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Organizers gear up for The Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser supports the ending of homelessness in Red Deer

BY MARK WEBER Express staff

Organizers of The Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event for The Mustard Seed are hoping to raise $30,000 this year for a number of initiatives to help the City’s homeless and vulnerable populations.

The Coldest Night of the Year, described as a winter walk in support of ending homelessness - takes place Feb. 25th and starts out from The Mustard Seed facility which is located at 6002 - 54th Ave. “We will be starting from The Mustard Seed and then walking across the bridge over into downtown and we will be passing by many of the other non-profits that we work with or that also work with people experiencing homelessness in Red Deer,” said Donna Vecino, events coordinator with The

Mustard Seed.

“The rest stop is at Hope Mission, so it’s also a really great collaborative event and shows all of the agencies and the supports that are in Red Deer.”

So far, 12 teams are registered for The Coldest Night of the Year - those interested in taking part are encouraged to visit the web site at www.cnoy.org/ reddeer to sign up or to find more more information about the event.

“The Coldest Night of the Year is actually a national event,” said Vecino, adding that participants are encouraged to raise their own pledges or utilize online fundraising pages as well. “It’s held in over 100 cities and supports over 130 charities all over the country.

The goal is for each person to raise $150.

“We’re hoping to have about

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100 walkers this year,” she said, adding the event is called The Coldest Night of the Year because historically, the third Saturday in February is usually just that - the coldest night of the entire year.

“It’s also what many people experiencing homelessness experience on a day to day basis,” she said. “We will also be walking by the river, so some of the route we will be taking is also the route that many of those experiencing homelessness would also take to walking between

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Vecino said organizers hope participants can gain a bit of an understanding of what homeless people typically experience.

“And can gain more of a realization of what people go through and experience in the cold and in the night.

“We can also walk with friends and family members, but many people experiencing homelessness don’t have that luxury,” she said. “We just hope this helps to open their eyes and

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Those interested in taking part can register as individuals or create a team of friends, family, coworkers or members from their church groups.

“What I really love is that it’s just people from all walks of life taking part,” she said. “The reach is just monumental and more than we could ever have expected most years. It’s really

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Red Deer College alumnus making waves in Hollywood Josh Emerson continues to explore a range of creative opportunities

BY MARK WEBER Express staff

J

osh Emerson, a Red Deer College alumnus, continues to watch his film career flourish via a steady stream of new projects.

One of his latest includes a part in the film Greater which was released last year, which chronicles the experiences of the late Brandon Burlsworth - an offensive lineman for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team from 1995 to 1998. Burlsworth was selected in the third round of the 1999 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

After attending a Colts minicamp, the coaches were impressed enough to pencil him in as the projected starter at right offensive guard.

Tragically, he was killed in a car accident in late April of 1999 - just 11 days after he signed with the Colts. He was 22.

For Emerson, his involvement with the project (he plays Burlsworth’s nemesis) was and continues to be deeply meaningful.

“I was just sitting at home and I literally got a phone call from the director,” he said of how he was introduced to Greater.

“He had gotten my contact information through someone else, and he asked if I wanted to be part of this football movie. I then remember reading it - and the story is just heart-wrenching. But at the same time, it’s very motivating for people, too.”

Burlsworth wasn’t initially expected to go far, but in the end he exceeded anyone’s expectations.

“It also shows people that they aren’t alone,” he said. “The story transcends football or even what he would do on a daily basis. The success really was in how it affected people.”

Another recent project is Magic Hour. The synopsis reads, “During a hot summer in 1990, a young man, Ray, moves into his aunt’s Venice Beach home to find his direction in life. While there, he is befriended by some local criminals, a group of five brothers that soon become his surrogate family.”

Emerson said it’s a very intriguing story and was a load of fun to do.

Meanwhile, living in La La Land has been a fascinating change of pace for the Edmonton native.

“It’s definitely a culture shock,” he explained of LA, which he has called home for nine years now.

“You get used to it, but here’s what I’ll say about LA. The average person would look at it and maybe go, ‘It’s not for me, it’s very trendy and liberal.’ But the thing about Greater Los Angeles, is that it’s so big and there are so many people - there is literally a group for everybody,” he explained.

Other projects that Emerson has been featured in run the gamut from The Comeback Season, For the Love of a Child, I Love You, Beth Cooper, Jennifer’s Body and Dawn Anna (which co— starred Debra Winger and which was based on experiences of a mother of one of the victims of the Columbine tragedy).

For Emerson, there’s really no other path to take.

He is so passionate about every aspect of filmmaking, the thought of giving up never seriously

SKY’S THE LIMIT - Josh Emerson, a Red Deer College alumnus, continues to broaden his horizons in the film industry from his base in Los Angeles. photo submitted crossed his mind. Many times when he’s not required for a particular scene, he’ll hang around the set anyways – soaking in the creative energies of the technical parts of a shoot. He said sets often take on a ‘family-like’ feel as everyone pursues the same goal. It’s one of the most attractive elements of being in the industry, he added.

As for his own start in the biz, he said he basically stumbled across it.

“I was sitting at the dinner table, and normally we were never allowed to have the TV on during dinner. This time, it just happened to be on,” he recalled.

“I remember looking at the TV and it was Oprah with Will Smith on it. There was something about Will - I couldn’t stop watching the show. I knew who he was, and remember this was 1999 - so had really started moving up. There was something about this guy,” he said, adding that watching Smith was somehow the catalyst that made him knew acting was what he was going to be doing. “This moment was just not an everyday kind of thing.”

The response? Not entirely encouraging.

“I might as well have told them I was going to be an astronaut.”

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Emerson was in Grade 12 at the time and uncertain what the future held. School hadn’t been exactly an enjoyable experience, and Emerson found himself at a low point.

Soon he headed off to Red Deer College to take the film program, and it was foundational in many ways. He also struck up a solid relationship with one of the teachers - Larry Reese - who really encouraged him to pursue his dream further by moving out to Vancouver.

“Larry is such a good man, and he was such a mentor to me. We literally became friends. And as far as the industry went, we would also do things outside of school. He would come with me the odd time on auditions to be my reader - he was a very integral part of who I am as far as film goes.”

It wasn’t long before parts in shows and movies started to roll his way.

“I was on numerous CW and network shows,” he recalled. The move to Los Angeles was about three years after that.

Since then, Emerson has landed many roles including not just those noted above, but also on shows like CSI New York and NCIS. Meanwhile, Emerson said much of the key

to convincing acting comes from simply responding.

“I think the nature of it sometimes is that we train to perform when the exact opposite is what you should be aiming for,” he said. “If you are to be mad in the scene - get mad! Don’t present to the audience that this is how you act if you are mad. Just be mad.

“Just listen and react. It sounds so simple but it’s the hardest part,” he said.

Certainly the acting world isn’t the easiest to delve into. As Emerson points out, so many long for a break but aren’t able to nab one. It clearly takes a dedication and a tenacity to just keep going through the dry those spells when jobs are few and far between. “I literally say to people if you don’t know that this is who you are with all of your heart, save yourself the time,” he said.

Even if you get your foot in the door, there’s still the audition process which can be a heartbreaker too if things don’t go your way. But the joys of landing those roles makes it all worth while.

“That chances of success are very slim. And even then, you’re still competing with successful people for those spots.”

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GETTING ACTIVE - Grade 1 student Sarah Lerouge participated in a balloon relay at Barry Wilson Elementary on Monday. That day their class kicked off the 2019 Canada Winter Games Activity Challenge, a Canada 150 Signature Project aimed to get children involved in physical activity.

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Members from the 2019 Canada Winter Games group visited Keli Chick’s Grade 1 classroom at Barrie Wilson Elementary School on Monday to launch the Canada Games Activity Challenge, a program aimed at getting children aged five to 12 moving.

The class of 18 watched a video about the Canada Games then proceeded to the gym for their first activity. It was a balloon relay, a race where students passed the inflatable over their heads and through their legs to teammates.

There will be more to come. On average, students will participate in two activities per week until June. The next one will be yoga.

“The purpose of the program is to promote activity but also to share the great impact the Canada Games is having across the country,” said Scott Robinson, CEO of the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

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More than 100 classrooms in Central Alberta have registered in the challenge, Robinson said.

Eleven classes from Barrie Wilson have done so.

“Student wellness is something we really want to promote. We really want to focus on building a healthy school community, whether that’s at school during the day or at night with home and family. We know a healthy student is probably a more successful student,” said principal Chris Good.

“It just creates a more positive school environment, a more positive school culture.”

As part of the challenge, students earn participation points that can lead to prizes.

The grand prize is a trip to the closing ceremonies for this year’s Summer Games in Winnipeg.

Children can also participate at home, tracking their activities online with an application where they build a customizable character. As they complete the challenge, they earn points that can be redeemed for virtual accessories. joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com

RCMP search for suspect Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify a suspect who fled from police on Feb. 9th after unsuccessfully attempting to fraudulently obtain a loan using stolen identification.

RCMP were called to the Cash Canada at 5405 50th Ave. shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9th in response to a report of a man attempting to get a loan using identification and other personal documentation that did not appear to belong to him.

When the suspect saw police entering the store, he fled to a waiting white Kia hatchback, which drove away heading southbound on Gaetz Avenue. RCMP initiated a traffic stop but the vehicle refused to stop for police; RCMP did not pursue the vehicle due to public safety concerns.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked ti=o 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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Officials to address hospital needs at upcoming meeting A State of the Hospital Address is set for Feb. 28th at the Baymont Inn & Suites and Conference Centre, starting at 4 p.m.

The meeting is being hosted by a group called Diagnosis Critical - Your Central Alberta Regional Hospital.

Organizers say it’s a presentation describing the lack of health care infrastructure spending that Central Alberta is receiving and the consequences that this has for health care in Central Alberta.

On the facebook page, officials with the organization point to a document (the 2016 Multi-Year Facility Infrastructure Capital Submission) they say is at the crux of the matter and shows how Central Alberta is being overlooked in terms of health care infrastructure development.

“Starting on page 29 of the document, image 33 in the album, the priorities for capital projects are outlined,” it reads. “Of the 21 projects, five have a provincial scope (most with primary infrastructure in Edmonton or Calgary), one is in Lethbridge, and the remaining projects are all in Edmonton and Calgary.

“There are no primary projects in Central Alberta. Redevelopment of the Red Deer Regional Hospital was a prioritized project in previous capital planning documents. Somehow, Central Alberta has fallen off of the list.”

Also, according to a document called ‘Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Service & Program Expansion’ dated December of 2015, the need

for more services is evident.

“The Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre plays an essential role within Alberta Health Services and to the Central Alberta population as it is the only referral site in the Central Zone which provides a full spectrum of surgical specialties, internal medicine specialists as well as advanced diagnostics, obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology, NICU/ICU and emergency care. “(The hospital) is the fourth busiest incoming referral site and the fourth busiest surgical service site in the province. Over the next 20 years, services are projected to change considerably, growing in number and complexity as the population grows and ages, and as industry in Central Alberta continues to develop.

“The Central zone population is (als0) expected to significantly increase within the next 20 years from the current 470,000 to 480,000 in 2035, with biggest growth in the 65+ cohorts.”

The document also reports a number of areas within the hospital that at the time of the report were operating either at or beyond capacity within the Central Zone. These included emergency services, cardiac science services, clinical support services and maternal child services among others.

For more information, find them on facebook at ‘Diagnosis Critical - Your Central Alberta Regional Hospital’.

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opinion Trudeau and Trump meet face to face The highly-anticipated meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump took place on Monday. It was their first official meeting and it took place in Washington under the watchful eye of thousands.

According to a joint statement between the two, the leaders, “Affirmed their longstanding commitment to close cooperation in addressing both the challenges facing our two countries and problems around the world.

“No two countries share deeper or broader relations than Canada and the United States. We are bound together by our history, our values, our economy, our environment, and our resolve to improve the lives of our citizens. Our close relationship and ongoing collaboration allow us to successfully meet any challenges we may face over the coming years, and to build a prosperous future for the people of both countries.”

However, there are stark differences between Trudeau and Trump on important issues. One such issue being the topic of immigration. Trump has made it no secret that he wants to clamp down on immigrants coming from specific countries, while Trudeau is willing to welcome them with open arms - something that was noted during Monday’s press conference by reporters.

“One of the things that we spoke about was the fact that security and immigration need to work very well together, certainly Canada has emphasized security as we look to improving our immigration system and remaining true to the values that we have and we had a very strong and fruitful discussion on exactly that. There is plenty that we can draw on each other from as we move forward with a very similar goal to create free open societies that keep our citizens safe,” said Trudeau.

Trump said although discussions with Trudeau have just begun, “We are going to have a great relationship with Canada, maybe good or better hopefully then ever before. We have some wonderful ideas on immigration and some very strong and tough ideas on the tremendous problem that we have with terrorism and I think when we put them all together very, very quickly we will see some very, very obvious results.”

The relationship between the two will be interesting to watch as it develops. Two very different leaders with very different views, opinions and approaches on issues. Of course this could work to both countries’ advantages - it wouldn’t necessarily be a good thing that Trudeau and Trump agree on everything either.

Only time will tell as we watch this political landscape unfold.

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Resolving your inner conflict and getting off the couch Choosing new paths in life, and finding the confidence comes to the activity you’re avoiding. Once you have that to stay on those paths, is all a matter of programming. awareness, you have 50% of the problem licked. Then We all promise ourselves we’ll take action in areas of you can develop some counter measures for altering it. life, yet fail to find the inner resolve to follow through.

Here’s one strategy that may help: The inner conflict can carry on for years, undermining First, identify the fear that’s driving your belief story. our resourcefulness and confidence in getting new beFor example: If I submit my name for the project, they haviours to stick. may not choose me.

We want to gain control over our procrastination – to What happens if you’re not chosen? Will someone work out, for example, or just improve our shoot you?

Nope. daily performance. And yet the desire never Faith So the reality is you don’t want to face the seems to be quite enough to implement real focused change.

Wood difficult emotions that come with missing the When we’re struggling to mute the voice that opportunity – the disappointment and possible tells us it can’t be done, we give up too easily embarrassment.

Nothing ventured nothing gained. or we feel like we can’t shake off mistakes, we’re actually nurturing fear. And that fear is Second, develop an antidote to the belief undermining your good intentions. statement that you’re not good enough to We’re never going to be productive when compete.

What if you could become okay with your we’re in this head space. emotions of competing but not securing the Our brains are designed to operate from two positions simultaneously: spot? Start by asking what the worst is that could happen?

• The conscious mind – the part of your brain that Next, get comfortable with a new belief statement that analyzes, chooses and decides how you want to live, or encourages you to take the leap anyway. Intentionally do the thing that you’re thinking of doing. push that new idea deep into the subconscious mind.

• The subconscious mind – the part of your brain that “Losing is not the end. I haven’t mastered the pitch … delivers automatic processes, based on your deep-rooted yet!” Or, “My life is much more meaningful than this beliefs. one event.”

When I was struggling as a young parent with guilt, The subconscious mind always wins when there’s a conflict between the two parts. You might consciously doubt and uncertainty, I’d remind myself every night decide to go after your dream, but your programming that “today was another opportunity to learn and I’ll says, “I’m not ready, or I’m not good enough.” Guess start again tomorrow.”

These types of neutralizing statements invite the subwhat happens? Instead of taking positive action, your body hesitates. Your subconscious mind operates like a conscious mind to begin to build a bridge between the police officer in the background, enforcing the beliefs intention and the behaviours. When you argue with a that you planted deep in there, over time and with con- belief, it defends itself. When you acknowledge it and stant repetition. choose to think something else, it loses its hold on you.

Like everything else in life, you will need to repeat the No wonder you find yourself playing Candy Crush rather than doing what needs to get done to move ahead. new belief statement frequently. Every time you catch So what can you do about this problem? yourself thinking an old, deep-rooted belief pattern, All lasting change has to happen at the belief level in the imagine you have the power to update the outdated subconscious mind if you’re going to behave differently programming. and obtain lasting results. You must clear out that doubt Conflict Coach Faith Wood is a novelist and professional and worry – and arguing with yourself about the validity speaker who focuses on helping groups and individuals of the belief statement isn’t going to help you one little bit. navigate conflict, shift perceptions and improve commuStart by asking what you’re most afraid of when it nications. Her column is distributed through Troy Media.

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New schools taking shape in Red Deer

BY JOSEPH HO Express staff

The tender for construction of the new West Park Middle School went out this week, according to Red Deer Public Schools Associate Superintendent Della Ruston.

Ruston said they expect the tender to last four weeks.

The district is currently awaiting the City of Red Deer to approve its development permit application. Ruston said nearby residents had been notified and feedback taken until the end of January.

The current West Park Middle School opened in 1968 and will be torn down once the new school opens in 2019, Ruston said.

Alberta Education requires its buildings to

be certified with a silver rating under LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), she said. However with the new school, they are building to the gold standard, she added.

Also, the school, with a capacity for 500 students in Grades 6-8, will be included in a provincial solar energy program.

“So we’ll be receiving some funding to incorporate some solar technology in the school.

We plan to put solar chimneys on the building, which is quite unique in Alberta. We’re looking to do things as efficiently and effectively as possible and creating really good learning opportunities for the students,” Ruston said.

Ruston said students had the chance to sit on their design committee, working with the architect and sharing ideas.

“West Park will be a very innovative learning space. Lots of modern technology, lots of glazing in the building so students will be able to see how the mechanical systems work, how the elevator in the building works,” she said.

Ruston said another one of Red Deer Public’s new schools, Don Campbell Elementary, will be an exciting place to be.

Construction for the Kindergarten to Grade 5 school, located in Inglewood, is ahead of schedule, with the division expecting to take possession in April. At that point, they’ll start moving in ahead of the fall opening.

There will be plenty of collaborative areas, including break out spaces, two outdoor classrooms, garage doors between classrooms and shared space with the City of Red Deer, Ruston said.

The middle of the school will include a music room and performance area.

It will also be visually appealing.

“We have lots of exciting colours based on the spectrum of light,” Ruston said. “It will be a really fun, exciting place to be, very student-friendly. I think it really does reflect current pedagogy where there’s lots of collaboration.”

Over at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, the construction crew is testing the heating and ventilation systems for the new St. Joseph High School, set to open in September, according to Communications Coordinator Haleigh Packer.

She adds furniture is arriving this week, with fencing storage units and job site offices starting to be removed. joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com

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Politicians discuss merging conservatives into a single voice

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Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr said that local meetings held recently are a way to gauge how the public feels about several current issues, including a possible merger with the Conservatives.

“This is a complicated process moving forward,” he said, adding there some key things to consider in regards to the province’s conservative movement working to find a common voice.

“For some people, that strictly means merging parties. For other people, it means we go through a more organic process where individuals eventually migrate to a message and the leader and the vote coalesces in and of itself around one of those parties,” he said. “It could be either one of those versions - or multiple things in between.

“I think that generally, politics in Alberta is more fractured and more conflicted now maybe then it’s been in the past - I think that’s a fair statement about much of the western world quite honestly,” he said, adding there is a need for people in general to find a common ground somehow. “Ideally, that’s what I’d like to see happen. But a big conversation has to happen to get there,” he said.

Meanwhile, Orr said he has heard a wide variety of opinions and thoughts from constituents across the riding in connection to the idea of merging the two parties.

“There are definitely some folk who feel that they do not want the NDP in the next election no matter what - and they are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure or to guarantee that doesn’t happen. There are a number of others though who you could say are a little bit more purist politically in the sense that they don’t necessarily want to do just anything.

“They want to have the opportunity to reset the button on the conservative movement in

SPEAKING OUT - Wildrose Leader Brian Jean addresses the audience during a public meeting at the Lacombe Memorial Centre last week.

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our province, and maybe resolve what the deep philosophical and structural issues are that led to the demise of the past PC era.”

Wildrose Party leader Brian Jean also weighed in on the topic during a recent town hall meeting in Lacombe, part of a series of three events that took place in Blackfalds, Lacombe and Ponoka.

“I need to set the record straight: I have been for unity always. I be-

lieve consolidated conservatives will be best - we are stronger together.

We have stronger decision-making when we reflect the views of everyone,” Jean said, as he addressed the crowd at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

“I believe in consolidated movement, if and only if, we can do so in a way that maintains our Wildrose principals and grassroots way of doing things.”

Jean said that he believes the two parties could be brought together using the legal framework and foundation of the Wildrose party. He said he believes people know, ‘Wildrose is a vehicle that gives membership power’.

He also said that he believes the parties could be unified before the next election, and that he hopes Albertans will step up to provide feedback on the issue so that the two

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A story of rum running in our province Yesterday, Feb. 14th, was the 88th anniversary of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre. That gruesome event has become an iconic image of the incredible criminality and violence which followed the Prohibition of the sale and consumption of alcohol across North America.

The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre took place in 1929 in Chicago.

The seven victims were members of the north side gang headed by Bugs Moran. The gunmen were believed to be connected with the infamous Al Capone. However, as is often the case with gang warfare, very little was actually ever proven.

Alberta joined in the implementation of Prohibition in 1916. As time went on, the illicit sale of alcohol became an increasing problem. However, Alberta never experienced the growth of organized crime and violence found in the United States.

One exception occurred in the early 1920s in the Crowsnest Pass area of southwestern Alberta.

Emilio Picariello, often nicknamed the Emperor Pic, had emigrated to southeastern B.C. and then to Alberta from Sicily.

He was a shrewd businessman and entrepreneur. He had enjoyed a fair bit of success with such things as selling cigars, manufacturing ice cream and running bottle collection depots.

After the imposition of Prohibition, he saw the opportunity to make some really big money.

He was ideally located by being close to both the B.C. and Montana borders. Emperor Pic bought a hotel at Blairmore. A large underground storeroom, connected to the hotel by tunnels, allowed him to ship liquor throughout the area and into the U.S. Meanwhile, Picariello hired Carlo Sanfidele, a.k.a. Charles Lassandro, to work for him.

In 1915, Lassandro married Filumena Costanzo, who had also emigrated from Italy.

Filumena, who generally went by the name Florence, was not yet 15 years old.

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‘love story’.

Hence, Filumena spent a lot of time with Emilio and Maria Picariello, who she considered to be her adoptive parents.

There were also widespread rumours that she became involved with the eldest Picariello son, Stephano or Steve.

On Sept. 21st, 1922, the Alberta Provincial Police attempted to intercept a convoy of illegal booze being brought in from B.C. The rum runners were tipped off.

Steve Picariello raced back towards B.C. with the contraband. A.P.P. Const. Steve Lawson tried to stop him at Coleman. Lawson fired shots at the car and slightly wounded the younger Picariello.

When Emperor Pic heard the news, he was enraged.

He set off with Filumena to confront Lawson. The confrontation quickly escalated into violence. Although it was never clearly proven who had fired the shots, the unarmed Lawson was fatally wounded in front of the A.P.P. office and residence in Coleman. Lawson’s nine-year-old daughter, Pearl, was the main witness to the shooting.

A posse of A.P.P. and RCMP officers were quickly sent out.

They soon found and arrested

BOOTLEGGING TALE - The main street in Blairmore, Alberta, centre of operations for the famous rum runner and bootlegger, Emilio Picariello (Emperor Pic) and his friend, Flumena (Florence) Lassandro. Both were executed in May 1923 for the murder of Const. Steve Lawson of the Alberta Provincial Police. photo from Prairie Towns – Alberta.com Picariello, and later, Lassandro.

Both were charged with the murder of Lawson.

The preliminary hearing was held in the Opera House in Coleman as that was the only building big enough to hold the crowds of spectators. The trial was then moved to Calgary.

Filumena initially confessed to the murder.

However, she then changed

her story. She claimed that she had been trying to cover up for Picariello since women were almost never executed for capital crimes and she would therefore get a lesser punishment.

The judge ruled it did not matter who fired the fatal shots.

Both of the accused were convicted and sentenced to death.

Appeals were unsuccessful as were attempts to reduce

Lassandro’s sentence to life imprisonment.

On May 3rd, 1923, both Emilio Picariello and Filumena Lassandro were hanged at the Fort Saskatchewan penitentiary.

Filumena insisted on her innocence to the end. Her last words were, ‘I forgive you’.

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Man charged in homicide is known to police Lyndon William Grant Olsen previously arrested for two armed robberies

BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff

The man charged in the death of a 25-year-old woman has a history with police.

Lyndon William Grant Olsen, 34, was arrested on Monday and charged with manslaughter using a firearm after a 25-yearold woman died in hospital on Feb. 1st.

Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of shots having been fired in the area of a townhouse complex located near the intersection of 43rd St. and 54th Ave. at 6:13 a.m. last Wednesday.

A short time later, police received a report of a pickup truck having collided with a power pole on 42nd St. leading up to the hospital. Police have confirmed the two crime scenes

on that morning were linked to the homicide.

Officials said minutes after a report of shots fired on Feb. 1st in the area of 43rd St. and 54th Ave., RCMP located an injured woman in a vehicle near the hospital.

The woman, who has been identified as Randee Lynn Stewart, was taken to hospital where she later died of her inju-

ries.The autopsy conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Calgary on Feb. 2nd determined that her death was a homicide.

Olsen was arrested on Monday shortly after 10 a.m. in the area of 39th St. and 43rd Ave. after a minor collision between the vehicle he was a passenger in and a police vehicle.

Meanwhile, Olsen does have

a history with Red Deer police.

On Dec. 12th, 2016, RCMP issued a warrant for Olsen, a third suspect in the armed robbery at Bell Fever Lounge at 4620 50th St. on Nov. 23rd, 2015, after the investigation revealed that a third man drove the truck the suspects fled in.

During the course of the ongoing investigation, Red Deer RCMP also identified Olsen as a

suspect in an attempted armed robbery at Post Time Lounge on Nov. 23, 2015. That attempt failed, as the lounge was closed when two armed men were caught on surveillance cameras trying to enter the building.

Olsen was arrested regarding these matters on Feb. 11, 2016.

He was charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, two counts of robbery using a firearm, two counts of extortion using a firearm, disguise with intent, two counts of failing to comply with recognizance and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

LYNDON OLSEN Olsen remains in custody.

The RCMP will not be releasing any further information pertaining to the homicide investigation given that it is now before the court.

Olsen has been remanded in custody and will make his next court appearance March 3rd in Red Deer Provincial Court. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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United Way celebrates more than $2.1 million in 2016 campaign

BY JOSEPH HO Express staff

Volunteers and supporters of the United Way Central Alberta celebrated $2.1 million raised for the organization in 2016 with a Friday breakfast at the Holiday Inn and Suites.

Considering that sum was raised in the middle of a recession, it spoke to how the community recognizes how it’s even more important to give during tough times, said United Way Central Alberta CEO Robert Mitchell.

“I think it says our community is very generous. I’ve said this before.

We have a very generous community.

I think they have a big social heart,” Mitchell said.

“They realize that during these times, although it’s more difficult to raise the money, we need the funds more than ever because demand goes up from the agencies that we support.”

The money raised is slightly lower than previous years, said Mitchell, but it will still allow the charity to continue

providing the same level of service this year.

He said they will have to cut spending in some areas, but want to keep their investments in the community the same. He added money in reserves will help.

“We’ve had some good years in the past, as you guys know, so we’ve put money in reserves, invested it wisely, and we’ll use some of that money this year for sure,” he said. “That’s what reserves are for, in my opinion. You dig into them when you need to. And this is a year we will need to. And hopefully as the economy picks up in 2017, it will be a good year.”

Red Deer’s City Manager Craig Curtis was volunteer campaign cochair along with Councillor Ken Johnston.

Curtis said they knew it would be a tough year, with higher unemployment, reduced spending and economic uncertainty.

He asked the room rhetorically, how do you ask a community to keep giving

in times like these? It wasn’t as difficult as you might think, he said.

“United Way has a very loyal group of supporters who understand they are making an investment in their community, not just a donation,” Curtis said.

Not everybody could keep giving but many did. There were 2,693 donors last year.

“We made sure we didn’t ask everyone to give more. We simply asked those who could, to consider it. And they did,” he said.

The top three fundraisers were honoured during the breakfast: NOVA Chemicals, DOW/MEGlobal and Alberta Health Services.

NOVA Chemicals was the top fundraiser, contributing $747,000 or 34% of the overall campaign.

Mitchell said the United Way supports three priorities: education, income and wellness.

Some of the impact numbers presented were as follows: 994 people found jobs; 188 of them were immi-

CELEBRATION - Craig Curtis, the United Way Central Alberta’s volunteer campaign co-chair speaks at the Holiday Inn and Suites on Friday. During a breakfast at the hotel, volunteers and supporters celebrated $2.1 million that was raised in 2016. See our video at www.reddeerexpress.com.

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opment, 2,395 received crisis support and 8,342 people were allowed to live independently. joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com

Transform Your Trade provides opportunities for local entrepreneurs On Feb. 4th, Red Deer College hosted the second annual Transform Your Trade event, a Dragon’s Den-style competition for people with business ideas to enhance a trade.

The competition, which was open to local entrepreneurs, provided them with the opportunity to prepare a business plan and present it to community business leaders, all for the chance to win $5,000 toward starting a small business.

“Transform Your Trade is a fantastic program to support trades-related entrepreneurs who want to grow business activity in our region,” said Joel Gingrich, dean of School of Trades & Technologies. “The prize money awarded to help launch the business has tremendous value for a start-up company. Adding to this, though, the competitors and winner receive tremendous incremental value through the deep and insightful advice from the community business leaders who support this event.”

The foundational support for this event comes from local business leaders and philanthropists,

Jack and Joan Donald, who have sponsored the competition since it began in 2016. Their support includes the $5,000 prize, as well as business expertise and mentorship for the individual with the winning proposal. “We feel that many trades persons will eventually start and run their own businesses,” said Jack. “If we can help this process along and make it easier for even one person a year to start something new that’s progress.”

At this year’s competition, local entrepreneur Barry Hickey was the winner of Transform Your Trade, as he presented his business plan for Scent of Metal Automotive Inc. Hickey, who is a Red Seal Automotive Technician, has 17 years of experience in the industry and is looking to take his career to the next step by opening his own business. “I’m looking to provide a low-cost opportunity for local customers to have a licensed red seal mechanic for all of their maintenance needs,” he said. As this year’s winner of Transform Your Trade, Hickey will benefit from the prize money and from the on-going mentorship with local business leaders.

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Darcy Mykytyshyn, Dean of the Donald School of Business, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and events such as Transform

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Week of Feb. 15 - Feb. 22, 2017 Be a part our team by promoting diabetes awareness in our community! We are currently in urgent need of outgoing and friendly individuals to volunteer their time as Table Hosts at the 2017 Red Deer RV Show! This role will involve representing the Canadian Diabetes Association and providing guests with information on our organization as well as general information on diabetes. This event is located at the Westerner Park in Red Deer and runs from Feb. 17th – 26th . Various day and evening shifts are available within these dates, and all volunteers are asked to attend an orientation prior to the event. There are literally thousands of people who attend the RV show. So please consider working with us to take full advantage of this AMAZING opportunity for the CDA! If interested, please give the CDA a call at 403-346-4631 The Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society and holding elections and Annual General Meeting Feb. 16th, Thursday at 7 p.m. at LDS (Bower) Church 3002 – 47 Ave. Red Deer (access through North door). Guest speaker Peter Darby will be presenting “How to access birth, marriage, and death records for each province. New members and those interested always welcome. Further information, call Betty 403-347-6351.

Red Deer Garden Club will meet on Feb.16 at 7 p.m. at Kerrywood Nature Center. Guest speaker - Howard Blomgren from Landover Nursery and Greenhouses. Howard will talk on Succulents - all the details on how to grow them. We have a special event on April 27th at 7 p.m. at Red Deer College in the Margaret Parsons Theatre.

Our speaker is Kath Smyth, a horticulturist with the Calgary Horticulture Society. Topic is on Perennials Tried and True. Tickets are available at RDGC monthly meetings and Red Deer Museum.

Early bird tickets are available until March 16th at $15 after March 16th for $20. Hope to see you there. For more information, call Noreen 403-357-4071.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta

groups meet in Red Deer and Lacombe For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.

Volkssport Walkers of Central Alberta is a non-profit organization providing its members and other interested individuals with an opportunity to enjoy Volkssporting activities.

Come join us for walks in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe and surrounding areas. Events are scheduled throughout the year, you can view the Walking Alberta Event Calendar at http:// www.walkalberta.ca/. For further information contact either Connie 403-309-5589 or Sheila 587 877-7546 or email our club: vwcaclub@gmail.com. Walking for fun, fitness and friendship!

from some of the perpetrators themselves: the pimps who ensnare naïve young women into prostitution and the johns who willingly throw money at them. Make Magdalene House your charity of choice for 2017.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held at St. Leonard’s Church Hall which is located at the intersection of 44th St. and 42 Ave. on Feb. 28th from 5 - 7 p.m.

Admission is $7; for children six and under it’s free. For a family, the price is $15. Enjoy sausages, pancakes, and beverages.

Come and bring a friend.

The Canadian Mental Health Association is holding ‘Living Life to the Full’ March 1st - March 22nd (on Wednesdays). Meetings

or call 403-342-2266. Facilitator Training is a two-day course that trains individuals to facilitate support and education groups.

The Red Deer Arts Council is excited to announce the fourth year of an award for emerging artists which supports and encourages promising artists, early in their careers, while also serving to raise the Arts profile by stimulating, developing and promoting the arts in Red Deer and Red Deer County. Artists of all genres are encouraged to apply. Criteria for artists and Applications are now available from the office or can be downloaded from our web site at https://reddeerartscouncil.wordpress.com/ under the Scholarship and Awards tab.

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Yoga YARD: Yoga Alliance of Red Deer. YARD is pleased to offer ‘Breathe: Integrative Breathwork’ with Dale Joyal & Nicole Neufeld. Sat. Feb. 25th, 3 - 6 p.m. Re-establish the the ability to breathe deeply, with an open breath leading to a compassionate heart and peaceful mind. Change your Breath, Change your Life. Please register early. Full details at: www.reddeeryoga.ca . 403-5509240. info@reddeeryoga.ca.

Annual Day of Awareness on Human Trafficking runs at the Welikoklad Event Centre on Feb. 22nd starting at 6 p.m. Wine and cheese reception. Tickets are available at Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre by visiting www. blackknightinn.ca. The evening features the film TRICKED - in this film, audiences will not only hear from the victims of human trafficking and the law-enforcement officials who work to bring the perpetrators to justice, but we also here

runs from 6 - 9 p.m. at the CMHA Learning Annex - First Red Deer Place (ATB Building) 4911 - 51 St. Suite 400. For more information, email education@reddeer. cmha.ab.ca or call 403-342-2266.

Living Life to the Full is for people experiencing depression or anxiety and also benefits anyone seeking to worry less and live a happier life, starting now. Another course - The Art of Friendship - runs March 2nd to April 20th (every Thursday) from 6 - 8 p.m. in the CMHA Learning Annex as well. For more, email education@reddeer.cmha. ab.ca or call 403-342-2266. Art of Friendship is an eight-week course designed to help people who feel lonely or isolated learn and practice the skills that help people make and keep friends.

Also, a seminar called Facilitator Training runs March 9th and 10th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the CMHA Learning Annex as well.

For more information, email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is March 3rd.

The funds for this award are the result of the Legacy Fund from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Arts Awards held in June 2013 in Red Deer.

ASIST Tune-Up runs through the Canadian Mental Health Association March 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the CMHA Learning Annex in the First Red Deer Place (ATB Building). For more information, email workshops@ reddeer.cmha.ab.ca or call 403-342-2266. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Tune-Up is a half-day refresher course developed by LivingWorks Education for participants who have completed ASIST. The workshop offers participants an opportunity to review the Pathway for Assisting Life Model, discuss successes and challenges in using the model, and clarify concepts covered within the model. Tattered Teddies also runs March 16th from 12:30 - 4:30

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Tattered Teddies is an interactive half-day workshop which examines warning signs in a child and explores intervention strategies through stories and case studies.

Painting the Stars: Science , Religion and an Evolving Faith. The goal of this study series is to explore the relationship between science, particularly evolution and religion. A 20-minute video followed by guided discussion at Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton St.) for seven Thursdays during Lent 2017 beginning March 2nd from 7 to 9 p.m.

Contact church office 403-3476073 for further information.

Making a Good First Impression an exhibit currently on display at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery through to March 19th.

Using historical printmaking references, pop culture and a little bit of insanity, Patrick Bulas and Jordan Schwab look to push the boundaries of what is considered a print. Making a Good First Impression is an exhibition about printmaking, simplified.

With the advent of the printing press and the refinement of various techniques, books and printed images became available to a broader public. Printmaking started as something immediate–a cheap way to share information–but has now become a set of complicated processes.

As an art form, it can still create beautiful imagery, but it is so technically oriented, one needs to be an aficionado to truly appreciate the craft. For more details contact us at 403-3098405, email museum@reddeer. ca or head to the MAG web site, www.reddeermuseum.com.

The Spruce View and District Lions Club’s annual Horse Cutter Poker Rally (Saddle Horses Welcome) runs Feb. 19th at Double Tree Village (nine miles west of Spruce View on Hwy. 54 to RR 41 then north to the village).

Registration starts at 11 a.m. with the rally starting at 12:30 p.m. Five dollars per card, and there will be a concession as well. For more information, call Ray Stanton at 403-728-3875. It is not necessary to have a cutter to participate. Just bring a sense of fun and some warm clothes.

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Week of Feb. 15 - Feb. 22, 2017 Kick off the Family Day weekend with the Family Day Friday Dance, Feb. 17th at 6:30 p.m. at Festival Hall, 4214-58th St. Based on community dances of days gone by, the evening will feature live music with JukeBox Rock, a Bunny Hop lesson, games and fun for the whole family. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with the DJ starting at 6:30 p.m. and the live band at 7 p.m. Tickets for the Feb. 17th dance are available at the door, at Peavey Mart or online at www.countrypridedanceclub.ca. They cost $20/family/household of four; $10/adult; $5/youth; three years and under free. Friday Family Dances are presented by the Country Pride Dance Club, Red Deer Arts Council, Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, The City of Red Deer (Culture Services) and Peavey Mart. Hot dogs, pie and ice cream available for purchase in support of the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society!

Here are a list events that are happening at the Cronquist House in 2017 - on Feb. 20th, there’s a Family Day open house from noon to 4:30 p.m. with house tours, chili and a bun, hot coffee, tea and cocoa. On March 1st, a St. David’s Day Tea runs from 2 – 4 p.m. at $12 per person and on March 17th there will be a St. Patrick’s Day Tea from 2 – 4 p.m. at $12 per person as well. On April 21st, there will be a spring tea from 2 – 4 p.m. and on May 2nd, the Cronquist Tea House opens and will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday to Fridays. On May 13th, check out the Mother’s Day Tea from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Call 403-346-0055 for reservations!

Compass for the Caregiver: are you looking after a friend or family member, call CABIS and join the Caregiver Course from March 1st to April 19th.

Call Lorraine at 403-341-3463 for more information.

Wanted: fabric donations, yarn and notions for GrammaLink-Africa Fabric Sale April 22nd at Gaetz United Church. Call Gloria 403-342-6482 or Jane 403-343-1073 not later than April 11th for pick up of donations or further information.

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.

Yoga YARD: Yoga Alliance of Red Deer. Register now for our

at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion. Music by Runaway Train. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Music starts at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Mattie at 403-307-1751. Randy Hillman returns on March 25th and Lost Highway plays on April 29th.

Randy Hilman and Hot Spur play on May 27th, and Triple Nickle performs June 24th. Runaway Train performs on July 29th.

There will be an open house and Family Day event on Monday, Feb. 20th at The Hamlets at Deer Park (formerly known as Redwood Retirement). This will be our first event as the new owners of this senior residence.

Our goal for this event is to get

are $25 for 5 years and RCMP clearance. For more information, call Dave More at 403-746-3429 or Sue Banting at 403-896-7189.

Concert Series at the Golden Circle continues Feb. 25th with Mohsiz Zaman joining us. Recently awarded with ‘Male Artist of the Year for 2016’ at the Edmonton Music Awards, Mohsin Zamin is an old hand at being a newcomer. Tickets are $20 each and available at the front desk of the Golden Circle. 4620-47 A Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. For more information, please call 403-343-6074.

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper takes place at Blackfalds United Church on Feb. 28th from

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Winter Session: Classes run 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.

FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes start this month. It is not too late to come and play Tai Chi with us.

We have daytime and evening classes in Red Deer, and Innisfail, as well as evening classes in Sylvan Lake, Lacombe and Rimbey.

Check out our web site at www. taoist.org to find a time and location that works for you. FLK Taoist Tai Chi is a non-profit volunteer organization whose goal is to make the Health Benefits of Tai Chi available to all. Come and try it out with no obligation.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring flat soled indoor shoes.

Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance Feb. 18th

to know our residents, their families and friends as well as to get to know our neighbors and build a stronger connection with the community of Red Deer. The event is scheduled to run between 2 to 3:30 p.m. and is open to residents, staff, friends, family and the general public. We will offer photo booth, face painting, live music, delicious treats, coffee and tea.

For more information, contact Kim Magarvey at 403-945-2222.

Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society general meeting runs Feb. 23rd at 7 p.m., Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds.

Guest speakers - Protective Services Peace Officers Brett Miller, Lacombe County and Alissa Firmston, Red Deer County. The topic is ‘Deterring crimes of opportunity through pro-active planning for your property’. Other BARCWS Liaison in attendance will be Sylvan Lake RCMP Cst. Carlos Da Silva. BARCWS memberships

5 to 7 p.m. Come and get your fill of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Adults $8; 6-12 years $5 and under five are free. Please phone 8854780 for more information.

World Day of Prayer Service March 3rd at Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton Street at 2 p.m. Service written by the women of the Philippines.

Theme ‘Am I Being Unfair To You? Light refreshment following the service. For further information contact church office 403-347-6073.

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

RDE 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 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.

Perogie Supper runs Feb. 23rd from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish Hall (3932-46th St) in Red Deer. Everybody is welcome. Tickets will be available at the door. No advance ticket sales. Adults - $14; children - 10 years and under - $7. For more information, call 403-782-5828.

Golden Circle continues with Thursday night dances - admission is $7 per person and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-341-4672, 403-3476165 or 403-342-2875. Black Velvet perform for a Valentine’s Dance on Feb. 9th and Purt’ Near Country plays Feb. 16th.

Silver & Gold plays Feb. 23rd.

The Mohsin Zaman concert on Feb. 25th at the Golden Circle is cancelled. If you have any questions, please call 403-343-6074.

The March 2nd First Thursdays in the Snell at the Red Deer Public Library presents Ensemble Polaris, a nine-member, Toronto-based ensemble performing eclectic arrangements of folk, classical and early music on authentic instruments from multiple countries and traditions 12:15 - 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium.

Sushi & Sake Night runs March 4th at the Roy Simpson Lounge in the Golden Circle, starting at 7 p.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call Bryon at 403-343-1422. Cost is $65 per person. This is a fundraising event in support of the capital campaign fund dedicated to establishing a permanent home for the Red Deer Judo Club by its 50th anniversary in 2018.

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Red Deer RCMP have charged a Red Deer man with arson after completing an investigation into a fire at an apartment building in Riverside Meadows on Dec. 15th.

At 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 15th, Red Deer RCMP and City of Red Deer Fire Services responded to a structure fire at 5820 61st St. The building was evacuated without injury to anyone, and the fire, which was located in an apartment on the third floor, was extinguished. The RCMP investigation subsequently determined the fire to be an act of arson, and a suspect was arrested and charged on Jan. 24th.

Gary Gordon Colwill, 55, has been charged with arson – disregard for human life.

SUSPECT SOUGHT AFTER ARMED ROBBERY Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify the man who robbed the Express 24 at gunpoint shortly before 3 a.m. on Feb. 10th.

At 2:50 a.m. on Feb. 10th, a disguised male entered the Express 24 Foodmart at 7141 50th Ave., brandishing a handgun. He demanded cash and cigarettes from the clerk, which were placed in a black and orange duffle bag the suspect brought with him. The suspect fled the store and got into the passenger side of a dark blue, two-door car, possibly a Saturn.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, between 17- 21-years-old, 5’5” to 5’7” tall and about 150 – 155 lbs. He was wearing a blue

Feb. 2nd when he was flagged down by a taxi driver who reported he had just been robbed at knifepoint by a customer.

The taxi picked up two men at a gas station in Riverside Meadows at 7:45 p.m. and drove them to several destinations before one man departed the taxi; as the taxi drove southbound on Gaetz Avenue between 52nd St. and 53rd St., the remaining suspect displayed a knife, demanded cash from the driver and exited the taxi, fleeing on foot.

RCMP have obtained surveillance images of the suspect who robbed the taxi driver, and are looking for public assistance to identify him.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, 2530-years-old, and had scars on his cheeks and under his eyes. He was wearing a ball cap, a dirty black jacket over a hoodie, and blue jeans.

ROBBERY SUSPECT Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

SUSPECT ROBS TAXI DRIVER Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify a suspect who robbed a taxi driver at knifepoint the evening of Feb. 2nd, and are looking to speak to anyone who might have witnessed the incident or seen the suspect as he fled.

An RCMP officer was patrolling in the area of 50th St. and 50th Ave. shortly before 8 p.m. on

TAXI ROBBERY SUSPECT Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

MAN SENT TO HOSPITAL AFTER ALTERCATION The Blackfalds RCMP responded to a complaint of an assault at the Blackfalds Mobile Home Park in the early morning hours on February 4th.

Upon arrival a lone male was found to have multiple injuries to his face resulting in the need for further medical treatment.

At approximately 4 a.m. on Feb. 4th, an unknown person or persons entered the mobile

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home park in an unknown vehicle. It is suspected that the person or persons were trying to steal another vehicle and/or property when the victim interrupted this and was assaulted as a result.

It is unknown what was exactly used to assault the victim, but it resulted in multiple lacerations across his face.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300.

Those wishing to remain remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS), or at www.tipsubmit.com.

PEDESTRIAN ROBBED AT GUNPOINT Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify three men who robbed a man at gunpoint this morning as he walked to a bus stop.

RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at approximately 5:10 a.m. on Jan. 16th at the intersection of 59th Ave. and 68th St.; as a 26-year-old man was walking toward the bus stop on 59th Ave., a black car driving northbound on 59th Ave. stopped and two of the three occupants pointed firearms at the victim, demanding his wallet.

As the victim walked away after handing over his wallet, the two men holding guns fired several shots into the air. The victim was not injured in the robbery.

The car is described as a black four-door 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, last seen driving east on 68th St. toward Gaetz Avenue.

The driver is described as Caucasian and taller than the two passengers. He has a medium build and was wearing a black cloth ski mask with two eye holes and one mouth hole.

The front seat passenger is described as possibly Asian, between 5’4” to 5’5” tall and about 19- 21-years-old. He was wearing a black flat brim ball cap, a light grey and black zip-up hoodie with designs on it and was wielding a long-barreled firearm, possibly .22 calibre, with a black barrel.

The rear seat passenger is described as Caucasian with a medium build. He was wielding a double-barreled shotgun.

RCMP continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Red Deer Dentist Awarded U.S. Patent Announces Clinical Trial to test Anti-Cavity Program

E Ever imagine a dentist would want to pay YOU even if a single tooth got a new cavity*? That’s e e exactly what Dr. Michael Zuk is offering to a select g group of people participating in a small clinical t trial to test the long-term effectiveness of his A Anti-Cavity system. “Flossing and brushing are not e enough to stop tooth decay in people with certain c conditions like acid reflux, so this is a different a approach that could drastically reduce tooth decay i people are willing to follow the recommended if p protocols.” says Dr. Zuk, general dentist.

For details about this clinical trial* Call 403-347-8008 or visit www.NoCavityProject.com

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RCMP investigate rash of crashes of stolen, idling vehicles Red Deer RCMP are reminding the public not to leave their vehicles unlocked and running, after a thief crashed a stolen vehicle into a house last week then stole a second vehicle and crashed it into a parked car.

A minivan was stolen in the Timberstone area Feb. 7th as it was idling unattended; RCMP recovered the vehicle shortly afterward, after the thief drove it into a house on Ireland Crescent and abandoned it.

The thief then stole a U-Haul truck that was idling nearby and fled the area. RCMP recovered the U-Haul truck in the Pines neighbourhood, where the thief had abandoned it after striking a parked car. Fortunately, no one was injured in these collisions, and

the house did not appear to have sustained any significant damage.

“Most vehicle thefts are crimes of opportunity and the events of this morning bear that out,” said Cpl. Karyn Kay of the Red Deer RCMP. “When the thief crashed one stolen vehicle, he only had to look within a block to find another opportunity. And these are examples of the trail of destruction that can be wrought by someone in a stolen vehicle – they’re using them to commit crimes, they’re driving dangerously, and they’re always on the lookout for another opportunity. We’re lucky no one was injured in either crash this morning.”

A third car was stolen Feb. 7th in the Glendale area while it was left running and locked; RCMP are not able to confirm if that

theft is linked to the two earlier ones. Police further recovered a number of vehicles this morning that had been stolen out of Red Deer in the past few days.

“RCMP receive reports of stolen vehicles nearly daily in the city, and a significant number of those have been left unlocked and running,” said Kay. “Not all crime is preventable, but many of these thefts are.”

Anyone with information about any of these incidents 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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BY TODD COLIN VAUGHN Courtesy of the Sylvan Lake News

Just east of Sylvan Lake south of Hwy. 11A on RR 10 sits a quiet farm with several horses crowded around a lone wintry bail of hay.

Past the horses sits the barn which houses two young ponies who were recently given the gift of escaping the slaughter house after being adopted through Painted Pastures Rescue Horses – an operation run by Stephanie Schmidt and her mother, Laura Schmidt.

“We offer horse boarding and small-volume rescue,” Stephanie said. “The horses come from all walks of life. Some of them are owner surrendered who can’t take care of them anymore and some of them come from auction. Some of them also come out of slaughter houses.”

Horse meat, while faux pas in Alberta, is considered a delicacy in many parts of the world and Canada exports the product to suit this alternative market.

“There is a lot of export to Japan and Quebec,” Stephanie said. “We try to get as many as we can out of there.”

The passion for rescuing horses came after the family adopted a horse for Stephanie from Bear Valley Rescue. Horse rescue is an expensive operation that requires the necessary equipment and land, as well as an expertise in equine care. Stephanie estimated there are around six horse rescues in Alberta. Considering the cost, Painted Pastures does appreciate donations to help cover the costs of feed and veterinary bills.

“Any donations are appreciated, it doesn’t matter if it is just a couple dollars or larger volumes,” Laura said.

Many of the horses the rescue takes in require rehabilitation depending on their previous circumstances.

One of the horses currently at the rescue, Chance, was 500 lbs., underweight with a veterinarian suggesting euthanasia as a necessary measure. Chance is now living a full and healthy life under the Schmidts’ care.

“It’s nice the horses have a home and a job,” Stephanie said. “The reward at the end is seeing them go off to their forever home.”

She added many of the horses are ready to go to pasture and retire, however some can continue to work – including one of their rescues who now works as a trail riding horse in Lake Louise.

Since Painted Pastures is a small volume rescue – it can be difficult when the Schmidts go to rescue new horses.

“It can be very hard to say no - especially with the younger ones,” Stephanie said.

With more donations, the Schmidts could rescue and care for more horses – meaning the horses can live out happy and cared-for lives. Donation and adoption information can be found through the Painted Pastures Rescue Horses page.

“We actually put it out on facebook and we usually get quite a few donations from the public,” Stephanie said. “Other rescue groups will share our posts as well. Most places are very reliant on donations to fund the upkeep of these horses.”

If you would like to donate to Painted Pastures or you know of an animal that would be suitable for their rescue, you can contact the Schmidts through their facebook page.

Laura added that if you have other livestock in need of rescue that are not horses, they would likely be able to point you in the right direction as well.

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Lacombe Compassion Project launched through A Better World The goal of the initiative is to bring meaningful interaction and kindness to the community

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Express staff

Lacombe’s own Eric Rajah is looking to make a big impact in the community and beyond, in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary and in the name of creating a kinder world.

The Lacombe Compassion Project, launched through A Better World Canada, is a way to bring meaningful interaction and kindness to the Lacombe community. Rajah hopes this will translate into other communities as well, as people share

acts of compassion and kindness throughout the year, in honour of celebrating 150 years of Canadian history.

“I was 13 years old when my dad said that we would soon be moving to Canada. I had no idea what Canada would be like. The only thing that I remember hearing was that it was a kind, caring, and compassionate country. Fortunately, when we moved to Canada, we experienced what we had heard,” Rajah said.

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a place to live, helped me find a job -all of those things.”

These meaningful memories encouraged Rajah to participate in the Canadian 125th anniversary celebration through A Better World, and he wanted to revitalize his thankful actions for this year’s Canadian milestone birthday.

His vision for the project is to encourage citizens of Lacombe, and surrounding areas, to begin implementing small acts of kindness throughout the community. To create awareness of the movement, people are encouraged to submit their acts, with photos if possible, to create a visible demonstration of the kindness in the world.

The idea is that people will choose to demonstrate one act of compassion each month for the entire year.

The hashtag #compassion12 will also be shared on various social media platforms to help spread awareness of the project. To submit an act, people are asked to head to lacombecompassion.ca to let their actions be known.

“The way I see it, the roots of Canada are built on a foundation of kindness, caring and compassion towards others. Now that I’m older and have travelled all over the world, I see that Canada still has that image and I want to maintain that. I hope people can help maintain this culture of kindness so that it doesn’t get lost,” Rajah said.

He said in honour of the Canada 150th celebrations, he wanted to create a lasting legacy that contributed something to the people around him.

“This is an idealistic view,

SETTING AN EXAMPLE - Dena Hindley took part in the A Better World Lacombe Compassion project by joining a group of inspired citizens to scrape and shovel a walkway for a pond located behind Beardsley Ave. in Lacombe recently.

Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express but if people could be encouraged to think about others and show compassion, that would be the best gift we could give to Canada,” Rajah said.

“Of course, we can’t just make this announcement and not do anything. We’re working with leaders in our community to start acting in a way that shows compassion through simple things.”

There are many acts that have been suggested, including sending short emails of praise, giving a genuine compliment to someone, helping a friend with errands, saying hello to strangers or covering the cost of an order in a line behind you.

Rajah said the project is very meaningful to him because it is about the essential compassionate Canadian nature he had heard so much about. He said

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“The best thing we can give (during this national year of celebration) is to go back to the roots of what Canada means to so many people. The best gift we can give to Canada is transformed communities, and people acting with compassion,” said Rajah.

“In its essence, this project is about performing small actions every day that are guided by thinking of ways to make life easier for other people.”

Rajah said there are two main components to the Lacombe Compassion Project.

The first is to encourage people to get involved and build awareness of the project. He said that by presenting the project in the context of a birthday present to Canada, he hopes people will feel connected to the bigger vision and get involved.

The second major component is to provide ideas and set examples within the community for people to follow.

Two examples that Rajah gave were suggesting able-bodied people park further away from stores or services to allow for limited mobility people, elderly citizens and parents to have access to closer stalls.

He also said it would also be simple to register as a organ donor, which could help to save a life in the future.

“The only way you can inspire people is by doing. People are not inspired by talking, and I have learned that myself around the world,” Rajah said with a laugh.

“People are inspired when you walk the talk.”

Rajah said his vision for the project is for it to manifest openly in the Lacombe community, but eventually to see it grow and to influence other communities to do the same.

He added the members of his organization A Better World will be leading by example and contributing to the lacombecompassion.ca web site to help build the awareness, and back up their contributions to the project.

“This compassion project is about doing simple things in our own backyards, here in our community, so that a culture of kindness is cultivated here among each other,” Rajah said.

To get involved, check out the Lacombe Compassion project web site, share acts of compassion on social media using the hashtag #compassion12, and contact A Better World with mentions of acts of kindness and compassion in the community. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Volunteer opportunities in Central Alberta To browse approximately 120 volunteer opportunities in central Alberta, learn more about volunteering, or if your organization could use help recruiting volunteers, connect with Volunteer Central today. Visit www.VolunteerCentral.ca, email info@volunteercentral.ca or call 403-3463710.

Red Deer Public Library and Volunteer Central - join us at the RDPL downtown branch for Youth Volunteer Drop-In and earn VIP volunteer hours! Next session is Feb. 27th, 3:30-5 p.m.

The United Way of Central Alberta – we are currently looking for representatives from the community to fill volunteer roles on our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are responsible for the visionary, governance, and strategic planning aspects of our non-profit organization. For more information, please contact Laura Maurer, nominating chair, by email at laurammaurer@ gmail.com.

Waskasoo Environmental Education Society - we are looking for special event helpers to assist with outdoor games and activities, helping people with snowshoes, helping at the information table, and other tasks. If you enjoy the outdoors and meeting people, this could be a good fit!

For more information, contact Marg Harper by calling 403-346-2010 x 113, or via email at marg. harper@waskasoopark.ca.

Canadian Diabetes Association - we are looking for volunteers to host our display table at the Red Deer RV Show Feb. 17th - 26th to promote diabetes awareness. For more information, contact Jackie Morrison, 403-346-4631 or by email at jackie.morrison@diabetes.ca.

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame – we are looking for volunteers to help out at our Family Fun Day, on Monday, Feb. 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. helping with crafts or serving hot chocolate.

Contact Debbie Brigley at 403-341-8614 or at debbie@ashfm.ca.

Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre – the CASASC is seeking volunteers over the age of 18 to help with a fundraising Casino on March 26 & 27. As well as being friendly, with a professional manner, volunteers need to be able to work well in a public setting. Contact Michele Kercher at mkercher@casasc.ca for an application.

Central Alberta Film Festival Association be a part of the very first Central Alberta Film Festival & Red Carpet Gala. On Friday March 31st there will be a show of screenings of film submissions, and on April 1st is a red carpet gala with a dinner and evening of entertainment. For more information, contact Kali Stillings at 403347-2627, info@cafilmfestival.ca.

Central Alberta Refugee Effort – currently seeking volunteer community cultural educators from India, Tunisia, Ukraine, and/or Peru for Grade 3 presentations with the Public Awareness Program at C.A.R.E. The program works in schools and organizations in Red Deer and central Alberta to promote welcoming and inclusive communities, by sharing stories about cultures and countries of origin. Students will learn from community members about immigration, refugee stories, and diverse cultures. The time commitment for volunteers with this program is flexible hours during the daytime, and as the volunteer’s schedule allows. Contact Karen Hackenbrook at 403-346-8818 ext. 248 or email volunteer@ care2centre.ca.

Flying Cross Ranch – many volunteers in several exciting roles are needed for Talk Derby to Me, a fun Kentucky Derby-style fundraising event that benefits under-served families and individuals. Contact Roy or Christine at info@ flyingcrossranch.com or by calling 403-350-7368.

PDD Michener Services is looking for volunteers for a wide variety of positions. Class 2 Driver, music enthusiast, swimming companion, palliative care visitors and companions are all needed. If you would like to help, contact Alana Hancock, 403-340-7803 or email alana.hancock@gov.ab.ca.

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Meals on Wheels is recruiting volunteer drivers to deliver meals to our clients. If you are available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on a week day, we encourage you to join our team of volunteer drivers. For more information, contact Cheryl Day, 403-340-2511 or email rdmealsonwheels@ shaw.ca.

Red Deer College Arts Centre is looking for front of house volunteers. This is an opportunity

Lacombe & District Family and Community Support Services is seeking volunteers for their RAINBOWS program, an international Nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide effective peer support groups for children who are grieving a death, divorce or other painful transition in the family. For more information, contact Jan Pocock, 403-782 6637 or email jpocock@lacombefcss.net.

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

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Canadian Blood Services, Red Deer Clinic is welcoming community-minded people to join our team of dedicated volunteers. For more information, contact Olga Elizarova, 1-866-451-2507 or email RedDeerVR@blood.ca.

Habitat for Humanity Red Deer is seeking volunteers to assist on a build in Lacombe, with shifts available from February until July! For more information, contact Alyson Frost, 403-309-6080 or email info@habitatreddeer.ca.

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RACING STRIPES - From left, Samantha Riel, 8, and Amelia Setso, 10, competed in a simulated wheelchair race at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.

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BY JOSEPH HO Express staff

elders as well.

The first six weeks of the program take place at the Montana First Nation. There, students Red Deer College is using virtual reality sim- learn about safety, welding theory, and they can ulators to train Aboriginal welders, right where upgrade math and science credits and practice they are. on the simulators.

The program is called Virtual Reality and Then they spend the next eight weeks at RDC. Co-operative Trades — The Next Generation After that, students enter a 20-week work — and was formed through a partnership be- placement. tween the school, the Montana First Nation and Students return to RDC once more to finish WorleyParsonsCord. The project, which aims their technical training and head off for a second to improve access to technical work placement. ▾ training for Indigenous learners, “By that time, they’ll have writis partially funded by the federal ten all of their AIT exams, have “I NEVER WELDED government. all of their technical training.

WHEN I FIRST GOT Brenda Munro, RDC’s dean of it’s a matter of completing ON THE SIMULATOR. Then continuing education, said many the required number of hours to IT’S KIND OF LIKE students face challenges when become a full journeyperson,” they have to leave home to receive A GAME BUT AT Munro said. training. Some might not have This training is being offered in THE SAME TIME, finished high school and some two cohorts of 25 students each.

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The first started last October.

TECHNOLOGY AND This program allows them to gain Eric Crier is one of them and the needed skills in an environRESEARCH PUT INTO can attest to the realism of the ment where they’re comfortable. simulators.

THE MACHINES Community matters when it “It’s very close. It’s wicked THAT IT’S JUST comes to learning outcomes, said technology,” Crier said. “I never INCREDIBLE.” RDC President Joel Ward. welded when I first got on the “Our experience has been the simulator. It’s kind of like a game Eric Crier closer you are to the home combut at the same time, (there’s) so ▴ munity, the more likely learners much technology and research are going to succeed. Whether it’s put into the machines that it’s in northern Aboriginal communities or commu- just incredible.” nities in Central Alberta. Close to home, cultural The only difference? supports, innovative delivery and assessment “Just the heat. It gets pretty hot in the shop.” strategies, those are the key to success,” he said.

Bradley Rabbit is a Montana First Nation counHe added this teaching model allows Indigenous cillor and said he’s noticed improved morale students to learn in an environment that respects and self-esteem within his community since this their culture and heritage. The curriculum in- learning opportunity opened up. corporates cultural teachings from the students’ Last Thursday, the College gathered its partners

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One of the speakers was Bruce Hinkley, MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose, who said this initiative was done in the, “Spirit of reconciliation.”

Speaking to reporters afterward, Ward expanded on that, saying post-secondary institutions have a role to play in that.

For starters, at events like this one, there’s acknowledgement that the campus sits on Treaty 6 and 7 land. As well, RDC includes diverse perspectives into the curriculum, including

Aboriginal ones, he said. The goal is to increase understanding of different cultures.

“Red Deer is not the same as it was when I came here 10 years ago. It’s not. Watch when students cross the stage at convocation. It’s changed dramatically. We are multicultural and we have to provide opportunities to ensure every student gets an opportunity for cultural awareness, and opportunities to experience different cultures,” Ward said. joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com

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city briefs by Mark Weber RED DEER’S POPULATION TOPS 100,000 Statistics Canada has released the 2016 census data, which reports 100,418 people living in Red Deer as of May 10th, 2016.

Red Deer’s population increased 10.9% from the previous count done in 2011. As Alberta’s third largest city, Red Deer is well positioned for new development and continued growth serving as a regional hub on the QEII corridor, officials say.

“It is positive news to see that Red Deer’s population has outpaced the national growth rate of five per cent,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “Our city’s growth translates into more opportunities for more people in Red Deer. It stimulates business investment and attracts new investors and companies to the area. The future of Red Deer is very optimistic as we continue to pursue economic development initiatives for our community.”

Along with population growth Red Deer has shown improvement in our population density, the number of people per square kilometer, increasing from 868.4 people/km in 2011 to 958.8 people/km in 2016. This direction for growth and development is encouraging and aligns with the goals set out in the City’s Environmental Master Plan.

“This is the first of seven data releases for the 2016 Statistics Canada census” said Franklin Kutuadu, research and evaluation coordinator. “We look forward to receiving more detailed statistics about Red Deer’s population in the coming months with information collected in the long form census including information on immigration and ethnocultural diversity, housing, education and income which we can use to develop programs that best suit the needs of Red Deerians,” said Kutuadu.

For more detailed information go to http://www.statcan.gc.ca/ daily-quotidien/170208/dq170208a-eng.htm.

REMINDER TO REVIEW YOUR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT NOTICE Property owners are reminded to review their 2017 Property Assessment Notices carefully to ensure the information is accurate.

The value of your property in the assessment notice is used to calculate 2017 property taxes. While assessments can be appealed, your property tax bill cannot. Therefore, it is important to carefully review the assessment value of your property before the appeal deadline on March 21st.

Property Assessment Notices were mailed on January 20th.

Property owners who have not yet received their notice can call Revenue & Assessment Services at 403-342-8126 or visit the Revenue & Assessment Services office on the fourth floor of City Hall at 4914 48 Ave. For more information about property assessments and taxes visit www.reddeer.ca/assessment.

COMMUNITY SPACES AND POOL RENTALS Booking applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book Red Deer’s recreation and community spaces for the upcoming Fall & Winter 2017/2018 season.

Community associations, sport groups, companies, and the public are encouraged to request their meetings, league spaces and special events.

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Applications are being accepted until March 3rd and can be filled out online at ‘Facility and Park Rentals’.

For more information, please email: facilitybookings@reddeer.ca.

BUILDING SHOWS PROMISE Both residential and commercial sector permits were higher in number and estimated value in January 2017 compared to the previous year, but an absence of industrial and public construction resulted in a decrease in overall permit values.

Sixty-three residential permits were issued last month for an estimated value of $3.7 million, compared to 31 permits valued at $1.9 million in 2016. At the same time there were 14 commercial permits issued with a value of $7.7 million, compared to five permits for $3.2 million in 2016.

Commercial building in Timberlands, including construction of a new fitness facility, is the main driver behind the increase.

Overall, there were 77 permits issued last month for a value of $11.5 million, compared to 47 permits issued for a value of $14.3 million the year before.

INVITATION TO APPLY FOR NEW FCSS FUNDING School boards, municipalities and non-profits in the Red Deer and District FCSS region – including the partner municipalities of the City of Red Deer, Red Deer County, Town of Bowden, Town of Penhold, Village of Delburne and Village of Elnora - can now apply for funding for prevention programs.

The Red Deer & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) board is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP).

Eligible participants that are involved with the delivery of preventive social services to residents in the Red Deer and District FCSS region are invited to submit proposals for funding. Funding through this RPF will be allocated to successful proponents for three years (2018-2020).

The FCSS mandate is to provide preventive social programming that enhances the social well-being of individuals and families through promotion or intervention strategies provided at the earliest opportunity. In-school mentoring, preschool wellness and seniors outreach programs are among some of the many programs currently funded by FCSS. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on March 9th.

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AGENCY EQUIPPED TO SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS Shalom Counselling Centre is pleased to announce that one of their staff has now been added to the Psychology Registry of the Alberta Paramedic Association (APA) to provide mental health support for First Responders.

Benton Schultz, registered psychologist, has recently completed his requirements through the APA to better equip himself to assist first responders in managing their wellness needs.

The mission of the APA is to advance the knowledge, skills and health and wellness of the paramedic profession. According to the APA’s web site, paramedics are a specialized group of healthcare providers who are put in psychologically traumatizing situations exclusive to their profession. The psychological stress injuries paramedics receive at work are real; they are also manageable and most times reversible.

“It is a privilege for Shalom Counselling to be able to offer support to Central Alberta’s First Responders; individuals who routinely risk their own well being for the sake of others,” says Benno Fath, Shalom’s executive director.

To be listed on the Psychology Registry, psychologists must have training and experience working with addictions, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Benton completed training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy which helped him meet the requirements needed to be on the Registry. He is one of the two psychologists in Central Alberta who are listed.

With his specialized training and experience in treating those with anxiety and stress, anger and depression concerns, Benton is able to help first responders manage the trauma and stress they experience as part of their daily jobs.

Psychologists listed on the registry have been vetted by the psychology community and are recognized for their expertise in trauma and PTSD treatment.

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Pink Floyd experience re-created via ‘Pigs on the Wing’ show

BY MARK WEBER Express staff

Pink Floyd fans won’t want to miss one of the most popular tribute bands on the road today that pay homage to the legendary group.

Known as ‘PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute’ the band will be in the City Feb. 22nd to play the Memorial Centre. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

Their ‘PIGS ON THE WING’ show celebrates the 40th anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd’s 1977 classic album Animals.

“It’s a funny thing because they were never really on my radar when I was younger - they were always my dad’s favourite band,” said Josh Szczepanowski, the band’s lead-guitarist and vocalist. Rounding out the band are Geoff Howe, Adam Basterfield, Mike Quirke, Jon Baglo, Amy Konowalyk and Sharon Driver.

Needless to say, as he heard more of their material, he was won over. “That’s where I turned the corner,” he laughed, adding he was in his early 20s at the time and immersed in post-secondary studies.

As the David Gilmour for Pigs, Szczepanowski is the musical director and has the final say where set lists, gear choices and stage directions are concerned. “At the time, my best friend and I had our own band,” he explained of the time prior to forming the tribute band. “We had just gotten some new members, and our bass player at the time had to go on tour. So we didn’t really have anything to do. Right at that moment, through some sort of weird fluke, I won tickets to see a different Pink Floyd act who aren’t around any more.

“I went to see them and I hated it. Obviously they were talented, but it was presented in such a way that it was kind of cheesy. It didn’t seem real - it didn’t seem like a real band playing. It was like a jukebox sort of thing.

“For whatever reason, I just thought, well, we could do that. And we could do it better. And we decided, well let’s do it!”

That was back in 2008 and the band was a smash pretty much from the start. For their very first show, some 140 people were lined up outside the venue unable to snap up tickets. “We thought, okay - we’ve got something here.”

Szczepanowski said over the years, it’s at times been something of a challenge putting a given show together as many of Pink Floyd’s songs are rather lengthy - so to fit the hits into a single concert proved tough.

“Of course you want to play the hits that people are expecting - you can’t really do a show without playing Money or Wish You Were Here. But the problem is that most of the Floyd songs are so long - by the time you play all of the hits, there isn’t a lot of room left for putting in some other things. So it can be quite difficult to build a set list that makes sense.”

LEGENDARY SOUNDS - Pink Floyd fans won’t want to miss ‘PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute’ Feb. 22nd who play the Memorial Centre. photo submitted These days, the band presents Floyd largely as they were on the ‘77 tour. “That’s the version that we do,” he said. “So we try to put together lists that make sense in that context.”

Meanwhile, one of the band’s heaviest and most political statements, the concept album Animals has become a favourite for legions of fans, and the band will be performing the album in its entirety, in addition to material from across the band’s legendary repertoire.

“Since we approach it like a real band, we play the songs like they were ours. So we have to have a set list that flows like a real show.”

A striking sense of authenticity is obviously not an accident. Loads of work and meticulous research has gone into recreating that utterly unique Pink Floyd experience.

The lights, lasers, giant screen, and live sound come together to recreate the experience of seeing Pink Floyd live in the 1970s.

Indeed, PIGS’ claim to fame is their authenticity. According to a release, every last detail of the

look, sound, and feel of Pink Floyd’s classic era is worked out and perfected and each band member assumes the role of their Floyd counterpart.

“I would be really surprised at this point if there was anybody who knew more about that stuff then I did,” he said with a laugh. “We really dive right in and have done all of the research and talked to all of the people and we’ve done everything we can to be as authentic as possible.

“That comes down to watching all of the footage we can and listening to everything we can, reading everything we can and trying to talk to people who had seen them or worked with them before - really just everything we can do.

“I really like getting the equipment and things dialed in as perfectly as possible. I really enjoy chasing down the smallest little details to make sure that we are exactly right.”

With the passing of keyboardist Richard Wright in 2008, fans of Pink Floyd lost hope of ever again seeing their favourite band re-united. PIGS offer the next best thing - an authentic look back into

the breathtaking past of one of the world’s most timeless bands.

“They certainly did endure what I think would ruin most bands. They went through essentially three main lead singers and songwriters through their career and still managed to keep and audience and to keep everything together,” he explained. “I think a lot of it is that they were speaking to something that is timeless - the whole point of Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here and of course Animals is they sort of speak to the human condition.

“They’re speaking to the fears and the worries and the concerns that everybody has. That’s sort of what the songs are all about. That’s something that continues to resonate and I think it will forever basically.”

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BY MARK WEBER Express staff

It’s pretty amazing what they can turn into a musical these days, with often pleasing and surprising results.

Red Deer College theatre studies students have proven that with smartly-penned rendition of a given script, story or film, it can indeed be done. Currently, they are presenting Legally Blonde - The Musical on the Arts Centre mainstage.

Written by Heather Hach with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde - The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods (Maggie Chisholm) as she tackles ‘stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.’

The mainstage production continues through to Feb. 18th with curtain at 7:30 p.m. There is a matinee Feb. 18th at 1 p.m. as well.

The story is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the hit 2001 film of the same name which featured Reese Witherspoon in the starring role.

As mentioned, it tells the story of Elle, southern California sorority girl who knows the fashion world like few else, but ultimately enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner, played by Tanner Chubb.

At first, the fun-loving and efferves-

cent Elle seems the most unlikely of candidates to enter law school - period.

And initially, she’s fine with that after all, she’s here to track down and win back Warner.

But something happens along the way as she finds that her knowledge of the law can really help others. Initially, no one has much faith in Woods, but she surprises them when, ‘she defies expectations while staying true to herself.’

RDC’s production, under the solid direction of Tom Bradshaw, largely manages to capture the fun, colour, energy and humour of the film. There are plenty of strong performances amongst the large and talented cast, as also reflected via the many ensemble pieces. The music is terrific as well, featuring an array of styles that bring the adventures of Elle to life as the story takes shape.

Unfortunately, I had to leave before the show was over - but I have no doubt the momentum continued to build.

Legally Blonde - The Musical just has a way of drawing you in. It’s light and cheery, but still has thoughtful and dramatic touches. And from what I saw, it proved a great way to brighten up a dark winter evening.

And kudos to set designer Carrie Hamilton and wardrobe manager Donna Jopp in particular for injecting such a rich display of talent via their respective roles as well. Besides

LEGALLY FUN - Maggie Chisholm as Elle Woods and Thomas Zima as Emmett rehearse a scene from the Red Deer College production of Legally Blonde - The Musical. Performances run through to Feb. 18th on the Arts Centre’s mainstage.

Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express its strength as a show, the overall look of the production was outstanding as well.

Ultimately, the creative team picked the ideal person to play Elle.

Chisholm is just excellent in the role - she’s sweet, charming, has a strong sense of timing and just nails the nuances of Elle time and again. Chubb also does a terrific turn as Warner

Snowed In Comedy Tour hits City on Feb. 24th The Snowed In Comedy Tour makes a Red Deer stop on Feb. 24th at the Memorial Centre.

Organizers say the tour has turned into a Canadian success story, having started nine years ago with nine shows and has now grown to 44 cities with 50 performances, including four straight nights in Whistler, B.C. Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone, organizers say.

Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn, the wild man MC Craig Campbell, the $25,000 great Canadian laugh off winner Paul Myrehaug, as well as five-time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee Pete Zedlacher are featured.

Damonde Tschritter, winner of the Seattle Comedy Competition, will also be joining the troupe from Feb. 21st to March 11th.

When Quinn started the Snowed In Comedy Tour nine years ago to go on a snowboarding vacation with some of the funniest comedians in the world, he never realized how big it would become.

Now with over $1 million in ticket sales the tour continues to grow every year.

The entire first half of the schedule is built around what ski-hills he will be able to hit during the day then do comedy shows at night to pay for it.

Quinn has done numerous appearances on TV and radio and has won the Canadian Comedy Competition at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.

He has done Comedy Now on CTV, The Debaters, Sirius XM radio and won Best of the Fest at the Hubcap Comedy Festival in Moncton.

He travels around the world performing in England, the U.S., Australia, Switzerland and France.

Campbell is a Canadian who is now based out of the UK, where he has performed on the hugely successful Michael Mcyntyre Comedy Road show.

He is described as a mega-star comedian and Frankie Boyle’s opening act in arenas in the United Kingdom.

To Canadian audiences he may be remembered for being the former host of Ed the Sock and for his numerous Just For Laughs appearances.

Myrehaug now resides in London, England but was born in Camrose and tours around the globe.

He won the Great Canadian Laugh off $25,000 prize and has been on Just For Laughs, Sirius XM and The Debaters.

Zedlacher is also becoming one of the most recognized acts in Canada.

He has been nominated five times for Comedian of the Year, done the Just For Laughs Gala eight times and won the Sirius-XM Radio Top Comic Competition. Along with his acting credits he is now writing for the CBC Johnny Harris show OF ALL PLACES. For tickets, check out www.blackknightinn.ca.

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as does Thomas Zima as Emmett.

Overall, the cast, which numbers about 25, are outstanding in their singular roles and as a group when they join forces for the different musical numbers which mostly sparkle.

Legally Blonde premiered in pre-Broadway tryouts in San Francisco.

In April 2007 the show moved to Broadway, opening to mostly posi-

tive reviews and grossed more than $1,000,000 a week on several occasions.

The original cast starred Laura Bell Bundy as Elle, Christian Borle as Emmett and Richard H. Blake as Warner.

The West End production opened in January 2010 at the Savoy Theatre.

For ticket information, check out www.blackknightinn.ca. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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Giving your all to your current fitness program The grass is always greener.

I love old sayings and pulling them apart.

‘The grass is always greener’ is obviously from the old observation that people would look at someone else’s lawn and notice that it was greener than their own. This brought in envy, and the wish that their own lawn looked that good. They might even chat with that neighbour and say things like, “Must be nice.”

We hear this in the fitness industry too all the time. Folks look at someone really fit and state that they wish they looked like that, or had a body like that. Someone is always taller, better looking, leaner, stronger, faster, etc. Grass is always greener.

Back to the actual grass example what if you stopped looking at other options?

I mean, why are you looking at other lawns anyway? Are there always going to be other lawns all around you that are better than yours? Of course there are! (Because someone is taking care of them!)

One has to wonder about something though - what if because you keep spending your time looking around at other lawns instead of weeding your own, or fertilizing it, or mowing it or tending to it - maybe that is why your lawn doesn’t look so great?

What if by contrast, you were so focused on making your lawn the most green and healthy, that you didn’t have time to care about anyone else’s lawn?

What if you were completely, 100% all in, invested in your lawn, and devoted the time and resources it took to making it the best in your eyes? Then your grass would be the green grass everyone was looking at, and you would actually not care about other lawns.

This is true for your body and your health too.

That person you admire or envy is at the gym nearly everyday training their body to be stronger, healthier, move better and improve. That person

makes good food choices and picks things that support their goals.

They bring their own snacks to parties many times. Or say ‘no thank you’ to treats that they know are unsupportive.

They never drink pop or sugary drinks, instead having water because it is healthier. They take vitamins, and healthy supplements to support their body. They get enough sleep each night so that they can recover from their training. They have big goals and pick away at them a little each day. They

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make sacrifices and take the hard road, knowing it has the biggest rewards.

What if you did all of that?

What if you committed 100% to your health and fitness? Wouldn’t that be EPIC? What if you made the changes that you knew would help you be healthier and stronger in every way? Your attention would be focused on your own improvements and changes so much so that you wouldn’t look at or have time to wonder about what others looked like.

So why don’t we do that? Easy.

That nagging question that sits in the back of our mind: ‘What if I fail?’

What if you put in 100% and your

lawn still looked worse than your neighbour’s lawn? That would be sad, embarrassing and whatever else you assigned to it. I believe this is why most people only commit 75%, so that in case they fail, the pre-made excuse is ready at hand. ‘Well, I didn’t give it 100%. If I had really tried, I would have succeeded.’

It’s a self-preservation trick we use to stay safe, play small and avoid risks.

A classic example is this: there was a baseball player that was 100% committed. He gave everything he had, whenever he was at bat. He was at bat 8,399 times. He struck out 1,330 times. Further, out of the over 8,000 times he stood on the plate, he only hit the ball 2,873 times.

Only 34% of the time at bat did he even hit the ball. (What a loser hey?)

But the thing is: he always played 100%. He always showed up and did his best, and during all of that, Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs, a record that stood for 39 years.

So the next time you are afraid to give something your 100%, think again.

At a 34% success rate, Babe Ruth had the most home runs in history for 39 years. Like he was quoted as saying, “It’s hard to beat a person that never gives up.”

Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and the owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake.

ALL IN FUN - From left, Red Deer College Psychology Instructor Patrick Wu pied Sociology Society President Dyanna-Marie Adam during the Society’s Pie Your Prof fundraiser last week.

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The Cronquist House - a City gem year-round

BY MARK WEBER Express staff

Staff at the historic Cronquist House, located at Bower Ponds, are spreading the word about a slate of activities set to run at the house throughout 2017.

Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society Manager Delores Coghill said there are lots of special events planned for the coming months, and part of the goal is to bolster awareness not only of the Cronquist House but of how it can be utilized all year long.

Coming up on Family Day, folks are invited to drop by for chili and a bun, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and house tours (by

donation) from noon to 4:30 p.m.

St. David’s Day Tea runs March 1st from 2 to 4 p.m. at a cost of $12 per person - reservations can be made by calling 403-346-0055.

A St. Patrick’s Day Tea runs March 17th from 2 to 4 p.m. ($12 per person) and a spring tea runs April 21st from 2 to 4 p.m. Reservations are required for this as well.

A Mother’s Day Tea is coming up on May 13th. There will be two sittings at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. and reservations are required for that special event call 403-346-0055. These events help to raise funds for the House, but they are also a great way to further engage with the community, she said.

Also, Coghill added that Paint Nights at the Cronquist House are now a monthly highlight as well, running Feb. 23rd, March 23rd, April 27th and May 25th from 7 to 10 p.m. each night.

Each evening features a different theme, from ‘Feel the Bliss Lettering’ to ‘Whimsical Mixed Media Canvas’ to ‘Miniature Watercolour Paintings’ and ‘Zentangled Landscape Card’.

The paint nights will be held under the direction of local artist Sally Towers-Sybblis.

Coghill said big plans are also taking shape for this year’s Canada Day celebrations, seeing as it’s the nation’s 150th anniversary of confederation this year, too. To that end, staff and volunteers are looking for increased

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partnerships and sponsors within the community as well to help bring a broader scope of activities to fruition.

She added that’s it’s always something of a surprise when some folks point out they didn’t even know the Cronquist House existed, and some of these people have called Red Deer home for years. That’s something that Coghill is working to change, pointing out that the House is also available for a number of other functions from corporate meetings to weddings to private family events. Catering is also available.

And starting in May through to the fall, the House is open for tea, snacks and tours, too. There are also special Victorian dinners and other holiday events in the winter as Christmas approaches as well. “The Victorian Christmas dinners always sell out - I actually could have sold out another one,” she explained.

The Red Deer International Folk Festival Society was formed in 1969. In 1996, the organization changed its name to the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society.

Today, business operations are conducted from the Cronquist House.

Meanwhile, the Cronquist

House has a storied history all its own. It was originally located across the river in West Park and ultimately and painstakingly moved to its current location back in 1976.

Looking back to its beginnings, it was back in 1912 that Emmanuel Pettersen Cronquist, originally from Sweden, finished work on the house. In 1886, he married Hilda Carlsdater in Varmland, Sweden. In 1892, he traveled to western Canada to look for new opportunities.

He returned the following year, settling in the Burnt Lake area.

In 1894, Hilda sailed to join him, (tragically, they lost two sons on that journey to Canada).

In the fall of 1901, the Cronquists bought land in what is now the West Park subdivision. Emmanuel proved to be a successful businessman with extensive farming and livestock operations, so eventually it was decided that a prominent new home was in order.

When Elias, the last surviving member of the family, passed away in June 1974, the house stood vacant for some time.

The house was eventually acquired by the Red Deer International Folk Festival Society (now the Red Deer

Cultural Heritage Society).

And according to the Society, the home is described as a Victorian-style farmhouse.

Today, the house looks like it has simply been in the spot since it was first built - in fact, it’s tough to imagine a more ideal setting for the home.

Original items in the house include Elias’s chair and an enormous cabinet that stands on the main level. There are also portraits of Emmanuel and Hilda in the large living room area on the main floor as well.

Meanwhile, for Coghill, managing the Society is the ideal line of work. “I like the job because number one, the great location, I have the best view in the City from my office. Number two, I like that every day is different - some days I do a lot of accounting, others I am busy with bookings and phone calls.

“I have also met some great people that if I were not here would not have met. This includes the Society’s members and others I have met through my association with the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society.”

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Rebels look to get back into win column as playoffs loom

BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff

With the WHL playoffs looming on the horizon the Red Deer Rebels find themselves looking to get back into the win column in a hurry.

After dropping all three games of their most recent homestand at the ENMAX Centrium last week, the Rebels are looking to make the most of their remaining games this season as they head out on a five game road swing this week.

“I’d say every game is important right now, doesn’t matter if it’s tomorrow or we play on Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday. It doesn’t matter really where the games are at, we’ve got to find ways to win ‘em right now,” said Rebels’ Owner, GM and Head Coach Brent Sutter after a 4-1 loss to the Swift Current Broncos last Friday night.

The month of February hasn’t been kind to the Red Deer squad, who have posted just a single win in the six games since dropping a 3-2 overtime decision to the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Feb. 1st.

Coming into last week’s games, the Rebels were fresh off a brief trip to Saskatchewan where they

posted a 6-3 win over the Prince Albert Raiders before dropping a 4-2 decision to the Saskatoon Blades the following evening.

Four days later they were back on the familiar Centrium ice for a rematch with the Hurricanes.

Aside from a valiant effort from goalies Lasse Petersen and Riley Lamb, the Rebels turned in a lacklustre performance in the Wednesday evening showdown, allowing their divisional rivals to cruise to a 7-3 victory.

Sutter didn’t pull any punches when asked about his team’s effort in the game either.

“Brutal. Right from the opening face-off. Total lack of respect to the front of our jerseys, lack of respect to our fans. Just brutal. Not enough effort, guys not playing hard enough, guys not competing hard enough. We’re lucky guys, lets face it. That should have been a 15-3 game tonight if it wasn’t for our goalies,” said Sutter, who actually left his perch atop the Rebels’ bench to stand at the bench door throughout the third period of the game.

Contributing to the loss, Sutter said, was an unwillingness to play their systems, undisciplined play and sloppy special teams. Red Deer allowed four goals on eight penalty kill opportunities in the contest.

“Look at the penalties we took tonight. It’s a joke. We had guys taking penalties in the offensive zone, slashing guys, hooking guys. Everything we show them on video and everything we go through with them. It gets old after awhile and I’m tired of it.”

Friday night’s loss to the Broncos didn’t do much to ease that frustration either, though the coach was happier with his team’s effort in the 4-1 defeat.

“I thought our intention was in the right place here tonight. Certainly a significant difference tonight from our last game,” Sutter said, noting that some costly turnovers ultimately led to the Broncos victory.

“With turnovers you allow two on ones inside your own blue line and it’s tough.”

Sutter also stressed the need for consistency from his players down the final stretch of the season, noting the team needs to be more focused and more disciplined in how they play if they want to get back above the .500 mark.

“I thought we had been really inconsistent with that. I talked to them about that at that point in time and I told them if they’re not they’re going to end up being a below .500 hockey team and they’re going to be pushing to try to find a playoff

spot and that’s where we’re at right now,” he said, referring to something he told the players after returning from Christmas break.

If he was looking for more effort from his squad, Sutter got it on Saturday night as his team battled the Regina Pats, the number one ranked team in the CHL, to overtime before former Rebel Josh Mahura potted the game winner.

“You can’t question our effort. Our effort was outstanding tonight. We played hard and that’s all you can ask from the group is to play hard and stick together and we’ll get ourselves out of this,” the coach noted after the game.

Goalie Riley Lamb returned to the form he showed in the early parts of the season, making 47 saves including some truly spectacular ones on his way to a first star selection on the night.

“He was outstanding,” Sutter said of the 17-year-old rookie goalie.

Now the Rebels will look to get back to their winning ways as they try to hold onto the third and final playoff spot in the WHL Central Division, beginning with a stop in Seattle on Tuesday night to take on the Thunderbirds. That game was not over at press time. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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Farmers and farmerettes flocked to Red Deer from all over Central Alberta last week to participate in two of the City’s oldest bonspiels.

The 72nd annual Farmers’ and Farmerettes’ Bonspiels rolled into the Pidherney Centre last week, welcoming around 240 curlers to Red Deer over the course of the five day tournaments.

About 44 men’s rinks and 16 women’s rinks participated in the ever-popular event, which has been running in the City since 1945 and has become a mainstay of the local curling scene.

“It’s really cool. Like I said I’ve been in it for 34 years as a city guy. It’s always fun. It’s a great week of camaraderie

and urban meets rural,” said Rick More, who played third on Bob Gummow’s Agritrade team, which ended up winning the Farmers’ Bonspiel A final in a dramatic 7-5 win over John Buyks’ team.

More — who played skip for his rink in the final because Gummow wasn’t able to make the game — said his team’s A final victory came down to finding ways to win over the course of the week.

“It was surprising for us,” he laughed. “We found ways. We did an extra end when we were in the eights in a game where we were down 5-1. I don’t know it just seemed like Lady Luck was on our side sometimes.”

More and his rink didn’t need all that much luck in the final game against Buyks, though.

After a slow start to the Saturday afternoon contest put

his team at an early deficit in the contest, More’s squad turned things around in a hurry with a huge five-point pickup in the fourth end thanks to a beautiful knockout shot from the skip.

“They were starting to pile up a little bit. We were kind of struggling the first three ends, it was tricky and they left a port open for me and I managed to get through it and just bump them out,” said More.

From that point on the team didn’t look back and maintained a one-point lead heading into the eighth end with the hammer.

“Like I said to the guys, I want to make my first shot not my second, so we stuck there to make it tough for them. That’s what you gotta do, right? Just put the pressure on the other skip.”

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Lindsay Thurber basketball teams see weekend success

BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff

The Lindsay Thurber Raiders Senior Girls basketball team were all smiles after defeating a familiar rival to win their home tournament last weekend.

In a thrilling matchup decided by just two points, the Raiders came out on top over the Hunting Hills High School Lightning on Saturday evening, downing their longtime rivals by a score of 46-44 to take the gold medal at the annual Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Senior Basketball Tournament this past weekend.

“It was a good weekend. I was pleased with how the girls played for sure,” said Head Coach Kathy Lalor of her team’s performance throughout the tournament.

After winning their first two games of the tournament over Notre Dame High School out of Calgary and Leduc High School, the Thurber girls booked a trip to the gold medal game against their cross-town rivals.

In what could potentially be a preview of the Central Alberta High School zone final, the two Red Deer squads came out flying right from the opening whistle.

“Hunting Hills got out to a really good start and they were 16 points ahead of us partway through the third quarter but the girls just kept working hard and we slowly, slowly got back into a respectable under 10 points,” Lalor said.

One final push down the stretch by the Raiders was enough to vault them into the lead and eventually clinch the two-point victory.

“It was a fun game and it was good for the girls.

They worked really hard as a team to get that win, so we’re really happy with that.”

Lalor also noted she was happy with how her team handled a tough Hunting Hills squad in a big game setting.

“I think it’s always good to get those games where it’s really close and you have to work really hard to win those games. The more games you can play like that during the course of the year the better your team’s going to become just simply because playing under that pressure is helping them to

perform at a totally different level than when a game is a 20 or 30-point spread,” she said.

“You just see girls emerging as leaders and coming out and putting themselves on the line and doing whatever they need to do to help their team win.”

Meanwhile, the Raiders Senior Boys basketball team claimed silver in the tournament for the second year in a row after falling short in the final against a tough Brooks Buffalos team.

The Raiders made a valiant effort in the matchup but fell to the Buffalos 66-51 after a slow-shooting third quarter. The loss came on the heels of a semi-final victory over the Hunting Hills senior boys team earlier that day.

Also in the Thurber tournament, the Notre Dame Cougars Senior Boys basketball team took home a win in the tournament consolation final.

After dropping a high scoring opening game of the tournament 84-77 to Brooks, the Cougars quickly found their winning ways again in the second game of the weekend, defeating the Salisbury High School Sabres 71-60 to move on to the consolation final against Grande Prairie Composite.

Though the Cougars came out sluggish on the offensive side of the ball in the first half, they were still able to find a way to put up 14 points in the final three minutes of the half and draw within two points of the Grande Prairie squad.

They followed that up by taking the lead for good in the third and, despite some late pushes by the GP side, were able to hold on for a 65-63 win.

Tournament All-Star Jeb Maribojoc led the way for the Cougars in the final, putting up 11 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals while Vince Martin sunk 20 points and added five rebounds and four assists to help his team to the victory.

It’s set to be a busy week for all three local high school basketball programs as Notre Dame and Lindsay Thurber’s Senior Boys and Girls basketball teams will meet this Thursday night for a pair of regular season matchups before the three schools converge again at Hunting Hills for the annual Scott Doan Memorial Tournament this coming weekend.

WINNING FORMULA - Rick More, centre, stepped up to skip his team to victory in the A final of the Farmers’ Bonspiel at the Pidherney Centre on Saturday. The annual tournament, along with the Farmerettes’ Bonspiel, ran from Tuesday through Saturday last week.

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nament, though he has won the B final once while playing on Martin Shearer’s team.

Also taking home prizes on the men’s side were Scott Cruickshank, who topped Ken Hubbard in the B final, Mike Sulzle went over Don Bonham in the C final and Evan Whittemore

of Altalaw came out on top over Gary White for the D title.

Meanwhile, on the Farmerettes’ bracket, Kim Lewis pulled out a victory over Colleen Thomas for the top prize in the women’s A event, Corrine Lougheed defeated Helen Leduc in the ladies’ B final, Kerri Towers won the C

event over Laurie Duncan and Mary Linnell came out on top over Melodie Belich for the D even crown.

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Step out this spring with new design choices We have all heard the saying ‘opposites attract’ which seems to be linked with couples’ relationships.

I have seen it repeated over and over again in people decorating their homes who have the opportunity to create something new by either buying, building or renovating a property and it is always exciting.

To be able to change your space after years of living with the same four walls can put some people into a groove of excitement and can leave others wary and worried.

For most clients, it is a complete turn-around from what they have had; dark cabinet owners crave the lightness and brightness of white or off-white cupboards and those who have had white will often swing over

to the dark side when replacing this much-needed item.

My girlfriend is painting her home and she was asking me what I thought of the colour which is Ballet White from Benjamin Moore – a colour I have used for years on trim and baseboards. I naturally assumed she was painting trim and was surprised when I saw that she was using the soft white tone on her walls!

Her house had been painted the mossy greens and red-based beige from the early part of 2001 and she was ready for an opposite feel in her home.

The best time to make design decisions for your home is when spring begins to poke its head out of the ground.

The long-awaited warmth

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and smell of new growth does something to our senses and I find people are most creative and willing to change this time of year. It is the perfect catalyst to help you change and improve your space and to bring in the opposite of what you have lived with for so many years.

Let your soul inspire you to try something new and maybe daring for you and inject new life into your homes. Get out on a Saturday and see show homes and open houses and absorb what is current and fresh and let it ignite your creativity as you make plans for your space.

When you launch into a renovation or building project the freedom of choice can sometimes be overwhelming and many people will return to the safety of what they already own to make the choices easier.

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floor covering, and it did.

The phone call came a week later and she was in choosing her replacement – she said it didn’t feel like she had even purchased new flooring.

If it’s white, go black. If it’s pale, go dark.

Take your home from boring to bold and you will feel

the thrill and life that opposite attraction can give you. This is not a choice for the faint of heart but for people who desire some thrill and risk in their world and trust me, it is immeasurably satisfying.

Kim Wyse is a Central Alberta freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Designer/Ask a Realtor’.

Mortgage solutions in the midst of the divorce process These days, it is an unfortunate reality that a large number of relationships end in divorce, and we don’t need to describe the questions around them, but we do need to solve your personal financial picture around it.

Even though there are a lot of special circumstances, rules and government/ banking regulations surrounding the split ups, let’s navigate together so that we can better prepare you for the happier side of divorce.

There are many questions that you may have if you own a home together.

Do we both have to move? Can I pay out my spouse and how?

Can we pay off other debts? Do we need a lawyer? Can we do it ourselves to avoid the expenses? What do I even need to ask? What do I need to know that I don’t even know to ask?

Let’s dig deeper.

Banks, lenders, and the mortgage insurers (think CMHC and competitors) call the product the Spousal Buyout Program, where two parties are on title to a property in the process of a legal

separation where one party wants to keep the matrimonial home.

Did you know you can ‘purchase’ your matrimonial home up to 95% of its value (it feels more like a refinance, but technically one spouse is buying out the other?)

The funds can be used to pay off the amount owing to your spouse and debts listed in the separation agreement - keep in mind not all lenders allow payouts and rules are changing on us all the time, so time can be of the essence.

There are a few things we need to look at to ensure you will qualify for this program: Have you completed a Legal Separation Agreement?

Although you may feel you are able to split things between yourselves, this program requires a Legal Separation Agreement, with the bare minimum that a lawyer provides each party with their own Independent Legal Advice (ILA).

The lawyers don’t necessarily need to complete the entire document – if you are very well organized

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that is - but if you aren’t familiar with contracts, then I’d advise you to seek one out to represent you.

Whether you hire one or not, they do need to sign off to ensure that your rights are protected and to determine what liabilities are remaining from each other, if any (ie. child support, alimony etc).

Depending on the firm, you can each obtain your own ILA at separate firms for about $250 - $1,500plus, pending the complexity of your situation.

Everyone needs their rights protected whether you are staying in the house or if you are one leaving. You want to know the title to the property and mortgage are registered correctly, so no problems arise.

Ensure you talk about all the debts you jointly have so they can be separated appropriately and can be managed inside the separation agreement.

At some point an appraisal will be required to determine the value of the home.

You and your spouse will want to determine the value of the home through an impartial third party and most importantly, the lender will require it. Keep in mind that the lenders may want their own appraisal as well, separate and apart from the one you get.

There can be large value differences between what you think it’s worth and what it’s really worth.

Remember I said that technically it’s a purchase, this is where you need to draft a purchase agreement.

Your lawyer can help you or you can get one online easily enough. I know this seems surprising but the lender will treat the file as a purchase, as it’s going from two names to one, it legally commits both of you to time-lines and values..

These are just a few steps to prepare you for the home separation, there are other qualifying criteria as well and this is where I come in to help guide you along in the process.

I’ve helped many families with their mortgages through these trying times and quite often they come in with emotional tears, but leave with happy ones.

Divorces are hard enough - allow me to help prepare you to make your mortgage easy! Everyone’s situation is unique thus experience is what you need in these difficult times. Don’t let them go to chance.

Jean-Guy Turcotte is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres - Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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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.

403-864-8181 403-342-8132 403-342-8100 403-342-1090 403-334-9766

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Enter in person at the Red Deer Express #121, 5301 - 43 St. Firewood

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch.

Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Garden Supplies

WIN A $25.00 GIFT CARD TO LAS PALMERAS

1660

1680

HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1-866-873-3846. New growth guaranteed.

3630 - 50 Ave. Red Deer

403.346.8877

www.laspalmeras.ca

A LITTLE TASTE OF MEXICO

DRAW DATE: FEBRUARY 28TH @ NOON

January Winner: Frieda Halonen Name:

_______________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________ #121, 5301 - 43 St.

403-346-3356

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Misc. for Sale

LOOKING FOR a shop?

Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

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.

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

2 BDRM. Blackfalds, duplex, 4 appl., $1000/mo. + utils., 403-318-3284

Condos/ Townhouses

Red Deer Express

3030

3 BDRM. townhouse in Red Deer for rent or rent to own 403-887-4670 or 403 350-6194 3 BDRM. townhouse, close to school and all amenities, 6 appls., fenced yard.

Avail. now. 403-506-0054

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

2 BDRM., no pets, $900. mo. 403-343-6609

Suites

3 BDRM. main Áoor, $1050 rent/s.d. + elect. n/s, no pets. 403-346-8664

3140

WAREHOUSE SPACE WITH OFFICES

directly below Parkland Mall in Riverside Light Industrial, 4619 - 63 St. 7455 sq. ft. including mezzanine - 6660 main Áoor, 795 mezz. level, A/C in ofÀces and showroom, 16x16 OH door, 22x36 compound, small industrial paint booth.

Chuck 403-350-1777.

3110

4910 - 50 AVE., downtown Red Deer, approx.

380 sq. ft. 403-598-4131

Farms/ Land

4070

PRIVATELY OWNED pasture, hayland and grainland available in small and large blocks. Please contact Doug at 306-716-2671 for further details.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

3060

3 BDRM. bsmt suite, $1100 rent/s.d. incl. elect. n/s, no pets. 403-346-8664

Warehouse Space

Offices

www.reddeerexpress.com

4090

Manufactured Homes

WE ARE “Your Total Rural Housing Solution” - It’s time to let go & clear out our Inventory. Save on your Modular/Manufactured Home. Visit: www.Grandview modular.com or www.Unitedhomes canada.com.

Cars

5030

2009 FORD Fusion sel, 89,000 km, red, $7,200 obo.; AND 06 DODGE Magnum, white, 200,000 km, V6, $4,250 obo.

Both cars in exc. cond.

403-597-1373

CAREERS

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HOW TO PLAY: 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.

ANSWER

x CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Closed hand 5. Neon, e.g.

8. Stare blankly 12. Skunk feature 13. Sass 14. Former spouses 15. Existed 16. Ill temper 17. Some evergreens 18. Not on time 19. Talking birds 21. Hard to see 23. Shaking 27. Misfortune 30. Fresh 32. Operated an auto 33. Cool 34. Tiny bit 36. Green vegetable 37. Martini garnish 39. Move quickly 40. Foul up 41. Climb upward 43. Oinker’s home 45. Work shift 47. Skillfully

51. Small inaccuracies 54. Besides 55. Detective’s need 56. Ranch unit 57. Actor Cruise 58. Ship’s bottom 59. Bargain 60. Switch options 61. Blab

DOWN 1. Turkey or chicken 2. Concept 3. Arrange 4. Wooded 5. Twinkle 6. Drafty 7. Used money 8. Old Faithful, e.g.

9. Chopper 10. Cathedral seat 11. 19th letter 20. Eager 22. Aim 24. Brood 25. Atop 26. Nurture

27. Stop!

28. Greases 29. Heroic poem 31. Battle 35. Traditions 38. Watercraft 42. Likewise 44. Luxurious boat 46. Midday 48. Sad 49. Calm 50. Call out 51. Current craze 52. Cold cubes 53. Bathing-suit top

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Family day Sale.a.bration!

2014 Jeep Patriot 2013 Nissan Limited 4WD Frontier SV Crew

2015 BMW X1 XDrive28i

2016 GMC Acadia AWD SLE2

www.weidnermotors.ca 5640 Hwy 2A, Lacombe, AB

403.782.3626 #16P015

Loaded, Leather, Sunroof!

#16N007B

4x4, 4.0L, Non-Smoked in!

#16P021

AWD, Heated Leatherette Seats, Power seats!

#16P019

7 Passenger, Sunroof!

$

23,199 $23,900 $31,960 $39,660

*Cash prices are plus tax. See dealer for full details.

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2017 FORD ESCAPE SE 4WD

189

$

Heated Seats, SYNC Connect!

2017 FORD F150 XLT CREWCAB

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Hurry in, it all ends February 28th!

239

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*All rebates to dealer. #17T2909 b/w payment over 84 months, $0 down, 0.99% OAC. Cost of borrowing is $1178.69. #17T3349A b/w lease over 48 months, 20,000kms/year, $0 down, 2.49% OAC. LEV is $19,469.00.

All payments include applicable tax. Overage in kms is $0.16/km on F150. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. See dealer for full details.

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