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Local RCMP save lives with naloxone BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff
Two Central Alberta RCMP members are credited with saving the lives of two others by administering naloxone during alleged drug overdoses. One RCMP member in Red Deer and another in Sylvan Lake recently both encountered two men in separate incidents who appeared to be suffering from drug overdoses. The incident in Red Deer happened at the end of January when an RCMP member was on duty and he was made aware of someone in distress. “He found the person without any pulse and without any breath and witnesses told him this guy had overdosed, so he made the call to get EMS on route and got some assistance from bystanders to start doing some emergency first aid. He then got his naloxone out and administered it to the individual and he came back to life, thank goodness,” said Sgt. Eric McKenzie of the Red Deer RCMP.
“I have no doubt the constable who administered the naloxone saved that guy’s life.” Red Deer RCMP members began carrying naloxone kits towards the end of last year. Naloxone is a drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, specifically fentanyl, which is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine, but 50 to 100 times more potent. “We’re now able to administer it and potentially save lives with it,” said McKenzie. “Ideally it’s for our personal safety should guys get exposed.” Previously if the RCMP encountered someone who was experiencing an overdose, they would contact EMS to assist. “In some of those cases there is just no way with the wait time those people would have survived,” said McKenzie. In terms of feedback, McKenzie said the RCMP members have been positive about it. “We’re excited to have it to be able to step into positions to protect ourselves, to protect our partners and to protect the
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public. If we can administer the naloxone and save a life, that’s huge,” he said. “We are coming into contact with fentanyl on a daily basis, so the threat is real and to have the ability to counter the effects is huge.” Meanwhile, McKenzie said fentanyl has been a “game-changer” in terms of the way the RCMP does business. “It has changed the way we’ve had to do our jobs. It has totally changed the way we do our business when it comes to drugs. Even if it’s a drug call or not, we are taking steps and we’re aware of the fact that it
may be present. Things we never had to consider before are first and foremost in our minds,” said McKenzie. “Now we all wear a coloured gloves so we can see powder on our gloves as opposed to it not being indicated. We now operate on the belief that almost everything is either contaminated or has been in contact with fentanyl, so there’s no more of the guessing game. We have to take every protection until it’s proven that it isn’t fentanyl.” Meanwhile, in Sylvan Lake, police got several calls from the public on Jan. 10th complain-
ing of an erratic driver who was entering the ditch. “The last call to the police was that the vehicle entered the ditch and collided with a tree. We attended and the occupant was in medical distress and three doses of naloxone was administered,” said Staff Sgt. Andrew Shepherd of the Sylvan Lake RCMP. “The individual was revived and EMS took over and took him to the hospital.” Shepherd said there are two reasons for carrying the naloxone kits. “There are two factors - one is the protection of our mem-
bers. Fentanyl is a highly toxic substance that is making its way into our world. When we’re searching vehicles, people and places, the naloxone distribution with our members was aimed at if they come into contact with it, other members can administer the product to their partners and deal with any contamination in that way. Of course for the public, if we come across somebody that has overdosed, then we have it with us and we can administer it if the circumstances demonstrate that we should.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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Local artist shares her talents and broadens her horizons Marianne Harris to be featured at The Gallery on Main in Lacombe next month BY MARK WEBER Express staff
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entral Alberta artist Marianne Harris continues to branch out with her artistic expression. Her remarkable capabilities as painter aren’t limited to that concept by any means – as any visitor to her home can see, she captures all kinds of scenes and images in a range of compelling ways. Harris, who is based in Red Deer, runs Paintwerx Studios and regularly shows her work at The Gallery on Main in Lacombe as well. She has also taught, over the years, through the Lacombe Art Guild and The Gallery on Main, too. “I’ve been showing in the Gallery for over 10 to 15 years,” she explains during a recent chat. Harris, who is originally from Edmonton, said her love for artistic expression was sparked back in her elementary school years. As the years passed, she kept at it and her skills flourished. She took courses but mainly Harris is self-taught, with an obviously natural flair. Some work by Harris will be featured in the Spring Equinox Show/Sale set for March 17th to March 19th at The Gallery on Main in Lacombe as well. Work from more than 70 artists will be featured during the event. “Some of my art is in there yearround, and twice a year we give them a new load of work as well. There are about, at any given time, between 10 and 20 pieces of mine in The Gallery on Main.” Harris has said she is inspired by a variety of subject matter, but that adventures from her travels and people in any setting are among her favourite subjects to paint. There doesn’t seem to be much in the way of limitations in terms of what she can do – her paintings are a wonder in balancing both subtle and bold nuances of shimmering light and vivid colour. She took an early course in art in Stony Plain that really got her going. With raising a family over the years and other factors of life, finding time to fit in some painting has, at times, been something of a challenge. She’s also taught several courses and classes over the years, and loves sharing her skills with others in a number of age groups. Still, she finds the pursuit absolutely exhilarating – and fulfilling. These days, she’s also excited about Art Battle - which is an event that runs locally, with selected artists then moving onto the provincial and ultimately the national level. Art Battle provides participating artists just 20 minutes to complete a painting, which is then voted on.
LOCAL TALENT - Marianne Harris, based in Red Deer, is an accomplished and mostly-self taught artist. Her work can be found year-round at the Gallery on Main, and Harris also teaches some classes with the Lacombe Art Guild. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express “I’ve qualified to be the provincial representative for this summer,” she said, adding that she took part at the national level 2014 with the Art Battle Canada group in Toronto as well. “We got to paint in front of a couple thousand people - right in Maple Leaf Gardens.” It’s an exciting venture to be sure - 20 minutes can go by awfully fast when one is tying together all of the aspects of finishing up an attractive work of art. “You have to pull the idea out of your head - you can’t take reference photos or anything - and you have 20 minutes. The music goes and they count you down. After 20 minutes, the brush is down and you step away from the canvas! “You never know your competition for starters. And you never know what
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is going to the public. It’s really a tossup as to what’s going to be out there. I’ve done everything from landscapes to figures to a bird’s nest,” she added with a smile. “It’s always a matter of what can I do this time around? “It keeps me on my toes a little bit, and it also keeps me attempting new stuff.” These days, Harris’s own style continues to evolve. “Art Battle has really pushed me into changing my style a bit, so now I’m doing more acrylics. I still love the water-colour, where I prefer to do my more high-realism pieces.” Harris is also an avid photographer, and draws much of her inspiration for painting from photos she takes while on her travels. Meanwhile, Harris has also launched
Away to Play, where she hosts painting events either in her own home or at a venue. Folks can enjoy a time of exploring their own creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with friends, co-workers or family members for pretty much any type of special event or celebration. According to her web site, “No previous painting experience is require. There are no expectations to be worried about. Simply enjoy being creative at your own level in a casual and relaxed setting. Visit and enjoy the company of your friends.” To top off her already busy schedule, she’s also completed illustrations for a friend’s newly-written children’s book. Penned by Ann Campbell, the book is expected to be available this spring. Meanwhile, Harris is a firm believ-
er that painting is a skill that can be learned, given that the person applying themselves to the craft is willing to invest the necessary time. “If there is a desire and an interest to learn,” she said. “You’ve just got to want to do this - if you want to, I can teach you how! There are so many technical aspects that can all be taught. Then as far what you want to do with it - you can go in the direction you want to.” For her personal work, Harris feels like there is always something new to learn. ”I feel like I’m barely scratching the surface.” For more information about Marianne Harris, check out www. paintwerxstudios.com.
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A State of the Hospital Address is set for Feb. 28th at the Baymont Inn & Suites and Conference Centre (formerly the Red Deer Lodge), 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 this has for health care in Central Alberta. For one thing, patients should be able to access the appropriate treatment here in Red Deer instead of often having to go to Edmonton and Calgary, said Dr. Kym Jim. “Times have changed, technology has changed and the population in Central Alberta has changed so these kinds of services are warranted and could be supported here closer to where people are,” he said. “The hospital is badly in need of an increase in capacity.” On the group’s facebook page, it notes that the, “Red Deer Regional Hospital is consistently amongst the top five busiest hospitals in Alberta and serves 450,000 to 500,000 Central Albertans as the only referral centre in our zone. “Surgeries are routinely cancelled because there are no available beds to look after patients post-operatively.” Alarmingly as well, “Central Albertans are 60% more likely to die from heart attacks than patients in Edmonton or Calgary due to a lack of a cardiac catheterization lab and other cardiac programs,” the document reads. Also, “Program spending for illnesses involving
the lung, gastrointestinal, nervous system, kidney and the heart, and for conditions such as diabetes, have not kept pace with the needs of the population of Central Alberta. This means that patients have to go to Edmonton or Calgary for their care.” 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.” Jim said there is a lot more information that he and others in the group would like to share with the public, so they are encouraging residents to attend. “They can then be really informed about what is going on,” he said. “We are certainly concerned about space in general at the hospital, and wait times in emergency and wait times to get beds in the hospital,” he said. Another issue connected to capacity is that half of the patients in the hospital are from surrounding areas around Red Deer, so it’s all the more challenging to keep up with the demand for services. Jim also said if there was greater capacity in Red
Deer, it would only help take pressure of hospitals in Edmonton and Calgary as well. Putting more resources where the patients are is a major point in all of this, he said. “It’s something that has been overlooked for along period of time actually. “We’re also hoping for a huge turn-out for the meeting. It’s one of those things where the community has to show it has concerns over this as well.” 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 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.” For more information, find them on facebook at ‘Diagnosis Critical - Your Central Alberta Regional Hospital’. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
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Watching your heart health Even though the Valentine’s Day celebrations are over for another year - the chocolate and endless stream of treats are done - there is another reason that makes February stand out – it’s Heart Month. The month is dedicated to bolstering awareness about heart health and it’s also about raising funds for ongoing research into better treatments and preventative education regarding heart health. According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, it was more than 60 years ago that a group of Canadians, “Including physicians and surgeons, established the National Heart Foundation of Canada with big hopes for the future.” The goal was to give heart health a higher place on the public agenda and, “To educate Canadians about their hearts.” In 1961, the Foundation was renamed the Canadian Heart Foundation. Today, the organization boasts some 130,000 volunteers and nearly two million donors. “Since 1956, the Foundation has raised and invested more than $1.3 billion in leading-edge heart disease and stroke research. These impressive results have been made possible by the ongoing and valuable efforts of volunteers and donors across this country.” As to the toll heart disease takes, the numbers are startling. According to the web site, heart disease and stroke take one life every seven minutes and 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor. Heart disease also affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults, and is the second leading cause of death in Canada. The Heart Foundation points out that many risk factors are described as silent killers, as there are no obvious symptoms. For example, a person may not even know they have either high blood pressure or high cholesterol. There are also what are called non-modifiable risk factors, or factors that you can’t control, such as age, ethnic background, or having a family history of heart disease. There are also modifiable risk factors, which include smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, being physically inactive, being overweight, smoking, depression, social isolation and a lack of quality support. Of course, there are all kinds of healthy benefits from heeding these factors. An active lifestyle can help cut the risk of not only heart disease but also improve mental health. Eat healthy also helps to control weight – tips run the gamut from including lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains as well as choosing healthier fats and oils and limiting sugary drinks like pop or overly salty foods. Health officials also recommend drinking mainly water. We live in an age that is stressful and hurried – and that in itself can lead to all kinds of unhealthy lifestyle habits. Too much fast, processed food. Too little activity. Too much isolation as we just sometimes don’t feel like engaging with others after a crazy day at work. But as the experts point out, habits like these can affect us in a myriad of different ways over time – including in the way of maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.
Donald Trump’s election victory set off a political earthquake that has deeply shaken Americans. Earthquakes are often followed by devastating tsunamis generating huge waves travelling far beyond the quake epi-centre. Yet, even as those ‘Trump-quake’ waves threaten to sink our economic ship, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems determined to maintain his pre-quake course. Here are some of the dangerous shoals that lurk along that perilous route: • Trump is anti-free trade. His advisors have said that Canada isn’t their target. Even if that’s true, the recent decision by General Motors to move 600 jobs to Mexico demonstrates that Trump’s protectionist bullets can ricochet across our border. Given his bombastic threats, there’s no way auto makers will move jobs from the U.S. to Mexico, so their only option is to move those jobs from Canada. Making matters worse is the new administration’s plan to exempt export revenues from income tax, while disallowing imported goods as a tax expense. These damaging actions are occurring even before NAFTA comes up for reconsideration. Trudeau is pivoting towards China as an offset to Trump protectionism. But a free trade agreement with corrupt and opportunistic China would be strategically and ethically unwise. Canadians keep their word, while the Chinese are notorious for saying one thing and doing another. And given Trump’s animosity towards China, free trade discussions with China are sure to damage Canada’s negotiations with his administration. One can easily envision him exclaiming, “We will not allow NAFTA to be used to give China free access to America”. • Trump plans to slash corporate tax rates to 15%, erasing Canada’s previous advantage that saw U.S. companies changing domicile through reverse takeovers. Adding Trudeau’s carbon tax tips the tax scales in America’s favour. Moreover, Trump’s ‘Buy America First’ policies will be a strong deterrent to creating or expanding operations in Canada that target U.S. markets. All this bad news comes when Canadian business investment has already been dropping for eight consecutive quarters. • Trump plans to reduce the top federal personal income tax rate to 33%, while Trudeau’s increases on higher income earners raised the top rate to 33%. Sounds like a tie, until state and provincial taxes are considered. Seven U.S. states have no income tax and, with the exception of California, taxes in those that do are much lower resulting in combined rates of between 33% and 42%, compared with Canada’s 49% to 54%. This presents a serious impediment to attracting and retaining skilled, highly mobile workers.
• Trump wants to encourage more oil production to create jobs and reduce imports. Trudeau recently told Albertans he wants to ‘phase out’ oil production. Perhaps he’s unaware of oil’s crucial importance to Canada’s balance of trade, generating as much net export revenue as the next nine of our top 10 exports combined. • Trump wants to streamline the regulatory process for new oil pipelines. Trudeau is contemplating a new regulatory process featuring even more extensive ‘social licence’ consultations that have already seen economically important projects stymied for many years. • Trump wants more natural gas hydraulic fracturing, a key contributor to jobs in some of the country’s poorest states. Meanwhile, the federal government continues to hand some $18 billion per year in equalization payments to the four so-called ‘have not’ provinces that have banned fracking. Perversely, the funding of those payments has come almost entirely from tax revenues of oil and gas producing provinces. But now the economies of those provinces, and the federal tax revenues from them, have collapsed. Under the three-year rolling average calculation of the equalization formula, payments to the four frack-shunning provinces will start a precipitous drop at the same time as Trump-quake takes its toll on Canada’s economy. • Trump supports coal-fired power generation. Trudeau wants to replace coal-fired power with much more costly ‘green’ alternatives. That will add more challenges to the struggling economies of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick which don’t have hydro-power alternatives. The federal government recently released a study projecting three decades of continuous budget deficits that would double national debt to an incredible $1.5 trillion. That’s an unconscionable legacy to leave on the shoulders of young Canadians and their offspring. And the federal study didn’t consider the above Trump-quake impacts that are certain to make that terrifying debt scenario even worse. I’m one of many Canadians who detest Trump as an uber-egotistical, narcissistic, lying bully with ethical values vastly below those of our prime minister. But the stark reality is that virtually all of Justin Trudeau’s policies, from energy regulation to tax rates to income and carbon taxes to deficit spending, are economically suicidal in the face of Trump’s avowed actions. Clinging to those policies in the face of Trump-quake could prove to be the biggest mistake made by any prime minister in Canadian history. Gwyn Morgan is a retired Canadian business leader who has been a director of five global corporations. His column is distributed through Troy Media.
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Convicted murderer Nathan Desharnais sentenced BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff
Nathan Desharnais, 28, who plead guilty to second degree murder in the death of Talia Nellie Meguinis, has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 13 years. Desharnais’ trial was held earlier this month in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench, but on day nine he entered a surprise guilty plea after Justice Eldon Simpson ruled that photos found on a cell phone would be admitted as evidence in the case. Images on the cell phone, which belonged to Desharnais, were those of a woman’s body. He was charged with second degree murder and offering indignity to human remains after the body of Meguinis, 27, who was a mother of three boys, was found at a recycling facility in the Riverside Industrial area on Feb. 22nd, 2012. The charge of offering indignity to human remains was dropped after the guilty plea was entered. An autopsy report showed that Meguinis died of neck trauma. Desharnais was arrested and charged in September 2012 after an undercover operation, dubbed Mr. Big, was conducted. Sentencing took place in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench last Thursday. Crown Prosecutor Bruce Ritter asked Simpson to consider Desharnais serve 13 years in prison before parole eligibility. A second degree murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence, however, parole eligibility can vary from 10 years to 25 years. “To choke someone to death shows particular brutality,” he said, adding Desharnais had not shown remorse up to that point. Defense lawyer Patty MacNaughton said 10 years before parole eligibility would be a fair sentence. “The guilty plea has shown much more than small remorse - it should be given great weight. “My client was very young when he committed this offense and he has obtained some maturity since that time. He has a lot of life left for him to become somebody who can live in society with such a horrible offense on his record. “I don’t think we can throw Mr. Desharnais away yet. He did not have the best upbringing. He knows the foster system and substance abuse. He comes from a large family but he can’t claim a lot of support from them at this time. It’s not an excuse but it’s somewhat of a partial explanation.” During sentencing submissions, a total of 13 victim impact statements were submitted to court records. One of Meguinis’ sisters said that losing her was like having her left arm and left leg removed.
Theft of deceased boy’s belongings Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify a suspect who broke into a parked vehicle in the area of 33rd St. and 47th Ave. early Sunday morning and stole a suitcase containing the personal effects of a boy who had recently died. RCMP responded to the report immediately after the theft occurred at 5:47 a.m. on Feb. 19th. It is believed that there were two suspects who entered the parked grey car on 33rd St.; the suspects stole a large purple suitcase that contained personal effects and mementoes belonging to the family of a deceased 14-year-old boy. RCMP have searched the area for an abandoned suitcase and continue to investigate. Police are asking residents in the area of 33rd St., Kin Kanyon
and the nearby trail systems to check their yards and garbage cans for an abandoned suitcase or personal effects they believe may belong to the grieving family, and to keep an eye out for such items while walking the trails in that area. RCMP further ask anyone who is in possession of this stolen purple suitcase to drop it or its contents off at the downtown Red Deer RCMP detachment at 4602 51st Ave. or call 403-3435575 to make arrangements to have it returned. Anyone with information about this incident 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. - Fawcett
“I still must function but how can I when I am not whole? I miss my sister and I wake in the middle of the night and I find I am crying. Trying to learn how to continue on without her is very hard. I have to let her go and just remember her but I am having trouble doing that. The last image I have of my sister is her laying in a casket and that will haunt me for the rest of my life.” Another one of Meguinis’ sisters also read her victim impact statement during proceedings. “How could anyone want to hurt such a loved person? My sister was loved by so many people and her care free spirit and trust in others cost her her life. If only I could have one more moment with her, to hug her tighter. I would have hugged her longer.” Desharnais also addressed the court and Meguinis’ family before he was sentenced. “I wish I could give you some kind of explanation, but there is not an explanation. I am sorry. I have to live with this for the rest of my life.” During his verdict, Simpson said, “This attack involves senseSee us in-store for your favourite brand at the lowest price guaranteed!
less violence for no reason against Talia Meguinis. She entrusted her personal safety to him in a social setting. He subjected her to superior strength to harm her and he disposed of her body in order to hide what he had done.” After court adjourned, Meguinis’ family spoke to media outside the courthouse. Nellie Big Crow, Meguinis’ cousin said her family was hoping Desharnais would not have eligibility for parole for 25 years. “We are thankful for what he (Simpson) has given him (Desharnais). But it is going to take a while for us to heal from 13 years instead of 25,” she said. When asked if the conclusion of the trial has brought closure for the family, Big Crow said it hasn’t. “It’s not going to bring her back. We were supposed to grow old together,” said Yvette Meguinis, Talia’s cousin. Big Crow added now that the judicial process is over, the family will hold a candlelight vigil in honour of Talia next week on their reserve in memory of her. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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High school boosts awareness of genderless washrooms BY JOSEPH HO Express staff
This month, Hunting Hills High School made a statement in support of gender diversity by posting a picture of its all-gender restroom sign on its facebook page. “We always want to be open and honest with all of our stakeholders. We believe that all students and parents should be aware of the ongoings in our building. We want our parents to hear directly from us what is happening in our school,” wrote school Principal Darwin Roscoe in an email. He continued that the gender neutral washroom came as a request from the school’s QSA.
“This is supported by board policy as well as provincial legislation,” he wrote. While not a compulsory requirement, the Alberta Government’s guidelines for school policies concerning gender identities and expressions call for schools to provide a non-gendered, single-stall washroom for students who want the extra privacy, be it for reasons that are medical, religious, cultural or related to gender identity and expression. The guidelines say if possible, schools should have more than one non-gendered washroom that the entire school community could use. Alberta Education released the guidelines in 2016. Over at Red Deer Catholic, Superintendent Paul Mason said the
division had reviewed the provincial guidelines and felt existing practices were adequate for creating safe, inclusive and caring schools for all students regardless of identity. “We’ve had practices in place for many years. We’ve endeavored to always provide safe and caring environments for all of our students and addressing the needs of all students,” Mason said. “In practice, it provides genderless washrooms for students who have that requirement or have made that request. That’s something we’ve done in a number of our school sites over the years. “It’s not new for us. It’s something we’ve worked on with our students and families for several years now.” joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com
INCLUSIVE - Hunting Hills High School posted this photo on facebook of its all-gender restroom sign. photo submitted
Exploring Dementia informational meeting held in Lacombe BY MARK WEBER Express staff
With the goal of providing practical tips on dealing with the complexities of dementia, the Lacombe History Presentation Series continued with a talk called ‘Exploring Dementia’ recently at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. The evening’s featured speaker was Laurie Grande, regional lead, client services and programs with the Alzheimer’s Society’s Red Deer branch. Dementia is a term that actually covers several conditions - one of which is Alzheimer’s Disease. Other forms of dementia include
vascular dementia, Lewy Body disease, and frontotemporal dementia among others. According to the Society’s web site, dementia is an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. “Symptoms may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language, severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. A person with dementia may also experience changes in mood or behaviour. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse as more
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brain cells become damaged and eventually die.” Grande said that at the time of diagnosis, the various dementias are the least similar. But as they run their course, the impact of each becomes more similar in nature to the others. It’s also virtually impossible to know precisely what course the particular dementia will take from person to person. She added that first off, it’s critical to remember that the loved one with dementia can’t help their behaviour. “It can be confusing for family members because although most of the time a person will show these cognitive problems, there will be days when they have a bright moment and they won’t show that decline.” During those times of inconsistency, it can be quite confusing for family members - particularly during doctor visits when the person - for the duration of the appointment - shows little if any problem. Grande said that at that point, it’s helpful for family members to perhaps schedule a doctor’s appointment without the loved one present, where they can have a good, honest
discussion about what they’ve observed over the past several weeks or months. But sooner or later, the symptoms become unmistakable as the dementias are progressive and irreversible. Short-term memory, longterm memory, the capacity to reason things out and the communication centres of the brain are key areas that ultimately are affected. “What happens when you have dementia is that plaques and tangles begin to develop,” said Grande. “They start to deposit along these highways and the first place we notice this is in the short-term memory.” Retrieval of information becomes more difficult. “As time goes on these plaques and tangles get to be more dense, and there gets to be more deterioration,” she said. As the dementia worsens and the short-term memory is affected, some people won’t be able to take part in conversations where more recent events are the focus, for example. They may tend to withdraw from social contact because they feel like they can’t engage like they could have at one time.
Repetitive question also can also surface as well. “They will ask you when they are going to the doctor’s. Then they may leave for a bit, then they ask again. The burden on a caregiver can be so great because this can go on all day long. “It’s important to remember that they can’t help it because they can’t access their short-term memory anymore. It’s best if you are providing care for somebody to not give them a lot of information because they can’t hold onto it. Maybe put up a white board in the house and put up just enough information to just get them through the day,” she explained. “A whole calender for the whole month is not good for someone with dementia. Just today’s date, and the central things.” Grande said it’s about simplifying communication. Adding to the difficulty is that early on, people with dementia can also see these memory issues starting to become a bigger problem in their lives. Meanwhile, Grande encourages folks with a dementia diagnosis and their families to get
in touch with the local Society branch. There are a number of resources that can provide support, including support groups which offer a source of strength, fellowship and shared knowledge. “This is a progressive, degenerative disease. There is nothing that is going to stop it. It’s going to move forward and there is no cure for it,” she said. But in the meantime, there is life to be lived, and to that end knowledge and finding a supportive community can go a long ways. “A lot of people say that once they got a diagnosis, people stopped asking them questions and stopped asking them for their opinions. They quit engaging with them which is such a shame. Just because you have some cognitive issues doesn’t mean you stop talking to others. “We find that if people are really up front with their friends about what is going on, then the friends don’t fall by the wayside. It’s best just to be honest and clear with people about what is happening.” For more information, check out www.alzheimer.ca or call the Red Deer office at 403-342-0448. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
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Canada 1867-2017 150 YEARS STRONG & FREE! BEING CANADIAN!
Welcoming newcomers into the Red Deer community BY JOSEPH HO Express staff
Avery Acheson admits to having a rosy view of things. He is the intake and settlement manager at the Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.), working to make newcomers feel welcome. It’s a cause he finds Red Deer is quite willing to partake in. He points to the Riverside Meadows Community Association as an example, where they invited C.A.R.E. to host a skating program for immigrants and refugees. Likewise, he finds that newcomers are eager to get connected with their communities. Acheson said one of the Syrian refugee girls participated in the RBC Make 150 Count project, a Canada 150 campaign where she received $150 to do something positive. She went to the Mustard Seed, made gift bags and distributed them to clients and people on the street. Red Deer is pretty cool like that, Acheson said. “She wanted to give back because she recognized what Canada has done for her and her family. That’s something that’s very common,” Acheson said. Those are the stories that give Acheson optimism about
this City, and country, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary. According to the Canadian Heritage web site, one of the main themes for Canada 150 is diversity and inclusion, to continue building a country where everybody belongs and can reach his or her full potential. One of the things that Acheson finds unique about Canada Day is that it has always been less about celebrating a person or revolution, and more about us. “It’s interesting because around the world, how independence days or national days are celebrated is very different. In some places it’s commemorating a war or a person. In Canada, it’s a celebration of all what it means to be Canadian,” he said. “Because multiculturalism is part of our life, it’s part of our Constitution, we’re able to celebrate it as part of celebrating Canada. It’s really exciting to see how newcomers look at 150 for as an opportunity for them to celebrate what this country has done for them.” But according to Tymmarah Sheculski, a City of Red Deer human resource specialist, the
fact that she has a job focused on diversity and inclusion suggests that racism and discrimination still exists in Canada.
▾ “BECAUSE MULTICULTURALISM IS PART OF OUR LIFE, IT’S PART OF OUR CONSTITUTION, WE’RE ABLE TO CELEBRATE IT AS PART OF CELEBRATING CANADA.”
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It’s important to note that Canada 150 is not a celebration for everyone, she said. “If we really take an honest look at Canada’s history, the shameful treatment of First Nations people during the colonization of Canada, that’s what we need to be talking about when we recognize
Canada’s celebration of 150th (anniversary),” Sheculski said. Canada’s history includes colonization, the residential school system and the pass system — the last being a program introduced in 1885 to prevent First Nations from leaving reserves. Sheculski recommends that everybody read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report and 94 calls to action. Everybody has a role to play - individuals and institutions alike, she said. “Have a read and really have a good understanding of our history as a country. And then take some action,” she said. “This is what the focus should be on for Canada’s 150th. Addressing the TRC’s report and having a look at the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” Agencies like Catholic Social Services, C.A.R.E. and the Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association edu-
cate newcomers about who First Nations people are but there’s more work to be done, Sheculski said. Acheson said Canada has not been afraid to confront its past, which also includes incidents like the Chinese head tax, Komagata Maru and MS St. Louis. To many, it appears anti-refugee and anti-immigrant sentiment is on the rise. Acheson isn’t worried about it but he’s wary that those feelings exist here and are a divisive force. He believes recent political developments in the west, amplified by social media, have made certain viewpoints, previously taboo, acceptable in public. “It’s a very small percentage of people that have that opinion, but they can be very vocal,” he said. “I really do think the best way of addressing those issues is to have those discussions and those conversations. Acknowledge people’s fears and where they’re understanding things and have positive conversations.” joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com
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Week of Feb. 22 - Mar. 1, 2017 Sacred Heart Book Sale runs at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall (5508-48A Ave.) on Feb. 25th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Books, DVDs, CDs, videos and puzzles will be available for purchase. 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. On Feb. 25th, join us as we turn the Sheraton Special Events Centre into a Luxe Lounge for the Red Deer HospICE Gala. You’ll enjoy VIP treatment all night - specialty drinks and snacks at the cocktail reception, amazing decor and entertainment during the four-course seated dinner, fun auctions and raffles; a great dance band and host bar all night! All for a $200 ticket with a $100 charitable tax receipt! Red Deer Hospice is in its 11th year of providing compassionate end-of-life care in Central Alberta. We have assisted over 1,000 residents and their families as their life journey ended. There is no charge to stay at Red Deer Hospice and no one is ever denied access due to financial restrictions. Gala is the major fundraising event for Red Deer Hospice, last year raising $160,000 - help make 2017 even 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. Low or no income? There are benefits to filing your taxes. You could be eligible for Alberta and Canada Child Benefits, Carbon Tax benefits and disability tax credits. There is free yearround assistance to file your income taxes and it is available by appointment. Need help filing your taxes? If eligible, you can participate in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Call the Golden Circle at 403343-6074, Deacon’s Outreach at 403-346-5659 or the John Howard Society at 403-343-1770
for more information about the CAPRA (Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance) initiative. 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
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! 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
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 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
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403-346-3356 at the Westerner Park in Red Deer and runs through to Feb. 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 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,
peaceful mind. Change your Breath, Change your Life. Please register early. Full details at: www.reddeeryoga.ca . 403550-9240. 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 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
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 or call 403342-2266. Facilitator Training is a two-day course that trains individuals to facilitate support and education groups. Travel Memories runs March 1st from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch, in the Snell Auditorium. Hadrian’s Wall: our speaker will present a very picturesque over-
RDE view of an adventurous walking tour of Hadrian’s Wall including some great photos of archaeological discoveries at the Roman outpost of Vindolanda. Join us in the Snell Auditorium for this entertaining and enlightening presentation and enjoy light refreshments. If you are planning to bring a group, please contact us at 403-346-4576 ext. 1500. 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. 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 p.m. om the CMHA Learning Annex as well. Suicidal behaviour in children age 12 or younger is a subject of growing concern for those who work with children. Tattered Teddies is an interactive halfday workshop which examines warning signs in a child and explores intervention strategies through stories and case studies.
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Marking Black History Month in our province February is Black History Month in Alberta. It is a time to reflect on the history and contributions of a relatively small, but important group in our province. The first blacks began arriving in Alberta about 140 years ago. Most had worked as ranch hands and trail drivers in Texas and across the American West. As the cattle frontier gradually shifted northwards from Wyoming and Montana into southern Alberta, these black cowboys made their way into Canada. One of the best remembered of these new ranching immigrants was John Ware. He had been born a slave in South Carolina. However, after moving west following the end of the Civil War, he developed an excellent reputation as a horseman and cattle herder. Once in Alberta in the early 1880s, he worked briefly for the I.G. Baker freighting company, before securing a job on the Quorn Ranche near Calgary. By the 1890s, he had acquired his own small cattle and horse ranch on Sheep Creek near Millarville. In 1892, he married Mildred Lewis and they started to raise a family of five. After 10 years,
the family moved to a larger ranch along the Red Deer River in the Brooks district. Tragedy struck in 1905. Mildred fell seriously ill with pneumonia and passed away in the spring. That autumn, John was fatally injured by a fall from his horse. Mildred’s family assumed the care of the children. Among the first blacks to live in Central Alberta were Edward (George) and Hattie Thompson. Edward was born in Missouri, the son of Virginia slaves. Edward and Hattie had one daughter, who they named Latechange. After living in Nebraska, the Thompsons moved to southern Alberta, where Edward found work on the local ranches. Around 1904, they decided to get their own place. They consequently moved to the Magic/ Earlville district south east of Ponoka where they took out a homestead. Tragedy struck in early February 1907. Deep snow forced Edward to take a detour from his usual route to the Earlville store and post office. He became totally exhausted on his way home with his heavy load of supplies. He collapsed in the snow. He was later found frozen to death, less than a kilo-
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metre from his home and safety. After Edward’s death, Hattie and Latechange moved to Ponoka. Hattie took in boarders, did laundry and cleaned other people’s houses in order to make ends meet. In the mid-1920s, together with Latechange’s young daughter Alice, the Thompsons moved to Edmonton. Meanwhile, in 1908, noticeable numbers of blacks began immigrating to Alberta, mainly from Oklahoma. Although there
were no formal rules against their immigration, there were a great many informal rules which restricted their ability to cross the border into Canada. One sizeable group settled at Keystone (later renamed Breton), north of Rimbey and west of Ponoka. The area was isolated, but that suited the new settlers. The isolation allowed the creation of a cohesive community and kept potential conflicts with neighbours to a minimum.
In 1911, with more and more blacks moving to Alberta, the Edmonton Board of Trade made a major effort to have the government ban further immigration. They circulated a petition that argued that black settlers would be “ill-suited to the cold climate of Canada”, ignoring the fact that many from the northern States had experienced just as harsh of winters as the ones in Canada. When the petition was referred by Edmonton to the Red Deer Board of Trade, two local
prominent local members vigorously opposed it. They were Raymond Gaetz, first mayor of the Town of Red Deer and Francis Galbraith, first mayor of the City of Red Deer and editor of the Red Deer Advocate. Despite these two men’s opposition, the petition got widespread support. Severe restrictions on black immigration were soon imposed. It was not until the 1960s that black immigration to Canada began to grow again.
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Beds to help youth with addictions in Red Deer A new $7.3-million, eight-bed safe house for children with drug and alcohol addictions in central Alberta begins the design phase. “Vulnerable children and teens struggling with severe addictions need safe places close to home and family to receive treatment. We’re committed to providing better access to mental health and addiction services for kids and their families,” said Brandy Payne, associate minister of health. Counselling and health services at the new facility will support about 170 children and their families annually. The new facility will replace a five-bed facility that treats 100 youth each year. Addictions treatment and counselling is provided to the youth by Alberta Health Services clinical staff. Support programs at the site also include life skills training, behaviour management and relationship building. Counsellors link the children to community services for follow-up care once they are released. “Getting children and teens on the path to recovery can require a broad spectrum of services and in some cases, it is most appropriate to be delivered in a specialized facility. This expansion of services in Red Deer will provide additional supports for children and teens in Central Alberta,” said Dwight Hunks, executive director of addictions and mental health for Alberta Health Services Central Zone. A Request for Proposal for a prime consultant for the facility will be issued by Feb. 24th. The successful candidate will design the new facility and plan for the demolition of the current one. The competition will close March 10th. Construction times and completion date will be determined through the tender process. - Fawcett
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Kelowna’s The Wild! slated to play Bo’s this week BY MARK WEBER Express staff
well, it’s going to be tough to top. “What happens with our videos first of all is that we feel we own them as Heading to Red Deer later this a rock band - I don’t know any other month, Canadian rockers The Wild! rock band that does videos like ours,” recently released a video for their said Villain. “We’re quite proud of that track Ready To Roll from their su- - they are over the top, they are larger perbly-crafted new CD Wild at Heart. than life, they are gratuitous and that They’ll be in town on Feb. 24th at Bo’s. essentially is a complete amplified “When we made our first video, it version of exactly who we are. So it’s was over the top and really turned a lot only natural that our videos would of heads,” says frontman Dylan Villain. reflect that. Rounding out the band are The Kid “Once we finish them we kind of on guitars/backing vocals, Boozus on have this moment of - how are we going bass and vocals and drummer Reese to top that? With Ready to Roll, we had Lightning. a tall order. We just get in these mind “So we knew when we were making sets together where we really just egg this one, we had to really step it up.” each other on and it becomes this thing The video was filmed in the of well, why wouldn’t we do it? Okanagan near the band’s home town “So after that one, I don’t know what of Kelowna by longwe are going to do for time video director ▾ the next one.” Stuey Kubrick. Produced by Mike “EVER SINCE I CAN “From lighting guiFraser (AC/DC, REMEMBER, IT JUST Metallica, Airbourne, tars on fire, jumping TAKES OVER ME. off cliffs, guns, random Ae ro s m it h ) at explosions, excessive THERE’S BEEN NO Armoury Studios in pyro, playing our inQUESTION THIS WAS Vancouver, Wild At struments on top of WHAT I WAS GOING Heart will serve as a moving RV while the follow-up to their TO DO WITH MY ripping down a desert debut EP GxDxWxB highway and then acLIFE.” which was released in tually blowing up that 2015. Dylan Villain RV with explosives - I’d “Aside from his resay we did alright.” As sume, there is just so ▴ for Wild At Heart - the much more to Mike,” guys couldn’t be happier with how it explained Villain. “He worked on the turned out. first record with us, too. We’ve been “It’s been a real long time coming quite close for some time now. He’s got with this one - a lot went into this re- this way about him - he knows where cord,” said Villain. “Another aspect of I’m trying to take the music even prior being so excited about it is with the to even getting into the studio. success we saw with the first record, “I don’t really have to stress to explain basically we grew a lot, and we be- what I’m feeling. He’s such a stickler came a bigger band and it was only for getting it right, too. We also did natural that we would write and do a not pull any punches in making this record that reflected that growth. It’s record because we knew that the songs something that has been in us for a were worth it.” long time.” As for the recording process, Villain The record took about a year to write. said it can be a bit daunting as he is “In terms of recording it actually took something of a perfectionist. “We besix months to complete which is a lot lieve in music with conviction,” he said, longer than it would normally take us adding the band’s music is a mixture of and other bands as well. There were a what, “The blues feels like, rock’n’roll few things that kind of slowed down sounds like, and punk-rock smells like. that process but it was crazy because “I’m also an overachiever for where in going through them, it really shed I set the bar and I’m never really satsome light as to what I especially was isfied - so it’s a blessing and it’s a curse capable of as a musician and as a vo- without question,” he said with a laugh. calist - if we hadn’t experienced all that, “There is always something I can find we wouldn’t have the final product that that I don’t like. I have always dissectwe do today,” he said. ed the music that has shaped me my As to the video for Ready to Roll - entire life - I’ve been listening to that
CLASSIC - Canadian rockers The Wild! are heading to Red Deer on Feb. 24th for a show at Bo’s. Their latest CD, Wild at Heart, was just released last week. Joelsview Photography music for years and years. So I know the things about it that move me - that’s the bar. That’s the bar for me.” As to the injection of punk and blues into the rock mix, Villain said it just comes naturally. “I come by it honestly because I love both genres so much and I love rock and roll so much - it’s who I am - I love both of them equally and the thing about both genres that really ties them together is that raw honesty. “The original blues players - they
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meant it. It was music they were writing from the heart and it just came from such an honest place. And the same thing could be said about punk rock - it wasn’t made to be a fad or to turn a profit - it was made because it was just naturally coming out of these people. “I feel that it’s something - especially today - that separates us from the pack.” For Villain, pursuing music has been really the only path to take.
“Ever since I can remember, it just takes over me. There’s been no question this was what I was going to do with my life. I’ve known that since I was so, so young. I remember being about four or five - I had a ukulele and I would imitate Elvis Presley! That’s where it all really started. “I just haven’t known any other way - my plan A was not having a plan B.” mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
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Red Deer Players set to reveal Calendar Girls BY MARK WEBER Express staff
Presented by the Red Deer Players, the highly-anticipated production of Calendar Girls opens March 3rd at the Scott Block Theatre, with additional shows running through to March 18h. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. There is also a matinee performance on March 12th at 2 p.m. as well. On opening night (March 3rd) there is also a special gala fundraiser to benefit the Carole Forhan Theatre Arts Scholarship Fund and the Cancer Society. For ticket information, check out www.reddeerplayers. com. Set in Yorkshire, England, Calendar Girls is the true story of a group of Women’s Institute ladies who made a tremendous difference. According to the synopsis, when one of their fellow members loses her husband to leukemia, they set about raise money to replace the sofa in the hospital waiting room. Their campaign gained world-wide recognition and resulted in millions being raised for the fight against cancer. This funny, inspiring production is being dedicated with love to the late Forhan - a great local lady who inspired so many.
Director Lori Lane was also at the helm of last season’s powerhouse Mass Appeal and the equally mesmerizing Twelve Angry Men the year prior to that. Last winter, as Mass Appeal was closing, local theatre supporters were asking Lane what she may have coming up next. “I said what do you think about Calendar Girls?” The enthusiastic response was immediate, including that from Forhan, a much-loved Red Deer actor, director and all-around theatre enthusiast. “Carole was just 100 per cent enthusiastic about it,” recalls Lane. She also wanted a part in the show which features a cast of 14. “Six of those are the ‘calendar girls’ and they are onstage the whole time,” she added. Ultimately, it’s a rather intricate story to pull off with multiple scene changes, costume changes and the utilization of props. “All of that we had to think through, and the staging of it.” Finally in late July the green light was given to dive into pre-production formally - and the team was off to the races. Except that in early August, Forhan, who was such a huge supporter of bringing the play to local audiences, was diagnosed with cancer. Eventually, it was discovered that she was terminally ill.
As fall came around, the idea of forming a scholarship in Forhan’s name was sparked. She passed away in October. “So many of the ladies who were interested in doing the show - their interest was because of Carole.” In the following weeks, Lane selected her cast from some 30 hopefuls. Once the show was cast, table reads began. “To me it’s one of the most important parts, because that’s where we unearth who the characters are,” she said. “We figure what’s really happening in a given scene. We also talk a lot about what’s happening in a scene in each scene, every single character had an objective. Sometimes they achieve it, sometimes they don’t. “So there’s often a conflict that has to be resolved - whether it’s something internal in the character or a conflict between two people. “There are also scenes where a character might have a change of heart, or they cross a milestone. So we spend a lot of time digging into that so the actors really understand what’s going on with their character within that scene. “I also think the chemistry (between characters) is sort of a natural by-product of working on something like this as a team. And you work towards
an environment where that kind of chemistry can happen because there has to be so much trust,” she explained. “I also think it’s about discovering the characters. If you can lead people on that path of discovering who they are as their characters, that’s where the magic happens. “I really hope that people feel empowered to say, ‘I’m a beautiful person and there should be nothing to stop me from taking a leap and doing something because I believe it’s the right thing to do,” she said. “That’s the message.” Meanwhile, as mentioned, to help raise funds for the scholarship, opening night is a gala evening - tickets are $60 instead of the usual $25. “Twenty-five dollars of that ticket goes into the Carole Forhan Theatrical Arts Scholarship, so they will get a tax receipt for that amount,” said Lane. The gala evening will also feature special music, a silent auction and food as well. “There will also be a bit of an extended intermission where there will be desserts and that kind of thing. So it’s opening night with a whole bunch of extras added on.” Again, for more information or for tickets, check out www.reddeerplayers.com. mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
Royal Tusk includes City on western Canada dates BY MARK WEBER Express staff
Edmonton’s Royal Tusk will be hitting the stage at Bo’s on Feb. 28th. The guys’ debut DealBreaker was released last spring and has earned rave reviews. The band also caught the attention of Buzzfeed and Spotify Canada, who listed them as one of the their, ‘17 Artists to Watch in 2017’. Daniel Carriere (lead vocalist) and Sandy MacKinnon (bass) spent 12 years with the Edmonton band Ten Second Epic and knew they weren’t done making great music. They rounded up Quinn Cyrankiewicz (guitar), Calen Stuckel (drums) and Mike James (keyboard/guitars) for a jam session, and just 10 months later the band headed to New York to record Mountain with Gus Van Go. Meanwhile, DealBreaker was produced by Eric Ratz (Big Wreck, Monster Truck, Arkells, Billy Talent) and captures the true raw energy Royal Tusk wields. The band recorded the project in a relatively short time - just five weeks - in Toronto. Since its release, the guys have been getting rave reviews from fans about the project.
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“We did not expect the response that we have gotten from everybody - it’s just been 100 per cent positive,” explained MacKinnon during a recent chat. “It’s good for our egos,” he added with a laugh. “We had gone through so many ups and downs after Mountain came out - I really wanted (DealBreaker) to be a reflection of the feelings we had while we were writing those songs,” he said, adding the creative process also brings out the best in each member. “When someone has a great idea, everybody gets super excited.” Melding five different musical tastes and sensibilities into a single, seamless and terrifically-crafted project may sound like a challenge, but MacKinnon said the process was quite smooth. “We do have five strong artistic personalities all coming into this together, but the one thing I know with Royal Tusk is that everyone is working for the common good of the band. Sometimes, if your idea doesn’t work, there are no hard feelings - maybe it will work somewhere else. Everyone is just looking for the common good of the song.” MacKinnon said Ratz also brought so much to the project. Besides his amazing list of project
in the past, “He was also almost like another member. When we were kind of burned out with an idea and didn’t really know where to go, it was good to have a fresh set of ears and have him say, “What do you guys think about this?’ Sometimes that what you need to see a song progress. “It’s really fun, but you get back from the studio after a 12hour day and you are absolutely bagged! Of course, you feel quite satisfied about the whole thing, too.” As to the overall feel of the CD, Carriere has also noted that every time they played live touring the last record, people would say they sounded heavier to see live then what we sounded like on the record. “So we wanted to do a more accurate representation of our band which is influenced by classic rock and guitars,” he said. “We’ve always been a gui-
tar-driven band, but Mountain focused on highlighting our pop songwriting. For DealBreaker, we wanted to maintain that songwriting integrity, but make an old-fashioned heavy-guitar record.” As to DealBreaker, it was masterfully crafted from start to finish, opening with the compelling and robust cuts Dynamo and Curse the Weather. That attention to building on a foundation of solid guitars continues with the superb Soon. Don’t Get Me Wrong reflects the guys’ expressive talents in yet another stylistic light. The disc ends with the exquisite So Long the Build Up which features Ian Thornley of Big Wreck’s mesmerizing guitar solo on the track. Meanwhile, after their dates here in western Canada, they are heading to Austin, Texas to play South by Southwest in March.
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“It comes down to playing every single night,” explained MacKinnon of the joys of life on the road. “Every stage is different. It’s always a challenge and it’s just a lot of fun to be up there with your brothers. It’s really special and there is just no other feeling like
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it. I think that’s why musicians choose to be as broke as they are and live in squalor, because there is feeling you get on stage that you just can’t quite replicate,” he added with a laugh. “It’s perfect - I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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Central Alberta Theatre stages Foster’s The Melville Boys at the helm of many of CAT’s finest productions over the years. “I read it and it caught my fancy - I like Norm’s Central Alberta Theatre is putting the finishing writing,” explains Sutherland, adding the actouches on their latest dinner theatre offering - claimed playwright has an accessible style that The Melville Boys - which opens this Friday at readily connects with audiences. “It’s a really good mix - it’s a comedy with some real intense the Black Knight Inn. Directed by Michael Sutherland and penned drama, too. But in true Foster fashion, you smile by Norm Foster, the production runs through at the end of the play. “A lot of (his writing) is just about plain and to March 18th. As the synopsis reads, Owen and Lee Melville simple life,” he added of Foster’s remarkable and arrive at a lakeside cabin for enduring appeal. “His plays a weekend of fishing, but can really be placed anywhere ▾ their plans are thrown out of “IT’S A REALLY GOOD MIX as well. It’s just very relatable,” whack by the arrival of two he said, noting that over the - IT’S A COMEDY WITH sisters who become catalysts years he has appeared in about SOME REAL INTENSE for a tenderly funny and unfive Foster productions as an actor. “You see some consentimental look at four lives DRAMA, TOO. BUT IN flict, but there is a good deal in transition. TRUE FOSTER FASHION, of comedy with some really “They are off to their uncle YOU SMILE AT THE END sharp lines. That’s what Norm and aunt’s cabin way back in OF THE PLAY.” writes like.” the bush that they used to go He’s also thrilled with his to as kids with their father.” Michael Sutherland very There are other plot turns as capable cast. ▴ well which take the characters “I’ve always felt also that in different directions dramatpicking the cast is really 75 to ically-speaking, but by the end of the show audi- 80 per cent of what the play is. If you can pick ences will leave with a smile, noted Sutherland. a good cast with a good script, your chances of Co-directing the show is Erna Soderberg, and having a successful play are pretty high,” said the cast features Carla Falk, Jim Claggett, Rob Sutherland, who is also an exceptional actor in his own right, having last appeared in CAT’s Burton and Rina Pelletier. The production marks Sutherland’s first time rendition of 37 Postcards in late 2015. in the director’s chair, and it’s a challenge and And although The Melville Boys certainly has an experience he became particularly interested its funny moments, there is some drama woven in upon reading this script. He said he’s also into the script as well particularly between the enjoying working with Soderberg, who has been brothers at one point. “It gets pretty intense. In BY MARK WEBER Express staff
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Bubble Guppies Live! in Red Deer this weekend BY ERIN FAWCETT Express staff
Bubble Guppies Live! Ready to Rock, presented by Koba Entertainment and Nickelodeon, will bring their tour to Red Deer this weekend. They perform at the Memorial Centre on Feb. 25th. The Emmy award-winning Bubble Guppies, is a top-rated television show that teaches kids about a wide range of topics – from dinosaurs to dentists, rock and roll to recycling, and colours to cowboys. Molly, Gil and their fishtailed classmates learn about the world around them through playful investigation. “Put on your water-wings and get ready to dive into a swimsational musical underwater adventure,” said Patti Caplette, artistic director of the live show, adding Koba Entertainment has assembled an all-star team, including Bubble Guppies creators and writers Jonny Belt and Robert Skull, to bring this show to the live stage. “We’ve created a totally awesome production for everyone to rock out with the Bubble Guppies, but first they’re going to have to solve the mystery of the missing band member.”
FAMILY FUN - Bubble Guppies Live! Ready to Rock will take the stage at the Memorial Centre on Feb. 25th. photo submitted When the Bubble Guppies are getting ready to rock n’ roll with everyone’s favourite tunes, a special band member goes missing and the show can’t go on! With help from Mr. Grouper and giggly little fish, Molly, Gil and the whole gang embark on a musical expedition as they search every corner of their bubbly world for their friend. Featuring music, comedy, and audience participation, the Bubble Guppies will have to leave no stone left unturned and no bubble left un-popped in order to get the show on the road.
Rebecca Horvey, Bubble Guppies cast member who plays Gil, said she loves being part of the show. “I am just so happy to be on the road and touring. Touring is so much fun - it is such a great experience for a performer,” she said, adding her favourite part of the live shows is getting the opportunity to interact with the audience. “The show has so much audience participation and it is fantastic - you truly feel like a rock star. It’s an indescribable experience.” For tickets, visit www. BubbleGuppiesOnTour.com. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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the rehearsal last week, they just blew me away,” he said. “Each time they do it over, I’m just blown out of my chair.” Claggett, for example, is known for his knack for comedy, but there is a talent there too for nailing scenes of a more dramatic nature, added Sutherland. Meanwhile, directing the show has been a tremendous experience - a chance to hone an extensive set of skills that he hadn’t had to before as an actor. There’s a whole range of things to watch over, from sets to costumes to bringing out the very best in your group of actors as opening night approaches. Of course, it takes a committed team on all levels to really pull things all together, he said. With the cast, moving to the place where they go ‘off book’ also proved an exciting step. “Once you get totally off book, then the characters start
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PLAY DATE - From left, Lincoln and his new friend Gizmo spent some time playing at the Three Mile Bend off leash dog park on a sunny Saturday.
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Don’t waste your time when it comes to exercising Spend your workout doing one of these four exercises regimens and you won’t be wasting your time, that’s for certain. Between work, household chores, eating, and sleeping, it can be hard to find the time for exercise. This means when you do make the time to work out, you want it to be effective and worth the effort. There’s no use changing into workout clothes, heading to the gym, and putting in your time if you won’t see results. Like everyone else, you want to burn the most calories and see the most progress in the shortest amount of time. Let’s just focus on calorie burn for today. To do this, you need to be picky about which type of workout you choose. For example, while walking is an ideal exercise for many people, it’s not going to torch calories by any means. If you’re looking for the biggest bang for your calorie burn workout buck, try one of these four exercise regimens. 1. Interval training - most fitness experts agree
that interval training is one of the best ways to get fit and lose weight. You can use interval training for most types of cardio exercises. The idea is to alternate between high and low intensity exercise during your workout. This may mean running at a fast pace for two minutes, jogging at a slower pace for one minute, and repeating this pattern for the duration of your exercise session. Training this way allows you to exercise at a more intense pace for a longer period of time overall so you end up burning more calories. Try interval training with running, walking, cycling, or swimming. If you are an experienced weight lifter, you can even do this with a barbell or Olympic movements with lighter load. 2. Plyometrics - if you push yourself, you can burn up to 10+ calories a minute with plyometrics. That’s 200 calories in 20 minutes, 300 in 30. Plyometrics is a form of exercise that revolves around explosive jumps and hops that engage leg and core muscles. You’ll increase your strength,
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power, agility, balance, and athletic performance with a plyometric workout. Because of the high intensity of the workout, it’s not meant to be done everyday. You can try box jumps, distance jumps, burpees with jumps and the like. These can be tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing so put in some homework - the benefits are worth it. 3. Supersets - don’t spend your time at the gym doing measly bicep curls and weight machines. Weight training is a highly effective way to get in shape, burn calories, and increase your metabolism, but like other workouts, there are right and wrong ways of going about it. A form of high intensity interval training in the world of weight lifting is called supersets. They’re done by performing two different exercises back to back without resting in between. This could be an exercise that focuses on your upper body and one that mainly works your lower body. Skipping a rest period means you spend more time building muscle and burning calories. This also helps keep you focused, off your phone and away from chatty fellow gym go-ers. 4. Tabata - get maximum calorie burning potential in a short amount of time with Tabata.
A mixture of cardio and circuit training, Tabata is a type of high intensity interval training that can burn more than 13 calories a minute. That’s 54 calories in four minutes. Don’t expect it to be easy, however. With Tabata you’ll begin with a warm-up, rotate through a series of intense exercises with short rest periods in between, and then end with a cool down. Tabata can be considered a super specific and targeted interval training style. Typically, you would go 20 seconds very hard and 10 rests of active rest. The short work time means you can actually lift weights and create some power. Be safe here. Bonus tip - no spots! Remember, there’s no such thing as spot reduction. You can’t lose weight in your calves just by doing these exercises. Weight loss is achieved through dietary changes and regular exercise, while exercises that target specific muscles will strengthen and tone those muscles. Think big picture and stick the plan and you’ll come out on top. Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and the owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.
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This weekend’s Red Deer Winter Carnaval will be a sweet taste of French Canadian culture. The family festivities run from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 25th at Festival Hall, with maple taffy on snow, French Canadian pea soup, and maple syrup pudding. There is also a dinner on Feb. 24th. Red Deer’s chapter of the Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta (ACFA) is hosting the event. “The main thing is to share our culture. We are very, very inclusive and
that’s what we want to do. We want a happy family event and we take the opportunity to share our culture. Usually starting with food is a great idea,” said Bruno Collet, regional director for the ACFA. This will be the eighth annual Carnaval, Red Deer’s own version of the Quebec festival, which will also feature games, live entertainment and a clown. With the exception of the food, which will be provided at low cost, it’s all free. Carnaval holds great cultural significance for French Canadians, Collet said. “Winter can be fun. That’s why they started that in Quebec City,” he said. “It’s been in the French Canadian cul-
ture, especially the east part of Canada, forever.” The maple syrup taffy on snow is an especially popular part of the festival. “We call them sugar bugs, people who are hooked on maple taffy on snow because they cannot make it at home. They call us at home in October asking, ‘Hey Bruno, you have any maple taffy on snow this year and when is it happening,’” Collet said. The Friday portion of the festival is the Sugar Shack Dinner, which includes a meal, live music and a cash bar. Tickets cost $25 each. Five dollars from each one of the 110 tickets available will be donated to the Red Deer
women’s shelter. Collet said there are nine women on the ACFA Red Deer board, a factor into their decision to support the cause. “We met with the management of the women’s shelter and we liked what they were doing. I brought that to the board and it was an easy decision,” he said. The Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta or French Canadian Association in Alberta is an organization that shares French Canadian culture and gathers its members for social activities. Collet said 80% of its members are bilingual. joseph.ho@reddeerexpress.com
TASTY TREAT - The maple syrup taffy on snow is a highlight of the annual Carnaval which will take place this Saturday at Festival Hall. photo submitted
Here are some ways to decrease the risk of a heart attack Every 37 seconds in North America someone dies of a heart attack. But there are several natural remedies to protect the health of our hearts. They’re all available in health food stores and are not associated with the complications of cholesterol-lowering and other prescription drugs. Remember, the first rule of medicine is to do no harm. One – get hooked on fish. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health report the magic ingredient in fish is omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids, like Aspirin, add oil to the blood, making it less likely that platelets will stick together to form a fatal clot.
Two – then get hooked on an anti-inflammatory diet. We know something is wrong when we develop an inflamed throat. Researchers believe that inflammation also increases the risk of coronary attack. It can be predicted by a test called C-reactive protein (CRP). Dr. Ernst Schaefer, chief of the Lipid Metabolism Laboratory at Tufts University in Boston, says the best way to lower CRP is to lose weight, and to keep away from processed foods and many dessert items that are high in pro-inflammatory omega - 6 fatty acids. Three – think ‘Sytrinol’ to lower blood cholesterol. Sytrinol consists of citrus and palm fruit
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extract, known as plant sterols. This remedy is and other animals produce 5,000 milligrams of shown to be effective in decreasing total choles- Vitamin C daily. Unfortunately humans, due to a terol, triglycerides, LDL (the bad cholesterol) and genetic mutation, lost this ability eons ago. in increasing HDL (the good cholesterol). Linus Pauling, a Nobel Prize winner, believed It also helps to have a handful of almonds daily that a lack of high doses of C triggers microscopic and to increase dietary fiber such as cracks in coronary arteries often reoat bran, beans, peas, whole grains, in the formation of a blood clot Dr. Gifford sulting vegetables and fruits. and a fatal heart attack. The addition Four – consider Aspirin. Those who of lysine, an amino acid, strengthens have had a heart attack should consult arterial walls decreasing the risk of a doctor about Aspirin. New evidence stroke. shows that an enteric-coated 81 milliMedi-C Plus and several other gram Aspirin daily decreases the risk of brands containing high doses of C a second coronary attack. The doctor are available. Photos on my web site, www.docgiff.com, show the results of will advise that there is a risk of gastaking increased amounts of C. trointestinal bleeding, but this risk is Seven – alcohol in moderation is normally outweighed by the benefit. Five – consider Neo40 to help dilate one of the best medicines. Like many coronary arteries. I take one of these things in life, too much is a curse. But lozenges daily. It contains a potent combination I believe Sir William Osler was right when he of natural ingredients that stimulate the inner remarked, “Alcohol is for the elderly what milk is lining of blood vessels to produce nitric oxide for the young.” Alcohol relaxes coronary arteries, (NO). This molecule causes dilatation of coronary decreases the risk of a blood clot and increases and other arteries. good cholesterol. It also helps erectile dysfunction as it dilates Eight – remember the formula EP =A+D. Extra penile arteries in the same way. Dr. Nathan Bryan, pounds cause atherosclerosis and Type 2 diabetes. at the University of Texas, Health Science Center Since 50% of patients with diabetes die of a heart at Houston, a world authority on NO, says that attack, it’s worth stepping on the scale daily to after age 40 we lose the ability to make NO causing prevent weight gain. constriction and stiffening of arteries. Nine – walk, walk, walk. Some 10,000 steps This in turn results in hypertension. This con- daily are vital to keep your body in good shape. stant pressure causes an inflammatory reaction in Remember none of my columns are meant to coronary arteries which kills one North American diagnose, cure or treat disease. Always consult every 37 seconds. Once started Neo40 must be your family doctor. For more information, check out www.docgiff. taken daily to achieve good results. Six – high doses of Vitamin C and lysine. Dogs com. For comments, email info@docgiff.com.
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Brandon Magee hitting his stride with the Generals BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff
If the Lacombe Generals were only going to get one season out of Brandon Magee, this would surely be the one they were looking for. Since joining the Generals at the start of the season after a brief stint in the East Coast Hockey League last year, Magee has quickly become a key part of the team’s high flying offense thanks to his excellent hands and hockey sense. “I was just lucky to have the opportunity to go play for those guys,” said the former Victoria Royals forward, who finished the Chinook Hockey League regular season as the league scoring leader with 34 points in 20 games. Magee, 23, made the decision to come back to his hometown of Edmonton and play for the Generals after spending all five years of his major junior hockey career with the Victoria Royals organization and playing parts of a year with the Idaho Steelheads and South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL last season in order to take advantage of the WHL’s scholarship program, which stipulates that a former player must take advantage of the scholarship within 18 months of graduating from the league and before playing for an NHL or top level European team. “For me to go on playing pro I would have lost my schooling so, you know, the last summer there I had a lot of decisions to make but I think the biggest one was that I have to pursue a school career first before hockey,” said Magee, adding that next season he hopes to play hockey for the University of Alberta Golden Bears while pursuing a business degree. Right now though Magee’s focus remains on helping the Lacombe Generals win their second Allan Cup in a row. To that end, the smooth-skating centre man has had the help of fellow newcomers Riley Sheen and Myles Bell, both of whom he played against throughout his WHL days with Bell playing for the Regina Pats and Kelowna Rockets and Sheen splitting his time between the Medicine Hat Tigers, Seattle Thunderbirds, Lethbridge Hurricanes and Red Deer Rebels. Now playing together in the Chinook League, the three forwards have combined to form one of the most effective
CATALYST - From left, Brandon Magee of the Lacombe Generals stick handled the puck past a Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs defenseman during a game earlier this year. The 23-year-old centre man leads the Chinook Hockey League in scoring this season. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express lines in the entire Chinook Hockey League. In fact, Bell, Magee and Sheen finished with the league lead in goals, points and assists respectively and combined for 96 points total between them. Not bad for a bunch of guys in their early 20s. “With both those guys on my wings I’ve just been focused on trying to get the puck to them. You know, Bell’s a good shooter and Riley’s a skilled forward who’s been making a lot of plays,” said Magee. Recalling his time in the ‘Dub, “There’s definitely a lot of ups and downs,” Magee said. “I was in Victoria for four years and I had a coach that played a lot of NHL time in Dave Lowry and I think I was able to learn a lot of NHL time in Dave
Lowry as far as being a pro and coming to the rink every day with the same mindset that you have to get better,” he said, adding he’s carried a lot of what he learned with him into his pro career and now into his schooling. Although he only ever played for the Royals organization during his time in the league, the deep blue jersey of the WHL’s newest squad isn’t the only WHL he’s donned. In fact, he came into the league as a 16-year-old in 2010 when the Royals were known as the Bruins and played out of Chilliwack, B.C. Magee’s rookie season was the last the Bruins would play in the small town an hour and a half east of Vancouver before relocating to the Island for the start of the 2011-12 season.
“For me I think it was a lot to do with settling into new billets getting in,” Magee recalled, adding there were some upsides to the move. “I don’t want to slight Chilliwack by any means but I would say the atmosphere in Vic was a lot better just with the fan base and the City got behind us.” He noted the atmosphere in the new Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex in Lacombe has also been great. “The fans - pretty much every game since we moved back into the Lacombe rink there - have been phenomenal and hopefully we get their continued and added support here going down the stretch,” he said, noting that for him there has also been an adjustment to the style of play in the Chinook League. “It’s definitely a lot different. The
guys that are there are a lot more experienced and a lot more poised with the puck in that sense. The speed of play for me is a little bit different coming from pro and being at NHL and AHL camps the last couple of years, making that step right to the Chinook League was a little bit different for me,” he said, adding he’s been able to adjust and learn from a lot of the older and more experienced players on the team. Magee and the Generals completed a four game series sweep of the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs in the first round of the ChHL playoffs this past weekend and are now waiting to find out whether they will play the Innisfail Eagles or the Stony Plain Eagles in the ChHL final later this month.
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Jordan Hansen has already taken his first jump out of the chute on the 2017 rodeo season. The Calgary bull rider rolled out of the gate to an early lead in the Canadian standings on Saturday night, after winning the short-go and the overall championship at the Rebel Energy Services Xtreme Bulls Event at the ENMAX Centrium on Saturday night. “I’m feeling really good. I’ve been down in the States here all winter, so everything’s been going good and I’m just happy I could come back to home soil and keep things rolling,” said Hansen after clinching the win at the first Canadian Pro Rodeo Association event of 2017 with an 88-point ride aboard a bull called Jesus & Bocephus from X over 6 Ranch during the shortgo on Saturday night. The event, which also counts towards the PRCA World Standings and PRCA Xtreme Bulls series standings, featured
some of the best bull riders in the business including riders like Canadian bull riding legend Scott Schiffner and former Canadian Champion Tanner Girletz. Hansen kicked off his winning night in the long-go with an 83.5 point ride on the Outlaw Buckers’ 2 Dark 2 C, a bull he is familiar with. “I knew that first bull I got on really well. I rode him before, so I was really excited about him and actually the bull I rode in the short round; I rode him one time here last summer and was a bunch of points on him so I was pretty happy to have him again too,” said Hansen. Between the two bulls Hansen put up an aggregate score of 171.5 on two head which was enough to send him back to Calgary with a nice $3,250 cheque. This was the first time the defending Canadian champion has made an appearance at the Red Deer bull riding event, but after riding in front of a raucous crowd at the Centrium, he said he’ll definitely be back. “I’m usually in the States at this time.
It was awesome. This is a bull riding event that I’m definitely going to try to come back to every year. It’s an awesome event and I’m happy everyone could make it out.” Strathmore’s Jackson Scott came away with the second place cheque with an 155 on two and Schiffner took the third place money with a 91.5 on one thanks to a huge ride aboard Nickel Package from the Outlaw Buckers. In addition to the intense bull riding action on display at the Centrium throughout the evening, fans in attendance were also treated to a display of dangerous leaps and stunts during a Bullfighters Only freestyle bull fighting event, which was eventually won by veteran bull fighter Scott Waye. The Red Deer event was also the first rodeo the CPRA has held since the tragic death of 25-year-old bull rider Ty Pozzobon earlier this year and in order to honour him the Association put on a special tribute at the start of the night where they honored Pozzobon by letting one of the bulls he raised out into
CLOSE CALL - Bull rider Ty Pankewitz got up close and personal with Crooked Nose from Wayne Vold Rodeo Co. during the Xtreme Bulls Event at the ENMAX Centrium on Saturday. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express the arena during the intro ceremonies. “He was one of the best bull riders in the world and definitely the best in Canada, so it was definitely a heartfelt intro,” Hansen said. Led by Tanner Girletz, who was a
close friend of Pozzobon, many of the bull riders who rode on Saturday were ‘riding for Ty’ to honour their fallen friend. “He’s in our hearts tonight, that’s for sure,” Hansen said. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
Vipers caught in close playoff battle with Thunder BY ZACHARY CORMIER Express staff
The Red Deer Vipers’ playoff series against the Airdrie Thunder is shaping up to be a battle for the ages if the first four games are anything to go by. In a rematch of last season’s down to the wire Heritage Junior Hockey League north division semi-final series, the Vipers and Thunder traded wins for the first four games of the best of seven series, last week, finishing the weekend in a 2-2 deadlock. “It’s been back and forth. The
games in Airdrie they’ve been able to play their way a little bit more than we’d like them to. They play a really fast game in the neutral zone and when we shut that down we’re really effective and when we can’t they score quite a bit off the rush,” said Vipers’ Head Coach J.D. Morrical of the Thunder. At the time of writing, the home team has won every game in the series, with the Thunder taking the games played at the Ron Ebbeson Arena in Airdrie and the Vipers claiming the games played at the Collicutt.
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“Home ice advantage has been big in the series, especially with the line changes and that sort of thing,” Morrical said. That home team wins trend is in direct contrast to last year’s playoff matchup between the two teams, which saw the visiting squad take the victory in every game right up until the deciding game seven in Airdrie, which the Thunder eventually won in overtime. “This year, I think both teams are just a little bit different, maybe a little bit better than last year too, so the matchups that
we get out there are a lot more important this year. It’s been a good series again, for sure. It’s been a little heated, it’s been back and forth,” said Morrical. Neither team has been willing to give any ground either. After the Thunder jumped out to an early series lead with a 5-4 win over the Vipers in game one last Tuesday night, Red Deer quickly responded with a 3-1 home win of their own the following evening. Two days later, the Thunder took the series lead again with a 6-4 victory on Friday night
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only to have Red Deer surge back with a 3-2 triumph of their own to tie the series up again. Morrical said in a playoff series that is so close, the key for the Vipers will be to win one of the remaining games on the road. “I feel pretty confident with the boys at home, just on the road we have to have a better start. We’ve had really poor starts and the calls aren’t going our way in Airdrie, so we have to make sure we take that whole thing out of the equation and get a good start. I think that’s the biggest thing for us,” Morrical said, noting in order to do that it’s going to be important for the Vipers to limit Airdrie’s high flying offense. “In Red Deer we’ve given up one and two and in Airdrie we’ve given up five and six, so that’s going to be a big difference for us.” While Airdrie has done a good job of limiting Red Deer’s top
line of Mack Differenz, Spencer Yeats and Kale Lapointe, Red Deer has benefited from a bit of secondary scoring throughout the series, particularly from their second line of Logan Linnell, Declan Johnston and Brett Hoopus. “They’ve been on the board every game and creating every single shift they’re on the ice. It’s been great to watch and I hope they can keep it going,” Morrical said. He also noted the Vipers’ goal tending tandem of Branden Bilodeau and Cole Sears has been excellent at keeping their team in every game. The Red Deer Vipers were in action against the Airdrie Thunder in Airdrie on Tuesday night for game five of the best of seven series. That game was not over at press time. They return home on Wednesday night for game six. That game goes at 8 p.m. at the Collicutt Centre. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com
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Staying true to you regardless of the trends How to paint with the Pantone colour of 2017. Fifteen design trends that are totally over in 2017. Twenty ways to update your home this next weekend. Enough! The lists and must have or must don’t lists are overwhelming and with one click of a mouse you can have 1,458 must haves for this year and they will probably all contradict each other. One designer will say brass is making a comeback while the next guru swears it is on the outs and to only have dark metallic in your home. It’s kind of like trying to diagnose yourself online; search headache and sneezing and you get a terminal verdict. Interior design should always be about common sense; it should revolve around what works for your family and what
accommodates how you live in your home. Should a family with five children and a three ft. great dane (who likes to lick surfaces) invest in a snow white kitchen? Probably not, and I don’t care how trendy or MUST HAVE white kitchens are at any given moment – this family would be miserable trying to keep them clean. If small scale, minimalist furniture is on fleek yet you have a large family who likes to watch movies and eat popcorn then you need to thumb your nose at trend and buy that big sofa that you can all snuggle up in. Do you have a formal or casual lifestyle? Do you host the rare social gathering known as the dinner party or do you tail gate grilled sausages and chips for your friends?
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WIDE OPEN - This upstairs living, dining and kitchen area in a True Line Homes show home in Laredo shows how an open concept floor plan can make entertaining a breeze. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express Home needs to reflect your most enjoyed activities and the backdrop to your life. Spend the money where you spend the time and focus that energy on making those spaces amazing. Your fulfillment and joy will be ten-fold if you invest in a beautiful patio set to barbecue on all summer long rather than putting new hardwood in a room you never visit. Figure out the broad strokes
of your life; hard vs. soft, formal vs. casual, bold vs. refined. Use these terms to help you decide what your home will represent and what it will say to the world. I have seen homes which need various décor upgrades yet the clients spend $15 thousand on an outdoor hot tub and you know what? The enjoyment and use they get out of that purchase is beyond value and pays for itself in satisfaction
every single day. This is common sense and good use of design budget in my eyes. Life is fleeting, the moments with our families are brief and we have so many missed opportunities as we fret over the details. Open up, allow life to get in and to make a mess from time to time. To have time in your big, comfy loud or quiet,
small and conservative home is a gift and we worry far too much about being on trend and on point when it comes to our homes. Curl up on the sofa and throw a few pizza boxes on the floor, I bet you’ll never see that on a top ten trend list! Kim Wyse is a Central Alberta freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Realtor/Ask a Designer’.
Reading this article could save you thousands of dollars! What is a mortgage renewal you ask? Each mortgage has a set term which can vary from one to 10 years. Just before the end of your term you will receive an offer from your current lender and you have three options 1. Sign and send back as is. 2. Check the market to make sure you are getting the best rate and renegotiate with your current lender 3. Move the mortgage to a new lender. Option 1 is not a very good idea in my opinion. The onus is on you to make sure you are being offered the best rate. Banks are a business like any other and they are seeking to make the highest profits they are able as to keep their
shareholders happy. There is nothing wrong with that. That does mean however that you as a savvy consumer should take a few minutes to ensure you are being offered the best possible rate you can get. Think of it as the sticker price on a vehicle at a dealership. The rate you are being offered is a starting point for discussion, not the final price. Let’s look at an example: Mortgage of $300,000 with an amortization of 25 years. Your offer is for 3.19% for a five-year fixed = $1,449.14/month and you will owe $257,353.34 at the end of the term Best rate is 2.59% for a five-year fixed = $1,357.38/month and you will owe $254,372.59 at the end of the term
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You would pay $91.76 less each month or $5,505.60 over all 60 months and still owe $2,980.75 less. So you need to ask yourself if you are OK handing that money over to the mortgage provider or if you would prefer to keep it yourself and I am pretty sure I know what your answer will be. So here are the steps I mentioned to save yourself all that money. 1. Receive the offer from the mortgage lender and actually look at it ASAP so that you have enough time to make an informed decision. 2. Research via the Internet and phone calls to find out what the best rate even is. 3. Phone your current lender and negotiate! OK, you are going to have to get downright assertive and that may be uncomfortable but when you compare your comfort to the thousands
of dollars you could save, you will see that it’s worth it. 4. If said lender will not offer you the rate then move the mortgage. You will have to provide paperwork and complete the application but if you keep in mind the example from above then I repeat, it’s worth it. 5. Take a look at your budget and see if you can increase the payments to decrease the mortgage and save yourself even more as the overall interest costs decrease. Keep in mind when that renewal notice arrives that you literally have the power to save yourself money and you are not obligated to accept the first offer which is presented to you and I truly hope you do not. Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres - Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.
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Taking the whole family on a vacation Family travel. There are now so many options to experience this huge world with your family and multi-generational travel is one of the fastest growing segment in travel. Grandma and grandpa are young and active and are interested in travelling with their grandchildren now more than ever. The choices can be a little overwhelming but hopefully we can give you some great trips to think about. One of everyone’s favourite family vacation is a trip to either Disney World or Disneyland. We had so much fun seeing our girls go from Disney character to Disney character getting their signature and of course a picture taken with every princess in the park. We had so much fun, we had to go back a second time when they were a little older so we could go on the rides they missed the first time. Both of these parks are truly the most magical place on earth. The all-inclusive’ s have so many options from the Beaches Resorts with the characters from Sesame Street to Toopy and Binoo. Many of the family resorts have a discount for children and lots of great kid’s activities. Just ask us which one would be the perfect fit for your family. Besides Disney, there are many other options for cruises that cater to your family. Carnival, NCL and Royal Caribbean have amazing slides and lots of active adventures. From zipling, rock climbing to skating at sea on ice, there is something for everyone. While the kids are lying by the pool getting some much needed sunshine, grandma and grandpa can be going down a 10-storey waterslide or trying their hands on the plank that extends beyond the confines of the ship. The shows in the evening are incredible and your children will fall fast asleep with all of that sunshine and activity throughout the day. We love the option that Royal Caribbean has that they will feed your kids first in the dining room and then come and take them away for some fun activities so you can enjoy your meal and laugh and reminisce about your family memories you have just created. The kids’ club on the ships have highly-trained childcare workers, so there is no concern that your little one won’t be taken amazing care of. Our girls are still talking about them
zipling in Roatan, swimming with the dolphins in Cozumel and cave tubing in Belize to name a few. These are family memories that we are still talking about. If you are thinking of wanting a family vacation besides a hot destination there are getting to be more and more organized options. Disney has now joined forces with AMA Waterways to experience sailing along the amazing Danube River. Uniworld River Cruises also has some exclusive family sailings that have excursions that cater to the children onboard. Looking for more of a land desti-
nation – we would recommend that you check out Trafalgar. They have an amazing 13-day South Africa tour with some of the highlights of tracking the ‘Big 5’ and other endangered species. At the tip of South Africa, you might even see a penguin or two. They also have amazing tours to Europe with their Castle and Kilts or even a Greek Island Hopper Tour. Not wanting to go so far? Then what about the Wild West Cowboys and Buffaloes to Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Who doesn’t want to go for a wild ride through the land of castle, drives, gun-toting bandits and the
Grand Canyon. If your family is a little more adventurous but still want to be a part of a smaller group. Then we highly recommend G Adventures. This Canadian-owned tour company is one of our favorites and their family tours are some of the best in the industry. Experiencing Thailand and having some incredible hands on experience. If your kids are now teenagers (12 years and up) they have some tours that specifically designed to keep them engaged. One of our favourite family holidays was our two week trip to Australia.
We designed the trip around what the girls were interested in and to experience as much of Australian life as we could. Our youngest gave her best at her surfing lesson in Manly beach. The experience of snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef together and sand surfing in Brisbane are what memories are made from. As you can tell, there is so much to see and do with your family in a safe environment and they will have memories that will last them a lifetime. Susan Walker is a travel agent and the owner of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Red Deer.
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CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Attention Alberta residents: Do you or Misc. someone you know suffer Help from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. TollHERITAGE LANES free 1-888-511-2250 or BOWLING www.canada Red Deer’s most modern 5 beneÀ t.ca/freeassessment pin bowling center req’s permanent F/T & P/T front counter staff for (eves. and Legal wknds). Please send Services resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/ licensing loss? Travel/ INTERESTED IN the business opportunities? Community Newspaper Be embarrassed? Think: business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for Criminal Pardon. US entry people like you. Post your waiver. Record purge. File destruction. Free resume online. FREE. consultation Visit: 1-800-347-2540. awna.com/for-job-seekers.
Employment Training
Snow Removal
Misc. Services
1290
REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide ClassiÀeds. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com.
Painters/ Decorators
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JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888 LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801. Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT
Roofing
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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254
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ANTIQUE hand painted frame mirror 33”X36”. 100.00 obo. 403 309-3475 after 5 pm.
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PHONOGRAPH-60’S French Provincial cabinet w/ working radio, record player & 8 track tape deck. 100.00. obo 403-309-3475 after 5 p.m.
Auctions
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THE ELECTRIC GARAGE 11th Annual Red Deer
Collector Car Auction & Speed Show
March 17. 18 & 19, 2017 Westerner Park, Red Deer. Western Canada’s Largest Collector Car Event featuring Dan & Laura Dotson from Storage Wars Consign Today 1-888-296-0528 X 102 or 103 EGauctions.com 24 FULLY SERVICED LAKE PROPERTIES Buffalo Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. Lots range from 0.2 +/- to 0.32 +/acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. 3 PARCELS OF FARMLAND - Thorhild, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 466.99 +/- title acres. 421 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. ARMSTRONG HOTEL & SALOON - Armstrong, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 16 guest rooms, saloon & restaurant. ProÀtable going concern business. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Realtor: Tom Moran (PREC) Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction.com/ realestate.
Auctions
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Firewood
1660
Misc. for Sale
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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 11th Annual Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show. Over 200 cars. Westerner Park, March 17 - 19. Last year sold over 80%. Time to consign, all makes and models welcome. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102 or 103; consign@egauctions.com. Gauctions.com. Featuring Dan & Laura Dotson from hit TV series Storage Wars.
LOGS SAWMILLS from only Semi loads of pine, spruce, $4,397. Make money & tamarack, poplar, birch. save money with your own Price depends on location bandmill. Cut lumber any of delivery. Lil Mule dimension. In stock ready Logging 403-318-4346 to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. Garden 400OT.
MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, riÁes, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.
TWO Siamese kittens for sale 60.00 each. Ph. 403 887-3649
TOY & NOVELTY STORE Closeout Auction. Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m., MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds, Alberta. Also selling police seizures, RV items, western clothing, Conwin helium balloon inÁator, Insider balloon stufÀng tool & more. See montgomeryauctions.com or call 1-800-371-6963.
EquipmentMisc.
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A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers. ModiÀcations in ofÀces, windows, doors, walls, as ofÀce, living work-shop, etc., 40’ Áatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
EquipmentHeavy
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STEEL BUILDING SALE “Really Big Sale Is Back Extra winter discount on now!” 20X19 $5,145. 25X27 $5,997. 28X27 $6,773. 30X31 $8,110. 35X33 $11,376. 40X43 $13,978. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036; www.pioneersteel.ca. STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Priced to sell!” 20X21 $5,997. Front & back walls included. 30X33 $7,339. No ends included. 35X37 $11,782. One end wall included. Check out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036.
Supplies
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HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1-866-873-3846. New growth guaranteed.
Cats
1830
Grain, Feed Hay
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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.
Condos/ Townhouses
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3 BDRM. townhouse in Red Deer for rent or rent to own. 403-887-4670 or 403 350-6194
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POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS
Summer Internship Program
Work alongside the editors, reporters and photographers of the community newspapers in Alberta or NWT A ten-week internship through the C.A. Maclean Foundation is an invaluable opportunity to learn first-hand the importance of community journalism.
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Warehouse Space
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.
Realtors & Services
Red Deer Express
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FARMLAND & MATURE yard site for sale. 2034 ac, house 2 car garage, quonset & plenty of water. 1 section block in RM 193, 9 adjoining quarters in RM 223. Call 306-850-0774 or ncseaman@gmail.com.
Farms/ Land
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Manufactured Homes
ULTRA AFFORDABLE, PRIVATELY OWNED modern homes for Alberta pasture, hayland and starting at $90,000 grainland available in small delivered. Don’t overpay! and large blocks. Please 2017’s available now; contact Doug at www.bestbuyhousing.com 306-716-2671 for further Call/text 403-917-1005. details. Red Deer, Airdrie, Edmonton. Canada’s largest home selection! Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS
CAREERS
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 sessions are Feb. 13 and 27, 3:30-5 p.m. The United Way of Central AB – 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, 403-346-2010 x 113, marg.harper@waskasoopark.ca.
Make a Difference in Federal Elections
Be a Returning Officer Your opportunity to serve democracy in Red Deer– Mountain View The work of a returning officer is challenging and rewarding. If you’re a leader with management experience and knowledge of your community, this may be the job for you. As a returning officer, you will plan and manage federal elections in your riding during a ten-year appointment. You will represent Elections Canada and be on the front line for electors and candidates. 17023CE0 The hours of work vary between elections, but increase significantly in the year leading up to an election. To qualify as a returning officer, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and live in the federal riding where you’re applying to work. To find out more about the role of a returning officer and how to apply, go to elections.ca and click on Employment or call 1-800-463-6868. Applications must be received by midnight on March 3, 2017.
Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament to conduct federal elections, by-elections and referendums.
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Canadian Diabetes Association - We are looking for volunteers to host our display table at the Red Deer RV Show Feb 17-26, to promote Diabetes awareness. For more information contact Jackie Morrison, 403-346-4631, jackie. morrison@diabetes.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 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, alana.hancock@gov. ab.ca. Red Deer Action Group Society has been serving the citizens of Red Deer with their special transportation needs since 1977. They are seeking Volunteer Board Members. For more information contact 403-343-1198, rdag@telus.net Family Services of Central Alberta - Looking for Board members with Fund development and Marketing and HR experience. We would also like to have a senior on our Board. Our meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For more information contact Liz Leinweber, 403-3098215, lleinweber@fsca.ca. 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, 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, info@habitatreddeer.ca.
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame – We are looking for volunteers to help out at our Family Fun Day, on Monday, February 20, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., helping with crafts or serving hot chocolate. Contact Debbie Brigley at 403-341-8614 or at debbie@ashfm.ca.
The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre is looking for compassionate and very reliable applicants to volunteer for a Web Chat and Text crisis line. For more information, contact Michele Kercher, 403-318-0653, mkercher@ casasc.ca.
Central AB 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.
CNIB - Help provide one-on-one sighted volunteer assistance to people in your community who are blind or partially sighted. For more information on becoming a Vision Mate today, contact Amber Dujay, 403-294-7857, amber. dujay@cnib.ca.
Central Alberta Film Festival Association Be a part of the very first Central Alberta Film Festival & Red Carpet Gala. On Friday March 31st is a show of screenings of film submissions, and Saturday, April 1st is a Red Carpet Gala, with a dinner and evening of entertainment. For more information, contact Kali Stillings at 403-347-2627, info@cafilmfestival.ca. Central AB 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 403-3468818 extension 248 or volunteer@care2centre.ca.
Optimist Club of Red Deer - Be a friend of youth and get involved in hands-on projects and fundraising to help bring out the best in kids in Red Deer. For more information on getting involved with this service club, contact Darryl Sim, 403-358-9003, darryl@simproperties.ca. Bethany Care Society - Sylvan Lake We are actively looking for musicians, musical talents, vocalists & entertainers to perform at various events at Bethany Sylvan Lake- a long-term care & assisted living facility. For more information, contact Sandra Simpson, 403-887-7741, sandra. simpson@bethanyseniors.com. Meals on Wheels is recruiting volunteer drivers to deliver meals to our clients. If you are available from 11:00 to 12:30 on a weekday, we encourage you to join our team of volunteer drivers. For more information, contact Cheryl Day, 403-3402511, rdmealsonwheels@shaw.ca. Red Deer College Arts Centre is looking for front of house volunteers. This is an opportunity to help and to see some great shows! For more information, contact Stephanie Rogers, 403-3423519, stephanie.rogers@rdc.ab.ca.
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Church Services
We invite you to join us on Sundays at 9am, 11am or 6pm Living Stones Church, 2020 40th Avenue, RD
Christian Science Society
A Place to Belong!
Sunday 10:00am, 11:30am
Sundays at 9am, 11am and 6pm
#1 England Way 403-343-6570
Children’s programs weekly for infants to grade 10 32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County 403-347-6425
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