Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance Nov. 26th with Flashback Freddie and Dec. 17th with Randy Hillman. Everyone is welcome. Dances take place at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion. Call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440.

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Annual homeless report released The City of Red Deer has released Closer to Home: 2015/2016 Annual Report on Red Deer’s Homelessness Initiatives. The report provides details on the number of clients housed and financial reporting, along with an overview of the System Framework for Housing & Supports and Coordinated Access Process. The report also includes quotes taken from the personal stories of the clients and staff involved in our local housing programs. Further excerpts offering a glimpse into the lives of this vulnerable population can be found at www. reddeer.ca/homelessness.

“We continue to make significant progress toward ending homelessness,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “We acknowledge it’s a formidable goal but we are committed to ensuring Red Deer is a place where safe, accessible and affordable housing is available to all, and everyone is appropriately housed. We will continue our collective work to ensure we create accessible and appropriate services that best suit the needs of the people and community we serve.” Closer to Home reports 728 individuals were housed or supported through the provincial Outreach and Support Services (OSSI) grant

and the federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) grant from April 1st, 2015 to March 31st, 2016. Of that, 132 new individuals were housed through the OSSI grant and 97 new individuals received housing and supports through the HPS grant during that period. “Community agencies deserve recognition for the collaborative successes we achieve in this sector,” said Social Planning Manager Scott Cameron. “Starting in 2016, we started moving together toward a more effective and proactive system, focusing on rough sleepers and those who have been homeless the longest.”

EveryOne’s Home: Red Deer’s Five Year Plan to End Homelessness outlines the community’s overall strategies to end homelessness. The System Framework for Housing & Supports, released earlier in 2016, builds on the 10 year plan and better coordinates the housing and supports system and focuses on matching the right person with the right program. For more information about ending homelessness in Red Deer or to review the report online, visit www.reddeer.ca/homelessness. - Fawcett

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police briefs by Erin Fawcett ARMED ROBBERY IN CLIVE

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 13th, a lone 5’8”, Caucasian male, wearing leather jacket, black ski mask and prescription glasses, came into to the Rooster Bar in Clive produced a handgun and demanded the money from the till. He made off with an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene in a black Jeep,

believed to be a Compass. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or at www. tipsubmit.com.

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE BROUGHT TO POLICE Red Deer RCMP closed 51st Ave. between 46th St. and 47th St. for several hours Monday night to investigate a suspicious package that a citizen had discovered and brought to

the detachment. The street closure took effect at approximately 6:30 p.m. and was in place until shortly after midnight. The Explosives Device Unit (EDU) was brought in to examine the package, and non-essential staff were evacuated from the downtown RCMP detachment as a safety precaution. City of Red Deer Fire staff also attended the scene to provide support and supplemental lighting while EDU examined the package, and RCMP members canvassed neighbouring businesses that were open at the time to advise them of this unfolding event.

EDU neutralized the device shortly after 10 p.m. At this time, it has not been determined whether or not the device was explosive, and RCMP continue to investigate. No one was injured during this incident. RCMP urge the public to contact police immediately if they discover a suspicious package, and not to touch it.

ROBBERY AT CHILLABONGS Red Deer RCMP are investigating the armed robbery of Chillabongs Bar and Grill on Dunlop Street last week. Shortly before midnight

on Nov. 12th, two men entered Chillabongs Bar and Grill through the back door and demanded money from the cash register. Both men carried shotguns, and both wore face coverings during the robbery. The pair fled through the back door into the alley with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured during this robbery. Suspect one is described as Caucasian, wearing a black hat, a white shirt under a black hoodie with DC in white lettering on the front, a mask, black gloves, black pants and white shoes. He was also carrying a black pump action shotgun

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Local filmmaker excited to share creations with the public A Central Alberta filmmaker is hoping to delight audiences with a collection of short films created during her time at a film-making program in Dunham, Québec. Lyndall Cave, of Lacombe, spent three months working with other young filmmakers and actors through Youth With a Mission (YWAM) and is excited to finally showcase their collective works on the big screen this month. There will be a free showing of 10 short films - two of which were written and directed by Cave - at Carnival Cinemas, Red Deer on Nov. 23rd at 7 p.m. These films are a collection of the students’ work through the program and range across genres, including drama, comedy and fantasy. Donations will be accepted to help cover the costs of the event. “I’ve been a storyteller since a very young age and have loved to share that my whole life,” Cave began. “However, I lived in Australia so the thought of doing films never really entered my mind. To me, the film industry belonged in North America, particularly in the United States. That changed when we moved to Canada 10 years ago.” Cave’s love of film never waned from her childhood and led her to Olds College to attend the Costume Cutting and Construction program. She said her dreams became more tangible when she learned of the various independent films her teachers and peers were working on. Cave eventually found a way to pursue her love of films through a Youth With a Mission (YWAM) program in Québec known as the School of Digital Film-making. “It was a very hands-on, intensive program where we each learned to write and direct short films. There were five of us in the program, so we’d take turns working with each other and the actors of YUMA programs to produce them,” Cave said. She dedicated her time to the initial project in a manner that allowed her work to be chosen to be developed, eventually leading to the creation of two short films: Flowers in Her Hair and Exspelled. Flowers in Her Hair explores a situation between a young man - a sophisticated florist - and his girlfriend, who dares to show up in his store with dandelions in her hair. Cave says the film explores the young man’s choices of his girlfriend or his hatred for the flowers. Cave’s second film, titled Exspelled, explores the mishaps

of two college students who attend a Magic College and fall in love with the same young man. In order to decide who should have his affection, they cast a spell on him that puts him to sleep, only to be awoken by the one who truly loves him. To the students’ dismay, neither can break the spell and they must figure out who to break the enchantment.

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Cave is thrilled to see her creations come to life during the viewing. “My favourite part about film-making is watching people’s reactions as they watch the film. I’ve very, very excited to be able to open it up to the public and watch as they laugh and hopefully even cry,” she said happily. “I want to see them immersed in a new world.” The film collection has unofficially been given a rating of PG for mature themes and mild violence. Cave said she hopes to draw a crowd that enjoys their experience and has fun viewing the breakout films of brand-new film industry hopefuls. Reflecting upon her experience at the school in Dunham, Cave said she really enjoyed the challenges and perils of the film course. Cave laughed as she

READY TO SHINE - Lyndall Cave is proud to present her first two short film productions, along with a collection from other students from her film school. The showcase will take place on Nov. 23rd at Carnival Cinemas in Red Deer, free of charge. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express

recalled some difficulty in the set department, as she and her classmates sometimes had to deal with issues of plans falling through even days before their scheduled filming. Through any struggles she might have had, Cave has an immense amount of pride and

happiness in knowing that she will soon be able to share the hard work of the YWAM students. “Right now, I’m working on another short film with the Zap! Theatre Group, which we’re hoping to enter into the Break Forth Film Festival in

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Edmonton early next year,” Cave said. She’s very excited to continue to develop her skills as a writer, director and producer. “I love the stories. I love telling the stories and being able to create new worlds for people. I love exploring how characters

interact with each other, with the world around them and influences like the stress in their reactions,” Cave said. Follow Cave’s film-making career or register for the screening on her facebook page, Lyndall R Cave. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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November marks ‘Senior Falls Prevention Month’ BY MARK WEBER Express staff

November is Senior Falls Prevention month in Alberta. Recently, the Central Alberta Falls Prevention Coalition hosted Walk With the Mayors in partnership with the Town of Penhold. “The Coalition works to share the resources of the Finding Balance campaign and to encourage everyone, especially older adults, to keep active to prevent falls,” said Kathleen Raines, executive director of SCCA. “Community initiatives like Walk With the Mayors are

a great opportunity to remind everyone that, ‘What’s predictable - like the risk of falling - is preventable’. “With the Mayors’ Walk, our main message there was to encourage people to stay active as a means of maintaining their independence. The Finding Balance campaign really has three main messages - keeping active, check your vision and check your medication,” she said. Every year, one in three Alberta seniors will fall, leading to potential disability, physical and mental distress and diminished quality of life, according to the Finding Balance campaign.

Keeping active is also important for one’s mental well-being, too, she said. “It gets our brains working, and quite often when we are walking we socialize.” And while winter is a tough time to get more active, seniors can take part in walks at local shopping centres as an example. Ultimately, the Safe Communities Coalition of Central Alberta facilitates a variety of community partnerships designed to make Central Alberta the safest place to live, learn, work and play, she said. The Central Alberta Falls Prevention Coalition is a working committee of SCCA

focused on providing education and resources to help reduce senior falls. According to www.findingbalancealberta.ca, in 2011, every day in Alberta there were 24 fall-related hospital admissions and 66 emergency department visits. Every hour in Alberta that year, there were more than three fall-related emergency department visits and almost one out of every three fall-related emergency department visits resulted in an admission to hospital. In 2012, when comparing senior falls hospital admission rates for reporting provinces,

Monument recently received for the Lacombe Legion BY KALISHA MENDONSA Express staff

Thanks to the long-standing efforts of volunteer Arnie MacAskill, the Lacombe Legion recently received a new monument which rests on the north side of the facility. MacAskill has worked for nearly six years to achieve his goal of bringing a monument to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 79, Lacombe. Approximately one month ago, this dream was fully realized with the delivery of a C1 105mm Howitzer gun that was transported from Gatestown, New Brunswick. “Five and a half years ago, I thought it would look good to have a monument on the front lawn of the Legion to remember our fallen and the people who are currently serving overseas or in the forces right now,” said MacAskill. “I started looking into it and couldn’t find anything that could fit into the budget of the Legion, so I went to Blaine Calkins, our MP, who got me started through a process with the National Defence.” After some time spent filling out applications and process papers, MacAskill received

an email in 2011 from the Department of National Defence stating their interest in supporting the request for a monument. He was told to prepare a cement pad for the gun to rest on. MacAskill got to work on the pad, with help from community sponsors and volunteers who constructed the cross-shaped cement pad for the gun to rest on. The cement pad is detailed with designs to represent the three branches of the Canadian Armed Forces - circles for the Air Force, straight lines for the Army and waves for the Navy. As well, it is embossed with 13 maple leafs to represent the 10 provinces and three territories that make up our nation. In March 2012, MacAskill was thrown through a loop with the initiation of a Controlled Goods Directorate Registration protocol within the Department of National Defence. This meant more applications, phone calls and preparation to be able to keep the gun at the Lacombe Legion facility. “Canada now has designated officers who have to navigate a security plan and all types of things in order to receive equipment such

as this gun. We also have a LAV - 3 coming to the City - a light-armoured vehicle, which has had to go through the same process,” MacAskill explained. Upon completing the rest of the application requirements, MacAskill continued to wait, but the monument did not arrive for another four years. “When all things were said and done, it will have taken us about five and a half years to receive the monument, and it will be six by the time we get signs made for it,” he said. “I’ve like to do some signage for it, with a plaque for the history of the gun, and a second plaque as a thank-you to all of the people that donated their time helping me with the preparation of the cement pad. I’d also like to include a poem or prayer of some kind for our veterans and members of the Armed Forces.” MacAskill said that once all of the signs and commemoration pieces are in place, he’d like to hold what is known as a drum-head ceremony to recognize the achievement of receiving the monument and to bless the installation. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Alberta had the third highest rate which was 2,140 admissions per 100,000 population. The overall rate was 1,739 admissions per 100,000 population. Other important highlights from the Finding Balance campaign - falls can have a devastating and lasting impact on an individual resulting in injury, chronic pain, reduced quality of life and in severe cases, death. Falls are also the most common cause of injury for seniors, and seniors have nine times more fall injuries compared to younger populations. Even without an injury, a fall can cause a loss in confidence and a reduction in activities, and statistics show that falls cause more than 95% of hip fractures among seniors.

Meanwhile, as mentioned, the campaign points to a number of preventative measures seniors and their families can take, including keeping active. Also, some medications increase a person’s risk of falling. As you age, the way some medications affect you can change and increase your risk of falling. Officials say it’s important to have your doctor or pharmacist review all medications that you are taking every year and to remember that medications include prescriptions, over-thecounter pills, vitamins and herbal supplements. To learn more about falls prevention, visit the Finding Balance web site at www.findingbalancealberta.ca. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd 6:00pm Preview Dinner Gala evening for Platinum to Silver THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24th 11:30am Festival Business Lunch ($62.50) 12:30am Senior Appreciation 1:00pm Volunteer Appreciation 6:00pm Taste of Red Deer General admission plus food coupons FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25th 8:00pm Festival of Wines SOLD OUT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26th 10:00am Festive 5K Walk/Run ($40pp or $100 per family of 4, max 2 adults) 11:30am ‘Tis the Season Luncheon’ ($65) 6:00pm Mistletoe Magic SOLD OUT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27th 9:00am Breakfast with Santa ($40) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28th 9am-4pm Pick-up of Auction Purchases

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city briefs TREE TRIMMING NEAR POWER LINES The City of Red Deer’s contractor has begun work to trim trees encroaching onto City owned power lines. The City has awarded the contract to ArborCare Tree Service Ltd. for work on behalf of the Electric Light & Power (EL&P) department. The work includes the trimming of Cityowned trees as well as customer owned trees to maintain clearance distances from both high voltage and secondary voltage power lines as set out in the Alberta Electrical Utility Code. Work is expected to be complete in approximately two to three months. The City ensures tree limbs are trimmed away from power lines in order to maintain public safety and reliability of electrical service in Red Deer. Property owners are responsible for keeping trees trimmed back from low voltage service wires to their residence. The EL&P contractor will not be responsible for these lines. For their safety, residents are asked to stay clear of personnel and equipment. Crews thank members of the public for their patience and cooperation. For any questions or concerns involving trees and powerlines, contact EL&P at 403-342-8274.

TOYS FOR TICKETS LAUNCHES 10TH YEAR Motorists who receive parking tickets thought to Dec. 2nd can once again donate a toy in lieu of payment as part of the City’s Toys for Tickets program.

“It’s all about giving back to the community,” said Fred Dieno, parking coordinator. “In its 10th year now, this program has been a huge success with more than 5,000 toys collected since it started.” Toys for Tickets ran for the ninth time last year with 348 citizens donating toys. All toys collected will once again go to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau to help in meeting its goal that no child wakes up without a toy on Christmas morning. Toy donations in lieu of parking tickets will be accepted Dec. 1st and 2nd from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first floor of City Hall. All toys must be new and unwrapped in their original packaging. The early payment rate will remain in effect when the ticket is paid for with a toy; however, the value of the toy must equal or exceed the amount owed on the parking ticket. A receipt must be presented at the time of payment, and if the toy is valued lower than the price of the ticket, the difference must be paid. Gifts for older children aged 10 to 16 are in especially high demand. Gifts such as craft sets, movie passes, books, electronics, sports equipment and gift cards are encouraged. For more information about the Toys for Tickets program, contact parking administration at 403-342-8185 or visit www.reddeer.ca/toysfortickets.

by Mark Weber

On Oct. 21st, the award was presented to the Museum for recent developments: the Naust and Freydis Joanna ‘Viking Ship’. The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County’s Red Deer Heritage Recognition Awards acknowledge the special accomplishments, projects and efforts which have furthered the goal of heritage conservation, education and awareness in the City and County. City Mayor Tara Veer and County Mayor Jim Wood were in attendance to congratulate Museum officials. The Naust, otherwise known as the ‘ship house’; was built to preserve and display the Freydis Joanna Viking Ship. Archaeology evi-

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dence supports the origin of boathouses during the Viking era to shelter and protect their prized ships. A team of local members and builders led by Svend Nielsen, Bendt Husted, Christoph Niggli, Egon Sommer, and many other volunteers built the Naust. It is estimated that it took over 500 hours and three years to construct. The authentic Freydis Joanna Viking ship is a replica Gokstadfæring that was made possible by a generous bequest from Karen and Kresten Sommer. Built at the Viking Ship Museum Boatyard in Roskilde, Denmark, Freydis Joanna was christened and sent to Halifax before being transported and displayed across Canada.

DANISH MUSEUM LANDS HERITAGE AWARD The Danish Canadian Museum is excited to announce receiving the 2016 Heritage Recognition Award (Category 1).

GETTING CLOSER - City of Red Deer worker Tyler Bennett strung up Christmas lights on a tree in City Hall Park in Red Deer earlier this week. City crews have been hard at work preparing the annual Red Deer Lights the Night launch on Nov. 19th. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express

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Volunteering opportunities in Central Alberta To browse 130+ volunteer opportunities in central Alberta, to learn more about volunteering, or if your organization could use help recruiting volunteers, connect with Volunteer Central today. Visit www.VolunteerCentral.ca, email info@volunteercentral.ca or call 403-346-3710. Meals on Wheels is recruiting volunteer drivers to deliver meals to our clients. If you are available from 11:00 to 12:30 on a week day, we encourage you to join our team of volunteer drivers. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for retirees or moms with small children. For more information contact Cheryl Day, 403-340-2511, rdmealsonwheels@shaw.ca PDD Michener Services is looking for volunteers for a wide variety of positions. Class 2 Driver, Music Enthusiast, Swimming Companion, Palliative Care Visitors, and Companions are all needed. If you’d like to help, contact Alana Hancock, 403-340-7803, alana. hancock@gov.ab.ca United Way of Central Alberta From January through March, the PIT Crew members visit agencies, assess applications to ensure that they align with United Way priorities and recommend funding allocations to the Community Impact Council (CIC). If you’d like to help with this assessment process and join the PIT Crew, contact Lori Jack, 403-343-3900, lori.jack@caunitedway.ca Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre- After the success of the previous two years, the CAPCC has partnered with playwright Andrew Kooman to write a new play entitled What We Didn’t Know. Join us for Easter production rehearsals, November 19 at 10am.

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other painful transition in the family. For more information contact Jan Pocock, 403-782 6637, jpocock@lacombefcss.net

Central Alberta Film Festival Association- Volunteer alongside a Not-For-Profit who wants to grow the local film industry and connect local talent! For more information contact Christine Busch, 403-347-2627, info@cafilmfestival.ca

Central Alberta Victim and Witness Support Society is seeking Volunteer Advocatesa few good Men and Women to accept the challenge of helping others in the community and to make a difference in the lives of victims of crime and tragedy. For more information contact Gloria Derksen, 403-885-3355, admin@victimsupport.ca

The Famous CAWES Gift Wrap Booth Is Back and Bigger and Better than Ever! Plan to get involved in this great group activity for friends, families and co-workers! To volunteer contact Tina Labelle, 403-3182321, bcctina@incentre.net Volunteer Central is looking for 3-5 college students/ young adults to join our Giving Tuesday Cheer Team. To learn more contact Pam Snowdon, 403-346-3710, community@ volunteercentral.ca Red Deer College Arts Centre is looking for front of house volunteers. This is an opportunity to help out and to see some really great shows! For more information contact Stephanie Rogers, 403-342-3519, stephanie.rogers@rdc.ab.ca Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum- Help with the digitization scanning of photos of different events hosted by the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. To learn more contact Breanna Suk, 403-341-8614, breanna@ashfm.ca Lacombe & District Family and Community Support Services is seeking volunteers for their RAINBOWS program, an international Non-profit organization whose goal is to provide effective peer support groups for children who are grieving a death, divorce or

Canadian Mental Health Association, Central Alberta Region, is seeking casino volunteers for our event on December 6th and December 7th. For more information contact Angela Darbel, 403-3422266 ext. 28, adarbel@reddeer. cmha.ab.ca Join the Elizabeth Fry Society in assisting accused through the Criminal Justice System, explaining charges, processing and giving out legal resources, and assisting the Duty Counsel inside and outside of the court room. For more information contact Jeannine Champagne, 780-422-4775, courts4@efryedmonton.ab.ca Join Special Olympics Red Deer as a Floor Hockey Assistant Coach and help assist the head coach of the floor hockey program in providing coaching and supervision for players. To volunteer contact Jerry Tennant, 403-273-4672, jerry@specialolympicsreddeer. ca Kerry Wood Nature Centre & Waskasoo Environment Educational Society- We are looking for a weekly, front desk volunteer for Thursday afternoons. Shifts run 1:00pm – 4:00pm. This is a long term commitment. As well we are

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in need of a volunteer to redo a small sidewalk/pathway with landscape fabric and mulch. For more information contact Marg Harper, 403-346-2010 x 113, marg.harper@waskasoopark.ca

sell fundraising calendars, help design their website, or work their New Years Eve Gala. For more information contact Deryl Comeau, rayderyl@gmail.com

to assist in the planning and implementation of our Relay For Life event in Red Deer! To volunteer contact Kathleen Kruper, 780-437-8402, volunteer@cancer.ab.ca

Bethany Care Society We require a person to look after our front reception desk over lunch hours on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. For more information contact Ann Van Hemmen, 403357-3702, ann.vanhemmen@ bethnayseniors.com

Red Deer Public LibraryHelp support literacy in your community. Volunteer tutors are matched one to one to assist learners wanting to improve their literacy skills - reading, writing, math or helping a newcomer with English language skills. For more information contact Alla Mysko-Henke, amyskohenke@rdpl.org

C an a d i an D i ab e t e s Association- Would you like to make a difference in your community, but don’t have room in your schedule for a weekly commitment? Then our January Casino Event is PERFECT for you! For more information contact Jackie Morrison, 403-346-4631, volunteeralberta@diabetes.ca

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation- The 2016 Festival of Trees Facility Committee is looking for volunteers to help with Set Up (Decorating) and/ or Take Down. For more information contact Jennifer Clark, 403-304-0623, jennifergriffin124@hotmail.com

Heart & Stroke FoundationGather up your friends, family and brightest outfit to help light up the night at our ‘Run With Heart’ Saturday October 15. To volunteer contact Karen Jackman, 587-951-7104, kjackman@hsf.ab.ca

The Salvation Army needs volunteers for the Christmas Kettles from Nov. 17 to Dec. 23. For more information contact Debbie Lang, 403-346-2251, kettles9@telus.net Sylvan Lake FCSS- As a volunteer for the Snow Angels program you will assist a screened senior with snow removal during the 2016-2017 winter season. For more information contact Jody Davis, 403-8871137 ext 233, jdavis@sylvanlake.ca Alberta Science Network- Are you fascinated by science? Then join us as a volunteer presenter and help promote a life-long interest in science, technology and nature. For more information contact Sabrina Lyn, central@albertasciencenetwork.ca Town of Blackfalds-FCSS- We need you! Become a crossing guard and help our kids cross safely. To volunteer contact Kathleen Buckman, 403-6009066, KBuckman@blackfalds. com The Light Haven Wellness Society is a non-profit support centre for people who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer, along with family, friends and caregivers who journey with the patient. They are seeking people to

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Magdalene House Society is looking for three people who are passionate about helping direct an organization that operates a home for recovery of people exploited by human trafficking in Red Deer. For more information contact David Bouchard, 403-357-9117, canddbouch@telus.net Junior Achievement is seeking new volunteer presenters for our 2016-17 program deliveries! To volunteer contact Stephanie Jones, 780-239-4817, sjones@jasouthalberta.org The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking an enthusiastic Event Co-Chair committee volunteer

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District- For one hour a week during the school day you will be matched with a student who wants to have an in-school mentor. You can play board games, play on the playground, colour, read books - anything the two of you think of! For more information contact Janessa McCormack, 403342-6500 ext 115, janessam@ yvc.ca The Redwoods Retirement Residence- Come visit with our lovely ladies and gentlemen, and make a difference in someone’s day. For more information contact Vivienne Watts, 403-309-6333, recreation@theredwoods.ca

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A look back at Red Deer’s winter sports scene Michael Dawe

to be used for such sports as basketball and indoor baseball. Finally, in the mid-1920s, the new Elks Lodge and Rotary Club helped to spearhead the construction of an arena for Red Deer. A non-profit jointstock company was set up. Shares were sold to the public for $10 apiece. The new facility officially opened on Dec. 15th, 1925 with a grand ice carnival. The new arena was a tremendous boost to sports in the community. Within a year, Red Deer had a provincial championship men’s hockey team. The local women’s hockey team began winning a series of provincial championship as well. In 1940, with a large military training camp being constructed north of 55 St., the Public School Board decided to build Red Deer’s first gymnasium onto the new Intermediate School (Central School) on the east side of 48 Ave. The gym was used by students, civilians and military personnel. After the end of the Second World War, Red Deer began to grow very rapidly again. The arena on Ross Street became too small for the community. Consequently, in 1952, a large new arena was constructed on the Fairgrounds on the

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FOCUS - Face-off during a Red Deer vs. Lethbridge hockey game in the old Red Deer Arena on Red Deer Archives P2618 Ross Street, Jan. 30th, 1943. south side of downtown. In 1954, a new curling rink was built on the west side of the new arena. Meanwhile, in 1951, one of the old drill halls at the Army Camp was extensively renovated and became the Memorial Centre. One side of the building be-

came a theatre, while the east side was converted into large gymnasium for use by high school students and the public. In 1961, the City built a Recreation Centre on the north side of the fairgrounds. The complex was originally planned to have an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and other

recreational facilities. However, due to budget constraints, only the first phase, the swimming pool, was built. Further improvements to the City’s indoor sports facilities came later with the construction of the Michener Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre, Centrium and Collicutt Centre.

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For a great many years, Red Deer did not have a championship hockey team. Miserable weather played havoc with league schedules. Games were often played in other communities, such as Lacombe and Innisfail, which had indoor rinks. In 1913, the same year that Red Deer was incorporated as a City, the Fair Board made plans to build a substantial exhibition building on the fairgrounds, which could also be used as a hockey rink and a concert hall. However, a sharp economic recession set in. The availability of capital grants from the City and the Province vanished. The outbreak of the First World War in 1914 started a renewed period of hard times that lasted for more than a decade. Any plans for a new rink had to be shelved indefinitely. The Federal Government however, constructed a large new Armouries on 49 St. While the building was primarily for military use, after the end of War, the authorities allowed the large open drill hall

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Another winter season is upon us. While the onset of colder, snowy weather creates opportunities for such popular outdoor sports as skiing, skating, hockey and tobogganing, really cold weather also creates major challenges for even the hardiest of Canadians. Hence, ever since pioneer times, there has always been a push to create indoor venues for recreation and sports in wintertime. In Red Deer, the first indoor sports facility was a covered ice rink which was built in 1903 on Morrison (52) St. The new rink provided a venue for curling, skating and men’s and women’s hockey. The cost of the all-wood structure was $3,000. The winter of 1906-07 was a brutal one. On Feb. 8th, 1907, the roof of the rink collapsed under a heavy weight of snow. While part of the building was salvaged for use as a curling rink, there was no indoor space for hockey and skating for more than 15 years. The effect on the local sports scene was significant.

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Central Alberta husky-cross looking for forever home BY JENNA SWAN Courtesy of the Sylvan Lake News

Following five owners in just four short tumultuous years one lucky canine has found temporary refuge thanks to the Sylvan Lake and Area Serenity Pet Shelter Society. Rex, a nine-year-old Huskycross, currently resides at Piper Creek Pet Resort just outside of Red Deer. Prior to Rex’s arrival at Piper Creek - his life was one of turmoil. From birth, Rex has been bounced from one owner to another, with his longest stay stretching four years. “A few weeks ago we received a phone call from a woman just outside Sylvan Lake saying she wished to surrender a dog,” explained Nicole Mooney with Serenity Pet Shelter. “We are nearly at capacity and don’t have a lot of funds to take on new animals but we agreed to go and meet the dog.” The shelter soon learned the dog she wished to surrender was Rex - a well mannered canine with good listening skills and a happy demeanor. The woman explained the dog had once belonged to her son. He had left Rex with her as he worked away. “Her story was she already had a little dog and two cats. She said Rex tried to play with the cats and ended up scaring them,” said Mooney, of Rex’s journey. “So we asked where her son got the dog from. We learned he had got the dog from a guy he worked with who only had Rex for a couple months, then he had moved to an apartment building and couldn’t have him anymore.” Serenity officials continued the investigation into Rex’s roots, learning this man’s shop foreman was the original owner of Rex. Following the end of the foreman’s marriage he had begun to work away more and was unable to care for Rex. “For whatever reason people didn’t have the time or didn’t want to put in the effort,” said Mooney.

FOREVER HOME WANTED - Rex, a nine-year-old Huskycross, is currently looking for a forever home. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

“We had him with a foster family for a few days. The woman caring for him said he was pretty fearful at first, but at night he would curl up next to her on the couch, bury his head in her lap and cry. He didn’t know who his people were or where he belonged.” Following Rex’s stay in a foster home, he came to find temporary residence at the Piper Creek Pet Resort for a few days of pampering. “We’ve had an ongoing relationship with Piper Creek Pet Resort for a number of years now,” explained Melanie Crehan with Serenity Pet Shelter. “When we get in a place where we don’t have enough foster homes, we ask Piper Creek to give them a temporary home - they are incredible and many of their staff members even help us to foster pets in their own homes.” Staff of Serenity Pet Shelter and Piper Creek Pet Resort met on Saturday morning with a previous owner of Rex. The day was to be Rex’s big reunion with his original owner, who had along her ex-husband and her son, Blaine, adopted Rex in 2011.

“We adopted him when we has 11 months old and had him until four years ago,” explained Luanne Pitts. “We knew he was from up north and came from a reserve area. We went in looking for a small dog but all the small dogs were in the kennel jumping five foot fences. Rex was just sitting there, calmly looking at us. It was more like he picked us than we picked him. “So we went for a walk and before I knew it he was coming home with us,” she added, explaining her ex-husband took ownership of Rex following the end of their marriage. Rex was reunited with Luanne and Blaine on Saturday morning at Piper Creek Pet Resort, the family was smitten once again and invited Serenity officials for a home visit. However, according to Crehan, the family already had a young alpha male Great Pyrenees who did not want to share his property or people with Rex. This left Rex back in the hands of Piper Creek Pet Resort who have agreed to kennel and foster him free of charge until Serenity is able to find him a forever home. “Unfortunately, situations like this happen all the time and we get calls from people asking to surrender animals weekly,” said Mooney. “No one knows the toll this kind of turmoil can have on animals. All he wants is stability. When I met Rex, I couldn’t believe how sweet he was and what a good dog he is despite everything he’s had to endure,” added Crehan. Rex’s forever home is one that does not have cats or larger dogs. Rex interacts well with young children. Crehan added the ideal owner would be calm but assertive. For more information on Rex or to help find him a forever home, contact 403-505-2925. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Guitarist Jesse Cook features tunes from his latest CD BY MARK WEBER Express staff

you change a bit of the drum section or whatever - so that’s fun, too, in a totally different way. In the studio you can be meticulous but ‘live’ - whatever For guitarist extraordinaire Jesse Cook, craft- happens, happens. There is no taking it back.” ing his incredibly rich tapestry of music has alFor One World, he stayed home in his studio and ways been something of a journey. He plays the instead of a foreign legion of performers, he relied Memorial Centre on Nov. 20th. on his own devices. He also chose to essentially “Over the years, I’ve taken my music and tried meld an array of styles from flamenco, classical, to cross-pollinate it with music from different rumba, world beat and pop to blues and jazz. parts of the world,” explains the 50-year-old “The idea is that there really is just one world. global-guitar virtuoso. “For the (2003) album If you pull your focus back far enough, you Nomad, I went to Cairo and recorded with mu- start to see all music as being branches of the sicians there. On my (2009) record The Rumba same tree. They’re all connected to the same Foundation, I went to Colombia, and worked with trunk from way back,” he said. “For example, musicians from Cuba as well. On my strange way of playing gui(1998’s) Vertigo, I went down to ▾ tar is a hybrid of styles. I was a Lafayette, Louisiana and recorded classical guitarist as a kid, and “MY FEELING IS with Buckwheat Zydeco. I studied flamenco and then I THAT MUSIC IS “For me, the question has alstudied jazz. So there are three THE UNIVERSAL ways been - where did you go? musical and guitar traditions in LANGUAGE - NOT Where did you take your guitar?” my background.” For his latest - One World As pointed out in his bio, One ONLY BETWEEN he didn’t venture far, however. World launched another chapter DIFFERENT The CD, released in the spring he incorporated technology more CULTURES, BUT of 2015, continues to break new than ever before. BETWEEN DIFFERENT ground, which is hardly surprisPart of the inspiration to do so ing as every single project this TIME PERIODS.” came from one of his kids. He guy has released has done pretty said his boy is always trying to much the same thing. Jesse Cook get on the computer. “We did 140 shows last year,” he “I started going, ‘Wow, what’s ▴ explains during a recent chat. “It that? What are you doing? Let was really intense touring - probably the most me in there!’ I started writing tunes using weird intense touring we have ever done. And it’s great loops and metallic and electronic sounds. And - that’s what you want to do; make hay while the I found myself interested in taking what I do sun shines.” and putting it in a more modern context. I’ve The band wrapped up that stint of touring this leaned heavily on ancient instruments. But for past spring, and Cook had most of this summer this record, I put those instruments side by side to work on material for an upcoming project. And with modern sounds — unabashedly so.” so continued his unrelenting creative process It’s amazing how well the two actually fit tohitting the road with gusto and then hibernating gether. to the relative solitude of studio life to compose “I actually majored in music synthesis at and begin to shape a batch of new songs. Berkley - I minored in guitar performance,” he “That’s kind of the ebb and flow of my life - I explains. “I definitely wanted to be a concert go out and tour and then I go bury myself in guitarist, but a bit part of what I was doing was the studio. I go from being incredibly extrowriting and recording. Back verted and being in front of in the 80s, the record1,000 people every night ing department was still Enter to win to being totally by myusing tape.” Computers self like a hermit! Shifting were obviously miles tickets to the show at gears, it just catches me from where they www.reddeerexpress.com away every time. are today. “Composing by nature “People were think‘being in solitude’ kind of ing that someday, everything. You just sit there by thing is going to be done on yourself - you can’t really get together with your those computers,” he said. “I knew that that’s friends and have beers,” he adds with a laugh. where music would be happening - on the com“You need to be alone, and focus on what you puter. So I’ve always used computer technology, are doing. and always been really into synthesizers and all “And then playing live, you have to do that of that. But also, in my music, I tended to keep with your friends! Things change every night. it in the background - I wanted the organic inSomebody does something different and you struments in the foreground.” react to it or the audience gets up and dances so As the years have passed, computers are more

GIFTED - Continuing to promote the mesmerizing cuts from his newest disc One World, photo submitted guitarist Jesse Cook plays the Memorial Centre on Nov. 20th. and more a part of our lives - and that extends to creative ventures as well. “People are used to computers being a means of expression,” he said. “It has become this integral part of human expression and I wanted to give it a voice in what I was doing. “I’ve more realized that it’s okay to have electronic sounds in the mix,” he said. “There are some ancient instruments, and there are some super modern electronic sounds in it,” he added, referring to his latest project. “It’s all swirling together like a big stew. “I wanted to make what I was doing feel like Constantinople, the ancient city that existed be-

tween the east and the west. It was the meeting point of all these great cultures — Africa, Europe, Asia, India. I want my music to be that place - the Constantinople of sound. A place where ancient sounds meet with modern ones and pass though that port. “My feeling is that music is the universal language - not only between different cultures, but between different time periods. We listen to Bach - and think that this is incredibly beautiful music. Music just talks to us directly - there is no need for translation. That is fascinating to me.” For tickets, check out www.blackknightinn.ca. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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Rockin’ stompin’ bluegrass band heading to Bo’s BY MARK WEBER Express staff

Voted 2015’s ‘Best Band’ in Prairie Dog Magazine’s ‘Best of Regina’, Regina-based The Dead South will be releasing their new CD Illusion & Doubt this week and have set out on a western Canadian tour. That trek includes a show Nov. 25th at Bo’s. Illusion and Doubt is described as a refreshing spin on bluegrass and folk, while also injecting a blast of rock, punk and classical music to the tracks. “We’re beyond excited to release our second album, Illusion & Doubt! It represents the culmination of everything we’ve been up to since the release of Good Company,” said banjo player, Colton Crawford. “Jason Plumb’s production allowed us to get everything to sound just how we wanted it, and we can’t wait for you to hear it.” Released in advance in Europe, Illusion and Doubt rose in the Denmark music charts to break the Top 10. “I was in high school music class, so I dabbled a bit there,” explains Nate Hilts, lead singer and guitarist for the troupe of his early musical explorations. “But that was kind of the extent of my public singing,” he laughs. But when the band launched back in 2012, Hilts was performing at open mics and found that his voice stood up just fine to the task of fronting the band, which also includes Scott Pringle (mandolin, vocals) and Danny Kenyon (cello). In fact, his vocal abilities suit the guys’ style of music perfectly. “I would be standing a foot and a half away from the mic because I was terrified about people hearing me,” he chuckled. But over time, the confidence grew as the affirmation was building. Hilts had also taken piano lessons for a bit growing up, and then studied the sax. But it was the guitar that really snagged his

attention, and a musical path was beginning to form. “I had this amazingly talented and knowledgeable guitar teacher, and all I did was learn songs that I wanted to know instead of learning all this theory. After that, I just fiddled around on my own and now I’m self-learning,” he explained. Meanwhile, the idea for a ‘rockin’ stompin’ bluegrass band’ came to Hilts and Crawford in 2012. Hilts had been listening to Trampled By Turtles, Old Crow Medicine Show, and older bluegrass acts and the two wanted to put their own spin on tradition. They wrote some originals and tested them out at the aforementioned open mics. Shortly after, Crawford, who was into metal, and Pringle, more in the singer-songwriter vein, added more bodies to The Dead South. Crawford learned banjo and Pringle switched from guitar to mandolin. As the bio points out, the result was their own unique take on the Bluegrass genre. “It’s learning to play stuff a little differently from what we were accustomed to,” said Hilts, adding that he likes lots of different kinds of music. Over the years, he’s been into classic rock, metal and punk. “Then it all started coming together - I would just listen to anything that was good, whether it was the slowest of folk or classical. I love listening to classical music. It’s the best stuff to listen to while getting stuff done.” That diversity in taste extends to the other guys in the band, too. And they all bring their own musical tastes and abilities to the songwriting mix. For the latest project, Plumb helped the guys get to the melodic heart of each song, getting to the ‘hooks’ of the tunes and, “Exploiting the hooks to make people want to sing along with you in those parts.” Meanwhile, career highlights are many, including the guys landing Road Gold from CIMA in 2015, for selling more than 25,000 concert tickets in a single year.

ORIGINALITY - Regina-based The Dead South will be releasing their new CD Illusion & Doubt this week and have set out on a western Canadian tour. They play Bo’s Nov. 25th. photo submitted

They also released first their full-length album worldwide in 2015 with EONE distribution and signed with Canadian Record label, Curve Music in 2015 as well. After releasing The Ocean Went Mad and We Were To Blame, they plowed ahead with a full album, Good Company, and signed a record deal with Joerg Tresp of Devil Duck Records in Hamburg, Germany after showcasing at 2014 Canadian Music Week in Toronto. They’ve toured overseas several times, proving a real hit with fans across Germany, Denmark, Switzerland and the UK. “I think of our music is more of a niche over there,” said Hilt of the enthusiasm that greets them when they cross the pond. “It’s very different.” mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

CAT continues dinner theatre run with Making God Laugh The Central Alberta Theatre troupe is all

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dinner starting at 6 p.m. Penned by Sean Grennan and directed by CAT veteran Erna Soderberg, Making God Laugh follows one typical American family over the course of 30 years’ worth of holidays and get-togethers. Starting in 1980, Ruthie and Bill’s grown children - a priest, an aspiring actress and a former football star - all return home where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives, according to a synopsis. “The empty-nester parents contend with their own changes, too, as old family rituals are trotted out and ancient tensions flare up. As time passes, the family discovers that, despite what we may have in mind, we often arrive at unexpected destinations.” The cast features, as the parents, Carla Falk and Blaine Anderson who are joined by their kids (Perry Mill as Richard, Meloni Jordan as Maddie and David Henderson as ‘Father’ Thomas). As Soderberg points out, there will be plenty that folks will be able to relate to as the story unfolds, as, let’s face it - only a precious few families are really free of any dysfunction. We first see the family, as mentioned, at an occasion in 1980. Then again in 1990, and 2000. And finally, at an indeterminate time in the future where things reach a compelling conclusion. Along the way, there are lots of laughs and splashes of poignancy too. Also, there will be loads of moments that virtually anyone in the audience will be able to relate to - after all, the story reflects the complexities, tensions and realities that bubble up in an everyday, typical family. Ruthie in particular is pretty blunt about how she feels about things, and her feelings about her kids shine through, too - for better or worse. “Mom loves her children and her family - that’s what her life is - but she loves Father Tom the best because he’s a priest,” said Soderberg of one of the elements of the plot. “He’s the holy child

- he’s just the best.” Maddie’s choice of career, however, doesn’t sit so well with mom, and there are those rattling mother-daughter tensions that pop up time to time. Richard, the football player, didn’t reach his real potential, and is essentially always trying to find himself. Each of the kids go through various rites of passage as time passes. And of course, time takes its toll on each member of the family, and clearly, nothing really ever stays the same. It’s those kinds of sensibilities that help make the play as accessible and relatable as it is. Plus, it’s a real trip down memory lane as we see technology changes come and go which of course many in the audience will remember and get a chuckle out of, too. There have been a few challenges along the way as the production has taken shape - such as the necessary set changes to move the family ahead in time, plus appropriately ‘aging’ the characters. But every step of the way, it’s been a fulfilling experience and a creatively rich season. “It’s been fun - there’s been a good amount of laughs.” Soderberg said what really drew her to the story was the humour. Plus she found the playwright’s style compelling as well. “The fact that he uses humour to move a story forward. The humour makes you learn to love these characters and invest in the characters, too,” she said. As to the nature of the story, Soderberg describes it as essentially a comedy with other emotive elements woven in. “It’s a mix, but I would say that it’s a comedy,” explained Soderberg. “When I first read it, I just laughed the whole time - it’s got some snappy, funny little digs.” For ticket information, check out www.blackknightinn.ca. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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FRIENDLY COMPETITION - Cale Tecson had a fun game of badminton with his father, Nelson during drop in time at the Collicutt Centre on Sunday.

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Tips for beating the holiday bulge Holiday season is upon us and with all of the awesome parties and events filling up our schedules, its easy to get to Jan. 1st a little heavier then we would like. Recently I saw a statistic that said the average person gains 5-10 lbs between Halloween and New Years Day. If you are like me, and want to head into the New Year without the overwhelming shame spiral that comes with the gorge fest that is so typical of the Holiday season then join me in following these holiday survival tips. 1. Eat before the party. Say what? Won’t I just end up eating twice as much? Typically, when people know that they have an event in the evening, either they don’t eat or eat very little all day to try and counter act the damage they plan on doing that night. Save extra

calories and then eat twice as much at your event? Seems to make sense in theory but the problem here is the hungrier you feel, the less self control you will have when you get to the party. When your blood sugar takes a dive, over indulging is typically our reaction. When you are starving your body enters into a cycle of fluctuations in blood sugar, followed by the out put of insulin, which is then followed by the surge of cortisol as our sugars drop super low again followed by more sugary treats, keeping us in the cycle of fat storage, stress and inflammation, as opposed to fat-burning and relaxation. So what to eat? My recommendation is to eat Breakfast, snack, Lunch and snack as you would normally. Focus on protein, and veggies, as well

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as healthy fats. Don’t forget to hydrate! 2. Set your limits with booze beforehand. Decide what you are going to drink. Set your limit on the number of drinks that you intend to have. Avoid drinks with high calorie mix in them. Egg nog, pop, and specialty coffee drinks with whipped cream are all bad ideas. Have a glass of water between every drink. You will thank me in the morning when you have avoided the dreaded holiday hang over. 3. Keep your regular fitness routine. Stay accountable to your workouts. If you need to miss an appointment due to an event, make sure that you reschedule and don’t just cancel it altogether. Don’t underestimate what that workout does for your waistline. Keeping your gym appointments will keep your motivation to eat well high and your endorphins pumping. If you find that you have gone overboard on the treats, give yourself an extra HIIT

session or a cardio session to counteract some of those excess calories. 4. Make time in your schedule for meal prep. I get it, you’re busy! Parties, kids’ sports, Christmas concerts and the like keep you running all day. But taking that time to meal prep will leave you healthy options all the time! If you can’t squeeze in the extra couple of hours then do it as you make dinner normally. We can multitask, right? As the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail! Give yourself 10 minutes a week to plan what you will make. Take time twice a week to make bulk meals and make sure that your food for the next day is prepared and packed up the night before. Some great easy small meals ideas on the run: lean organic deli meats or pepperoni, hardboiled eggs, jerky, fresh fruit and vegetables, unsweetened applesauce, edamame, nuts, seeds and nut butters are all great choices. This will leave you

with less fast food meals, less junk food and less impulse calories. 5. Set clear intentions. Don’t just tell yourself that you want to try and avoid weight gain. Be clear with your goals. Tell yourself that you will maintain your weight, or lose weight. And then put your intentions into action. I believe a big reason why people cannot lose weight is because they don’t actually believe that they can. Set a goal of how many workouts you will get in through November and December - an actual number and check them off as you get through them. Set your goal and then write down the exact steps you need to take to get there. Eating regularly, working out, avoiding the excess food and alcohol, sleeping seven to eight hours a night are all steps to take to help you reach your goals. Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and the owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.

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Bull Skit Comedy and the MAG team up for event ERIN FAWCETT Express staff

The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is in cahoots with Bull Skit Comedy for a speakeasy with a secret. The show will run one night only on Nov. 18th at the Scott Block Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at the Red Deer Museum, or online at www.BullSkitComedy.com. Dress up in your 1920s finery for an evening of live jazz with a five piece band featuring Troy Davis on saxophone and special guest vocalist Mandy Mckee. Entertainment will be provided by Bull Skit Comedy and Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swing Red Deer to help attendees learn a few dance moves and

â&#x2013;ž â&#x20AC;&#x153;THIS EVENT HAS LOTS OF SECRETS AND WILL BE EXCITING FROM THE MOMENT YOU WALK IN THE DOOR â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;TILL WHEN YOU LEAVE IN THE EVENING.â&#x20AC;?

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laugh the night away. Organizers say there will be a raffle, food and drinks all wrapped up in the warm fuzziness of supporting two of Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture organizations in one night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of the mandate for the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is to inspire a passion for history and culture in our community. It made sense to look to the past and come up with

an engaging way to raise funds, and what better time that the late 1920s. Women were fighting for the right to vote, artists were challenging how we look at the world after emerging from the Great War, and the governments were scared that people might be having too good of a time, so they ushered in Prohibition,â&#x20AC;? said Andrea Lacoursiere, marketing and fund development at the MAG.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Partnering with Bull Skit Comedy to help capture the true spirit of a speakeasy was a natural fit, and a great way to leverage support for both organizations, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great excuse to dress up and dance the night away! With Troy Davis and his Dapper Dandies, special guest vocalist Mandy McKee, and dance lessons from Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swing Red Deer, it will be a night to remember and not like any other party happening this season.â&#x20AC;? Jenna Goldade, artistic director of Bull Skit Comedy agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event has lots of secrets and will be exciting from the moment you walk in the door â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;till when you leave in the evening.â&#x20AC;? efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Cruising with cardiologists to Alaska, and what I learned I have a passion for ships so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve travelled and seen much of the world this way. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never been to Alaska. So I recently joined a group of cardiologists on an educational cruise to a U.S. State blessed with magnificent scenery. It was a good learning experience, with one glaring omission. Towards the end of the conference I asked a specific question. For several days all the speakers had discussed the value of cholesterol-lowering drugs (CLDs) to prevent heart attack. They had also discussed drugs to treat heart failure. But none had mentioned the vital importance of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to either prevent or treat a failing heart.

Studies show that CLDs decrease the amount of this enzyme, and millions of people are taking CLDs. Speakers agreed it was a good question. But they explained they would never prescribe drugs that had not been scientifically tested. I begged to differ, as several studies have shown CoQ10 is essential for providing energy to the heart. Today heart failure is the fastest growing cause of heart trouble in North America. Due to an aging population, old hearts, like old cars, travel only so many miles before they wear out. A car without gas comes to a sudden halt. Similarly, a deficiency of CoQ10 which has

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TEAMWORK -Sydney Daines of Red Deer and her horse, Flame, rounded a barrel during the sixth and final performance of the Canadian Finals Rodeo at Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton this past Sunday. Daines finished the season in fifth place overall in Canada. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express

Strong showing for Sydney Daines at last weekend’s CFR BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff

While she may not have won her first Canadian championship, Red Deer County’s Sydney Daines was able to leave Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton with a smile on her face after the final performance of the Canadian Finals Rodeo on Sunday afternoon. “I think overall it was just a great time and experience. We got to meet up with all of our friends and family and we created a lot of great memories together,” said the 20-year-old ladies barrel racer of the biggest weekend in Canadian rodeo, which features the best cowboys and cowgirls from all around Canada competing for the title of Canadian champion. This was Daines’ second time qualifying for the CFR, which only allows the top 12 competitors in each of the major rodeo events to compete. After finishing the regular season in ninth in the Canadian standings to solidify her spot, the young

cowgirl was able to put together six solid runs over the course of the weekend, finishing fifth in the second performance, Thursday night, fourth in the Friday night and Saturday afternoon performances and second in the Sunday afternoon performance to pick up a decent chunk of money. Sydney and her horse, Flame, were also one of only two teams to make it through the week without knocking over a single barrel and were able to put up an aggregate time of 89.327 over six rides, enough to secure second place in the average, just a second behind Canadian champion Nancy Csabay, for a nice $9,164.35 cheque. “You can’t complain when you come out with some money and obviously fifth in Canada, which is great. It was a great year,” said Daines, who came out of the weekend with a huge $23,000 cheque to more than double her regular season earnings. Daines, who is currently pursuing her education degree at U of A, said she was especially proud of

how Flame performed on the dirt at Northlands. “For him, he’s not very consistent. That’s one of his struggles, I guess. He doesn’t really run the same race every time. He runs really fast but sometimes you don’t know what he’ll do. So for him that was a big challenge to defeat. I guess now that he’s getting older he’ll be a little more consistent.” She added that while there’s still one more major rodeo left in 2016 — the Canadian Western Agribition Rodeo in Regina, which counts towards the 2017 standings — she’s not sure whether her and Flame are going to make the trip out. “He’s the only barrel horse I have, so if I do go, I would be running him,” she said, noting that it might be better to let Flame rest over the winter. Daines wasn’t the only Red Deerian to make a trip up to CFR. Boys steer rider Carter Sahli finished the week fifth in Canada. The Annie L. Gaetz Elementary school student rode one of the five heifers he got on, posting

a score of 76.5. While the one ride wasn’t enough for the defending Calgary Stampede Novice Tour champion to add a Canadian championship to his list of accolades, it did allow him to win a go-round and pick up a $1,000 cheque. It was a tough week for team roper Travis Gallais. The Red Deer County header and his roping partner Devin Wigemyr of Brooks were only able to post one clean run, a 4.8 second blitz during Sunday’s performance, throughout the week as illegal head catches and misses on the back end shut down their hopes of taking home the big prize. Luckily Gallais, a former Canadian champ, and his new roping partner didn’t leave Edmonton empty-handed; their run on Sunday afternoon was good for a third place prize in the final go-round, so they’ll each be heading home with around $3,000 in CFR winnings. Gallais and Wigemyr finished with an aggregate time of 33.9 over three catches, leaving them out of the average. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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Cougars, Lightning snap Central Alberta’s provincial losing skid BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff

For the first time in 21 years, a Central Alberta team is heading to the Football Alberta High School Tier I Regional Final. Big plays and shutdown defense were the name of the game for the Notre Dame High School Cougars, who romped to a 27-8 victory over Edmonton’s Harry Ainlay Titans during Regional semi-final action last weekend. “Our big time players stepped it up today,” said Cougars Head Coach Gino Castellan after the evening shootout at MEGlobal Athletic Park in Lacombe on Saturday. After claiming their first Central Alberta High School Football League title since 2009 earlier this month, the Cougars, who finished the season ranked eighth in the province among

Tier I teams, knew that they would be in tough to continue their winning ways this week as they prepared to do battle with a Titans team that boasted a staggering 9-1 record. But in football, as in most sports, the only thing that matters is what happens on game day. And on that wet, cold night in Lacombe, the ‘Dame boys were the better team. “We prepped hard this week, again, like we always do. The kids are starting to believe in themselves,” Castellan said. It didn’t take the Cougars long to get their prolific offense going and draw first blood. Less than five minutes into the game runningback Payton LaGrange punched in the game’s first major from the one-yard line to give his team an early 7-0 lead and they never looked back from there. The lightning fast running back led his team with a pair of touchdowns in the contest and said he has to give a

lot of credit to the team’s offensive line ability to make big-yardage passes. for his individual success. “He’s in the right place in the right “It’s all behind those hoggies, man. I time. He made great reads through wouldn’t be able to get in there without the whole game. He was in the right those big boys,” said LaGrange, add- position at the right time and made the ing that his entire team play. He’s a helluva contributed in the win. player,” LaGrange ▾ “We knew our assignsaid of his team“WE’RE COMING, mate, adding that the ments and every man WE’VE GOT Cougars’ coaching did their job. We shut down their big players staff did a great job MOMENTUM and came out with the of calling the right AND IT’S GOING victory.” plays as well. TO BE GOOD.” Defensively, the “It’s a big part of home team was lights getting them secPayton LaGrange ond-and-long and out as well, cutting off ▴ then we have them the Titans’ speed and limiting their chancright where we want es in the red zone to help secure the them. It’s all about strategy and game victory. plan. Our coaches put us in the right Leading the way was deep defensive position and we executed and made back Beko Wande, who had two inter- the plays when we had to.” ceptions and a whole whack of pass Now the Red Deer squad’s attendefences, which helped the Cougars tion turns to preparing for their effectively eliminate Harry Ainlay’s North Region Final game against the

top-ranked team in the province, the Bev Facey Falcons. It will be the first time that a Central Alberta team has played in a provincial regional final game since 1995, when the Linday Thurber Raiders went to the Tier II Alberta Bowl. “It’s huge for Central Alberta and put this City on the map. We’re coming, we’ve got momentum and it’s going to be good,” LaGrange said. Meanwhile, the Hunting Hills High School Lightning is also heading to Regional finals after defeating the Robert Thirsk Comets 28-25 in the Tier II Regional semi-final earlier on Saturday. Both the Cougars and Lightning will be back in action next Saturday, with Notre Dame travelling to Edmonton to take on the Falcons at Clarke Stadium at 2:30 p.m. and the Lightning travelling to Okotoks to face off with the Foothills Falcons at Foothills Stadium beginning at 1 p.m. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

Local Muay Thai fighter returns from nationals with bronze BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff

Although it had been four years since his last fight, local martial artist Will Quijada is feeling like a million bucks after stepping into the ring for the Canadian National Muay Thai Championship in Toronto this past weekend. The annual tournament was Canada’s largest Muay Thai tournament ever with about 156 fighters on the card competing for the right to represent Canada at the IMFA World Championships “It was tough but it felt so

good to get back in there. I felt calm, cool, ready to go. I was ready,” recalled Quijada, 29, of his semi-final bout with Matt Mackillop of the Siam No. 1 House of Muay Thai in Toronto this past Saturday. “I fought on Saturday for the semi-final against a pro Muay Thai fighter. I’m still an amateur so that was a big step up in competition,” said Quijada, who represented Canada on the world stage back in 2012. Unfortunately, the Absolute Fitness co-owner had some things going against him right off the hop which hampered him from putting on the best

fight that he could, the first being a lack of sleep due to the time difference. “Not having the time to re-hydrate properly kind of sucked. But it was a really close fight. No way did I get my butt whooped. He probably pushed the pace a little bit more in the third and I think that’s what won him the fight. But it was very close, could have gone either way.” Despite the loss in the semi-final matchup on Saturday, Quijada said being back in the ring was completely worth all of the hard work and training he has put in over the past year. “I’m still buzzing off of the

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tournament.” Over the past four years, Quijada has been focusing on training amateur and professional fighters at the local level, working as a personal trainer out of Absolute Fitness. He said that time spent as a trainer helped him gain a better appreciation for how much fun it is to be in the ring and doing what he loves. “It’s probably the most fun I’ve had in a long time. I loved every minute leading up to the fight, waiting for the fight and getting into the ring. Everything was so much fun.” It wasn’t all fun and games, though. Competing in any kind of martial art at a high level requires a lot of hard work and dedication. “Training is my life,” Quijada said, adding he trains all year

round, regardless of whether he’s got a fight or and event coming up. And when he does have a bout, the training only ramps up. “About six to eight weeks out from the fight time, that’s when we start getting a little bit more intense. We do a lot more conditioning, we do a little bit more focused pad work. More sparring, more drilling. I’m training anywhere from three to six hours a day, five days a week for those six weeks.” On top of that, fighters have to make sure that they can make their target weight by weigh-in time, meaning lots of dieting and no junk food. “I go on a big clean eating diet. Absolutely no cheese, absolutely no alcohol. It’s a lot of vegetables and protein and a few carbs here and there to help get me down

to weight and keep me fueled.” It’s all worth it though, because when everything’s said and done, Quijada gets to represent his city on some of the biggest stages in the country. “It was a big honour to do that. I had a lot of people help sponsor me to fly out to Toronto. That was a huge help, I had a GoFundMe where people were able to donate and I also raffled off some personal training through Absolute Fitness. It all helped tremendously.” Quijada added that he’s going to take some time to rest and recuperate after last weekend’s fight before trying to get back in the ring himself. He’ll be spending the next few weeks helping local fighters prepare for the Havoc MMA event in the City on Dec. 2nd. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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EVENING RETREAT - This basement sitting area in a True-Line Homes show home in Aspen Lakes in Blackfalds shows how keeping decor simple can make a space feel welcoming. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express

Would you call it vintage or is it tacky? Due to recently client activity and budget I have been showing a lot of older homes. Let’s call these fixer uppers, handyman special or just in need of TLC. I’m thankful that I have clients who are ready and willing to buy a house that needs some love as that presents a wonderful challenge for me as both a realtor and a designer to help them find the perfect home. As we have been looking at properties we have jokingly talked about all things vintage that we are finding in homes. There have been a few moments of absolute laugh out loud as we poke our heads into a bathroom to see the matching lavender tub and toilet and more gasps of either horror or humor as we find ourselves in a disco inspired basement

with pulsing bright orange shag carpet not only on the floors but on the walls and ceiling. It has been a trip, man. Sometimes people live in their homes and never feel the need to change things. Often a room or basement space is packed with storage boxes and the flooring and wood panelled walls have not seen the light of day since 1972. Very often we get so used to our surroundings that we don’t see how aged the décor is until we empty out spaces or go to sell our property. Change will often shake us out of our complacency and encourage us to re-decorate a room whether it’s a child moving off to college or your adult child or aging parent

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moving back home. Suddenly that room that has been frozen in time for decades needs a facelift or a huge transformation. The room at the end of our hall has just been vacated by my boyfriend’s son who has moved on to his own place and now the room is bare and dusty and its age is showing. While he was living there I didn’t give the room any thought except to vacuum it once in awhile but now I have my sights set on another guest room for when the children come home for the holidays. He is even waiting and asking when I am going to re-do his room into a ‘masterpiece’ like I have apparently done with other areas in the home. It’s hard to say how long this tucked away room has been decorated with the hint of southwest sage green and rose Aztec but once the purpose 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

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Renovating to make the most of your home Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve moved into your new home, you will probably want to personalize the decor. For small as well as big jobs, finding the right specialist will make all the difference.

Before buying a property you should try to surround yourself with competent people who will know how to help you. Beware of con artists and do business with recognized professionals. The real estate agent A real estate agent will help you find the ideal property. But above all, he or she will write the purchase offer, negotiate in order to obtain the best possible price for you and, finally, will coordinate the inspection of the property. The lender or the mortgage broker Numerous establishments grant mortgage loans, including banks, credit unions and financial institutions. You can also call on the services of a mortgage broker, who will be able to find you the best available rate. The lawyer or notary This specialist will ensure that all legal aspects of the purchase are in order. He or she will examine all the necessary contracts before you sign them,

particularly the purchase offer. The inspector Inspectors will advise you if anything in the home does not work correctly or is not safe. They can even tell you where they think problems have arisen in the past. Generally speaking, an inspection will cost a few hundred dollars depending on the size and the state of the property inspected. The evaluator You can choose to have a home evaluated by an independent evaluator before making a purchase offer. An evaluation will insure you that you are paying the proper market price. The surveyor If the seller has a certificate of localization or survey certificate, which is more than five years old, it should be updated. This is the job of a land surveyor who will ensure that everything is in order.

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other hand, are decorators-designers-planners-supervisors. They can redesign an area from top to bottom, transforming a room to give it a new vocation and design tailor-made furniture.

Decorator, designer or other specialist? Decorators will freshen up the interior of your home without turning it upside down. They can match fabrics, paint and wallpaper, choose floor coverings, window dressings and lighting. Interior designers, on the

More specialized, the kitchen professional is a designer, draftsman and planner who works solely with kitchens. Finally, a totally new trend is the storage specialist, a person who can help you to reorganize your storage areas and better manage them.

For painting jobs, treat yourself to an expert painter. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll decorate your walls at incredible speed, without making a mess. Payment structures may vary from one painting specialist to another, however the investment is well worth it if you want professional results. To be on the safe side, remember to always work with someone that comes with good references. Finally, a handyman can turn out to be a rare pearl.

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Sheep ..............................2120 METAL ROOFING & In-demand career! Poultry ..............................2130 SIDING. 37+ colours Employers have Household Horses ..............................2140 available at over 55 work-at-home positions Horse Boarding ................2150 Appliances Distributors. 40 year available. Get online Riding Supplies ................2160 warranty. 48 hour Express training you need from an WANTED: Dead or alive Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 employer-trusted program. Service available at select major appliances. Cash for Pasture Wanted ................2180 supporting Distributors. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 some. 403-342-1055 Call 1-888-263-8254 1-855-768-3362 to start Seed Grain ......................2200 training for your Seeding & Tillage ............2210 Buying or Selling work-at-home career today! Household your home? 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Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

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Condos/ Townhouses

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3 + 4 BDRM. townhouse, close to school & all amenities. 6 appls., small pets welcome. 403-506-0054 3 BDRM. TOWNHOUSE Belvedeer Estates S. close to shopping mall, schools & park. $1350/mo. $1000 s.d. Avail. Immed. No pets, N/S 403-846-6902

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Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property 4120

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2 AND A 1/2 quarters of land near Prince Albert, SK with nice full yard & beautiful garden. Grows good crops. Great opportunity for starter farmer. $427,500. Call Doug for further details 306-716-2671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

Buildings For Sale

4150

LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Blowout Sale On Now!” 21X23 $4,998. 25X25 $5,996. 27X27 $6,992. 32X35 $9,985. 42X45 $14,868. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036; www.pioneersteel.ca.

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SUV's

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2011 TERRAIN SL, one owner, very, very good shape, 6 cyl., 197,000 km, $7,900. ~ SOLD ~

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

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