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Festival of Trees deemed a success Funds raised to be announced Dec. 13th BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff
Officials with the 23rd annual Festival Of Trees are deeming the fundraising event a success. The Festival Of Trees wrapped up at Westerner Park this past Sunday. It kicked off with a preview dinner on Nov. 23rd. 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 has been raised by the Festival with $1.6 million of that being raised last year. The total amount raised at this year’s event will be announced on Dec. 13th. “The event went really well,” said Alaine Martin, events manager with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. “Our attendance was very good, it was really robust. “The sheer volume of people that attended shows they come and do what they can. The support is there for however people can do it and we notice it and we are so thankful for it.” The 2016 Festival of Trees will be directing funds to enhance client care and services in the Medical Specialty Clinics at the
HURRY! - From left, Jordan Smith and Ty Parcels of the Red Deer College men’s curling team guide a rock thrown by Austin Kelts-Larsen during a game against the Lakeland College Rustlers at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Fall Regional at the Pidherney Centre last weekend. RDC’s three teams curled to a collective 15-3 record at the event. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express
Red Deer Regional Hospital. Medical Specialty Clinics provide a multi-disciplinary 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.” See our photo spread on the event on pages 18-19. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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Lead actors reflect on She Has A Name filming Andrew Kooman’s script transformed into acclaimed movie, set to premiere this weekend BY MARK WEBER Express staff
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ith native Red Deerian Andrew Kooman’s acclaimed script to hit the silver screen, the excitement is building not only nation-wide but also among those who landed the lead roles in the highly-anticipated film. The World Premiere will take place at the Welikoklad Event Centre on Dec. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. There will also be three screenings on Dec. 3rd at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 pm. Besides Red Deer, the film will also be screened in Melbourne, Australia; Cape Town, South Africa; London, England and Belfast, Ireland. Screening then expands to Paris, Berlin, Ottawa and Courtenay through to Dec. 10th, which is the UN’s Human Rights Day. For tickets, visit www.shehasanamefilm.com. Twenty per cent of gross receipts will be donated to anti-trafficking organizations. She Has A Name, which is about a human trafficking incident in Thailand, released its first poster and teaser trailer online to mark the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl just a few weeks ago. The film focuses on an investigation into a shocking human trafficking incident in southeast Asia and explores the layers of corruption that enable the global commercial sex trade to thrive, at the expense of young girls’ and women’s futures. The story is also based on an incident in Thailand where a storage container transporting more than 100 people ran out of gas and was abandoned. That tragedy was a kind of a trigger for the plot. As to the plot, Jason poses as a john to build a case against a brothel trafficking girls into Bangkok. He must win the trust of a young girl forced to work as a prostitute who is known as ‘Number 18’ and convince her to risk her life to testify for the sake of justice. ”I first heard about the project from my manager when she told me a director was interested in having me audition for a film that would shoot in Thailand,” recalls Teresa Ting, the New Yorkbased actor who plays Number 18. “At that point, I had no clue what it was about but thought what a cool opportunity it would be to work out in Thailand! “After reading the script I knew right away it was a project I had to be a part of. I was completely drawn in by the dark yet realistic nature of the plot, and really connected with Number 18’s bold yet innocent character. I wanted to give her a voice.” Ting added that working with directors Matt and Dan Kooman (Andrew’s brothers) was also such a humbling experience. “The duo was an inspiration to work with,” she said. “They had me feeling like I was a part of the family since day one. Working with them hardly ever felt like work. We shared a handful of laughter and tears, and heart-warming memories
WORLD PREMIERE - Red Deer native Andrew Kooman’s script will make its silver screen debut this weekend. I’ll never forget. I’ll forever be grateful for the through a roommate who had performed in a play version of She Has A Name. Reading the script, opportunity they gave me.” As to the shoot itself, Ting said that being on the first thing Mocibob noted was how powerful location helped make the role itself that much the story was in and of itself. “I thought the story was compelling, and was one that people needed more real. “Knowing that the trafficking industry was all to hear and one that I wanted to be a part of. around us on location, the role quickly became “As far as wanting to make a difference in the very real for me. I felt more than obligated to world, or doing the right thing, I think those bring her character to the fullare things that most of us can est potential so as to do justice identify with - for the most part, ▾ for and give a voice to the many we want to do well and we have “BEING A PART those good intentions. I think victims trapped in the cruel inOF THE PROJECT that was something that I believe dustry. WAS SUCH AN “Number 18’s character was anyways,” he explained of one of one who had gone through unthe key ways he connected to his EMPOWERING character. “It’s something that I imaginable hardships, and only EXPERIENCE being 15 on top of that. As a already had in me.” FOR ME.” young woman myself, I found it Born in Prince George, very difficult to accept the reality Mocibob eventually moved to Teresa Ting of the horrid circumstances she Rosebud where he continued to ▴ hone his acting chops. Today, he was in. “Her story and her role have calls Vancouver home. both inspired me to live life more fully and cou“I remember being in church and being in this rageously as many of the victims never will. Being Christmas play,” he recalls of one of his very first a part of the project was such an empowering experiences onstage. He improvised a squeaky sound of what the gate might sound like as it experience for me.” Vancouver-based actor Giovanni Mocibob, opened, and the audience laughed in response. who plays Jason, found out about the production “I was like, they see what I’m doing,” he said.
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“They see the world I’m creating, and the world that I see. I thought that was cool - I saw that you could ‘hold’ an audience - I didn’t realize that you could do that. Later on, I realized how true that really is.” Rounding out the cast are Will Yun Lee (The Wolverine, Hawaii Five-O), Eugenia Yuan (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Sword of Destiny, Memoirs of A Geisha), Gil Bellows (The Shawshank Redemption, Ally McBeal) and Singapore’s Vanessa Toh. Meanwhile, Mocibob said he loved working with the Koomans. “I felt like we were working together as a team to do the best we could, and put the best story out there as possible. I felt that I could trust them, and I also felt like my voice could be heard, too. I felt like we were working in tandem - trusting each other.” As part of the film’s distribution strategy, global anti-trafficking agencies will be distributing the film through their networks to ‘Fund Freedom.’ A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the film through the film’s web site will go directly to support the work of agencies to rescue and restore victims of human trafficking, Andrew said. Check out www.shehasanamefilm.com. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
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Rex finds his forever home with Red Deer couple BY JENNA SWAN Courtesy of the Sylvan Lake News
A Red Deer couple’s lives are a little furrier after they read the Red Deer Express last week. Eileen Stuart explained she was reading the weekly newspaper as she does every week when she flipped the page to find the face of a husky-cross looking back at her who had recently been surrendered to Sylvan Lake and Area Serenity Pet Shelter. Stuart explained it was the photo of the rescued animal that caught her attention. That morning she read of the dog’s back story and wondered if they might be able to help. The article, which appeared in the Red Deer Express courtesy of Sylvan Lake News, shared Rex’s journey as he bounced from home to home and owner to owner - continuously being passed off. He was a dog without a human or a home and his rescuers knew he didn’t know where he belonged. “There was something about the picture of Rex in the paper,” she explained. “He was so beautiful and I connected with his eyes right away. It was the picture that had drawn me in.” Stuart had never heard of Serenity Pet Shelter, however she insisted her husband, Lorne, call to inquire about adopting the animal. Having recently lost their rescued Maltese Annie this summer, the couple was looking to adopt a companion as their home felt empty. Lorne made the call and was greeted by Melanie Crehan of Serenity Pet Shelter. Crehan explained there was a great deal of interest from readers of both papers
following the publishing of the article, with around six different families inquiring into the pup’s possible adoption. As Crehan learned of the Stuart’s background and their current circumstances she became hopeful. The couple told Crehan of their past experience, rescuing professional Greyhound race dogs, a number of Dachshunds and even a few cats along the way.
▾ “TO BE ABLE TO GIVE AN ANIMAL A HOME - YOU THINK IT’S YOU WHO IS BENEFITING THEM, BUT IN THE END IT’S ALWAYS YOU WHO GETS THE MOST OUT OF IT.”
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All of the animals they had rescued in the past had been long time companions for the couple. Following their loss this summer, they were ready to adopt. Crehan organized a meet and greet between the Stuarts and the husky who had been temporarily housed courtesy of Piper Creek Pet Resort. “I’ve never seen a reaction from Rex like he had when he first saw Eileen and Lorne he really just sunk into them,” said Crehan. “In other meet and greets we had done he barely left my side, but for whatever reason he took to the couple almost immediately. When they left he let out a yelp that I had never heard another dog make before - crying out to them as they left the enclosure.” This past weekend Crehan took Rex for a home visit to the Stuarts’ residence. For
Rex, this visit would lead to the foundations of his forever home being built. Following the visit, Rex was adopted by Eileen and Lorne and his new life began. “I couldn’t believe it,” said Eileen. “He came into the house and settled right down - it was like he had always been here and had always been a part of our family. He is incredible.” In getting to know Rex, the Stuarts learned his name didn’t seem to fit his compassionate and caring nature. The beautiful loving Husky-cross is now known as Angelo. “I don’t know anyone by that name,” explained Eileen. “But for whatever reason the name just fits. He is unique from the other animals we have adopted in the past. You can tell that all he wants is to love and be loved. He is such a quiet dog with such a sweet disposition - he is the best companion we ever could have asked for and he will be greatly loved in this home.” Following his adoption Serenity Pet Shelter also worked closely with the Stuarts to help Angelo get his paperwork to be able to cross the border. The couple explained they frequent their family cabin in Washington State and proper paperwork is needed for pets to cross the border. “We just love it there and so have our other dogs,” said Eileen. “We can’t wait to bring Angelo to see his new playground in the woods of Washington.” She added, “To be able to give an animal a home - you think it’s you who is benefiting them, but in the end it’s always you who gets the most out of it.” editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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CELEBRATING RESPONSIBLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON As we near the beginning of December it’s the start of the season for celebrating – and that means inevitably a spike in partiers who have one drink too many and then decide they are then fit to drive. Last month, MADD Canada launched their 29th annual Project Red Ribbon with the aim of preventing impaired driving this holiday season. It’s just in time for the annual slate of office parties, family get-togethers and other functions to serve as a reminder of the importance of not drinking and driving. Project Red Ribbon runs through to the first Monday after New Year’s. Over one million ribbons are distributed to Canadians during Project Red Ribbon. The ribbon reminds people to plan ahead for a safe ride home if they’re going to be drinking. It also serves as a tribute to those who have been killed or injured in impairment-related crashes. According to MADD Canada’s web site, “In 2010, it was estimated that 2,541 individuals were killed in motor vehicle crashes in Canada. MADD Canada estimates that at a minimum 1,082 of these fatalities were impairment-related. In MADD Canada’s opinion, the 1,082 figure is a conservative estimate, due to the under-reporting that results from the inability to conduct alcohol tests on surviving impaired drivers and from the need to rely on police reports. Moreover, the figure underestimates the percentage of crash deaths that involve drugs. Thus, the recent sharp increases in driving after drug use have not been factored into the 1,082 figure. “As well, the 1,082 figure does not include individuals killed in impaired crashes on the waterways. It was estimated that there was an average of 135 boating deaths per year from 2006 to 2008 and it appears that more than 50 per cent of these boating deaths involved alcohol and/or drugs. Nor does the 1,082 figure include fatalities arising from aircraft, trains and industrial vehicles such as forklifts. “Given the limits on the 1,082 figure, MADD Canada estimates there are somewhere between 1,250 and 1,500 impairment-related crash deaths in Canada each year (3.4 – 4.1 deaths per day).” It’s frustrating that the numbers of reported impaired drivers are as high as they are, in spite of constant educational and awareness campaigns and the tireless efforts of MADD volunteers. For some reason, people still choose to get behind the wheel after they’ve been drinking assuming they are in complete control. The cost to such irresponsibility is staggering. Officials remind citizens to never drive impaired or ride with an impaired driver. And if you see a driver you suspect is impaired, call 911 to report it. Meanwhile, to avoid potential tragedy, it’s as easy as simply planning ahead by arranging for a designated driver, calling a cab or ensuring you have someone you trust to pick you up when it’s time to head home. We encourage all Red Deerians to celebrate the holiday season in a responsible manner. Planning ahead in terms of how you’ll get to your destination safely will ensure our community continues to be a safe and happy place to live.
With federal decisions on major oil pipeline and At this crucial moment in the pipeline debate, our tanker projects looming, and with serious political leaders must understand and acknowledge the nature costs to approval or rejection, many suggest the prime of the wicked problem, which involves what some refer minister and his cabinet should lean on science to to as “systemic risk.” make the decision. Oil pipeline proposals are textbook examples of Those exhortations sound very reasonable. But they wicked problems and systemic risk. reveal an enormously important misunderstanding First, oil pipeline and tanker operations are serious about the role of science in making decisions on major – if something goes badly wrong, there will be certain resource projects. harm to the environment or people. Every new major Take the case of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain oil spill reminds us of that. pipeline and tanker proposal to the West Coast. Second, they’re extremely complex, involving a stagOn one side, you have staunch opposition from the gering number of interactions between ecological, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and other coastal and Fraser social and economic factors. In the case of West Coast River First Nations, West Coast municipalpipelines, this complexity runs from prairies ities like Vancouver, Burnaby and Victoria, to coastal rainforests, and from remote First and a sizable percentage of B.C.’s voting Nations communities to major cities. Eric public. Third, they’re subject to a high degree of Swanson uncertainty On the other side, you have staunch suparising from our limited underport from Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, standing of, and the variability in, natural the mayors of Calgary and Edmonton, and a and human systems. No one can reliably sizable percentage of Alberta’s voting public. predict when or where the next oil spill Is one side simply too dumb to understand will happen, or how damaging it will be. the science – or simply willing to flagrantly Fourth, they’re subject to a great deal ignore it? of ambiguity, which arises from different Of course not. legitimate viewpoints regarding whether But suggestions like Calgary Mayor risks are acceptable or not. Naheed Nenshi’s that, “Science should have The seriousness, complexity, uncertainty the trump” unhelpfully imply just that. and ambiguity wrapped up in oil pipeline and tanker This wrenching debate has never been about who proposals put the lie to claims of purely science-based understands the science better. Rather, it’s about what decision-making. happens when you take two people or communities Guaranteeing that projects will only go ahead if and present them with the exact same scientific in- science deems them safe is disingenuous. There’s no formation, and they come to equally legitimate but way to guarantee safety and the public get that. opposite conclusions. Promises to only proceed if safety measures are What’s going on here? “world-class“ are similarly disingenuous, because A difference in values. they hide the very real and painful limits to what is It’s not a question of science versus values, or facts actually possible. versus emotion, it’s about what happens when the best If a tanker were to run aground on the West Coast available science has told you all it can. during a storm, a world-class response could mean This is where our traditional environmental review watching helplessly as the oil spill spreads (strong processes begin to unravel; an unravelling that was on winds and waves often prevent response equipment full display during the Kinder Morgan review process from being deployed). and that will taint the federal cabinet’s decision either With federal pipeline decisions imminent, we need way. our political leaders to abandon rhetoric that invokes As long as our current review processes and some of science and world-class measures, and instead speak our political leaders assume that decisions must solely honestly about the limitations of science and the role be “evidence-based” (meaning scientific evidence of values. only), we’ll continue to waste years in angry hearings, Doing so may not do much to lessen the sense of expensive court battles, and polarized, disrespectful betrayal – either way – this time around but it would debate. signal a more honest process going forward. When one person’s “significant risk” is another perEric Swanson is the executive director of Generation son’s “infinitesimal risk,” you know you’ve arrived in Squeeze, an advocacy group for younger Canadians. the realm of a wicked problem. His column is distributed through Troy Media.
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Red Deer City council passes capital budget at $105 million BY MARK WEBER Express staff
Red Deer City council has approved the 2017 Capital Budget pegged at $104.97 million. Talks wrapped up last week in Council Chambers. The capital budget includes projects that will take place in 2017, multi-year projects starting in 2017 or projects that require additional funding from previous years. “Last year when we looked at the 2017 budget, what we anticipated for this year was $133 million in capital projects,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “When administration tabled the budget this year with council (earlier in) November it was a recommended budget of $6 million less than that. “The budget was then tabled at $107 million. And then after council’s deliberations now, the adopted budget is $2 million less than the administrative recommendations, coming in at $105 million.”
▾ “INVESTMENTS MADE IN INFRASTRUCTURE DURING A SLOWER ECONOMY HELP TO PROVIDE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCREASED COMMUNITY AMENITIES AND POSITIVE FUTURE OUTLOOK, WHILE RESPECTING OUR COMMUNITY’S ABILITY TO AFFORD IT.”
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Veer said that in deliberating the budget this week, she could hear that council and City administration were being highly responsive to the provincial economy for a number of reasons. “City revenues are down overall - as well as there is substantial uncertainty in terms of the grants that we receive from other orders of government. “There is a degree of optimism in terms of our ability to leverage federal grants, however, we are concerned about the certainty of provincial grants,” she said. “Obviously, we wanted to make enough infrastructure investments in the community that would continue to move the community forward, and that we show confidence in our local economy. “These projects have economic spin-offs in terms of keeping Red Deerians working and in attracting dollars to our local economy.” Veer said she’s has served on 14 capital budgets, and, “There has never in the past 14 years been this substantial of movement in terms of reduction on the administrative recommendation and in terms of council deliberations in the capital budget. So from yesterday to today, there were $2 million in either reductions or deferrals in capital.” Veer said that’s the most she has seen in those 14 budgets she’s been a part of working through. Prominent deferrals were around a tabling of the move to demolish the old RCMP building and the construct a new adjacent parking lot - which would have cost $970,000. Council also deferred spending $220,000 on Collicutt Centre facility enhancements, and they also put over a Traffic Calming Pilot Project - that would have cost $229,000 - until 2018. Spending highlights that did make the grade included allocating $2.4 million to waste management which includes landfill expansion and proposed automated carets for garbage and recycling, and the spending of $220,000 on assessments/feasibility studies and concept designs for a new cultural facility in the City. Council also agreed to grant $250,000 to support Red Deer Royals’ bid for a permanent home at St. Joseph’s High School. The money was given, in part, as recognition of the Red Deer Community Band Society’s need for a permanent home and in celebration of its upcoming 50th anniversary. In a letter from the Red Deer Royals Alumni Association, it was noted that $1.7 million had already been raised for the project, and organizers
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were seeking the $250,000 to top up that amount so the project could proceed. Some of the other items passed during deliberations included infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation projects, like pavement rehabilitation and roadway reconstruction; current growth projects, like North Red Deer Regional Water Services Commission supply line purchase, and improvements on Ross Street at Rideout Avenue and 20th Ave. Future growth projects were also given the green light, such as the Taylor Drive intersection improvements, storm and water offsite improvements and waste management infrastructure for the Green Cart Program. There were also Community Amenity projects including the Riverwalk Phase 2 and Plaza, the Red Deer Royals legacy project, Cronquist House preservation and playground development in Lonsdale that were approved as well. “Investments made in infrastructure during a slower economy help to provide job opportunities, investment opportunities,
increased community amenities and positive future outlook, while respecting our community’s ability to afford it,” said Veer. With the approval of the 2017 Capital Budget, the City’s estimated debt limit for 2017 sits at 66%, which is below the 75% debt limit set by council. “When we developed this budget for council’s consideration, we focused on providing quality infrastructure for Red Deerians, while keeping sustainability and the current economic reality in mind,” said City Manager Craig Curtis. “We recommended a capital budget that was $26 million less than what we proposed in 2016 that respects council’s direction, vision and budget guidelines surrounding debt limit and tax increases.” Along with the 2017 Capital Budget, council approved the 2018-2026, $1.3 billion Capital Plan in principle allowing the flexibility for administration to adjust the priorities outlined in the plan based on community need, economy, grant availability and project funding. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
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by Mark Weber
RED DEER LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE
investment. For more, visit www.reddeer.ca/identity. To view photos and the new videos and to read the community narrative, visit www.uncoverreddeer.ca.
All Red Deerians are asked to join in the public launch of the community’s new video, featuring Red Deer like you’ve never seen before. We are Red Deer (2:25 minutes) launches at the same time at a number of sites across the City between 1 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. on Dec. 1st. At the Collicutt Centre at 1 p.m., Mayor Tara Veer and City Manager Craig Curtis will introduce the video. The public is invited to watch on the big screen to be set up at the west main entrance. Other sites for viewing include the G.H. Dawe Community Centre – 1-1:15 p.m. Screen set up inside facility by the library and City Hall – 1-1:15 p.m. The screen will be set up on the main floor. Once the video is launched, it will loop throughout the day for residents to view at their convenience. Residents will then be encouraged to post and share the video on facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #wearereddeer. Two winners will be picked at random to win one of two prizes of a Red Deer Rebels family tickets and swag pack or an Active Red Deer pack including $100 RPC gift card, yoga mats and ministicks. “Until now, we haven’t seen a production of Red Deer that so fully and accurately captures the dynamic spirit and important spaces of our community,” said Veer. “It is Red Deer in our best light – featuring our community landmarks, our all-season activities and our parks and trails that connect us to the outdoors and to one another. It is a portrait of our community we can share as we approach the 2019 Canada Winter Games and market our City. Citizens will recognize their community in this video and be proud.” There are five videos in total, including the 2:25 minute feature and four one-minute versions. The videos are part of the Identity project, launched in April of 2013 to promote the City in a consistent way. A narrative, or Community Story, was crafted by the public and stakeholders and describes residents as hard workers who enjoy balance and working together to make the community better. Red Deer is also seen as an active, modern city centrally connected to the world with smaller centre advantages. Along with the City of Red Deer, the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, Red Deer Downtown Business Association, Red Deer College, Westerner Park, Tourism Red Deer, Red Deer Airport and 2019 Canada Winter Games have contributed to the Identity project and can use these videos to market and grow the community, recruit students, increase memberships, entice visitors and attract new customers and
WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE DELIVERED TO HOMES THIS WEEK Red Deerians can look forward to picking out their favourite winter activities and programs with the release of the Activity Guide next week. The 2017 Winter Activity Guide will be delivered to homes in Red Deer and surrounding areas on Dec. 1st and Dec. 2nd. Additional printed copies are available for pick up on or after Dec. 2nd at City Hall, the Collicutt Centre, Culture Services Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre and Recreation Centre. The Activity Guide is also available on the City’s web site.
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Registration for all City programs in the guide begins at 8 a.m. on Dec. 6th. There are three ways to register for City programs: online at the Look n Book page located at www.reddeer.ca/looknbook; by phone at 403-309-8411 or in person at the Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre or Recreation Centre. Customers wishing to register for programs using Look n Book or by telephone require the following information - an individual client number, a family PIN, program codes (found in the Activity Guide and on LooknBook), and a Visa or MasterCard number and expiry date. First time telephone registration and Look n Book users are encouraged to create their accounts ahead of time. Family PIN and Client Numbers can be set up using the online form at www.reddeer.ca/looknbook. For more assistance, call 403-309-8411 during business hours.
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Play teaches students about acceptance BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff
When you’re in Grade 7, the way you look and the way your peers perceive you can be a big part of your identity. Students in middle school and junior high are constantly bombarded with messages and images from peers and media, all of which can be huge influences and make it difficult for a youth to stay true to themselves and to maintain a healthy sense of self-worth. These important issues are the focus of the UNDER MY SKIN program, which addresses body image for students in Central Alberta in the form of an engaging play. “I remember when I was this age and something like this was never really brought to my attention when I was at that point in my life wondering who I am. Do I like who I am? Or maybe I shouldn’t because those people are saying all these things. It’s a constant battle between loving who you are as a person and acceptance. This show really, really hits that nail on the head,� Nicole Leal, the stage manager of the UNDER MY SKIN - Body Image Play, which was seen by more than 1,100 Grade 7 students from around Central Alberta over the course of the past week. The hour-long play uses a series of short, funny sketches performed by a quartet of actors to address a number of different topics which could affect a person’s body image, from bullying to social media to pressures from parents and peers. Leal said educating kids about having positive
self-esteem and a healthy lifestyle is especially important in the age of social media, where it is easier than ever for negative influences to spread. “It really has a different way of affecting more about how we think about ourselves, especially if other people have a bigger influence in our lives to make us start not liking who we are. So I think it’s really important the messages that we have in the show helps teach the kids that it’s okay to be different, it’s okay to be who we are and you don’t have to conform to what everyone else is thinking you should conform to.� After the conclusion of the play, students were given an opportunity to engage with the actors in groups in order to discuss the issues raised in the production and to provide advice on how students can deal with the emotions and challenges connected to body image. “It makes them feel that they’re cared about. It’s not just sitting in a chair and watching something, they actually now get to connect to that person who was trying to share the message,� said Leal, who also performed in the play a couple of years ago. “I think there’s a great value in this for kids to come and see this and hear the message.� The annual production is sponsored by the Red Deer Primary Care Network with financial support from the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
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POSITIVE - Actors performed the UNDER MY SKIN - Body Image Play for a group of Grade 7 students at Central Campus. The play, which was seen by more than 1,100 students from Red Deer and the surrounding area in the last week, promotes the development and maintenance of positive self-esteem and a healthy lifestyle. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express
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Sylvan Lake Fire Department receives new aerial fire truck BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN Courtesy of the Sylvan Lake News
The Town of Sylvan Lake Fire Department is putting the Town’s new Fire Hall to a new use. The Fire Department on Nov. 17th received their new aerial fire truck which will allow firefighters to safely reach heights of 100 ft. The Town’s largest building is currently five stories which is roughly 50 ft. The truck was in the fire department’s 10-year capital plan for quite awhile, according to Fire Chief Cliff Brausen. “It was bumped back a couple years due to the delay in building the fire hall,” Brausen said. “We did a pre-build for the truck in February; we started building it in July and then it was delivered here on Thursday. It is the first aerial truck the Town has ever had.” With the significant growth of the Town of Sylvan Lake – expanded fire services became a necessity and the new fire hall was built to accommodate this. “With the buildings getting taller and wider the need was definitely there,” Brausen said. “It is a lot safer for the firefighters. There will be a lot
less ladder work and we now have a stationary platform where they can tether themselves in. When they climb the ladder previously it was sometimes a little dicey.” The aerial truck will not only allow for lessening the use of ladders, it will also be used as an invaluable rescue tool and also will accommodate a elevated master water stream when necessary. Brausen is thrilled with the new fire hall and the equipment it allows for and is thankful for the support of the community of Sylvan Lake. “We have had huge support from the mayor, council and Town administration,” Brausen said. “The fire hall was a huge factor in us moving forward with the aerial project. “There was no place for a piece of equipment like this in the old building,” he added. “Now we have the room for it. The fire hall is enormous and this project wouldn’t even be sent to tender if it wasn’t for the new building.” The new fire hall has also allowed for faster response times as Brausen and his Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland now have offices right in the hall that allows for faster mobilization of personnel and equipment.
Door-to-door energy sales banned Starting Jan. 1st, Alberta will prohibit unsolicited door-to-door selling of energy products to protect people from misleading, high-pressure sales practices. Alberta is banning door-to-door sales of furnaces, natural gas and electricity energy contracts, water heaters, windows, air conditioners and energy audits. Government officials have said they have received well over 1,000 complaints about energy-related, door-to-door sales. Many have come from seniors and families who felt tricked into buying furnaces or water heaters on the spot. In other instances, consumers felt unrelenting pressure to sign energy contracts with salespeople visiting their home two or three times in one day. “We heard loud and clear from Albertans who are frustrated by knocks on their doors and aggressive sales pitches in their homes. That’s why we’re taking action to protect Albertans by ending aggressive door-to-door energy sales,” said Stephanie McLean, minister of Service Alberta. Gordon Voth, president of Seniors United Now said he supports the government’s actions to protect consumers from door-to-door energy sales. “We know that seniors are often targets of misleading, high-pressure sales tactics and this ban will help prevent many seniors from feeling forced into energy contracts and purchases they don’t need or want,” he said. Government officials also added that energy companies have multiple channels to sell directly to Albertans, including telephone and online
sales, kiosks and advertising. All of these options remain open to them. Consumers are still able to invite salespeople to their homes, free from the pressure of having an unexpected, unwanted visit. This action caps a week of government actions to improve the electricity system to protect Albertans. They include putting an electricity price cap of 6.8 cents per kilowatt hour in place for families and small businesses on the Regulated Rate Option from June 2017 until June 2021; announcing the creation of an electricity capacity market to provide a future supply of reliable power at stable, low prices and reaching agreements with power companies to provide an orderly transition from coal-generated power to new, reliable sources of electricity by 2030 and protecting taxpayers by achieving a settlement with Capital Power, AltaGas and TransCanada Energy that sees payments to the government in exchange for the early return of their Power Purchasing Arrangements. Superintendent Guy Rook, Alberta RCMP officer in charge of federal enforcement added, “The RCMP welcomes this change. Our investigators have helped Albertans who have succumbed to fraudulent, high-pressure sales at their door. ”Real financial and emotional harm is often the result from these tactics, particularly among vulnerable persons in our communities. With this ban, we expect to see a noticeable decline in criminal incidents of unscrupulous, door-toto-door sales of energy products.”
“We can start to organize things before the officers get in - that’s a big bonus,” he said. The new facility has also been an important tool for the firefighters. “The firefighters enjoy working in this building,” Brausen said. “There’s a lot more space for training and space in the bays for truck checks. It’s been a huge benefit.” An upcoming training exercise is planned for the first week of January, when an aerial expert from the Piece Plant in Wisconsin where the new truck was built will be coming to Sylvan Lake. “We will get our firefighters trained on how to operate it and hopefully mother nature will cooperate,” Brausen said. “Hopefully it won’t be -30 degrees with the wind blowing when he is here.” Currently, the truck is being fitted to serve the needs of Sylvan Lake.
“We are putting it into service and getting some equipment mounted on it,” Brausen added. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
NEW WHEELS - The new aerial fire truck can reach a height of 100 ft. Photo courtesy of Town of Sylvan Lake
Red Deer Dentist Awarded U.S. Patent Announces Clinical Trial to test Anti-Cavity Program
E Ever imagine a dentist would want to pay YOU even if a single tooth got a new cavity*? That’s e exactly what Dr. Michael Zuk is offering to a select e group of people participating in a small clinical g trial to test the long-term effectiveness of his t Anti-Cavity system. “Flossing and brushing are not A enough to stop tooth decay in people with certain e conditions like acid reflux, so this is a different c approach that could drastically reduce tooth decay a if i people are willing to follow the recommended protocols.” says Dr. Zuk, general dentist. p
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The b board d off di directors t iis very pleased to have Benno Fath join the Shalom family as executive director. Everyone is invited to attend Shalom’s Christmas Open House on Dec. 1st from 5 to 7 p.m. for an opportunity to meet him and learn more about the work in Central Alberta. Shalom is located on Hwy. 11 east (5515 27 Ave.) just behind Balmoral Bible Chapel. For more information, visit shalomcounselling.com or call 403-342-0339. Readers’ Theatre gives you the experience of performing in a theatrical production without the need to learn scripts, or to work with complex sets, costumes or make-up. It distills the pure experience of a stage performance, providing a relaxed atmosphere for both participants and audience. We work with some of the best scripts in the literature. Join us in Red Deer’s newest theatre group and participate in the pleasure of being ‘on stage’, where the fun starts from the first minute. We meet every second Thursday at the Timberlands Branch of the Red Deer Public Library (in the same building as the Barry Wilson School - 300 Timothy Drive). Open to all ages. For more info call Lionel at 587-679-6222. Next meeting is Dec. 1st from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 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. Participate in your local union’s shoe drive by donating any new or gently worn women and children’s shoes to Super-
store or Superstore Liquor Red Deer stores. Donations will be included in the Dec. 6th event at City Hall Park that will be in honour of women who have lost their lives due to violence. Show donations will be given to local women’s shelters following the vigil. Check out www.ufcw.ca/women for details on the Shoe Memorial. Golden Circle continues with Thursday night dances - Dec. 1st from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $7 per person and everyone is welcome. For more informaiton, call 403-341-
4672, 403-347-6165 or 403342-2875. Pert ‘Near Country plays Dec. 8th and Black Velvet drops by on Dec. 15th. The Red Deer community Band Society will be hosting its annual open house & Christmas concert on Dec. 7th at 7 p.m. in the Parkland Pavilion, Westerner Park. Free admision, refreshments, raffles and 50/50 draws. Please join us. There will be an audition call for 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress on Dec. 13th at 6 p.m. and Dec. 14th at 6 p.m. as well at the Memorial Centre. For more information, email info. centralalbertatheatre@gmail. com or call 403-347-8111. Audition dates are set to cast for our last show of the season. Those interested will be asked to partake in cold reads (reading selected sections of the script on arrival). No need to prepare any pieces. Just show up! For more information, visit www.centralalbertatheatre.net. If you enjoy singing Glee Club style, but feel your skills are limited, please come and join
our group of seniors who sing and play for seniors as a gift of community spirit. The Tony Connelly Singers in their 31st year of service, welcome anyone who might enjoy singing out at seniors’ venues around the City. From September to June we prepare 10, one-hour programs filled with oldies and newer music. We practice from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Tuesday at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and present four to six sing-outs each month. Our group is friendly, social and supportive. Please join our
next practice or anytime. Call Shirley at 403-342-5904 for bookings or Betty at 403-3467316 for more information. Red Deer Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk for the Salvation Army runs Dec. 3rd. It’s time to dig out your Santa hat and jingle down to the 2016 Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk. This 5km run and one km walk takes place on Saturday, December 3 at 10 a.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Park. The Salvation Army invites you to get into the holiday spirit at this family fun event and raise money to help those in need in our community. All participants receive a medal and refreshment is provided. Register online at santashuffle. ca or visit The Running Room at South Point Common. 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 Sheila at 403-347-7873. Just in time for Christmas! The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm are selling pies again this year with funds going to support the Sunnybrook Farm Museum educational programs. Readyto-bake pies are available in apple, blueberry, cherry, raisin, mincemeat, rhubarb/raspberry, rhubarb/strawberry and rhubarb/Saskatoon for $12 and mincemeat and butter tarts are also available for $6 a box. The sale runs Nov. 30th from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Museum (4701 - 30th St.) Call 403-3403511 for more information. Christmas Open House at Shalom Counselling Centre – Thursday, Dec. 1st, 5 to 7 p.m. 5515 27 Ave. Red Deer. Share some Christmas cheer while meeting our new executive director. Bring your friends so we can get acquainted! More information at 403-342-0339. The Red Deer Public Library First Thursdays in the Snell will feature Christmas jazz by Downtown Dec. 1st, 12:15 - 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and tea provided by Cafe Noir. 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.
Knox Presbyterian Church Spectacular Christmas Talent Show; 4718 Ross St. The event runs Dec. 3rd at 7 p.m. Silent auction and social after talent show. Everyone welcome - tickets are $25, and are available at church office 403-346-4560 or at the door. IA Business Women’s Group is holding a fun, interactive, Christmas Social Dec. 8th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We are fundraising with a silent auction in support of the Outreach Centre Adopt-A-Family program, and are hoping to raise at least $600 for a large family. Anyone wishing to donate an item to the Silent Auction please leave a comment on the website, or register for the event and bring the item with you! All women welcome, and don’t forget to bring your wallets as you will not want to miss out on the GREAT Silent Auction items! Location to be given directly to participants, as it is a private residence. Join us by registering on the Website at least one day ahead: www. independentachievers.com. Thank you for your support! Storing your used drink containers and getting them down to the 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. 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. Fun contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. Cribbage is every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $4. Tournament on Dec. 8th at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $6.
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Week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 7, 2016 YARD RD (Y (Yoga Alli Alliance off R Red dD Deer)) is now taking registrations for our second fall session. Full schedule and details at: www. reddeeryoga.ca. 403-5509240. info@reddeeryoga.ca. 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 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 and 16th 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 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. SanKta Lucia - a celebration of light - runs Dec. 11th at 2:30 p.m. at The Chalet, which is located at Westerner Park. Join the Red Deer Vasa Lodge for this Swedish midwinter celebration. Coffee and traditional baking will be served following the Lucia candlelight procession. Silver collection at the door. Call 403-3475303 for more information. The WildRose Harmonizers invite all to enjoy the Sounds of the season in beautiful Barbershop Harmony at our Christmas concert ‘Let Christmas Begin’ on Sunday Dec. 11th at 2 p.m. at Davenport Church Of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave, Red Deer). Enjoy performances by the WildRose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus, the Hearts of Harmony
Sweet Adeline chorus and the Lindsay Thurber High School Chamber Choir. Admission is $10.00 (children free) at the door with proceeds of the show to 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.
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police briefs ATTEMPTED BREAK IN TO PENHOLDER TAVERN On Nov. 23rd at 4:15 a.m. Innisfail RCMP as well as Red Deer RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress at the Penholder Tavern. One male with a farm tractor attempted to break down the door using the tractor and steal
the ATM from inside the business. The break in attempt was interrupted by the owner’s of the Tavern and the male suspect fled the area on foot. The investigation revealed that the tractor was stolen from a nearby business. The Tavern owner’s were not injured and the break in was not successful. There was some damage to the exterior of the Tavern.
Notification of AESO Regulatory Filing Addressing the Need for Transmission Development in Central East Alberta The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) advises you that it intends to file a Needs Identification Document (NID) for the approval of transmission system reinforcement in central eastern Alberta. The proposed reinforcement is comprised of a 240 kV transmission line, energized at 138 kV, from the existing Hansman Lake 650S substation to the existing Edgerton 899S substation and a new 240 kV transmission line, energized at 144 kV, from the existing Nilrem 574S substation to a new substation in the Vermilion area, to be named Drury 2007S substation. The NID will be filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on or after December 16, 2016. In the same application, the AESO will also ask that the AUC approve cancellation of certain Central East Transmission Developments (CETD). The proposed transmission reinforcement is required to maintain the reliability of electricity supply to homes, businesses and industry in central eastern Alberta, and will provide expanded options to connect generation in the area, should it develop. Between October and November, 2016, the AESO notified stakeholders, including residents, occupants and landowners, regarding the need for the proposed transmission system reinforcement, cancellation of the CETD components, and its intention to apply to the AUC for approval of the NID. Once filed, the NID will be posted on the AESO website at https://www.aeso.ca/grid/projects/penv
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Innisfail RCMP are looking for any information that would assist police in identifying these two males. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Innisfail RCMP at 403-2273342. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS).
HOMEOWNER INTERRUPTS BREAK IN On Nov. 18th Innisfail RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter that had been interrupted by the home owner on a rural property 25 kms east of Innisfail. At 2 p.m. the homeowner called police to report he had returned home to find his outbuildings open, a grey car in the driveway he did not recognize and two unknown males inside his home. The 67-yearold home owner confronted the two males and
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a physical altercation occurred with the homeowner sustaining minor injuries in the scuffle. The two males fled in a grey small four door car. The car sustained minor front end damage when it drove through a hedge on the property. Suspect number one is described as being between 25- 30-years-old, 5’5” tall with a slight build and brown hair. He was wearing glasses, jeans and a lightweight dark colour jacket. Suspect number two is described as being about 30-years-old and heavier set. Innisfail RCMP are looking for any information that would assist police in identifying these two males. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Innisfail RCMP at 403-2273342. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or at www.tipsubmit.com.
New arena starting to take shape Construction of the downtown arena is beginning to take shape, as site preparation and foundation work nears completion. Crews are constructing foundation walls and footings, with some exterior walls expected to start going up next week. Construction will continue until fall 2018. The former Red Deer Arena was demolished earlier this year. Many items were repur-
posed, moved to other City facilities or sold, such as the bench seating and ice making equipment. The score clocks and the arena sign are in storage and will be used in the facility. Building materials were also recycled or reclaimed, resulting in approximately 85% of materials being diverted from the landfill. The new arena will offer room temperature seating, welcoming gathering spaces, interior
connection to the Pidherney Curling Centre, an indoor walking track, larger and modernized change rooms, team warm up areas, skate sharpening and laundry facilities. The facility is being designed to meet energy and environmental standards for a greener and more efficient operation, and will be a host facility for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. - Fawcett
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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.
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 other painful transition in the family. For more information contact Jan Pocock, 403-782 6637, jpocock@lacombefcss.net.
Optimist Club of Red Deer- Be a friend of youth and get involved in hands-on projects and fundraising to help bring out the best in kids in Red Deer. For more information on getting involved with this service club, contact Darryl Sim, 403-358-9003, darryl@simproperties.ca.
Central Alberta Victim and Witness Support Society is seeking Volunteer Advocates- a few good Men and Women to accept the challenge of helping others in the community and to make a difference in the lives of victims of crime and tragedy. For more information contact Gloria Derksen, 403-885-3355, admin@ victimsupport.ca.
Bethany Care Society-Sylvan Lake We are actively looking for musicians, musical talents, vocalists & entertainers to perform at various events at Bethany Sylvan Lake- a long-term care & assisted living facility. For more information contact Sandra Simpson, 403-887-7741, sandra.simpson@bethanyseniors.com. Red Deer Housing Authority (RDHA) is looking for community minded individuals who are interested or have experience in community development, finance, board governance, property management/development and/or the field of Human Services. To volunteer your time contact Outi Kite, 403-343-2177, outi. kite@rdha.ab.ca. 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, 403340-2511, 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, 403-3407803, 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 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. 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, 403-318-2321, bcctina@incentre.net. 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
Correction Notice In the Michaels ad starting on November 25, 2016, “ALL Entryway & 6 ft. and taller trees” was stated in error. The Alberta tree (SKU 10488873) is excluded from the offer. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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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, 403-342-2266 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 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. 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. 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. 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE THE CITY OF RED DEER WATER ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is given that The City of Red Deer has filed an application under provisions of the Water Act for a Master Drainage Plan approval. The Master Drainage Plan will allow the City to manage storm water management systems within an area north of HWY 11A, east of HWY 2, south of the Blindman River and west of the Red Deer River. The area in question is outlined on the related map and includes lands within: Sections 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 of TWP 39 RGE 27 W4M Sections 6,7,18 of TWP 39 RGE 26 W4M Any person who is directly affected by the application may submit a statement of concern to Environment and Parks Regulatory Approvals Centre 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza 9915 108 Street EDMONTON AB T5K 2G8 Phone: 780-427-6311 Fax: 780-422-0154 Email: esrd.waapplications@gov.ab.ca Within 30 days of the providing of this notice. The written statement of concern should include the following: • The application number: 001-00381629. • Describe concerns that are relevant to matters regulated by the Water Act. • Explain how the filer of the concern will be directly affected by the activity and/or diversion of water proposed in the application. • Provide the legal land location of the land owned or used by the filer where the concerns described or believed to be applicable. • State the distance between the land owned or used by the filer and the site in the application. • Contact information including the full name and mailing address of the filer. Please provide the phone number and/or email address for ease of contact. Environment and Parks will review each written statement of concern, seek more information if needed and notify each filer by letter of the decision to accept or reject their written submission as a valid statement of concern. Please quote file number: 00381629
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Thousands take in the sights and sounds of the Festival Of Trees
FESTIVE FEEL - Many beautifully decorated Christmas trees were on display for auction at the annual Festival of Trees last weekend.
STORY TIME Children were read a Christmas story during Story Time on Candy Cane Lane.
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SEASONAL PERFORMANCE - The Sylvan Lake Massed Choir performed on the main stage. The choir was part of the myriad of entertainers that visited the fundraising festival over the course of the weekend.
COOL TREE - Attendees checked out one of the more unique trees that was on display in the Tree Room.
CRAFTY - Visitors to Candy Cane Lane were able to create their own Christmas ornaments.
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ONE FOR YOU - Mrs. Claus handed out candy canes around the Tree Room.
CHRISTMASTIME - Many unique decorative Christmas trees were on display for auction in the Tree Room. PERFECT SIZE - London Langerud, 7, looked at a giant doll house that was up for auction.
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MINIONS! - Youngsters danced the morning away during a dance party with the Minions from Despicable Me.
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A look at the tragedy of Dr. Arthur Hobbs Dealing appropriately with mental illness and brain injuries are ongoing major challenges. Even with the advances of modern medicine, effective treatment and care can be extremely difficult. Dealing with mental illness and brain injuries became an especially critical issue in the years following the First World War. Ten of thousands of men came home from the War with incredible wounds to their minds and brains. The health care system was overwhelmed by the numbers. Special hospitals, known as sanitoriums, were created at Red Deer and Oliver, in addition to the existing institution at Ponoka. Nevertheless, the facilities and resources for the treatment of those with mental illness and brain injuries remained woefully inadequate. Inevitably, a major tragedy occurred. Dr. Arthur Hobbs was a long-time veterinarian with the Mounted Police who had been badly injured when a horse kicked him in the head. In addition to his brain injuries, he became deeply depressed. In May 1927, he was admitted as a patient at the Ponoka Mental Hospital. Dr. Hobbs often had delusions that attempts were being made to poison him. Consequently, he was very re-
luctant to eat. Various measures were taken to first encourage and then force him to eat and drink. On Sept. 15th, 1928, a new attendant, Russell Lord, attempted to feed Dr. Hobbs his lunch. When his efforts failed, a more experienced attendant, Walter Scott, came along. When the patient continued to passively resist eating, Scott lost his temper. Scott began to hit Hobbs severely on the head and chest. Although the patient was put into a straightjacket, and taken to another room, Hobbs’ beatings continued. By evening, Hobbs was obviously doing poorly. Lord belatedly went to the acting medical superintendent to say what had happened. An examination revealed that Hobbs had several broken ribs and a punctured lung. Pneumonia set in. Hobbs soon passed away. An inquest was held in Red Deer. Lord was the main witness. Scott denied any guilt. The coroner’s jury unanimously ruled that Dr. Hobbs had died as a result of the beatings by Scott. Scott was then charged with manslaughter. Shortly after the inquest, Lord was mobbed by seven fellow attendants at the Ponoka Hospital. He was covered with a sheet and severely beaten on
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SEEKING TREATMENT - Pictured here is the Ponoka Mental Hospital, c. 1920. the head and chest. His head was also pushed into a tub of ice-cold water until he almost drowned. Lord’s attackers were quickly identified. They were charged with assault and sentenced to two months in prison. In October, 1928, Scott’s trial for manslaughter commenced at the Red Deer Court House. Despite a vigorous defense by two highly experienced and talented lawyers, as well as Scott’s continued insistence that he was innocent, Justice Frank Ford ruled that the defendant was guilty as charged. Scott was then sentenced to five years imprisonment
at the Prince Albert Penitentiary. The political fallout, however, continued. People demanded to know how a defenseless man could be so badly beaten just because he passively declined to eat. The Minister of Health, George Hoadley and Premier John Brownlee refused to hold a public inquiry. Instead, two noted doctors were hired to look into the situation. They found that the mental institutions in Alberta were badly overcrowded and understaffed. They also found that the treatment of patients could be, “More humane and up-to-date.”
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The Provincial Government consequently agreed to spend money on an expansion to the Ponoka and Oliver institutions. Although the Red Deer sanitorium had been converted in 1923 into a facility for the care and education of mentally handicapped children, a large addition was constructed there as well. Nevertheless, deep-rooted problems continued with Alberta’s system for the care of the mentally ill, brain injured and mentally handicapped. Despite these moves and some other over-due reforms, problems with Alberta’s institutions continued.
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Setting sail on the new Harmony of the Seas cruise ship I was so excited to be invited to experience the biggest and boldest adventure at sea. The new Harmony of the Seas by Royal Caribbean with 5,473 guests and 2,100 crew made her maiden debut in Fort Lauderdale at the beginning of November. I had already experienced both the Oasis, the Allure and the Quantum and I was excited to find out what exciting new features the Harmony had to offer. Along with the usual such as zip lining, a skating rink, flow riders and a rock climbing wall. They have also added the Perfect Storm Water Slides. The Perfect Storm has three water slides, three decks high and they are designed for racing. Although I never personally tried the slides, from all of our friends that did, there was thumbs up all the way. One of the newest and most exciting addition was The Abyss. This is a slide that starts on deck 16 and will take you to deck six at a speed of nine miles an hour with a 100 ft. drop. It was fast, fun and a must do for everyone that sails on
her. She ends right at the Boardwalk where the Aqua Theater is and where you must book your show prior to getting onboard. I’ve seen a couple of their water shows but this is the best one yet. It will leave you on the edge of your seat as you try to capture all of the amazing performances that are going on above you and below you in the water. The fun carousel, rock climbing wall, Starbucks and my favourite Johnny Rockets is all located within this area. One of my favorite areas is Central Park which has over 12,000 lush green trees and plants complete with the birds singing. This is a great area to grab your book and a cup of coffee and sit down and relax and let your time pass. You will also find some of the best specialty restaurants at sea and most notably Jamie’s Italian restaurant in Central Park. The Youth Zone has everything from Royal Babies & Tots to a Fuel Teen Disco. This area will keep your kids entertained during the whole cruise. The Entertainment Place has the Royal Theater
and this is where the full Broadway production of Grease takes place. Royal Caribbean has purchased the rights to both the Broadway show and the movie and have combined the two. This production is one the best shows I’ve seen at sea and will have you singing and clapping to all of the familiar music. Along with the theatre there is also a jazz bar and the Attic which is where the comedy shows are held. We had tickets to see the we were able to see the hilarious AJ Jamal perform. After experiencing all of this, it is nice to get away from it all and enjoy the Vitality Spa, and relax in the peaceful setting of the Solarium which is the adult only section of the ship. Of course, one of the highlights of cruising is experiencing the food and the Harmony didn’t disappoint. There are so many complimentary dining options from the main dining rooms, the casual Windjammer Café to Mini Bites, and one thing is you won’t go home hungry. If you are looking for a different experience you do have the option of experiencing the magical
Wonderland where six exciting themes comprise the menu and you also can book into the classic Chops Grille for the most delicious steak. Along with the 20 dining options you do have 16 bars, lounges and hot spots to try before the end of your cruise. Here you can experience everything from a jazz lounge to the poolside bar. Besides the usual choice of staterooms, the Harmony also offers you several different options from an inside stateroom with virtual balcony to family size ocean view staterooms as well as some single occupancy ocean view rooms. If you feel like spoiling yourself, then you must ask one of our travel experts about the Royal Suite Class where your wish is their command. The Amazing Loft Suite is the ultimate in luxury. Royal Caribbean has once again outdone itself and not only with all of the new innovations but the staff and quality of the food and entertainment didn’t disappoint. Susan Walker is the franchise owner of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Red Deer.
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Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library present new exhibit BY MARK WEBER Express staff
Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present ‘The Gift of Ellen Lyons’ which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery through to Dec. 21st. The ‘First Friday Red Deer’ gathering is set for Dec. 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The artists will be in attendance. Local guitarist Shannon Frizzell will be performing as well.
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A private collection of art, including works from some of Central Alberta’s most notable artists, will be on exhibit and sale just in time for Christmas, said Diana Anderson of the Red Deer Arts Council. “There’s some really fine work in here.” Lyons, a local visual artist, donated numerous artworks created by herself, Kate More, Art Whitehead, Mo Leaney, Dennis Moffat and others – to the Red Deer Arts Council for fundraising purposes. Anderson said the exhibit really has been about two years in the making. “I’m just thrilled with what she has provided us - there is some really awesome works here,” she said. “Ellen is a very, very generous lady.” Meanwhile, putting the exhibit together and touching base with some dear friends in the artistic community has been an absolute joy for Anderson. She’s enjoyed lengthy friendships with these artists, having worked with them via various exhibits over the years as well. “What a delightful gift and we truly appreciate her generosity,” said Anderson of Lyons, whose work resonates with a compelling authenticity. Colours in some of the pieces are bold with a free approach to design; others are more intricately rendered with softer, muted colours. Anderson added that Lyons attended Alberta College of Art and Design and had professors who wished to purchase various pieces that she created
UNIQUE SHOW - Diana Anderson of the Red Deer Arts Council poses beside some of the works on display and for sale in ‘The Gift of Ellen Lyons’. The exhibit features donated works from Lyons, who is based in Red Deer. Proceeds from the sales of the works will benefit the Arts Council as well. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
at the time. She’s proven to be a very versatile artist over the years as well, exploring various mediums while honing her own remarkable artistic skills. “The Arts Council is indeed thrilled that Lyons found the Red Deer Arts Council to be a worthy recipient of such an impressive collection. “The artworks also span the early careers of these artists – rare commodities in the local art market.” Whitehead, More, Leaney and Lyons were and are prolific, talented artists whose works can be found in numerous private collections, as well as corporations, and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. As firm friends, they often exchanged artwork among themselves. “Now it is our turn to be wowed by these artworks and to have the chance to purchase works that won’t be avail-
able anywhere else.” Anderson said Lyons had contacted her about some of her own personal collection, and wished to donate some of her pieces to a special exhibit that would benefit the Arts Council. “Some of these works represent those older pieces that are no longer available,” she said. “Most of these artists’ pieces are in private collections.” There are also a couple of pieces in the collection where Lyons couldn’t recall who the particular artist was. “Which is kind of fun,” pointed out Anderson with a chuckle. There are several little sculptures by Leaney as well, and virtually everything is very reasonably priced, added Anderson. “I’ve already purchased two,” she said, smiling. Although Lyons has experience
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in a number of mediums, including zinc etching, copper engraving, plate and stone lithography, wood engraving, batik and fabric silkscreen, and sculpture and plaster casting, she said her favourites remain painting and printmaking. Her work had been presented at various shows and sales in Western Canada, including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. Whitehead’s paintings can be found in private collections in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and the United States. His works are also in the collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Leaney has had many shows and exhibitions over the last 30 years as well. Meanwhile, receiving the works from Lyons also brought up the Arts Council program ‘Art Moves’ - a pilot program
where individuals donate their two-dimensional art to the Council to be gifted to a variety of local organizations. “We then arrange that the art finds a good home. This could include folks who are starting new lives or who have very limited resources and can’t presently afford to purchase art for their walls.” Meanwhile, ‘The Gift of Ellen Lyons’ has a special place in Anderson’s heart. It brought about a wonderful opportunity to connect with old pals and look over collections of work that are absolute treasures. “I’ve been friends with (these artists) for 30-plus years,” said Anderson reflectively. “We go back a long way, and they are good friendships.” mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
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Tree House Youth Theatre presents Charlotte’s Web BY MARK WEBER Express staff
Charlotte’s Web is one of those children’s stories that just doesn’t fade in popularity, so it was a natural choice for Tree House Youth Theatre to stage as holiday season begins. The production runs Dec. 1st-3rd at the Scott Block Theatre. Evening shows run at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1st-2nd with a matinee show set for Dec. 3rd. Nicole Leal, artistic director for Tree House, said heading into this year brought some kids who were brand new to the organization. It may mean there was limited experience for stagework going into the project, but the young actors have stepped up to the task - bringing their strong senses of creativity and love for the theatre to the production. “It’s what I’d like to bring back into theatre — all of these famous stories that people still love and remember - and give these kids a great experience.” First off, she encouraged each one in the cast to really ask themselves what they wanted as their character. “You’re Charlotte - what is it that you want? What does this story mean to you? Why is it
so important to you that you are friends with persuade the farmer to let him live, according to Wikipedia. Wilbur?” “The book is considered a classic of children’s Those kinds of questions really got the kids thinking about what they wanted to do with literature, enjoyable to adults as well as children. their respective parts in the play. From there, it In 2000, Publishers Weekly listed the book as was a process of melding the the best-selling children’s sentiments of a classic story paperback of all time.” ▾ Leal took over leadership with a young generation’s “IT’S WHAT I’D LIKE TO ideas of what they wanted of Tree House Youth Theatre BRING BACK INTO THEATRE earlier this year. to bring to the story, too. — ALL OF THESE FAMOUS “These are the things I try She’s a familiar name to to pull out of them, and to STORIES THAT PEOPLE STILL many in the local theatre help them relate more to community, came onboard LOVE AND REMEMBER who they are portraying in recent months, and is exAND GIVE THESE KIDS A onstage,” she said. cited about the adventures GREAT EXPERIENCE.” “I also remind them that and challenges that await as they are telling the story the months unfold. Nicole Leal they get to tell it the way that The program welcomes ▴ they want to tell it - from youth ages nine through to their perspective.” 17. “There are two programs Charlotte’s Web was written by American au- - nine to 11 and then 12 to 17,” she said. thor E. B. White, and it was published in the Leal is a talented actor in her own right, having fall of 1952. completed theatre studies at Red Deer College The novel tells the story of a pig named Wilbur back in 2013. She was featured in several shows, and his friendship with a barn spider named including The King is the King, A Midsummer Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being Night’s Dream and Peter Pan. slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes mesTree House Youth Theatre was created in sages praising Wilbur in her web in order to 1988 and was the brainchild of Richard O’Brien
who was head of the Theatre Arts Program at Red Deer College. Tree House Productions ran during the College off-season using RDC theatre staff and students to support most elements of the production. When O’Brien left both Red Deer College and Tree House, the organization moved into a new partnership; this time with Central Alberta Theatre (CAT). CAT continued to provide guest artists for several years, providing support and encouragement to the young performers. With the hiring of Matt Gould in 2005, Tree House entered a new era of exploration and creation, building a love of the theatre arts in the youth of Central Alberta. In 2009, Gould was instrumental in securing a rehearsal and performance space in the Scott Block downtown. Over Gould’s years as artistic director he produced, directed (and in some cases wrote) over one dozen productions including, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (2005), Fiddler on the Roof Jr. (2007), The Wind in the Willows (2009), Disney’s Mulan Jr. (2010), Sleeping Beauty (2012), and Red Deer River Stories (2013) among others. Tickets are $10 and are available by visiting www.treehouseyouththeatre.ca or at the door. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
RDC treads into classic territory with Robin Hood BY MARK WEBER Express staff
There’s always something enticing about heading to a theatrical rendition of a classic - like Robin Hood, currently being staged by Red Deer College theatre students on the Arts Centre mainstage. Performances run through to Dec. 3rd with curtain at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are also scheduled for Nov. 26th and Dec. 3rd at 1 p.m. With guest director Kevin McKendrick at the helm, the show features 15 students who work hard to bring the tale to life - against a terrifically-designed, some superb musical choices that enhance the story line, and clever use of lighting and sound to that much more bring the story to life. As to the story, this particular interpretation was penned by Ruth Smillie, and it nicely boils down the story to its key elements that most folks are already at least some what familiar with. There is drama, romance and glints of humour wound together as the plot unfolds, focusing on our hero Robin Hood (Ronnie McLean) and his dealings with the scheming Sherriff of Nottingham (Mike Richards), the tyrannical Prince John (Michael Bentley) and of course his faithful band of merry men as they engage in an adventurous life of, as the synopsis puts it, “Sharing what they had and working towards a better, less oppressive life.” Robin Hood is certainly one of those characters whose appeal hasn’t faded in the least, and neither has the story - one of the constant warring between good and evil, justice and the injustice and staying true to what you really believe in mattered. It’s an old story, but a refreshing one just the same - and very accessible and universal in what it conveys. Calgary-based McKendrick, who is also an accomplished performer, producer, teacher and arts administrator in his own right, directed last season’s charming production of Almost, Maine and the hugely popular Lend Me a Tenor several years back for RDC as well. For the most part, the cast handles the demands of the story well. There are times when momentum wanes and some of the young actors seem to lose touch with the heart of the characters they are working to portray. Some lines of dialogue - on the evening I saw the show - were delivered as though they were being ‘read’ as opposed to being ‘lived’. Obviously, that’s partly an issue of experience, but I felt like this was a cast that certainly had the skill and know-how to inhabit their characters. At times, that didn’t seem to happen - particularly in the first act. But the second half proved much livelier overall - the actors seemed to settle more comfortably into the art of true storytelling - and the show was richer and more colourful for it.
It’s not like the actors just had their acting to focus on either. To their credit, McKendrick had also previously noted they had also been learning other skills, such as stage combat using the quarter staff, broad swords and hand-to-hand combat, and all students have also participated in archery training. Standouts amongst the cast include, of course, McLean in the title role. His natural charisma and energy served the part well, as they did for Kira Kirkland in her turn as the charming, brave and sometimes - when she needed to be - steely Maid Marian. Bentley was great and quite convincing as Prince John - as was Taylor Osiowy as the manipulative Black Barbara. Sara Fowlow was also exceptional as the horrendous and cold-hearted Oswald Montdragon. As a whole, and as already mentioned, the cast is clearly a talented bunch - no question about that. But that emotional ‘punch’ just seemed to be absent through portions of the play. My hope is that each would grab onto the essentials of their particular characters, let the energy flow and simply fire up the elements that are already there - and this show would absolutely resonate more with audiences. I’m confident that as the play’s run
continues, that’s exactly what will happen. Tickets for Robin Hood are available online through the Black Knight Ticket Centre. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
CLASSIC TALE - Red Deer College theatre students present Robin Hood on the Arts Centre mainstage. Performances run through to Dec. 3rd. Matinees are also scheduled for Nov. 26th and Dec. 3rd. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
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Staying healthy in a very toxic world How many of us would like to live like a hermit? Studies show that plant sterols reduce inflamI doubt that many would decide to mation, which decreases the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries), give up the comfort and pleasures of civilization. But we pay an increas- Dr. Gifford often requiring by-pass surgery. This ing price for comfort. Today, it’s imexplains why plant sterols have been possible to escape fumes from cars, called nature’s ‘immunologic scalpel’. radiation from computers, earth’s But plant sterols are not only for the number one killer, cardiovascular depleted ozone layer, foods that have been over-processed, pesticides disease. Every year North Americans, sprayed onto crops, to mention a few. on average, suffer six common colds It’s no wonder that so many North due to weakened immune systems. Americans suffer from toxic inflamSuch infections become more dangerous as we age. For instance, during matory diseases. But there’s a natural way to boost the early life, influenza is rarely fatal. But immune system to decrease the risk. later, when it strikes an exhausted imDr. John Wilkinson, senior herbal medicine lec- mune system, it results in the deaths of thousands turer at Middlesex University, London, England, of seniors every year. says the answer is plant sterols which, like Vitamin Today’s stressful life is also not kind to our C, cannot be made by the human body. immune system.
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Books on the Bus aims to score paperbacks at Rebels book drive Red Deerians are asked to bring new and gently used soft cover books to the Red Deer Rebels home game on Dec. 3rd at the Enmax Centrium. Books on the Bus has teamed up with the Red Deer Rebels with the goal of gathering 1,500 free books to provide to riders on Red Deer Transit. A regular supply of books is critical for the continued success of the program, launched in January of this year. Soft cover books for all ages are welcome, with the need
especially high for children’s books. In the first nine months of the program, approximately 7,000 books have been collected and distributed on eight Red Deer Transit buses and two mobile book carts at Sorensen Station. Funded by Red Deer & District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), the initiative is the first of its kind in Canada. Books on the Bus partners include Red Deer & District FCSS, the Red Deer Rebels, Central
Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (Capra), Cosmos, Red Deer Transit and Red Deer Public Library (RDPL). Those not attending the Rebels game on Dec. 3rd are welcome to donate their books at another of the drop-off points, including Red Deer City Hall, the Collicutt Centre, the Dawe Centre, the Recreation Centre and Sorensen Station. See www.reddeer.ca/booksonthebus for more information. - Fawcett
Chronic stress triggers the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and auto-immune disorders such as psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, along with aching muscles, fibromyalgia and constant fatigue. It’s estimated that in North America there are 30 million allergy sufferers. Some people have acute anaphylactic attacks that are life-threatening. But the majority are affected by pollen, animal dander, dust mites in bedding and molds that collect in showers, window moldings and damp basements. All can cause inflammatory reaction in the body’s airways. Another threat today is exposure to radiation. In addition to X-ray and CT scans, we’re constantly exposed to home-radiation from cell phones, microwave ovens, transmission towers, along with radiation from long hours of looking at television. And unlike an infection that goes away, radiation never does, accumulating more year by year. Fortunately, our own immunity system works 24/7 against toxins that enter the body and trigger allergic reactions. Without this natural defense our bodies would decompose in a few days due to microbes, parasites and toxins. So can we increase the amount of plant sterols to boost our natural immunity against so many diverse diseases? It’s easier said than done. For instance, three ounces of unprocessed plant food contain 4,200 milligrams (mg.) of sterols. But after processing it into flour, 90% of the sterol is lost! This is the high price we pay for civilization!
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GOT IT - From left, Labero Edyn Aasman of the Lindsay Thurber Raiders Senior Girls’ volleyball team defended a spike during the AHSAA 4A Provincial Championship gold medal game at Lindsay Thurber High School last weekend. Both of the senior Raiders’ teams came away from the tournament with silver medals. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express
Lindsay Thurber volleyball squads bring home silver BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff
While they weren’t able to pull off a golden sweep at home last weekend, the Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Raiders volleyball teams showed they were a force to be reckoned with during the Alberta High Schools Athletic Association (AHSAA) 4A Volleyball Provincials. Both the boys and girls took home silver medals from the annual tournament, which was hosted by Lindsay Thurber from Thursday through Saturday last week. “We’re just completely elated. It’s just a really wonderful result for our teams. We battled hard all year and fought for rankings and wanted to be provincially competitive,” said Kirsten Dezutter, the head coach of the LTCHS Raiders girls’ team. Dezutter said her team is pleased with their result over the course of the week. “We’re really pleased with the result and really proud of our team and of the effort,” she said.
The girls team got off to a fantastic start to the week, going undefeated in round robin play on Thursday to lock up first place in their pool and book a trip to the quarter final on Friday night against a familiar foe in the Notre Dame High School Cougars. But the girls wouldn’t let their City league rivals slow them down, fending off Notre Dame in four sets. They continued that momentum through the semi-final against William Aberhart High School, which they swept in three sets to clinch a spot in the final against the Jasper Place High School Rebels. Unfortunately, that’s where the winning streak ended, as the Rebels swept past the hometown girls in three sets to take home provincial gold. “I really thought that Jasper Place played very, very well. I would say that on our part we didn’t play our best volleyball. I was still proud of the effort and the fight for each point and the battle for each point but it did seem like even in those long rallies and long battles, most of those didn’t
really seem to go our way,” Dezutter said, adding she couldn’t have asked any more from the group of girls. “It was an awesome season. We had a group of 12 athletes that were committed to each other and they were all about team. There was no selfishness at all and everyone was supportive and encouraging from beginning to end.” Meanwhile, the Thurber boys were enthralled in a very similar story. The guys finished third in their pool to avoid the extra round of 16 match and set up a rematch of the zone final against Notre Dame in the quarter final, which they won. From there, they continued on to post a 3-1 win over Edmonton Christian to set up a final matchup against the E.P. Scarlett High School Lancers. “They’re just a really solid team. They’ve got one player that goes out to Trinity Western and plays a whole bunch out there and he raised his level of game. It’s kind of one of those situations where, you know, if they played their best then
I don’t think it mattered what anybody else did,” said boys’ Head Coach Terence McMullen of the final, which Scarlett won in three straight sets. “I’m proud of my guys. They battled hard and they fought for every point. We made them work and earn everything. The difference in the game was their blocking was just — you know they had two blocks up on everything and when you’ve got a guy who’s six-six and can jump 35 to 40 inches it’s tough to get the ball past them.” Still, McMullen said the second place finish on home court was something extremely special. “At then end of the day, we’re very proud of finishing second and to be able to experience and to be able to play in front of our home crowd and the support that we saw from our fans — not only from people around our school but from everybody in the volleyball community in Red Deer — was awesome. “We know that we left everything we had on the floor.” zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
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RDE Vipers eyeing top spot in north division after strong run sports
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A successful two months of hockey has the Red Deer Vipers eyeing the top spot in the Heritage Junior Hockey League’s Northern Division as they prepare to head into the Christmas break. The Vipers have been on an absolute tear in the months of October and November, winning 10 of their last 13 contests to put themselves in third place, just six points back of the division leading Mountainview Colts with a 14-6-0 record. “We’ve been playing excellent lately, actually. I’ve been pretty impressed with the guys,” said Vipers’ Head Coach J.D. Morrical of his team’s play over the first two months of the season. Morrical said the team, which finished the regular season in third place in the division last year, has been benefiting from a number of new additions to the roster, including 19-year-old forward Logan Linell, among others. “We found a really good line for him, he’s play-
ing with a line that he played with in Midget. Division in the last two weeks, so we know we’re They’ve known each other for a long time, they’re right there. Our goaltending has been phenomeall the same age,” Morrical said. nal lately too, so that’s not really a concern for us. The best part about it is we play In seven games with the team ▾ this year, Linell has garnered a Airdrie two more times and we trio of goals and nine assists for play Mountainview three more “WE’VE BEEN 12 points. Meanwhile his linePLAYING EXCELLENT times. So our destiny is kind of mates, Declan Johnston and Mack in our own hands now.” LATELY, ACTUALLY. Differenz, have 22 and 18 points If the Vipers can catch up to the I’VE BEEN PRETTY leaders in the next few months, respectively. “We actually have two lines it will put them in good position IMPRESSED WITH right now that are very dangerous to make a push for the coveted THE GUYS.” offensively, which takes a little HJHL championship, which has pressure off of (leading scorer) been the goal all season long. J.D. Morrical Kale Lapointe.” “We actually might add a cou▴ With that kind of offensive ple more guys here that want to threat at his disposal, Morrical come back, so that will help us said he is confident the team will be able to catch out a little too. It’s a tough time of the year when up with the two leading teams in the division we’re trying to finalize our roster and there’s guys in the Colts (16-3-2) and the Airdrie Thunder coming back. But it’s good. I makes our players battle for their spots and it makes them earn (15-4-2). “We’ve beaten the top two teams in the South it,” Morrical said, adding that everyone on the
team has responded really well to that pressure. Beyond the play on the ice, Morrical noted the Vipers are finally started to settle into their new home at the Collicutt Centre. “It’s a little bit different. It took some getting used to. Our first few home games we weren’t very sharp because it’s just a different atmosphere from the old Red Deer Arena,” he said, adding that attendance in the new building, while not fantastic, hasn’t been too bad. “I would say that it’s similar to when we played at the Arena. When we play games in our own conference like Stettler and Ponoka and Blackfalds we’ve been getting some pretty good fans. Some of the guys will stand by the corners and stuff like that. So it does feel pretty full. It’s pretty good.” The Red Deer Vipers will play their next home game on Dec. 3rd when they play host to the Mountainview Colts at the Collicutt Centre. Puck drop on that one is at 8 p.m. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
Havoc FC11 set to hit stage at Westerner this week BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff
The Parkland Pavilion at Westerner Park is going to get a whole lot more intense this Friday night as the Havoc Fighting Championship returns to the venue. Havoc FC 11, which will be taking place almost a year to the day of the last Havoc fight card, is shaping up to be a showstopper of an event. “It’s been a year since the last one with the change in the commission, so it’s exciting to get it back going,” said Havoc FC Owner and Promoter Ryan Machan Headling Friday night’s stacked card of bouts is a real treat - a throwdown for the vacant Havoc Heavyweight Championship between Edmonton’s Grayson Wells (2-1) and Winnipeg’s Steve Roy (2-1).
“The main event is the comain event of our last show, so the winner of that is now fighting for the heavyweight title,” Machan explained. The night will also include two more pro fights including a bout between Brent Keryluke (3-2) and Trenton Rowell. “We try to bring in the best guys we can for our pro card and then we have a lot of the Red Deer and Calgary and Edmonton amateurs that come down trying to get the experience before they turn pro,” Machan explained. He noted they’ve got one of the top 135-pounders in Canada coming in from Winnipeg in addition to Roy, as well as a fighter from Montreal. In addition to the MMA action that will take over the Westerner there will also be two kickboxing matches, which will be headlined by a light heavy-
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“This ones not quite the same as last year but we’re still doing okay. Times are tough for a lot of people, so we just wanted to keep putting them on to stay relevant and hopefully once the economy picks back up we’ll have a better turnout for next year.”
General admission for Havoc FC 11 is $50 in advance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for VIPs and 7 p.m. for general admission. For more information or to purchase tickets head to www. havocfc.com. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
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The nostalgia the Christmas season brings As I always write a week ahead, I must keep note of dates and events which will occur in the future to keep my columns relevant. Sometimes I miss those dates and sometimes I look at the calendar in horror and realize that by the time this article is published it will be Nov. 30th! All things Christmas rush to my frontal lobe and I start to add up all the things I have not done and at the same time, start to get a gushy mix in my heart for decorating and baking. Nostalgia is an amazing thing, I was at a service station the other day which also does in-house baking. This combination is remarkable to me yet there is a lovely lady who bakes right in the store and she knows what she is doing! The other
day she made shortbread cookies with the little cherries on top which looked just like my moms; even down to the fork imprint in the cookie. Try to explain to someone while you are tearing up in a gas station of all places, usually they just sell lighters and sunflower seeds. There is no time of year that hits me harder for nostalgia than December, it has been a mix of joy and sorrow and some memories I want to draw close and others I need to tuck away. Cookies get me more at this time of year than any tree or decoration. My life long experience with my mom’s Christmas baking stays with me as I remember the aromas coming out of the kitchen as I arrived after school. My mom rivalled any
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mom, even if I was being a brat and eating the shortbread. For years I enrolled my older sister to make these favorites and it sort of helped to keep the tradition alive as she also packed her delightful discs in ice cream pails but did not tape the warning label on top. Having these pails of cookies in my freezer was a delightful reminder of those days of cookie thievery from my youth. Now I make my own cookies which is the grown up thing to do but it isn’t nearly as amusing stealing your own cookies. The thrill of getting caught and the delight in mom finding a half empty pail in the freezer (who ate all these? Now I must make more!) makes for amazing memories. Kim Wyse is a Central Alberta freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Realtor/ Ask a Designer’.
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4916 50 Street • Red Deer, AB
Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
403-986-8080
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Phone: _______________________________________ #121, 5301 - 43 St.
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CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Poets 6. Insecticide 9. Insect feeler 13. Intestinal 14. “Drum Boogie” singer 15. Region 16. Chinese automotive co. 17. Served before entree 18. Dwells 19. Boosted 21. Tells players what to do 22. Infections 23. Hoover is one 24. Expresses surprise 25. Basketball position (abbr.) 27. Fresh Prince of __ Air 28. Hindu queens 30. Easter marshmallow treat 32. Where coaches stand 35. Women 37. Thai province 38. Drenches 40. Matters that settle 43. Not wide 44. Elaborate garments 45. Swiss river 47. South Dakota 48. Instinctive part of the mind 50. Some put this in their hair 51. French young women 53. Two legged support
55. Stimulates the heart 59. Waste matter 60. Nocturnal rodents 61. The Who anthem “__ O’Riley” 62. Old age personified 63. Remnant 64. Disband 65. Nanosecond 66. Referee declares 67. A citizen of Iran
DOWN 1. “ER” actress Leslie 2. Wings 3. Power to direct and control 4. Small freshwater fishes of Eurasia 5. Scandium 6. Earnhardt and Hunter are two 7. Two-parted 8. Foul-mouthed bear from the movies 9. Tan horses 10. Song 11. Draw blood 12. High-ranking Turkish officer 14. Determine time 17. Begets 20. Watch chain 21. Constellation representing a dog 23. Indian dish 25. Legumes 26. Romanian river 28. An auto you don’t keep
29. Signs, __, delivers 30. Police Department 31. Relating to teaching 33. Sportscaster Patrick 34. A way to glide 36. Fathered 39. Statute mile (abbr.) 41. One-thousandth of an inch 42. Discounts 46. Rockers from Georgia 48. Norwegian playwright 49. Herbs 51. S. China seaport 52. Stout sword 54. Pasty 55. Fill a suitcase 56. Japanese weapon 57. Dark brown or black 58. Grain crop 60. Time used in far western states 64. Drill instructor ANSWER
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