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Little Warriors to host workshops on preventing sexual abuse Sessions are scheduled locally for February and April BY JOSEPH HO Express staff
Little Warriors will hold two adult education classes in Red Deer next year on how to prevent child sex abuse (CSA). Thanks to a study that concluded this year, the organization can now say that its workshops work indeed. The Prevent It! program teaches participants how to recognize such abuse, talk about it and what to do when confronted with a child who’s experienced it. Since piloting it last year, a study into its efficacy has been conducted by the University of Alberta’s psychiatry department. In August, results were published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychology, with co-authors Erin Martin and Peter Silverstone writing that they “strongly support” the workshop’s intentions to increase adults’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding CSA. The study had 312 participants, rated three times on their behaviours and observations:
a baseline before attending Prevent It!, after, plus a follow-up three months later. Most participants were women between 30 to 39 years old. About one-third were CSA survivors themselves. Some of the questions they were asked included: the number of times from the previous three months they talked about CSA or healthy sexual development; the number of times they suspected a child was abused and the number of times they took steps to protect a child. There were “statistically significant improvements.” The number of subjects looking for evidence of CSA increased from 46% from the baseline survey, to 81% after the follow-up. More subjects were taking steps to protect children, from 25% to 48% after the follow-up. Some of those measures included being a responsible role model for other adults. Within an organizational context, steps could include conducting criminal record checks, child welfare checks and monitoring one-on-
one time between adults and children. With this evidence in hand, a spokesperson for Little Warriors said it’s time to get people to take Prevent It! “Now we can say we have the research behind it to say that this workshop works to educate adults to prevent child sexual abuse. So we’ll continue approaching organizations, getting the word out that we have this workshop, and that it is impactful,” said Shannon Phelan, communications. “We would love to get into school districts and youth-serving organizations.” Little Warriors has its two sessions scheduled for Feb. 25th and April 22nd at the Central Alberta Training Zone. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register online at http://littlewarriors.ca/prevention/workshop. There is also an online version that lasts about 90 minutes, Phelan said. Phelan shares a story of a friend who worked as a dental hygienist, to show why the workshop exists.
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She said one day, a young girl climbed into the dental chair and revealed that she had been abused. Phelan said her friend had no idea what to do. “We educate the adults on
what to do should you receive a disclosure. How do you handle that appropriately,” she said. Her goal is to get as many who work with children, either in a vocational or volunteer role, to take Prevent It! — so
that the abuse doesn’t happen in the first place. “Our wish is that no parent has to wonder what to do because their child’s been sexually abused,” she said. joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com
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Mayor Tara Veer reflects on opportunities and challenges of 2016 The past year has seen extensive development and change across the City BY JOSEPH HO Express staff
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ed Deer Mayor Tara Veer is sitting in her sunlit, second-story City Hall office which gazes over downtown Red Deer. She considers her term and some of the signature moments that have taken place in the City. A lot has happened. “Sometimes in our day-to-day, things might not always move as quickly as we want them to. You don’t always see progress in the day-to-day,” said Veer. “But when you look back, both in the past year and the past couple of years, you see the big picture and you remind yourself that there have been substantial initiatives, both in terms of the City as an organization but also our community in terms of moving Red Deer forward.” There have been some key plans approved by council this year that will impact Red Deer’s future. Most recently, the Riverlands Area Redevelopment Plan will serve as a road map to creating a downtown riverfront neighbourhood. As well, the North of 11A Major Area Structure Plan ensures the City is ready to grow north of the highway once the population starts to climb again.
▾ “I THINK ONE OF THE GREAT PARTS OF RED DEER’S IDENTITY IS, WE WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE POSSIBILITIES BECOME REALITY.”
Tara Veer ▴
The City also had some victories to celebrate in its dealings with higher levels of government. Construction on the QEII interchange is already underway after the project was approved by the province in April. When complete, there will be separate roadways for highway and local traffic along Gaetz Avenue, resolving longstanding safety concerns. That’s some of the serious business but the City also had some fun in 2016. The Rebels hosted the Memorial Cup, which concluded with the London Knights hoisting the CHL trophy at the Enmax Centrium. The tournament generated an estimated $14 million economic impact, Veer said. And as Red Deer awaits the 2019 Canada Winter Games, the City, host society and public school district struck a deal to repurpose Central Elementary School into the event’s headquarters. When she takes a step back from the routine operations of the City, Veer can see that things are changing. “I think one of the great parts of Red Deer’s identity is, we work together to make possibilities become reality. I think we’re very fortunate that we recognize that together, we’re better,” she said. “Because of that attitude and that willingness to make things happen, as much as we have faced challenges, and will no doubt continue to face
LOOKING BACK - Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer posed for a photo in her office in Red Deer City Hall earlier this month. challenges, I think we remain very confident that we will see them all through together and come out the better for it.” Red Deer has been tested. People left. The City’s unemployment rate reached 10%. The economy is projected to shrink by another 0.8% before 2016 is over, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Through these hard times, which can strain the unity that Veer talks about, it’s important to focus on aspirations. “I couldn’t be prouder of our community in terms of the fact that when challenging times have hit us, instead of dividing, we have pulled together and collaborated to still insist that we move Red Deer forward,” she said. “Sometimes we have to adjust the pace in which
we can fulfill our visions and desires for a better City. Obviously when there are economic realities, we need to adjust our expectations. But (we need to) keep our eye on the big picture, always.” To that end, Veer said she loves municipal politics for its non-partisan environment because it means that elected officials are accountable to the people alone. The expectations are clear: “To make the best possible decisions that we can, for the most amount of people, given the information and resources that we have.” This year’s citizen satisfaction survey conducted by Ipsos saw 98% of those polled responding that qualify of life in Red Deer is either “good” or “very good.” “We remain very grateful that most Red Deerians continually tell us they value the quality
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of life that they have in Red Deer,” Veer said. “Our job then is to be responsive to that. Over the last couple of years, what we’ve really tried to do is celebrate our successes but when our citizens have identified for us areas of challenge, we focused our efforts on making improvements to those services.” Heading into an election year, Veer said it’s too early to declare whether she will run in 2017, that now is the time for leaders to focus on working hard for citizens, not campaigning. “The people have given me four years to govern. And every day, we can effect change,” she said. She laughs. “I appreciate that you need to ask it. Everybody asks it.” joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com
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The push continues for cardiac catheterization services to be provided at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Earlier this fall, officials with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation has said they wanted to seek support to see the service available in the City, so that patients could get further life-saving care instead of having to be sent to Edmonton or Calgary. The Foundation launched a facebook page called ‘Central Alberta Needs Cardiac Catheterization’ in an attempt to spread the word about how critical this treatment is for many heart attack patients. There is a link on the facebook page to the group’s web site, where residents are encourage to show their support by signing an open letter under the ‘Sign it!’ tab. According to the web site, Central Albertans have a 60% higher rate of death and disability after a heart attack than people in Edmonton and Calgary due to the limited means of treatment. “Patients in Central Alberta experiencing a heart attack can only receive a clot busting drug, as there is not enough time to transfer the patient for cardiac catheterization. Cardiac catheterization is far superior to ‘clot
busting’ drugs in patients with heart attacks.” The web site goes on to say that a cardiac catheterization laboratory in Red Deer, “Would save lives, reduce length of hospital stay, reduce re-hospitalization rates, and reduce disability after a heart attack.” “Really, the biggest development is that the chair of our board, Mr. Bilton, spoke with Minister Hoffman’s chief of staff and they said it’s on the radar, they are aware of it and they are going to discuss what that looks like in terms of long term planning,” said Iaian Park, the Foundation’s executive director. He said that donations to support the cause have already been pledged and/or are coming in. “We’re hoping that it comes to fruition, because we’d really like to fundraise for this.” He added that in the meantime, awareness about the issue is on the rise. Park said he’s learned that between 800 to 1,000 people so far have signed up to show their support on the web site. The ‘likes’ are going up on the facebook page as well. Cardiac catheterization is defined as a procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. According to the Mayo Clinic
web site, during cardiac catheterization, a long thin tube called a catheter is inserted in an artery or vein in the groin, neck or arm and threaded through blood vessels to the heart. Park has pointed out that the Red Deer Regional Hospital deals with about 215,000 to 300,000 people, so many of those served lived well beyond the City. In the ‘Report Examining the Appropriateness and Feasibility of Establishing Advanced Cardiac Services in Central Zone at the Red Deer Regional Hospital: 10 Year Horizon’ it’s pointed out that,”There is a need for a provincial strategy, with a five to 10 years lens, to identify where advanced cardiac programs will be required, and to determine the quality accountability framework for existing and new programs.” The report, dated Dec. 12th, 2014, was put together by the Cardiovascular Health & Stroke SCN, Alberta Health Services. For more information about the ongoing campaign, find ‘Central Alberta Needs Cardiac Catheterization’ on facebook or call the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation at 403-3434773 or by visiting www.rdrhfoundation.com. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
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A longtime staff member of Red Deer Public Schools has received a high honour from the Governor General in recognition of her community service. Sharon Schultz, the district’s coordinator for high school completion, is in line to be awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. She will accept the medal at a ceremony to take place within one year. Schultz has worked for the school district for 33 years, with her office currently located at Lindsay Thurber. For more than a decade, Schultz has volunteered for Canadian Blood Services. She has been a guest speaker at the agency’s events (she has been a blood recipient herself; as a child, she was diagnosed with acute purpura, a blood clotting disease) and organized blood drives at the school, which later became trips to the donor clinic. Schultz said she realized the importance of this cause when both her husband and sister needed blood transfusions while fighting cancer. “It would be really interesting to see how many (people) are long-time blood donors because she’s been doing this a number of years, because they got their start here and Sharon organized (CBS) coming into our school,” said Lindsay Thurber Principal Dan Lower, who nominated Schultz for the award along with ESL teacher Gaylene MacKay. “I think she’s an example of what we want our citizens to be.” Schultz also founded the annual Mad Hatter Tea Party, a fundraiser so cancer patients can pay for head coverings. Both her husband and sister passed away from cancer.
DUE RESPECT - Sharon Schultz, high school completion coordinator for Red Deer Public Schools, in her Lindsay Thurber office. Joseph Ho/Red Deer Express
Her other volunteer work takes place during the Festival of Trees, at church and at the school, where she organizes the Remembrance Day ceremony. In her view, this work is simply her duty, learned from her parents and passed along to set an example for her three sons and seven grandchildren. Her belief is that meaningful volunteerism can be as ordinary as shovelling a neighbour’s sidewalk. “I think it’s really important that we show young people the value of thinking outside themselves and what can you do,” Schultz said. She’s grateful for the recognition, even though she’s reluctant to accept it. “I can honestly say I’m having difficulty with it because I just don’t think I do a whole lot more than what other people do. I think I was very blessed to be acknowledged,” she said. As the school district’s high school completion coordinator, Schultz helps students fulfill their diploma requirements in order to graduate. joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com
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It’s difficult to believe yet another year is about to come to a close. The old saying certainly seems to ring true – time appears to go by faster as a person gets older! This past year certainly brought much in the way of news — locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Locally, this past year has also seen major infrastructure projects in Red Deer from roundabouts to highway construction on the City’s south side to the health and wellness centre on the Red Deer College campus. Provincially, Albertans are bracing themselves for the implementation of the carbon tax. Not much is known as to how it will really impact businesses and families, but it has not be a welcomed change in an ongoing sluggish economy. One of the biggest things internationally was the election of Donald Trump who went from being the most unlikely of candidates last year to becoming president-elect. Not many would have ever thought that this would happen, but it did. As the defeated Hillary Clinton said, Americans owe him an open mind, so we’ll see what happens as the New Year unfolds. Of course here at home we are still in a recession that has seen major job losses in the oilfield sector which has also had a trickle down effect into other industries as well. We can only hope that 2017 brings stability in this area, however, with all of the different perspectives and opinions, it is hard to know what will really happen. But despite these challenges, when we look around us, Canadians should take time at the dawn of a New Year to consider how blessed and fortunate we are to call this nation home. There are hardships to be sure, but what we endure compared to what many face puts things into clear, sobering perspective. It brings to mind an image circulating on the Internet. One side of the picture shows emaciated children with their hands extended, presumably reaching for food. The other side shows frazzled Christmas shoppers with shopping carts loaded up with every gadget imaginable. The words ‘Define necessity’ underline the images. It’s a powerful reminder of what matters. In spite of the spectrum of events that 2016 held, New Year’s Day, as it does every year, brings with it a sense of optimism. It gives us the feeling of having a fresh start, adding to the sense that whatever hardships may have been endured, there’s reason to press forward with hope. That hope for a better year ahead is all the more poignant this New Year’s with the drop in oil prices and a rather unstable economic outlook. Meanwhile, it’s also great to see how Red Deerians band together to lend a helping hand. That’s always abundantly clear during the recent Christmas season, too. And whenever there is some sort of crisis, you can always count on the generosity of local residents to help ease the pain. Time and again, we in the media hear about how helpful local citizens are to others in need. This was especially true this past year as agencies were feeling the pressure even more and numbers overall were higher in terms of people who needed assistance in one way or another. Knowing that we have a community that consistently steps up to help does offer a kind of tonic for frazzled nerves in today’s constantly changing world. Strength does lie in that sense of community, and that’s something we can count on in 2017.
Are you getting the flu shot this year? Many Canadians will not, even though safe and effective flu vaccines have been available for more than 60 years. In fact, only one-third of Canadians aged 12 and over got a flu vaccination in 2013–2014. And while the consequences of not having a flu vaccine are inconvenient for some – a few days of feeling unwell – they can be devastating for others. Ten to 20% of Canadians are infected with influenza every year, leading to hospitalizations and deaths. Although the exact number of hospitalizations and deaths is debated, what is clear is that for some, influenza is not benign – and can be deadly. Seniors are most significantly affected. Seniors represent 15% of the Canadian population, yet account for up to 40% of all influenza infections, and the majority of all hospitalizations and deaths from influenza. Why? Because seniors are more likely to be frail and have chronic medical conditions that put them at high risk for influenza and its complications. In fact, 74% of Canadians age 65 or older reported having at least one chronic condition and 25% (over one million seniors) are medically frail. For those who are frail, influenza can also be difficult to recover from, leading to progressive loss of function and increased frailty. But it’s not just older individuals who are at risk. High rates of flu complications occur in people of any age with chronic medical conditions of the heart, lungs, kidney, liver and blood. Anyone with diabetes or compromised immune systems from, say, cancer treatment, is also at higher risk. So are pregnant women, for whom the risk goes up in the second and third trimester, and for children under age two. Indigenous peoples are also highrisk due to higher chronic health conditions among certain populations. So why not just immunize the vulnerable? First, paradoxically, for those who are at highest risk of influenza complications, the vaccination may not be as effective as in those who are well, leading to persistent but reduced susceptibility. Second, the best way to protect the vulnerable from flu is to prevent the spread of influenza altogether. Healthy people can spread the flu before showing any signs and the vaccine significantly reduces the spread of influenza in the population in general.
That’s why the National Advisory Committee on Immunization says it’s especially important for healthcare workers, community workers providing essential services and anyone with household contact with vulnerable people to get the flu vaccine. How effective is it? That depends. Unlike other vaccines, the flu shot cannot eradicate influenza altogether since new strains appear every year. That’s why a new annual flu shot is directed against the strains most likely to be present that year – with varying success. Research continues to develop universal flu vaccines effective against all strains, but we aren’t there yet. However, new high-dose vaccines have recently become available that are more effective in those who are at highest risk, such as the elderly. Yes, antiviral drugs are available for treating the flu, but influenza viruses can develop resistance to these drugs. Overall, the vaccine will provide reasonable protection against the flu, especially if you get it early in the season. No, it’s not 100%. But if you do get the flu even though you did get the shot, chances are you will fare much better. And the side effects are low, with the most common adverse effect being pain at the injection site. One study showed that people were just as likely to report side effects of headache, malaise and sore muscles whether they got a real flu shot or a pretend one. And in case you heard the rumour, no, influenza vaccines don’t cause the flu. In fact, influenza is one of Canada’s top 10 infectious diseases and it has a catastrophic impact on the most vulnerable in our society. So get your flu shot for your sake, for your loved ones and your community. And while you’re at it, make sure your other vaccinations are up to date. John Muscedere is the scientific director and CEO of the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN), a not-for-profit organization funded in 2012 by the government of Canada’s Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program, and an expert adviser with evidencenetwork. ca. His column is distributed through Troy Media.
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police briefs RCMP ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER AT 9 A.M. Red Deer RCMP have arrested a Red Deer woman for impaired driving after the car she was driving rear-ended a truck in a low-speed collision in the City last week. The collision occurred in the area of 54 St. and 64 Ave. shortly before 9 a.m. on Dec. 21st. A peace officer was in the vicinity and responded to the collision, which occurred at low speeds and did not result in any injuries. Traffic was only briefly impacted, but the subsequent RCMP investigation determined the driver had a blood alcohol content of almost three times the legal limit. A 40-year-old Red Deer woman will face charges of impaired driving. Her name will not be released at this time as those charges have not been sworn before the courts.
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SUSPECT The car was seen driving north on 40 Ave. and then turning west on Selkirk Blvd. No one was injured in the robbery. The suspect is described as Caucasian, 5’11” tall with a slim build. He was wearing a black hoodie and a black balaclava. The suspect car is described as an older red and grey car with metal rails on the trunk. If you have information about this incident, contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Dec. 23rd, the Blackfalds RCMP with the assistance of Red Deer County emergency services responded to a collision on Hwy. 2A and Lantern Street near Gasoline Alley. The investigation to date has revealed that both drivers involved in the collision sustained serious injuries. Police are seeking the assistance of anybody that directly witnessed the collision. Contact the RCMP Operational Communications Centre at 403-885-3333 and you will be put in touch with an officer.
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PHOTOS OF ROBBERY SUSPECT RELEASED Red Deer RCMP have obtained surveillance photos of the man who robbed the East Hill Liquor Depot at gunpoint the night of Dec. 18th, and are looking for public assistance to identify him. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Dec. 18th, the suspect entered the East Hill Liquor Depot at 22 St. and 30 Ave. and pointed a long barrel shotgun at the staff member while demanding cash. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money and got into the back seat of a waiting parked car, which fled the parking lot at a high rate of speed.
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On Dec. 9th at 4:05 p.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of an armed robbery at the Eckville Hotel. Two male suspects, one armed with a silver pistol and one with a cattle prod made off with some cash and left the hotel on foot. The investigation reveals that the suspects ordered everyone in the bar at the time of the incident to put their hands up. Money was collected from behind the bar, and with no further interaction the two suspects left out the back door. No one in the bar was injured during this incident. Both suspects were described as wearing blue work coveralls along with black masks and gloves. RCMP believe that a white truck may be associated to this incident. The RCMP are looking for public assistance in solving this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200. Those
Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify two men after a driver was threatened with a firearm in a road rage incident on Dec. 7th. The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 pm on Dec. 7th as the victim drove eastbound on 39th St. in the area of 52nd Ave. A truck attempted to cut the victim off, and then followed him and pulled up next to him when the victim pulled over on 52nd Ave. The driver pointed a handgun at the victim and threatened him before driving away. As the suspect truck drove away, the passenger side scraped against the victim’s car. The driver is described as bald, heavy-set build and in his 40s. He spoke in a deep voice and was wearing dark clothing and carried a chrome-coloured handgun. The passenger is described as Caucasian, in his 20s, with short hair. He was wearing a black hoodie and a black balaclava with green or blue markings on the front. There may have been a third man in the back seat; no description was obtained. The suspect vehicle is described as a 1998 – 2000 red Dodge Ram with chrome accents and possible fresh damage to the front bumper and door on the passenger side. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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On Dec. 16th, Blackfalds RCMP were alerted to the discovery of human remains on a rural property. Red Deer RCMP Forensic Identification Section and Major Crimes South completed an examination of the scene and investigated the circumstances of the discovery of these human remains. An autopsy was conducted at the Calgary Medical Examiner’s Office on Dec. 19th and the results obtained have revealed that this was the missing 49-year-old female, Lorie Nichols of Red Deer. There is no connection between her and the person who found her in the field. The RCMP are not investigating this as a suspicious death and further information will not be made available in relation to this investigation. Nichols was last seen in Red Deer on Feb. 23rd. RCMP had received a number of tips from the public regarding possible sightings of Nichols in a number of cities and towns in Alberta and beyond, and had followed up on each one, working with the police in each jurisdiction. None of the tips had been fruitful. Police had also undertaken a number of ground searches in Red Deer with support from search and rescue teams, Police Dog Services and the RCMP helicopter. Searches had taken place in a variety of locations, including walking paths Nichols was known to use, the river valley, wooded areas near her home, and more.
Red Deer RCMP had also conducted door to door canvases and interviews with a number of people who were in contact with Nichols in the time leading up to her being reported missing. They distributed posters, made repeated checks at various organizations and businesses and viewed many hours of surveillance footage from various locations that had come up during the course of the investigation. - Weber
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Remembering the Battle of Hong Kong There has been a lot of appropriate and understandable coverage of the 75th anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbour. Unfortunately, there has been virtually no remembrance of the horrific Battle of Hong Kong, which started immediately after Pearl Harbour (Dec. 8th, 1941). That battle came to an end with the surrender to the Japanese invaders on Christmas Day 1941. Many Canadians either lost their lives or were taken prisoners of war in that tragedy. The Japanese attack had been expected for some time. Japan had seized Manchuria in 1931 and had been embroiled in an all-out war with the Republic of China since 1937. Attacks on such British colonies as Hong Kong and Singapore seemed inevitable. The general consensus of the British Imperial government was that Hong Kong was likely indefensible
against a major Japanese invasion. Hence for a long time, little was invested in the colony’s defenses. However, in the late summer of 1941, a decision was finally made to bolster the military presence in Hong Kong. The authorities felt that improved defenses might deter a Japanese attack. The Canadian government was asked to help with the new strategy. Hence, in the fall of 1941, 1,975 men of the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers were sent to Hong Kong. The military command shored up a line of defensive positions along the northern hills of the mainland. These defenses were colorfully named, ‘The Gin Drinkers’ Line.’ On Dec. 8th, 1941, the Japanese army attacked. The British military aircraft at Kai Tak airport were quickly destroyed. The Gin Drinkers’ Line did not prove to be as strong as expected. Members
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of the Winnipeg Grenadiers were dispatched to try and shore up the positions. In another rarely remembered bit of history, although Canada had been officially at war since September 1939, this action in Hong Kong was the first time that Canadian troops became engaged in actual combat during the Second World War. By Dec. 11th, it was obvious that the mainland territories, including Kowloon, had either been lost or were about to fall. All forces were then withdrawn to the island of Hong Kong to defend that part of the colony. The Winnipeg Grenadiers and Canadian Signalers were assigned to the West Brigade while the Royal Rifles became part of the East Brigade. The Japanese launched a heavy artillery bombardment and air force bombing attacks. On Dec. 18th, landings on the beaches of the island were successfully made. The British, Canadian and Allied defenders fought back fiercely. While they were able to inflict heavy casualties on the Japanese, they also
suffered heavy losses. Gradually, the defenders were forced to pull back. By Dec. 22nd, many units were starting to run low on ammunition, food and water. All were suffering from exhaustion with the incredibly heavy combat. Further resistance increasingly appeared to be futile. Massacres of the captured and wounded by the Japanese began, including the Canadian wounded at a makeshift hospital at St. Stephen’s College. One of those who had been stationed at the crucial Wong Nei Chong Gap on Hong Kong Island was Horace ‘Gerry Gerrard ‘of Red Deer. He had joined the militia with 78th Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery at the age of 16 in 1938. When the War broke out in September 1939, he immediately went to the B.C. coast as a member of the 5 Heavy Battery, R.C.A. for coastal defense. He was then transferred into the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. After brief stints of additional training in Ontario and Nova Scotia, he was included in the Canadian con-
city briefs CITY WORKERS DO NOT SELL DOOR TO DOOR Red Deer residents are urged to take a balanced approach when it comes to opening their front doors. Red Deer RCMP and the City of Red Deer have advised the public to take precautions when dealing with high-pressure door-to-door sales tactics on the part of salespeople representing companies called Go Green and Eco Global. However, sometimes City of Red Deer employees and their contractors still have to knock on doors and/or visit homes as part of regular operations. City of Red Deer workers from the departments of Electric Light & Power, Environmental Services, Inspections & Licensing, Public Works and water meter contractor Metercor are among those workers who may have to knock on residents’ doors. Water main breaks, scheduled inspections,
and water meter replacements are among the work done by City and contracted workers. They will follow their departmental protocol and should have identification. Residents who may be in doubt can call the department in question to ask if workers are in their neighborhood, or call the main City number at 403-342-8111. City of Red Deer workers will never try to make a sale at the door. Again, if someone is in your home and refusing to leave, you can call the RCMP complaint line at 403-343-5575.
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tingent to Hong Kong in October 1941. The men were 18 days at sea before they reached their destination. Gerry Gerrard’s unit was on Hong Kong Island when the Japanese attacked. He was at such places as Wong Nei Chong Gap and Wan Chai during the fighting. On the afternoon of Christmas Day, he was one of the surviving Canadians who finally surrendered. The Canadian casualties had been enormous - 290 had been killed in the fighting and 493 had been wounded – a casualty rate of more than 50%. All survivors became P.O.W.’s. For the next three and one-half years, they were interned in horrific P.O.W. camps. Another 264 Canadians lost their lives from starvation, disease and torture before the survivors were finally freed in August 1945. Gerrard’s mother did not know for nearly a year after the surrender of Hong Kong if her son was alive or dead. Fortunately, he was one of those able to return to Canada after the end of the War in 1945.
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financial head of her household, has a financial need and is attending or has been accepted to an undergraduate degree program or a vocational/skills training program. For applications, contact Lynn Rienguette at 403-348-9707 or email lrienguette@hotmail. com. The Violet Richardson Award applications are due Jan. 8th and this award is a recognition program for young women ages 14-17 engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools. Projects that benefit women and girls are especially valued. The club presents $500 to the winner and $500 to the charity of her choice.
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Week of Dec. 28 - Jan. 4 2017 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 information, call Lionel at 587-679-6222. Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Selfies: Mixed Media by Renu Mathew which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery from Dec. 29th to Feb. 19th. Our First Friday Red Deer is Jan. 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments served. The artist will be in attendance. Stress Busting: Overcoming Anxiety Group offered through Shalom Counselling Centre. Eight Tuesdays starting Jan. 31st. 6 to 8 p.m. $299 includes book. Subsidy may be available. Call 403-342-0339 or email info@shalomcounselling. com for details or to register. Yoga YARD: Yoga Alliance of Red Deer. Register now for our Winter Session: Classes begin Jan. 3rd through March 12th. All our classes are a great way to start off the New Year and are sure to keep you warm mind, body and soul. Something for every level. Please register early. Full details at www.reddeeryoga. ca or call 403-550-9240. You can also email info@reddeeryoga.ca YARD - Yoga for EVERY body. ROBBIE BURNS’ NIGHT SUPPER – Hosted by the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band on Jan. 20th, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer. Join us for cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a traditional Robbie Burns supper: turkey, roastit bubbly jock wi’ stuffin intilt, champit tatties and mashed neeps, gravy, haggis and apple pie. There will be a cash bar available. Special events include piping in of the
Haggis, the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band, Highland Dancers and more. Tickets are available from any Pipe Band member or the front desk of the Red Deer Legion for $30 per person and should be purchased in advance. For more information, call Arnie MacAskill at 782-7183. The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program presents ‘Home is Where the Art Is: Art of the Peace - Members Exhibition’ currently showing at Annie L. Gaetz School. The exhibit consists of a selection of 18 Peace Region artists from the larger exhibition featured at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie in the spring of 2014. It was curated by Todd Shaber of the
better! Gala tickets are online at www.reddeerhospice.com or call Red Deer Hospice directly at 403-309-4344. Gala sponsorship opportunities are also available and we are seeking live and silent auction donations. For more contact Hospice Event Coordinator Lori Dufresne. Golden Circle continues with Thursday night dances - admission is $7 per person and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-341-4672, 403-347-6165 or 403-342-2875. Black Velvet performs Jan. 5th; All Sorts drops by Jan. 12th; R.R. 4 performs Jan. 19th and Silver & Gold play on Jan. 26th. If you enjoy singing Glee Club style, but feel your skills are limited, please come and join
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
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403.346.3356 Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. On Feb. 25th, join us as we turn the Sheraton Special Events Centre into a Luxe Lounge for the Red Deer HospICE Gala. You’ll enjoy VIP treatment all night - specialty drinks and snacks at the cocktail reception, amazing decor and entertainment during the four-course seated dinner, fun auctions and raffles; a great dance band and host bar all night! All for a $200 ticket with a $100 charitable tax receipt! Red Deer Hospice is in its 11th year of providing compassionate end-of-life care in Central Alberta. We have assisted over 1,000 residents and their families as their life journey ended. There is no charge to stay at Red Deer Hospice and no one is ever denied access due to financial restrictions. Gala is the major fundraising event for Red Deer Hospice, last year raising $160,000 - help make 2017 even
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. 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
Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. Cribbage is every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $4. The aims and objectives of the Air Force Association are to preserve and perpetuate the glorious traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and well-equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 703 Wing members meet at noon on the second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant (2085 - 50 Ave.) in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. For more information, call Al Low at 403-341-3253. 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
RDE House open for the rest of the year! All we need are about 15 – 20 people a day, visit our web site at www.rdchs. com for more information. Travel Memories - Jan. 4th from 2 - 3:30 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Snell Auditorium. Nepal: this month we will learn about adventure trekking in the Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal with an all-female guiding company. Join us in the Snell Auditorium for this entertaining and enlightening presentation and enjoy light refreshments. If you are planning to bring a group, please contact us at 403-342-9100 ext 1500. The Red Deer Public Library First Thursdays in the Snell presents International Piano Duo di Molto, Debra Bakland and Cheryl Cooney, Jan. 5th from 12:15 - 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium. This program of four hand piano music will feature works by Brahms, Mozart, and Schubert. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and Tea provided by Cafe Daytime Documentaries - Jan. 11th from 2 - 4:30 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Snell Auditorium. Tim’s Vermeer: Tim Jenison attempts to determine how the Dutch master Vermeer was able to paint in such a photo-realistic manner. His investigations take him from Delft, Holland, to Yorkshire to meet David Hockney and to Buckingham Palace to see a Vermeer owned by the Queen. Penn and Teller produced this entertaining and enlightening film. Join us at the library for light refreshments. If you plan to bring a group, please contact us at 403-342-9100 ext 1500. Central Alberta Historical Society Program - Jan. 18th at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Museum 4525 47A Ave. Topic: Arthur Douglas Gregson and the Development of Blackfalds with speaker Judy Carleton, curator of the Blackfalds Archives. For further information, contact Shelia 403-304-0742. 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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Whisker Rescue’s has an adoption event the third Saturday of the month at Petsmart from noon - 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Diane at 403-347-1251. Golden Circle has Thursday night dances continuing from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 403-341-4672, 403-347-6165 or 403-342-2875. Admission is $7 per person. FLK Taoist Tai Chi Health Recovery The practice of Tai Chi improves balance, enhances cognitive ability, improves circulation, provides pain relief, improves mobility and boosts immunity, thus improving many health issues and quality of life. Come experience the benefits for yourself. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi ™ is a volunteer charitable organization located at 4419-50th Ave (behind Scotia Bank in the Safeway parking area) in downtown Red Deer. Health Recovery classes are held on Saturdays from 11:00-1:00. Call 403-346-6772 or visit us at www.taoist.org. The Lacombe Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is sponsoring a European Battlefield Trip from April 28th - May 6th, 2017. Highlights of the trip will include The Battle of the Rhineland, Ypes, Flanders, Menin Gate, Arras, Vimy Ridge, Caen and Juno Beach as well as city tours of Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. For more information or a complete itinerary contact Corvin at cuhrbach@ gmail.com or 403-357-0377. Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave). Join us any Monday night. For the month of September the group will host an open house every Monday. We are always looking for women with low voices to add to our bass section. Experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women. Call Yvonne at 403 986 1034 or Sheryl at 403 742 4218 for more or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca. Friends Over 45 is a group for women over 45 who wish to meet new friends. Members
may be new to the area, have had a recent lifestyle change or just want to meet some new friends. We meet four times a month for coffees and meals at various venues in Central Alberta. For more information about our group and about how to become a member, contact Susan at 403-342-0976 or by email at sscott@telus. net or Heidi at 587-877-7696. MAGnificent Saturdays at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery from 1 - 4 p.m. Drop-in art making for the entire family in the Discovery Studio at the MAG. We supply the artist, the inspiration and the materials, you supply your imagination. Included with admission. Participants, please
the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion. Call Elaine at 403-3417653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. The Red Deer Arts Council is seeking enthusiastic board and committee volunteers to lead our organization in making Red Deer a dynamic community that celebrates the arts. The Arts Council promotes and advocates for artists and arts & culture organizations in Red Deer, encouraging and facilitating new networks and professional development to make the arts community stronger and more visible. Board Directors set the course for the organization and work with staff and the arts and business communities to achieve our goals. We are
bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community – who is dealing with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. The local PFLAG Canada chapter is designed to support parents/ guardians/caregivers/friends/and loved ones (ages 18 and up) in the lives of sexual and gender minority youth. PFLAG Canada Red Deer Chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 in room 2601 at Red Deer College. PFLAG Canada Red Deer Chapter was created to help parents help themselves and family members deal with, understand and accept their sexual and gender minority children. PFLAG is the
come to the Museum Front Desk to pay or show your membership and you will received your participation sticker! For more details, contact us at 403-3098405; email museum@reddeer. ca, or visit our web site at www. reddeermuseum.com. Also, MAGsparks runs Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. It’s an arts program connecting people with developmental disabilities to the Red Deer arts community. Visit www.reddeermuseum. com for more information. The Senior Citizens Downtown House has fun contact bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3.50. Whist is every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $4. The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society is seeking volunteer board members to assist with the direction of our organization. If you are interested in joining our team, call Lorraine at 403-3413463 or email at cabis@telus.net. Central Alberta Singles Club hosts dances take place at
looking for a variety of skilled individuals to join the team! We are specifically seeking individuals with knowledge of or experience in writing policy, communications, fundraising, and committee or organizational leadership. An interest in the arts and culture scene in Red Deer is a decided asset. For more information, contact Diana at info@reddeerartscouncil.ca or call 403-348-2787. Garden Club meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month except December, July and August. All meetings are held at the Kerry Wood Nature Center 6300 – 45 Ave. Senior Citizens Downtown House whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. - cost is $3. Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. PFLAG - known as Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, is an international organization that offers help to anyone – parents, families, friends, and straight allies of the lesbian, gay,
only grassroots organization that deals with sexual and gender minority issues from a family perspective, providing support, education and resources. The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society is seeking volunteer board members who posses a variety of skills including power point creations, fundraising abilities, leadership, vice president, minute taking, program assistant. If you are interested in joining our organization please call Lorraine at 403-341-3463 or email at cabis@telus.net. Join Jason Steele and other Red Deer comedians at The Hub on Ross Wednesday evenings for a night of family comedy. The Hub is located at 4936 – Ross St. Come early if you want to go on stage and tell a few jokes. All ages and abilities are welcome to watch or participate. Call 403-340-4869. The Red Deer Celiac Support Group – need help with a gluten-free diet? Do you have Celiac disease
or gluten intolerance?We meet the third Tuesday of the month at South Sobeys Coffee Lounge (2011 22 St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in or stay and visit. Free coffee. We share information and give support about issues pertaining to the gluten-free lifestyle, for example symptoms, diagnosis, shopping, gluten-free products, cross contamination, recipes. Call Clarice at 403-341-4351 or Marlene at 403-346-6235. Email reddeerceliacs@yahoo. ca. Check out www.celiac.ca. The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the pipe band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Air Force Association - the aims and objectives of the Air Force Association are to preserve and perpetuate the glorious traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and well equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant 2085 50th Ave in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. For more information contact Al Low at 403-341-3253. Red Deer Action Group Society is seeking volunteer board members. In order to keep our programs running, we need board members willing to commit two hours per month. If you think this would be a good opportunity, contact our office at 403-343-1198 or email rdag@telus.net. Dance for the health of it – try it out – first lesson is free. It runs Mondays and Wednesdays. Sessions run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for 10 weeks. $120/week. Sessions will be held at the Clearview Community Centre (93 Cornett Dr.) Call Connie at 403-396-1523 or email teamdance123@gmail.com.
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Thank you, Central Alberta, For Your Support! Red Deer and Central Alberta have continued the tradition of providing tremendous support for Festival of Trees during the 23rd annual event held November 23 – 27, 2016. Together with our 2,500 volunteers, 500 donors, and over 23,000 guests, we raised $950,000.00 to support the Medical Specialty Clinic at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We are sincerely grateful to everyone who made the 23rd Annual Festival of Trees a success!
Thank you to Our Donors: (*signifies founding donor) Platinum Donors Bernard and Bea Quinn & Family Jack & Joan Donald * John & Joan Donald * Bilton Welding & Manufacturing Ltd. DJ Will Holdings Ltd. * Alberta Gold Energy & Rentals Peter & Kate Kilty Westerner Park * Willson Audio Visual Calgary Flames Hockey Club Border Paving Ltd. GES - Global Experience Specialists * Artistry in Gold Design Studio Ltd. * Boulevard Restaurant & Lounge/Holiday Inn & Suites * Sheraton Red Deer Hotel * ATB Financial 100.7 Cruz FM 106.7 The Drive 90.5 Shine FM The Advocate * Big 105.5 FM * Kraze 101.3 FM Real Country 95.5 Zed 98.9
Diamond Donors Digitex* Scotiabank
Ruby Donors Allan Dale Trailers & RV’s Alsco Canada Corporation * Dave & Lynnette Appleby BDO Canada LLP Robert Bilton and Anita Bhadresa & Family Black Knight Inn * Bulletproof InfoTech Camdon Construction Ltd. Canadian Western Bank * Canalta Controls Ltd. Communications Group Red Deer/JVC KENWOOD Canada Eagle Builders Earls Red Deer * Echo NDE Drs. Lawrence & Alayne Farries Lyn Goertzen Green Apple/Safari Spa & Salon/Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop * Ing & McKee Insurance Ltd. Johnston Ming Manning LLP Peter & Kathy Lacey * Lampard Family Dr. Evan Lundall Memory Lane Booths NOVA Chemicals On the Mark Productions Parkland Fuel Corporation * Quinn’s Energy Group of Companies Red Deer College* Red Deer Kinsmen Club Scott Builders Inc. Servus Credit Union * Shaw TV * Stantec StoreSmart Self Storage Triple A Electric Ltd. Waste-Co Disposal Systems
Emerald Donors Abbey Master Builder Alberta Directional Boring Ltd. Alberta Parking Lot Services Boston Pizza Red Deer Cam Clark Ford Central Alberta Tile One Inc. and Rave Designs City of Red Deer * Collegiate Sports Medicine The Co-operators Central Alberta Corvet Construction Ltd.
Creative Concrete Inc. Dr. Kym L. Jim Prof. Corp. Family First Chiropractic & Wellness Hamill’s Dairy Queens * Healthy Heart Institute Hernando Chacon-Andrade Prof. Corp. Hi-Way 9 Express Ltd. IFR Workwear Inc. Jitendra Singh Prof. Corp. Jo(e) Social Media Inc. John Colebrook Prof. Corp. JSK Consulting Ltd. KFC/Taco Bell Lacombe Trailer Sales & Rentals Inc. Las Palmeras * Alaine Martin Milano’s Granite Gallery Ltd. Darcy & Loretta Mykytyshyn Oldring/Armstrong Wealth Management/BMO Nesbitt Burns Olymel S.E.C / LP Orangetheory Fitness Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre* Polar Creek Capital Bett Portelance-Century 21 Advantage Quinn Contracting Ltd. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Red Deer Catering Red Deer Express Red Deer Lock & Safe Ltd. Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation/Kiwanis Club of Red Deer * Reid Signs Red Deer Ltd. Riverside Dental Centre Rock Dog Consulting Corp. Save-On Foods * Silver Cove STEMS Flowers & Café Sunny 94 Dr. Siwak & Family Tagish Engineering Ltd. TD * Telebyte Communications Inc. Lyle Thomas & Gail Bateman Tim Hortons Central Alberta * Toad ‘n’ Turtle Pubhouse & Grill Trevor Rudge Prof. Corp. Vellner Leisure Products Ltd.
Gold Donors A Buck or Two Plus abc Country Restaurant AES Industrial Supplies Ltd. Anonymous Arrow Limousine & Sedan Services B & R Eckel’s Transport Ltd. Bettenson’s Sand and Gravel Brandt Breeze Yoga Ltd. Browns Socialhouse Clearview Canadian Closet CARE Industries Ltd. Century Centre Chandos Construction Ltd. CIBC Cilantro and Chive Coupon Book Savings.ca Regina Donnelly Falcon Homes Ltd. The Framing Nook Freightliner of Red Deer Inc. Jablonski Family Doreen Lachance Lifetouch Canada Inc. Liquor Crossing Wine Centre Mattress Mattress Inc. * Medicine Shoppe Pharmacies of Red Deer Melcor Developments Ltd. Midtown Meats Minuteman Press MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual Nossack Food Group * Novamen Inc. Ofstie Carpentry & Contracting Ltd.
One Eleven Grill Robin Armitage Independent Consultant PartyLite Gifts * Peavey Mart Printing Place Print & Design Inc. * Proform Concrete Services Inc. John Rathwell/RBC Global Asset Management RBC—Royal Bank rdnewsnow.com Red Deer Public Library Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club Red Deer Windows & Doors Leslie & Don Schumacher Shek Interiors Ltd. Sideline Printing Graphics & Signs Sifton Petroleum Inc. Sims Furniture Ltd. Sobeys Gaetz South * Subway Sweet Capone’s Italian Bakery and Cannoli Shop The Eye Studio Optometry Clinic Townsend Electrical Ltd. Trimmed-Line Tree Services Turple Bros. Ltd. Wel-Can Welding * Westjet Woody’s Bar BQ Gordon & Diane Yake
Silver Donors Accu-Thread Machining Ltd.* Ace Truck Rentals Ltd. Addy’s Middle Eastern Cuisine Advanced Systems Inc. Alberta Milk* Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum All About Bouncing (2013) Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre Blue Grass Garden Centres Gord & Kathy Bontje* Booster Juice Gaetz Avenue Crossing Bo’s Bar and Grill Central Alberta Co-Op Ltd.* CIBC Wood Gundy, Toth Financial Group C.J. Plumbing and Heating Clearchoice Roofing & Exteriors Ltd. Cobs Bread Southpointe Cool Beans Coffee Consider it Done Team Century 21 Advantage CopiesNow Inc.* Cosmos Group of Companies Costco Wholesale Country Cupboard* Dose Coffee Co. Dow Canada D & M Align and Brake Ltd. Nancy Estabrooks Express Employment Professionals Fiasco Gelato Fix Auto Red Deer North & South Gerig Hamilton Neeland LLP Glover International Trucks Group2 Architecture Interior Design Ltd. The Hideout Dr. Garnet Horne Hudsons Canada’s Pub Hugh Hindle Prof. Corp. J & R Viljoen Prof. Corp. Jacked Fitness JMAA Architecture Dale & Shannon Kaufmann Reg & Brenda Kinch KJ’s Kettlecorn Krest Homes Adrian Lachance Leavitt Machinery Edward & Shannon Lee Lindsay Nickel Photography Lomsnes Veterinary Hospital Dr. Gregg Meikle Mission Electrical Systems
MNP LLP Montana’s BBQ & Bar David & Christine Moore Graham & Laura Moore Mucho Burrito Night Lights* Old Court House Professional Centre Ltd. Olsen Joly LLP Chartered Professional Accountants Parkland Mall Phone Experts Ricardo Piedrahita Pinnacle Oil Tool Inc. Alan J. Poole Prof. Corp Prairie Bus Lines Ltd. Pro-Water Conditioning/Lacombe R & R Grill at the Sheraton Red Deer Red Deer County Red Deer Golf & Country Club * Red Deer Eye Care Centre/Dr. Tom Lampard Remy Film Studios Rifco National Auto Finance Rob Rae Clothiers Dale & Majella Russell-Re/Max Rustic Rabbit Sandall Family Schnell Hardy Jones Barristers & Solicitors MLA Kim Schreiner, RD North Barry & Cheryl Simpson Smokey Mountain Chew Canada Ltd. Soulbox Photography Studio Pilates-Fitness & Wellness Sylvan Lake Registries Inc. Tempus Real Estate Capital * Tamara Twyne Todayville.com Christopher Warren
Bronze Donors Bower Dental Centre * Breathing Room Yoga Studio & Café Future Ag Inc. Grandma’s Traditional Fruitcakes Nancy Mar Hoffos & Lorens Hoffos Kid’s Tree Lots Manulife Financial Cabel McElderry Radisson Hotel Red Deer Red Deer Emergency Physicians Agency Red Deer Public Schools Servus Credit Union - Marketing & Communications Sinnott’s Independent Grocer Techniques Hair Therapy & Day Spa
Star Donors 360 Fitness Ltd. Cheryl Adams & Ron Demchuk Dr. Aldo Furlani Prof. Corp. All Service Insurance Brokers Annie L. Gaetz School Anonymous Appellation Wine Artesian Spring Water Ward Bambrick Darrin & Lisa Blackhurst Black Knight Tuxedos Ryan Blair Blindman Brewing Blue Knights AB1 Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club* Bluenote Wines Erin Bollinger & Danielle Finlayson Bouw & Engel Family Bower Place Diana Carfantan Calyx Floral Design Campbell Company of Canada Celestial Wine & Spirits Charton Hobbs Chickadee Epicurean CocoLady at Chocolates by Bernard Callebaut* Constellation Brands
Corby’s Country Market Gourmet Foods Phil & Wendy Cruickshank David Herman & Son Donna Parsons Central Alberta Quilters Guild Eau Claire Distillery Eileen’s Beauty Nook * enotri Wines Epoch Imports Fallen Timber Meadery Go Auto Direct Red Deer Go Dodge Chrysler Granville Island Brewery Dr. K. Heathcote Henry’s Eavestroughing INEOS Oligomers Rod Kennedy & Jan Brososky * Latitude Wine Imports Little Jon’s Portable Toilet Rentals Marc Anthony Fine Wine Merchants Margaret Pragnell - ParkLane Jewellery Maureen Jackson Bruce & Diane Milne NorthAm Beverages Pacific Wine & Spirits Pamela Schwartz Photography Design Parkland Funeral Home & Heartland Funeral Services Phillippe Dandurand Wines Portable Fencing (Red Deer) RDC Athletics Renaissance Wine Merchants Ribstone Creek Irina Sandu Peters Select Wines Shane Seib Iron Art/First Impressions Sisson Furs and Leather Something Brewing Connie Swarbrick Sylvan Lake Sailing Club Barry & Sharon Tebb Treasury Wine Estates Troubled Monk Brewery Tyson Foods Canada Inc. United Distributors Cheryl Viczko Village Breweries Vintage Trade Vintage West Wine Marketing Wildflower Alberta Ltd. Wild Rose Brewery XEX Wine & Spirits Ltd.
Friend Donors 53rd Street Music A.J. Total Wellness Alberta Prairie Railway Alice’s Wonderland Anonymous Ashlee’s Attic Balloons Galore Diana Balkwill Barb Miller MLA Red Deer South Bast Family Bat Your Lashes Melodie Belich Dr. Jennifer Bestard Cheryl Brown Albie Buckley Megan & Tim Buckley Poppy Buckley Bulk Bar – Red Deer Burger Boy Robert & Leslee Burton The Canadian Badlands Passion Play Canadian Engineered Wood Products Canyon Ski Resort Carvella Café Central Alberta Film Festival Assoc. Centratech Technical Services Ltd. Cobb’s Clothing Color Me Mine Red Deer Copper Lane Hair Studio Sheila Crouch – Tupperware
Perry Cruickshank CGA CWC Energy Services Corp Dog & Cat Hospital Ltd. Don’s Tire & Automotive Repair Ltd. * Dutchess Manor Retreat * Eastview Apple Drugs Euro-Mode Clothing Store Famosa Neapolitan Pizzeria Fashion Bugs Fionn MacCool’s Red Deer Floral Expressions Flower Shop Florists Supply Ltd. Four Seasons Cleaning Ltd. Al Gamble Margo Gasser Glendale Science & Technology School Glenn’s Restaurant & Gift Shop * Gordon F. Neil Prof. Corp. Sharon Greenlee Lenore Hamers Harmony Care Homes RD Ltd. Heather Moyes Independant DirectorPampered Chef Canada Heritage Lanes Penny Hodgson, Mialisia/South Hill Design Hot Pot Studio Hudson’s Bay Company * Ian D. Milne Prof. Corp. idid creations Illicit Forgeries Innisfail Golf Club Innisfail Pro Rodeo Ivivva Jaguar Jackets & Club Supply Marlene Johnston The Keg Steakhouse & Bar Rob & Danita Kellough The Keylock Group at Scotia Wealth Management Dean & Kathy Knowles La Petite Jaune Fleur Floral Boutique Liquor Hutch Marg Pragnell-Your Inspiration at Home Klaus Matthies McCain Foods (Canada) Donna McKinley, Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics Danna Melnyk My Revolution Cycle & Yoga Nothing But Nails Jared Ott of Edward Jones Paint Nite Red Deer Team Merlot Pandora Bower Place Patrick Teskey Photography Peekaboo Beans—Ashley Brant Janet Pennington Premier Academy Cheerleading Rebel Energy Services Red Deer Golf & Country Club Ladies Section Red Deer Rebels Authentix Red Deer Symphony Orchestra The Redwoods Retirement Residence Richelle Hansen Photography River’s Edge Quilters Riverstone Dental Ryde RD Spin Studio Fay Schatschneider Shared Seasons Floral Design Silverberg Group Sportball Red Deer & Central Alberta State & Main – East Hill Sugar Belle Cakery & DIY Studio Sultana’s Beauty Clinic Susan Cossi Holistic Health Clinic Sylvan Lake Quilters Guild Take Shape Contracting Elisha Taylor TBS-The Team and Corporate Store & TBS Hockey Geoff & Charlene Thomas Three Crafty Ladies n Company Rose Ward Weber Physiotherapy Inc. WFG Donna Letwinetz Wild Rose Harmonizers
Judy-Ann Wybenga Wolf Creek Golf Resort Carol Yamada Yellow Tail Ventures Your Wedding Place Wanda Zemlak (Mary Kay Cosmetics)
Gift of Giving Donors Melissa Allen Anonymous Sylvia Barron Joanne Brisbois Kent Chapman Joanne Courtice Terry Coutts Sherry Daniluk Greg Davey Jack & Joan Donald Joan Donald Ursula Embury Dennis Fedun Diane Fedun Justin Fedun Bre Fitzpatrick Shauna Glover Jodi Gulka Donald Gustafson Dennis Haan Ken Heywood Malcolm and Lorraine Hough Bob & Maryanne Jablonski Corey Johnson Addison Johnston Grant & Trena Kozak Travis Kuschminder Kathy Lacey Mark Lacey Peter Lacey Rob Lacey Doreen Lachance Steven Lamothe Lori Lamothe-Begg J Leedahl Cassie Liska Sandra Manning Alaine Martin Jackie Mawer Wayne Messner Linda Moore Martin Dave Mowat Ed Noble Ricardo Piedrahita Mark Pollitt Lyn Radford Red Deer Exhaust Lars Rogers Jesse Salomons Sandra Salomons Myrna Schmidt Stacy Sears Corine Sim Genvieve Stigant John & Connie Swarbrick Kerri Tisdale Denise Town Duane Trytten Kevin Van Bussel Martin Vellner Rose Ward Reg Warkentin D.J Will Dean Williams Yardstick
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Raffle Winners Wine Tree (7 levels) Eva Austin Lynn Linde Pam Vincent Mary Medinski Megan Boulanger Terry Williamson Heather Spade
Trip for 4 to Hawaii Marty Vellner
Tree for a Toonie Nash Ibrahim
Trip for 4 to Disneyland Linda Hollingshead
Mini Trees Toryn Holden, Karen McNeill, Lisa Martin, Mickey Penhale, Lynn Ingalls, Laurie McCaig, Donna Compton, Michelle Tam, Jeanette Macleod, Amy Stiksma, Shirley Iles, Sharon Ferguson, Jen Peterson, Danielle Letendre, Delores Fox, Joseph Salud, Adrianna Schaub, Bobbi Liebrecht, Jean Bennett, Melissa Brilz, Darlene Sekora, Jason McPhee
Decorated Wreaths Meghan Castle, Janet Pisko, Lisa Blackhurst, Marion Schellen, Chris Thorne, Bonnie Hawley, Norma Screpnek, Brett Mouthe, Carol Scott, Arlene Visser, Kerri Gowing, Jennifer Rookes, Lyle Thomas, Jenn Wells, Jocelyn Beth, Irene Verhaeghe, Laura Pelton, Nicole Lundberg, Carly Robinson, Barb Manning, Sean Fraser, Theresa Hubs, Robyn Stones, Holly Bilton
Groceries for a Year Teena Clark
Date Night Brenda Barrett
Take A Trip Alex Craig
50/50 Wendy Newman
Haven at Home Kim Montgomery
Sweet Dreams Cory MacColl
Spirits of the Season (3 levels) Arlene Cupples Tanya Noble Janice Kennedy
Receiving Department Various Prize Packages Judy McRobbie Tammy Weston N. Berozowski Kevin Bredo Trent Hunter Heather Spode
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Singer Randi Boulton reflects on a quieter 2016 BY MARK WEBER Express staff
Local singer Randi Boulton is heading into 2017 with a fresh take on life, what matters the most and the importance of keeping the right perspective. She’s always been a grounded woman - immensely talented to be sure - but she also has a profound integrity. That sense of wishing to keep her feet firmly planted led, in part, to a quieter 2016 on the musical side of things. But never fear - Boulton’s creativity is always simmering. Indeed - she’s been nominated in the Singer/Songwriter of the Year category for the upcoming Red Deer Entertainment Awards set for Jan. 14th at The Vat. “I’ve been doing a lot of different things this year,” she explains during a recent chat. A bit of that was dictated by Alberta’s ongoing economic struggle - but Boulton also knew it was time for a bit of a break, too. She wanted to interpret her creativity in different ways. Just slow down and experience renewal after what have been some very busy years. “I’m still maintaining my full time career which is fantastic but it’s just been a little bit less,” she explains. “But in light of that, I’ve taken on some different projects that I might not have taken on before, so change is good and I’m always willing to take myself into a new situation.” She took up yoga and found an immense sense of peace by doing so. She has also played for a local yoga class. “I just get to play and feel that energy. So things like that have been really great.” Her commitment to The Hub on Ross continues as well. Through 2017, Boulton will be appearing there the first Wednesday of each month. “Anybody and everybody is welcome to come. If you are shy about music - just come and see what’s going on and just sing a little bit. Opening up one’s horizons a bit - that’s what it’s for. “Music really just speaks to so many people. It’s a great venue for that.” She’s also performed at the Ross Street Patio through the summer months, too. It’s these kinds of community connections that also bring plenty of joy and fulfillment. “With everything that’s been happening, I’ve kind of needed to step back because it’s been such a whirlwind. It’s been go, go, go. I’m not complaining - but this year has made me really kind of reflect on a few things.” Helping with that calmer take was moving to a big old house with lots of character which she absolutely loves. “It’s got a huge yard, and every few nights there are deer in the back just hanging out. It feels like I’m in a forest but I’m right on the City limit line. “It’s really helped open up a part of me that was closed off.” She’s also adopted a more active lifestyle - com-
MOVING FORWARD - Local singer Randi Boulton has had a relatively quieter 2016 after several years of being extremely busy building her music career. She’s happy with some of the changes and new perspectives on life that she’s garnered along the way. Lindsay Nickel photo plete with the aforementioned yoga, swimming and working out. Meanwhile, from the start, Boulton has written and sang with a striking sincerity. Her latest CD, Randi With an ‘I’, truly showcased her gifts not just as an artist but as a powerful communicator as well. Sometimes Life was released a couple of years prior to that - featuring more of that same authenticity shining through at every turn. Through it all, she has a great sense of humour, and she’s a delight to watch on stage – not just for her vocal abilities but for how she connects with audiences. But as mentioned, it’s been a hectic few years. So with the slow down across the province
came the time to throw herself into things she really couldn’t have before. “To be a well-rounded human being you have to broaden your horizons. You can get stuck,” she explained. “I’m just trying to express myself in other ways. I’m still doing music. I love music and I always will be doing music. But I needed to step back and take a break. And the more I talk to other musicians, the more I realize they do the same thing.” It’s also been a season of spending more time with family and investing in some old friendships, too. Looking back, music has always been a passion.
Her mom once told her she was singing before she was talking. She started garnering serious attention at 12 years of age, when she landed first prize in a talent show with her mom. Boulton later won a songwriting contest at 14. That led into being selected to play for Showcase ‘98 in Edmonton. “I’m just making lemonade,” she adds of living the musician’s life in tough economic times as well. “All those things that I’ve wanted to do I’m doing. It feels really good. And it’s only going to make me stronger so that when I do get back into the writing process - I’ll have a lot to say.”
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Lacombe’s Jo-Jo O’ & the Woods mark EP release BY KALISHA MENDONSA Express staff
Lacombe-grown duo Jo-Jo O’ & the Woods are celebrating the release of their latest EP. The duo, made up of Jo-Jo O’Donoghue and Rylan Woods, have been working hard and are incredibly happy to be releasing their EP Old Friends and Lost Souls. A recent event marking the occasion was held in Red Deer which also featured special guests The Velvet Cupcakes & the Stud Muffins. As well, a burlesque troupe was set to hit the stage during the variety event and even a comedy show was scheduled to be onhand to kick the night off. “This album is a lot more rock and roll,� said O’Donaghue. �Our last EP was written with the intention of being played acoustically. We knew it would only by Rylan and myself touring and we knew it’s almost impossible to produce a big rock and roll sound with two people,� she said. “We wrote songs that would translate well acoustically, but this next album and the EP has been written for a full band. The full album will be a much bigger sound, and I’m really excited about it. This is more ‘us’.� In Red Deer, O’Donoghue’s powerhouse voice was accompanied by Woods’ talented guitar playing skills, and the two was joined by Kurtis Cockerill, an Edmonton-based musician on bass and Lacombe local Nich Davies on drums, with help on various additional instruments. This is the same line-up of musicians who came together on the EP and who will continue to build the sound of the new full-length album. Over the past few months, O’Donoghue and Woods have been working to finalize their upcoming full-length debut album. O’Donoghue says the album is going to be able to show off a “more authentic� version of their music and their musical vision.
POWERFUL - Lacombe locals Rylan Woods, left and Jo-Jo O’Donoghue continue their creative journey as they celebrate the release of their anticipated EP, Old Friends & Lost Souls. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express “We had tons of songs written before we left, and the EP is a selection of older songs but the fulllength album will be all new music, a lot of which was written in Ireland,� O’Donaghue explained. “All of this music was really written over the last year and has been worked on for the past few months.� While in Ireland, the duo was mostly based out of Dublin, where they scored a residency at a pub
called Darkey Kelly’s. According to O’Donoghue, it is the number one pub advertised on sites such as TripAdvisor, nestled in the heart of medieval Dublin. “We usually kind of keep to ourselves so it was a great experience to be part of the musical community in Ireland. It’s so musical and empowering and wonderful over there,� O’Donoghue said, reflecting on their days spent across the ocean.
“It was amazing to be part of the local singer/ songwriter scene there.� The duo was also brought into the Dublin Musician and Songwriter’s Collective, an experience to not be forgotten any time soon. Currently, O’Donoghue and Woods are back in their Lacombe home, working diligently on the recording and production of their new album. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com
First Nations-themed colouring book released BY JOSEPH HO Express staff
ists and elders and then I’ll give them part of the proceeds.� Frost’s vision has materialized Calgary’s Diana Frost said she into Colouring It Forward, which always wanted to do something includes artwork from two to improve First Nations com- Blackfoot artists: Kalum Teke munities. As a water and waste- Dan and Red Deer’s Ryan Jason water engineer, Frost thought Allen Willert. The book also she’d be replicating some of the includes snippets of traditional projects she teachings from ▞ worked on in Elder Camille the Caribbean, “A LOT OF PARENTS Pablo Russell. like building Her goal is to HAVE COME UP TO household create a gathME AND SAID THAT treatment techering place for THEY REALLY LIKE nology. reconciliation THIS BECAUSE THEY while supportBut Frost didn’t have the ing Indigenous CAN DO IT WITH contacts to do artists. THEIR CHILDREN. IT’S that so another Frost, an SOMETHING LIGHT idea came to Algonquin AND FUN.� her. Metis woman, “It was simestimates that Diana Frost mering in the about 2,500 back of my ▴ copies have sold mind and then this year. The I woke up in the morning, I book hit No. 2 on the Calgary turned to my husband, and I Herald’s bestseller list. said, ‘I know what I’m going to “A lot of parents have come up do for my people’,� said Frost. to me and said that they really “I’m going to do a colouring like this because they can do it book with a First Nations theme. with their children. It’s someIt’s going to be a series, I’m going thing light and fun,� she said. to work with First Nations artThe book serves as an entry
point for many non-Indigenous people to learn about First Nations culture. Book signings and artisans’ markets present opportunities for the artists to chat up those who stop by. “I feel very honoured to be a part of this. It gives me an opportunity to represent my culture, to be a spokesperson for my culture,� Willert said. “Not just that, but to share my art and culture with non-Indigenous people because it helps enlighten and build better relationships. “This is a nice introduction to a positive aspect of what our culture is.� A piece of First Nations wisdom is conveyed through one
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of Willert’s pieces, of a buffalo’s face set against the sun. The excerpt on the facing page reads, “The Buffalo is the only animal that faces the storm. As First Nations, we follow the example of the Buffalo and we face the storms.� The lesson, according to Willert: “No matter how bad the storm is, the buffalo will always run towards the storm instead of away from the storm. Always face your problems. Never run away from them, take them on.� Looking ahead, Frost is planning books showcasing the Northern Dene, Sioux, Tsuu T’ina and Algonquin cultures. joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com
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Just a hop, skip, and a jump to better shape Here’s what you need to know about plyometrics. Not intended for beginners, plyometric exercises are designed for seasoned athletes or intermediate fitness folks who want to improve their performance. Play tennis and want to pivot from side to side faster? Play football and want higher, faster explosive movements? Or want to improve overall explosiveness in your strength training? Then you can benefit from plyometric activities. Called ‘plyo’ for short, plyometrics are also known as ‘jump training’ because of the many hops, skips, and jumps that make up a workout. Wonder what a plyo workout entails and how it works? Keep reading. The Plyo theory - studies show plyometric training improves an athlete’s performance, explosive power, balance and body control. So how does jumping achieve these goals? Isn’t just practice, practice and more practice of your
skill all you need? When you land on the ground from a jump, your muscles stretch. Plyometric exercises teach you how to stretch your muscles before you contract them when you land from a jump. Repeatedly stretching and contracting your muscles is a sure-fire way to get them in shape fast. It sounds strange, but the skills you learn doing plyometrics require muscle groups to coordinate so your whole body is involved in moving more quickly and aggressively. Fitness gains - a plyometric workout is high-intensity and high-impact. Unlike your usual strength-training routine, plyometric exercises are quick and require explosive movements. While you’ll get a whole-body workout, most of the movements target your legs and glutes. Your core, arms and back muscles are used, just not pushed to their limits like your lower-body muscles. You’ll no doubt gain flexibility and strength
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by the continual contraction and stretching of muscles. And while plyometrics isn’t considered cardio exercise, it definitely works your heart. With a name like ‘jump training’ you can guess what’s involved in a plyo workout - jumping, and lots of it. You may do jump squats, one-leg hops, jump over hurdles or cones, or jump up onto a step. Other examples of jumps include depth jumps, rebounding jumps, vertical jumps, ski jumps, tuck jumps and split jumps. You get the point. The speed and height of certain jumps can be measured and recorded to track progress. A few of the more popular plyo exercises include the front box jump, lateral jump and broad jump. The front box jump is useful for increasing your vertical jump height by strengthening your glutes and quads. The lateral box jump is effective at improving your lateral, side-to-side jump distance and speed. Broad jumps will get your legs strong in no time. Want quick feet, strong ankles and powerful calf muscles? Try weighted lateral jumps.
Remember, plyometrics isn’t for beginners or pregnant women or those with painful joints, weak bones, or nerve conditions. Anyone with health conditions should get a doctor’s approval before starting a new exercise program. When getting started, find an experienced trainer (if you already have a trainer, ask them about plyo training in advance) who can teach you the fundamentals of plyometrics, and then start slow. Because of the intensity of a plyometric workout, it’s not meant to be done every day. Your muscles need time to recover after a strenuous workout, so give yourself at least one day off between sessions. Professional athletes often focus on plyos during the off-season months of practice, but will incorporate plyometric exercises during in-season training workouts as well. It’s a different and fun way to gain muscle, strength and agility. Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.
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If my children wanted to play a sport Kahn explains that laser therapy utithat involved head contact, would I be lizes superluminous and laser diodes to irradiate traumatized tissue with concerned? You bet I would. And I’d encourage photons. them to think twice about These particles of energy their decision. But concusare absorbed by mitochonsions can also occur after a Dr. Gifford dria, the power plants withcar accident and in unusual in the human cell. circumstances. This triggers a cascade To date, taking time off to of complex physiological smell the roses for months reactions which result in a return to normal cell struchas been the usual medical treatment. Now, a study ture and function. It also enhances the immune system. shows that Low Intensity Studies at Johns Hopkins Laser Therapy (LILT), is producing amazing results. University report that it To learn more about this does not just take a hockey procedure I interviewed Dr. blow to trigger a concussion. Fred Kahn, an international authority For instance, in the U.S., there are annually 1.7 million concussions reported on LILT in Toronto. Kahn’s clinic has been using LILT for and 75% are mild. years to treat arthritis, sport injuries, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control wounds and dermatological diseases. and Prevention also report a disturbing This year he will also treat 500 cases trend. of acute and chronic concussion with The number of cases of concussion a greater than 90% improvement rate! in older people is increasing as they
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The noise could be heard two offices away, and she had not been able to work for four years. She suffered from short and long term memory loss, chronic fatigue, found it difficult to find the right words, could not concentrate and had fuzzy vision. And a variety of ante-depressants had caused more depression! This case is particularly interesting because all of the doctors who initially saw her diagnosed a severe sprain of the neck. None considered the diagnosis might be concussion. Kahn’s treatment consisted of LILT twice a week. After eight weeks the majority of symptoms had disappeared. With her recovery 85% complete, she can return to work within the year. In another situation, a medical secretary fell down a flight of stairs causing a fractured skull and brain hemorrhage. She remained unconscious for eight hours. Fortunately, she was sent home from hospital after seven days along
with an ample supply of Percocet. But the painkiller did not help her. In addition, she lost her sense of taste and smell, developed vertigo, bouts of nausea and depression. After 10 treatments of Kahn’s LILT, the patient showed 90% improvement. Three weeks later she returned to work. Hockey star Sydney Crosby would tell you that, in the past, concussion has required long periods of rest in hopes that the brain will recover. But, “Smelling the roses,” is time-consuming, frustrating and does not quickly relieve symptoms. So LILT now offers a new exciting therapy. But new medical treatments are not easily accepted. As one wise sage once remarked, “All truth passes through several stages. First, it is ridiculed, then violently opposed and finally it’s accepted as being self-evident.” For more information, check online at www.docgiff.com. For comments, email info@docgiff.com.
Parker Thompson speaks about distracted driving BY JOSEPH HO Express staff
Between shots fired into the crowd from his T-shirt cannon, 18-year-old race car driver Parker Thompson had a serious message for more than 1,500 Lindsay Thurber students who gathered in the school gym last Tuesday: focus on the road. In addition to competing for Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing, Thompson is a crusader against distracted driving. His campaign, founded in partnership with the photo enforcement company Global Traffic Group, is called Drive to Stay Alive, now in its third year. Already, the Red Deer native and Notre Dame graduate has spoken at hundreds of schools. Whether it’s talking and texting, eating or reading, driving distracted is always dangerous,
he tells them. One of the many stats Thompson dropped into his presentation was that drivers are 23 times as likely to get into a collision while texting behind the wheel. “You can spend your entire life working toward your dream and you can throw it away in five seconds,” he said. Thompson also played a few videos. One from crash tests conducted on some of 2014’s top safety-rated cars, another of distracted drivers veering into oncoming lanes and sometimes off the road completely. Finally, a short documentary on the Field family from London, Ont., whose 17-year-old son Josh was killed in a crash in 2009. Thompson said he takes students on an “emotional roller-coaster,” but also tries to keep parts of his speeches fun,
with giveaways and a couple volleys of T-shirts. “As a high school student myself, I sat through a lot of boring presentations that you don’t really take anything away from. You never remember them,” Thompson said. “I hope this one does have an impact.” What also helps, he believes, is being in the same demographic of his audiences. “They’re the same age, I can relate to them perfectly. I’m not lecturing to them. I’m just talking to them as another 18-year-old,” he said. Drive to Stay Alive began after some of Thompson’s friends started getting into crashes. “I had a family friend get involved in a really bad one,” he said. “That’s what made me make the (decision) to get onboard and put something together.”
Online healthcare discussions Alberta Health Services (AHS), in partnership with Alberta Health, is initiating conversations across Central and Calgary Zones to look at the delivery of health services in 2031 and beyond. A public blog on AHS’ web site invites all community members across both zones to share their perspectives and participate in conversations about how healthcare could be structured in 15 years. The blog site builds upon in-person meetings that have taken place across both zones through late November and early December. These included visioning sessions, smaller group workshops and meetings that involved community members (including individuals typically under-represented in formal engagement activities), health partners and stakeholders. They were asked to examine ways to co-design and co-deliver a sustainable, quality health system
that promotes healthy communities and provides appropriate access to services, programs and facilities across Alberta. Projections of health service delivery in 15 years show an increase in older demographics and more chronic health conditions. Opportunities for community member input will continue throughout the year-long planning process. The feedback and ideas will contribute to informing a high-level health system strategy proposal, which will be further developed in 2017. AHS is currently focusing long-range planning efforts on Central and Calgary Zones. For more information on how to be involved, email contactcommunity.engagement@ahs.ca or join the conversation at www.ahs.ca/longrangeplanning. -Weber
Some might find it ironic that Thompson feels safer speeding 260 km/h on the track than he does driving on city streets. He said that’s because city drivers must consider all kinds of different lights, roadways and signs; in a race, there’s only a green and checkered flag. As well, race cars embody millions of dollars worth of engineering invested into making them safe. But most importantly, it’s the drivers themselves, who respect each other, and what they’re doing. “We know we’re driving cars that are going extremely fast so we don’t make silly decisions. We’re all focused, we’re all paying attention, we all want to win the race. If you want to win the race, first you must finish,” he said. joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com
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LOOKING BACK - From left, Evan Polei of the Red Deer Rebels fired the game winning goal past Jordan Papirny of the Brandon Wheat Kings in overtime during round robin action at the MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament earlier this year. The Rebels won the game 2-1 to book a spot in the semi final. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express
Red Deer Rebels coach reflects on a memorable 2016 BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff
It was a big year for the Red Deer Rebels organization. Over the past 365 days, the team has made a deep push into the WHL post-season, hosted a Memorial Cup tournament, gone through some major roster changes and launched celebrations for their 25th anniversary season. The year 2016 flew by quickly. It’s hard to believe that it has been seven months since Red Deer hosted Canadian Hockey League fans from all over the country for the MasterCard Memorial Cup. Seven months since Conner Bleackley and Evan Polei ended the Brandon Wheat Kings’ Memorial Cup tournament and avenged the Rebels’ early exit from the WHL playoffs with a single, beautiful shot in overtime, much to the delight of more than 7,000 screaming fans. Seven months since Matthew Tkachuk put a dramatic end to the tournament with his toe-drag overtime winner in the Memorial Cup Final, made more incredible by the fact that he scored the goal, and another earlier in the game, while playing on a sprained ankle.
“Leading up to that Memorial Cup, and then the Memorial Cup taking place turned out to be a pretty amazing event, both on and off the ice. You have to credit a lot of different people that were involved in helping us host it. The hockey was fantastic in it,” said Rebels owner, head coach and GM Brent Sutter of the tournament, adding that being able to host the CHL’s flagship event was “very special,” he said. Sutter said he wanted to thank everyone who had a hand in making the event possible, from tournament co-chairs Merrick Sutter and Ron LaRiviere, all of the different committees and their chair people and all of the volunteers. “I thought it went really, really over and beyond. When we were first awarded it we had a vision where we wanted it to be the best ever and I think that after it was all done I have to give credit to all the fans, all the sponsors, everybody that was involved in it. It was great for our City and great for Central Alberta in a tough time.” The tournament, he said, gave Red Deerians something to celebrate despite the dire economic straights in Alberta. “It was a 10 days where people could actually get out and enjoy themselves and celebrate and
have a fun time.” After wrapping up the tournament, which over 10 days brought thousands of people to the City, Brent and the rest of the Rebels’ coaching staff didn’t get much of a chance to rest. You see, they had to think about filling some big shoes following the Memorial Cup season with veterans such as Jake DeBrusk, Haydn Fleury and Conner Bleackley moving on in their hockey careers. Just four months later, it was time to hit the ice for training camp with a very different and much younger-looking team. On top of that, the organization launched into their 25th anniversary season. Brent, who took over the team in 1999, said the past 17 years have been quite a ride. “Purchasing the team in 1999, 17 years certainly flew by quick. There’s certainly been some good times and some times that haven’t been as good as you’d like. But that’s part of Junior hockey. You’re going to have peaks and valleys,” he said, adding that over the past 25 years the outpouring of support from the fans in Red Deer has been incredible. “I think (Red Deer) Mayor Tara Veer said it correctly, she said, ‘The Red Deer Rebels are our team and it’s like having our own pro team in Red
Deer’,” he said, quoting Mayor Veer’s speech at the opening ceremonies of the Memorial Cup. “Even though it’s not professional hockey, it’s amateur hockey, these players mean a lot to this community.” This season has been an up and down one for the Rebels. At the time of writing, they are in third place in the Central Division with a 16-14-6 record, three points behind the Lethbridge Hurricanes for the second place seed and two points ahead of the fourth-place Calgary Hitmen. “Coming out of Mem Cup, we knew there was going to be a lot of changes. We certainly have had some ups and downs in the first half. But we’re an above .500 team and that’s what we we’re looking for in the first half of the season,” he said of the first half of the 2016-17 season. He added that it’s been good to see a lot of the younger players grow and develop through the first 36 games. Now the trick will be to take the next step in the second half. “We have some players that are trying to get their game to the level that we need them to be at and where they should be at and that includes veterans, too. All in all I think we’re seeing progress.” zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
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Queens hockey player Emily Swier surges ahead BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff
Red Deer College Queens hockey player Emily Swier has been on fire the past couple of months. After a slow start to the 2016-17 ACAC Women’s Hockey season, the fourth-year Management student had scored 10 points in her last six games heading into the Christmas break, including the game-winning goal in a crucial contest against the NAIT Ooks in late November, which vaulted the team into first place in the ACAC. “It was a good month, I think, for the whole team. We all kind of started picking it up. I know I was a little bit dry to start the season from what I normally am. So November has kind of clicked for all of us,” said Swier, who was named RDC’s Female Athlete of the Week for the week of Dec. 5th. It wasn’t an easy start to the year for Swier, who won the RDC Female Athlete of the Year award last season after scoring 12 goals and 25 points to lead the Queens hockey team to an ACAC Conference Championship. The dynamic forward tallied just two assists through the first nine games of the season before catching fire in November. “I didn’t really have a fast start in
terms of contributing the way I normally do in terms of points. But that’s the nice thing about our team this year. We’ve got so much depth in terms of putting the puck in the net,” she said. In fact, at the time of writing, the top three scorers in the ACAC are Queens players, with Ashley Graf leading the league with 15 points and Swier and teammate Jade Petrie following close behind with 12 points each. This has been an interesting year for the Queens hockey team. After the Red Deer Arena closed down at the end of last year, the team moved to the ENMAX Centrium. Swier said the transition from the familiar routines at the Arena to the very regimented schedule at the Centrium has been a tough transition for the team. “It was a big transition for us and I think that maybe showed a little bit on the ice. But we’re getting things together now. We’re getting comfortable and the team’s meshing.” That shows on the ice, too, as the team has put together a 9-3-2 record in regular season play. “There’s a lot of vets on this team. I feel like it’s a lot of vets and then a lot of brand new girls. So it’s been good. There’s never a time where a leadership position’s not filled. There’s been
SCORER - Emily Swier of the RDC Queens hockey team posed for a photo in her team’s new dressing room at the Enmax Centrium in Red Deer. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express lots of girls who are stepping up who are fourth or fifth years,” Swier said of the team. On top of playing for the Queens, Swier is also participating as an active committee member with Take Some Time, a project that RDC will be launching in February that is related to
mental health and stress management. “I know a lot of people who are impacted by mental health and have those struggles and I know a lot of athletes do. I just think everyone’s impacted by it in some way and I think that everyone deals with a certain level of stress at some point in their lives and it’s a good
thing to think about, remember and try to improve on ways that you can take some time to try and de-stress.” Swier and the RDC Queens hockey team will be back in action on Jan. 5th when they take on the SAIT Trojans at the Centrium. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
Hockey fans settle in for World Junior Championships Christmastime has come and gone. For most people, the end of the Christmas season is a time to take down the tree, put away the lights and buy a gym membership that will be used once between now and next December. For hockey fans, on the other hand, the days and weeks following the Christmas season are time to put on a Team Canada jersey and settle back into a recliner (or bar stool, I’m not judging) to watch the World Junior Championships. The IIHF’s annual U20 Championship tournament is probably one of my favourite hockey-related events of the year because of its universal appeal to all kinds of hockey fans. It is an international tournament — much like the Olympics or the NHL’s World Moneygrab (sorry Gary. I mean Cup) of Hockey — which allows fans to unite and cheer on their country. It is also one of only a handful of events which allows the stars of tomorrow to showcase their skills to a large, mainstream audience. The only other things that really give them that opportunity are the CHL Prospects Game, the Memorial Cup tournament and, to some extent, the Subway Super Series.
This is something you appreciate a lot more if, like the majority of hockey fans in larger markets like Calgary or Edmonton, you don’t closely follow major junior hockey. But after spending a season covering the Red Deer Rebels, I’ve come to appreciate another reason the WJC is so much fun - because it completely flips the established dynamic in the WHL on its head for a couple of weeks. You see, despite the fact that the WJC draws players from teams all over world, including the WHL, the league doesn’t stop playing during the tournament. That means that for a period of about a week in late December to early January, many teams in the league will be without their leading scorers or starting goaltenders, which can lead to some very interesting results. For example, last season the Red Deer Rebels hosted the Brandon Wheat Kings for a regular season game during last year’s tournament. At the time, the Wheat Kings were one of the top teams in the WHL and would eventually go on to knock the Rebels out of the playoffs on their way to winning the league championship. But for that game, none of that mattered because the Wheat Kings were missing not only
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star players Jayce Hawryluk, John Quenneville and CHL Top Defenseman Ivan Provorov due to the World Juniors; they were also without Head Coach Kelly McCrimmon. The Rebels, meanwhile, were playing with a nearly-untouched roster which included newly-acquired snipers Jake DeBrusk and Adam Helewka. What this all added up to was one of the most dominat-
ing games I have ever seen. Led by DeBrusk’s five-point night and Helewka’s four-point effort, the Rebels stomped to a 10-0 victory over the eventual WHL champions. Now, I’m not saying that the Rebels only won because of the fact that Brandon was missing those players. Far from it — they proved throughout the season, playoffs and, memorably, the Memorial
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Cup that they could keep pace with the Wheaties. But I am saying that had Brandon been at full strength, the game probably would have been a lot closer. This season, three key members of Red Deer Rebels will be making the trip out to the tournament: Michael Spacek and captain Adam Musil will suit up for Team Czech Republic while goaltender Lasse Petersen dons Denmark’s colours. Personally,
I’ll be interested to see who is going to step up to fill the gaps those players leave on the team’s roster. So while you’re taking in the WJC action from your living room or your favourite pub, don’t forget to keep an eye on what’s going on in the ‘Dub. After all, anything can happen in Junior hockey, and that’s what makes it so much fun. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
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Focus on attainable goals as 2017 begins Just like that, it’s over! Christmas came and went like a fierce chinook wind and now we are in that lull between festivities and fireworks where we reflect and swear to go on a diet as soon as Jan. 1st rolls around. You have all probably watched too many movies and Christmas specials and are lounging in a sweet glow of post holiday glory. Now what? Your turkey leftovers are almost gone and someone ate the last sliver of pumpkin pie. Gone are the days of justifying drinking Baileys and coffee at 10 a.m. Responsibility looms and we want a few more hours snuggling in our new slippers before we must face the harsh reality of a New Year and two very difficult months ahead.
For many, January and February are serious months regarding health, finances and general mood. Overspending and overindulging can have their toll in the aftermath of festive days and it can be tempting to get down on yourself and feel bad for the next few months. The horrific weather we are going to encounter doesn’t aide the forecast but, take heart and have faith – brighter days are ahead! Pick a small goal that you can start right now. Large, unobtainable resolutions can be easily broken and can cause you to feel even worse about yourself if you had great gusto at the beginning of the New Year. Break those thoughts and ambitions into smaller, manageable pieces that can be chewed on and easily digested.
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Instead of getting in shape and going to the gym three times a day, give yourself a short term goal for one month with the promise to reassess and evaluate how you feel at the end of 30 days. Make one small improvement in your home focused in the direction of spring. Plant an herb garden or start some plants in your home and stop to marvel at the beauty and transformation of life as they begin to grow. Take a closet (just one) and re-organize and discover many items you have probably forgotten about and take pride on a job well done. I saw a friend on facebook who had taken an existing picture in her home and had re-painted it and I thought that was a wonderful way to upcycle and decorate. I have used metal paint and silver finish on many items that I loved the shape of but was tired of the colour. A quick afternoon with a can of paint and you have a new decorative accessory
for your home – it is a small but mighty miracle of the least expensive kind. It doesn’t matter if you tackle a full-on project or simply rotate your mattress to celebrate the new year but at least you have picked up a cause of some kind! The moments that you spend thinking, ‘I need to get that done’ are wasted when a small project can be tackled in minutes. Free up your mind and soul by championing a small, attainable goal that can be quickly accomplished. It will be the perfect pick (you) up and will be a positive note to start off the New Year. Here’s to the happiness of 2017, bring it on and go for the attainable! Small success is still success and will encourage you to no end. Kim Wyse is a Central Alberta freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Realtor/ Ask a Designer’.
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Blue Grass Sod Farms Ltd. 39114 RR 282, Red Deer Req’s farm labourers for 2017 season (April-Nov) in Red Deer. Duties include sod farming and tree nursery. Tree nursery will involve pruning, planting and digging trees. Will train/exp an asset. Wage $12.20 hr 48 hrs weekly. Email resume to s.richardson@bg-rd.com or fax 403-342-7488 Attn: to Steve
Oilfield
800
ENVIROEX OILFIELD Rentals & Sales Ltd. is looking for a CertiÀed Picker Operator to join our team. OilÀeld experience is required as well as valid safety tickets. We offer a great beneÀt package as well as a small company atmosphere. Please fax your resume and a current driver’s abstract to 403-501-0387 or email to: p.snyder@enviroex.ca.
Oilfield
800
LOOKING for exp. pressure truck driver/operator. Must possess a valid Class 3 licence with air endorsement. Current 3 yr. commercial abstract req. Current H2S, Àrst aid, PCST and CSTS. Class 1 with low bed exp. an asset. Possible F/T employment for right applicant. Send resumes to reception@ jedcoenergy.com. Position to start Jan. 11, 2017.
Business Opportunities
870
Looking for a new career? Want to unlock your EARNING POTENTIAL? Call us now! 519-402-1373
Misc. Help
880
JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.
Employment Training
900
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiÀcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s ofÀces need certiÀed medical ofÀce & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details! 1-888-627-0297.
Advocate Opportunities CARRIERS NEEDED TO DELIVER FLYERS 2 DAYS A WEEK. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 403-314-4394 Start your career! See Help Wanted
Contractors
1100
BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550
Financial
1170
CREDIT700.CA. $750 loans - or more. No credit check - same day deposit. Toll free number 1-855-527-4368. Open 7 days from 8 am to 8 pm.
Handyman Services
1200
CARPENTER to do your work. Saunas, decks, fences. reno’s. and more! Bill 403-304-7841
Legal Services
1260
CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.
Misc. Services
1290
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabeneÀt.ca/ free-assessment REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide ClassiÀeds. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com.
Painters/ Decorators
1310
Clothing
1590
BOOTS, ladies Italian soft glove, chocolate, above knee high. 2 3/4 “ heel. Sz. 4.5. $200. 587-876-2914 LONDON Fog, 3/4 length cranberry wool coat, Sz. 10 reg. $75. 587-876-2914 MAKEUP, new LIZ ARDEN NY, 1 red croc. make up bag, 12 eye shadows, 2 blush, 1 polish, 1 lip gloss. 70 % off at $75. Great Christmas Gift. 587-876-2914
Electronics
1605
NES with 3 games, $150. 403-782-3847 SUPER NINTENDO, with 2 games. $130. 403-782-3847
EquipmentMisc.
1620
A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers. ModiÀcations in ofÀces, windows, doors, walls, as ofÀce, living work-shop, etc., 40’ Áatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
Firewood
1660
LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch. Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Garden Supplies
1680
HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1-866-873-3846. New growth guaranteed.
1760 Warehouse Space 3140
Misc. for Sale
100 VHS movies, $75 for all. 403-885-5020
WAREHOUSE or SHOP SPACE
SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
for lease Riverside Light Industrial, 4614 - 61 St., Red Deer (directly south of Windsor Plywood), 2400 sq. ft. warehouse space with 1,200 sq. ft. mezzanine 55’ x 85’ fenced compound. Chuck 403-350-1777
WOODEN shelving, $75. 403-885-5020
Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.
Grain, Feed Hay
2190 Lots For
You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you! Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
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Lots Available in Lacombe, Blackfalds, Springbrook Custom build your dream home on your lot or ours. For more info. call OfÀce - 403-343-6360 Bob - 403-505-8050
Buying or Selling your home? HEATED CANOLA buying Check out Homes for Sale Green, Heated or Springin Classifieds thrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas Classifieds...costs so little for feed. Buying damaged Saves you so much! or offgrade grain. “On TOO MUCH STUFF? Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, Let Classifieds 1-877-250-5252. help you sell it.
Condos/ Townhouses
3030
3 AND 4 BDRM. townhouse, close to school & all amenities. 6 appls., small pets welcome. 403-506-0054
Suites
3060
VANIER WOODS APTS. 2 bdrms., in suite laundry, modern & spacious, c/w 5 appls., $1260./mo + electricity, 403-443-0744
You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!
Tires, Parts Acces.
5180
15” STEEL wheel rim, $25. 403-885-5020
Vehicles Wanted To Buy
5200
FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles. 403-396-8629
LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801.
Roofing
1370
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254
Auctions
1530
NEW YEARS ‘EVE” DAY Antique Collector Auction! 11 a.m., Saturday, December 31. Unreserved! Wainwright Legion, 1030 - 2 Ave., Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com! No buyers fee!
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CAREERS
22 Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Successful Careers Start Here!
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Parkland Nursery & Landscape Services Ltd., located just east of Red Deer, is seeking to fill 12 tree nursery field worker positions for the 2017 season. These positions are full time seasonal from approximately Mar. 30th to Nov. 15th, depending on weather conditions. Duties include planting, maintaining, harvesting, loading and unloading plant material. Position is labor intensive and includes working weekends and some evenings. We will train. Wage is $12.20 per hour. Apply to admin@pnls.ca or fax 403.340.8510 Thank you in advance for your interest. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.
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Below are five phone numbers that appear inside our clients’ ads in this week’s Express (includes Special Features & Supplements) Simply match the phone number to the business, fill out the contest form and drop it off at the Express office prior to draw deadline listed. Note: Express office is closed between noon and 1pm daily. 403-347-8008 1-866-559-6759 403-346-7273 403-342-8132 403-342-0900
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Enter in person at the Red Deer Express #121, 5301 - 43 St.
WIN A $25.00 GIFT CARD TO BO’S BAR & GRILL
HOW TO PLAY:
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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.
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2310 50 Ave • Red Deer, AB
403-309-2200
DRAW DATE: JANUARY 3RD @ NOON
November Winner: Devon Beck
COMPLETE EACH GRID WITH NUMBERS FROM 1 TO 6, KEEPING IN MIND THAT: - a number can only appear once per row - a number can only appear once per column - a number can only appear once in each box of 6 squares
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ #121, 5301 - 43 St.
403-346-3356
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*We Pay the GST available on new in-stock vehicles, OAC. Rebates up to $4000 available on #G4026, 2016 Venza, OAC. 0% financing available up to 60 months, OAC, available on #G4026, 2016 Venza. 0% leasing available up to 40 months, OAC, available on #G4026, 2016 Venza. All rebates to dealer. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown, see dealer for full details.
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