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The Golden Circle will be holding a community conversation on LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer) and aging to get people talking and understanding more of the issues around the population and the accessing of services. The LGBTQ and Aging Community Conversation is open to all, and will take place Aug. 15th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. In previous years The Golden Circle held a rainbow tea, but decided this year they wanted to do something different. Executive Director of The Golden Circle, Monica Morrison made reference to the519.org web site, a City agency and registered charity committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the LGBTQ community. She said they identified the LGBTQ community as not often disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to their care providers for fear of discrimination. Morrison got the idea of this community conversation from her work done in Toronto. She

said she had never thought of the issues from the LGBTQ community until she attended a workshop done by the AIDS Network of Durham Region, which was around LGBTQ and aging. With homosexuality being illegal in Canada back in the day, Morrison said the older people of today are still remembering what it was like back then, and that fear of coming out and being accepted - something that’s slowly changing. “The whole idea around this is to create this community conversation. I’m hoping the participants would be the general public and service providers because as a service provider like ourselves, do we have policies, procedures and practices in place that are accessible to the LGBTQ and user friendly, do we discriminate?” she said. The biggest challenge, she said, is the transgender community, especially around personal care. “When somebody needs to have some assistance in bathing and you see a person as a man, but when you do the personal care, there’s a few things missing.”

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DOWNTOWN EXCITEMENT - Red Deer’s own Spandy Andy was one of the many street performers at this year’s CentreFest, Emily Rogers/Red Deer Express which took place this past weekend. The panel will include Michael Phair, Serge Gingras and Alyx Thomas. Phair, from Edmonton is entrenched in the community there, and has done some research with the aging community to find out what the status quo is and what the situation is like, along with the concerns of having to make decisions because of age increases. He also addresses some of the barriers and wish lists he wants for organizations to have to better serve the LGBTQ community.

Gingras will elaborate on that, while Thomas will talk about the transgender community, and some of the challenges he’s had in terms of accessing services. Gingras, who is the chair of Central Alberta Pride Society, said in general it’s much easier now for people to come out, but when he was younger, it was a much different story. “I taught at Red Deer College for 30 years and when I first started teaching in 1985, being gay in Red Deer was like a rari-

ty, and it was difficult for us to find the community,” he said. Overtime, he said he saw the attitude from his students towards homosexuality, gays and lesbians, and what evolved over time from not wanting to disclose it, to starting to hear students referring to him as the ‘gay teacher at the college’ to eventually seeing Pride on campus being established. “Those things are what has enabled the LGBTQ community to get together and to gel somehow, and for the commu-

nity at large to know that it is becoming safer and safer to be who you are.” He said discrimination still happens and sometimes it’s blatant and sometimes it’s not. “To me that speaks to the need to have Pride Week, not only to celebrate who we are, but also to remember where we come from and support those around us who are victims of discrimination or a part of being refused for housing or access to service or employment because of who they are.”

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Recovery Day helps reduce stigma around addiction Local woman organizing day in Red Deer this fall BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

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rganizer of Recovery Day Krista Black wasn’t sure that a 12-step recovery program would help her quit using drugs. “I thought I had no will power and had tried to quit on my own, but then I thought what is it going to hurt?” she said. “I went and heard stories from people who went through the same thing I did. I found a sliver of hope and I went back.” After overcoming her initial hesitation, Black began to see the results of her choice to seek help in her community. “I gained strength from the people around me and I went back again,” she said. “I set myself a date to quit, I didn’t make it that time. I set another date and I quit. Through the support of other people, I received an unknown entity of strength and support. I made it a whole day without using, and then I made it a week.” Following that week, Black was able to continue to not use drugs and had a group of people that supported her through every milestone in her process. “By gaining support from other people, I stayed clean,” she said. “The first year is very crucial to celebrate every milestone - we celebrate first day, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days and then six months. It is big to make it. You get proud of yourself and people saw value in me that I didn’t see in myself. Over time, I really became passionate in helping others get the same thing I got. I was able to heal my life and I was able to be a member of my family.” To help others who are going through addiction, Black decided to help organize Recovery Day in Red Deer, which is a series of events throughout the year - with the next dates being Sept. 8th and 9th. “Recovery Day advocates, supports and educates people about recovery from addictions,” Black said. “It started in 2012 in Vancouver. A guy named Greg Williams made a documentary film on addiction recovery in the States. Two women in Vancouver saw it and got really passionate and we said decided to stand up and say we are in recovery. They started, with only a couple weeks’ preparation, this giant celebration in 2012. “From there it grew really fast to having cities all across Canada celebrate it. There are now 30 cities celebrating recovering from addictions.” It is important for Black to provide community and resources for users and those in recovery. “In Red Deer, we have booths from all the organizations who provide community resources for addiction recovery,” Black explained. “We have speakers who come in and discuss addiction - their personal experiences or professionals who have worked with addictions. This year we have the author Jodee Prouse. She is a great advocate and a good speaker.” Prouse will be speaking on Sept. 8th at Red

AWARENESS - Krista Black, organizer of Recovery Day in Red Deer, is 10 years clean and sober and hopes to help others in the community who are wanting to quit. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Deer College and on Sept. 9th, a number of community organizations will be made available. “If you a person needing help and support with recovery from addictions there are a number of resources in our community to help you. These services, organizations and programs will be presented all in one place at Recovery Day on September 9th in City Hall Park from 11 a.m. - 2 pm.,” Black said. A main focus of Recovery Day is to help eliminate the stigma around drug users and former drug users. “We are wanting to educate our community and we want to get the message out that people do recover and people that recover have value,” Black said. “Addicts aren’t a write off, we can recover and become valuable members of society. It is important we stand up and talk about it; 92.8 per cent who achieve and maintain their recovery do so through mutual support and 12-step programs. That is proving that community support is crucial to maintaining recovery.” Black noted community support and funding is essential to helping people stay clean and sober. “Our government and the programs available are falling short in helping people,” she said. “This is why Recovery Day is really important because addicts are ignored and swept under the rug. Society has a stigma against people who have used drugs or are addicts - they tend to be disregarded as unimportant. Unfortunately, they won’t stand up for themselves because they don’t have a voice. Those of us who have recovered can be that voice and can advocate for those who are still suffering.” Issues that drug users face are plenty, however Black explained quick access to treatment centres would be a really important step. “I see people struggling with their treatments and extreme wait times,” she said. “If somebody needs help; they need help now or they are going to die. For example, I met a girl who had found a treatment centre that would take her. They told her on the phone, ‘We will

do an on the phone interview at the end of August and you might get in by October’. She is at risk of overdosing everyday. “Treatment centres have been screaming for more funding so they can have more beds available so they can help people. I really would like to see some changes. I would like to see less wait times and I would like to see treatment centres getting the funding they need so there are more beds available.” Black also said a different approach to acute care would help users who are frequenting emergency rooms. She reinforced building a strong and supportive community is essential to helping those who are wanting to quit and that people in recovery are valuable members of society. “Community is the biggest solution and the word community can be used in all aspects of this,” she said. “We are destroying our community when we are addicts and are using - we aren’t just destroying ourselves. When we are in recovery, it is a ripple affect. We are making everything around us better - our families are healing and we are safer in the workplace. “It shouldn’t be a shameful thing to say you are in recovery. It should be something you are proud of. It should be something that is celebrated and it would be nice to see a workplace stop and celebrate someone who has been clean and sober for five years.” Black said the support of her 12-step program and the community was key to her own success. “Today I am 10 years clean and sober,” she said. “I can be a mother to my children, a daughter to my parents, I can be a valuable employee and I can help heal my community. It is a ripple affect and I am grateful to myself for being open to trying to get help.” She added, “If you’re in recovery or you support recovery, speak up. Talk about it. Advocate for those still suffering without a voice. Be a part of reducing the stigma. Let society know there is a solution, we do recover and our families and communities heal with us when we do.”

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Red Deer community welcomes Fire Station #3 BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

The second of two new fire stations in Red Deer officially last week as Red Deer Emergency Services turned up the heat at the grand opening of Fire Station #3 next to the Collicutt Centre. “Today’s a great day. This has been a vision that has been decades in the making. Ultimately, Red Deer has grown and developed so much over the years that we needed to approve new fire stations in order to continue to grow as a community,” said Mayor Tara Veer. They have adopted the provincial High Intensity Residential Fire (HIRF) standard, and for them to do that, she said, they needed to build new stations in order to facilitate growth and development in the community, but first and foremost to ensure the safety of the Red Deerians they serve. “The men and women of Red Deer Emergency Services are the pride of our City, and our fire and ambulance services continue to be upheld as the model to aspire to across our province and country,” said Veer. “This station signals that our community is growing and that we are in need of safety infrastructure to support the growth, development and progress of Red Deer.” The new station, located in the Lancaster neighbourhood in southeast Red Deer, opened with fanfare on July 26th as hundreds

of residents from the community joined the celebration. Following a short ceremony, guests enjoyed tours of the fire station, a free barbecue and fun family activities. Sparky the Fire Dog joined Red Deer Emergency Services crews on site to talk to guests about the new station and to teach about fire safety. When council and City administration were evaluating the various options, Veer said they knew they needed two new fire stations in the City, but their locations were very strategically and intentionally chosen. The new location was selected based on projected growth and access to major roadways, minimizing response times. Red Deer Emergency Services follows the provincial standard High Intensity Residential Fires (HIRF) guidelines which call for a total response time of 10 minutes 90% of the time, including call handling, assembly or chute time, travel time and set up. Fire Chief Brian Makey said the station serves the area of the southeast portion of the City including Lancaster, Inglewood, Vanier and down into the Westerner. He said another fire station, in this case, did not mean more firefighters. The approximate cost, he said, for this station was around the $7.5 million mark, which was the same for Station #4. He said when it comes to parking, they don’t anticipate any

NEW FIRE STATION - From left, City Manager Craig Curtis, MLA for Red Deer-South Barb Miller, Mayor of Red Deer Tara Veer and Fire Chief Brian Makey stand together for the official opening of Fire Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express Station #3 in Lancaster. parking issues right in front of the station and he addressed traffic in the area. “The traffic lights just outside here on Lees and 30th, will have a switch that’s actually kicked on by the crews as they respond, so the green light will come on for them and the red lights for the others for safety.” He said it’s a lot of work putting something like this together, but that it feels good to see it completed. “You’re talking about 10 years in the making and the last three years when I was brought on as chief, this was one of the main projects and priorities that I had was relocating those stations, and it’s a great feeling to actually walk into a building and it’s open and it’s done. It’s just fantastic,” he said. This was the second fire station to open in the City this year, after the new Fire Station #4 in Timberlands opened in January.

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Policing plan puts emphasis on property crime BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

The City of Red Deer and the RCMP held a joint press conference to announce the 2017-18 Annual Policing Plan (APP). The APP outlines the policing priorities put in place that cover the RCMP fiscal year from April 1st, 2017 - March 31st, 2018. “Crime continues to be a top priority for the community, as seen in the Ipsos survey results released by the City of Red Deer,” said Paul Goranson, director of the newly-formed Protective Services division, which brings RCMP, Emergency Services and Fire together under one umbrella. “The APP presents a key opportunity for City council to work closely with RCMP to establish policing priorities, and the organizational shift to a Protective Services division enables us to focus even more on support of those priorities.” The APP outlines five priorities for 201718 — putting particular emphasis on property crime, which causes the RCMP the most angst, according to RCMP Superintendent Ken Foster. The five priorities are reduce property crime through continued management of habitual offenders and through development of a number of internal and external education campaigns and prevent and reduce incidence of crime involving youth through continued implementation of the Youth Intervention Program with a focus on youth within the High Risk Coalition. Other priorities include building and maintaining positive relationships within the RCMP and with police partners, with a focus on implementing a number of public campaigns; increasing communication with downtown stakeholders and increasing RCMP presence in the downtown and finally building and maintaining quality of service, with a focus on increasing the number

of call backs to victims and increasing police attendance at break and enters. Foster said that the downturn in the economy and addiction play a huge role in the rise of property crime in Red Deer. “There are a lot of socio-economic reasons as to why certain people get involved with crime,” Foster said. “They may have had good jobs that they lost. They lost the job but the addictions don’t get the layoff notice. Most of these crimes are driven by drugs and the issues folks have around them.” Foster also noted the downtown in the economy means that many young males are unemployed and statistics show that young males commit a greater number of crimes than any demographic. The international opioid crisis is also contributing to rising crime rates throughout Canada and the U.S. “It is a significant problem and I point to the American War on Drugs,” he said. “The U.S. spent billions and billions of dollars and it is still there. Until you take away the demand, you will always have the supply. “Public education is a big portion of (solving) it. If you look back to the methamphetamine crisis of the early 2000s, it peaked, but a lot of public education around it, certainly with youth, has had some successes. It is fentanyl today, and in two years, five years it will be something else.” To combat rising crimes, the Red Deer RCMP has turned to advanced analytics — which relies on Red Deerians reporting any crime, no matter how small. “The trend is analytics and that is why reporting a crime is absolutely critical,” he said. “We may not be able to solve that particular crime or even be able to attend that crime, but it helps us draw a map daily as to where it is happening, who is committing it and the amount of times it is happening.”

He added that Red Deer is one of the busiest detachments in Alberta, receiving over 53,000 calls per year and that the Red Deer RCMP was successful in all the priorities of last year’s APP. “If something didn’t carry forward, that doesn’t mean we have stopped doing them,” he explained, adding that domestic violence policing and missing persons cases both saw improvement last year. Foster stressed that the RCMP has the same concerns regarding crime as everyone else in Red Deer. “The main message is that we share the same concerns of crime in the community,” he said. “All of our people are citizens of Red Deer they live here; they raise their families here and they are proud of this City. We are collectively trying to make a difference. “Lock your doors and don’t keep valuables. Most criminals are ambitious and they will look for the quickest, easiest way. Try to protect yourself from being a victim. Get to know your neighbors. That is one of the better things you can do. Get to know them, what their habits are and if you see something suspicious — call.” One thing that was not identified as a priority but something that the RCMP works closely alongside community organizations with is rehabilitation. “Rehabilitation of offenders touches a lot of people,” Foster said. “It is not strictly a police thing, in fact I would argue it is not a police thing. We are at the table with our social agencies and our partners — one of those being the Wellness Integration Committee — and we are trying to get the needs of those folks who are involved in crime or have those chronic issues around addiction, perhaps mental health and perhaps homelessness. “If we can address those root causes, crime will go down.”

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Tube produced by CACHE Productions and is currently being used as a teaching tool. The former refugees speak at the presentations, to further enhance their stories and share what the experience working on the initiative has meant to them, in terms of confidence and building lasting relationships. We have shown the films in three classes at Red Deer College, to the public, and at the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It was also shown at the Central Alberta Social Work Conference and in partnership with Red Deer College, on World Refugee Day in June. The goal of this wonderful project is to raise awareness of global refugee situations by sharing five local refugee stories with the public using multiple artistic mediums. It provides a valuable process for refugees to integrate with the community and the arts world to encourage people to be welcoming and inclusive. Submitted by Karen Hackenbrook, Volunteer Coordinator, C.A.R.E.

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The arts scene has been busy this spring and summer as a number of outdoor festivals and performances have already commenced and some more are just around the corner. With CentreFest wrapped up for another successful year, Red Deerians are reminded that the City has many things to offer on the arts front. Thousands of people were seen lining the streets over the weekend at the downtown festival enjoying a variety of street performers and family activities. It is really one of the best ways to spend a summer’s day. Locals have also enjoyed shows by

Prime Stock Theatre as they have been offering Shakespeare performances at Bower Ponds. This of course was a free event to the public, but these theatre companies are always willing to take donations for their shows as this is what helps them continue to operate. Bard on Bower ran on the outdoor stage at Bower Ponds and if you missed it this year, be sure to mark it on your calendar for next year! It is a great outdoor, summertime event. Of course there is weekly entertainment on Red Deer’s Ross Street Patio to enjoy as well. Take a break from the work day and spend your lunch hour

in the sunshine, listening to various musicians throughout the summer months, or pop down after work on Wednesdays, enjoy the sights and sounds and take in the downtown market while you’re there. Nothing breaks up the week better than that. Live music on the Ross Street Patio runs Tuesday and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Plenty of options to take in a performance. If you’re looking to venture out of the City a little ways Sylvan Lake’s Jazz at the Lake event is also one to look forward to. This will run Aug. 17th-20th which

will feature all sorts of talent slated to play the three-day event. Great music paired with the beach and lake, it truly is a summer festival and one that thousands enjoy every year. It’s nice to see the arts scene thrive in Central Alberta. We are really becoming a hub for entertainment and it continues to become stronger as every year we see new events popping up. Of course like with anything, if the support isn’t there then it isn’t a success. We want to remind Central Albertans to support these events so that we can continue to enjoy them.

Trudeau’s carbon-pricing fixation out of step with Canadians Canadians are right to be skeptical about the federal government’s carbon-pricing plan. At the G20 summit in Hamburg in early July, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a leading role in promoting a climate change agreement that would reaffirm the Paris targets. Nineteen members of the G20 signed on, with the United States declining. Several Canadian provinces have implemented climate change action plans containing several key components subsidies to renewable power; household, business and vehicle efficiency programs; and, of course, a carbon pricing program. After adopting the Paris climate commitment, the federal government announced it would establish a ‘backstop’ price for greenhouse gas emissions starting at $10 a tonne in 2018, rising to $50 a tonne in 2022. Provinces that don’t adopt equivalent policies will have that new federal tax imposed on them. However, a new poll by the Angus Reid Institute suggests that the more people learn

about carbon pricing, the less enamoured they are of such schemes, particularly at the federal level. According to the poll, at least half the population (outside Quebec) oppose the federal tax plan. A large swath of those polled in Alberta (68%) and Saskatchewan (71%) want their leaders to oppose the federal plan. And 55% of Canadians who were polled don’t think Canada should move forward with its carbon-pricing plan if it could impact our competitiveness. A recent Fraser Institute study showed the provinces are implementing carbon pricing in ways that fundamentally violate the three key principles of efficient and economically benign carbon pricing, which are: • the tax must displace existing regulations, not be atop them; • the tax must be fully rebated to the public as reductions

in other distortionary taxes such as income and corporate taxes; • and the tax revenues must not be used to distort energy systems by supporting one form of production over another. No province meets all three of these principles. Most don’t meet any. Consider Ontario’s capand-trade system. The province estimated it would bring in $2 billion in revenue per year. According to the Ontario auditor general, out of the $8 billion to be collected in four years, $1.32 billion is earmarked to help with residential and business electricity bills. The rest will be spent on the usual governmental preferences, like transit, subsidies to renewable energy and dubious efficiency programs. Alberta’s new carbon tax of $30 per tonne is expected to generate almost $3.95.4 bil-

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lion from 2017 to 2020. Part of that (28%) will be given to low- and middle-income Albertans, ostensibly to ease the pain of higher power bills, and the indirect impact of driving up costs of other goods and services in Alberta. The rest will be spent on government projects. And then there’s Quebec, which has a cap-and-trade system that has brought in $330 million as of 2016 and is expected to bring in $2.5 billion by 2020 (and perhaps more, if Quebec matches the escalating national price floor established by Ottawa). Where does the revenue go? Free permits are given to emitters, with the remaining revenue to be spent on ‘programs to fight climate change.’ Another Fraser Institute study verified that in the B.C. carbon tax’s early years, it was truly revenue neutral. Personal and corporate taxes were reduced, and additional tax reductions were introduced to ensure revenue neutrality. But by 2014-2015, only five years into the tax system, the government had taken to shaky

bookkeeping to preserve the appearance, but not the reality, of revenue neutrality. And from year two of the tax, various tax credits diverted revenues away from general public tax relief. Despite promises to the contrary, provinces with climate action plans and carbon pricing have actually increased both regulation and tinkering with their energy systems. Trudeau may have doubled down on his Paris pledge and postured as the anti-Donald Trump climate warrior at the G20. But there’s growing evidence that Canadians don’t like carbon taxes and are realizing they’re not the efficient and economically benign eco-tax sold by politicians. Instead, carbon taxes are quickly turning into funding mechanisms for expanded government meddling in Canada’s energy economy. Kenneth P. Green is senior director of the Centre for Natural Resource Studies at the Fraser Institute. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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The origins of the McIntosh apple go back to 1811 when John McIntosh discovered an apple sapling on his farm at Dundela, Ontario. He transplanted the tree next to his house and found it produced outstanding fruit. Originally, that fruit was known as ‘Granny’s Apple’ because of the care and attention given to the tree by John’s wife, Hannah. John McIntosh’s sons were gifted tree grafters. They were the ones to turn the cultivar into a commercial variety. As

the 19th century progressed, the apple was renamed ‘McIntosh Red’. By the turn of the last century, it was widely popular in Canada. The variety got a huge boost during the brutal winter of 1933-1934, when large numbers of Baldwin apple trees in New England were killed. Many of the orchard owners planted McIntosh trees to replace them. While the story of the McIntosh apple and its Canadian origins is frequently told, what is often overlooked

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School bus driver facing charges in court The case of a Red Deer school bus driver who is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges was in court last week. Shelly Joy Kolodychuk, 42, of Red Deer has been charged with impaired operation of motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle over 80mg, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failing to remain at the scene of a collision. She was allegedly operating the school bus on June 5th, which was carrying 18 children from École Barrie Wilson School, when it collided with a tree and a street sign, then allegedly continued to drive a short distance through Vanier Woods before stopping. A witness who observed the collision called 9-1-1. RCMP attended the scene of the collision on Valley Green along with Red Deer Emergency Services and fire staff. EMS staff assessed the driver and the children who were on the bus and determined that no one had been injured in the collision. The school bus contained elementary school

CHARGES LAID - Shelly Joy Kolodychuk, 42, of Red Deer, faces impaired and dangerous driving charges after the school bus she was allegedly driving struck a tree and a street sign while carrying elementary students in Vanier Woods this past June. Express file photo

aged children between the ages of five and 12-years-old. Kolodychuk’s next court date has been set for Aug. 16th in Red Deer. - Fawcett

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School and playground zones change in Red Deer Red Deer school and playground zones have begun to follow new times as of Aug. 1st. The City changed the effective times of school and playground zones to make them easier to remember. As of Aug. 1st, school zones will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on school days while playground zones will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Combinations zones (marked as both school and playground zones) will be converted to playground zones. To make the changes easier for drivers, all signs will be equipped with a time tab noting the effective times of that zone. The speed limit in school and playground zones will continue to be 30 km/ hr during effective hours. Signs will be updated around the City starting Aug. 1st. More information is available at www.reddeer. ca/go30. - Fawcett

TIME CHANGE - School and playground zone times changed in Red Deer on Aug. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express 1st.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE is hereby given that at a joint Council meeting to be held on TUESDAY, August 15, 2017, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws:

Bylaw No. 2017/20 to adopt the Benalto Major Area Structure Plan (MASP), a Plan that provides general direction for future land use development in and around the Hamlet of Benalto.

Bylaw No. 2017/16 to amend Highway Commercial District (C-3) of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 to include “Office” as a Permitted Use to accommodate businesses that may want to be located within close proximity of a highway. Bylaw No. 2017/17 to amend the Business Service Airport District (BSA) of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 to include “Campground – Minor” as a Discretionary Use to allow for the development of planned campsites of under 20 defined camping sites for the seasonal short term use of recreational vehicles, campers and tents to accommodate local and other members of aeronautical group members of gliding, skydiving and flying clubs.

The public may inspect: • a copy of the proposed bylaws • a copy of Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 •a copy of the proposed MASPs by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 1st day of August, 2017, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications:

Bylaw No. 2017/19 to adopt the Spruce View Major Area Structure Plan (MASP), a Plan that provides general direction for future land use development in and around the Hamlet of Spruce View.

Discretionary Use NW of SPRUCE VIEW 1.

R. Corcoran – location of second dwelling (moved-in building) on SE 3-37-3-5.

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D. Caron – construction of a second dwelling and attached garage on NW 7-36-4-5.

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Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaws at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street/C&E Trail Overpass). The hearings will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair. If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

N. Rose – Home Business Major (Contracting business) on Pt NW 35-37-27-4.

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T. Raymond & J. Chinnery – Home Business Major (Automotive Repair) on Pt SW 26-38-1-5.

A person may appeal a Discretionary Use approval prior to 4:30 p.m. on August 16, 2017, by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta. A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Planning & Development Services at 403-350-2170.

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DON’T DRINK & DRIVE DRIVE IMPAIRED DON’T

Safety first when serving alcohol Hosting a party at home can be a great way to get friends and family together. Whether hosting guests for the big game, a holiday dinner or just a weekend gathering for friends, hosts who plan to serve alcohol must realize the responsibility that comes with that decision. Guests’ safety should be a top priority for party hosts. But hosts also must take steps to protect themselves when serving alcohol. Host laws can leave hosts who overserve guests vulnerable to criminal prosecution or civil liability, so it’s important that hosts take steps to ensure guests who consume alcohol do not drink to excess and make it home safely. • Encourage guests to take cabs or ridesharing services to and from the party. Hosts who plan to serve alcohol can encourage guests to use local taxi companies or ridesharing to get them to and from the party. Include contact information for local taxi companies on the party invitations, and ask guests to include their transportation plans with their RSVP. Doing so will get guests thinking about transportation well in advance of the festivities, and that may reduce the likelihood that they will drive themselves. • Enlist designated drivers. Some guests may plan to abstain from alcohol, and hosts can ask such guests to serve as designated drivers. In addition, hosts should abstain from alcohol so they can drive guests home if any guests have had too much to drink. • Plan activities that do not involve drinking. Hosts can plan games or activities that do not involve alcohol so guests do not feel pressured to drink too much. Such games can make parties more fun and memorable and give guests something to do besides mingle and drink alcohol. In addition, games and activities that do not revolve around alcohol can keep sober guests engaged in the festivities.

• Get creative with nonalcoholic beverages. Hosts should make sure they have ample amounts of water and soft drinks on hand for underage guests and guests who will not be drinking. But hosts can also have some fun by serving some “mocktails,” which mimic alcoholic beverages without the alcohol. Kids might like a “Shirley Temple” instead of another

glass of water, and adult guests might feel a virgin martini helps them fit in more. • Serve ample amounts of food. Even guests who do not plan to drink much can become inebriated if they’re drinking on empty stomachs. Make plenty of food available to your guests, but try to avoid serving salty foods like

pretzels and potato chips. Salt makes people thirsty, and that might compel some guests to drink more alcohol than they intended. • Have some guest rooms ready. Guests coming from far away who drove themselves may not want to pay for cabs or ridesharing services home, so make sure you have guest rooms

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While boating - be safe, be sober! Unfortunately, it is true: many people would never drive their car after consuming alcohol, but will not hesitate to combine boating and alcohol. In fact, 37% of pleasure boaters in Canada admit to consuming alcohol every time they use their boats, 66% say they sometimes consume alcohol while boating, and over 40% of deaths linked to boating are attributed to alcohol. Many people think that it’s all right to consume alcohol while boating, but, in reality, it’s unacceptable. To navigate a boat under the influence of alcohol is just as illegal as driving a car while intoxicated, and can be much more dangerous than we even imagine. A person’s blood alcohol level can vary according to different personal factors such as weight, general health, fatigue, food consumption, use of medications, and mental health. The air temperature also affects the level of alcohol absorption – the hotter the air, the more quickly the body absorbs alcohol. Movement, the sun, the waves, and sound can also increase the effects of alcohol. The navigation of a boat while impaired constitutes an infraction under the Criminal Code

of Canada. Therefore, municipal, provincial, and federal police forces charged with applying marine laws use breathalysers. For your own safety, as well as for the safety of your friends and family, act responsibly! Wait until you leave the water before consuming alcohol, and if you consume alcohol after a day of boating, be sure to designate a driver for your car. Responsible behaviour can save lives!

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Sunrise Toastmasters meet every Tuesday (except following long weekends) from 7 - 8:15 a.m. These early risers learn public speaking and leadership skills in the lower level of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 40 Holmes Street - just behind Canadian Tire on the north hill. Everyone over 18 is welcome. Call Jock Mackenzie at 403-357-4895 for further information.

The Red Deer & District Garden Club would like to invite all interested parties to pick up a show book for the upcoming Flower and Garden Show held at Festival Hall on the 17th of August. We have over 200 classes to choose from. The categories are Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Decorative Floral Arranging, Fruit, Gladiolus, Indoor Plants, Outdoor Planters, Photography, Roses, Sweet Peas, Vegetables and we also have a Junior Section for the younger crowd of 14 years of age and under. Businesses and individuals from around the Red Deer community have donated prizes to make our Flower Show rewarding for the exhibitors that enter. Have we mentioned that it’s free to enter? The Show Committee is hoping to see many entries at the show including those from new adventurous folks who start with only one or two entries. For more information, the show book is posted on our web site at www.reddeergardenclub. ca or show books are available at 403-3414351. It’s fun to be an exhibitor – try it and see for yourself! The staging of exhibits is from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and 7 - 9:30 p.m. Thursday. It’s open for public viewing 2 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. There will be a garden tea party from 2 – 4 p.m. Thursday.

Music students building their skills this summer at MusiCamp Alberta invite you to join them for a series of free concerts at Red Deer College. Enjoy great music while supporting exceptional youth and professional musicians as they participate in Alberta’s largest and longest running summer music program. There are Faculty & Guest Recitals Nightly Monday through Friday through to Aug. 11th on the Arts Centre mainstage at 8 p.m. Feature concerts run Aug. 5th at 2 p.m. on the mainstage as well. Others are set for Aug. 12th at 2 p.m. and Aug. 19th at 2 p.m. as well. No tickets required. All performances are free of charge. Call Red Deer College at 403-3423526 for further details about the concerts. For more information about MusiCamp Alberta, visit www.rdc.ab.ca/summercamps.

The Ninth Annual Berry Architecture Community Wellness Ride will be held on Saturday, August 19. The Wellness Ride began in 2009 and is a fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Central Alberta Brain Injury Society. We are excited to have two celebrity riders participating in this year’s ride: Tyler Hamilton and Alex Stieda. The ride features four distances; the 10km and 25km rides will take place on the beautiful trails of Red Deer, while the 50km and 100km rides will take place on the highway from Red Deer to Delburne. The shorter ride is family friendly. To learn more about the ride and to register please visit: www.wellnessride.ca.

Yoga YARD: Yoga Alliance of Red Deer. We are pleased to be hosting our 21st Annual Yoga Intensive! ‘Unveiling the Inner Guru’ Aug. 21st 27th. Come for the week, a day, or just a class or two. Special weekend guest instructor is Mugs McConnell (SOYA). All levels of practitioners are welcome. Please register early at the studio or online. Full details at: www.reddeeryoga.ca or call 403-550-9240. Email info@reddeeryoga.ca.

Ellis Bird Farm is hosting a Writers’ Retreat on Saturday, Aug. 5th, from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. This event is co-hosted with the Battle River Writing Centre and will be led by Dr. Jane Ross, author of Beauty Everywhere. The afternoon will consist of readings by local authors and an opportunity for participants to hone their writing skills in the inspiring surroundings of Ellis Bird Farm. There is no cost for this event, but please visit our website to register ahead of time. www.ellisbirdfarm.ca

have been in Red Deer for over 30 years. (because it works!) We are located in the Port o’Call Shopping Centre behind Scotia Bank in downtown Red Deer. For more information go to www.Taoist.Org and follow the links.

mood disorders, deliberate self-injury, risk factors, signs and symptoms among other topics. For more information, email Barb Sutter at bsutter@epssworks.com.

Red Deer Ukulele Circle invites all skill Kids Bible Camp: BEE-lieve It, God

levels to join in the fun. We meet the third Wednesday of each month upstairs at #6, 557947 St. in Red Deer. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and introduction starts at 6:45 p.m. Strumming starts at 7 p.m. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied with an adult. For the song book ask to join our closed facebook page. For more information, call Leann at 403-358-4855.

Created You Special! Bethany Collegeside in Red Deer, Aug. 8th – 11th, 9 a.m. to noon; three to 12-year-olds; $5/child for the four days. For more information or to register call 403-396-0829.

Local residents working to manage prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information session. Diabetes The Basics is a six-hour group session offered by AHS professionals who share their expertise, provide information and encourage discussions that can help participants better manage their condition. The session is offered to people at risk of developing diabetes, as well as those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes The Basics will be held Aug. 9th, 15th, 22nd and 30th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bethany Collegeside – 99 College Circle. Registration is required as date and time are subject to change. For more information and to register to attend, please call the Alberta Healthy Living Program Central Zone at 1-877-314-6997Call: 1-877-314-6997.

Whisker Rescue is looking for Volunteers to help with our Annual Garage Sale that is being set up now, we have many other opportunities, for more information please call or text Diane at 403-318-9448 or email at dicat@live.ca.

Alumni of the original Red Deer Composite and successor Lindsay Thurber Composite High School will join at a reunion celebrating the 70 year anniversary of the original class of 1947 and the 50-year anniversary of alumni of 1967. Alumni from classes between those celebration years are also invited to join in the fun at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer. This is a continuation of the Reunions Program which has operated every five years since the first reunion in 1987. Reunion application and program, and Alumni Association application can be obtained from: cshulz@telus.net, by calling 403-341-4351 or by writing: Red Deer High School Alumni at 40 Anders Close in Red Deer. The postal code is T4R 1C3.

Are you interested in learning the centuries old art of Taoist Tai Chi® Developed for the benefit of both mind and body, this practice can be of benefit to people of all levels of fitness or ability. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® offers Health Recovery Classes on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to sharing the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi® arts training. We

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The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm are presenting their annual Lunch at the Farm events between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays - Aug. 9th, Aug. 30th and Sept. 13th. Guests can relax in the 1889 Hanna Log House and enjoy a served lunch including home-made pie with ice cream and musical entertainment, The afternoon features a guided wagon ride showcasing the history of Sunnybrook Farm. Cost is $12. Drop ins are welcome, but larger groups are encouraged to reserve a seat by calling 403-340-3511.

Spring Cleaning? Why not donate your gently used items for a great cause? Shalom Counselling Centre is collecting items until Sept. 30th that we will sell to Value Village. Proceeds will be used for client subsidies. For more information, visit www. shalomcounselling.com or phone 403-342-0339.

The Employment Placement and Support Services is holding mental health first aid courses Aug. 24th-Aug. 25th and Oct. 25th-26th. Instructors will lead through modules over substance related disorders,

The kitchen at the Senior Citizens Downtown House will be closed for July and August, and will reopen on Sept. 5 for lunches. All other activities will be opened during the summer. Summer hours are Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Some coming events include a jam session on Aug. 12th at 1:30 p.m., a seniors dance on Sept. 16th from 2 to 4 p.m. with music by Spectrum and a craft and bake sale on Oct. 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 403-346-4043.

Royal Canadian Air Force Association - the aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and well equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Wing members meet at noon on the second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Guests are welcome. Contact: President Al Low at 403-341-3253 or amlow@shaw.ca.

The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS) is seeking new board members. CABIS provides support, advocacy, information and social events for people with brain injuries, their families and caregivers. Meetings are held on the last Monday evening of each month (except for July and August) at 4 p.m. at the CABIS office at #202- 4805 48 St. in Red Deer.

The Hub on Ross presents Fun With Musicals - enjoy a fun hour with local singer Randi Boulton singing songs that made several musicals magical. Hits from Frozen on Aug. 23rd. Finally, classic tunes from Beauty and the Beast will be featured on Sept. 20th. The Hub on Ross is located at 4936 - Ross St. Admission is free. Call 403-340-4869 for more information.

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A wide range of local and international talent is set to perform at the annual Jazz at the Lake Festival (JATL) at Sylvan Lake this month. An amazing line-up of performers and events are planned spanning the weekend of Aug. 17th to 20th. In addition to being the event coordinator, accomplished singer and JATL co-founder Cheryl Fisher will also be performing on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Alliance Community Church. “Fisher has been performing for 20 years, and is recognized as an international jazz performer who brings authenticity and vitality to every song,” a JATL press release stated. “Fisher’s live performances continue to receive glowing reviews for their originality, emotional depth and outstanding technical excellence.” With her latest album, Quietly There, Fisher won a Global Music Award and was in contention for a Grammy nomination. “It’s quite obvious she is totally at home as a live performer, immediately engaging her audiences with an innate ability to make everyone in the room feel like she is performing just for them.” She has performed in venerated jazz clubs and festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Fisher has also represented Canada in several Consulate events in the U.S. and has been cited as a rising star by NPR Radio Network, CBC and Shaw Cable who all have done featured presentations on her. Her music is also regularly played nationally by Diane Donovan (Women in Jazz CKUA), Ross Porter (After Hours), and Tim Tamashiro (Tonic – CBC). Her work has also been featured on film, radio and in jazz publications in Europe, the United States, Canada and Brazil. On the local front, Fisher’s family was heavily involved in music - all of her siblings and cousins played an instrument

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Acclaimed singer Cheryl Fisher set to perform at Jazz at the Lake SMOOTH SOUNDS - Acclaimed singer Cheryl Fisher is one of many exemplary artists set to hit the stage at this year’s Jazz at the photo submitted Lake at Sylvan Lake this month. while growing up. Her grandfather’s mission was also to bring more music and an increased sense of culture to Sylvan Lake. She subsequently came up

with the idea for a summer festival and promptly others were onboard as well. Beginning the JATL Festival indeed occurred naturally.

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nate in the sense that the JATL Festival is greatly supported by the community. She added the same volunteers have been helping at the event year after year. “The community looks at the jazz festival as their own.” The event is not only made for jazz purists, however. People from all walks of life attend the event. Fisher added, “The community trusts us to bring in world-class performers to the small town.” She said people are going to attend the festival because they are willing to be open-minded and expand their musical horizons. In order for the Festival to bring in new jazz artist, a strong relationship with the community is required - JATL also has a solid relationship with American jazz musicians as well who are frequently brought into the event. Meanwhile, Fisher holds a Bachelors Degree in Education (with distinction) from the University of Calgary and a Masters Degree in Jazz Vocal Performance from the University of Miami, where she also taught voice. In addition to an international performing schedule, she is also a respected jazz educator and has been on the dais of several North American jazz scholarship committees. As to her performance at JATL, audiences can expect a range of musical selections Sylvan Lake is also scheduled to be her last tour date promoting the Quietly There album. Finishing the tour in Sylvan Lake was also a strategic decision; she wanted to celebrate the 15-year milestone of JATL with the locals. Currently, Fisher is working on the details of a holiday performance she will be doing with the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra. Additional information and show dates can be found on Fisher’s web site at www. cherylfisher.com. Full details about Jazz at the Lake can be found at www.jazzatthelake.com, while tickets can be purchased online or at Trilliant Real Estate Group in Sylvan Lake.

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Local musician one of 11 Canadians to win award BY EMILY ROGERS Red Deer Express

Red Deer College graduate Colin Langstraat is among 11 other Canadian musician’s who won the Fred Sherratt Award through MusiCounts last month. MusiCounts is a Canadian education charity associated with the JUNO Awards, which is in coordination with the Fred Sherratt Award. The award recognizes the outstanding achievements, talent, and leadership of Canadian students selected from post secondary music programs. First launching in 2008, recipients of the annual award receive a $2,500 bursary, a trip to Toronto to tour music industry locations, and they get attend a networking mixer with music mentors including Senior Manager of Music Licensing/ TV and Film Sync Jennifer Hyland, Director Global Partnerships Music and Live Entertainment Adam Burchill, and many others. Originally from Innisfail, Langstraat went to Red Deer College for a one-year music prep program and a two-year diploma program. Langstraat has been a working musician in Red Deer and surrounding area for eight years, and currently is based in Red Deer. “I went through a growth of emotions when I found out about the award. I was amazed to learn that such an incredible scholarship existed, and I was ecstatic to learn that I was nominated by the staff at Red Deer College.” he said. “The more I learned about the trip to Toronto, the more excited and the more honoured I was to be a recipient.” Now Langstraat is using the award to continue his education at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, while working towards a bachelor’s

HONOUR - Colin Langstraat stands with his Fred Sherratt Award through MusiCounts. He was photo submitted one of 11 Canadians to receive the award last month. degree in Music Performance and Composition. “Continuing my education is a big step that will help me to build my skills and give me the opportunity to network with other people in my field.” After finishing his bachelor’s degree, Langstraat said he wants to work with the National Music Centre in Calgary. Helping to educate people about Canadian music and help support the local music scene. “It’s inspiring to see so many bright young graduates insight from the industry leaders as they

begin their careers in the world of music,” said award-winning broadcasting pioneer, Sherratt. After the trip to Toronto, Langstraat said he now recognizes the importance of networking. “Toronto gave me the insight on how much drive is needed to work in the music industry.” However, Langstraat has had to face challenges while working on his music career. He said he learned about many career paths, and a wide range of opportunities that all seemed appealing to him. “Choosing only one was challenging.”

In addition Langstraat said he has found difficulties working in the local music scene. “There is a lack of public knowledge, people are completely unaware of their local musicians and artists.” He said Red Deerians are lucky the pocket of artistic people in the City is fairly large, unlike other communities across the province. “It could always use more growth. It can be a struggle for artists of any kind to grow when it is the same people coming to their shows every time.” Langstraat added he believes if art and music education was more available, or better advertised to the public, that emerging artists would have the opportunity to grow without needed to live in a larger city, such as Vancouver. Although Langstraat has not been directly involved with networking, he always tries to promote local events in some way. “The artistic community has always been supportive, and strives to help push all of its members forward in their careers.” Without this strong foundation, artists would have a difficult time trying to make a living out of their hard work.” Langstraat involves himself with local music, and art education by doing workshops at public schools across Alberta, teaching children about how rewarding playing an instrument can be, and teaching the importance of music to students. “I would love nothing more than to work with communities in a similar fashion to educate people about these exact things. “I would just like to say a big thank you to the music staff at RDC, and the wonderful people at MusiCounts, and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), for giving me such an incredible opportunity to learn about the business, and take a big step forward.”

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How to get your workout in when you’re pregnant You’re eating for two, your body’s changing shape, and you’re not sleeping well at night. Pregnancy changes everything. Preparing healthy foods, getting to doctor appointments and decorating the nursery are taking up much of your extra time these days, but don’t forget to take time to exercise. Many women miss out on the health benefits offered by exercise when they’re pregnant because they simply don’t get out and get moving. But before you go at the weights hard and heavy, it’s important that you realize that not just any old type of exercise is safe during pregnancy. Keep reading to learn why and how you should exercise during the nine months leading up to the arrival of your little bundle of joy. Why exercise? Your feet are tired

and your back is aching. The last thing you feel like doing is working out, but it’s one of the best ways to look and feel your best throughout pregnancy, while also helping to take care of your developing baby. It’s been found that women who exercise while pregnant gain less weight over the course of their pregnancy. Averageweight women should expect to gain 25 to 35 lbs. and overweight women should only gain 15 to 25 lbs. when pregnant. The more weight you gain, the more you have to lose after the baby comes. Exercise also reduces your risk of developing gestational diabetes by nearly 30%. Gestational diabetes increases the likelihood of a big baby or preterm delivery and puts you at risk for Type 2 diabetes later in life. Staying active while pregnant may

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even make labor and delivery easier and shorter. A woman who’s in shape has more stamina, flexibility, and strength during the pushing stage and recovery. Studies show you’re also much less likely to require a C-section, episiotomy or forceps delivery when physically fit prior to childbirth. Need more reasons to workout? Exercising while pregnant will help relieve constipation, reduce swelling in your legs and feet, and enables you to bounce back sooner after delivery. Exercise is known to boost your mood, increase energy, improve sleep, strengthen the immune system and relieve depression whether you’re pregnant or not. What exercises? There are safe and not-so-safe exercises while you’re pregnant. Always check with your doctor before beginning a new workout routine. Anyone new to the world of exercise should remember to start off slow and easy and gradually increase the inten-

sity and duration of workouts. For the majority of moms-to-be, there are five ideal exercises. 1. Power walking or trail walking is a great go-to workout for pregnant women. It’s easy and can be done anywhere, anytime. All you need is a supportive pair of shoes. Walking is good for your lungs, heart and muscle tone. Your speed, incline and distance can be adjusted to your fitness level. Take the dog for a daily walk, invite a friend to join you, or walk on the treadmill at home or the gym. 2. Weight training is a second workout for pregnant ladies. Work with your personal trainer to develop a routine that’s safe for you and baby. Whether you use free weights, weight machines or your own body weight, you’ll increase your muscle strength and tone those trouble areas. 3 & 4. Both yoga and Pilates have developed special prenatal workouts meant to increase strength and stamina and promote relaxation. Sign up for a

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A look at the $1,000,000 surgical error Many years ago I wrote, “The problem with laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery is it leaves the impression that tiny incisions mean a simple, uncomplicated way to perform an operation. Unfortunately, this is not always the case as catastrophic complications can happen.” Recently, a Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) survey confirmed the potential dangers of keyhole surgery. So what went wrong to cause a $1,000,000 settlement? The CMPA reviewed 423 surgical cases involving keyhole surgery. It revealed that patients suffered a number of injuries to the bowel, blood vessels, nerves and reproductive organs. There

were 46 deaths. Operations that resulted in the most trouble were hysterectomy, other gynecological procedures, removal of the gallbladder, appendix and kidney. In one study of 613,706 gallbladder operations, 2,380 suffered an injury to the common bile duct that drains bile from the gallbladder, an incidence of 0.39%. So how does this happen? To see inside the abdomen, surgeons first insert a small needle through the abdominal wall which fills the abdomen with gas. This lifts the abdominal muscles from the underlying bowel. Then a large sharp tube called a

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trocar is blindly pushed through the abdomen. The good news is that today a huge number of This step resulted in half of the serious injuries. operations are done without problems resulting in One of these cases that resulted in extensive less pain for the patient and a speedier recovery. injury cost the CMPA one million dollars! Lastly, We will see an increasing number of keyhole the lighted laparoscope is inserted surgeries in the future. through the hollow trocar. But never forget that possible comA previous infection, or an earlier Dr. Gifford plications will continue to be a part operation, may cause a loop of bowel of keyhole surgery. No surgeon can to become adherent to the abdominal ever guarantee a 100% safe outcome wall. If the trocar is inserted at this whether by minor or major surgery. location it can cause severe laceration As Harvard’s Professor of of the bowel. Neurosurgery once remarked, “There Some complications can therefore is no such thing as minor surgery, but be an unavoidable ‘act of God’. there are a lot of minor surgeons!” In other cases, the trocar may be Keep this slogan in mind as well, that, inadvertently inserted too far, injuring “You cannot make a person feel any an organ. better who has no symptoms.” There’s an old saying that, “Practice This means that, if an ultrasound makes perfect.” It applies to a plumber or a surgeon. discovers stones in the gallbladder, and they’re It applies especially to laparoscopic procedures not causing symptoms, think twice before having where the surgical learning curve must be extensive. surgery. The best treatment for these stones is the Looking through a small lighted tube, while at crematorium. So what is the bottom line in deciding if keyhole the same time manipulating other instruments, surgery is the way to go? requires well-trained dexterity. If the sun is shining, the birds are singing and It’s been said that wise generals know when to God is in Heaven and no complications occur, this retreat. So do wise surgeons. When their first look into the abdomen shows is the ideal treatment. The best way to ensure this more trouble than expected, it’s wiser to stop the happens is to have a skilled laparoscopic surgeon procedure and make a traditional incision. Problems perform the procedure. occur when surgeons fail to follow this rule and If you are lucky to know a scrub nurse, ask her continue keyhole surgery when a conventional who she would choose if she needed keyhole surgery. operation would be prudent. Scrub nurses watch different surgeons operating The CMPA survey also revealed that post-opera- day after day and they know who has the skilled tive complications, such as undetected bleeding or hands. If you later find out, he or she, has the a torn bowel sometimes go undiagnosed, causing personality of Dracula, forget it. Remember, it’s the additional problems and at times death. hands, not personality, that are doing the surgery. These problems should decrease as surgeons For comments, email info@docgiff.com. For become more experienced with keyhole surgery more information, check out www.docgiff.com.

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Indy undercard racer Parker Thompson wins second in a row BY TODD COLN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

Local product Parker Thompson, 18, is quickly becoming one of Canada’s best motorsports athletes and is climbing the ranks of formula racing, en route to his ultimate dream of racing Indy cars. He recently won his second race in a row at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Thompson was coming off a win at the Streets of Toronto race prior to the race in Ohio. Both races have been the culmination of a budding new team’s effort. “Last year I was with the championship winning team - Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing in 2016, and then this year was looking pretty dark in the off season after losing the championship to a flat tire with one race to go,” he said. “I didn’t know I was going to be racing this year, so I signed with Exclusive Autosport very late. “They have never raced in this category before and they are an all-Canadian team. It is pretty cool an all-Canadian team picked me up when I honestly thought that I would be done racing and that I didn’t have a shot moving forward.” Starting a new team has been a learning experience for Thompson and his crew. “That is what we have done this year with Exclusive Autosport,” he said. “We have had some good finishes but at the same time, it has been a lot of learning and a lot of making ourselves better for the next event. “Toronto was our turnaround and it feels awesome to start from bottom and build it up from the bottom. Ultimately finding a way to get a couple wins is really rewarding.” Parker now finds himself in optimum position to close out his USF 2000 season with the last event coming at the Watkins Glen International race in New York state. “We are going to do the exact same thing we did in Toronto,” he said. “I think we have our preparation nailed down perfect and our team mojo is on a new level. That is awesome to see. Everyone is revitalized and it is amazing what wins can do for an organization.” Thompson’s passion for motor sports came at a very young age. “I grew a passion for all things loud and fast watching my dad race jet boats,” he said. “My dad raced in Peace River, Whitecourt and all across Alberta and then he raced at the World Championships in the U.S. and Mexico. That is what I did from ages one to five. “I knew right away that I wanted to be involved with something that had a loud engine and went fast.” He first got behind the wheel of a dirt bike when he was seven, however his mom felt that it was too dangerous so his dad helped him transition to go-cart racing. “Dad got me a cart for my birthday and we

PODIUM FINISH - Race car driver Parker Thompson looks to continue to find success on the USF 2000 series after a big win in Toronto. started go-cart racing,” he said. “We started out of Calgary with Overdrive Motorsports. We had humble beginnings. We started out of my dad’s pickup and it was a way for us to spend time together and it also gave me a fix for my need for speed. It quickly grew from a hobby to a career.” Thompson quickly gained some notoriety in go-cart circuits “By age 10, I was drafted by Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice and I was competing in carting across the U.S. and Canada,” he said. “When I was 12, I represented Canada in Dubai and Portugal and it was in Portugal that I was the first North American to ever be ranked third in the world for carting. That catapulted my career into cars. “Along the way, I lived in Italy for a year when I was 14. I worked on contract with a factory team, which is every driver’s dream especially in Italy where racing is true and true.” Thompson credits hard work to his development, but also realizes that many things worked out for him.

“My career has been all about stars aligning,” he said. “If one piece of the puzzle doesn’t happen, the whole thing wouldn’t have happened. I am fortunate and blessed to be in the position I am in. Everything has happened and ended up with some cool opportunities.” At still only 18, the sky is the limit for Thompson — with his ultimate goal to be paid for his craft. “Any amateur up and coming drivers’ first objective is to get the pay cheque,” he said. “I would love to make it to Indy Car or sports cars to be a professional racing driver. I’m not there yet but I am working my way up the ranks and every year I am getting closer.That is the next thrill. “It sounds cheesy but at the end of the day if I can make a career or a living out of driving a race car, that is the ultimate dream.” Support from home has been vital to Thompson’s career. “To put it frankly, I wouldn’t be here in the series I am racing at if it wasn’t for individuals and companies from Central Alberta and Alberta,”

he said. “Most of my career has been funded by Alberta, so I am extremely grateful. “That sheds a light on all Canadians. We are so good at supporting our own and sticking up for our own. It humbles me that Canada and Alberta have gotten behind me and that pushes me to do what I do.” He added local companies like Open Highway All Service Insurance have been huge supporters of his career and his campaign against distracted driving - Drive to Stay Alive. “I have a passion to stop distracted driving,” he said. “I hate to see teens’ lives get taken or altered by such a simple mistake. It makes sense for me to try to better my community. I want to keep our teens and everyone on the road safe. “I put on high school presentations and in 201617, I visited over 100 high schools across Canada to talk about the dangers of distracted driving.” He added about the future of his career that, “It doesn’t matter what type of race car you put me in, if I can get paid to drive it — that will be the day that I say I have made it.”

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Sports Bucs to square off against Lloyd Vandals in AFL playoffs BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

The Central Alberta Buccaneers continued to show growth as they closed out their regular season with a decisive 47-0 victory over the St. Albert Stars. The Bucs’ had their focus on this matchup for weeks, as third place in the Alberta Football League (AFL) was on the line. “We were pleasantly surprised with the outcome,” Offensive Tackle Vince Roth said. “Our guys performed awesome over the weekend and it is a good way to end the season and start the playoffs. No ifs, ands or doubts about it — no one expected that score. We will take it.” Head Coach Fred Knip said that this was one of the best Bucs outings to date. “This was probably the best game we played this year in terms of discipline and focus,” he said. “We played on all cylinders and played as a complete unit. There was great cohesion today. There was an electricity on the bench and in the dressing room. We were well prepared.”

The Bucs’ offence has been key to their recent in the playoffs,” he said. success, with the new found cohesion leading to The first task to making it to Fort Mac will be an intimidating mix between offence and defence. handling the Lloydminster Vandals, a rematch “It is a huge pat on the back for the ‘O’,” Roth from last year’s playoffs. said. “We are spread“If we stick to the baing the scoring around sics and work with what ▾ with Tanner (Olstead) we have; I think we will “OUR GUYS PERFORMED AWESOME be able to handle Lloyd,” at wide-receiver, who OVER THE WEEKEND AND IT IS A Roth said. “You can’t hauled in four. That sleep on any team. Based takes pressure off of GOOD WAY TO END THE SEASON AND Jesse (McPhail) and X START THE PLAYOFFS. NO IFS, ANDS OR on the last game, I know didn’t travel well. I (Axzivier Lawrence) DOUBTS ABOUT IT — NO ONE EXPECTED they think we can expect at slot. Not only have THAT SCORE. WE WILL TAKE IT.” we jelled and come tomore from them because gether, we also just have it being playoffs. In this Vince Roth more weapons now. That league, teams travel bet▴ makes us more dangerter in playoffs. There is ous and tougher to demore riding on the game fend against.” and theirs and our season is at stake. They will Roth said the offence is finding its way will be key bring more than they brought last time. in the playoffs, with a familiar foe on the horizon. “We have all the defensive tools we need to han“Ultimately, the goal is to go to the finals. We dle their offense and offensively we are hitting want another shot at Fort McMurray (Monarchs) our stride.”

While the Bucs aren’t looking past the Vandals, they will need to fire on all cylinders to take down the Monarchs on their home turf. “Everything always needs fine tuning and polish,” Roth said. “I would like to see our ground game and our short yardage situations get better. That has been one area we need to work on. We’ll be second with three yards to go and we’ll end up punting. We have the tools, we just have to use them properly to convert those second down conversions.” Bucs versus Vandals will commence on Aug. 12th at 6 p.m. at the MEGlobal Athletic Park. Tickets are $5 at the door. “I think we have the best atmospheres in the league as far as home games go,” Roth said. “Our announcer is amazing. He has been great for us and keeps our crowd engaged. When the crowd is engaged, it is more fun as a player to play for them. “If you add the playoff atmosphere to that, I think it will be an awesome night. We want to see MEGlobal full on the 12th, so we will work on a few things to make sure it is more then just a regular football game.”

Donor gives $400,000 to fix an Innisfail Golf Course hole BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

Golfers are the type of bunch that will do generally whatever they can within — and sometimes outside — the rule book to lower their scores. A golfer, who frequents the Innisfail Golf Club finally had enough of Hole 6 on the Hazelwood Nine and decided he was going to lower his score through engineering and architecture. “One of members had been

frustrated with the way he had been playing the golf hole and he thought about donating some money at some point,” Club Manager Darrin Black said. “He mentioned to one of his playing partners one day that, ‘I hate this hole and can’t wait until they do something with it.’ His playing partner asked, ‘Why don’t you do something about it?’ So he did.” The anonymous member, who did not want to come forward to the media, donated $400,000 of his own money to redesign the

hole and fix the many problems it had. “Drainage was the major issue,” Black said. “In the spring, it was still wet and never opened until two to three weeks after the rest of our golf course. It is in a low area. Playability was also a factor. It was narrow and the green was surrounded by complicated bunkers. Maintenance of the hole was not easy.” The redesign came after a planning process, which took the better part of two years. “The process started a couple

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GOLFER DONATION - An anonymous donor gave the Innisfail Golf Club $400,000 to fix Hole 6 on Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express the Hazelwood 9. years ago when he approached our superintendent about seeing the chances of changing the hole,” Black said. “They talked about it briefly and over the year, they went through the pricing and figured out ball park what it was going to cost. They then approached the board of directors about doing it and the rest is history.” Black noted the course did

intend to fix the hole, however it would be financially much more difficult without the large donation. “The money to do a hole like that is a long process of saving up. It is not a quick thing,” he said. “It was substantial for us as a staff, for our members, for our green fee players and even for the town. It has been remarkable.” The hole finally opened on July

14th, much to the appreciation of the donor. “The donor thinks that we have exceeded expectations, as well as the majority of our members,” Black said. “Any feedback I have got has been thoroughly positive. They love the different design — it is not revolutionary different but it is different enough that you can see the change and everyone is extremely pleased.”

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What a difference a new exterior colour can make I was driving in Lacombe the other day when I decided to go and take a peek at a house I used to own. I was delighted to see that it had a new fence and was shocked to see that the siding colour had changed from white to a stunning charcoal grey! The house looked completely different with the updated colour and as I drove around the neighbourhood I realized that several homes had received new siding; probably due to the hail storm in that city a few summers back. It completely reinforced my opinion that the exterior of a home has bearing on whether or not people will be interested in your property – it’s all about curb appeal, people! The experts will tell you that yellow and blue are the hardest homes to sell and have the least amount of curb appeal but it is also about co-ordinating with your existing roof and trim and whether you want the house to impose on the lot or to recede from the front of the property. If you are stuck using your current roof and trim colour than you must be savvy about choosing the new ex-

terior colours. Grey is the go-to colour for exteriors but if you have a brown roof or tan coloured trim work then a blue-based or charcoal grey will not enhance your home. Lean towards the brown based greys or neutral tones. Also, be aware of what the neighbourhood looks like before choosing a brash colour. You may annoy a few people in the process of painting your home fire engine red and while your home will stand out from everyone else, this may intimidate or put off a potential buyer who may not want quite that much attention! A good idea may be to put a strong colour on the front door or shutter accents to bring some punch to the exterior instead of blanketing the entire home with a jaw-dropping shade – remember they are called accent colours because they accentuate the other good things about your home. White exteriors are safe and the most maintenance to keep looking fresh, so you might consider a subtler shade especially if your home is large and has a flat face (like a bi-level). These types of homes in the bright sun can

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just look like large blank screens if there are no architectural interest on the face like angles, varied roof lines, dormers or bay windows. If you have deep recesses in your home (front door) avoid dark colours as these recessed areas will disappear from view and will take away from your curb appeal.

Sometimes painting your front door a hot colour is not enough punch and you need to consider putting the same treatment on the garage door for additional fun, especially if the front door and garage door are next to or in line with each other. A recessed front door can often stand alone but will look odd if sitting next

to a white garage door. It can be fun to change the entire look of your home with a new exterior colour, it will feel like you are living in a new home without ever having to pack a box! Kim Wyse is a local freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Realtor/ Ask a Designer’.

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The important language of mortgages Applying for a mortgage can be very stressful to say the least. It seems as though your hopes and dreams are held hostage to rules set by people you don’t know and your paperwork adjudicated by seemingly unreasonable nameless faces. To make matters worse you are hit with a whole bunch of new words which hold all kinds of significance. So let’s get rid of that piece of worry and look at the common words and phrases you will be hit with. Mortgage qualifying rate – Last year a change was made to how mortgages are qualified. The bank have to use a rate of 4.84% for qualification purposes. Interest rates are very low and we know they will climb. The intent is to ensure Canadians are able to handle that increase. High ratio – Mortgages which are

loaned at higher that 80% of the property’s value. Conventional – Mortgages at less than 80% of the property’s value. Affordability ratios – When all your existing debts, the proposed mortgage, property taxes and heating costs are calculated against your income, percentages are generated. They cannot be above certain levels. Mortgage default insurance – If you are purchasing as home with less than 20% down you will have to pay this to CMHC, Genworth or CG. It is a guarantee to the mortgage lender that if you default that these companies will make the mortgage lender whole by paying out the costs not covered through the sale of the home. Term – You can choose anything from a six month to a 10 year mortgage. Rates

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will differ greatly. At the end of said term you will renegotiate with your current lender or move to a new bank. Amortization – This is the term used for how long you take the mortgage all together. In most cases the maximum is 25 years but some conventional mortgages can go up to 30. Title insurance – Another type of insurance required by most banks. If there is a defect such as a garage being situated incorrectly, the title insurance company will attempt to get the city to allow it or in the worst case, cover the costs associated to make the necessary changes. Fixed rate – A mortgage rate which is set for the entire term of the mortgage. Variable rate – This rate is set as prime plus/minus for the term of the mortgage. It can fluctuate as the Bank of Canada makes changes to the prime lending rate. Closed – Most mortgages are closed which means if you break the contract

you will pay a penalty. This applies to fixed and variable Open – This mortgage is completely open for prepayment without penalty. Property tax adjustment – If the person you are buying from has prepaid the property taxes you will be required to pay them back for this amount. This is collected from you at the lawyer’s office. Interest adjustment date – If you are taking possession of your home any day other than the first of the month you will have to pay the interest portion to the lender which is calculated per day starting on the day of possession through to your first payment. This can be an extra payment taken from your account or collected at the lawyer’s office Condition of financing date – The day you have to provide the all clear to the seller. This should never be done before you have assurance from the bank that they are satisfied. It is imperative that you make no material changes to

your financial picture from this date through funding. You approval can be cancelled if you do leaving you in breach of contract. Closing date – The date the mortgage is set to fund. Prepayment penalty - If you break a closed mortgage there will be a penalty. Contact your mortgage provider to get the exact amount. Prepayment privilege – You can prepay your mortgage, usually up 10-20% of the principle amount each year. Porting – You can take your mortgage with you to a new property to avoid penalties and preserve your rate. You will have to fully qualify again. So there you have it, a plethora of mortgage terms so that you can decipher the strange new world you will find yourself in during the process. Until next time! Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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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

1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766)

Farmers' Market

1650

SASKATOON BERRIES, 5 mins east of Red Deer on Hwy 11. Open Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8, Sat. 9 - 8, Sun. 9 - 6. U-pick or we pick for you. LAST WEEK Enquiries: 403-318-2074

PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. WCB covered, fully Licensed & Insured. 403-896-4869

Firewood

QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s RooÀng. Re-rooÀng specialist. Fully insured. Insurance claims welcome. 10 yr. warranty on all work. 403-350-7602

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch. Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

1660

www.1800bigiron.com

Friendly Earth Building Products is seeking Sales Representatives for various regions. Do you have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, lots of energy, and good principles? Some deck and fence building knowledge an asset, vehicle a must. Performance based compensation. One day training in Calgary

Please call 403-243-1151

e-mail: info@friendlyearth.com

To place a classified ad call 403.309.3300, toll free 1-877-223-3311 or email classifieds@reddeerexpress.com

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View the Clues Contest

Read to Win!

Below are five phone numbers that appear inside our clients’ ads in this week’s Express (includes Special Features & Supplements) Simply match the phone number to the business, fill out the contest form and drop it off at the Express office prior to draw deadline listed.

403-986-6820

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403-340-3388

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403-342-0090

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403-350-2150

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403-346-5636

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

WIN A $25.00 GIFT CARD TO STELLA BEAN SWEETS

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Name:

DRAW DATE: AUG 31ST @ NOON

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Phone: _______________________________________

403-346-3356

Church Services ACROSS 1. Sunbeam 4. Scram! 8. Lunar body 12. Wool grower 13. ____ mower 14. “The ____ of Night” 15. Reed instrument 17. Folk legends 18. Do sums 19. Beloved 21. Leg front 24. Love god 26. Charged bit 27. Pickle bottle 28. Binding 32. Decay 33. Flight path

35. Pigeon’s comment 36. Reel 38. “____ Day Now” 39. Go astray 40. Hothouse item 42. Military branch 43. Bowling lanes 46. Hearing organ 48. Downfall 49. Make holy 54. Mountain hollow 55. Different 56. From head to ____ 57. Tinted 58. Casual pullovers 59. Replace a button

DOWN 1. VCR button 2. Carpenter’s tool 3. Term of agreement 4. Glided 5. Manual railroad vehicle 6. Be in debt 7. Drawn from a keg: 2 wds. 8. Tune 9. Fragrance 10. Fictional monster 11. Obligation 16. Scurried 20. Song 21. Galahad and Gawain 22. Basketball basket 23. Fascinated by

25. Like a city 51. “____ a 27. Merry Small World” 29. Bakery employee 52. Rival 30. Standard 53. Certain evergreen 31. Gruesome 34. Strong ANSWER 37. Unlocked 41. Piece of property 42. Music or literature 43. Foot part 44. Hawaiian feast 45. Learn’s partner 47. Serves perfectly 50. Pub specialty

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

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Red Deer Express

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Prices Effective August 2–31, 2017 SEE IN-STORE FOR EVEN MORE GREAT DEALS!

now that’s a

summer deal! $

1.53 per can

IT’S LIKE

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SAVE $8.00

*Only while supplies last. No rain cheques. See in-store for details.

THAT S HOW WE ROLL Prices accurate at press time. Prices only valid in Alberta store locations. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All products are available in limited quantity, while supplies last and may vary by store. All prices exclude GST and deposit fees. Prices, ratings, and products are subject to change without notice. No further discount can be applied to item sale prices or item prices ending in “5” or “7”. Liquor Stores Limited Partnership does not accept liability for pictorial or typographical errors. ®Liquor Depot and Liquor Barn are registered trademarks of Liquor Stores Limited Partnership. All rights reserved. Prices effective August 2-31, 2017 unless otherwise indicated. Requested in-home date is August 2, 2017. Please drink responsibly.